Sibling Rivalry – “The One About 2025”

Episode Date: December 31, 2025
Hosts: Bob the Drag Queen & Monét X Change

Episode Overview

In this year-end special, Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change take a hilarious and honest look back at 2025, offering their trademark banter and playful bickering. The duo covers everything from movie box office records and pop culture milestones to personal reflections, travel tales, and New Year plans. As always, their infectious chemistry and biting wit create a fun, unpredictable ride through their lives and the year’s culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Updates & Tours

• Bob’s Broadway Debut: Bob shares news about joining the cast of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway as Harold Zidler, starting January 27th at the AL Hirschfeld Theater.
  • [00:39] “You can come see me, Bob the Drag Queen, on Broadway… Get tickets at seethdragon.com.”
• Monét’s Comedy Tour: Monét is touring with “High Heels, Bad Knees,” her stand-up show, expressing pride in her new material.
  • [01:05] “I am coming across America… It’s some really funny stuff, and I can’t wait for people to come see it.”

2. Music, Movies, and Disney Pop Covers

• Disney Song Covers: Spirited discussion about pop artists re-recording Disney songs for movie credits, name-dropping Panic! at the Disco, Demi Lovato, Celine Dion, Vanessa Williams, and others.
  • [01:53] “Every Disney movie, they take one song from the show and they do a pop cover.” (Bob)
• 2025’s Top Movies:
  • Zootopia 2 and Sinners are discussed as top-grossing films.
  • For Good is mentioned for its high opening weekend, but the top spot worldwide is Nature by Beijing and Light.
  • [04:13] “For Good is not one of the… And the number one spot is a movie called Nature by Beijing and Light.” (Bob)
  • [04:35] “Everybody said double Zootopia. That’s crazy.” (Monét)

3. Random Knowledge: Global Geography

• The duo debates the size of India vs. the US, as well as world land masses.
  • [05:00] “India is about half the size of America… The largest country is Russia, Canada is second.” (Bob)

4. Would-You-Rather: Bob vs. the Polar Plunge

An extremely memorable set piece: Bob insists he would rather eat a spoonful of feces than do a polar plunge in Antarctica.

• [06:14] Bob: “Eating the shit.”
• [06:15] Monét (in disbelief): “Really?”
• The two debate the relative horror of eating feces vs. jumping into freezing waters, escalating into silly specifics about the size of the spoon and “chasing” it with lemon juice.
• [09:05] Bob: “If it’s a kitchen spoon, I’d rather eat the kitchen spoon. If it’s a ladle, I’d rather jump in the lake.”

5. Reflecting on the Year – Grading 2025

Each host assigns a letter grade to the year:

• Bob: C+ / B–, noting past years like 2016 and 2018 as “A” years (his Drag Race win, new relationships, returning to theater).
  • [10:50] “2025 a C plus, maybe a B minus.”
  • [11:51] “2016 and 2018 were both A’s for me.”
• Monét: B, highlighting her engagement, major accomplishments, and touring.
  • [11:20] “I got engaged this year. Okay. A B. I give 2025 a B minus.”
• Both reflect on how grading has shifted post-2020.
  • [12:26] “I’m appreciating… like in New York City, when it finally gets warm...”

6. Cold Weather & Seasonal Depression

• Recollections about surviving brutal New York winters versus L.A.’s balmy Decembers.
• Bob admits he doesn't get seasonal depression, joking, “I got that year round shit.” [13:45]
• Monét attributes hers to grey Portland winters but now mostly feels thrown by the early sunset.

7. NYC Memories: Peacocks & Pizza

• The hosts reminisce about peacocks at St. John the Divine cathedral and offer a New York City pizza recommendation (Cornet Pizza at Broadway and 110th).
  • [18:06] Bob: “You gotta go see the church at Amsterdam and 110. It is a stunning church... the largest cathedral in the northeast.”
  • [20:11] “Huge slices of pizza. That is so good. On my life.” (Monét)

8. Petty Bets & Podcast Debts

• Riotous back-and-forth over outstanding podcast bets—Monét allegedly owes Bob $1,990 (or more), including $1,000 for Mortal Kombat, $1,000 for Smash Bros.
• The argument becomes a showcase of their absurd competitiveness and mock outrage.
  • [24:43] “No, this… Monet owes Bob $1,990. And you just lost a $10 bet. So I’ll put it up to... 2,000.” (Bob)
  • [25:33] “Anyone out there, don’t trust this… she will scam you at DragCon.” (Bob)

9. Voicemail, Communication Styles, and Gen Z

• Discussion about whether anyone checks voicemails anymore, generational differences in communication, and their own missed calls.
  • [26:25] “Who checks voice notes? Who checks voicemails?” (Bob)
  • [27:01] “I have not checked a voicemail in literally in years.” (Bob)
  • Leads into a Patreon poll request: Who checks their voicemail?

