Sobriety, Drag Race & Starting Over with Eureka O'Hara

Sobriety, Drag Race & Starting Over with Eureka O'Hara

In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie are running on very little sleep, questionable vocal health, and pure Pride-season adrenaline. The two catch up on their packed schedules, Pride exhaustion, late nights, unexpected movie disappointments, and what it really takes to survive June as working queer people. Then, they sit down with Eureka for a conversation about sobriety, addiction, drag, gender identity, and finding yourself again. Eureka opens up about getting sober, navigating recovery in a culture built around partying, and how drugs began impacting every aspect of her life. She also reflects on her relationship with drag, transitioning and detransitioning, the impact of We’re Here, and why Drag Race ultimately changed her life for the better.   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere [http://youtube.com/@highkeyhere]Follow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of iHeart Podcasts as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com [podcast@yeamediagroup.com]! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A Highkey Messy Crossover: Gay vs. Queer, Pride & Shame with Brandon Kyle Goodman

In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie are joined by Brandon Kyle Goodman for a special crossover episode with Tell Me Something Messy. Together, they get into guilt, pride, and the ever-evolving conversation around identity, unpacking the differences between being "gay" and "queer" and why those labels can mean something different for everyone. Brandon opens up about letting go of shame, embracing who they are, and the freedom that comes with showing up as your full self. Head over to Tell Me Something Messy [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-owners-are-narcissists-bathhouse-confessions-calling/id1766708240?i=1000772224499] to listen to part one of the conversation!   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere [http://youtube.com/@highkeyhere]Follow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of iHeart Podcasts as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com [podcast@yeamediagroup.com]! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Pattie Gonia vs. Patagonia Lawsuit & the Death of Celebrity Culture

In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie break down both sides of the Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia lawsuit and why the internet is so divided over the case. They unpack the trademark dispute, the arguments from each side, and what the controversy reveals about branding, identity, and influence in the creator era. Plus, is celebrity culture dead? Ry and Yvie get into whether fame means anything anymore, if Hollywood has become oversaturated, and why social media creators may be commanding more attention than traditional movie stars. Is everyone famous now, or is celebrity itself becoming obsolete   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere [http://youtube.com/@highkeyhere]Follow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of iHeart Podcasts as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com [podcast@yeamediagroup.com]! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sniffies App, Hookups Abroad & the FCC

This week on Highkey, Ry and Yvie get into Sniffies, queer hookup culture abroad, and the FCC’s long history of regulating queer visibility in media. They unpack how LGBTQ+ expression has been censored, watered down, or pushed into “adult-only” spaces, and why queer platforms still face heavier scrutiny online. Plus, Ry and Yvie talk about Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor and whether they should burn the town down.   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere [http://youtube.com/@highkeyhere]Follow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of iHeart Podcasts as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com [podcast@yeamediagroup.com]! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

HighKey Highlights: Willam, Naomi Smalls & Jay Kay

We’ll be back next week with an all-new HIGHKEY! ✨ Until then, enjoy some of our  interviews from 2026 featuring Willam, Naomi Smalls & Jay Kay. If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere [http://youtube.com/@highkeyhere]Follow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of iHeart Podcasts as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com [podcast@yeamediagroup.com]! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.