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HIGHKEY! With Yvie Oddly and Ryan Mitchell

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RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! — a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide. It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party — with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way. Welcome to the party — BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one’s just getting started.

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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Internet Hate, & Our Summer Slutbatical 29.06.2026

It's the HIGHKEY season finale, which means one thing: we're officially entering our Summer Slutbatical. 🌞💅 Before we sign off for a little while, Yvie and Ryan recap Pride Month, share what's next during the hiatus, and reveal what they've been highkey obsessed with lately. Then, they're joined by Mistress Isabelle Brooks for one of the most candid conversations we've had on the podcast. Mistre...

Sobriety, Drag Race & Starting Over with Eureka O'Hara 22.06.2026

In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie are running on very little sleep, questionable vocal health, and pure Pride-season adrenaline. The two catch up on their packed schedules, Pride exhaustion, late nights, unexpected movie disappointments, and what it really takes to survive June as working queer people. Then, they sit down with Eureka for a conversation about sobriety, addiction, dra...

A Highkey Messy Crossover: Gay vs. Queer, Pride & Shame with Brandon Kyle Goodman 15.06.2026

In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie are joined by Brandon Kyle Goodman for a special crossover episode with Tell Me Something Messy. Together, they get into guilt, pride, and the ever-evolving conversation around identity, unpacking the differences between being "gay" and "queer" and why those labels can mean something different for everyone. Brandon opens up about letting go of shame...

The Pattie Gonia vs. Patagonia Lawsuit & the Death of Celebrity Culture 08.06.2026

In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie break down both sides of the Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia lawsuit and why the internet is so divided over the case. They unpack the trademark dispute, the arguments from each side, and what the controversy reveals about branding, identity, and influence in the creator era. Plus, is celebrity culture dead? Ry and Yvie get into whether fame means anythi...

Sniffies App, Hookups Abroad & the FCC 01.06.2026

This week on Highkey, Ry and Yvie get into Sniffies, queer hookup culture abroad, and the FCC’s long history of regulating queer visibility in media. They unpack how LGBTQ+ expression has been censored, watered down, or pushed into “adult-only” spaces, and why queer platforms still face heavier scrutiny online. Plus, Ry and Yvie talk about Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor and w...

HighKey Highlights: Willam, Naomi Smalls & Jay Kay 25.05.2026

We’ll be back next week with an all-new HIGHKEY! ✨ Until then, enjoy some of our  interviews from 2026 featuring Willam, Naomi Smalls & Jay Kay. If you’re  HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at  youtube.com/@highkeyhere Follow...

The Cost of Winning Drag Race With Onya Nurve 18.05.2026

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at  youtube.com/@highkeyhere Follow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of iHeart Podcasts as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Rya...

Met Gala, Personal Space, and The Devil Wears Prada 2 11.05.2026

This week on Highkey , Ry and Yvie talk space, guilt, and the complicated dynamics of family, friendships, and living with other people. They also dive into the Met Gala discourse, fashion as art, clout-chasing, and why the internet struggles to let people enjoy things. Plus: All Stars 11 casting thoughts, returning queens, kink at Pride, and the backlash to Lizzo’s new music.  If you&r...

Doorbell Friends, Doppelgängers & Dragula with Jay Kay! 04.05.2026

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY! Ryan and Yvie are all over the place-from Christian music trauma to dive bars, men, and the eternal NY vs LA debate. They also get into “doorbell friends” and what adult friendships actually look like… PLUS! Jay Kay joins the show from The Boulet Brothers' Dragula. And we have to ask… Do Jay Kay and Yvie lowkey look alike or is it just...

The Drama, Gaychella, and The Drag Race Finale 27.04.2026

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY! Ryan and Yvie are diving into everything. 😌 They get into what it  really means to be an “alt gay,” their thoughts on Addison Rae, and all the chaos that came out of Coachella (because… where do we even start?).Then they get into The Drama , sharing their unfiltered thoughts on the film—including their take on Zendaya being surrou...

Our Drag Race Mount Rushmore 20.04.2026

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ryan and Yvie are building their ultimate Mount Rushmores… and yes, it gets very opinionated 😌 They break down their Disney picks AND—more importantly—their drag queen Mount Rushmores (because priorities). Do they actually agree, or is this about to turn into a full debate? Plus, the real question… did Ariana Grande basically choose...

The End of Cancel Culture, AI, Kanye West, & Coachella 13.04.2026

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ryan goes OFF about camping and why he absolutely refuses to do it.  Which somehow leads straight into Coachella talk, festival delusions, and what people are really willing to endure for a vibe. Then things take a turn as they get into the Kanye conversation… like, who is STILL defending him and what’s the reasoning?? 👀 Plus, Ry sounds off...

