Sibling Watchery: Meet the Queens of Season 18

Podcast: Sibling Rivalry (with Studio71 & Confetti Cannon)
Hosts: Bob The Drag Queen & Monét X Change
Air Date: December 8, 2025

Episode Overview

In this high-energy episode, Bob and Monét, the iconic drag duo, do a deep dive into the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, breaking down first impressions of each queen based on their “Meet The Queens” videos. The pair discuss themes, notable trends, and make their predictions for the season, all with their trademark banter and comedic chemistry. Listeners get an up-close look at personalities, strengths, quirks, and the variety brimming in this new Drag Race cast.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Opening Banter & Setting the Stage

[01:41-04:25]: Bob and Monét begin with playful squabbling, blaming each other for segues into a Wizard of Oz sidetrack. They bet on who brought up Oz, with much joking about audience "gaslighting."
Quote: “This is gaslighting, y’all. This is good—this is fast.” – Bob [03:55]

Promo Theme Talk

[04:49-07:16]: The hosts critique this year’s promo, observing a shift from specific, campy themes (like season 6’s alien spaceship) to more generic or abstract ones (“Love” or just “light”).
Bob’s Note: Enjoys the interaction between queens in the promo, a return post-lockdown:
- “This is an indicator that lockdown is actually coming to an end because the queens are tugging on crown together.” – Bob [07:32]
Memorable Slogan: "In a shady world, let there be light."

Meet the Queens: Individual Breakdowns

1. Athena Dion

[08:09-11:59]
Veteran queen (16 years), Queen of Miami and Mykonos; drag “grandmother.”
Bob compares Athena’s gravitas to Sasha Colby, predicting top 3:
- “I think she’s top three. Easy. This, I do believe, is her season to lose.” – Bob [11:39]
Both hosts love her answer:
- “I’ve been America’s next Drag Superstar, I’m just here to pick up the crown.”

2. Briar Blush

[12:34-15:47]
Boston queen, described as “retro but modern,” designs all her own clothes.
Hilarious aside on city stereotypes and shoes not matching the outfit.
Bob: “Her out of drag style is very different than her in drag ... very adamant that she’s a gothic person.”
Monét is intrigued but predicts a beauty-obsessed queen.

3. Sierra Mist

[20:33-24:17]
Indianapolis queen; signature scent is mozzarella cheese sticks.
Cereal mascot thirst trap debate:
- “The Trix Rabbit … I will let him pounce on this pussy.” – Monét [22:40]
Described as nerdy, into Power Rangers, and long-winded.
Bob: “Not only does she have to look good, I look incredible. She also has to have something important to say." [23:30]
Advice to queens: Keep answers short for TV!

4. Darlene Mitchell

[24:32-28:27]
LA queen, former small-town Indiana, leans into Dolly Parton/Southern vibes.
Takes pride in “mall drag”—buying off the rack instead of designer.
Banter about designer prices (“$7,000 for a catsuit?!”).
Running theme: Monét jokingly roasts Darlene’s “voice of a dude.”

5. Dee Dee Fuego

[28:27-32:29]
NYC by way of Monterrey, Mexico. Known for intricate reveals, calls herself “handsome.”
Has an arm disability (“can’t move her arm past this”), but is an established performer.
Self-aware, describes herself as a “7.5 across the board.”
Notable reason for winning:
- “I am America’s next drag superstar because I’m Mexican and queer, Middle Eastern and from New York City. I am the President’s worst nightmare.” – Dee Dee (read by Bob) [32:09]

6. Discord Adams

[32:32-35:39]
Ohio > Chicago > St. Pete, FL. Self-described “high fashion punk rock maximalist.”
Bob: “Maximalism … This is ugly.” [34:05]
Has a tactile aversion to velvet; wants big makeup to return.
Advocates for underdogs—hosts are unsure how that’ll age.

7. Jane Don’t

[37:56-41:10]
Seattle queen, real-life lawyer. Known for personality and comedic interview.
Receives mail as “plain Jane”.
Dislikes “conceptual drag” descriptor (to her, implies ugliness).
Notable winning pitch:
- “I think it’s time that a nice lady was crowned. Ew.” – Jane / Bob [41:04]

8. Juicy Love Dion

[41:56-44:17]
Daughter of Morphine Love Dion, started drag in high school, loves glam and performance.
Bob predicts she’ll be great at lipsyncs but struggle with comedy/acting:
- “She’s going to send home three girls in high energy lip syncs … and then lose a ballad to her drag grandmother.” [42:16]
Her reason for winning is a superlative list of attributes (plus being Cuban).

