Whimsically Volatile

The glamorous, hilarious and always amorous diva known as Rubber Child hopped on the couch with me to talk soaking some curtains, sagittarius behavior, OnlyFans (R.I.P), growing up queer in remote upstate NY, Hunter Crenshaw, picking up the load for the lord, being prompt’n’padded, Grant Vanderbilt, Sniffies, Gigi Goode, Vaseline Alley, car dates, Caleb, accidental Slim Jims, Rip Taylor, Lisa Limbaugh, accidental meth, Symone, “Exorcist II: The Heretic”, joining The House Of Avalon, “Manhunter” Daddy’s Good Girls, Jeremy Scott, Miley Cyrus, Marko Monroe, dating habits, stabbing rumours, kissing styles, dick pics, Sugar Tank and MORE! Check out Rubber's GoFundMe and help her move forward with the transition process: https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52 Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends - see which reward tier works best for you! You’ll get  ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and MORE! Rubber Child

The fabulous singer, producer and artist Plasmic joins me to talk Orange County, the challenges of an independent queer musican\producer, Patrick Swayze’s fetish roller-routine in “Skatetown USA”, Brian Eno, Devo, Josh Hager, Dorian Electra, “Liquid Sky”, James St. James, the “Back to The Future” trilogy, Lethal Amounts & Sex Cells, internal and external gatekeeping, Anime revelations, Dream Nails, remixing The Mowglis, "Revenge", the high cost of figure skating, Elton John’s catering, Deven Green, Christeene, intrenalized shame, Allie X, Moonlight Rollerway, “The Runaways”, the queer awakening powers of Kristen Stewart, Cherie Currie’s solo albums, and MORE! Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends - see which reward tier works best for you! You’ll get  ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and MORE! “Hedwig & The Angry Inch” Movie Club with Stephen Trask & Mike Potter taping next we

The outrageously talented and extremely charming Sam Sparro joins me to talk VHS collecting, breaking free of addiction, polizioteschi, singing for Chaka Khan at 12 and Giorgio Moroder at 13, the homophobia gaslighting and abuse in the music industry, PAPER magazine, Grindr action, "New York, New York", PTSD, wedded bliss, Isaac Mizrahi, “Velvet Goldmine”, deep'n'niche obsessions, LGBTQIA representation, The New Beverly, showbiz beards, breakdance films, Sam’s child actor days, Focus Video, Jake Wesley Rogers, following the muse, terrible films, Liza Minnelli, and more! Hear Sam & I discuss the Isaac Mizrahi documentary "Unzipped" on the new Patreon-Only Craig & Friends Movie Club! Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends - see which reward tier works best for you! You’ll get  ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and MORE! Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsparro/?hl=en Sam

The gorgeous, hilarious and legendary Grant Vanderbilt joins me to talk Dolly Parton, Christmas passions, Liquid Lock-In, Andy Warhol, Avalon TV, Rubber Child, icons, the drunk Judy tapes, Symone, Britney Spears, growing up in Arkansas, meeting Hunter Crenshaw, throwing the best parties, Caleb, the glory of Precinct DTLA, RAWDOG Uncensored, Marilyn Monroe, Gigi Goode, the House Of Avalon origin story, the ph balance in the Boom Boom Room, Rosy Thorn, bible trivia championships, Marko Monroe, Liza Minnelli, “Star 80”, the magic of “Sugar Tank”, and MORE! Hear a taste of “Sugar Tank” at the end of our chat - and see you at Precinct on Sat 08.07.21 for the next one. Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends - see which reward tier works best for you! You’ll get  ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and MORE! Grant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantvanderbilt House Of Avalon: https://www.i

Laganja returns to the couch to talk transitioning, coming out, great sex, feeling complete, the daily work of choosing happiness, dropping from the rafters, expanding culinary & sexual palettes, compassion, dissolving self-limitations, returning to Drag Race for All-Stars 6, and much more. Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. Laganja & Robert Heyman’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laganjaestranja Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigandfriends Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Help End Anti-Asian Hate! https://caasf.org/stop-aapi-hate For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Abhora joins Craig in-person to talk sneaky plugs, Mystery Meat, “Cheers”, first time in drags, the path to Dragula, Karla Karma, smooth shaves, Priscilla Chambers, ASMR, go-go dancing, The Boulet Brothers, Christian entertaining, Edie Cheezburger and more! Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigandfriends Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Help End Anti-Asian Hate! https://caasf.org/stop-aapi-hate For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

