Chatti Patti

"Throwing Knives" with Ginger Johnson

Look who's calling! It's Ginger Johnson... That’s right! This week, Patti’s chatting to award (and Drag Race) winning artist, writer, performer, and fellow redhead Ginger Johnson. Ginger discusses how she came to leave the North East through an unusual act of theft, what it's like coming back to a changed drag scene and working with Royal Northern Sinfonia. You’ll hear about the time she made a show’s worth of costumes in ten days, what it's like to be blown (out of a cannon) and the time she fell from the rafters into the waiting arms of the Oxford University rowing team. Topics also include Lucille Ball, Lypsinka, David Hoyle and cats! The pair also ask today's biggest questions: Can Nicole Kidman act? Can you get a good parmo in Newcastle? And most importantly... What is it about redheads??  Special thanks to Michael Marouli for calling in! CW: strong language Find out what Ginger is up to on her website: https://www.gingerjohnson.co.uk/about Or over on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/houseofjohnson You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CuriousArtsYoutube And the Curious Arts Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/curiousarts Patti Boo Rae:https://www.instagram.com/pattiboorae https://www.pattibooproductions.com  Ginger Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/houseofjohnson  TJmov:https://www.instagram.com/tj.mov https://tjmov.co.uk  Curious Arts:https://www.instagram.com/curious_arts https://curiousarts.org.uk  Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts. Featuring Patti Boo Rae. Recorded and Edited by TJmov. Supported by Arts Council England.

"True Blue" with Azula Bandit

Look who's calling! It's Azula Bandit... This week Patti sits down with the multitalented dancer, musician, DJ and fellow libra to answer the eternal question: can anyone twerk? Should they? Azula gives Patti tips from behind the DJ booth and shares their dream of adding 'mermaid' to their already impressive portfolio. Tangents include astrology, Disney villains, cutting people out (we support it), and apple juice. Patti is joined in the studio by Azula's very adorable dog Millie.  CW: strong language You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CuriousArtsYoutube And the Curious Arts Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/curiousarts Patti Boo Rae:https://www.instagram.com/pattiboorae https://www.pattibooproductions.com  Azula Bandit: https://www.instagram.com/azulabandit  TJmov:https://www.instagram.com/tj.mov https://tjmov.co.uk  Curious Arts:https://www.instagram.com/curious_arts https://curiousarts.org.uk  Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts. Featuring Patti Boo Rae. Recorded and Edited by TJmov. Supported by Arts Council England.

"Gaggy Boots" with Sally™

Look who's calling...  It's Sally™!  This week, Patti is on the horn with South Shields’ own Sally™. Freshly anticipating her turn on RuPaul's Drag Race UK; topics include cowboy boots, Cartoon Network, Claire’s Accessories, and beauty secrets - including the troubles of real and synthetic hair. Sally talks expectations going into Drag Race, and gives her future self some advice. Patti attempts an awful (English?) accent, and she’s sorry about that. Special thanks to Sweet Boy for calling in.  You can catch Sally's turn on RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 7 on TV every Thursday at 9pm on BBC Three or Fridays at 11:30pm on BBC One... Or watch online via BBC iPlayer in the UK or WOW Presents Plus elsewhere. CW: strong language You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CuriousArtsYoutube And the Curious Arts Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/curiousarts Patti Boo Rae:https://www.instagram.com/pattibooraehttps://www.pattibooproductions.com Sally™:https://www.instagram.com/sally.trademark Russponse:https://www.instagram.com/russponse TJmov:https://www.instagram.com/tj.mov https://tjmov.co.uk Curious Arts:https://www.instagram.com/curious_arts https://curiousarts.org.uk  Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts. Featuring Patti Boo Rae. Recorded and Edited by TJmov. Supported by Arts Council England.

“Queer as Folk” with Joanie Crump

Look who's calling! It's Joanie Crump... This week, Patti’s sipping spicy margaritas with the impeccably dressed Joanie Crump, multimedia visual artist and founder of Hartlepool Folk Festival. Topics include the radical roots of folk and country music, the truth about banjos, Beyoncé, the Jersey Devil, and foods that look like butts. Along the way, Joanie tells Patti about working with iconic North East drag artists, crafting through cancer treatment, and trying her very first avocado. Special thanks to Choriza May for calling in. Hartlepool Folk Festival is coming up on 3-5 October! Grab those last minute tickets at: www.hartlepoolfolkfest.co.uk CW: strong language You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CuriousArtsYoutube And the Curious Arts Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/curiousarts Patti Boo Rae: www.instagram.com/pattiboorae Hartlepool Folk Festival: https://www.instagram.com/hartlepool_folkfest Haus of Voodoo: https://www.instagram.com/haus_of_voodoo TJmov: www.instagram.com/tj.mov Curious Arts: www.instagram.com/curious_arts Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts. Featuring Patti Boo Rae. Recorded and Edited by TJmov. Supported by Arts Council England.

"Undercover As Patti LuPone" with Chai Tea

Look who's calling! It's Chai Tea... This week, Patti spills the chai with Newcastle’s own South-Asian Sensation. Hailing from Manchester, Chai discusses growing up with a traditional Muslim background and discovering drag. Since competing in the long running competition series ‘Drag Idol Newcastle’ in 2025, Chai has gone from strength to strength. Topics include backstage shenanigans, the realness of Diet Pepsi and those cheap toy phones you used to get… AYAYA (you know the one I mean). (This episode may or may not have been recorded *behind* a live studio audience) Very special thanks to Bonnie Lad (aka Bonnie Love) for calling in. CW: strong language  You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CuriousArtsYoutube And the Curious Arts Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/curiousarts Patti Boo Rae: www.instagram.com/pattiboorae Chai Tea: https://www.instagram.com/itschaitea TJmov: www.instagram.com/tj.mov Curious Arts: www.instagram.com/curious_arts Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts. Featuring Patti Boo Rae. Recorded and Edited by TJmov. Supported by Arts Council England.