Sibling Rivalry — "The One About Halloween II" (October 29, 2025)

Podcast: Sibling Rivalry
Hosts: Bob the Drag Queen & Monét X Change
Producer: Studio71, Confetti Cannon
Theme: A hilarious deep-dive into Halloween, drag, and friendship — featuring stories of wild costumes, Dungeons & Drag Queens, prosthetic mishaps, living in LA vs. NY, and ongoing playful bickering.

Episode Overview

This festive Halloween-themed episode sees Bob and Monét in full fantasy drag as their Dungeons & Dragons characters, Gertrude and Trianne, complete with elaborate makeup, prosthetics, and costumes. The duo relive favorite Halloween memories, bicker about party etiquette, spill behind-the-scenes tea on drag transformations, and trade sharp-witted anecdotes about LA, NY, and RuPaul’s Drag Race family.

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Extreme Halloween Cosplay: Dungeons and Drag Goons

• Full Drag Transformation: Bob and Monét describe their looks for the episode: Gertrude (a reclusive witch) and Trianne (a mer-assassin princess with family drama).
  • Bob: "This is some shit that only Monet and we're here could get me to do today. ...I was like, bitch, am I back filming We're Here?" [02:54]
• Shoutouts to Costumers and Makeup Artists:
  • Troy C. Ford & Godoy (costumes), Olga, Faina, and team (airbrush makeup and prosthetics).
  • "They did full airbrushing — God, Bobbins, you're a gray!" — Monét [05:10]
  • Discussed the effort: "We got in drag at 9am... It is now 10pm." [07:37]

2. Behind the Scenes: Drag Transformation Pains and Mishaps

• Prosthetic Woes, Showers, and Schedule
  • Bob jokes about Monet's unfinished airbrush and the grueling all-day prep.
    • "They didn’t do your ass crack... one of your cheeks, it was kind of like a little undone." — Bob [05:36]
  • Monet talks about dreading removing the blue makeup, reminiscing about a rhinestone-covered look she blames Bob and Jacob for.
• Personal Shower Routines & Early Mornings:
  • Bob prefers to shower at the studio for efficiency, hates waking up early.
    • "I would rather go to the gym at 2 o'clock in the morning than wake up early." — Bob [09:11]
  • Monét wakes at 5am for laundry/gym/travel, typical of her work ethic.

3. Halloween Costume Debates and Drag History

• Costume Throwdowns & Photo Receipts
  • Heated banter about whose prosthetics look was better.
    • "What do you mean to call that a prosthetic, bitch?" — Monét [13:24]
    • "[You] just covered the mess in glitter and rhinestone." — Bob [13:53]
• Recalling Past Halloween Looks
  • Bob defends a past horn prosthetic (“I did that myself!”), Monet disputes.
  • Discussion of iconic Halloween photo shoots from the Bloodbath party era.

4. Dungeons & Drag Queens: Casting & Memories

• Hopes for Future Seasons
  • Bob and Monet fantasize about future castings (Trixie, Katya, Bendelacreme, Kim Chi, Heidi N Closet as Dungeon Master).
    • "I think Trixie is actually one of the funniest queens out there." — Bob [21:22]
• Behind the Table
  • They reflect on group dynamics and the joy of collaborative storytelling.
• Physical Discomforts
  • Prosthetic ear itching, air holes, and how to “advocate for yourself.”
    • “How come you get ear holes? ...I advocated for myself. You gotta ask for what you want.” — Bob [26:37]

5. Halloween Party Etiquette & LA vs. NY

• Do Halloween Parties Require Costumes?
  • Disagreement over whether an invite mandates dress-up.
    • "If it’s a Halloween party, it is a costume party by default." — Bob [22:13]
    • "No, I’ve been to many Halloween parties that were not dress up!" — Monét [22:38]
  • Jacob serves as the confused tiebreaker.
• Favorite and Neglected Halloween Movies
  • Bob has fondness for classic horror and clowns (pity party aesthetics), Monet confesses she's never seen The Shining or Carrie.
  • Both reminisce about parties they've missed or misjudged (e.g., Trixie’s costumed, but unlabeled, gathering).

