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Ep. 75: Alexis Michelle

Freddie's last ep! His and Jim's final opening convo covers Valentines Day, the Usher halftime show, Super Bowl commercials and Beyonce's country moment. Then it's time to chat with New York's iconic musical theater queen and Drag Race & Dragnificent alum Alexis Michelle, fresh off a gig with the American Pops Orchestra! Ms. Michelle discusses the latest Broadway news & gossip, her New York drag origins (So You Think You Can Drag! Boots & Saddle!),  the changing realms of drag and nightlife, the possible redux of her hit track "C.L.A.T." and her upcoming cabaret at Joe's Pub! In the news: a recent TikTok squabble re: a night at the Cubbyhole raises questions on who is welcome in a queer space; Kandy Muse shows her bruises from a recent assault; the lawsuit against Shangela is dropped; Jasmine Rice joins an off-Broadway musical while dealing with an upsetting medical condition; Jinkx Monsoon returns to Chicago; RIP Continental Baths founder Steve Ostrow. Thotlight is taking a little break after this... follow Thotyssey [https://thotyssey.com/] on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/th0tyssey/] & Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/187242567726586] for updated info on it's return! Also, email [thotyssey@gmail.com] us!

Ep. 74: Tammy Spanx

Our hosts reunite to discuss the major topics of this past week's news cycle: Drake's flaccid serpent and Taylor's assault of Celine. Then it's time to play with one NYC's most treasured comedy queens, Tammy Spanx! She discusses her rise in the local drag scene, her long residencies in Fire Island and Hawaii, the tons of gigs she's gotten since her return to the City and what her future holds, and of course her own take on the Celine / Taylor incident! Listen to the end for a Very Special Announcement re: the fate of the Thotlight podcast! In the news: Seattle gay bar raids raise concerns; outdoor dining sheds in NYC get chopped; Dromedary in Brooklyn reopens as a staff owned, 18+ queer space; details of a tragic death on a recent Atlantis cruise; a pool poop in Puerto Vallarta wins Twitter; RIP trans activist, actress, author and legendary nightlife alum Cecilia Gentili. Like, subscribe, email [thotyssey@gmail.com]

Ep. 73: Dev Doee

Former guest and current Best Scene Queen Zeraiya returns to Thotlight, this time as a guest co-host, to tell us about her GLAM win (she's still carrying the trophy!) and all the "afties" she had to attend to win it, then keeps us abreast of all she's been up to since her last visit! Then it's time to welcome first time guest, Best Dance Performer Dev Doee, who has much to share about her drag journey that began in quarantine, the state of nightlife, mastering her physicality, Drag Race goals (and concerns), an exciting new stage show she's premiering, and... golf camp! In the news: there's a bill that might eliminate the long-standing tip credit system from hospitality; the Blue Store in Chelsea is moving; current RuGirl Amanda Tori Meating comes out as trans; RIP Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Like, subscribe, email [thotyssey@gmail.com]!

Ep. 72: Angel

Jim, Freddie and Red Eye boss Daniel Nardicio spill all the tea regarding every GLAM winner, including all the fights and fashions! Then they're joined by the absolutely delightful Angel, who just won his second GLAM in a row for Best Gogo Boy and shares his history with classical dance and raunchy bar moves, some tales from the gogo box and his head-turning, fully ass out GLAM look that he made himself! Like, subscribe, email [thotyssey@gmail.com].

See U @ The Glams!

Whoops, sh*t happens and Jim & Freddie had to Zoom a min-ep instead of a full studio one! That's fine though, cuz they need time to get their GLAM lewks together... And there's still news: a newer BK lesbian bar closes; MAL Weekend in DC promoted DoxyPEP; Drag Race wins another Emmy, and Princess Poppy is suddenly the cast member that the whole world is meme-ing about; Marcia Marcia Marcia is Broadway bound; the Jan Sport / JanSport collab we've all been waiting for; the New Fire Island initiative is happening sometime somewhere in Europe; congrats to new drag competition winners in NYC! Like, Subscribe, Email [thotyssey@gmail.com]!