No Gorge with Violet Chachki and Gottmik

We’re back on the road for the Knockout Tour, living between Delta lounges, hotel beds, and the constant hunt for decent WiFi. This week we’re catching up after a short break, talking psyllium husk miracles, Halloween chaos, and how nothing beats the comfort of being back in LA after freezing across Canada. We get into travel drama, from broken MacBooks and overpriced Ubers to marathon traffic and...

We’re recording from the Knockout Tour somewhere in Canada, where everything feels calmer and the WiFi slightly worse. This week it’s small-town stops, no Uber, mountain views, and realizing Canada really is America without the full breakdown. We talk about the realities of touring, from aerial rigs and safety issues to keeping the show running city after city. There’s also plenty on drag Reddit d...

We’re recording literally from the back of the Knockout Tour bus. Bumping down the highway, half-delirious, but ready to rumble. This week, it’s border delays, broken zippers, cursed sleep setups, and the fine art of trying to glam on no sleep. Then we spiral into everything from French jewel heists and the Hamburglar’s origin story (??) to Walgreens rage, tipping culture, and why every drag queen...

We’re deep in the chaos of the Knockout Tour and recording from the tour bus. From broken zippers to a truck stuck at the state line, this week is full of behind the scenes drama. We talk tour uniforms, cursed sleep setups, and why every drag queen swears by the Philips OneBlade (not sponsored). Then it’s on to haunted coffee shops covered in cobwebs, queer-baiting baristas, and how performing in...

The No Gorge Tour rolls on and this week we’re talking life between shows, from motel rooms and bus bunks to sleep masks, noise machines, and Panera runs that turn into full-blown therapy sessions. We go deep on our favorite orders (and what happened when the sugar cookies sold out), the decline of frosting standards, and Violet’s lifelong cake obsession. That somehow leads to the seven deadly sin...

The No Gorge Tour is in full swing and we’re bringing you on the bus. From Walmart hauls and cozy bunk makeovers to chaotic late-night tangents, CatDog nostalgia, and unexpected Britney deep-dives, life on the road has never been more unhinged. We share what really happens between shows, from thrifting finds and tour rituals to the random moments that spiral into full conversations like whether iP...

The No Gorge Tour is officially rolling and we’re bringing you on the bus! From late night food fails and Gordon Ramsay debates to casino chaos, fan meet and greet surprises, and shady NYC “sidewalk sales,” nothing is off limits. We’re talking what it’s really like living on the road, the highs and lows of nonstop travel, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, Violet and Mik spill on...

The Knockout Tour is officially underway, and we’re bringing you backstage! From unexpected onstage injuries and nail salon adventures to wild hotel encounters and brand-new merch! We’re talking what it’s really like to take a drag show on the road, the realities of nonstop travel, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, Violet and Mik spill on rehearsals, costumes, and everything in b...

It’s officially time for tour and the chaos is real! From last-minute costume emergencies and merch reveals to new music releases and behind-the-scenes rehearsal drama, this week’s episode has it all. We’re talking what it takes to put on a tour, Drag Race production secrets, and the reality of managing a 50-city schedule. Plus, Mik shares the story behind his brand new single Riot! Stream it gorg...

t’s officially fall, and we’re diving into everything from studio sessions and pumpkin-spiced drinks to true crime binges. We’re diving into theme park nights, haunted houses, and all the essentials of spooky season prep. From viral TikToks and Burning Man disasters to the latest Cardi B courtroom drama. And of course, tour prep continues! If you love spooky season, this episode is for you. See Pr...

We’re back with scams, sequins, and sorcery. This week we cover everything from almost getting conned on Facebook Marketplace to being gagged at the Magic Castle (dice tricks, dress code, the whole Victorian fantasy). Between buying sketchy feather fans from the internet, getting scammed on Etsy chiffon, and debating if the Home Depot Oval Office is the biggest rip-off of all, we’re deep in fraud...

We’re knee-deep in tour prep — rhinestones, fog machines, canceled rehearsals, and one very scary costume sketch session. Oh, and it’s Gottmik’s birthday. This week we pop champagne, drag America’s two-week vacations, and debate what being a Leo really means (spoiler: dramatic, loyal, stubborn, iconic). Between unhinged birthday gifts (chains, swords, and bridal rosaries), the chaos of self-produc...

We’re kicking off the Knockout Tour in Violet’s hometown of Atlanta with three true drag legends: Nicole Paige Brooks, Phoenix, and Brigitte Bidet. These queens raised Violet, shaped the Atlanta drag scene, and are spilling decades of tea, from the wild days at Jungle to All Stars 10 behind-the-scenes drama. This is a crash course in what makes Atlanta drag so fierce, gorge. We’re talking drag com...