6. Life, Cities, and Chosen Family

• On Moving to LA

  • Bob and Monet reflect on how living in Los Angeles has impacted their social lives and day-to-day routines.
    • "People are more social here. ...You will know someone in New York for 10 years and never see their apartment once, ever." — Bob [49:02]
  • Monet says her quality of life improved due to weather and being able to drive, Bob credits income and social differences.

• Homes, Entertaining, and Drag Queen Hospitality

  • Bob: "I don’t like people coming to my home... I used to, but I do not like it anymore." [49:52]
  • Monet loves entertaining more in LA than NY, since apartments are bigger and life is less cramped.

7. Rapid Fire, Drag Race, and General Antics

• Rapid-Fire Questions Game — Bob challenges Monet to answer fast, leading to goofy factual errors and delightful shade.
  • Q: "Who’s the 34th president?"
    A: “The 34th president was Woodrow Wilson.” (Bob corrects: “Dwight D. Eisenhower.”) [47:17]
• Running Emmy Tally & Show Brags
  • Bob humorously lists every show he’s been on and whether it won an Emmy, gloating about his impact.
    • “Shows I’ve been on that have won Emmys... RuPaul’s Drag Race. Traitors. Black Lady Sketch Show. We’re Here. Emmys!” — Bob [56:29]

8. Final Bicker and Goodbyes

• Ending with a Classic Argument:
  • The “who picked up whom from the airport more?” debate.
    • "I picked you up from the airport twice!" — Monét [60:30]
    • "Interesting. You don’t remember..." — Bob [61:35]
• Quick Goodbyes — The episode ends with playful accusations of lying and Monet hurrying to her flight, both hosts expressing love beneath the squabbling.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

"This is some shit that only Monet and we're here could get me to do today. ...I was like, bitch, am I back filming We're Here?"
— Bob the Drag Queen [02:54]

"If it’s a Halloween party, it is a costume party by default. No 100%."
— Bob the Drag Queen [22:13]

"You just covered the mess in glitter and rhinestone."
— Bob the Drag Queen to Monét [13:53]

"Don't act like you ate! ...No shade, but you’re acting like you ate down and you did this perfect seal."
— Bob the Drag Queen [13:53]

"How come you get air holes? ...I advocated for myself. You gotta ask what you want."
— Bob the Drag Queen [26:37]

"People hang out at each other’s homes [in LA]... You will know someone in New York City for 10 years and never see their apartment once."
— Bob the Drag Queen [49:02]

"Shows I’ve been on that have won Emmys... RuPaul’s Drag Race. Traitors. Black Lady Sketch Show. We’re Here. Emmys!"
— Bob the Drag Queen [56:29]

"I picked you up from the airport twice!...I’m not gonna—Why would I lie about it?"
— Monét X Change [61:32]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:32 — Bob & Monét introduce the episode and their Dungeons & Dragons personas
• 04:40 – 07:37 — Shoutouts to costume/makeup team, drag process stories
• 13:24 – 15:13 — Bickering over prosthetics and previous Halloween looks
• 21:00 – 24:00 — Imaginary casting for Dungeons & Drag Queens, Halloween party etiquette
• 37:47 – 42:47 — Halloween movies, clowns vs. witches, favorite costumes
• 48:00 – 51:30 — On living in LA vs. NY; views on hosting and home life
• 46:56 – 47:21 — Rapid-fire Q&A between Bob and Monét
• 56:20 – end — Bob’s Emmy tally, more playful shade, airport pick-up spat, episode close

Tone & Style

As ever, the conversation is fast-paced, playfully adversarial, and unfiltered, with signature Sibling Rivalry energy:

• Irreverent: “Do not touch me. We are up in full dungeons and drag goons.” [02:04]
• Shade-filled: Constant ribbing about costumes, skills, memories, and who eats whose snacks.
• Affectionate beneath it all: Despite the bickering, there’s clear mutual respect and care.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This quintessential Sibling Rivalry Halloween episode offers everything fans love: deeply detailed drag talk, behind-the-scenes stories, opinions on everything from prosthetics to party invites, and the hilarious comfort of Bob and Monét’s chosen family dynamic. If you missed it, you missed a visual feast discussed in vivid detail and a comedy clinic on how to beef with your BFF — all while dressed as fantastical creatures.