Category Archives: On Point With

We watched as this buxom, bizarre beauty brought an entirely unique energy to first one, then two, seasons of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” competition: crazy Canadian clown realness meets sexy high concept stripper horror / kid’s show hostess. But it was her third go at the franchise that was the REAL charm, and now theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jimbo”

Getting his DJ start at a popular local drag show, DJ / Cowboy Michael aka M. Samurai is giving us our dancefloor lives as well! Thotyssey: Hi DJ, thanks for chatting with us today! Summer is nearly over, although you couldn’t tell from this gross heat! How did the season treat you? DJ M. Samurai:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: M. Samurai”

A newer queen on the scene is keeping it cosmic… Mx. Nobody hopeful and Hudson Valley transport Venus! Thotyssey: Hello Venus, thanks for chatting today! So summer is basically over… how did the season treat you? Venus: I think the summer season was pretty decent. I’m new to the Brooklyn area, and I’m sort ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Venus”

A DJ coming up in (and paving the way for) an exciting time for music and gender expression in NYC, Sailor Malice has a brand all her own: welcome to Club Wonderland! Thotyssey: Hello Sailor Malice, thanks so much for chatting with us today! By the way, what do friends in the scene call youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sailor Malice”

A favorite NYC nightlife house who’s now established as a partymaker all his own, it’s about damn time to praise Damn Steven! Thotyssey: Hello Steven, thanks for chatting today! You were a host in a Brooklyn edition of Ladyfag’s “Battle Hymn” recently… how did it go? Damn Steven: It was fantastic! “Battle Hymn” is alwaysContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Damn Steven”

Known for displaying high concept artistry in her drag performances, Amygdala is giving her multimedia talents new platforms in the coming weeks. [Cover photo: Ziad Elkawlak] Thotyssey: Hello Amygdala! So, how has the summer been treating you, as August is already coming to a close? Amygdala: Hey darling! This summer has been an absolute whirlwind.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amygdala”

This Philly-based beauty keeps the Tri-State in heat this summer with a Manhattan weekly show and an upcoming PA party she’s producing… take us to your planet, Venus Mystique! Thotyssey: Hi Venus! Thanks for chatting with us tonight! So Dear Lord, summer is almost over! How did the season treat you? Venus Mystique: Fantastic! I’veContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Venus Mystique”

Don’t let this Brooklyn drag performer’s name fool you… the Alex the Meh experience is anything but “meh!” [Cover photo: Anthony Leo] Thotyssey: Hi Alex, thanks for chatting tonight! How is the summer treating you so far? Alex the Meh: Hello! It’s been way too hot for my liking, but the vibes have been nothingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alex the Meh”

An MTV producer and rising star in New York’s DJ scene, Joe Michael keeps the beat going this summer all the way to Madonna Worship. Thotyssey: Hello Joe! We’re already flying through August… how has summer been treating you? Joe Michael: Hey! This summer has been crazy busy… but I’m also finding the time toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joe Michael”

This mistress of the macabre and her thrilling theremin are becoming a nightmarish fan favorite at Brooklyn’s premiere queer punk palace Purgatory… the house of Samara Slaughter! [Cover photo: Pat Plush] Thotyssey: Hello Samara! Thanks for chatting with us today! July is basically over already, how is the summer treating you? Samara Slaughter: Hey, thanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Samara Slaughter”

From her hilarious standup to co-writing “White Chicks” to panelist stardom on “Chelsea Lately” (and “Drag Race!”) and now her wildly popular, long-running podcast “Juicy Scoop,” Heather McDonald leads a comedy and gossip empire. And in August, she’s bringing a taste of it to the Tri-State! Thotyssey: Thanks so much for sparing a momet ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Heather McDonald”

Don’t cry for Sadboy: he’s one of the busiest DJ’s in the biz! [Cover photo: Ciro Andrés Medina H.] Thotyssey: Hello Sadboy, thanks for chatting today! How is the summer treating you so far? Sadboy: Hola. Summer has been very kind to me. Pride was a blast, probably one of the best in a while.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Sadboy”

The drag daughter of a pageant star / RuGirl and a fresh-faced, can’t-keep-your-eyes-off-her slayer of nightlife NYC stages all her own, Scarlett D. Von’Du is here to Du the Thing! [Cover photo: Aughty] Thotyssey: Hi Scarlett, thanks for chatting today! July is almost over, how did the month treat you? Scarlett D. Von’Du: The monthContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Scarlett D. Von’Du”

Get your doll heirs out for the Lady who’s been slaying the competition circuit and is now making her way as a featured queen: Lady Doll Heirs! [Cover photo: LØ  / ZO Photo] Thotyssey: Hello Lady, happy summer! Actually, here’s a good first question: what do your sisters call you for short? Lady? Doll? LadyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Doll Heirs”

A very new queen on the scene that big things are no doubt in store for: Amanda Tori Meating! [Cover photo: Bohenne Arreaux / YUQ Studios] Thotyssey: Hello Amanda! How was your summer… and are you presently in New York? Amanda Tori Meating: Thanks for having me! I’ve had a great summer, and yes IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amanda Tori Meating”

A new Manhattan (and Jersey) queen on the scene who’s making money moves… the vivacious Vicky Vee! [Cover photo: Daniel Roa] Thotyssey: Hi Vicky, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your Pride, and your summer so far in general? Vicky Vee: Pride 2023 was…. wild. Last Pride I was literally unpacking boxes inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vicky Vee”

It’s time to take IN the trash, with Astoria’s (and Connecticut’s) power punk drag activist entertainer Trash Ketchum! [Cover photo: Vivienne Maricevic] Thotyssey: Hi Trash! Happy July! How did Pride and the 4th treat you? Trash Ketchum: Happy Melting Trash Month, haha! Pride was wonderful; I considered this to be my first official Pride asContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Trash Ketchum”

Every day is Daddy’s Day with the sexy OG beatmaster of NYC, Fire Island and Sirius Radio… DJ James Anthony! [Cover photo: Jeff Eason] Thotyssey: Hi James, thanks for chatting today! I know you just got back from a Pines gig, how was it? James Anthony: Amazing! The Pines is such a special place forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: James Anthony”

Combining the fashion, movements and attitude of drag and burlesque, the uniquely gorgeous Antonio Amor is carving out a name for himself in both worlds… with the crowns to prove it! [Cover photo: Trade Photography] Thotyssey: Hi Antonio, Happy 4th! I see you performed at Paradise yesterday, how did that go? Antonio Amor: Hi there!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Antonio Amor”

Imperial Court royalty and a former theater owner, the prolific Katrina Slippery Slide also happens to be the host of “New York’s longest running monthly variety show!” Thotyssey: Hello Katrina, thanks for chatting today! Tell us how your Pride Weekend was… did you perform or party anywhere? Katrina Slippery Slide: Yes, I performed in UpstateContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Katrina Slippery Slide”