Buck Wylde: King of Drag, Drag King Visibility, Pride Month & More | S14E26

Welcome back to YOUR Wednesday night conversation.This week, we kicked off Pride Month with a special guest, Buck Wylde, from Revry's King of Drag, a drag king competition and reality show.Before our interview, we shared updates on Pride Month, upcoming events, and Freddy's annual Pride season reminder to take care of yourself during busy performance schedules. From washing costumes and airing out drag bags to staying hydrated during outdoor events, the conversation offered practical advice for performers preparing for a busy summer. Then we welcomed Buck Wylde to the show.The conversation explored Buck's experience competing on Revry's King of Drag, the first all-drag-king reality competition. He shared behind-the-scenes stories about the audition and filming process, the pressure of performing for judges, and the unique experience of helping bring drag king artistry to a larger audience. We also discussed:The growth and visibility of drag kings over the last two decadesWhat it means to be part of a groundbreaking reality competitionThe evolution of drag king performance styles and identitiesThe importance of representation in queer spacesMentoring future performers and creating opportunities for emerging kingsBuilding community across cities and regions through performance and production work One of the most compelling parts of the conversation centered on how drag has evolved. Buck reflected on developing a character over many years and how today's drag landscape allows performers greater freedom to experiment beyond traditional expectations of masculinity.We also talked about online criticism, reality television fandom, and the importance of remembering that performers are real people behind the characters audiences see on screen. The episode closes with upcoming Pride events, Thrust Fest plans, and excitement about what the future holds for drag kings and queer performance spaces.