Sibling Rivalry – "The One About Scams" (Nov 3, 2025)
Hosts: Bob the Drag Queen & Monét X Change
Podcast: Sibling Rivalry
Produced by: Studio71 & Confetti Cannon
Episode Overview
In this laugh-out-loud episode, Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change dive deep into the world of scams—both the outlandish frauds that make headlines and the everyday schemes that sneak into ordinary life. Their banter goes from comical anecdotes about getting scammed (and sometimes scamming others), to rants about bad gardeners, disastrous dental visits, and the chaos of meet-and-greet mishaps. Along the way, they weave in stories about trust, discernment, and the unexpected places you (almost) get your teeth pulled.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Is This Temperature a Scam?
- The episode opens with a debate: is "cold" a feeling or a set temperature, and what’s the ideal AC setting for sleeping, living, and … other activities?
- Monét: “I’d rather be sweaty and hot than cold and be like, oh my God, I’m cold.” (02:28)
- Bob: “You do need to crank up the AC when you start fucking.” (02:23)
2. Dental Detectives & Adult Braces
- Conversation swerves into forensic dentistry and the oddities of adult braces:
- Monét: “Can you use someone's bones to find them?” (07:26)
- Bob: “They’re going over dental records… but your teeth are constantly changing.” (08:14)
- The pain of Invisalign, weird habits with dental trays, and if teeth are "bones" get dissected.
3. Animal Exploitation at Rodeos is a Scam
- The duo is appalled by cruelty in bull riding and bullfighting:
- Bob: “They tie a rope around the bull, put it up against his nuts, and yank it really hard–basically pissing the bull off.” (15:13)
- Monét: “When the person gets trampled and mangled, I’m like, good!” (15:36)
- The bulls' suffering—including being drugged—sparks outrage and questions about societal norms.
4. Scammed By My Gardener (And Other Service Nightmares)
- After a plant chat and a plant-identification quiz, Monét shares her saga with a misleading gardener:
- Monét: "Well, anyway, I told you that gardener was a scam." (24:05)
- Bob relishes being proven right after Monét ignores his amateur advice in favor of online 'experts.'
5. Rideshare Rackets & Double Charges
- Monét experiments with paying Uber drivers directly—only to get burned:
- Monét: “I ended up paying more than I would have... Fuck! Anyway, long story short, I’m not doing it anymore.” (26:17)
- Bob calls out Monét as the “patron saint of getting scammed.”
6. Wigs, Braids, and Grills: Dragtastic Scam Stories
- Wigs & Hair Braiding:
- Both hosts share horror stories about custom wigs and braiders vanishing with their merchandise:
- Monét: “Patty sent her three of my custom hairline fronted wigs… She went ghost.” (29:16)
- Both hosts share horror stories about custom wigs and braiders vanishing with their merchandise:
- Jewelry Grills:
- Monét details an epic two-year ordeal with "Grill by Scotty"—money gone, teeth never delivered!
- Monét: “A year later, I get an email: Your order is almost ready… Two years later, I still have not received…” (34:16)
- Monét details an epic two-year ordeal with "Grill by Scotty"—money gone, teeth never delivered!
7. DIY Dentistry & Shady Appointments
- Both recount close encounters with dental scams:
- Bob: “I almost got my teeth pulled in an apartment building… I sat down and was like, I need to make a decision. I’m not doing this.” (37:28–39:33)
- Monét laughs: “Why would you go to an apartment building dentist?” (37:40)
8. Scam Logic: Multilevel Marketing, Vending Machines, and Snacks
- MLM nostalgia and regrets (Mary Kay… and Bob’s failed vending machine venture):
- Bob: “Someone somewhere has a free vending machine.” (41:25)
- An epic debate about the best chips and Bob’s obsession with obscure snack brands.
9. Trust, Discernment, and Getting Got
- Monét’s gullibility vs. Bob’s suspicion forms a recurring undercurrent. The pair poke fun at Monét’s history of “trusting too easily,” leading to further scam mishaps.
- Bob: “You go into scary scenarios with pockets full of money–You would be the easiest kill.” (35:12)
- Monét: “I trust people. Nowadays, I trust people, but not like you trust people.” (35:39)
10. Meet & Greet Mayhem and Fan 'Scams'
- Bob recounts a DragCon fan who never got his photo with Monét:
- Bob: “He goes, ‘I want to tell you, I went to her meet and greet at DragCon and I never got my picture.’” (59:44)
- Monét’s solution is ‘hit up info@monetxchange.com’, but Bob pushes her on customer service and public accountability.
- Bob: “You have an opportunity to assure your fans… every single person… going forward… you will work to make it right.” (61:10)
11. Scamming (or Not?) For Survival
- The hosts ask: have they ever scammed anyone? Monét jokes about “scamming trade” and mishaps that might be interpreted as scams, such as missing meet-and-greet items.
- Brief shout-out to Laci Mosley, the "Scam Goddess," and her show/podcast about famous scammers. (58:23)
12. STDs, PH Balances, and Medical ‘Advice’
- A surprisingly frank sidebar about getting syphilis from oral sex, and the use of doxy PEP (a post-exposure antibiotic) to prevent infections.
- Bob: “That is pretty rare to get syphilis from sucking dick…but bitch, I did.” (46:30)
- Monét reports a UK doctor’s joke about “testing it on Americans first,” with Bob skeptical about the veracity.
13. Ending: Rivalry, Accountability, and Friendship
- The episode closes with playful accusations, a chip “ownership” debate, and the reiteration that even among friends, scams, mishaps, and questionable judgment are inevitable—but hilarious.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Bob (02:23): “You do need to crank up the AC when you start fucking.”
- Monét (10:09): “You know, sometimes your pain makes me happy.”
- Monét (15:36): “When the person gets trampled and mangled, I’m like, good!”
- Bob (35:12): “You go into scary scenarios with pockets full of money—you would be the easiest kill.”
- Bob (59:44): "He goes, 'I want to tell you, I went to her meet and greet at DragCon and I never got my picture.'"
- Bob (61:10): “You have an opportunity to assure your fans… every single person… going forward… you will work to make it right.”
- Monét (61:04): “You know what? You’re right. It won’t happen again. Cause I’m never doing DragCon again.”
Timestamps for Key Segments
- AC & Temperatures Debate: 01:46–03:00
- Forensic Dentistry & Adult Braces: 04:46–10:09
- Bullfighting/Rodeo Rants: 14:49–16:19
- Gardener Scams/Plant Chat: 20:26–24:05
- Rideshare Direct Pay Fiasco: 24:13–26:31
- Wig & Braid Theft Stories: 29:16–32:56
- Dental Scam Adventures: 37:28–39:33
- MLM/Vending Machine Memories: 40:20–41:56
- Trust & Vulnerability in Scams: 35:12–35:42
- Meet & Greet Mishaps: 59:44–61:10
- STD Stories & Medical Advice Riffs: 46:16–48:02
- Fan Service Accountability & Closing Rivalries: 61:01–64:45
Tone & Language
As always, Bob and Monét keep the tone wickedly irreverent, quick-witted, and brutally honest. They riff off each other's blunders and triumphs, blending relatable frustrations with drag queen flamboyance. Their stories are packed with shade, vulnerability, and genuine affection.
Summary Takeaways
If you’ve ever been scammed—by a wig stylist, a dentist in someone’s apartment, or promises of a discount Uber ride—you’ll feel right at home. Bob and Monét’s rolling disasters and near-misses are a reminder that scams are everywhere, and laughter is the best (sometimes only) defense.