Katya Unfiltered: Drag Race Fame, Rivalries & Life Beyond Trixie Mattel

Happy New Year, you naughty chickens!! 2️⃣6️⃣❗️This week, Harry is joined by the Russian hooker herself: comedian, actor, author, and iconic drag superstar Katya Zamolodchikova! Katya holds nothing back as she spills the tea on the gritty reality of Drag Race (from who actually pays for those gowns to the secrets of achieving the "Meatiest Tuck"), the true secret to her and Trixie’s legendary creative longevity, and how she became a global queer icon (even after being stopped by customs in Aus). We hope you enjoy, you naughty chickens!! Rate, follow & subscribe! 🐓
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00:00 – Katya Being Katya

Absurd humor, unexpected honesty, setting the tone

01:20 – Welcome Katya

Intro, how she’s feeling now, current mindset

04:30 – Discovering Drag

First exposure to drag, early experimentation, influences

09:40 – Creating “Katya”

How the character was built, exaggeration vs truth

15:10 – RuPaul’s Drag Race Audition Story

Why she applied, expectations vs reality

21:00 – Life on Drag Race

Pressure, competition environment, what viewers don’t see

27:40 – Fame After Drag Race

Sudden attention, internet obsession, fan expectations

34:50 – Objectification & Being a Persona

Being seen as a body, a meme, or a character instead of a human

41:30 – Comedy, Intelligence & Misconceptions

Why people underestimate her intellect

47:45 – Acting vs Drag Performance

Freedom of drag vs structure of acting

54:30 – Mental Health, Sobriety & Burnout

Honest talk about struggles, balance, and survival

1:01:50 – Reinvention & Longevity

Staying relevant without selling your soul

1:08:30 – Creativity, Fear & Self-Sabotage

Why artists struggle with consistency and confidence

1:15:10 – Advice for Young Queer Creatives

What she wishes she knew earlier

1:21:50 – The Internet, Parasocial Fame & Cancel Culture

Fans, expectations, boundaries

1:28:40 – What’s Next for Katya

Future projects, goals, evolution

1:32:30 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

Reflection, gratitude, closing energy

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