Podcast Summary: Dear Chelsea – "Just Boof It with Monét X Change"
Podcast: Dear Chelsea
Host: Chelsea Handler, with co-host Catherine Law
Guest: Monét X Change
Release Date: January 15, 2026
Theme: Advice, humor, relationships, drugs, queer culture, and personal growth
Episode Overview
In this lively episode of "Dear Chelsea," comedian Chelsea Handler is joined by drag superstar Monét X Change for an uproarious, boundary-pushing conversation. The pair, along with co-host Catherine Law, blend personal stories, queer lifestyle insights, wild party tales, and honest advice to listeners in need. Together, they tackle everything from foot surgery and recreational drug use to open relationships, boundaries with money, family estrangement, and the ups and downs of professional ambition. Their energy is infectious, unfiltered, and peppered with memorable one-liners.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Personal Updates and Tour News
- Chelsea is taking downtime in Whistler and prepping for the "High and Mighty Tour" (starts February, cities include DC and Norfolk, VA)
- Dear Chelsea will stream full episodes on Netflix starting Jan 26
- [03:06]—"Full episodes of Dear Chelsea will start airing on Netflix January 26th."
2. Drag, Surgery, and Candid Health Confessions
- Chelsea and Monét share their mutual experiences with bunion and foot surgeries
- Monét recounts being awake (but not in pain) during tendon surgery for hammered toes—graphic, but hilarious:
- Monét: "If you've ever heard a fucking tendon being cut, but it sounds like it..." [06:29]
- The two joke about the indignities of medical procedures, hot Cuban doctors, and being numb in the feet
- They riff on drag queen resilience and supporting each other:
- Chelsea: "You've always got positive vibes. I'm sure your show is amazing." [11:11]
3. Drugs: Shrooms, Acid, Ketamine, and … Boofing?
- In true Chelsea fashion, the episode dives into candid stories about party drugs:
- Bad trip tales (accidentally taking acid gummies instead of shrooms)
- Chelsea raves about acid microdosing as productivity and mood enhancer
- The "mushroom yawns" phenomenon
- Clubbing with ketamine—Monét describes mild dissociation and its fit for dance, clarifying that a "K hole" is too much
- Delivery systems for drugs: snorting vs. "boofing" (rectal administration), leading to comic tangents:
- Monét: "Have you ever boofed?" [22:00]
- Chelsea: "What's a boof? That sounds like a fart..." [21:14]
- The running gag is born: "Just boof it!"
- Both admit to outgrowing some drugs/their preferred methods—no glorification, just transparency
4. Gay Cruise Culture & Open Relationships
- Monét describes the nonstop party culture of gay cruises—drugs, dancing, freedom
- Open relationships: "We didn't start there. We got there." [09:49]
- Stories include partying with Audra McDonald and the social code of LGBTQ+ spaces
5. Professionalism, Touring, & Independence
- Monét reflects on the demands of being a touring comic as an independent, in contrast to her more "codependent" partner:
- Monét: "A big part of our relationship [was] balancing my independence with his codependence." [22:05]
- Both agree that alone time on tour is essential
- Discussion on unpredictable crowds—Sacramento's surprising hospitality and generosity:
- Monét: "Gays, girls and theys...we tip like we appreciate service workers." [27:29]
6. Advice Section (Listener Questions)
A. Boundaries and Money (Hillary’s Question) [34:46-40:39]
- Listener inherited money; friends/family/neighbors started asking for handouts
- All agree: protect your assets, set strong boundaries, don't feel guilty for saying no
- Chelsea: "You know how you can tell if people are using you for money? If they're asking you for it." [35:42]
- Suggestions include donating to charity instead of individuals, being firm, or even pretending the money is in a trust
- Monét: "The store is closed. No more..." [35:50]
B. Drag Queen Career Pigeonholing (Marty Cummings’ Question) [40:52-47:59]
- Marty wants to be seen as a versatile performer, not just "a drag queen"
- Advice: Focus auditions/agent requests on Marty out of drag; even consider a separate acting name for non-drag roles
- Monét: "Casting agents are so stupid, they can only see the thing you're giving them." [46:11]
