The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya
Episode: The Cream Nation Sensation!
Release Date: December 2, 2025
Episode Overview
In this episode, Trixie and Katya return as your favorite delirious drag divas to share a raucous chat about death rituals, pet obsessions, horror movies, and everything from the best (and worst) TV shows to themes of modern fame. They riff on morbid topics with signature irreverence, recount Hawaiian vacations, and hilariously brainstorm absurd romance novel premises. Expect razor-sharp wit and constant tangents — all through the lens of life in Tinseltown.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Death, Burial Rituals, and the Cemetery Industrial Complex
[01:31–05:22]
- The duo launches into a conversation about the peculiarities of funeral customs and burial traditions.
- Katya questions why we bury people in clothes, shoes, or expensive coffins:
"Why are we burying people in shoes? Waste of resources." – Katya [02:18]
- Mary (Katya) suggests practical post-mortem options:
- Donate your body to science ("They're going to get a lot of boners, but that's not my problem." – Mary [03:09])
- Cremation, with Trixie making a pun about "rubbing cream."
- Both riff on how cemetery extravagance doesn't ease grief:
"Does that make my grief...as the daughter of this man, does that soften my grief?" – Mary [04:54]
- The consensus: keep things practical, avoid the "cemetery industrial complex," and remember you can visit loved ones in your "mind palace."
2. “Cream Nation” and Pet Parent Escalation
[05:23–07:36]
- They coin the phrase "Cream Nation," using it as a term of endearment for their fans.
- The hosts discuss the culture of treating dogs as children, joke about rescue dog one-upmanship, and debate the idea of buying versus rescuing pets:
"Sober people get sober and then it's all they talk about. I would rescue and the way every conversation would get shoehorned into rescuing." – Katya [05:59]
- Dream dog breeds are discussed — from Mastiffs to purse-sized puffballs.
3. Horror Obsessions: “Speak No Evil” & “Welcome to Derry”
[08:10–18:02]
- Katya and Mary deep-dive into horror recommendations and Stephen King adaptations.
- Review of horror film remakes and originals:
- The "Speak No Evil" Danish original vs. the James McAvoy remake — both found deeply unsettling.
"You're about to get pelted with rocks naked until you're dead, bitch. Right? Fuck the bunny." – Mary [11:32]
- “Welcome to Derry” series discussion:
"The velocity and the bravery to kill children is something only Stephen King really does." – Katya [12:29]
- Comparisons between Bill Skarsgård’s and Tim Curry’s take on Pennywise.
"I love how faggoty and fun Tim Curry is. And I think he's also scary, he's like a Freddy Krueger." – Mary [15:44]
- The "Speak No Evil" Danish original vs. the James McAvoy remake — both found deeply unsettling.
- Links between horror, grief, and the psychological effect on audiences.
- Reflections on Pennywise as a cultural icon and the recurring motif of trauma in Stephen King universes.
4. Pop Culture Rants: Drag Race, “All’s Fair,” and Hate-Watching
[18:15–22:24]
- The hosts compare the love/hate relationship fans have with cherished franchises — Drag Race and Stephen King adaptations.
"People who love Drag Race do nothing but hate on Drag Race. And people who love Stephen King will watch every iteration but have problems with all of it." – Katya [19:43]
- Heated yet hilarious critique of Ryan Murphy’s “All’s Fair,” notably calling out Sarah Paulson’s over-the-top insults and Kim Kardashian’s acting, labeling the series as “a train accident with huge plumes of smoke.”
“Every word out of her mouth is a...filthy insult...And then Kim Kardashian is there. She looks exquisite...and then you hear the words and the delivery and the dialogue, and you’re like, wow.” – Mary [21:04]
5. Audible Romance Game: Wild Tropes and Hilarious Premises
[30:14–41:00]
- The duo invents absurd Audible-style romance novel plots, joyfully riffing on over-the-top scenarios like:
- Secret twins, vampires seeing therapists, haunted Pilates studios, and romance between a mayor and their deputy.
- Mermaid and marine biologist, alien abductee tax fraud, and “sexy” small-town scenarios.
- Katya and Mary’s recurring joke: “Is there keto after death?” – Mary [32:26]
- Endless improv on absurd romance character names: Tempestina Delust, Bunny Lafleur, Duke Thunderclap, Portia Quiverbottom, etc.
