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Midwest Drag 101

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Class is in session! This is Midwest Drag 101, hosted by P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall. We love to talk about all things drag, and get even more excited when it’s local. Join us every other week to find out about drag happenings in Indiana, Ohio, and northeast Kentucky, have some fun, and watch out, you might just learn something.

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Class is in session! This is Midwest Drag 101, hosted by P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall. We love to talk about all things drag, and get even more excited when it’s local. Join us every other week to find out about drag happenings in Indiana, Ohio, and northeast Kentucky, have some fun, and watch out, you might just learn something.

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English


Episodes
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Final Exam

5/10/2023
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess close out the series by discussing current anti-queer legislation and the important roles that allies have to play as we strive towards a brighter, more inclusive future. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Duration:00:53:38

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Faculty Lounge: Recapping Pride 2022

7/13/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess recap their Pride 2022 and some interesting conversations they had around their celebrations. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Duration:00:51:22

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Miami Valley PTA: Visiting Lecturer Sheridan Steele

6/29/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with one of the sweetest visiting lecturers we've ever had on the show, Sheridan Steele, to discuss what it means to her to be that ever-important figure in our community, a drag mother. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Sheridan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and see her live every month at the Welcome Inn in Richmond, Indiana!

Duration:00:51:18

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Film and Media Studies: Visiting Lecturer Uma Jewels

6/15/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with a stunning and hilarious visiting lecturer, Uma Jewels, leading a discussion on drag inspirations and how those change (or don't) over time. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Uma on Facebook and Instagram and see her live at Crossings Lexington!

Duration:00:59:03

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Critical Diversity Theory: Visiting Lecturer Vanta Black

6/1/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Vanta Black, to discuss her experiences as a drag queen while simultaneously fighting all sorts of isms (as well as a busy schedule). Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Vanta on Instagram and Twitter @vantablackcincy and as hypochrisy on TikTok!

Duration:01:10:12

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Free Day!

5/18/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess improvise their way through an episode by going back to their roots--an icebreaker, some Drag Vocab, and a 90s-themed Pop Quiz! Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Duration:00:41:10

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Welcoming the Incoming Class: Visiting Lecturer Jamona Fever

5/4/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Jamona Fever, to discuss why we should give new or unknown performers a chance. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Jamona on Facebook (Jamona R. Fever) and Instagram (randallg19)!

Duration:00:58:03

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Civic Discourse

4/20/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss the importance of voting in primary and local elections, civic duty as a member of the queer community, and auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, farewell to Below Zero/The Cabaret. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Not sure who's on your ballot? Check out https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page

Duration:00:41:21

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Spirit Day: Visiting Lecturer Natalia Marie Milian

4/6/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Natalia Marie Milian, to discuss her experiences as a proud, black trans woman in the Midwest drag scene.. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Natalia on Facebook (Natalia Maria Milian), Instagram (natalia.m.milian), and Snapchat (nataliamarie115)

Duration:00:48:22

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Pep Rally: Visiting Lecturer Brentlee Bich

3/23/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Brentlee Bich, to discuss their experiences as a male entertainer in the Midwest drag scene. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Brentlee on socials, including TikTok @itsbrentleebich

Duration:01:02:24

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Performance Ethics and Civics: Visiting Lecturer The Lady Phaedra

3/9/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, The Lady Phaedra, to discuss the responsibilities of being a drag performer. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to get your Phaedra merch! https://theladyphaedra.threadless.com/

Duration:01:16:58

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Lesson in Professional Etiquette

2/23/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss drag etiquette's unspoken rules for performing. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Feeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/

Duration:00:56:35

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Finishing School Valedictorian: Visiting Lecturer Karina Lee Phoenix

2/9/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Karina Lee Phoenix, to help us examine and discuss the sparkliest facet in the crown of drag, pageants. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Karina for upcoming shows at https://www.facebook.com/karina.phoenix.73

Duration:01:08:39

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Class Discussion: Drag in Straight Spaces

1/26/2022
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss performing and enjoying drag in typically straight spaces. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Feeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/

Duration:00:50:09

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Semester's End (We're Not Voguing; We're Just Italian)

11/3/2021
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess recap drag Christmas, a.k.a. Halloween, and celebrate P.H. Dee’s birthday by discussing some highlights over the last three years. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Feeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/

Duration:00:34:59

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21st Century Restoration: Visiting Lecturers Trayla Parks and Casey Pond

10/18/2021
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome two visiting lecturers, Trayla Parks and Casey Pond, to discuss their upcoming reign and the many exciting changes they’re hoping to implement within the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Duration:01:04:16

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Hot School Lunch: Visiting Lecturer Benita Bloom

10/6/2021
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Benita Bloom, to discuss growing up in Appalachia and how their gender identity shaped them as a person and a bearded queen. Be sure to find Benita on social media and see her live! Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Duration:00:58:18

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Dermatology Wellness (and Whitney)

9/22/2021
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess briefly talk about healthy skin routines (or the lack thereof) and then finish it out with a round of Pop Quiz! Whitney Edition. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Duration:00:33:55

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Business Realness 201: Putting on a Show

9/8/2021
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess give advice on the basics for putting on your very own drag show. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Duration:00:59:36

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Anti-Bullying Convocation: Visiting Lecturer Scarlett Fever

8/25/2021
P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Scarlett Fever, to discuss something we’re all familiar with--bullying--both inside and outside the drag community. Be sure to find Scarlett on social media and see her live at the Welcome Inn in Richmond, Indiana, Old Street Saloon in Monroe, Ohio, and Bar 1868 in Oxford, Ohio! Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Duration:01:07:49