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The Rigged Recap

The Drag Detective

A podcast hosted by YouTube RuPaul"s Drag Race creator The Drag Detective. Every week Derek the Detective breaks down the newest episodes of Drag Race with special guests and asks the age old question: is it rigged?

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81:49

Case File 088: The Mystery of Mandy's Death Drops...

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2026/01/13

Send us a text There are still 14 queens left in the workroom on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 and 3 Girl Group performances to dissect, as well as the Athena drama, THAT lip sync, and much much more. Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com Transjenifah's Social Links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/transjenifahsgawdy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transjenifahsgawdy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/TransJenifahs-Gawdy/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transjenifahsgawd...

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Case File 087: The Mystery of Discord's Runway Walk...

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2026/01/06

Send us a text In this jam-packed episode, we talk about the 14 new queens, their entrances, the mini challenge, and dissect every design challenge runway look. And who better to help us with that but the designer extraordinaire herself, fresh off her recent stint on Project Runway: Utica Queen! Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com Utica's Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenutica Website: https://www.uticaqueen.com/ The Stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

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Case File 086: The Mystery of Discord’s...

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2025/12/30

Send us a text We're back with a new season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the Rigged Recap is back to cover all the tea, drama, and riggory! In this episode, Derek and Kayla break down the promos and pre-season of Season 18, Derek solicits a date from a ginger man, and Kayla may have been arrested...who's to say. Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com Derek's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragDetective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedragdetective Bluesky: h...

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69:11

Case File 085: The Mystery of the Used Fleshlight...

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2025/10/10

It's the semifinal of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale and this week Matthew and Derek are joined by Drag Race UK Series 6 Contestant Zahirah Zapanta to break down the semifinal music video, red carpet award runway, and all the gaggy moments throughout the season as the Viñas vs Brigiding war between Matthew and Derek heats up and Zahirah chooses a side. As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? Zahirah's Social Links Instagram: https://...

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68:54

Case File 084: The Mystery of the Superior Adult Cartoon

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2025/10/03

Matthew and Derek are both on one today as they discuss the 8th episode of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale. It's DragCon booth week and a RuBirth runway, so we'll break down all the tea, the elimination, the storylines, and more! And as always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_...

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Case File 083: The Mystery of the Slaysian Baddies...

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2025/09/28

Matthew and Derek are joined this week by Drag Duel Season 2 alum and Fan Favorite, Dauntasia Da'Baddie as they break down all 5 lip syncs from the Slaysian Smackdown! Dauntasia's Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlydauntasia/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlydauntasia Venmo: @DauntasiaDB CashApp: $DauntasiaDB PayPal: @DaunteWalker336 BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Ins...

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65:26

Case File 082: The Mystery of Siam's Possession

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2025/09/20

Breakdowns, Snatch Elections, and Possessions. What more would we expect from a new episode of Slaysian Royale? Matthew and Derek break down maybe the wildest episode of the season yet and always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragde...

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52:51

Case File 081: The Mystery of the Cracks in the Pinay...

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2025/09/12

It's makeover week! And we have a team version of the challenge to make things extra interesting. There's tears, strategy, emotional moments, and a shocking elimination! As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagra...

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Case File 080: The Mystery of Siam's Singing (feat....

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2025/09/07

This week we're joined by Cleveland/Pittsburgh drag icon and internet sensation Pinapple Honeydew as we break down the newest episode of Slaysian Royale. From Crazy Bitch Slaysians to a multi-face runway, there's a lot to break down. As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? Pineapple's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineapple.honeydew TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pineapple.honeydew Twitter: https://x.com/pineapplehoney_ YouTube: ...

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74:26

Case File 079: The Mystery of the Kep Kep Boobay

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2025/09/02

It's design week on Slaysian Royale! And after a very fun mini challenge, we see sabotage, we see shade, and we see Cacao leaves! We get some of the best and the worst design looks of all time, and some judging that has Matthew and Derek scratching their heads. As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://ww...

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81:34

Case File 078: The Mystery of Arizona & Khianna's...

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2025/08/22

This week on Slaysian Royale had one of the most insane, chaotic, intense episodes of Drag Race in a LONG time, all thanks to icon herself Sum Ting Wong. We'll discuss her antics, Yuhua's main character vibes, the insanely unbalanced girl group challenge, and confusing runway. And as always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagr...

