Shut Up Evan

ERK interviews model and activist Munroe Bergdorf. They discuss  The Real Housewives , Britney Spears, Sophie, coming up in the UK club scene, corporate allyship, cancel culture, and how she sees the fashion industry evolving. All that, and  Drag Race UK  star Bimini Bon Boulash and stylist Harry Lambert also drop by to ask Munroe a few questions. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the all...

ERK interviews artist, activist and community organizer Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez. He discusses the impact of losing his father in his early teens, how the partial loss of his hearing impacted his life and decision to start the Deaf Collective, ableism on "RuPaul's Drag Race," homelessness, coming out to his family, how he handles the ongoing and relentless attacks on his sister, Congresswoman Alexand...

ERK interviews writer, magazine editor and actress Tavi Gevinson. She discusses her early days in fashion, including starting her blog Style Rookie at 12 years old, hobnobbing with celebrities like Karl Lagerfeld and Courtney Love, her Bat Mitzvah, why she told Ivanka Trump's sister-in-law, model Karlie Kloss to "give it a rest," working on the upcoming  Gossip Girl  reboot and her infam...

Evan Ross Katz chats food world superstar and James Beard-winning cookbook author Carla Lalli Music to discuss her time as the first general manager of the first Shake Shack location, developing her perspective around what is "good" food, her abrupt August exit from Bon Appétit, white privilege, parenting in a pandemic, why you shouldn't buy knives online and so much more. Plus, Evan chats with Ve...

Evan Ross Katz chats with writer, comedian and talk show host Guy Branum to discuss the "gay civil war" brought about by @gaysovercovid, his support of former mayor and incoming transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, recognizing himself in queer media, what passes for body positivity within the gay community, shaming as a vehicle for change and so much more. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the "Sex...

ERK interviews actress, producer and star of the upcoming “Masha's Mushroom” film anthology Tara Reid. She discusses her roles in “The Big Lebowski,” “Urban Legend,” “Cruel Intentions,” “American Pie,” “Josie and the Pussycats” (“Josie and the Pussycats 2”?), “The Crow: Wicked Prayer” and the “Sharknado” franchise. Plus, she discusses the Hollywood of the late 90's/early 00's, her iconic 2016 inte...

Evan Ross Katz interviews "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 4 cast member Dida Ritz. The dancing diva discuss her underrated run on the show, friction with the judging panel, lip syncing to Natalie Cole's "This Will Be," regrets, respect, religion, aging feuds, and why we have yet to see her return for "All Stars." Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the much opined about queer Chr...

Evan Ross Katz interviews actor Devon Sawa. They discuss his early film work including "Casper," "Now & Then," and "Little Giants," getting sober, baking bread in quarantine, fatherhood, working with greats like Sylvester Stallone and Sharon Stone, playing the titular role in Eminem's "Stan" music video, why he didn't return for "Final Destination 2" and the double edged sword of bei...

Evan Ross Katz interviews campaign strategist and Instagram sensation Brian Derrick to get his run-down on the 2020 election and interviews  Parks and Recreation  and  Good Girls  star Retta. They discuss why her name was not included in the  Parks  opening credits for six seasons, fans confusing her for the characters she plays, dressing for red carpet...

Evan Ross Katz interviews  RuPaul's Drag Race: Canada  star Jimbo. They discuss his experience on the show, frustration with the judging panel, portraying Joan Rivers for the Snatch Game, his iconic outburst and unwillingness to let the show craft his narrative, his early life growing up with an abusive father, discovering drag as means to unlocking his queerness, plu...

Evan Ross Katz interviews  Saturday Night Live  star Chloe Fineman. They discuss her time on the show, Judaism, NYU, her impersonations of stars ranging from Sarah Michelle Gellar to Meryl Streep to Timothée Chalamet, her "problematic" relationship with comedy, meeting Tomi Lahren, backlash to her Britney Spears impression, her robust wig collection, why  Tiger Kin g's Car...