Boomer Banks: Breaking Beauty Standards and Bootyholes 06.04.2026

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie are joined by Boomer Banks—and things get VERY real, VERY fast 👀From DJ booths to the adult film industry, Boomer breaks down how he got his start, what the industry is actually like behind the scenes, and the truth about beauty standards. Then the conversation takes a serious turn as he opens up about his experience contracting monkeypox&md...

Taylor Frankie Paul Drama, Morality Clauses & Drag Race 30.03.2026

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie dive straight into the Taylor Frankie Paul drama—who’s in the wrong, who’s getting away with what, and why reality TV has been letting questionable people slide for YEARS 👀 Then things get… HIGHKEY unhinged. Yvie breaks down the idea of a  morality clause (and what actually counts as “crossing the line”),...

HIGHKEY! Bonus: Doja Cat, Chappell Roan, and the Struggle for Boundaries 26.03.2026

We hope you're enjoying this week's clip episode – but you KNOW Yvie and Ry have too much to say to wait another week! So here's a little treat: a bonus episode with their thoughts on Doja Cat, Chappell Roan, and the progress and pitfalls of experimenting with boundaries as someone in the public eye. Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at  youtube.com/@highkeyhere Follow along on socials @hi...

HIGHKEY! Highlights: Utica Queen, Brooke Lynne Hytes, and Alaska Thunderf*ck 23.03.2026

Highkey, Here! Ryan was sick this week so there’s no new episode—but don’t worry, HIGHKEY! will be back next week with all the unhinged reactions, chaos, and hot takes you missed. In the meantime, here are some clips from our top episodes 👀 Stay tuned!   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and...

White people did WHAT?! Timothée Chalamet and Jane Don’t DRAMA 16.03.2026

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at  youtube.com/@highkeyhere Follow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Rya...

Pillion, Porn, Pit Play… Oh My! 09.03.2026

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie are talking about everything SEX—pit play, porn, cuddling, oh my!! They get into dating apps, Denver gay lumberjacks, and the wild world of “Pillion”, while also unpacking trust, power dynamics, and what it really means to feel safe exploring it all. Chaotic, honest, and a little unhinged—just how we like it. If you’re...

HIGHKEY! Reactions: Did Tyra Banks Go Too Far?? 02.03.2026

Ryan and Yvie are diving straight into the drama—no filter, no chill. They break down the Reality Check docuseries and unpack everything from the chaos of America’s Next Top Model to the cultural impact of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Was it tough love… or straight-up toxic? And why does Drag Race hit so differently? Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere Follow alon...

Are We Bad Black People?? 23.02.2026

In today’s episode of Highkey, Ryan and Yvie are diving into everything—from Black representation in the Olympics to Yvie’s family background and the hilarious shock of Ryan finding out her mama isn’t white. They get real about interracial relationships and unpack the visibility (and lack of) of Black queer love on screen. Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhe...

Willam: Monetizing Your Body Through OnlyFans 16.02.2026

In this episode, Willam is in the studio and absolutely nothing is off-limits. We talk about wanting to be famous, what fame actually costs, and how OnlyFans changed the game when it comes to owning your image and making your own money. Willam gets real about RuPaul controversy, speaking out when it’s not popular, and what happens behind the scenes of Drag Race. Plus, we dive into being a se...

Trinity The Tuck: This is How They Are Painting Me 09.02.2026

Ryan and Yvie are back in the studio with the one and only Trinity The Tuck , and nothing is off-limits. The three dive headfirst into drag queen hookups, drag queen sisterhood, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, being a drag parent, whether Trinity would ever compete again, and how queens end up clocking who’s taking the crown long before it’s handed out. Trinity The Tuck is VERY h...

Naomi Smalls: Finding Her Fullest Potential 02.02.2026

Ryan and Yvie are live in the studio hosting Naomi Smalls. These three walk down memory lane talking all things RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8, Naomi’s distaste for authority and how she’s unlocking her fullest potential in this next stage of her life. Our favorite Virgo “control freak” gave us exactly what we needed during this new episode of HIGHKEY!  Co...

We’re Back: Nude Festivals, Therapy & Spicy Card Games 26.01.2026

We’re BACK! Ryan and Yvie are catching up on 2025 and gearing up for 2026, spilling on OnlyFans, nude festivals, porn, spicy card games, therapy… and the longest they’ve gone without sex. It’s messy, hilarious, and totally unfiltered, full of confessions, laughs, and “did they really just say that?” moments. Part life update, part therapy session, part chaos&md...

HIGHKEY! Highlights 23.01.2026

Highkey! is back 🎉 New episodes drop every Monday with some amazing guests you won’t want to miss. To get you ready for our return, we’re sharing a few Highkey! highlights! If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at  youtube.com/...

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