Dragged Through New York
Dragged Through New York
Hannah Weisz
Welcome to Dragged Through New York, a podcast on the past, present and future of the NYC drag scene! Originally a senior project for host Hannah Weisz, this podcast covers history and the experiences of current drag performers.Hannah Weisz (any pronouns) is a writer, performer, director, student, new drag queen and longtime drag fan. See more of their work on Instagram @hannahmweisz.Mae B. Tomorrow (she/her) is Hannah's drag persona. She is a woman exploring the paradox of femininity and the artifice of beauty through performance. See more of her work (Or, werk! Haha, get it? Because drag!) on Instagram @maebtomorrow. Book her on See the Queens.Check out the linked resource page for the bibliography and more sources on drag: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygFtASiwNdMUQR9g17GEsjuf5sxLxxCm0w_gE9evTg0/edit?usp=sharing
Listen to Your Mother with Stella D'oro
If you love queer rights, then you love disruptive activism. If you love New York drag, then you love Stella D'oro (she/her).Hannah Weisz (any pronouns) is a writer, performer, director, student, new drag queen and longtime drag fan. See more of their work on Instagram @hannahmweisz.Mae B. Tomorrow (she/her) is Hannah's drag persona. She is a woman exploring the paradox of femininity and the artifice of beauty through performance. See more of her work (Or, werk! Haha, get it? Because drag!) on Instagram @maebtomorrow. Book her on See the Queens.Content warning: mentions of AIDS, psychosis and anti-queerness.Check out the linked resource page for the bibliography and more sources on drag: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygFtASiwNdMUQR9g17GEsjuf5sxLxxCm0w_gE9evTg0/edit?usp=sharing
Jul 9, 2024
46 min
Being the King with Maxxx Pleasure and Xaddy Addy
Do you love a prop, pole or circus sideshow? Then hear from drag kings Maxxx Pleasure (he/him) and Xaddy Addy (they/he) about college collectives, Zoom cabarets and the evolution of New York drag.Keep an eye out for new episodes over the next few months... more interviews are coming soon!Hannah Weisz (any pronouns) is a writer, performer, director, student, new drag queen and longtime drag fan. See more of their work on Instagram @hannahmweisz.Mae B. Tomorrow (she/her) is Hannah's drag persona. She is a woman exploring the paradox of femininity and the artifice of beauty through performance. See more of her work (Or, werk! Haha, get it? Because drag!) on Instagram @maebtomorrow. Book her on See the Queens.Content warning: mentions of racism, sexism and anti-queerness.Check out the linked resource page for the bibliography and more sources on drag: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygFtASiwNdMUQR9g17GEsjuf5sxLxxCm0w_gE9evTg0/edit?usp=sharing
May 15, 2024
31 min
From Boomcack to Brooklyn with Nancy Nogood and Emigrate
Welcome back ladies and everyone! Hear from drag queens and collaborators Nancy Nogood (she/her) and Emigrate (she/her) about drag dynasty development, unfortunate foundation shade names, and the evolution of New York drag.Keep an eye out for new episodes over the next few months... more interviews are coming soon!Hannah Weisz (any pronouns) is a writer, performer, director, student, new drag queen and longtime drag fan. See more of their work on Instagram @hannahmweisz.Mae B. Tomorrow (she/her) is Hannah's drag persona. She is a woman exploring the paradox of femininity and the artifice of beauty through performance. See more of her work (Or, werk! Haha, get it? Because drag!) on Instagram @maebtomorrow. Book her on See the Queens.Content warning: explicit language, mentions of racism and anti-queerness.Check out the linked resource page for the bibliography and more sources on drag: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygFtASiwNdMUQR9g17GEsjuf5sxLxxCm0w_gE9evTg0/edit?usp=sharing
Apr 19, 2024
39 min
Breaking the Mold, Together with Damien Demise and Supernova
It's the first interview episode! Hear from drag entity Damien Demise (he/she/they/xyr) and drag queen Supernova (she/her) about horror video games, philosophy, and the evolution of New York drag.Keep an eye out for new episodes over the next few months... more interviews are coming soon!Hannah Weisz (any pronouns) is a writer, performer, director, student, new drag queen and longtime drag fan. See more of their work on Instagram @hannahmweisz.Mae B. Tomorrow (she/her) is Hannah's drag persona. She is a woman exploring the paradox of femininity and the artifice of beauty through performance. See more of her work (Or, werk! Haha, get it? Because drag!) on Instagram @maebtomorrow. Book her on See the Queens.Content warning: explicit language, mentions of racism and anti-queerness.Check out the linked resource page for the bibliography and more sources on drag: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygFtASiwNdMUQR9g17GEsjuf5sxLxxCm0w_gE9evTg0/edit?usp=sharing
Mar 22, 2024
28 min
Historical Overview
Welcome to Dragged Through New York's introductory episode! Hear about the inspiring figures and history that created today's thriving drag culture.Keep an eye out for new episodes over the next few months... interviews are coming soon!Hannah Weisz (any pronouns) is a writer, performer, director, student, new drag queen and longtime drag fan. See more of their work on Instagram @hannahmweisz.Mae B. Tomorrow (she/her) is Hannah's drag persona. She is a woman exploring the paradox of femininity and the artifice of beauty through performance. See more of her work (Or, werk! Haha, get it? Because drag!) on Instagram @maebtomorrow. Book her on See the Queens.Content warning: explicit language, mentions of police violence, racism and anti-queerness.Check out the linked resource page for the bibliography and more sources on drag: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygFtASiwNdMUQR9g17GEsjuf5sxLxxCm0w_gE9evTg0/edit?usp=sharing
Jan 4, 2024
36 min