Midwest Drag 101

Jess Marshall and P.H. Dee

Class is in session! This is Midwest Drag 101, hosted by P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall. We love to talk about all things drag, and get even more excited when it’s local. Join us every other week to find out about drag happenings in Indiana, Ohio, and northeast Kentucky, have some fun, and watch out, you might just learn something.

  • 53 minutes 38 seconds
    Final Exam

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. 

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess close out the series by discussing current anti-queer legislation and the important roles that allies have to play as we strive towards a brighter, more inclusive future.

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    10 May 2023, 8:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 22 seconds
    Faculty Lounge: Recapping Pride 2022

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess recap their Pride 2022 and some interesting conversations they had around their celebrations.

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    13 July 2022, 8:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 18 seconds
    Miami Valley PTA: Visiting Lecturer Sheridan Steele

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with one of the sweetest visiting lecturers we've ever had on the show, Sheridan Steele, to discuss what it means to her to be that ever-important figure in our community, a drag mother. 

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    Don't forget to follow Sheridan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and see her live every month at the Welcome Inn in Richmond, Indiana!

    29 June 2022, 9:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 3 seconds
    Film and Media Studies: Visiting Lecturer Uma Jewels

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with a stunning and hilarious visiting lecturer, Uma Jewels, leading a discussion on drag inspirations and how those change (or don't) over time. 

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    Don't forget to follow Uma on Facebook and Instagram and see her live at Crossings Lexington!

    15 June 2022, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Critical Diversity Theory: Visiting Lecturer Vanta Black

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Vanta Black, to discuss her experiences as a drag queen while simultaneously fighting all sorts of isms (as well as a busy schedule).

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    Don't forget to follow Vanta on Instagram and Twitter @vantablackcincy and as hypochrisy on TikTok!

    1 June 2022, 9:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 10 seconds
    Free Day!

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess improvise their way through an episode by going back to their roots--an icebreaker, some Drag Vocab, and a 90s-themed Pop Quiz!

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    18 May 2022, 9:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 3 seconds
    Welcoming the Incoming Class: Visiting Lecturer Jamona Fever

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Jamona Fever, to discuss why we should give new or unknown performers a chance.

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    Don't forget to follow Jamona on Facebook (Jamona R. Fever) and Instagram (randallg19)!

    4 May 2022, 9:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 21 seconds
    Civic Discourse

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss the importance of voting in primary and local elections, civic duty as a member of the queer community, and auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, farewell to Below Zero/The Cabaret.

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    Not sure who's on your ballot? Check out https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page

    20 April 2022, 10:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 22 seconds
    Spirit Day: Visiting Lecturer Natalia Marie Milian

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Natalia Marie Milian, to discuss her experiences as a proud, black trans woman in the Midwest drag scene..

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    Don't forget to follow Natalia on Facebook (Natalia Maria Milian), Instagram (natalia.m.milian), and Snapchat (nataliamarie115)

    6 April 2022, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Pep Rally: Visiting Lecturer Brentlee Bich

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Brentlee Bich, to discuss their experiences as a male entertainer in the Midwest drag scene.

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    Don't forget to follow Brentlee on socials, including TikTok @itsbrentleebich

    23 March 2022, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Performance Ethics and Civics: Visiting Lecturer The Lady Phaedra

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, The Lady Phaedra, to discuss the responsibilities of being a drag performer.

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    Don't forget to get your Phaedra merch! https://theladyphaedra.threadless.com/


    9 March 2022, 9:00 pm
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