FROM THE VAULT: Fenton Bailey chats Tammy Faye, Drag Con and how Drag Race Changed The World (and Cheryl) Forever! episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 40 MIN

FROM THE VAULT: Fenton Bailey chats Tammy Faye, Drag Con and how Drag Race Changed The World (and Cheryl) Forever!

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FROM THE VAULT: Fenton Bailey chats Tammy Faye, Drag Con and how Drag Race Changed The World (and Cheryl) Forever! Due to some dodgy internet issues in the north of England, we tried but failed to record this weeks episode of The Spooky Sleepover but instead, we have a gold nugget of a convo from the vault for you to discover (or rediscover).This is our chat with the one and only Fenton Bailey - The Co-owner of production company World Of Wonder, the co-creator of RuPaul's Drag Race and incredible film director creating the eponymous movie Party Monster.Cheryl and Nikki settle down to chat to Fenton about his documentary, The Eyes Of Tammy Faye, his world changing creation - RuPaul's Drag Race and how both their lives have been changed via his work - Cheryl with Drag Race but Nikki via something a little more left field in the form of The Adam and Joe Show (and Party Monster).This conversation goes in all sorts of directions and we loved chatting to Fenton so it's worth another listen!*The mention of drag con tickets is for an event in the past and any discount codes will not work for future events*Enjoy and we'll see you back next week as normal!Cheryl & Nikki-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get ready for an unforgettable episode of Killers, Cults, and Queens! Nikki Druce and Cheryl welcome the legendary Fenton Bailey—co-creator of RuPaul’s Drag Race, celebrated documentarian, and TV pioneer. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of Tammy Faye Bakker, her impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and her role as a trailblazer in television history.🎙️ What’s Inside This Episode:The story behind Tammy Faye Bakker’s groundbreaking activism and unique drag-like persona.How Fenton’s iconic documentary, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, shaped her legacy.Behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of RuPaul’s Drag Race and its global influence.Tammy’s connection to drag culture and her enduring message of inclusivity and love.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon#DragRaceUK #TrueCrimePodcast #KillersCultsQueens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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