To celebrate International Drag Queen Day, here’s a list of some of our favorite interviews with the most famous drag queens alive. From the outrageous Lady Bunny to the supermodel of the world RuPaul, these ground-breaking entertainers share one thing in common. Besides being able to walk the runway in a pair of heels, they all have a passion for performing, to make us laugh at ourselves and to make us think– even when they are acting like fools.

Who would you like to see on the show who hasn’t been on yet? I hope you enjoy listening to them again as much as we enjoyed talking to these legendary ladies. Click on the jump for the whole list.

Holly Woodlawn
Listen to the two part interview: #100 and #101
One of our earliest interviews, Holly Woodlawn was one of the first breakout Andy Warhol Superstars -people who were famous in New York in the late 70’s for being their outrageous selves, and for being in his (actually Paul Morrisey’s) films. In her book “A Low Life in High Heels” Holly talks about being roomates with Divine.

Peaches Christ
Listen to the interview in show #685 “Peaches Christ Will Save You”
San Francisco Drag Queen, cable access television personality and camp horror movie buff Peaches Christ talks about how her cult Midnight Mass movie series got started and gives insight into some of her favorite, sickest and wildest films of all-time.

RuPaul
Listen to the interview in show #648, “Starbootylicious”
The world’s most famous drag queen, RuPaul reflects on her her 1993 chart topping hit song “Supermodel (You Better Work),” career and her new movie “Starrbooty,” a re-visioning of her 1987 original cult classic. Did her musical success eventually overwhelm her?

Lady Bunny
Listen to the interview in show #213, “That’s Why The Lady is a Tramp” Wigstock founder Lady Bunny explains how she comes up with her tacky jokes, why she dresses the way she does, spills the beans on her former roommate RuPaul and insulting Pamela Anderson at the Comedy Central Roast.

Hedda Lettuce
Listen to the interview in show #644, “Lettuce Entertain You”New York City based drag queen comedian Hedda Lettuce talks about her career in comedy, her roots doing cable access television and why her hair is green. Did the green queen of mean ever consider another approach to performing?

Coco Peru
Listen to the interview in show #935, “Crazy for Coco Peru”
Best known for her performances in the films “Girls Will Be Girls” and “Trick” Bronx drag queen Coco Peru talks about how she came up with her famous catchphrase “It Burns” and how she was devastated after filming it because she thought nobody would find her funny.

Varla Jean Merman
Listen to the interview in show #942, “In the Pink with Varla Jean Merman” Jeffrey Roberson talks about how he developed Varla Jean Merman, his roots in New Orleans, his friendship with the gals from Girls Will Be Girls the popular film and short web series and what’s it’s like behind the scenes of Project Runway and All My Children.

Ongina
Listen to the interview in show #937, “A Taste of Ongina”
Ongina made national news when he boldly came out about his HIV positive status on the reality tv show “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” What are some common misconceptions people have about drag queens, gay men and Filipinos? How costumes help us be the people we want to be?

Jackie Beat
Listen to the interview in show #903, “Jackie Beat Speaks”
Jackie talks about her over the top song parodies and her one woman show “Jackie Beat Is A Whole Lotta’ Love” ran a record 18 months at NYC’s premiere cabaret. She has appeared several movies including Flawless with Robert DeNiro and the cult hit Wigstock: The Movie.

Jade Sotomayor
Listen to the interview in show #934, “Under the Hood with Jade”
Jade, a rising star in Chicago’s nightlife, here to take us under the hood of the hit TV show. Jade was the only drag queen from Chicago that made it on the series. When she’s done with her act, she cleans up and returns to the stage as a hot male dancer.

Bebe Zahara Benet
Listen to the interview in show #953, “Will Bebe Zahara Benet Win?”
Taped just before the final episode in RuPaul’s Drag Race, winner Bebe Zahara Benet talks about her leaving her homeland of Cameroon West Africa to pursue a more creative life in the U.S. Did she have second thoughts on being on a TV show that pits drag queen against drag queen?

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