The Christian and The Drag Queen

"Eleven, Honey! A Celebration of Us, You & Everything In Between"

Episode 11 | The Christian & The Drag Queen We are officially in the double digits — and we are CELEBRATING. In this milestone episode, Travis and Danielle take a breath, look back at the wild, beautiful, sometimes chaotic journey of building this podcast from a tiny village in Upstate New York, and get a little emotional about what it's all become. We're playing our first-ever Podcast Superlatives (think yearbook awards meets the Grammys meets pure chaos), counting down ten things we've each learned since we started, and reading some listener messages that honestly had us both undone in the best possible way. We also pull back the curtain on what's coming next — guest episodes, new segments, Caz Pride Fest 2026, and the big dreams we're not afraid to say out loud anymore. If you're new here — welcome to the family. If you've been here since the beginning — we owe you brunch. This is the episode we made for you. Share it with someone who needs to know they're not alone. Stay curious. Stay kind. Stay fabulous. 🎙️ Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & iHeartRadio📲 Follow us @TheChristianandtheDragQueen

"Almost Didn't Hit Record"

The Christian & The Drag Queen S.01 Ep.10 "Almost Didn't Hit Record" Danielle’s [www.instagram.com/synbormama] not here this week, which means nobody prayed over this episode. Travis [www.instagram.com/anitabuffem] goes solo with animal facts that will fix your brain chemistry, entertainment tea (Heated Rivalry! RHOBH! The Valley!), a raw conversation about mental health and suicidal ideation, the story of the show he almost canceled that became his best performance in years, and listener questions that made him cry in his kitchen. Plus: Law of Attraction, the Caz Pride [www.instagram.com/CazenoviaPride]evolution, music recs, and a reminder that showing up messy is still showing up. If nobody’s told you today, you matter. Mental Health Resources 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 (free, confidential, 24/7) Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678

Truth in Love

Tired, overstimulated, and secretly annoyed by harmless things? Same. Let’s laugh about it, without losing our humanity. A drag queen + a Christian walk into a podcast… Ever been irrationally annoyed by something completely harmless and then felt guilty about it? In this episode, we’re giving you permission to be petty… lovingly. Because those eye-rolls and tiny irritations? They’re not character flaws, they’re nervous system signals. Join Travis (the drag queen) [www.instagram.com/anitabuffem] and Danielle (the Christian) [www.instagram.com/synbormama] as they share their wonderfully wonky pet peeves, get a surprise visit from Beauty Starlet Anita Buffe,, and explore why humor, without harm might be the most compassionate thing we can offer each other right now. This isn’t about being better people. It’s about being more honest people. And when we can laugh together about the small stuff, we get braver with the big stuff. Featuring: kale chip confessions, dishwasher philosophy wars, and the phrase “love on someone” (we have thoughts).

Pt. 2 Sequins, Mascara, & Middle-Aged Confidence

What happens when a Christian mom and a drag queen sit down to talk about fear, misinformation, and why a man in sequins became a threat to democracy in a small town? They can't stop. Literally. Part 1 wasn't enough. Welcome back. What happens when a Christian mom and a drag queen [www.instagram.com/thechristianandthedragueen] sit down to talk about fear, misinformation, and why a man in sequins became a threat to democracy in a small town? They can't stop. Literally. Part 1 wasn't enough. Welcome back. In Part 2 of "Sequins, Mascara, & Middle-Aged Confidence," Travis [www.instagram.com/anitabuffem] and Danielle [www.instagram.com/synbormama] pick up right where they left off — with a wildly dramatic "Previously On" recap that sounds like Dynasty meets a Lifetime movie trailer, and a fake pharmaceutical ad for a product called "Never Meet, Only Fear" that might be the most accurate satire you hear all year. Then it gets real. Travis and Danielle dig into the conversations most people avoid: What is drag, really and where does it come from? What's the actual difference between Drag Story Hour and meeting Cinderella at Disney World? Why does "grooming" get thrown around by people who've never spoken to a drag queen? And what does it look like to parent with curiosity instead of fear? Danielle shares how her faith didn't shrink when she befriended a drag queen — it stretched. Travis opens up about what Anita Buffem really represents: not a costume, but the loudest truth that survived. And together, they explore what happens when a small town decides that glitter is dangerous and fear is a substitute for knowing your neighbor. This episode is funny, sharp, and deeply human. It's for anyone who's ever been afraid of something they didn't understand — and for anyone brave enough to stay at the table anyway. Featured in this episode: - The return of Anita Buffem (and her opinions about teacups) - "Never Try, Only Buy" and "Never Meet, Only Fear" — two fake ads that hit disturbingly close to home - A faith perspective on God's creativity and why human diversity isn't an accident - Real talk on Drag Story Hour, parenting choices, and dismantling misinformation - The history of drag from Shakespeare to ballroom culture to your local library New here? Start with Part 1 — but honestly, Anita would want you to just dive in. Follow, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs it — whether they're curious or afraid. Because fear grows where curiosity stops. Stay wonderfully wonky — and love louder than lies.

EPISODE 7, PART 1: "Sequins, Mascara, and Middle-Aged Confidence: Drag, Fashion, and Learning to See Each Other"

What do a JCPenney catalog, an antique teacup, and a drag queen named Anita Buffem [www.instagram.com/AnitaBuffem] have in common? More than you'd think. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Danielle [www.Instagram.com/synbormama] and Travis get personal - really personal - about bodies, aging, fashion, and what it actually means to show up as yourself in a world that has opinions about everything. Danielle shares her journey from "low-maintenance on purpose" new mom to a woman learning to take up space in boardrooms (and finally admitting that maybe lowlights are a form of grace). Travis pulls back the curtain on drag, not as costume or controversy, but as craft, history, and survival. Along the way, they tackle: * Why shapewear is basically infrastructure * The surprisingly emotional story of a teacup and a paper cup * What drag and fashion have in common (hint: it's not sequins) * And the moment Travis knew Anita wasn't a mask - she was his loudest truth This episode is for anyone who's ever felt too much, too different, or too tired to keep explaining themselves. It's for the people navigating midlife bodies, changing confidence, and the slow work of feeling at home in their own skin. No debates. No gotchas. Just two unlikely friends having the kind of conversation most people avoid. And yes - Anita Buffem makes an appearance at the end to roast everyone. Because of course she does. Part 2 drops next week - where they dig into misinformation, fear, faith, and what happens when your small town decides a man in sequins is a threat to democracy. Stay wonderfully wonky, and love louder than lies. Follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation.