This week on The It Girl Podcast, Britney Shields (@itsbritneyshields) is joined by Silverlake icon and the best drag queen you’ve never heard of- Tony Soto (@thetonysotoshow) for an episode full of laughs, legacy, and legendary comebacks. The two It Girls dive into the actual comeback of all comebacks — Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback is returning for another season (!!), and we’re breaking down why Valerie Cherish will always be an It Girl that we welcome with open arms.
Then, Tony spills on what it was like coming up in the LA drag scene alongside legends like Shea Couleé, and reflects on a decade of messy, mouthy magic at Learn the Words, Bitch at Akbar. Whether you're a Valerie Cherish stan, an Akbar regular, or just love a good gay oral history — this episode is for you.
We also get real about the current climate: from the insidious rise of the Big Ugly Bill to the Jeff Bezos of it all. Plus, we unpack TS Madison’s appearance on NeNe Leakes’ podcast, and the overwhelming grace, patience, and bravery the trans community continues to show in the face of ignorance and hate.
Comebacks, community, and chaos — that’s showbiz, bitch.
The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi VonSchack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions)
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