Craig & Friends

Defying Goth Charlotte’s sage advice, I open The Lament Configuration and plunge into a world full sights & scenes I never imagined: Clive Barker’s HELLRAISER. Will I escape the clutches of Pinhead & their backup band? You’ll have to listen now to find out. For more Goth Charlotte, sign-up to her OnlyFans now to get the whole picture. And more. Charlotte Sartre Twitter https://x.com/gothch...

Craig and special guest co-host Jake Shears welcome Jessica Harper to talk Crabby Cooking, naked rooftop dancing, Weapons Of Ass Destruction, Jessica’s fabulous podcast “Winnetka”, Bette Midler, the magic of Paul Williams, being a mom, “Phantom Of The Paradise”, spanking situations, Dario Argento, “Stardust Memories”, bakin’ til it bubbles, being in “Suspiria” twice,, Brian De Palma, WASPland, “Sh...

Standup comic, Twitch partner and gamer par-excellence Lisa Wallen joins me to discuss film adaptations of beloved video games, Metal Gear Solid, the original Snake Plissken, party parents, anime, neutralizing trolls, Zelda, gremlin mode, Gundam love, tailgating, Resident Evil, OCD, getting doxxed after suffering a life-changing personal tragedy, increasing your quality of life by embracing your p...

Trans icon Cid Bullens & I continue our in-depth chat about his fabulous new book  TransElectric: My Life As A Cosmic Rock Star , getting clean & sober in the hedonistic 70s, dealing with the loss of his daughter, existential depression and much more. https://cidnybullens.com/home Buy  TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rock Star    https://a.co/d/fKXfHkK Check the refreshed benefit tiers...

The legendary Cid Bullens joins me to talk about his fabulous new book TransElectric: My Life As A Cosmic Rock Star , transitioning at 62, gender dysphoria, working with & hanging out with Elton John, the gender spectrum, dissociation, American Bandstand , implicit expectations of gender presentation in varying contexts, misogyny in the music business, making your way into the rooms that matte...

I'm joined by guest co-host Deven Green and welcome the legendary James St. James to talk Michelle Visage, the influence and loss of Stephen Saban, showing gratitude with pizza-pies, ketamine predicaments, friend families, Transformations With James St. James , working at World Of Wonder, chasing bumps, Disco Bloodbath , drag queen retirement homes, Andy Warhol, the Club Kid era, Michael Alig,...

Nashville’s pre-eminent film writer & curator Jason Shawhan joins me for an in-depth discussion and analysis of the feminist (and undercover queer) 1985 cult-classic that is THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN. Mistakenly dismissed at the time of release as just another junk teen flick, BILLIE JEAN is a commentary on American classism, misogyny, the power of technology to platform & amplify previous...

The all-singin’ all-dancing’ playwright, comedienne, musician and raconteur known as Kelly Mantle joins me for a jolly chat about having multiple personality disorder, Pia Zadora, Zoom issues, the union strikes, Ann-Margret, playwriting, Warhol films, growing up in Oklahoma, unconditional love, the specialness of being different, Robert Altman, filthy footballs, stock market savvy, the magic of Si...

The illustrious production and PR wizardess from Five Senses Reeling joins me to talk wrangling drag queens, being a child actor, working with the skinny legend, how country acts outpace rock stars and drag queens or…anyone, how to discreetly handle rehabs, navigating and managing major depressive disorder and much much more! Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at   https:/...

Joey Jay and I continue our chat about who you take advice from, being the final judge of your own work, standing firm with your signature, drive-by drag shows, IV bags, putting yourself out there, making your own opportunities, Joey’s romantic life, mindful approaches to mutually beneficial dating, the impact of Aurora Sexton, Paula Abdul, favorite numbers and more. Check the refreshed benefit ti...

The illustrious & determinedly positive Joey Jay joins me for Part 1 of our lovely chat to talk gay awakenings, figure skating, Olympic ambitions, putting in the work, bring a quick study & adroit observer, not blaming the edit, the value and reward of being kind & easy to work with, Season 13, #dragrace, maximizing opportunities, astrology tattoos, self-care essentials, vape pens, and...

The fabulous Michael Des Barres returns to converse about staying in the present, Keith Richards, inside arms, being the one you’ve been searching for, growing up without parents, shedding & avoiding resentment, a proper cup of coffee, mental health and more. Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at   https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends   Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend...

My friend, former neighbor and the moral compass of VANDERPUMP RULES joins me for Part 2 of our talk about opening the Something About Her sandwich shop with Ariana Madix, the benefits of divorce, the undeniable icks,,seeing what we want to see, dating again, uncomfortable realizations, non-monogamy, the sometimes shifting sands of friendships,refusing to absorb other’s negative energy, Scandoval,...