- Their inability to take romance novels seriously is itself a running gag:
"There's a reason you and I aren't writing romance novels. We don't have the great ideas Audible does." – Katya [39:33]
6. Hawaii Vacation Stories
[47:33–50:59]
- Recollections of their Hawaii trip, with detailed commentary on hotel breakfasts, warm ocean water, and the endless appearance of sand in unmentionable places.
"I had to go get the two room key cards and create a shovel...like a sandcastle that came from my perineum." – Katya [49:29]
- Playful self-deprecating humor about body hair and waxing.
7. Celebrity Encounters & Fame in the Digital Era
[54:06–57:12]
- Riffing on the fleeting nature of modern fame:
"The most common level of fame nowadays is that they either don't know you, or they're know what you've had for lunch." – Mary [54:43]
- Anecdotes about surprise recognition based on Instagram followings, including Mary's run-in with would-be pickpockets who back off after learning she's (internet) famous.
8. YouTube & The Creator Economy
[57:14–62:29]
- Trixie and Nick attend a YouTube creators’ event, feeling dwarfed by massive brand channels with teams of hundreds.
- Humorous contrast between their two-person team and industry giants, leading them to present their “org chart” as just two names on a sheet of paper.
"So Nick and I have one piece of paper, and we write his name and my name. We're like, this is it." – Katya [59:51]
- Reflect on the tension of relatability vs. visible success as their brand grows.
9. Swatting and the Dangers of Online Celebrity
[62:46–63:48]
- Stark tale of streamers being 'swatted' (having police called to their house as a prank) and the invasive nature of livestreaming.
"People who, like, love big streamers, AKA hate them...will call the FBI or whatever and say that there's going to be a horrible bombing crime at that address...FBI SWAT team break into their fucking house. Isn't that crazy?" – Katya [62:53]
10. Final Notes:
- They end with anecdotes about wild fanbases in Brazil and reminisce about needing bodyguards overseas.
- Conversation always cycles back to humor and friendship, no matter how dark or ridiculous the subject matter.
- Mary's last word on fame:
"Come to Brazil, baby." – Mary [63:32]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On funeral waste:
"If you really loved your father, you'd go for the mahogany. You know, like that's crazy, right? It's upselling coffins. Mary, that is diabolical." – Katya [02:53]
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On grave visits:
"In my experience, visiting someone's grave makes me feel worse." – Katya [05:12]
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On Tim Curry’s Pennywise:
"He played it like a dirty old man...like, hey, fat boy." – Mary [16:10]
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On being a pet parent:
"My child is in my hot car." – Mary [05:42]
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On streamer danger:
"Do you know about streamers getting swatted?" – Katya [62:46]
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On their YouTube 'org chart’:
"Nick and I have one piece of paper, and we write his name and my name. We're like, this is it." – Katya [59:51]
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On Hawaii sand:
"I had to go get the two room key cards and create a shovel and like, like a sandcastle that came from my perineum." – Katya [49:29]
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On fame:
"The most common level of fame nowadays is that they either don't know you, or they know what you've had for lunch." – Mary [54:43]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Death & Burial Nuances: 01:31–05:22
- Pet Parental Insanity & Cream Nation: 05:23–07:36
- Horror Movie Deep Dive: 08:10–18:02
- Culture Critique: Drag Race & All's Fair: 18:15–22:24
- Absurd Audible Romance Improv: 30:14–41:00
- Hawaii Vacation Debrief: 47:33–50:59
- Modern Fame & Digital Life: 54:06–57:12
- YouTube Creator Reality Check: 57:14–62:29
- Streamer Dangers (Swatting): 62:46–63:48
Tone & Style
The episode bursts with the hosts’ signature blend of deadpan and camp, mixing dark topics with outrageous joke-writing and relentless pop culture acumen. Listeners can expect moments of vulnerability wrapped in irreverent banter — never shying away from the macabre or the mundane.
Useful for New Listeners:
Miss this episode? Catch up on everything: from probing questions about societal norms to the cathartic chaos of queer podcasting, Trixie and Katya dish up hilarity, "Cream Nation" pride, and razor-sharp pop culture hot takes, all while making you wish you too could shovel Hawaii's sand from your perineum.