- Chelsea introduces the now-legendary boofing suggestion for getting ahead in showbiz ("just kidding—sort of")
C. Estranged Father and Family Money (Megan’s Question) [51:27-56:19]
- Listener’s father is absent, wins lawsuit, writes to apologize and reconnect
- Both Chelsea and Monét stress: don’t accept emotional reconciliation unless financial betrayals to family are rectified first
- Monét: "A big part of that is the atonement, the reparations for the wrongs you have done." [54:25]
D. Over-Obsessed Boyfriend (Brayden’s Question) [56:56-60:16]
- Listener's boyfriend won't stop talking about work—listener wants more balance
- Chelsea advocates directness—read the letter to him, set conversational boundaries
- Katherine suggests testing for ADHD, OCD
- Chelsea jokingly recommends “boofing his Adderall”
- Chelsea: "I want your dud listening to us...try putting something in your body. Just kidding!" [59:31]
Memorable Quotes & Comedy Highlights
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Chelsea, on joining the Netflix lineup:
- "Full episodes of Dear Chelsea will start airing on Netflix January 26th." [03:06]
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Monét, on surgery:
- "No, I don't feel anything down there. I'm like, fucking Mr. Deeds. I don't feel anything on those toes. You can stab me." [05:37]
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On boofing:
- Monét: "You put it in your butthole...It's like instant." [21:18]
- Chelsea: "What's a boof? That sounds like a fart..." [21:14]
- Recurring bit: “Just boof it!” – Title inspiration and punchline for anything from drugs to solutions for Ohio.
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On open relationships:
- Monét: "We didn't start there. We got there because I don't think anyone starts there. But you get there." [09:49]
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On boundaries and money:
- Chelsea: "You know how you can tell if people are using you for money? If they're asking you for it." [35:42]
- Monét: "The store is closed. No more..." [35:50]
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On parental obligation and repair:
- Monét: "He has to atone to make you want to feel like this relationship is repairable." [54:25]
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On overworking boyfriend:
- Chelsea: "Nobody wants to hear about somebody's job all day long." [58:24]
- Monét: "There's nothing I want to hear about all day long except for boofing. Nothing else." [58:40]
Notable Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment / Highlight | |-----------|------------------------------------------------| | 03:06 | Netflix announcement | | 05:37 | Monét’s foot surgery and loss of feeling | | 13:59 | Accidental acid trip story | | 16:10 | Mushroom yawns | | 17:42 | Ketamine mishap "biggest bump" | | 21:18 | Boofing: what it is and stories | | 27:35 | Gay audiences as best tippers | | 34:46 | First advice question: boundaries with money | | 40:52 | Marty Cummings: drag queen advice | | 51:27 | Megan’s question: estranged father, inheritance| | 58:11 | Brayden’s question: boyfriend obsessed with work| | 59:31 | "Boof him his Adderall" (hilarious closing advice)| | 61:12 | "Perseverate" is word of the week |
Episode Tone & Style
- Raunchy, irreverent, honest, and vibrantly queer
- Playful banter, but heartfelt, especially when dealing with more serious advice
- Embraces taboo subjects (sex, drugs, estrangement) with humor and compassion
Takeaways for the Audience
- Boundaries are a necessity—financial, emotional, conversational
- Communication is key in relationships, whether it's about open relationships, career goals, or family breaches
- Embrace your identity and talents, but don’t be afraid to push for new opportunities and broader recognition
- Don’t be afraid to seek fun… but maybe double-check which gummy you’re taking, and know all delivery methods (including...boofing)
Final Reminder:
Chelsea’s "High and Mighty Tour" kicks off February—get tickets at chelseahandler.com; Monét X Change’s tour info at monetxchange.com.
Word of the week:
Perseverate — to fixate intently on a thought (used as a joke about Chelsea’s newfound obsession with boofing).
This episode is unmissable for fans who love their advice with a side of brutal honesty and riotous humor.