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The Rigged Recap

The Drag Detective
Drag Race
Rupaul's Drag Race
Plain Jane
Snatch Game
Rupaul
Megami
UK Vs the World 2
Dawn
Cher
La Grande Dame
Lip Sync
Nymphia Wind
UK Vs the World
Drag Sethloss
Marina Summers
Keita Minaj
Nymphia
Morphine
Tsunami Muse
Design Challenge

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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Recent Guests

Transjenifahs Gawdy
Runner up of Drag Duel, performer
Drag Duel
Episode: Case File 088: The Mystery of Mandy's Death Drops (feat. Transjenifahs Gawdy)
Utica Queen
Drag Race Season 13 alum and Project Runway Season 21 alum
Episode: Case File 087: The Mystery of Discord's Runway Walk (feat. Utica Queen)
Zahirah Zapanta
Drag performer from RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Episode: Case File 085: The Mystery of the Used Fleshlight (feat. Zahirah Zapanta)
Dauntasia Da'Baddie
From Drag Duel Season 2, top four-placing contestant, icon, and amazing drag queen
Episode: Case File 083: The Mystery of the Slaysian Baddies (feat. Dauntasia' Da'Baddie)
Pineapple Honeydew
Social media creator known for her humorous commentary and viral videos
Episode: Case File 080: The Mystery of Siam's Singing (feat. Pineapple Honeydew)
AJ Nox
Runner-up of Drag Duel Season 2 and fan favorite
Episode: Case File 069: The Mystery of the Best Semen Nomenclature (feat. AJ Nox)
Titanic Donavon
Seamster and artist from Leipzig, Germany
Episode: Case File 068: The Mystery of the Questionable Fabrics (feat. Titanic Donavon)
Kevin McDonald
Co-host of the Boyfriend Twins podcast
Boyfriend Twins
Episode: Case File 051: The Mystery of the IJBOL Cast (feat. YourFriendKevin)
Trisha Can
A drag super fan, designer, and contestant from Drag Duel Season 1
Drag Duel
Episode: Case File 029: The Mystery of Nymphia's Spanish Diction (feat. Trisha Can)

Hosts

Derek
Host and creator known for his engaging commentary and breakdowns of episodes, often bringing in humor and personal insights into the drag culture.
Matthew BelakBoy
Co-host known for his lively discussions and collaborative insights, often bringing a unique perspective to the episodes reviewed.
BelakBoy
Co-host and international correspondent contributing humor and a broad understanding of drag dynamics in the episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 436 ratings
  • Iconic

    Yall get Bussy Queen as a guest PLEASE

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @djdrdave
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Do something you like!!

    They clearly just don’t like drag race which is fine don’t watch it go do something else but the fact they keep coming back to something they don’t like is beyond me, plus some of the things they say are actually disgusting, and they really need to stop complaining about the “crazy fandom” they are apart of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ThisCvntJustCant
    Canada9 months ago
  • Love it!

    Found this from Kayla Says on YouTube and now am currently binging! Love the witty banter and the deep dives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rc91
    Canadaa year ago
  • Drag race content I actually enjoy?

    I don’t watch drag race anymore, but I’ve come to really enjoy this podcast. I love Kayla and Derek’s perspectives even if I disagree. I appreciate that they’re honest and genuine in their evaluations of the show. They always make me laugh, and even though I don’t enjoy the show, I always enjoy hearing other people’s opinions and especially from people in the fandom who can acknowledge the flaws. I really recommend it if you want drag race opinions and recaps without the toxicity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DIBmusic
    United Statesa year ago
  • I really enjoy both Derek and Kayla for their voices, work, and opinions in the Drag Race and YouTube communities. These two pair incredibly well for this podcast, Kayla is dry and critical but coming from a loving place and Derek is peppy and critical but coming from a loving place (lmao). Their opinions and personalities work well together and their conversations are more interesting and nuanced than just discussing what’s going on in All Stars 9. Great podcast, wonderful to listen to througho... more

    Audible
    5
    Brandon
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the witty banter and authentic insights into episodes of Drag Race.
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Case File 080: The Mystery of Siam's Singing (feat. Pineapple Honeydew)
Q: So shifting into Slaysian Royale, Pineapple, what have you been thinking about this season thus far?
I've been feeling this season is going to be the greatest ever with the Filipino queens really standing out and going beyond expectations.
Case File 065: The Mystery of TarpGate (feat. Trisha Can)
Q: How did you feel about the cliques?
I'm living for the cliques. I think the people who maybe think that they're cooler than the others are not realizing that it's not maybe coming off that way.
Case File 065: The Mystery of TarpGate (feat. Trisha Can)
Q: What are your thoughts on this season?
I really like this season. It's the first season I've watched where I've been mutuals with a lot of the cast.
Case File 036: The Mystery of WTF Drag Race World Was Supposed to Be
Q: Should this have been judged in teams or individually?
The hosts agree that it would have been more logical for this episode to be judged in teams rather than individually, given the collaborative nature of the challenge.
Case File 037: The Mystery of RunnerEye's Accent *NOT CLICKBAIT* !! (feat. RunnerEye)
Q: How do you think you did in this episode?
I think I did a solid job, but I thought she would do better since she had a great character to work with.

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Focusing primarily on the popular reality competition show, the content features lively discussions and in-depth analyses of the latest episodes of a drag-themed series. Hosts, often joined by special guests, dissect performances, critique contestants, and explore both lighthearted and emotional moments within the competition. The conversations are marked by humorous banter and personal anecdotes, creating an engaging atmosphere that resonates with fans of the drag culture. Notably, the hosts celebrate the artistry of drag while exploring the cultural significance behind the performances, leading to a unique blend of entertainment and critique.

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1. Sibling Rivalry
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The Rigged Recap launched 3 years ago and published 89 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Transjenifahs Gawdy
2. Utica Queen
3. Zahirah Zapanta
4. Dauntasia Da'Baddie
5. Pineapple Honeydew
6. AJ Nox
7. Titanic Donavon
8. Kevin McDonald

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