Dragging it Down Under

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Category is: well at least one of us sounds good Hello Queens! Welcome to another episode of Dragging it Down Under, which we recorded remotely and ah, you can tell! 💀🤷‍♀️😵🫣
 
This week we discuss: a new addition to the Scream Queens Line Up, poor Spanky makes an exit on Celeb Treasure Island, a hilarious episode of Queens who like to watch, and a drag auction that everyone should get behind! 
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you around Australia - holy moly there are so many drag events ON!
Don’t miss this episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.
🪩💃 Drag Near You 🪩💃
 
Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbal Country (QLD) 
Join Moreton Bay's first-ever Sunset Pride Cruise  
https://dolphinwild.rezdy.com/652987/moreton-bay-sunset-pride-cruise 
 
Drag Bingo at The Prince Consort 
https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/theprincebris/drag-queen-bingo-8622545110? 
 
Sporties Even Fabber Fridays hosted by the legendary Miss Synthetique
stagram.com/sportiesqld/?hl=en
Come to Daddy https://www.instagram.com/cometodaddy_brisbane/?igsh=MXQ0NXF2MGltemVxMg%3D%3D 
Gadigal Country (NSW)
Charli XCX tribute night at POOF DOOF
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brat-doof-2-syd-charli-xcx-tribute-night-at-poof-doof-tickets-1014260930747?
 
Drag Queen Walking Tour - Sydney's LGBT District
https://fabulouswondermama.com.au/walking-tour/ 
 
Drag Take Over Halloween edition at the Blackbird Bar
https://phishandphreak.com/product/drag-takeover-halloween/ 
 
Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country (VIC)
MOLLIE'S BAR AND DINER: 
https://www.molliesbaranddiner.com.au 
 
Whadjuk Noongar Country (WA)
BarbieQs Drag Brunch 
https://heatseeker.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/70ff4006-dfd9-444a-adf6-a13309844d71 
 
DIVAS – The Drag Revue
https://thewoodvale.com.au/event/divas-the-drag-revue-10/ 
 
Kaurna Country (SA)
Charli XCX Night at Marys Poppin)
https://www.maryspoppin.com/events/brat-long-wknd-event 
 
 

Love Hate Snatch Game

Category is: Cheese and Daubers (Sorry Gayleen!)You right babes?! Welcome to a very giggly episode of Dragging it Down Under, your favorite podcaster’s favourite podcast, that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.
This week we go to Brisbane Pride with Jem! She reviews everything from Hannah Conda’s pet pageant to how she was setting an umbrella trend on the day. We also discuss the latest episode of Global Allstars, the launch of Dragula Season 6 and Mitzi’s favourite drag queen has dropped some Merch for the first time *Adds to cart*We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you around Australia - holy moly there are so many drag events ON!
Don’t miss our 11th episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.
🪩💃 Drag Near You 🪩💃
Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbal Country (QLD)
A new inclusive bar has opened up in West End Meanjin - Call me Daddy - featuring loads of cool weekly events plus drag shows every Saturday with different queens. Shows at 8, 9pm and 10pm 
Follow - Come to Daddy Brisbane
 
Gold Coast Hairy Mary's, GC's newest inclusive bar has Bingo every thursdays from 7pm
Follow - Hairy Mary's
Hairy Mary’s Website
 
Drag Queen Trivia with Ivyy Monroe, Lulu Lemans & Anisa Nanduala
Wednesday, 2 October 
Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Get Tickets
 
Drag Queen Bingo
Monday, Sept 30
Kings Beach Tavern
Get Tickets!
 
Gadigal Country (NSW)
Coastal Twist Festival
From October 1st to 6th, Coastal Twist is set to bring six days of surprises, fun, and profound experiences celebrating LGBTIQ arts and culture.  More info! 
 
Ken’s Dream House
Sat Sept 28 & Sun 29 Sep
Sydney Fringe Darling Quarter, Village Green, South Tent
Get Tickets! 
 
Drag Bingo
Wednesday 2 Oct
Ettalong Diggers, Ettalong Beach
More info! 
 
Coastie Carnie Fairday 2024
Sunday 6 Oct, 2024
Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Umina Beach
More info! 
 
ThurSLAY Twist Edition
Thursday 3 Oct
FunHaus Factory, Gosford
More info! 
Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country (VIC)
Bite Club: 2nd Serve
Saturday 28 Sep & Sunday 29 Sep
Playhouse, Southbank
Get Tickets! 
 
