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COLDR: S13E16: RPDR Grand Finale

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon have reached the end of Season 13 as they recap the Grand Finale!! In this hybrid pandemic-fueled finale, listen in as the guys spill the tea as the top 4 sashay, shimmy, and slay their way to the crown. With sickening looks and legendary lipsyncs, which queen has all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to snatch the crown?

WEEKLY TOPIC

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

Overall Thoughts – Hybrid Version 2021

  • [Damon] – I’m Not Sure How I Feel…
  • [Gary] – Familiar Yet Awkward

Stomp the Runway:

Category/Theme – Black & White, Red All Over, & Grande Finale Eleganza Extravaganza

  • [Damon] – Where Did They Get the Coint?
  • [Gary] – Everybody Was Serving [mostly]

Snaps & Eyerolls:

What was a high point and low point for you

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… The Tribute to Chi Chi
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Olay Body-ody-ody
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… The Opening Number 
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Weirdness on Display
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COLDR: S13E11: Pop! Goes the Queens

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon take a sip as the queens gush their way through the classic branding challenge. The guys POP OFF and pour out their true feelings after the queens’ beastly commercials and runway walks. Is this week’s winners and losers “soda” predictable?

WEEKLY TOPIC

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

Overall Thoughts – Branding Challenge

  • [Damon] – Think, But Not Too Much.
  • [Gary] – Creativity Isn’t Enough

Stomp the Runway:

Category/Theme – BEAST Couture

  • [Damon] – Mixed Bag…
  • [Gary] – MAMA, THAT IS A COSTUME

cou·ture

  1. the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client’s specific requirements and measurements
  2. fashionable made-to-measure clothes

fur·ry

an enthusiast for animal characters with human characteristics, in particular a person who dresses up in costume as such a character or uses one as an avatar online

Snaps & Eyerolls:

What was a high point and low point for you

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… Jaida’s Visit 
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Rosé 
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… Were We Watching the Same Commercials?
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Production and the Judges Panel
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COLDR: AS5E02: I’m In Love!

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon are back after technical difficulties delayed recording. For this one, the All-Stars book it to some epic hotel suites and then give us THREE runway lewks in one! It’s a suitcase full of fun, so listen in as the guys unpack their thoughts.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 5

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

“Shantay Enjoy Your Stay” All Stars Ru-tique Experience

  • [Damon] – Remodel Shenanigans 
  • [Gary] – Lamé-hem, Club96 was better

Stomp the Runway:

Three in One Looks

  • [Damon] – Some Great Lewks
  • [Gary] – Some wowzers and some huhs?

Lip Sync for Your Legacy:

  • Bottom Two, Uh Three:  India Ferrah, Mariah Paris Balenciaga, and Shea Couleé
  • The Top Queen is. . . Jujubee
  • The Lip Sync Assassin is. . . Monét X Change

“Juice” by Lizzo

  • [Damon] – A Little Surprised
  • [Gary] – Something strange was going on

Monét X Change assassinates and Mariah sashays away

Snaps & Eyerolls:

What was a high point and low point for you

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… India’s 3-in-1 Look/Some Reality in Untucked
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Creativity and Jujubee’s craziness
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… The Golden Gals 
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Alexis Mateo Cuntiness, Be the Fool Guhrl
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COLDR: S12E011: One Woman Show

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon ru-view the next installment of RPDR. The top six (AGAIN!) are challenged with presenting a one-queen show. From the ridiculous to the sublime, listen in as the guys critique the queens’ performances. Which queen deserves a standing ovation and which one should get the hook?

WEEKLY TOPIC

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12

  • 12 Seasons – 153 Queens

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

Mini Challenge – Everyone Loves Puppets!    Maxi Challenge – One-Queen Show

  • [Damon] – The Library Must Be Closed/Funny and Ummmmm…..
  • [Gary] – Laughter and Yikes

Stomp the Runway:

Category is. . . The Color Purple

  • [Damon] – Some Great Choices
  • [Gary] – Honestly, mostly great stuff

Lip Sync for Your Life:

Bottom Two – Heidi Afrodite and Jaida Essence Hall

“1999” by Prince

  • [Damon] – Someone Else Should Have Been in the Bottom
  • [Gary] – Two Enter, One Slays

Shantay Jaida stays, and Heidi Something sashays away

Snaps & Eyerolls:

What was a high point and low point for you

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… Miss Whoopi!!
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… WHOOPI FUCKING GOLDBERG MASTER CLASS!
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… Not disqualifying Sherry 
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Dahlia Sin Broccoli Stalking – stop trying to make her happen!

 

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COLDRAS: S2E05: Revenge of the Queens

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coldras-s2e5In this week’s episode of COL Drag Race, the bitches are back! Chester, Damon and Gary recap the most twisted, the most shocking and the most drama-filled episode of All-Stars 2 EVAH! With the eliminated queens returning, the stakes have never been higher. Buckle up, folks, ‘cause it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2 Episode 5

Challenge: Drag Queens of Comedy Show

First Impressions:

  • [Gary]: D.R.A.M.A. = Defend, Rationalize, Argue, Mirror, Attack
  • [Damon]: Defenses are up!
  • [Chester]: Lackluster performances, but the twists!

Thoughts on This Episode:

  • [Gary]: Emotional Rollercoaster
  • [Damon]: What a TWIST!
  • [Chester]: It’s not the editing, it’s just you.  Lip Sync battle greatness?

Cooldown Topics

Takeaways:

  • [Gary]: Your Mental/Psychological State is Everything
  • [Damon]: Who’s Playing the Victim?
  • [Chester]: I’m so lost on who’s on top!

Snaps / Eyerolls:

  • [Gary]: Snaps for… Alaska’s Underestimated Intelligence
  • [Gary]: Eyerolls for… Roxxxy’s Jokes [nerves aside]
  • [Damon]: Snaps for…Lip Sync for your LIFE!!!  
  • [Damon]: Eyerolls for… Roxxxy’s Emcee Choices
  • [Chester]: Snaps for… Coco’s shutdown of Phi Phi
  • [Chester]: Eyerolls for… Coco as a whole

Closing Thoughts:

  • [Gary]: Was this episode just filler? AKA Now the Competition Begins?
  • [Damon]: It’s been a winding road, but now we’re back on track
  • [Chester]: Rigor Morris and Clef Notes

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