Grizzly Kiki | Pop Culture & Interviews With Queer Artists
Summary: Grizzly Kiki began in April 2014 as a pop culture and drag-centric podcast hosted by Robert Lechuga & Daniel Silva. We launched with recaps of RuPaul’s Drag Race and other reality programming. Shortly after releasing the first few episodes, we narrowed our focus to create a podcast that was unique in concept and would serve a community near and dear to us: DRAG QUEENS!!!!!!!!!!!!! The podcast is equal parts oral history and good old-fashioned kiki. We found that there were few platforms where Drag and Nightlife Artists could talk about their art and themselves in an open and honest way. Most of what is known about these artists comes from videos posted on the Internet or what they experience in bars and clubs. It was clear that there were stories to be told and shared with the world. Our mission is to create a comfortable and safe environment, where these artists can share their histories and experiences. Ours is a podcast that is meant to serve the drag and nightlife community by capturing the artists’ voices and making them available to the public. Grizzly Kiki is a program for drag enthusiasts, Drag Artists, and everyone in between. Listen and Join the Party!!
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- Artist: Robert & Daniel
- Copyright: 2014
Podcasts:
Bushwig 2018 Was Bigger & Better Than Ever! We've recovered from our Bushwig hangover, and we're back to dish about the drag event of the year. We talk about our favorite performances, the importance of Bushwig, and announce new video content! We also talk about Cardi B. & Nicki Minaj's altercation at the Harper's Bazaar ICON party, the Ketogenic Diet, & Child's Play!
"Realize that bodies are only a fraction of who we are" ~ Gabe Moses Jupiter Velvet stole a spaceship & crash-landed on Earth, seeking to be an "average" American girl. However, she is anything but average. Jupiter is a complex and multi-layered character and performer, drawing her inspiration from Patrick Nagel, the Memphis Design Group and, of course, Lizzie McGuire! Jupiter is also a fierce advocate for body positivity and trans-acceptance. A member of the Queer Scene in Miami's Wynwood District, Jupiter uses her visibility to break down pre-conceived notions of what drag should look like & confronts those who believe that "passable" is the ultimate compliment for a trans woman. Jupiter chatted with us as she was putting the finishing touches on her look for Bushwig 2018. We discussed gender identity; her experiences growing up queer and Latinx; and the Indiegogo campaign for the documentary, "Emergence," which explores gender and drag through the profiles of six of Miami's queer performers.
"We're The Backyard Queens Honey!" On this episode, we interview Glam Punk Tejana Drag Queen & Bushwig Co-Founder, Horrorchata. Chata's story is a winding road that began in San Antonio. As a child, her father would dress her up as a clown to assist him at his gigs, blowing up balloons & standing in for him when he wasn't available. Her mother, a wedding planner, contributed to her highly organized nature. Eventually, she moved to Austin, where she began to experiment with drag. After moving back home for a bit, she eventually boarded a one-way flight to New York City & the rest is history! Over the years, Chata has established herself as an international Drag Queen & DJ. In 2012, along with Baabes Trust, she co-founded Bushwig. Now in its seventh year, Bushwig has evolved beyond Chata & Baabes' wildest dreams. The drag festival has traveled around the United States, had it's first stint in Berlin this summer, and might just make it to Mexico City in 2019. What began as an idea while wig shopping, has transformed into a cultural phenomenon, solidifying Chata's legacy as a leader & legend in our community!
#IMINLOVEWITHMISSTOTO On this episode, we interview Miami's Party Queen, Miss Toto. A towering drag goddess, she is a staple of the Wynwood District's alternative drag scene. She moved to Miami to pursue a graduate degree in Marine-Science Research. Little did she know that she would also be studying the art of drag. As with many, the bug bit hard, and under the tutelage of her drag mothers Juleisy Y Karla, Miss Toto was born. Since then, Miss Toto has been painting her face, donning heels, and serving Miami everything a 6' 5" muscle queen has to offer! Miss Toto chats with us about doing drag at night, tagging sharks by day, body building, and her upcoming appearance at Bushwig 2018. She also shared how she keeps herself in tip-top shape while pursuing all her passions. Miss Toto may be a Party Monster, but self-care is the top priority for this Queen!
