EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 1H 18M
Episode 8: MONEY with Edward Lygma aka The Rizzler
from Kings on the Aux · host Caius Crow
Caius and Edward Lygma aka The Rizzler (NYC; he/they) take a deep dive into the politics and aesthetics of “Money” from Cabaret (1998), which Edward performed for the Rock with Me challenge during Kingpin season 2. They talk Doctor Who, operatic form, competition strategy for kings, and why we all love the public library. Content warnings: detailed discussion of contemporary and historical fascism. Mentions of chronic illness, ableism, homophobia, and anti-Black racism. Special thanks to Maine(void), Elina Mountanto, Butch Thespian, Adrian Du Visage, Captain Kae, AndroNTT, Kyle Yerself, Homer E. Rodick, the Twisted Transitioner, and Bram Stroke-Her!Tip Edward (Venmo): @dr_lygma Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind?Instagram: @kingsontheauxEmail: [email protected] Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej RosikAvailable at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Caius and Edward Lygma aka The Rizzler (NYC; he/they) take a deep dive into the politics and aesthetics of “Money” from Cabaret (1998), which Edward performed for the Rock with Me challenge during Kingpin season 2. They talk Doctor Who, operatic form, competition strategy for kings, and why we all love the public library. Content warnings: detailed discussion of contemporary and historical fascism. Mentions of chronic illness, ableism, homophobia, and anti-Black racism. Special thanks to Maine(void), Elina Mountanto, Butch Thespian, Adrian Du Visage, Captain Kae, AndroNTT, Kyle Yerself, Homer E. Rodick, the Twisted Transitioner, and Bram Stroke-Her!Tip Edward (Venmo): @dr_lygma Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind?Instagram: @kingsontheauxEmail: [email protected] Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej RosikAvailable at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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