Episodes

  • The Rumor Mill: July 11, 2026

    The Rumor Mill: July 11, 2026
    Jul 15 2026
    The Rumor Mill is back with another week of Drag Race chatter, pop culture detours, and the kind of conversations that somehow only get weirder as the episode goes on. This week, Joe and Nathan dive into Disney pin collecting, a surprising engineering adventure beneath an Australian mountain, podcast comments that spark a larger discussion about authenticity, and the strange ways listeners keep crossing paths in the real world. Along the way, they tackle the latest Drag Race headlines, share updates from the Afterthought community, answer listener voicemails, and somehow end up talking rugby, Broadway, Zelda, and much more. As always, expect plenty of laughs, a few hot takes, and absolutely no guarantee that the conversation will stay on track. Follow us on social media and join the conversation on Patreon for bonus episodes, live recordings, and more from the Afterthought Media family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • AS11EP11 - All Star Talent Rumble

    AS11EP11 - All Star Talent Rumble
    Jul 13 2026
    Joe and Taylor recap RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11, Episode 11: "Tournament of All Stars Rumble." The queens battle it out in the season's talent show, but was Crystal Methyd the right winner? The hosts debate the judging, break down every performance, and discuss Jasmine Kennedie's emotional reaction after the results. They also dive into the ongoing tension between A'Keria C. Davenport and Silky Nutmeg Ganache, analyze the runway looks, and react to a lip sync that sends one more queen home just before the finale. As always, expect plenty of hot takes, laughs, and unapologetic opinions as the race for the crown reaches its final stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • AS11EP12 - Disco Smackdown for the Crown

    AS11EP12 - Disco Smackdown for the Crown
    Jul 20 2026
    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11, Episode 12 – "Disco SmackDown for the Crown" It's finale time! Joe and Taylor break down the epic lip sync SmackDown for the crown as the Top 4 battle it out to become the newest member of the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The boys discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the All Stars bracket format, debate whether the point system has run its course, and examine how strategy, alliances, and social politics shaped the season. They also weigh in on Joey J's surprising run to the finale, Crystal Methyd's dominant season, Jasmine Kennedy's controversial gameplay, and whether the final lip sync actually determined the winner. Plus: The fallout from the Rate-a-Queen reveal The queens answer each other's toughest questions A breakdown of every lip sync in the Disco SmackDown The return of iconic disco classics, including "The Main Event" and "MacArthur Park" Joe and Taylor reveal what they'd change about the All Stars format going forward Final thoughts on the season—and whether the right queen took the crown Join us as we close the book on All Stars 11 and look ahead to what's next for Drag Race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Rumor Mill: July 5, 2026

    The Rumor Mill: July 5, 2026
    Jul 8 2026
    This week on The Rumor Mill... It's a birthday edition of The Rumor Mill! Joe and Nathan keep things short(ish) with a voicemail-focused episode after Joe decides to spend his birthday taking it easy—and Nathan has to race off to rehearsal for Arsenic and Old Lace. Along the way, they discuss: Joe's first conversation with Nathan's partner, "Argentino" Why Joe happily skipped an 80-person Fourth of July party A behind-the-scenes look at The T and Nathan's new role as co-host The mystery surrounding Lori's infamous "Cancel that Rogaine!" moment The return of the Melissa Witt/Adam Burns murder-tip trivia Why the hosts seem to attract listeners from across the Commonwealth Ideas for a musical theater podcast (or at least a Lori musical theater segment) Which athletes have the hottest uniforms Vegas hotel talk, TMZ sightings, and Robert Mata updates Bob the Drag Queen's evolving relationship with drag Listener questions about the history and names of Afterthought Media shows An impressive musical voicemail audition from Pablo Plus, another fantastic batch of listener voicemails from Tom Bombs, Steven, Sasha, Lewis, Katie, Trevon, Trotsaway, Pablo, and more. As always, thank you to everyone who called in—and if you've been thinking about leaving a voicemail, this is your sign! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • AS11EP10 - Tell Me Something Good

    AS11EP10 - Tell Me Something Good
    Jul 6 2026
    The queens from all three brackets finally come together as the semifinals begin! This week, the remaining competitors take the stage to share personal stories with a message for their younger selves before serving up Red Carpet Realness on the runway. Joe and Taylor break down the strongest and weakest performances, debate whether Crystal Method deserved the win over fan favorite Joey Jay, and discuss the emotional showdown between Kennedy Davenport and A'Keria C. Davenport. Plus, they celebrate one of the most memorable lip syncs of the season, unpack the growing tension between A'Keria and Silky Nutmeg Ganache, and somehow spend a surprising amount of time talking about sitcom legend Mabel King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • The Rumor Mill: July 27, 2026

    The Rumor Mill: July 27, 2026
    Jul 28 2026
    Joe and Nathan are back live, and this week they cover everything from a heated debate over Studio Ghibli to an unexpected visit to the set of Extraction 3. Nathan explains why he just can't get into Hayao Miyazaki's films, Joe shares his experience seeing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm, and the two compare notes on Hollywood, Australian celebrities, and moviegoing etiquette. Plus, Nathan meets Chris Hemsworth, Joe recounts a very eventful trip to Universal CityWalk, the Rumor Mill Mailbag debuts with a brand-new theme song, and listeners send in voicemails, updates, and one unforgettable email that takes the conversation in a completely unexpected direction. In this episode: Nathan's controversial Miyazaki hot take Joe's Hollywood Bowl and The Odyssey adventures Behind the scenes on the set of Extraction 3 Meeting Chris Hemsworth (and almost Idris Elba) Australia's celebrity Mount Rushmore The debut of the Rumor Mill Mailbag Listener voicemails and star ratings Updates on the ongoing Lord Newton mystery Plus plenty of tangents, laughs, and Afterthought Media lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • The Rumor Mill: June 26, 2026

    The Rumor Mill: June 26, 2026
    Jul 1 2026
    This week on Rumor Mill, Joe and Nathan dive into the latest controversy surrounding Mistress Isabelle Brooks after a viral street interview sparks debate over consent, accountability, and whether the video should have ever been posted. They also explain why they skipped the latest Raven vs. Willam drama and what actually makes a story worth covering. Elsewhere, Nathan shares stories from a spectacular U.S. Embassy Fourth of July celebration in Australia, complete with Route 66 décor, fireworks, free food, and enough patriotic merch to fill a suitcase. The conversation expands into American culture, international perceptions of the U.S., and why visitors often come away with a very different impression than expected. Plus, Joe reviews the Australian LGBTQ+ horror film Leviticus, the hosts discuss their very different approaches to rating movies, laugh about an unforgettable high school production of Aladdin, introduce a brand-new recurring segment, and close the show with a heartfelt listener voicemail about how the Afterthought Media podcasts have helped through life's toughest moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • AS11EP09 - That's What She Said

    AS11EP09 - That's What She Said
    Jun 29 2026
    The road to the semifinals gets messy as the queens take on a lip sync acting challenge inspired by RuPaul's classic 1990s talk show! We break down the best (and worst) celebrity impressions, debate whether the judges got the placements right, and gush over a fantastic David Bowie-inspired runway. Then it's time for the point drama to reach its boiling point. We unpack shifting alliances, strategic gameplay, emotional confrontations, and RuPaul's surprising decision that changes the semifinal lineup. Plus, we discuss the mysterious Wild Card twist and share our predictions for which eliminated queen is about to make a dramatic return. Who truly earned a spot in the semifinals? And who do we hope is waiting inside that bingo cage? Tune in as we recap every shady, shocking, and spectacular moment from All Stars 11, Episode 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins