Sibling Rivalry – "The One About Proposals"

Podcast: Sibling Rivalry
Hosts: Bob the Drag Queen & Monét X Change
Release Date: October 13, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively and heartfelt episode, Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change celebrate a series of milestones: a brand new podcast set, Bob's impending Broadway debut, and most notably, Monét's recent engagement. The duo dives deep into the personal and social complexities of proposals, interracial relationships in the public eye, wedding plans (including special guest lists and ring bearers), hopes for Dreamgirls’ Broadway return, living in America versus abroad, and the importance of community during uncertain times—all wrapped in their signature infectious humor and banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Leveling Up: New Soundstage & Season 5

• The episode kicks off with the hosts marveling at their new podcast set, crediting the production team for making it possible.
• They excitedly declare the start of "season five" of Sibling Rivalry with fresh branding and a sense of renewal.
  • Monét: "I am so impressed by the team who put this together... this has really elevated us and our brand of our pod." (04:00)
  • Bob: "This is the renaissance of Sibling Rivalry." (11:02)

2. Monét’s Engagement: Joy, Hesitation, and Parasocial Pressures

• Monét shares the exciting news of her engagement to Andy after four years together, admitting initial hesitation about discussing it publicly due to past negative reactions concerning her interracial relationship.
  • Monét: "If I'm being very honest and very vulnerable about it, I had a little hesitation…because you and I have white partners. The White King, they really make it so uncomfortable and so annoying and so awkward." (05:33)
  • Bob: "Someone said 'Bob, we got two white partners.' I said, one, that's not true, and two, why am I in it?" (06:42)
• Monét expresses appreciation for the overwhelming support but notes the persistence of racist and critical commentary.

3. Behind the Engagement: The Proposal and the Ring

• Details about the proposal, Andy's nerves, and the process of choosing and fitting the ring are recounted with humor.
  • Bob (admiring the ring): "Can I see the ring? …Oh, and it's on there—You won't let me take it off." (07:44)
  • The hosts jokingly avoid discussing the cost of the ring.
• Amusing anecdotes about friends' gifts post-engagement and the social dynamics of their circle, especially Bob's "polycule" (multi-partner relationship).

4. Wedding Hopes: Planning (and Guest List Drama)

• Monét discusses wanting a small(er) wedding, but acknowledges it may balloon to over 100 guests due to their communities.
• Bob quizzes Monét about whom she’ll invite.
  • Monét: "Anytime Michelle sees or anything positive or just see, she always sends like, you guys look so happy. I'm so happy for you…she’s always been so supportive." (22:38)
• Conversation about whether dogs (like Potato, Monét’s notorious pet) can attend. Monét considers making Potato the ring bearer, then quickly reconsiders.
  • Monét: "I don't want Potato be the ring bearer." (25:48)
  • Bob: "You think we can get Potato to walk down the aisle? …No." (25:53)

5. Who Should Officiate? RuPaul?

• Monét dreams big: "I mean, I'm gonna reach out to Ru [Paul]..." (21:17)
• The hosts fantasize about RuPaul helicoptering in, officiating in five minutes, and leaving.
  • Bob: "Or she can DJ!" (21:42)

6. Dreamgirls Conversation: Broadway Buzz

• Both hosts express excitement for the Dreamgirls Broadway revival and discuss which luminaries ought to attend the opening night.
  • Bob: "It would be an honor. An honor." (13:01)
  • Monét: "Viola Davis. Jennifer Holiday. Sheryl Lee Ralph..." (14:44)
• Bob notes her own upcoming Broadway role and her "right" to be at opening night.

7. Black Musicals: Authorship and Legacy

• Discussion analyzing which iconic Black musicals were actually written by Black people.
  • Bob: "Were any black musicals written by black people? I think Color Purple was." (16:08)
  • The two examine the complex history of Black representation in musical theater.

8. Eloping, Destinations, and Living Abroad

• Monét states she doesn't want to elope but wants an engagement long enough for Andy to finish grad school.
  • They entertain thoughts of a destination wedding in Iceland, touting its safety and growing Black expat community.
    • Monét: "There's a list...the safest places in the world. And Iceland is number one… I can see why Black people want to move there." (36:44, 42:22)
• Lighthearted debate about the pronunciation of "Bjork" and the challenges of relocating out of the U.S.

9. America in Crisis: Despair and Hope

• Candid exchange about feelings of hopelessness given global and national crises (e.g., Palestine/Israel conflict, political climate, vaccine rollbacks).
  • Bob: "It's crazy that we're no longer shook, shattered, or shorn..." (45:23)
  • Monét: "It does feel like oftentimes...this country is a hopeless thing." (43:55)

10. Closing with Banter: Apologies, Childhood & Rapid-Fire Questions

• The hosts engage in friendly one-upmanship about apologies and memory.
• They quiz each other in a rapid-fire challenge about personal facts.
• Bob narrates a story about ending a childhood friendship over religious differences.
• Monét realizes there’s a role she could play in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Engagement Anxiety and Social Media

• Monét X Change (05:33):
  "If I'm being very honest and very vulnerable about it, I had a little hesitation to talk about it because of how the fans...because you and I have white partners. The White King, they really make it so uncomfortable and so annoying and so awkward."

On RuPaul Officiating the Wedding

• Monét X Change (21:23):
  "Hey, RuPaul, my love, you know, I love you so much...and it would be an honor, a privilege and a pleasure if you officiated my wedding to my soon to be husband."
• Bob the Drag Queen (21:42):
  "Or she can DJ!"

On Dreamgirls' Broadway Return

• Bob the Drag Queen (13:01):
  "It would be an honor. An honor."
• Monét X Change (14:44):
  "Viola Davis. Jennifer Holiday. Sheryl Lee Ralph."
• Bob the Drag Queen (14:57):
  "Colman Domingo will be there. Oprah will be there..."

On Iceland and Moving Abroad

• Monét X Change (36:44):
  "There's a list...the safest places in the world. And Iceland is number one. After going to Isom [Iceland], I can see why. Again, not saying I'm sure..."

On America Feeling Hopeless

• Monét X Change (43:55):
  "It does feel like oftentimes...this country is a hopeless thing and...this thing a little bit. This country is. It feels a little hopeless to be here sometimes."

On Open-Mindedness and Humor

• Bob the Drag Queen (45:23):
  "It's crazy that we're no longer shook, shattered, or shorn..."
• Monét X Change (53:40):
  "Maybe I don't like it because it's cold."

Key Timestamps

• 01:25 – Show intro; welcoming listeners to the new season, new set
• 05:09 – Monét discusses her engagement and public reaction
• 13:01 – Bob and Monét campaign for Dreamgirls' opening night
• 21:17 – Monét dreams of RuPaul officiating her wedding
• 22:23 – Monét debates guest list size and dog participants
• 36:44 / 42:22 – Longing for Iceland, talk about Black expats and safety
• 43:55 / 44:22 – Vulnerable reflections on America and global crises
• 53:40 – Highly quotable: "Maybe I don't like it because it's cold."
• 56:15 – Bouncing jokes about stuttering, colorblindness, and apologies
• 58:00 – Rapid-fire personal questions between Bob and Monét
• 59:49 – Bob tells a story about religion ending a childhood friendship

Tone & Style

Bob and Monét balance honesty about difficult topics with playful, irreverent humor. The episode oscillates between heartfelt vulnerability (especially around their relationships and social realities) and laugh-out-loud banter, never staying serious for long. Their friendship and chemistry are the heart of the podcast, filling even heavy discussions with warmth and wit.

Conclusion

"The One About Proposals" weaves together precious personal milestones, cultural commentary, and the reliably uproarious dynamic between two of drag’s sharpest minds. It’s a celebration of queer love, chosen family, resilience, and the simple pleasures of sharing life's big (and little) moments with someone who gets you—even if sometimes their dog tries to eat a toddler or their fans can’t keep your business to themselves.