HAPPY PRIDE! To celebrate the beginning of Pride Month, here is an Encore Presentation of the chat I had with Miz Cracker, during which I came out as queer. If you are questioning or exploring your sexuality, remember to take things at your own speed, ignore pressure from anyone else, and do what's best for you. Craig welcomes Miz Cracker to talk salty puns, getting grabbed at the museum, maki...

An encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes, in which Miss Fame woke Craig up during his NYC stay in April to talk sleep habits, Season 7, over-scheduling yourself, The Freds, having a rock in the pocket, supermodels of the Nineties, private clients, the imposter syndrome, wild scenes from the single-wide, getting sober, walking the red carpet at Cannes, compartmentalized questions, gett...

The brilliant, hilarious and inspiring Charlie Valentine joins Craig for a chat about finding fulfillment through sex work, exploring gender, surprises in the playroom, ethical non-monogamy, mental health, the majesty of Ada Zanditon, ADHD & the medicine shortage, Goth Charlotte, recognizing and managing bipolar disorder, Drag Race, favorite queens, Torture Garden, the parallels between sex wo...

The brilliant and gorgeous Juno Birch joins me to talk The Juno Show tour, asthmatic smoking, the liberty of transitioning, UK Vs US healthcare, hypnosis, notes from Jasmine, dating as a trans woman, being born on Christmas, getting into drag, Dr. Craig, finding true love with the delightful Phil, ADHD compatibility with Autism, family support, synesthesia, her YouTube brilliance, the Trixie colla...

Craig joined Cherry Torn at Cherry & Sophie’s place to welcome Peaches Christ and talk corn nuts, chainsaws, Christian Slater, the game of croquet, color coding, Winona Ryder, bullies, body counts, Snappy Snack Shack, “Femlins”, Big Fun, Martha Dumptruck, internalized misogyny, candy dishes, alternate endings, formative films, good girls gone bad, mineral water, Shannen Doherty, television ada...

The moral compass of VANDERPUMP RULES joins me to talk the process and benefits of divorce, seeing what we want to see, dating again, uncomfortable realizations, non-monogamy, refusing to absorb other’s negative energy, Scandoval, holding yourself accountable, trusting your intuition, betrayal, the complicated nature of being the person that everyone confides in, heteronormative tropes & roles...

Ada joins me to talk being apart, taking Peter on his first flight, the ASD spectrum, Autism Awareness, ADHD, our upcoming trip to Florida and more 🥳🌈

Charlotte Kemp-Muhl & Jack James of Uni & The Urchins join me to talk Ken Russell, buying high and selling low. filmmaking, rock opera futures, problematic favorites, perfectionism, Shakespeare obsessions, David Cronenberg, following your vision - and executing it - with limited resources, keeping complete creative control, working with AI and other burgeoning technologies, being an artist...

In Part 2 of our conversation we talk life as an independent queer artist, pay-to-play, guitar shredder culture, the honorable business practices of Meatball & Precinct, short term losses leading to long term gains, Zee’s songwriting process, Ray Charles’ thoughts on Elvis Presley, our shared love of The Who, contextual cultural comprehension, the benefits - and struggles - of staying clean &a...

Singer/songwriter Zee Machine joins me to talk recovery, making music, coming back from a debilitating cross-addiction, preferring Precinct, the slippery slope of party’n’play, Adam4Adam, dating habits, validation addiction, living in San Francisco, growing up in Tai Pei, Boston’s Ramrod, Berklee College Of Music, and more. More Zee Machine:  https://www.instagram.com/zeemachine https://twitt...

Rod Thomas (BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT) - the world’s leading Romy & Michele fan - joined me to talk Lisa Kudrow, post-its, Mira Sorvino, Alan Cumming, the film’s onstage origin as LADIES ROOM, writer Robin Schiff, soundtrack licensing, the stage musical adaptation, the misbegotten prequel, Janeane Garofalo, The Groundlings, and answer listener questions. Previously a Patreon-Only episode 💫 Fo...

Pia Zadora welcomed me to her gorgeous Las Vegas home to discuss her legendary life and career. We talk THE LONELY LADY, having your own plane (with your name on the side), the Golden Globes scandal, her marriage to Meshulam Riklis, working with John Waters on HAIRSPRAY, dealing with depression, psychoanalysis, Celebrity Wife Swap, VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS, Pia’s Place & Piatinis, perseveranc...