Podcast Summary:

The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya
Episode Title: The Trixie Mattel Center for Turntable Excellence
Date: November 11, 2025
Hosts: Trixie Mattel (Ally) & Katya (Mary)
Producer: Studio71 & Confetti Cannon

Overview

This episode finds Trixie and Katya back behind the mics, dishing on their chaotic lives in showbiz, dolling out hot takes on everything from DJ mishaps to high-stress airport adventures, and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from recent celebrity-studded events. The conversation is punctuated by their signature wit, irreverence, and a healthy dose of unfiltered truth about fame, drag, and travel—plus wild sidebars on horror movies, regional shadiness, and the perils of bodily fissures.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up and the Pitfalls of Comparison

• Trixie and Katya lament the culture of “keeping up with the Joneses” and remind listeners not to measure themselves against the ultra-wealthy or famous.

  "The neighbors’ money is not our money." — Trixie (02:12)

• Notable Quote:

  “I think sometimes we hate the super rich… but also money is perceived as power. And we think if I were that powerful and I had that much influence, I wouldn’t do xyz or I would do xyz.” — Trixie (02:18)

2. Wild Driving Stories, Porn Memories & Terminology Talk

• Trixie recounts a dangerous car-side merch exchange with her friend Brandon, involving a "Chinese fire drill" and reflections on problematic terms.

  “My brother goes, ‘That’s racist.’ I go, he’s Chinese, and he… did jump out of the car, so I don’t know what to say. That did happen.” — Trixie (05:58)

• Katya and Trixie riff on Dude, Where’s My Car? and the history of searching for unconventional pornographic thrills as the internet has “run out” of new material for them.
• The duo dives into language on social media, specifically people substituting words for sensitive topics (e.g., “pew pewed” instead of “shot”), bemoaning the sanitization of tragedy.

3. Movie Tangents: Revenge Fantasies & Drag Queen Faves

• A deep dive on movies like Death Proof, Last House on the Left (the “microwave head” scene), and others leads to enthusiastic takes on the satisfaction of cinematic revenge plots.

  “I love those movies where it gives you every calorie you need… about a revenge fantasy.” — Katya (06:54)

• Trixie shares love for Uncle Buck and John Candy, then tangents to a chat on Charlie Sheen’s documentary and the hotness of actors like Matt Dillon.

4. Power Ballads, Divas, and Signature Vocal Styles

• The pair celebrate Celine Dion and her ability to transform a car ride into a moment:

  “Put on ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now’ ... full body chills.” — Trixie (09:59)

• Discussion about Celine’s and Whitney Houston’s vocal idiosyncrasies, the drama of power ballads, and the magic of vocal signatures:

  "Nobody sounds like [Celine]. It's a signature." — Katya (12:45)

• Katya admits crying to Whitney’s “Star Spangled Banner” and the two joke about her lip-syncing ("It’s still her voice. It doesn’t change a thing.” — Trixie, 13:13).

5. Immigration Anxiety & High Drama at Airports (18:17–25:18)

• Trixie’s Anxiety-Fueled Immigration Tale:
  • Trixie recalls being high at the Winnipeg airport after smoking (legally) before her flight, only to be pulled aside for a random Global Entry interview. Her paranoia is on full display:

    “A little bit of marijuana activated the part of my brain that was like, you’re going to jail, you’re going to die. Yes. It was horrible.” — Trixie (25:16)

  • The story leads to a broader reflection on immigration trauma, the privilege of Global Entry, and the complicated history queer performers often have with international travel documentation.

6. Regional Shadiness: Winnipeg and Beyond (25:37–27:55)

• The duo roast Winnipeg’s charm (or lack thereof):

  “Winnipeg, baby. Mama, you are boot nasty… there are so many cities in the United States that are worse…” — Katya (26:00)

• They trade stories about ugly cities, with special digs at certain parts of Brooklyn and the UK (“Hull” gets a special mention as an “absolute river of mud”).
• Compare Canadian cities—Calgary and Vancouver are praised; Winnipeg takes comedic abuse.

7. Drag Queen Cameos & American Horror Story

• Trixie details her cameo on American Horror Story: Roanoke, poking fun at how insignificant her appearance was compared to Sarah Paulson’s well-known role.

  “Talk to me about that. Cause I forget.” — Katya (29:18)

• Trixie shares a heartwarming Leslie Jordan anecdote from set, celebrating his exuberance at seeing a fellow queen.