10. Holiday and New Year Party Plans

• Monét discusses her engagement party; Bob and studio staff debate why they weren't invited.
• Plans for a New Year’s party surface, including Nick Smith joining and reflections on last year.
  • [28:21] “Nick Smith is gonna be in town. Should we do a big, like, New Year’s Eve party?” (Monét)

11. Personal Anecdotes: Clubs & Hookups

• Recounts of trips to Puerto Vallarta for New Year's and Thanksgiving: strip clubs, karaoke, “bear” parties, and group dynamics.
• Discussion of hooking up with flight attendants, and Bob’s preference for “Delta guys with big fat asses.”
  • [36:30] “I want to hook up with a flight attendant so bad. They’re so hot.” (Bob)
  • [36:40] “They always look so slut in… every man who works for Delta has that big fat ass.” (Bob)

12. The Traitors Experience

• Both will have seasons of “The Traitors” premiere in consecutive years; Monét expresses excitement to see Bob’s season and vice versa.
  • [38:03] “You had some of my favorite… when y’all were doing the thing with the statues… that was hilarious.” (Monét)
• Bob notes how physically demanding the show’s challenges were.

13. Residuals & The State of Entertainment

• Updates on how strike-era union deals improved streaming residuals, with both sharing experiences on what TV/film work pays back.
  • [40:17] “Have you noticed that residuals have been way better?” (Monét)
  • [41:41] “I get pretty good checks from… Black Lady Sketch Show.” (Bob)

14. Pop Culture: Grammys, Kendrick, SZA, Mariah Carey

• Discussion about Beyoncé finally winning Album of the Year and her genuine reaction.
  • [42:03] “No, she finally won album of the year.” (Jacob)
  • [42:21] “Why… I think that was a genuine reaction.” (Monét)
• Deep dives into SZA’s record-breaking career: “She just beat Michael Jackson again…” (Monét) [44:09]
• Mariah Carey retaking the music record for “All I Want for Christmas Is You” after briefly losing it to Lil Nas X.
  • [45:27] “The torch… The torch is back in her hand.”

15. Space in 2025: Katy Perry, Gayle King & Other Celebrities Become ‘Astronauts’

• Mockery and amazement at Katy Perry and Gayle King’s spaceflights, poking fun at celebrity space culture and public backlash.
  • [46:46] “Also the iconic moment in April where Katy Perry became an astronaut. Katy Perry. Gayle King became astronaut.” (Bob)
• Debate if they would go to space; Bob is reluctant due to the Challenger disaster and space sickness.

16. Wish Upon a Pile (of Shit?)

• Bob reveals that some “shooting stars” are just burning waste shot from the ISS.
  • [48:22] “Did you know that sometimes shooting stars aren’t shooting stars? It’s just coming from…when you look up and you wished…you wished upon a pile of shit.”

17. Movie Song Oscars & K-Pop Demon Hunters

• Excitement over the “Golden” song from K-Pop Demon Hunters possibly winning the Oscar; lively discussion about the best original songs in film this year.
  • [51:22] “I think Golden’s going to win the Oscar this year.” (Bob)
• Monét fangirls over K-Pop Demon Hunters, expresses anticipation for a sequel and other upcoming pop-culture events in 2026.

18. Video Game & Marvel Hype (and Fatigue)

• Anticipation for GTA 6, commentary on Marvel’s struggle for soul amid big blockbusters, and Bob’s nostalgia for older superhero films.
  • [52:09] “We’re getting GTA 6 finally.” (Bob)
  • [52:55] “Story be damned… it just looks like this big, massive money machine.” (Bob)

19. Looking Forward: Podcast Announcements & Projects for 2026

• Teasing new show launches, the return of “Anything You Can Do,” higher production values, and continued weekly Drag Race reviews.
  • [55:06] “We’re filming it for real… we’re bringing back Anything You Can Do but we’re beefing it up.” (Bob)
• Shoutouts to Jacob, Kane, and their team—heartfelt gratitude for eight strong years of Sibling Rivalry.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I would rather eat shit.” – Bob [06:14]
• “Honesty is impressive.” – Monét [00:34 & 30:02]
• “You only get one bite of the apple.” – Monét [05:56]
• “No, not me, honey, what? Juice from my man. I’m clean, honey.” (on accidental feces consumption) – Monét [09:48]
• “I got that year round shit.” – Bob, on depression [13:45]
• “You owe me more, so there’s no me paying you.” – Bob, on podcast bets [21:56]
• “If you’re a flight attendant and willing to bring your uniform to my hotel, please DM me.” – Bob [36:52]

Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:26] – Looking back on 2025 begins
• [06:08 – 10:03] – The polar plunge vs. eating shit debate
• [10:12 – 12:16] – Letter grades for 2025 & previous “A” years
• [13:45] – Year-round depression, Portland depression story
• [20:25] – Arguments over who owes money to whom
• [27:30] – Who actually checks voicemail? Studio poll
• [36:30] – Hookup tales, attraction to flight attendants
• [37:46] – “The Traitors” reflections
• [40:17] – TV/streaming residuals and industry talk
• [42:03] – Beyoncé’s overdue Album of the Year Grammy
• [51:22] – Oscars predictions for film songs
• [52:09] – Anticipation for GTA 6 and Marvel talk
• [55:06] – Announcements for new podcast and show projects

Tone, Language, and Vibe

The episode is packed with Bob and Monét’s signature mix of fast-paced, irreverent, and deeply personal banter. They alternate between playful shade, honest vulnerability, and sharp pop culture commentary. They are unafraid to get gross, silly, and surprisingly insightful—all in the same breath.

Final Thoughts

Fans of Sibling Rivalry will find this a classic, wide-ranging episode shining with both nostalgia and forward-looking excitement. Newcomers will get a strong sense of the duo’s unique chemistry, comedic style, and their take-no-prisoners approach to pop culture, friendship, and self-reflection.