Evan Ross Katz interviews  RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars  winner Shea Couleé. They discuss their experiences competing on two seasons of  Drag Race , the death of Chadwick Boseman (who Couleé famously sang about during their most recent run on the show), racism in the  Drag Race  fandom and within the Chicago drag scene, coming out their reverend mother, managing...

Evan Ross Katz interviews Olivia Wilde, whose acting credits include  House ,  The O.C. ,  Tron: Legacy ,  Rush  and  Her.  Her 2019 feature film directorial debut,  Booksmart , earned rave reviews including an Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature Film. Wilde talks about directing an upcoming female-centered Marvel film, de-centering the queer...

Evan Ross Katz interviews drag performer Katya — Miss Congeniality of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 and runner-up on All Stars Season 2. Katya talks about growing up sad, earning money, staying humble, and her friendship with Trixie Mattel. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ Evan Ros...

Evan Ross Katz interviews actress Charisma Carpenter, best known for her portrayal of Cordelia Chase in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Carpenter talks about her early experiences on Buffy, her time on Angel, and her journey to understand her impact on fans' lives.  Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www...

Evan Ross Katz interviews singer, songwriter, and former frontman of the Scissor Sisters, Jake Shears. Shears discusses his decade-plus with the Scissor Sisters, reflections on the past, and being an out musician at a time when many of his peers were in the closet. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram...

Evan Ross Katz interviews singer, songwriter, and Broadway star Shoshana Bean. Bean discusses taking over for Idina Menzel in Wicked, making the leap to pop music,  and returning to Broadway to star in Waitress.  Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ Evan Ross Katz on Twitte...

Evan Ross Katz interviews the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3, Raja. Raja discusses working on America's Next Top Model as a make-up artist, receiving a phone call from RuPaul inviting him onto Drag Race, navigating reality TV, and loving RuPaul in spite of his status as a problematic figure within the LGBTQ+ community. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.co...

Evan Ross Katz interviews fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi. The costume designer, author, comic book writer, talk show host, cabaret performer, reality competition show judge, and more, Mizrahi talks about growing up Jewish, making his runway debut in 1988, and the state of fashion today. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram...

Evan Ross Katz interviews comedian Nikki Glaser, who has performed on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Conan, Comedy Central Roasts, and Dancing With the Stars. Glaser talks about sending an apology to Taylor Swift, writing jokes, and battling insecurities. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evan...

Evan Ross Katz interviews RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 finalist and All Stars 2 runner-up, Detox. The drag queen and recording artist talks about growing up gay in the south, making gay porn, the legacy of Drag Race, and awkward sex with fans. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ Evan...

Evan Ross Katz interviews senior food editor at Bon Appetit Andy Baraghani. Part of the BA's ensemble of immensely popular YouTube channel, Baraghani talks about how being a first-generation American has impacted his cooking, his emotional approach to food, and learning to forgive those who once antagonized him for his sexuality. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreo...

Evan Ross Katz interviews fashion commentator and self-described meme-queen Luke Meagher, aka Haute Le Mode. They discuss YouTube videos, criticizing fashion's biggest names, catering to plus-size consumers — and Evan even lets him drag Timothée Chalamet. Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreonhttp://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/evanrossk...

Evan Ross Katz interviews performer, writer, director, and comedian Larry Owens, best known for his role as Usher in the off-Broadway musical A STRANGE LOOP.  Owens talks about carving a space for himself in American theater, gay twitter, his body, and his uncompromising dedication to his craft. Show links: Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevan Evan Ross Kat...

Evan Ross Katz interviews journalist Rich Juzwiak, a senior writer at Jezebel and advice columnist at Slate whose work has been in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, and more.  Juzwiak talks about receiving blowback from rabid fandoms, the dying art form of the celebrity magazine profile, his love of divas like Mariah Carey, and writing about sex — specifically, his own s...