Category Archives: On Point With

From military to management to music, South Carolina native DJ Paul Leasure has been making great things happen in more ways than one. Thotyssey: Hi, Paul! Thanks for talking with us tonight! Paul Leasure: Hey Jim, congratulations on your Get Out Award last night. Yes, for our podcast Thotlight, thank you! It’s a great honor.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paul Leasure”

Still a relatively new arrival from Portugul, this profound drag beauty is already getting her name in New York lights… with some GLAM nominations to boot. [Cover photo: Alexis Kmieck] Thotyssey: Hello, Jazmine! Congrats on your GLAM nominations! List them for us, if you will! Jazmine: Hi, thank you so much! I’m nominated for BreakthroughContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jazmine”

The GLAM-nominated gogo dancer is a true entertainer through and through, and he’s mixing it up for us in projects yet to come… feel the fire of Apollo! Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting with us today, Apollo! First off, congrats on your well-deserved GLAM nomination for Best Gogo Dancer! Is this your first? Apollo: This isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Apollo”

The Season 16 cast members of RuPaul’s Drag Race were announced today; the season will premiere January 5th on MTV. Thotyssey interviewed a number of this season’s queens over the years, and several quite recently. Get to know these gworls! Amanda Tori Meating (7.18.2023) Dawn (6.8.2022) Megami (10.17.2018) Nymphia Wind (3.2.2023) Plasma (10.18.2022) Sapphira Cristal (8.7.2016) Xunami Muse (3.13.2019)

West Coast punk rocker turned cool New York DJ in global demand, Dinah Fire is living… and so are we! Thotyssey: Hi Dinah! So now that November is basically behind us, how did the month treat you? Dinah Fire: November has been great, thanks for asking! Just been working on a new winter mix, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dinah Fire”

The Queen of Ridgewood Drag is challenging our drag expectations while keeping the kiki alive… Nouveau Richie! Thotyssey: Hi Nouveau! Thanks for this meetup! How are you feeling about this drastic change of temperature? Nouveau Richie: Bonjour. Lovely to chat with you on this muggy Sunday. I actually fancy myself as an “Ice Queen” andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nouveau Richie”

While also serving gorgeousness on stage, this artist’s knack for capturing the gorge of her nightlife sisters on camera has just won her a Best Photographer GLAM nomination! Sharing her name with a barrio in her former home of Puerto Rico, Mambiché is now slaying the New York scene down! Thotyssey: Hi Mambiché, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mambiché”

This sexy fashionista and queer indie recording artist has just gotten his second ever GLAM nomination. It’s now time to pray at the Church of Saint Ahmad! Thotyssey: Hello Saint Ahmad, great to be talking with you today! First off, congrats on your Best Male Artist GLAM nomination, just recently announced! You’ve been nominated before,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Saint Ahmad”

Known for colorful looks and “unhinged” performances, Kurt Cocaine keeps New York raving from both on the stage and behind the scenes. Next stop, New Jersey! Thotyssey: Hello Kurt, thanks for chatting with us today! How is November treating you, and will you be feasting this Thanksgiving? Kurt Cocaine: Hi, thanks for having me! NovemberContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kurt Cocaine”

Dan Kiernan–known simply as Kiernan onstage–likely didn’t know how popular the Queerchella showcases he produces would become, and what a vital platform he was would provide to local queer indie artists. And now that he’s taking Queerchella on the road, even more folks are jumping on board! [Cover photo: @tylermillironphotography] Thotyssey: Hello Kiernan! So, ThanksgivingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kiernan”

Competitive athlete turned DJ &Drew (that’s “Andrew,” get it!?) is popping up all over the city, getting hitched, and giving you life! Thotyssey: Hello &Drew, thanks for chatting today! How and where was your Halloween? DJ &Drew: It was good! Halloween was a crazy weekend! People were ready to dance, and so was I! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ &Drew”

A famed street artist and storyteller who’s found a very unique way of incorporating their imagination into their drag, David Puck is truly leaving their creative mark on the city. Thotyssey: Hi David, thanks for chatting today! So how was your Halloween… I’m guessing you had some looks upon looks? David Puck: It was fun!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: David Puck”

We’ve got this beauty “pegged” to be NYC’s next big queer indie recording artist. All hail the Pillow Prince! Thotyssey: Hello Pillow Prince! How are you liking this shift into autumn in NY so far?Pillow Prince: I’m loving it! Fall fashion is my favorite, so I’m excited for all of the layering that is aboutContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pillow Prince”

Filmmaker, actor, viral content creator, recording artist, Drag Wars All-Star… ShimShim She! Thotyssey: Hello ShimShim! Thanks for talking to us today! It’ll be November by the time the kids see this… how do you generally like that month and the season? ShimShim She: I’m very mixed about November and fall in general. I love fallContinueContinue reading “On Point With: ShimShim She”

A popular DJ on the rise now has a weekly residency: DJ Haus Kat! [Cover photo: Anthony Leo] Thotyssey: Hello DJ, thanks for chatting with us today! How has your October been? DJ Haus Kat: This fall has been the busiest I’ve ever experienced. I’ve had lots of projects and events brewing simultaneously, so that’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Haus Kat”

This glorious glamor ghoul is haunting us all in just their first year as a drag performer… we already want more of Xana Whoria! [Cover photo: Anthony Leo] Thotyssey: Hello, Xana! You’re a mistress of horror looks. This must be your favorite month, and your busiest! Xana Whoria: I’m really excited about this month. It’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Xana Whoria”

Let’s help our fabulous, newly sashed Miss Trans New York Alicia Love win the national crown! Thotyssey: Hello Alicia! Halloween is right around the corner… is she ready? Alicia Love: Yes, I am so ready! I love Halloween. Do you tend to go spooky or sexy for your looks this time of year? I likeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alicia Love”

A creator of popular online content that many get into (and off of), Jason Luna entered the adult entertainment world for all the right reasons… but had to fight hard for his place there. Now, the sky is the limit for this multitalented performer! Thotyssey: Hello Jason! Thanks so much for talking to us today!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jason Luna”

A diverse drag performer who can serve you family friendly shows in the local park as easily as a sexy, spooky moment on a bar stage, Damien Demise is truly here to slay! Thotyssey: Happy Halloween Month, Damien! What’s your favorite horror movie? Damien Demise: Hey! Hmm… it has to be Noroi, The Grudge orContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Damien Demise”

Building a reputation as a DJ star on the rise, it was only a matter of time before this true blue beatmaster conquered a party all his own: Blue Rose Royalty has entered the castle! [Cover photo: @smltd] Thotyssey: Hello Blue! Wait, first off… is that what your friends in the biz call you? BlueContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blue Rose Royalty”