This week we’re planning our tour and reflecting on years of photo shoot disasters. From blurry “art” edits to glam teams with too many ideas and not enough taste. We talk photographers who ghosted us, shoots that never came out, and what it’s like seeing your face printed in a book… that you didn’t approve. Plus: the fish truck couture shoot, copyright chaos, and a Grindr run-in that started with...

This week’s episode dives deep into the curse of post-Pride burnout, international underwear party confusion, and the kind of real-life fistfight that ends up inspiring a full-blown music video. We’re talking stories from Amsterdam, shady exes with suspicious tattoos, and a Grindr etiquette debate that gets dangerously philosophical. Oh, and somewhere in the middle of it all? We made a music video...

We’re back in the studio and finally dusting off the No Gorge camera. This week, we’re prepping for tour and catching up on everything we missed: broken business class seats, near-fights on planes, Fire Island infections, and one man’s breath that still haunts us. We break down what makes a DJ set actually work (hint: not overplanning), why lyrics matter, and how to survive a conversation with a d...

This week, Violet checks in from Rome mid–Dolce & Gabbana takeover while Gottmik recovers from Australian jetlag and a full-blown existential spiral. We talk Fire Island hookups, disappearing djs, and what happens when someone shows up to your gig... after waking up in your bed. Also on the docket: Taylor Swift-themed cafés, Hailey Bieber smoothies, dogs ruining hookups, plant survival, and wh...

This week’s episode unpacks the curse of "appointment only" shopping and Fire Island underwear party... incidents. Gottmik spirals after being snubbed by every designer boutique in Australia and ends up with a spider tattoo instead. Meanwhile, Violet explores queer generational history at Fire Island, gets philosophical about drag, and runs into a certain dom who just... can’t. We break down the h...

We’re on different sides of the planet, running on no sleep, retail therapy, and one... unforgettable New York experience. This week’s episode dives deep into dramatic door policies, why we don't wear nails in drag, being mistaken for Paris Hilton, and Beyoncé's high-flying incident. Violet breaks down the most chaotic party line of her life, Gottmik visits the Australian woods for hot yoga, and w...

We’re running on zero sleep, back-to-back gigs, and one huge secret we’re finally ready to spill. This week’s episode is a full Pride Month meltdown: airport merch looks, drag race flashbacks, hot beanies in hotter weather — and the announcement we’ve been hinting at for months . We talk about what it actually takes to survive June in drag, why bar gigs aren’t the same as art, and why Drag Race ne...

We’re on the road, in drag, and plugged into the decks. This week’s episode is a full breakdown of our DJ era: from LA, to Montpellier, to water bottle... emergencies at Alesso sets. We talk about the art of not planning a set, why lyrics are a must, and the fine line between a mix and a mess. If you've ever been stuck dancing to what sounds like a SpongeBob glitch remix or tried to cue a song mid...

This week, we’re unpacking a chaotic travel saga that involves lost bags, train mishaps, and a $7,000 MacBook taking its own Italian vacation. We’re also diving into Pride month: the corporations that showed up, the ones that ghosted, and what it really means to support queer communities right now. Plus, we recap our DJ sets at WeHo Pride and shake up our limited-edition Diamond Faces cocktails. W...

This week on No Gorge, it’s all about Hollywood, baby. We’re talking the showbiz fantasy, the reality behind it, and all the things we love and hate about the industry. From the glimmering highs to the straight-up clownery, we get into what’s really been tea in the biz. Mik shares his origin story, hustling in LA and making it happen. We’re spilling our best (and worst) celeb run-ins and pulling b...

Grab your towels, gorge. This week, Gottmik and Violet dive into their unforgettable Puerto Vallarta bathhouse experience. From an innovative game of whack-a-mole to a stripper pole contest that went way too far (or not far enough?), chaos reigned. And yes, Violet somehow ended up in a very... unexpected role. Plus: Mik and Violet get candid about what they’re “trying to be nicer but…” about.&nbsp...

This week, we’re talking updates from the fashion world (we're looking at you Balenciaga), Met Gala memories, and how drag queens really will do anything for attention. We also get into the reality of being ignored on the red carpet, Uber prices hitting $333, and the ongoing epidemic that is: chefs with egos. Plus, a 1-800-NO-GORGE question about bottoming for the first time. Drop us a 1-800-NO-GO...