The fabulous Victoria Secret joins me to talk Dublin drag, The George, Shirley Temple Bar, Pablo Vitar, “Dragged Up”, exploding out of the closet, Madonna, washoff merchants, “Eurotrash”, Panti Bliss, the madness of Dusty Springfield, “Petty Little Things”, bartending in the bear room, Rotter Of The Week, and much more! Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. Victoria & Davina’s Petty Little Things Patreon https://www.patreon.com/pettylittlethingspod Petty Little Things on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/petty-little-things/id1491530772 Get a hott Harry’s Razors starter pack worth $13.00 for only THREE BUCKS! https://www.harrys.com/CRAIG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigandfriends Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndF

Electronic music pioneer Martyn Ware joins me to talk co-creating The Human League, touring with Iggy Pop, splitting from The Human League and forming Heaven 17, producing Tina Turner’s comeback single, DEVO, the impact of Brian Eno, glam rock, "Penthouse & Pavement", the synthesizer manifesto, Dr. Rhythm, growing up in Sheffield, retaining artistic control, politics, his terrific podcast “Electronically Yours With Martyn Ware” & more. The first half of this show was recorded at Martyn’s studio in London, and the 2nd half over Zoom many months later. Listen to Martyn’s fabulous show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/electronically-yours-with-martyn-ware/id1542104367 Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. Get a hott Harry’s Razors starter pack worth $13.00 for only THREE BUCKS! https://www.har

Enjoy excerpts from four episodes of my new series with Chrissy Chlapecka, then subscribe at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chrissy-craig/id1561827264

Michael joins me to talk gay gangsters, life becoming life again, Marc Bolan, Zoom vibes, 2023, Lenny & Wally, the majesty of Robert Stigwood, the mystery of Paul Nicholas, HAIM, Rosanna Arquette, Melanie Griffith, working with Tawny Kitaen, and more! Michael Des Barres’ Marquis Collection https://www.markschwartzmensshoes.com/the-marquis-collection Get into CHRISSY & CRAIG, my new show with the fabulous Chrissy Chlapecka https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chrissy-craig/id1561827264 Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. Get a hott Harry’s Razors starter pack worth $13.00 for only THREE BUCKS! https://www.harrys.com/CRAIG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigandfriends Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Help End Anti-Asi

My darling Margo joins me to talk “Red Chipped Nails", their hott livestream extravaganza  featuring Crystal, Bimini, Grace Shush, Cazelon and more. We also get into East London drag, the queen who popped out eggs at the afterparties, Madonna, touring with Mel C, family matters, Bette Midler, Sad Paul’s Ritual, having COVID, and more! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/margomarshall_ RED CHIPPED NAILS: Queer Music Livestream - 15/05/2021 7pm UK Time Tickets available from @outsavvyuk or from https://www.outsavvy.com/event/6081/red-chipped-nails-music-live-stream Get into CHRISSY & CRAIG, my new show with the fabulous Chrissy Chlapecka https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chrissy-craig/id1561827264 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigandfriends Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-fre

Cherry joins Craig to talk mental health, the dance floor, working on the frontlines, keeping secrets, coming out on television, the Romani traditions, family dynamics, Drag Race UK, first time in drags, and more! Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. Help End Anti-Asian Hate! https://caasf.org/stop-aapi-hate For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co Check out GoodKids MadCity https://www.gkmcenglewood.com/?fbclid=IwAR3i91q6nn9xThmsjUzizZdxrgW9MKSwu0vAF6jmdUrlda7HS1j80wHpGKI Precinct DTLA needs our help to survive the pandemic https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-precinct

I chatted with Rusty in a cafe within the grounds of a London cemetery in Feb 2020 to talk creating the legendary Blitz Club, signing Soft Cell, co-creating Visage with Midge Ure, his complicated relationship with Steve Strange, dental difficulties, perseverance, "Fade To Grey", hating America, keeping perspective amidst life’s disasters, rent boy clubs, music business horrors, losing it all & rebuilding, Mike Chapman, the movie of your life, and more! Listen & subscribe to "Chrissy & Craig", my new series with Chrissy Chlapecka! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chrissy-craig/id1561827264 For More Rusty: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustyegan Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJRustyEgan Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/rustyegan Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. Craig’s Linktree

Ginny joins Craig to talk double dosing, post-poo anticipation, divine timing, undoing ingrained messaging’, being the Joni Mitchell & Kate Bush of drag, grieving, the Lockdown Loop, Fabio Testi, transmuting devastation into inspiration, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the anxiety stick, Total Mental Breakdown, and more! Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. Check out "Chrissy & Craig"- my new podcast with Chrissy Chlapecka - and subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craig-friends/id1361582513#episodeGuid=4df9ce68-d3cf-42ce-be49-a3778679b419 Help End Anti-Asian Hate! https://caasf.org/stop-aapi-hate For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter:  https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https:

Tia joins Craig via satellite to talk caffeination, living through a Panettone, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, creating your own opportunities, Saucy Jack & The Space Vixens, writing habits, “Outside In”, perusing the sexualities, Little Boots & Tom Aspaul, operating as normal with low fuel levels, online hate, the power of absurdity and more! Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including a few more hours featuring Joe Black - a full episode of Listener Questions AND an epic Movie Club ep on Joe’s favorite film, “Batman Returns” Help End Anti-Asian Hate! https://caasf.org/stop-aapi-hate For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter:  https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co Precinct DTLA needs our help to survive the pandemic https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-precinct

My darling Chrissy Chlapecka returns and we answer YOUR questions! We talk romantic intrigue, how to talk to girls, shitty men, OobaGoobaDoo, body language, coming out, drilling down, jean-skirt feminists, Bimbo Secrets and more!. Chrissy’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chrissychlapecka Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including a few more hours featuring Joe Black - a full episode of Listener Questions AND an epic Movie Club ep on Joe’s favorite film, “Batman Returns” Chrissy's first appearance on the show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/178UCnjxBvAAMMxFhIl1QQ?si=_MzxD-91QxirkAwHFNgytw Help End Anti-Asian Hate! https://caasf.org/stop-aapi-hate For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co Precinct DTLA needs our help to survive the pandemic h

Chrissy Chlapecka and Craig continue answering YOUR questions! We talk Loops’n’Spirals, shitty evil people, dating and associated minefields, the self-love process, dealing with know-nothing know-it-alls, finding your confidence, Facebook arguments, Bimbo Secrets and OobaGoobaDoo too. Chrissy’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chrissychlapecka Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Chrissy's first appearance on the show:https://open.spotify.com/episode/178UCnjxBvAAMMxFhIl1QQ?si=r0578xkWRyOj3NUmDpSpNQ Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including a few more hours featuring Joe Black - a full episode of Listener Questions AND an epic Movie Club ep on Joe’s favorite film, “Batman Returns” Help End Anti-Asian Hate! https://caasf.org/stop-aapi-hate For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Joe Black returns to chat with Craig about Drag Race UK, special peptalks on the runway from RuPaul, H&M, seducing oneself into proper hydration through glamour, having a sneaky night at Polysexual, desperately obscure Bowie looks, the good ol’ Murder Central days, various vases, Babylon Berlin, Dina Martina, boozy ol’ cows, Decopunk Gin, discovering ice, trusting pipes, Bryan Ferry shirts and jackets, Michellle Visage, hiding in plain sight, Ginny Lemon’s exit strategy, the NHS, feeling flummoxed, and much much more! Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including a few more hours featuring Joe Black - a full episode of Listener Questions AND an epic Movie Club ep on Joe’s favorite film, “Batman Returns” For Instagram, Twitter, Cameo, & TikTok: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Joe’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/misterjoeblack Precinct DTLA needs our help to survive the pandemic https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-

Craig welcomes the brilliant bop-smith Shamir to talk field recorders, trusted friends, The Who, infomercials, being bi-polar, lifetime friendships, favorite Youtubers, controlling the means of production, the complexities of medications, remaining optimistic, the recording process, and more! For more Shamir: https://www.instagram.com/shamir326 https://twitter.com/ShamirBailey Head over to  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content. Joe Black will join me for the “Batman Returns” Movie Club,  Gaby Dunn for “Can’t Stop The Music”, Cherry & Sophie for “Cry Baby”, and more to be announced soon. For Instagram, Twitter, Cameo, & TikTok: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Precinct DTLA needs our help to survive the pandemic https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-precinct For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Craig welcomes the fabulous Gigi Goode to talk confidence, discovering makeup, House Of Avalon, working at the beauty supply, Symone, first time sexuals, swimming with influencers, sewing with Mom, Drag Race, Garrett’s Popcorn, trash-truckin', gender identity, panorama sleeptimes, Naomi Smalls, food prep injuries, following your dreams, and MORE! Support the show and get an ocean of exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Hott new Movie Clubs & Bonus Episodes coming up with our friends Joe Black, Gaby Dunn, Chrissy Chlapecka, Tammie Brown, Cherry & Sophie and more! As mentioned in the pre-roll, Precinct in LA needs our help! https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-precinct https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod https://twitter.com/craigandfriends For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co