Pride Drag Bingo at Pride of our Footscray  
Running every Friday from 4 Oct to Fri 20 Dec 
Pride of Footscray, Footscray 
Get Tickets! 
Whadjuk Noongar Country (WA)
Drag Brunch at The Court
Saturdays monthly from 7th September until 7 December 
The Court, Perth
Get Tickets!
 
 
Find out more about Pattie Gonia and her merch! Click here. 
 
 

Absolutely Amazing!

Category is: shenaniganising Hello hello hello! Welcome to another episode of Dragging it Down Under, your favorite podcaster’s favourite podcast, that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.
This week we are catching up to discuss the meteorical rise of the Season 16 fandom at award shows including Plane Jane and her impact at the VMA’s and the Emmys. We gloss over the tea of the latest Global Allstars episode and end with some local Queen tea (which we love!) 
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you around Australia. 
Don’t miss our 10th episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.
🪩💃 Drag Near You 🪩💃
Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbal Country (QLD) 
MELT FESTIVAL INFO HERE 
Drag Queen Bingo at the Salisbury Hotel
Thursday, 26 September 
Get Tickets
Drag Queen Bingo at Kings Beach Tavern
Monday, 23 September 
Get Tickets
Drag Queen Bingo Hosted at Wallaby Hotel 
Tuesday, 24 September Get Tickets
Gadigal Country (NSW)
Kath & Kim Drag Bingo at The Evan Theatre
Saturday, 28 September
Get Tickets 
Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country (VIC)
SHOWBIZ Extravaganza at DT's Hotel
Saturday, 28 September
Get Tickets 
Whadjuk Noongar Country (WA)
The Court in Boorloo (Perth)⁠ Weekly Drag every Wednesday 
More info here 
 
Sources
Lulu Lemon’s Bridge2Brisbane info here. 

Citrus Queens and Sour Faces

Category is: we’re back!
Can you deal? It’s Dragging it Down Under, your favorite podcaster’s favourite podcast, that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.
This week we are catching up to discuss the drama after the Canada’s Drag Race, Canada vs the World finale, the backlash after a few episodes of Global Allstars and the ongoing hate for RuGals vs Internationals. Spankie is on Treasure Island and Trixie tops 4M followers on IG!
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you around Australia. 
Don’t miss our ninth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.
 
Support Spankie and Arohanui Hospice, click here.
Pre-order Art Simone’s latest book Drag Queens Down Under, ⁠click here. ⁠ 
Check out Art Simone’s merchandise - ⁠https://www.artsimone.com/store⁠ 
 
Drag Near You
QLD
Drag Queen Bingo at Miami Marketta
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Drag Queen Bingo at Aspley Tavern
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WA
Drag Bingo at Old Courthouse
Get tickets  
Sugarush: Charli xcx Brat Party at Connections Night Club
Get tickets 
NSW
Sculpt Your Mate or Date
Get tickets  
VIC
Drag Bingo at Felecia
Get tickets 
80s Drag Bingo with Della Katessen 
Get tickets 
SA 
SaturSlay Mary Poppins
Get tickets 
 

See how we do this podcast, very demure, very mindful

Category is: you’re a winner baby!
It's Dragging it Down Under, your favorite podcaster’s favourite podcast, that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.
This week the tea is thick and juicy as we discuss the first Episode of Global Allstars and try not to say the word, “iconic” a million times. Kween’s costume drama, Fiercalicious speaks out and Nymphia Wind won’t get off her phone! 
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you - even NZ is included!
Don’t miss our eighth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a ⁠DM on Instagram⁠ @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on ⁠TikTok⁠ @draggingitdownunder.
 
Additional note Wear it Purple Day is happening on Friday August 30th. WEAR PURPLE and celebrate diversity and inclusion, for young people in the LGBTQIA+ community. The day aims to foster supportive, safe, and empowering environments where individuals can embrace their true selves without fear of discrimination. Let's come together and stand against bullying, promote equality, and show that every person, regardless of their identity, are loved and valued. Head to ⁠wearitpurple.org⁠ for more info. Or,⁠ donate here⁠. Drag Near You 🪩💃✨
Aus Wide
Sugarush: Charli xcx Brat Party
Charli xcx appreciation night with DJs and drag queens
23 August - The Brightside, Brisbane
30 August - Mary’s Underground, Sydney
30 August - Connections, Perth
6 September - Stay Gold, Melbourne
Get tickets
 
