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A thoughtful podcast about stupid movies! Camp Classics is a bi-weekly podcast exploring queer and queer-loved cinema, hosted by Crystal (RuPaul's Drag Race UK S1) and award-winning drag monstrosity Baby Lame. Subscribe to the gaytreon for extended episodes and a monthly bonus episode! www.patreon.com/c/CampClassicsPodcast

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"Killing him is a good thing. Like planting a tree."

It’s Sharon Stone vs Kathy Bates fighting over a real pillow princess in this 90s good-for-her revenge flick! A 90’s update of the 1955’s Les Diaboliques, this version delivers fashion, lesbianis... more

"Like American Pie with a body count!"

You know the trope, only virgins survive a slasher. Well in CHERRY FALLS, it's the virgins who are getting slashed! This movie is considered a hidden gem of the nineties slasher revival, but how does it hold up ... more

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Are you ready to meet a younger, more perfect, more beautiful version of Camp Classics? CONTROL YOURSELF as we inject ourselves with 2024’s THE SUBSTANCE.

Crystal and Baby discuss the references, the campery, the legacy, the THEMES, and Baby reveals... more

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Carol Anne? Kayhllllane?! CAROL. ANNE.

It’s officially spooky season, and we’re headed to the big city for 1988's Poltergeist III! We discuss the Poltergeist film curse, how many times the name Carol Anne can be said in a film (121) , the choice to n... more

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Recent Guests

John Waters
Director of Serial Mom
John Waters/Film
Episode: Serial Mom (1994)
Liza Minnelli
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Episode: UNLOCKED: Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Julianne Moore
Actress discussed as a guest
Julianne Moore
Episode: Body of Evidence (1993)
Charlie Craggs
Activist, author, meme queen
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Episode: Live @ BFI Flare 2026!
Juno Dawson
Bestselling author and screenwriter
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Episode: Live @ BFI Flare 2026!
Travis Alabanza
Award-winning performance artist, writer and theater maker
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Episode: Live @ BFI Flare 2026!
Chris C.
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Episode: Black Swan (2010)
Kim Cattrall
Actress featured in the film discussed in this episode
Actor in Mannequin
Episode: Mannequin (1987)
Chris Hall
Comedian, content creator
Episode: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

Hosts

Crystal
Drag performer and RuPaul's Drag Race UK series one contestant
Baby Lame
Award-winning drag performer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • My (bi)weekly gym pod

    I literally find myself giggling as I listen while deadlifting amongst the bros at my Hollywood gym. Here for the witty commentary from Crystal and Baby. I’ve watched many a camp classic after hearing them talk about it and my life is the better for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renji bobbins
    United Statesa month ago
  • Here for the gays<3

    Camp movies are my favorite<3 Baby and Crystal keep me coming coming back for more with their fun discourse and wit!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElecktraMTV
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love spending time with Crystal & Baby Lane!

    Smart, filthy, deliciously fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurajanelove
    United States2 months ago
  • Fav podcast ever

    Absolutely love camp classics! Funny informative and the hosts are great! My ultimate chill time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Maddocks
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • These two have my heart!

    They ARE the Channel boots 💋

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cami Urbina
    United States6 months ago

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Sound cues and recurring bits are part of the appeal, though some listeners describe the style as deliberately chaotic.
Reviews value the balance of silly humor and thoughtful analysis of camp, queer cinema and representation.
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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry, sharp banter and playful, high-energy delivery.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
Q: So what's the story behind this movie and its cultural significance?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been influential in shaping the portrayal of strong female characters in pop culture, despite its initial failure at the box office.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
Q: Chris, can you give me a potted history of your time with camp movies and what are some of your faves?
Buffy The Vampire Slayer started my love for camp movies, especially in relation to its connection with my sister and the queer joy found in the storylines.
Red Sonja (1985) w. special guest M.J. Bassett
Q: What should people see this movie?
It's a really good version of a Sword and Sorcery movie. It's got loads of action in it and violence.
Red Sonja (1985) w. special guest M.J. Bassett
Q: Could you tell me about some of the movies that shaped you?
Blade Runner is my favorite movie, right? So there's that. But what influenced me, the Alien is the reason I became a filmmaker.
Red Sonja (1985) w. special guest M.J. Bassett
Q: What is something that unlocks queer joy for you when you're watching a movie or a TV show?
The moment you see people engaging in a real way with maybe, because I'm woke as it comes, right? So it's like I just want to see somebody, see an other person.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Camp Classics

What is Camp Classics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Queer and queer-coded films, cult favorites and notorious flops get affectionate, irreverent scrutiny through the lens of camp. Regular hosts Crystal and Baby Lame, both drag performers, bring quick-fire banter, personal anecdotes and a mix of celebration and critique to each film. Conversations range from performances, production choices and pop-cultural legacies to representation, gender, sexuality and the ethics of how older films portray marginalized people. The format is primarily a two-host discussion, with occasional interviews and live episodes featuring artists and cultural figures. Its distinctive appeal is the balance of serious cultural analysis and gleeful mockery: films can be both beloved and deeply flawed, and the hosts trea... more

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1. John Waters
2. Liza Minnelli
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4. Charlie Craggs
5. Juno Dawson
6. Travis Alabanza
7. Chris C.
8. Kim Cattrall

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