8. DJ Life & Performing at Chapel Roan (33:28–41:54)

• Trixie recounts her DJ sets at the Rose Bowl for Chapel Roan’s show:
  • Technical snafus, like accidentally pausing music for 40,000 people, are met with drag-level poise:

    “I just kind of flip my hair and keep going. Like, intentional.” — Trixie (36:34)

  • She explains the stresses of DJing, the thrill of letting the crowd sing, and a moment of near-music disaster saved by a perfectly-timed key change as a drag performer splits on stage.
• Katya remembers her brief and chaotic career as a club DJ, sharing hilarious anecdotes about misunderstood cues and music mishaps.

9. Chapel Roan & Celebrity Sightings (41:59–47:15)

• The spectacle of Chapel Roan’s set design and vocal prowess is praised and compared to icons like Cyndi Lauper.
• Star-studded guest list at the show mentioned:
  • Sarah Paulson, Pedro Pascal (“I see you in gowns!”), Betsy Johnson, “Sizzer” (SZA), Justin Tranter, and Laura Dern are all name-dropped.
• Trixie gets flustered being among so much fame, revealing her struggles with imposter syndrome even as she graces the Hollywood Reporter cover.

10. Age, Fame, and Drag Queen Realness

• Jokes about lying about age in the industry:

  “29 is so fraudulent. If you are 39, you’re not. You’re either 38 or 40.” — Katya (47:00)

• Behind-the-scenes of the Hollywood Reporter cover shoot and the significance of drag queens being included in a mainstream media feature.

  “For you to have me on here right now at this time in American history, I cannot tell you what it means…” — Trixie (48:19)

11. Global Entry, Traveling Queerness, and Bodily Mishaps

• Katya schools Trixie on how to use her new Global Entry status.
• Tangents into jokes about pre-check, clear, and the perpetual struggle of “trusted traveler” systems.
• Classic Trixie & Katya off-color humor about the perils of sex, nails, fissures, and “the threshold of pain.”

  “As a gay guy, like, I’m already on the verge of a fissure any given moment ... Don’t you perforate my rectum. Don’t you dare.” — Trixie (50:16)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Drag & Audience Participation:

  "So much of drag shows... is not even about us. It's about them. Moments where they get to be the star and they sing, they love it." — Trixie (37:09)

• On Age:

  "29 is so fraudulent. If you are 39, you're not. You're either 38 or 40." — Katya (47:00)

• On Immigrant Anxiety:

  “I was so scared. It was like, I was like in Bridesmaids, but she’s like in the Escuelas par la casa. Everything was... huh.” — Trixie (22:56)

• On Bodies & Fissures:

  "I'm always one constipation event away from a fissure. Please don't do this." — Trixie (50:26)

• On Fame:

  "I do forget that we are very famous." — Katya (47:53)
  "I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about. I'm on the cover of the Hollywood Reporter." — Trixie (47:56)

Timestamps to Important Segments

• Cultural Comparison, Money & Power: 02:00–03:00
• Dangerous Carpool & Merch Exchange: 03:47–05:58
• Immigration/Global Entry Story: 18:17–25:18
• Winnipeg/Canadian City Roast: 25:37–27:55
• American Horror Story Cameo Discussion: 29:00–30:35
• Chapel Roan DJ Set & Mishaps: 33:28–41:54
• Celebrity Sightings: 41:59–47:15
• Hollywood Reporter Discussion: 47:53–49:12
• Global Entry & Travel Tips: 51:05–52:34
• Final Tangents on Pre-check and bodily perils: 50:05–51:03

Tone & Style

This episode is classic Bald and the Beautiful: rapid-fire, irreverent banter loaded with sexual innuendo, self-deprecating humor, and candid behind-the-scenes showbiz stories. Trixie is dry, detail-oriented, and prone to wild tangents, while Katya is a font of surreal, off-the-wall humor and unexpected wisdom. Their friendship and chemistry are the true heart of the show, making even the most absurd asides feel intimate and resonant.

For New Listeners

This episode is a quintessential slice of Trixie and Katya’s podcast universe: real, raw, and resoundingly ridiculous. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to their world, you’ll gain a backstage pass to the chaos, hilarity, and unfiltered truth that defines drag queen life. Expect to laugh, cringe, and maybe even tear up—with plenty of pop culture hot takes and queer wisdom on offer.