9. Kenya Pleaser

[44:40-47:23]
Early fan and host favorite for her warmth and humor.
Tagline: “You are what you eat, and I eat kindness.” – Kenya [45:25]
Can “kick her face,” mixes heart and comedy, represents big, dark-skinned, small-town boys.
Hosts both root for her:
- “I want her to join the Sibling Rivalry family.” – Bob [44:45]
- “I think Kenya Pleaser … just off Meet the Queens personality.” – Monét [62:38]

10. Mandy Mango

[47:23-50:13]
Philadelphia-based, Filipino, nurse.
Discusses fruit-eating preferences (never peeled an orange).
Hosts get into a playful aside about if Philly has “beaches.”
Her winning line: “I’m sweet, smart, sexy, and credentialed.” – Bob (reading Mandy) [49:59]
Monét critiques, “I didn’t write it down because it was stupid.” [50:03]

11. MIA Star

[50:21-54:54]
West Palm Beach, FL; legitimate career dancer (toured with Rihanna, Britney, Camila Cabello).
Took 14.5-year drag break, Bob jokes, “That’s not a break, that’s a retirement.”
Bob rants about promos being filmed too long after casting; wants authenticity.
Her signature scent is Bath & Body Works “Gingham.”

12. Mikey Meeks

[54:56-57:03]
Orlando queen, comedy vibes, Play Smash Bros. (“Drag delusion is a spectrum. We're all on that spectrum.” – Bob [56:43])
Full name: Dr. Mikael Mekerson, MD—“MD stands for Mental Disorder.”
Her pitch: “My star potential is ready for that next level.” [56:57]

13. Nene Coco

[57:09-60:26]
29, Denver, mechanical engineer, only 2.5 years (“bedroom queen” background).
Noted for cup-stacking skills.
Unique: She doesn’t want to smell like anything (“I know you really admire a queen who doesn’t want their drag to smell like perfume.” – Bob [59:13])

14. Vita Von Star

[60:38-62:19]
Montgomery, Alabama, 38, old-school, designs/sews her own looks, prefers helping other queens over tricks.
Known as a “captivating lip syncer;” Bob suspects she’s more about earning tips with showstopping, old-school moves.

Season Predictions & Closing Thoughts

Who Will Win?

Monét: Kenya Pleaser (“I think Kenya Pleaser just off Meet the Queens personality.” – [62:38])
Bob: Athena Dion (“I’m going to give it to Athena Dion … need to see one episode.” – [62:57])
Both agree funny queens excel (RuPaul “loves to laugh”).

Other Notables:

Season is “smarter than ever” (nurse, lawyer, engineer).
Recurring segment: hosts poke fun at promo clichés, “signature scents,” and “are you going to do your big one?”
Ongoing meta commentary about Drag Race tropes and production trends.
Fans in chat mention Jane Don’t and Nene Coco as dark horses.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Time | Quote & Speaker | |--------|----------------| | 03:55 | “This is gaslighting, y’all. This is good—this is fast.” – Bob | | 11:39 | “I think she’s top three. Easy. This, I do believe, is her season to lose.” – Bob on Athena Dion | | 22:40 | “The Trix Rabbit … I will let him pounce on this pussy.” – Monét | | 23:30 | “Not only does she have to look good, I look incredible. She also has to have something important to say." – Bob (parodying Sierra Mist’s rationale) | | 32:09 | “I am America’s next drag superstar because I’m Mexican and queer, Middle Eastern and from New York City. I am the President’s worst nightmare.” – Dee Dee Fuego (read by Bob) | | 41:04 | “I think it’s time that a nice lady was crowned. Ew.” – Jane Don’t (read by Bob) | | 44:45 | “I want her to join the Sibling Rivalry family.” – Bob on Kenya Pleaser | | 45:25 | “You are what you eat, and I eat kindness.” – Kenya Pleaser | | 56:43 | “Drag delusion is a spectrum. We’re all on that spectrum.” – Bob | | 62:38 | “I think Kenya Pleaser … just off Meet the Queens personality.” – Monét | | 62:57 | “I’m gonna give it to Athena Dion right now.” – Bob | | 63:14 | “Someone said online today. I feel like RuPaul is about to lose her after one interaction with Kenya Pleaser.” – Bob |

Episode Structure & Flow (Timestamps)

[01:41-04:25] Icebreaker, humor, Oz tangent
[04:49-07:16] Promo critique & theme nostalgia
[08:09-62:19] Meet the Queens – In-depth, queen-by-queen breakdown (see above)
- Notable segments called out above by queen
[62:29-65:48] Final predictions, community reactions, outro banter

Tone & Final Thoughts

True to their brand, Bob and Monét are unfiltered, relentlessly funny, affectionate in their shade, and insightful in their breakdowns. The back-and-forth is irreverent, quick-witted, and rich with inside drag and pop culture references. This episode is a must-listen/watch for any Drag Race superfan eager for S18, serving both savage reads and sincere queen-by-queen analysis with hearty laughs.

