27 Years of Drag, Giving Back & Finding Your Lane w/Patti O'Furniture | Ep 67 | Snackin’ & Yakkin’

Patti O'Furniture brings the wigs, the wisdom, and a serious love of orange slices to the Snackin' & Yakkin' sofa. In this lively conversation, Patti and Big Ben Kennedy talk drag, community, charity, South Carolina, and the snacks that keep a busy performer going.Patti shares how her unforgettable drag name came from a back-porch brainstorm, why she became a drag queen after a dare from her students, and how a college drag show helped launch a 27-year career. She also talks about hosting drag bingo at Pounce Cat Cafe, raising money for HIV support and local families, and creating welcoming spaces through performances across the Carolinas.The conversation gets personal as Patti discusses her family's history in South Carolina public service, her commitment to positivity, and the lesson she learned from a young artist named Sam: you never know who is watching, or how one kind moment can change someone's day.Naturally, the snacks get plenty of attention too. Patti introduces Ben to her signature Goldfish crackers and peanuts, shares memories of her mother's "nabs," and explains the very practical reason every bite needs to be small enough to protect the lipstick.There's also talk of wedding officiating, Patti's future book, celebrity encounters, Bill Murray, Brackish bow ties, old Pizza Hut buildings, and why finding your lane matters more than chasing somebody else's version of success.