Come On In, Queens

Today we’re unpacking our thoughts on Survivor 49 so far. Listen, it's not great, but there's still time. Plus, revisiting some of our recent interviews with Survivor alumni and fans. But first let's address Winnie’s face bra and talk about being a side. Survivor content at 20 minutes after the intrigue of the lady-gasm. This one goes everywhere.

Sean Ross, co-host of Drop Your Buffs , joins us to talk all things Survivor, fandom, and his podcasting origin story. We dive into his journey - from interning at Deja The View , to Miss Thing , a show celebrating female singer-songwriters, to launching Drop Your Buffs with Evan Ross Katz. We chat about how Survivor has changed over the years, why strong female players still define the game, and...

Jacob and Winnie sit down with the incredible Caroline Courtis - finalist from Australian Survivor: Titans vs. Rebels . Caroline is a beautiful human and one of those rare people who radiates both strength and softness - she’s kind, warm, tough as nails, and never afraid to speak her mind or show vulnerability . Caroline opens up about people-pleasing, self-identity, and the lessons learned throug...

In this conversation, somatic practitioner and friend of the pod Kallie Klug breaks down the patterns of fawning and people-pleasing, showing how they’re rooted in trauma and shape our relationships. She shares tools for tuning into the body, setting boundaries, and even embracing our “bad side" drawing from her and Parvati's course, How Villains Are Made . We also talk Survivor , explori...

Today we’re joined by a true queen, a rebel queen - Kirby Bentley! You know Kirby from Australian Survivor: Titans v Rebels and the most recent season, Australia vs the World . Kirby is celebrated for her charm, her bold and aggressive gameplay, and the kind of magnetic energy that keeps us all talking. This episode, we’re diving into the hard-hitting topics: what it really smells like at camp, th...

In today’s powerful episode, Jacob opens up about his deeply personal journey of growing up in, and ultimately escaping a religious cult. He takes listeners on a crash course through key biblical teachings often used to condemn queer people, breaking down their historical context and lasting societal impact. From purity culture to patriarchal structures, we explore how these ideologies still echo...

Today we're talking K-pop Demon Hunters, revisiting the campy chaos of I Know What You Did Last Summer , sexual awakenings with Ryan Phillipe, and sharing our semi-awake thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 .

As Jacob gears up to watch his very first season of Big Brother (BB27), Winnie is here to catch us all up with a crash course in BB history. You don’t need to binge 26 seasons, just tune in with us this summer. From iconic players and wild strategy to chaotic twists and a few personal connections along the way, we're diving into what makes Big Brother the messy, addictive ride it is. Class is in s...

We’re back for part 2 of our horror deep dive and this time, we’re unpacking the cult chaos of Sleepaway Camp . From jaw-dropping twists to... well, Judy. We’re breaking it all down with a Survivor twist. Join us as we chug energy drinks, embrace our inner weirdos, and cast your favorite (and least favorite) Survivor legends into classic slasher archetypes. Who’s the Final Girl? Who gets scalded b...

Our dear friend and horror aficionado, Johnny Marth, drops by to take us on a bloody good journey through the history of the final girl . Drawing from deep horror knowledge and Men, Women, and Chainsaws , we unpack the evolution of this iconic trope, the rise of queer characters in the genre, and why the gays have always loved a good slasher. Plus, we're drawing parallels between horror films and...

Today we're talking recovery updates, giving unsolicited career advice, and—most importantly—dropping our buffs and picking up our jawlines. That's right, it's high time we shamelessly objectify the hot boys of Survivor . From jungle hunks, twinks vs twunks, and strategic zaddies, we're playing a little game of Guess That Castaway ... by their abs.

This week on Come On In, Queens , our dear friend Matt drops by for an etymology lesson on a word that's very top of mind: malapropism . We’re also catching up on Winnie’s recovery from facial feminization surgery, discussing reparenting and chosen family. Plus, we’re reacting to the latest Drag Race All Stars 10 episode and diving into the freshly revealed cast of The Traitors US Season 4. Happy...

Today we're going a bit deeper. We're discussing healing from relational trauma, STIs, and Winnie's upcoming facial feminization surgery. On a lighter note, we're giving our parting thoughts on Survivor Season 48. meaty nipples, and reactions to the chaotic casting announcement for Season 50. Come on in, QUEENS!

Today on Come On In, Queens , we’re talking music, chance encounters, and life updates before diving into a fantasy season we’re dying to see: Survivor: Queens vs Favorites . That’s right, we’re revealing the RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty we’d cast alongside Survivor legends discussed in previous episodes. Who's giving strategic eleganza and who’s sashaying away at the first tribal? Tune in for our d...

In this episode we're talking drag brunch and life coaching with the queen along with a true fan-service season of Survivor. That would be Survivor: Australia vs. the World, premiering this summer. We’re seated for the return of legends like Parvati and Cirie, dissecting George’s delicious villainy, and stanning Shonee as the Aussie it-girl we didn’t know we needed. Also, Winnie may have falle...

Before our hopes were dashed by the actual Season 50 cast announcement, we dreamed big. This episode, we’re building our fantasy Survivor 50 lineup packed with queer icons, legendary women, and pure eye candy. We’re talking strategy and thirst traps, with a side of sibilant sss, horror movie tangents, and a dash of midlife awakenings

In our pilot episode of Come On In, Queens , we’re breaking down some of the biggest characters in Survivor history—and spoiler alert: they’re all women. From archetypes and outliers to confessional GOATS and social assassins, we’re talking about the queens who defined the game, carried confessionals, and made tribal council must-see TV . We get into why female players so often deliver the most me...