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RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap

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Join Joe Betance and a rotating panel of co-hosts as they recap the latest episodes of RuPaul"s Drag Race. Irreverent, smart and hilarious, Drag Race Recap will satisfy your craving to eavesdrop on gay friends as they critique their favorite reality show.

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47:28

RulaskaThoughts: Season 18. Episode 1.

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2026/01/06

Joe and Robert return for the Season 18 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race, diving into a reset season that feels engineered to address years of fan complaints—older queens, no talent show, a single premiere, and a return to unconventional materials. But does fixing the format actually make for compelling television? That’s the real question.A breakdown of why Season 18 feels like a “back to basics” Drag Race—and whether that makes it safer, flatter, or simply more watchable. Discussion of

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53:54

S18EP01 - You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2026/01/05

💸 January only: Get 40% off your first month on Premium or Executive tiersOffer code: 16C85👉 Sign up at patreon.com/AfterthoughtMedia or subscribe directly through Apple Podcasts. Joe and Nathan kick off Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race with a full breakdown of the premiere episode. Fourteen new queens enter the workroom, an unconventional materials design challenge sets the tone for the season, and a non-elimination twist leaves everyone gagged. From standout runway moments to early signs of

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41:40

S18EP01 - The Big Takeaway

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2026/01/03

💸 January only: Get 40% off your first month on Premium or Executive tiers Offer code: 16C85 👉 Sign up at ⁠patreon.com/AfterthoughtMedia⁠ or subscribe directly through Apple Podcasts. RuPaul’s Drag Race – Season 18, Episode 1“You Can’t Keep a Good Drag Queen Down” The Season 18 premiere is here, and we’re kicking off a brand-new Drag Race show. On the very first episode of The Big Takeaway, Joe and Lauri deliver their immediate, gut-level reactions to the premiere—no deep dive, no

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64:37

S18EP00 - Meet the Queens

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2025/12/29

Get 40% off your first month of Premium or Executive with offer code 16C85 Redeen your offer code on the Patreon app or on the Afterthought Media Patreon page. Joe and Nathan kick off Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race by diving deep into the Meet the Queens specials—without relying on runway visuals alone. Instead, they focus on experience, confidence, careers, personalities, and storytelling potential, breaking down what actually matters heading into a new flagship season. With 14 queens, a

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51:03

S2EP10 - Dragula Titans: The Grand Finale

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/12/15

Joe Betance and Lauri Roggenkamp close out Dragula Titans Season 2 with a full breakdown of the finale episode, reflecting on the season as a whole, revisiting their wildly inaccurate preseason predictions, and unpacking the Boulet Brothers’ final decision. From the Four Horsemen floor show to Eva Destruction’s controversial win, the ghouls leave no gravestone unturned.Joe and Lauri revisit their Meet the Monsters predictions—and discover just how spectacularly wrong they both were. A

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70:56

S2EP09 - Titans: Reunion

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/12/08

In this week’s episode, Joe and Lauri sit down to unpack the Dragula Titans Season 2 reunion—well… eventually. The reunion itself gets about ten minutes of focused airtime; the rest is pure Joe-and-Lauri chaos: bathroom disasters, awkward restaurant cats, questionable comedians, First Amendment weirdos, and one very dramatic microphone collapse. If you come for the Dragula analysis, stay for the unhinged tangent festival that only these two can deliver.Joe and Lauri agree that this reunion is

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52:13

S2EP08 - Titans: Supervillains!

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/12/01

In this week’s episode, the monsters are tasked with creating and presenting a comic-book-style supervillain complete with a signature power. Eva Destruction takes the win, leaving the rest of the Top 5 to face the Ghostly Gallows. Cynthia Doll and Jaharia fall into the Pit of Oblivion, while JK and Abhora advance to the finale. In the Hellbound Showdown, Blackberry and Sigourney Beaver battle it out—Sigourney emerges victorious, earning a chance at returning to the competition.Learn more

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48:51

Titans S2EP07 - The Boulet Bros' Horror Picture Show

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/11/24

HELLO UGLIES — TITANS SEASON 2, EPISODE 7“The Boulet Brothers Horror Picture Show”In this episode, Joe and Laurian dive into Titans Season 2 Episode 7, where the monsters take on the Boulet Brothers’ Horror Picture Show musical challenge. A surprise power shift, a messy cauldron, and one very dramatic vaporization set the tone for one of the season’s most chaotic weeks yet. Joe and Laurian unpack Eva Destruction’s challenge win and the Boulet Brothers granting her the sonic transducer—a curse

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44:59

S2EP06 - Titans: The Ghost Town

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/11/18

Episode SummaryJoe and Laurian dive into Episode 6 of Dragula Titans as the monsters roll into a dusty Western ghost town for a ghost-themed floor show and a Twin Temple lip sync. Abhora and Sigourney take the win, Cynthia and Blackberry face extermination, and the cliffhanger keeps everyone guessing. Meanwhile, a major production bombshell drops when Jade Jolie is officially disqualified off-screen for violating rules. Joe and Laurian unpack the challenge, the lab drama, the Hellbound showdown, the

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65:20

S2EP05 - Titans: Holidays of Horror

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/11/10

The holidays come early on this week’s Hello Uglies as Joe and Lauri unwrap Dragula: Titans Episode 5, “Holidays of Horror.” The monsters deck the halls with filth, horror, and a surprising double extermination that leaves the hosts both impressed and a little exhausted.Joe kicks off with the usual chaos, plugging Just Between Us Ghouls and recapping the previous week’s internet drama before diving into this season’s most polarizing challenge yet. The Boulets ask the monsters to serve filthy

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57:58

S17EP14 - How's Your Headliner?

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/11/06

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap, hosts Joe and Nathan discuss Season 17, Episode 14, titled 'How's Your Headliner?'. They delve into the lip sync battle, contestant performances, and the dynamics within the workroom. The conversation highlights the strategies of the queens, the challenges they face, and the overall season dynamics, culminating in a discussion about the elimination of Susie Toot and the implications for her future in drag. In this episode of Drag Race Recap, Nathan and

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58:02

S2EP04 - Titans: Return to the Nosferatu Beach Party

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/11/03

Joe Betance and Lauri Roggenkamp sink their fangs into Dragula: Titans Season 2, Episode 4 — “Return to the Nosferatu Beach Party.” This week’s episode is packed with blood, garlic, and pure chaos as the Boulet Brothers challenge the monsters to stomach some horrifying delicacies and perform a beachy floor show that turns into a full-blown nightmare. From choking queens to public meltdowns, Joe and Lauri sort through the carnage with biting humor and plenty of shade.Beach Blanket Bloodbath:

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62:11

S17EP13 - Drag Baby Mamas

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/10/30

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap, hosts Joe and Nathan discuss Season 17 Episode 13, titled 'Drag Baby Mamas.' They delve into the emotional moments of the episode, including the lip sync battle, the contestants' performances, and the dynamics between the queens and their families. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by the contestants, the authenticity of their emotional responses, and the overall production of the show. The conversation also covers the runway looks,

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82:31

S2EP03 - Dragula Titans: A Gothic Wedding

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/10/27

🎃 Just Between Us Ghouls — Season 2, Episode 3 “Laundry, Languages, and the Lost Episode” This week, Joe and Lauri are running on fumes but still manage to cackle their way through chaos, coffee, and controversy. Between packing boxes, dodging scam calls, and fighting L.A. traffic, the ghouls catch up on everything from union meetings to moving day madness. But don’t let the domestic chores fool you—things get deep. The pair revisit the aftermath of the “Evan situation,” unpacking how a simple

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70:37

S17EP12 - The Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent...

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/10/23

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap, hosts Joe and Nathan discuss Season 17 Episode 12, titled 'The Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent Monologues.' They delve into the lip sync battle, contestant eliminations, and the dynamics of the mini and maxi challenges, highlighting the queens' performances and the inconsistencies in judging. The conversation also touches on the storytelling themes presented in the challenges and the interactions between the contestants. In this segment, the

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48:18

S2EP02 - Dragula Titans: Monsters of Rock - Cyberpussy

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/10/20

Hello Uglies – Titans Season 2, Episode 2: “The Monsters of Rock: Cyberpussy”In this episode of Hello Uglies, Joe Betance and Lauri Roggenkamp take on the electrifying—and chaotic—second episode of Dragula: Titans Season 2, “The Monsters of Rock: Cyberpussy.” The monsters are bussed into the desert for a mysterious cyberpunk music challenge that promises rock, rebellion, and a touch of confusion. Joe and Lauri unpack one of the strangest Dragula challenges yet, where the Boulet Brothers send

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75:00

S17EP11 - Ross Matthews vs the Ducks

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/10/16

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap , hosts Joe and Nathan discuss Season 17, Episode 11, titled 'Ross Matthews versus the Ducks.' They delve into the episode's highlights, including the lip sync battle, contestant dynamics, and the controversial farewell message from Arriety. The conversation also touches on the maxi challenge and the performances of the contestants, with a focus on the drama and entertainment value of the episode. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricacies of

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72:15

Dragula Titans Season 2: Halloween House Party II

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/10/13

🕸️ Hello Uglies: Titans Season 2, Episode 1 — “Halloween House Party 2”The monsters are back from the grave, and so are Joe and Lauri! In this premiere of Dragula: Titans Season 2, the Boulet Brothers resurrect fourteen ghouls for another round of filth, horror, and glamour. The fright feat? Pulling pins from a voodoo doll. The main challenge? A Halloween House Party sequel and lip-sync battle to the Boulets’ own song. And the extermination? Let’s just say it’s a literal cliffhanger. Joe

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96:53

S17EP10 - The Villains Roast

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/10/09

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap, hosts Joe and Nathan dive into Season 17 Episode 10, titled 'The Villains Roast.' They express their excitement about the episode, discussing the lip sync battle, character dynamics, and personal struggles of the contestants. The conversation highlights the complexities of competition, the impact of personal insecurities, and the evolving relationships among the queens. Joe and Nathan analyze the performances and the emotional undercurrents that drive the

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47:45

The Rumor Mill: October 6, 2025

RuPaul"s Drag Race Recap ·

2025/10/07

Season Finale: “He’s Playing the Long Game”Joe and Nathan close out the 2025 season of The Rumor Mill with a chaotic blend of heartfelt listener love, Eurotrip plans, and Blackstone-fueled madness. Nathan’s packing his bags (and possibly his Grindr grid) for Europe, while Joe swears he’s “totally straight now” and absolutely not talking about Jeremy or Carlo—except, of course, he is. From ghosted text threads to imaginary girlfriends, Joe gives a full report on his German heartbreak saga as

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