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101:41

Case File 077: The Mystery of Khianna's 2nd Premiere...

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2025/08/15

It's the Premiere of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale and it's time for the Shutacca Pageant: Slaysian Edition! We have 36 looks to break down as well a wonky Q&A, a shocking elimination, a surprising snub, and so much more! BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: https://www.instagram....

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117:49

Case File 076: The Mystery of How Slay is Slaysian...

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2025/08/08

Slaysian Royale season is here and The Rigged Recap is back! BelakBoy, our international connoisseur is here to bring all the knowledge about these international divas! We'll break down the promos, give the backstories of all of these divas and of course give out Closed and Cold cases! Tune in every Friday as we cover every episode of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale! BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelak...

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Case File 075: The Mystery of WHAT DOES THIS FANDOM...

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2025/04/25

Get ready for an unhinged one, folks. Kayla and I are ON ONE as we dissect and discuss the grand finale of Season 17. Public callouts from Derek, enraged speeches from Kayla, we go out with a bang as we enter our hiatus! We'll break down the finale looks, the performances, the Abracadabra lip sync, and give our final thoughts on Season 17! Thank you for listening to us bitch and moan for another season <333 We'll see you in December!! Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com...

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74:08

Case File 074: The Mystery of How to Slay a...

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2025/04/16

It's the highly anticipated LaLaPaRuZa episode on Drag Race this week, and we all have a lot of feelings.... Did it live up to the hype of last year's episode? Did the lip syncs slay? Did anybody get their Megami moment?? Well we brought the MVP of last year's LLPRZ to answer all of these questions! Megami spills some tea, gives her thoughts, and we all go over whether we think this was a fair episode or not! Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com Derek's Social Links YouTube: https:/...

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44:58

Case File 073: The Mystery of Suzie's Sudden Elimination

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2025/04/09

Breaking news, folks! Tooters all over the globe are in arms over her elimination from Drag Race, and Kayla and Derek are on the case to determine if it was rigged or not. This top 5 Vegas challenge was a LOT to take in, and has a LOT of questions about what all went into it. We'll break down all the aspects of the challenge and give our winner pick and predictions heading into the season finale! Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com Derek's Social Links YouTube: https://www.yo...

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48:15

Case File 072: The Mystery of How Derek & Kayla Got...

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2025/04/01

It's makeover week, Kayla's favorite challenge and we have a LOT to talk about. From the fandom coming for these queens' MOTHERS, to the weird critiques, a controversial lip sync, and much more! We'll be giving out Cold Cases and Closed Cases and ask the age old question, IS IT RIGGED??? Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com Derek's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragDetective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedragdetective Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drag...

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73:09

Case File 071: The Mystery of the Hoodie vs...

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2025/03/25

Kayla is busy in Amsterdam, so YouTube shitposter extraordinaire RunnerEye is here as my co-host for the week! We talk about the bizarre interpretive dance challenge, disagree on basically everything, and go on many tangents as we do. We'll be giving out Cold Cases and Closed Cases and ask the age old question, IS IT RIGGED??? Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com RunnerEye's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RunnerEye Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunnerEyeYT Instagram: ...

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48:48

Case File 070: The Mystery of Kayla and Derek's...

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2025/03/18

In a rare miss for Season 17, we're talking about the dud that was the recent acting challenge, Ross Mathews vs The Ducks. We'll get into the Suzie and Lexi storyline, Lydia's devastating lip sync flub, Onya's winner arc, and Derek and Kayla's origin stories! We'll be giving out Cold Cases and Closed Cases and ask the age old question, IS IT RIGGED??? Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com Derek's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragDetective Instagram: https://www.inst...

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78:14

Case File 069: The Mystery of the Best Semen...

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2025/03/11

We go a bit off the edge today with our iconic guest, runner-up of Drag Duel AJ Nox. We talk about Mayhem, all of the insane drama from the newest episode, the villains roast, and semen. But mostly semen. We'll be giving out Cold Cases and Closed Cases and ask the age old question, IS IT RIGGED??? Advertising Inquiries: derekroiter17@gmail.com AJ's Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slayjnox Linktree: https://linktr.ee/slayjnox?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaPUO3NaROaBpC9WedgPZPxe...

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