Recommendation: If new to either Drag Race or Sibling Rivalry, this episode doubles as an introduction to Bob and Monét’s rapport and an overview of the diverse, lively S18 cast—complete with early predictions, lots of side-eye, and classic drag commentary.

Sibling Watchery: Meet the Queens of Season 18

Podcast: Sibling Rivalry (with Studio71 & Confetti Cannon)
Hosts: Bob The Drag Queen & Monét X Change
Air Date: December 8, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Opening Banter & Setting the Stage

[01:41-04:25]: Bob and Monét begin with playful squabbling, blaming each other for segues into a Wizard of Oz sidetrack. They bet on who brought up Oz, with much joking about audience "gaslighting."
Quote: “This is gaslighting, y’all. This is good—this is fast.” – Bob [03:55]

Promo Theme Talk

[04:49-07:16]: The hosts critique this year’s promo, observing a shift from specific, campy themes (like season 6’s alien spaceship) to more generic or abstract ones (“Love” or just “light”).
Bob’s Note: Enjoys the interaction between queens in the promo, a return post-lockdown:
- “This is an indicator that lockdown is actually coming to an end because the queens are tugging on crown together.” – Bob [07:32]
Memorable Slogan: "In a shady world, let there be light."

Meet the Queens: Individual Breakdowns

1. Athena Dion

[08:09-11:59]
Veteran queen (16 years), Queen of Miami and Mykonos; drag “grandmother.”
Bob compares Athena’s gravitas to Sasha Colby, predicting top 3:
- “I think she’s top three. Easy. This, I do believe, is her season to lose.” – Bob [11:39]
Both hosts love her answer:
- “I’ve been America’s next Drag Superstar, I’m just here to pick up the crown.”

2. Briar Blush

[12:34-15:47]
Boston queen, described as “retro but modern,” designs all her own clothes.
Hilarious aside on city stereotypes and shoes not matching the outfit.
Bob: “Her out of drag style is very different than her in drag ... very adamant that she’s a gothic person.”
Monét is intrigued but predicts a beauty-obsessed queen.

3. Sierra Mist

[20:33-24:17]
Indianapolis queen; signature scent is mozzarella cheese sticks.
Cereal mascot thirst trap debate:
- “The Trix Rabbit … I will let him pounce on this pussy.” – Monét [22:40]
Described as nerdy, into Power Rangers, and long-winded.
Bob: “Not only does she have to look good, I look incredible. She also has to have something important to say." [23:30]
Advice to queens: Keep answers short for TV!

4. Darlene Mitchell

[24:32-28:27]
LA queen, former small-town Indiana, leans into Dolly Parton/Southern vibes.
Takes pride in “mall drag”—buying off the rack instead of designer.
Banter about designer prices (“$7,000 for a catsuit?!”).
Running theme: Monét jokingly roasts Darlene’s “voice of a dude.”

5. Dee Dee Fuego

[28:27-32:29]
NYC by way of Monterrey, Mexico. Known for intricate reveals, calls herself “handsome.”
Has an arm disability (“can’t move her arm past this”), but is an established performer.
Self-aware, describes herself as a “7.5 across the board.”
Notable reason for winning:
- “I am America’s next drag superstar because I’m Mexican and queer, Middle Eastern and from New York City. I am the President’s worst nightmare.” – Dee Dee (read by Bob) [32:09]

6. Discord Adams

[32:32-35:39]
Ohio > Chicago > St. Pete, FL. Self-described “high fashion punk rock maximalist.”
Bob: “Maximalism … This is ugly.” [34:05]
Has a tactile aversion to velvet; wants big makeup to return.
Advocates for underdogs—hosts are unsure how that’ll age.

7. Jane Don’t

[37:56-41:10]
Seattle queen, real-life lawyer. Known for personality and comedic interview.
Receives mail as “plain Jane”.
Dislikes “conceptual drag” descriptor (to her, implies ugliness).
Notable winning pitch:
- “I think it’s time that a nice lady was crowned. Ew.” – Jane / Bob [41:04]

8. Juicy Love Dion

[41:56-44:17]
Daughter of Morphine Love Dion, started drag in high school, loves glam and performance.
Bob predicts she’ll be great at lipsyncs but struggle with comedy/acting:
- “She’s going to send home three girls in high energy lip syncs … and then lose a ballad to her drag grandmother.” [42:16]
Her reason for winning is a superlative list of attributes (plus being Cuban).