Who Will Be Crowned "Queen Of Camp!"? On this episode, we interview Alexis P. Bevels. Hailing from Chicago, Ms. Bevels is a live-singing Camp Queen who is now actually at Camp! She is one of eight Midwestern queens competing in the new reality series, "Camp Wannakiki." The show was created by the co-owners of Hamburger Mary's International, Apple Brown Betty & Cherry Pi (a.k.a. the Sugarbaker Twins.) Each week, the Sugarbakers and Camp Counselor, Dear Ruthie, test the girls' outdoors know-how in the search for the first "Queen Of Camp!" Alexis shares her experiences of going to Camp in full drag, working in a mess hall, being encouraged to wear sneakers, and how she almost fell into a lake. We also swap our most memorable camping stories!
"Aplatanadah!" On this episode, we talk about our weekend at the Jersey Shore, the 1998 movie "54," and interview comedian Casey Ley, co-host of the Gay Power Half Hour! We also answer listener questions, so keep them coming!
"ELLE EST UNE FEMME!" This weekend, we binge-watched the Jurassic Park series & discovered "Between a Frock and a Hard Place," the documentary about "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"; & Robert started Duolingo. We talk about all of this & more on this week's episode!
This week, Adriana Trenta stops by to talk about “Grapes Of Sass,” her upcoming cabaret at City Winery. Gilda Wabbit & Sapphira Cristal will be joining Adriana to present an evening of celebrity impersonations & high-energy numbers. We also talk about Janelle Monáe’s “Dirty Computer Tour”; “Acrimony,” Tyler Perry’s greatest work to date; and the Finale of “Pose”
"There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself." ~ Hannah Gadsby On this episode, we discuss Hannah Gadsby's Netflix special, "Hannah Gadsby: Nannette"; Horrorchata & Charlene's monthly party, Be Cute; A misogynistic & lazy "article" from Back2Stonewall about Aja; and La Más Draga, Mexico's Drag Race-inspired Drag Queen competition. We also answer listener questions, so keep them coming!!
"Disbelief becomes my close companion, and anger follows in its wake." ~ Maya Angelou On this episode, we discuss "The First Purge" and our own personal experiences with Grieving. We also answer listener questions & delve into the RuPaul's Drag Race "Lipsync For Your Life" archives.
Happy Birthday! With Daniel's birthday just around the corner, we talk about our families' birthday traditions & how celebrating our birthdays has changed over the years.
And The Winner Is...! RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 was jam-packed with controversy, spectacle, & high-whore drag. 14 Queens entered the Werk Room, but only 4 were left to battle it out for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar: Asia O’Hara, Aquaria, Eureka O’Hara, & Kameron Michaels. Join us for the recap of the Grand Finale, where we talk about the Queens' runway looks, RuPaul's wig malfunction, & our new Current Reigning!
"Jiggle Jiggle, It's A Party In The Middle" Big Dipper is back on Grizzly KiKi & he's lookin' better than ever! His first full-length album, "Late Bloomer", is due out later this summer & the lead single, "Lookin", is a body-positive anthem for bears of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Dipper tells us all about the inspiration behind the album, his creative process, and unBEARable, the bear-centric podcast he hosts with Meatball. Dipper also joins us for the final installment of our PRIDE series. This week, we talk about how we came to acknowledge & love ourselves as Bears! AND, we answer listener questions!
Family Reunion or Witch Hunt? With only a week left before the crowing of a new "America's Next Drag Superstar," all 14 Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 returned for an emotional reunion. To describe the reunion as rocky would be an understatement. Wounds were still fresh, the hurt was real, and tensions were high. GuRuPaul took center stage as a self-righteous, holier-than-thou, unqualified life coach. Her actions exacerbated the conflict between The Vixen & Eureka O'Hara and bringing Asia O'Hara to tears. Barely 20 minutes in, The Vixen leaves the stage, having become the target of a savage witch hunt at the hands of "Mama Ru," a role she continuously falls short of fulfilling. The complete disregard for the mental health & well-being of the contestants this season has been a hard pill to swallow. In the words of Jasmine Masters, "RuPaul's Drag Race done fucked up drag..." Joining us from Los Angeles is Moni Stat!
"These Diamonds On Me, They See-Through" On This Episode: Beyoncé & Jay-Z present a united front with "Everything Is Love" & transform the Musée du Louvre into a temple of black beauty! We continue our PRIDE month series by sharing our stories about the first time we celebrated Pride! AND, we answer listener questions!
