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 a visiting lecturer, Landon Stripp, to discuss how one might navigate mental health and/or disability in the world of drag, especially during the pandemic. Thank Landon Stripp with a tip for his hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @madzpumpkinCash App: $madzpumpkinRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

Midwest Drag 101

(Demonic) Psychology of Hidden Disabilities: Visiting Lecturer Landon Stripp

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 discuss the veracity of popular drag myths to set the record straight...well, as straight as we can.Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to check out Dee's performance along with some other excellent local talent:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwSooPAQxs087QRrY5b0wAnd you know you want that P.H. Dee merch:https://phdee.threadless.com/

Classical Mythology

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, Wayne and Ashley to participate in some of our favorite segments and games. These two Slay Queens host an awesome podcast out of Cincinnati that may not be about drag, but they help us school the children nonetheless.Royalty Free Music from BensoundBe sure to listen, rate, review, subscribe to Slay Queens wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow them on social media @slayqueenspod

Field Day with the Slay Queens

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’re making some class announcements and playing a special round of Pop Quiz! Gaga edition to keep our spirits bright as we enter the new year.Royalty Free Music from BensoundYou know you want that P.H. Dee merch:https://phdee.threadless.com/

Class Announcements

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 a visiting lecturer, Trayla Parks, to help us understand the International Imperial Court System, and in particular how this system works within Cincinnati. Thank Trayla Parks with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @TraylaParksCash App: $TraylaParksRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

Intro to Social WERK: Visiting Lecturer Trayla Parks

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’re getting down to business, literally! We’re discussing aspects of accounting, managing, and marketing as a freelance drag performer.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Intro to Business Realness

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, Coca Mocha La'Tif, also known as The Fabulous Breezy Van Buren, to join our discussion on gender identity and expression and how this informs art forms, including but not limited to drag, and watch out, she might take you to the mat if you don’t pay attention.Thank Coca Mocha La'Tif with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @BreYonRoxCash App: $BreYonRoxZelle: breon.c.dorsey@gmail.comAlso be sure to check her out on social media at BreYonRox and tune into her VR YouTube channel at BroYonRox VR or TikTok at BreYonRoxMySoxRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

Let's Get Physical Education! Visiting Lecturer: Coca Mocha La'Tif

 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 define and discuss what performers mean by “home bar” or “being on cast,” and what the perks and drawbacks associated with these things might be. Stay tuned after the episode for a preview of Dee's appearance on Slay Queens.Give Slay Queens a listen here or any other place you listen to your favorite podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mYjdhZTFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNzRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

Home Room Chatter: Vocab Review

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, Aura Tannen, to help us honor the spooky season by reviewing Dragula: Resurrection with us and continue our ongoing discussion on alternative drag. Thank Aura Tannen with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @AuratannenCash App: $AuratannenRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

Resurrection Review: Visiting Lecturer Aura Tannen

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, P.H. Dee and Jess discuss the trials and tribulations of dating as a drag queen.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Social Theory: Dating is a Drag

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, Annita Melody, to discuss starting off as a drag performer and some of the challenges and successes a drag baby may experience. Thank Annita Melody with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @dillon_smallsCash App: $dillonsmallsRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

First Year Orientation: Visiting Lecturer Annita Melody

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, P.H. Dee and Jess do their first crowdsourced discussion, in which they consider the different reasons that (straight) women love drag.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Women and Gender Studies

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, P.H. Dee and Jess do their best to focus on their hopes for the future of Midwest drag and in general. They also revive a few neglected segments, including Drag Vocab and Pop Quiz!Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Semester's End: A Study of Hope

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 a visiting lecturer, Barbie Crash, to talk about drag as performance art as well as the importance of strong drag family values. Along the way we also give some music and movie recommendations since we're still under Miss Rona's reign.Thank Barbie Crash with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @barbiecrashRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

Smoking in the Girls' Room: Visiting Lecturer Barbie Crash

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, Kora Sline, to talk about every queen’s crowning glory, hair, and also discuss some of the most meaningful (good or bad) moments as a performer, and how we can deal with things when they don’t quite go as planned. Thank Kora Sline with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @kora-sline Cash App: koraslineRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

Beauty School Knockout: Visiting Lecturer Kora Sline

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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