Qld
Camp Hers: Cabaret at Communify Qld, Woolloongabba Substation.
Friday 24/08
Get tickets
 
Drag Queen Bingo P!nk edition at Miami Marketta 
Wednesday 28/08
Get tickets
 
VIC
Minus18's Wear It Purple® Pride Party at The Victorian Pride Centre
Saturday 24/08
Ages 12 to 19 ONLY
Get tickets
 
Showbiz Extravaganza
Saturday 24/08 and 31/08
DT's Hotel Richmond
Get tickets
 
Pride Trivia Night at The Stolberg Hotel, Preston
Wednesday 28/08
Get tickets
 
TAS
Drag Bingo with Pussay Poppins and special guests Society Salamanca, Hobart
Friday 30/08
Get tickets
 
WA
Balls Up Bingo + Drag Show at Mercure Bunbury Sanctuary Golf Resort, Bunbury
Friday 30/08
Get tickets 
 

Category is: Kween Kongapalooza

Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favorite podcast that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.
TW: Alcoholism is briefly talked about.
To celebrate Global Allstars premiering - we are giving you four reasons why we LOVE Kween Kong our Drag Deep Dive this week. We’ll be chatting about her rise to Drag stardom, her style and the courage behind the crown. As always we’ll be keeping you up to date with all the QUEEN TEA you can handle - from Eureka’s surprise elimination from Canada’s Drag Race, to an ex-prime ministerial pride party, to a roller-skating rooftop extravaganza that has us green! 
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you.
Don’t miss our seventh episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15  ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.
 
Additional note about Wear it Purple Day - this is an annual event held on the last Friday of August that celebrates diversity and inclusion, for young people in the LGBTQIA+ community. The day aims to foster supportive, safe, and empowering environments where individuals can embrace their true selves without fear of discrimination. Wear purple August 30th and stand together against bullying, promote equality, and show that every person, regardless of their identity, are loved and valued. Head to wearitpurple.org for more info. Or, donate here.
Drag Near You 🪩💃✨
Heelfire Club D&D edition Out On TopUnsung HeroesPINK PONY DRAG BRUNCH Wear It Purple CabaretDrag Bingo at the Old Courthouse
 
Follow the Queens
Eureka
Kween Kong
 
Show links
Eureka post reference
Voting for DIVA awards via The Star Observer 
Priyanka accepts award
Kween Kong on “My First Time”
 

Sorry RAUL!

Category is: Double the Queen Tea 💅
Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favorite podcast that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.
You've heard of the Double Diamond, well this week we are gifting your two weeks worth of international Drag Goss, that's double the goss thank you very much. From Angeria's win, to Kween Kong about to RULE on Global Allstars (just a week away!) and Minnie Cooper officially becomes the DIVA we all know she was (Congrats!)
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you this month.
Don’t miss our sixth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder. Drag Near You: ABBA Drag Bingo Melbourne 
Judy's Drag Ball Hobart
Barnyard Bingo Bash
Coyote Fugly:
HighSchool Reunion
Drag Bingo Darwin
Sources
Home Stretch
Global All Stars
 
 
 

We’re doing a lot of touching

Category is: DragCon 2024 
Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favorite podcast that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.
This week we are taking you straight to RuPaul’s DragCon 2024 where it felt like almost every queen in the world was in attendance (except you Spankie 😭) and as you can imagine, there is QUEEN TEA out the wah-zoo and so many lewks to discuss. Especially from our Aussie glamazons.This is our Drag Deep Dive this week, too! 
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you this month - hint, there’s a drag show for every state! 
Don’t miss our fifth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 10  ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder.
Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.
Handy Links:
EventsBalls OUT Bingo Brisbane
https://www.instagram.com/ballsoutbingobrisbane/?hl=en
 
Balls OUT Bingo at The Wickham
https://thewickham.com.au/events/balls-out-bingo/
Hey Felicia! A Drag and Dine Musical 2.0 Brisbane
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hey-felicia-a-drag-and-dine-musical-20-tickets-153608722825?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=ig&utm_content=6528173468294&utm_term=6301008296894&utm_campaign=6301008296094
 
Drag Run-a-way Pageant Maleny
https://www.therangebowfestival.org/all-events/drag-pageant-2?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Sales&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABppEWd-HbPmMqbej6bgWqhyqWsvSK0nLowGj-z3VF1dLMpdg5AXFn8vVf3w_aem_J6mZUnpO0WbnM54r-pnoXg
 
