Category Archives: On Point With

With roots in Rocky Horror, Oliver Bliss is the perfect draglesquer for the Season of Spook. [Photo: MCP Photo] Thotyssey: Hello Oliver, thanks for chatting with us! We are deep in Spooky Season now, is this your time to thrive? Oliver Bliss: Definitely! I’ve always found that as a Drag Thing, the Spooky Season isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Oliver Bliss”

A local horror queen and podcast host, CryBaby has us laughing and screaming through the spooky season. [Cover photo: Danielle LaRose] Thotyssey: CryBaby, hello! Are you getting into Spooky Season with horror movies and tacky decor, or are you more of a pumpkin spiced autumnal girlie? CryBaby: Oh yeah, Spooky Season is here, baybee! TruthContinueContinue reading “On Point With: CryBaby”

Bring an early out via one of the most notorious eliminations in “RuPaul’s Drag Race” history was just the beginning of Laila McQueen’s thrilling journey of drag entertainment… a journey that include a grounds breaking award. And this Spooky Season, she’ll be serving Pork to Brooklyn! Cover photo: Eric Magnussen] Thotyssey: Laila, hello! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Laila McQueen”

Social media star and Southern Belle turned rapidly rising star of NYC drag, Ara Besque Starr is here to shin and slay the first weekend of Spooky Season! [Cover photo: Tony Haute] Thotyssey: Ara, hello! Thanks for chatting today! We are officially in the Spooky Season, are you a fan of this time of year?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ara Besque Starr”

Our newly crowned Miss Coney Island is a star of New York burlesque as well as a martial artist and weapon wielder, and is about to hit the stage for burlesque’s biggest night in the city. We submit to Dominant Jeane! [Cover photo: Kazimir Skye] Thotyssey: Hi Jeane, thanks for chatting with us today! DominantContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dominant Jeane”

A magical r&b fairy of the Brooklyn drag scene, Dyonne L’Hommie is preparing for a J train runway and a competition to be the queen of the drag Pantheon. Thotyssey: Hello Dyonne, thanks for chatting today! We’re totes in Spooky Season now, is this a Happy Place for you? Dyonne L’Hommie: Hello! Honestly, yeah… fromContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dyonne L’Hommie”

While keeping us moving as a local DJ of drag shows and dance floors, “mo” aka Gay Panic also has us fabulously screaming for his BNA-nominated Substack! [Cover photo: Jessye Herrell] Thotyssey: Hello DJ GP, thanks for chatting today! We’re already halfway through September, are you embracing autumn vibes yet? Gay Panic: Of course! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gay Panic”

An ever-rising star on social media and in the city’s queer indie music scene, Thee Queen Princess is ready to rule with big gigs and a new EP on the way! [Cover photo: LaQuann Dawson] Thotyssey: Hello TQP, thanks for chatting with us today! So we’re in the middle of a Nor’Easter that shut downContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Thee Queen Princess”

Gorge with gigs to boot: The Bronx Doll is slaying the game in NYC. Thotyssey: Hello BD, thanks for chatting with us today! Actually, let’s start with: what do people call you when you’re out and about in drag? Bronx? Doll?The Bronx Doll: Wasssup y’all! My name is The Bronx Doll, but mostly people callContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Bronx Doll”

OG NYC drag demon / “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 8 and All-Stars 10 star / designer of video backdrops for official “Drag Race” live shows / hit podcaster / fierce multimedia drag icon Acid Betty burns her way into a rare East Village appearance this week! Thotyssey: Hello Betty, thanks for chatting with us today!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Acid Betty”

Queer indie popstar and “Franco”-phile Colette is racking up BNA nominations and slaying the game this spooky season. [Cover photo: Iris Delany] Thotyssey: Colette, thanks for chatting with us! As autumn comes is now fully upon us, I was wondering if you could tell us about how one of Fire Island’s big summer closing events,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Colette March”

Pliladelphia’s “Skin Wars” champ and “King of Drag” finalist Joy Taney aka Henlo Bullfrog is hopping into our end of the pond this month! [Cover photo: Jaycen Brooks] Thotyssey: Henlo, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! Are you currently in Philadelphia, and how did you enjoy your summer? Henlo Bullfrog: My home is inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Henlo Bullfrog”

The Brazilian born beatmaster brings the Sweat to HK next month: producer and DJ Lucas Sakalem! Thotyssey: Hello DJ Sakalem, thanks for finding the time to chat with us today! You are a world traveling DJ and probably constantly on the move. Where are you now? Sakalem: Hey! Of course, my pleasure. I’m in myContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sakalem”

Serving sexy / scary vibes onstage, rising indie popstar Pasco will be pulling us in this Spooky Season with live shows and new tunes. Thotyssey: Pasco, hello! ! So it still feels like summer, but we are definitely rocketing into the spooky season! From what I’ve seen of your performances, I’m guessing that’s a happyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pasco”

An edgy comedy performer who’s done everything from drag and pageantry to wrestling to teaching to sketch comedy to social media stardom to practicing law, Wilma Carstart has definitely had a wild ride. And when she premieres the NYC edition of her competition show with its massive prize, we will all be riding shotgun! Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Wilma Carstart”

This Southern-born Jersey comedy glam girl already technically won a challenge before the competition even began… could Desireé Moonshine be the next champion of Crystal Envy’s Diamond Race? [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Dezi, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today, I know it’s a busy time! So we’re venturing into the Spooky Season, but you hadContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Desireé Moonshine”

A resident of New York’s AAPI party brand Naarak, Grant aka DJ Get Gott will be on the decks for an epic September event. Thotyssey: Hello DJ GG, thanks for chatting with us today! How has Labor Day Weekend been treating you so far? Get Gott: Hey Thotyssey! Labor Day has been great, not muchContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Get Gott”

Her cup runneth over with sexy style, sultry moves and a slew of Jersey gigs this month: Philly’s Buttakup! [Cover photo: Tyler Ryan] Thotyssey: Hi Buttakup! We’re in the beginning of September now, do you have Summertime Sadness or are you a fan of the Spooky Season? Buttakup: Hellurrrr, thanks for reaching out! I honestlyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Buttakup”

This multifaceted “esoteric drag fish” has been busy this past summer, and looks to be even busier in September. From open stages to the DJ booth to an epic take on a literary classic, heed the haunting song of Siren! Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting with us, Siren! We are now in early September… how wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Siren”

Combining the worlds of nerdy cosplay and high glam for the ultimate drag experience, Philadelphia’s Tiffany Uma Mascara might just be the one to beat in Crystal Envy’s Diamond Race Season 2. [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Hi Tiffany! We’re now in September and rapidly approaching the Spooky Season… is that a fun time for you? TiffanyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tiffany Uma Mascara”