9. Kenya Pleaser

[44:40-47:23]
Early fan and host favorite for her warmth and humor.
Tagline: “You are what you eat, and I eat kindness.” – Kenya [45:25]
Can “kick her face,” mixes heart and comedy, represents big, dark-skinned, small-town boys.
Hosts both root for her:
- “I want her to join the Sibling Rivalry family.” – Bob [44:45]
- “I think Kenya Pleaser … just off Meet the Queens personality.” – Monét [62:38]

10. Mandy Mango

[47:23-50:13]
Philadelphia-based, Filipino, nurse.
Discusses fruit-eating preferences (never peeled an orange).
Hosts get into a playful aside about if Philly has “beaches.”
Her winning line: “I’m sweet, smart, sexy, and credentialed.” – Bob (reading Mandy) [49:59]
Monét critiques, “I didn’t write it down because it was stupid.” [50:03]

11. MIA Star

[50:21-54:54]
West Palm Beach, FL; legitimate career dancer (toured with Rihanna, Britney, Camila Cabello).
Took 14.5-year drag break, Bob jokes, “That’s not a break, that’s a retirement.”
Bob rants about promos being filmed too long after casting; wants authenticity.
Her signature scent is Bath & Body Works “Gingham.”

12. Mikey Meeks

[54:56-57:03]
Orlando queen, comedy vibes, Play Smash Bros. (“Drag delusion is a spectrum. We're all on that spectrum.” – Bob [56:43])
Full name: Dr. Mikael Mekerson, MD—“MD stands for Mental Disorder.”
Her pitch: “My star potential is ready for that next level.” [56:57]

13. Nene Coco

[57:09-60:26]
29, Denver, mechanical engineer, only 2.5 years (“bedroom queen” background).
Noted for cup-stacking skills.
Unique: She doesn’t want to smell like anything (“I know you really admire a queen who doesn’t want their drag to smell like perfume.” – Bob [59:13])

14. Vita Von Star

[60:38-62:19]
Montgomery, Alabama, 38, old-school, designs/sews her own looks, prefers helping other queens over tricks.
Known as a “captivating lip syncer;” Bob suspects she’s more about earning tips with showstopping, old-school moves.

Season Predictions & Closing Thoughts

Who Will Win?

Monét: Kenya Pleaser (“I think Kenya Pleaser just off Meet the Queens personality.” – [62:38])
Bob: Athena Dion (“I’m going to give it to Athena Dion … need to see one episode.” – [62:57])
Both agree funny queens excel (RuPaul “loves to laugh”).

Other Notables:

Season is “smarter than ever” (nurse, lawyer, engineer).
Recurring segment: hosts poke fun at promo clichés, “signature scents,” and “are you going to do your big one?”
Ongoing meta commentary about Drag Race tropes and production trends.
Fans in chat mention Jane Don’t and Nene Coco as dark horses.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Episode Structure & Flow (Timestamps)

[01:41-04:25] Icebreaker, humor, Oz tangent
[04:49-07:16] Promo critique & theme nostalgia
[08:09-62:19] Meet the Queens – In-depth, queen-by-queen breakdown (see above)
- Notable segments called out above by queen
[62:29-65:48] Final predictions, community reactions, outro banter

Sibling Watchery: Meet the Queens of Season 18

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Summary

Sibling Watchery: Meet the Queens of Season 18

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Opening Banter & Setting the Stage

Promo Theme Talk

Meet the Queens: Individual Breakdowns

1. Athena Dion

2. Briar Blush

3. Sierra Mist

4. Darlene Mitchell

5. Dee Dee Fuego

6. Discord Adams

7. Jane Don’t

8. Juicy Love Dion

9. Kenya Pleaser

10. Mandy Mango

11. MIA Star

12. Mikey Meeks

13. Nene Coco

14. Vita Von Star

Season Predictions & Closing Thoughts

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Episode Structure & Flow (Timestamps)

Tone & Final Thoughts

Summary

Sibling Watchery: Meet the Queens of Season 18

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Opening Banter & Setting the Stage

Promo Theme Talk

Meet the Queens: Individual Breakdowns

1. Athena Dion

2. Briar Blush

3. Sierra Mist

4. Darlene Mitchell

5. Dee Dee Fuego

6. Discord Adams

7. Jane Don’t

8. Juicy Love Dion

9. Kenya Pleaser

10. Mandy Mango

11. MIA Star

12. Mikey Meeks

13. Nene Coco

14. Vita Von Star

Season Predictions & Closing Thoughts

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Episode Structure & Flow (Timestamps)

Tone & Final Thoughts