BRAT Adelaide
https://www.maryspoppin.com/events/brat-charli-xcx-night 
 
Judge Judy Hobart
https://www.judystasmania.com/who-we-are 
 
Dragon Bingo Darwin
https://www.facebook.com/share/VN3avujsXqEbuKpo/?mibextid=9VsGKo 
 
Drag take Over Canberra
https://phishandphreak.com/product/drag-takeover-blackbird-aug/
 
Broken Heel NSW
https://www.bhfestival.com/about-broken-heel/ 
 
Gabriella Labucci and Rachel Grace Music ‘Showstoppers’
https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=a07153de-3c9d-4185-a250-3efbeec09631&theme=outlined-light&accent=hex,000000&venueid=8259&date=2024-08-09&serviceids=event_040ZYN4I9PT88_1719457825486 
 
Sources
Buy Morphine Merch to support a Queen - https://www.morphinelovedion.com/collections/new-merch 
 
Just Like That by Hannah Conda - https://open.spotify.com/track/79uJl2mF3txeeTIakRpUW1?si=3a1d84ec96464d65 
 
Race Chasers Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2pJvYcYBD6A4MPkWagUtb7?si=51eb5362f3a44454 
 
William Dragcon ‘24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArSRFcbEif4 
 

No One Likes a Burnt Out Queen

Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favorite podcast that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.
This week in Queen Tea - it’s bloody Drag Christmas out there! SO many shows have been announced, including Bianca Del Rio’s Dead Inside tour and Trixie’s Solid Pink Disco - Blonde Edition. We also talk about the buffoons protesting Drag Story Time in Adelaide, and did Gabriella Labucci throw shade at Hannah Conda?
We’ll also be reviewing Ru’s memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings, and reporting on three things we’ve both learned after listening to the book.
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you this month - hint, there’s SO much drag happening around Aus!
Don’t miss our fourth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 6 ratings!
Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.
Handy Links:
Events
Dragged Out - https://www.luxxegoldcoast.com.au/event-details/dragged-out-the-ultimate-drag-competition
Diva Awards - https://divaawards.com.au/
Rassputin’s Wet Posse - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rassputins-wet-posse-presents-wet-wednesdays-tickets-770034302327?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Bob the Drag Queen’s favorite club in Adelaide: https://www.maryspoppin.com/
Queer Ball Sunshine Coast: https://events.humanitix.com/sunshine-coast-queer-ball
Read Ru’s The House of Hidden Meanings: https://www.amazon.com/House-Hidden-Meanings-Memoir/dp/0063263904
Sources
Davenport back-up queen All Stars Season 9: https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/07/10/drag-race-kennedy-davenport-all-stars-9/
Adelaide protests:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13637873/Drag-queen-storytime-Adelaide.html
https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/frightening-protests-drag-storytime-sa-salisbury-library/232037
Sydney storytime: https://www.starobserver.com.au/artsentertainment/drag/city-of-sydney-regular-drag-storytime-events/231958

The world is on fire but at least we have drag

Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favourite pod that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the World. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the artform of drag.
This week we have new segment audio added to the pod - we’re moving up in the world folks 😎
We’re talking all things Queen Tea -  were Roxxi and Vanjie robbed during the Rusical? The 2 million dollar lawsuit in NZ involving drag queens, to a stolen stipend which has us asking - why are there so many Queens positioned as thieves? We’ll also be deep-diving and reviewing the ultra iconic PrIscilla Queen of the Desert movie - that’s right - we’re going through the ENTIRE movie.
We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you this month - hint, there’s SO much drag happening and this makes us so happy.
Don’t miss our third episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favourite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder
That drag show, Brisbane.https://anywhere.is/event/that-drag-show/
Bob the Drag Queen's, It’s Wild: https://www.itdevents.com/tours/bob 
Book a queen: https://www.bookaqueen.com.au/ 
Drag Trivia on the Gold Coast
Fountain Lakes in Lockdown: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=FOUNTAIN24
Ballarat Drag Bingo: https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/goldfields/whats-on/community/drag-bingo-with-gabriella-labucci-and-xena-ghost---fundraiser-spectacular
Drag Brunch at Cloudland :https://www.cloudland.tv/brunch-with-bite/
Drag Run Away Pageant
Sources
Stolen stipend allegations 
WOWIE awards