Tampa Bay Drag Legend Gets Real: Unfiltered WithThe Big Gay Radio Show

Welcome back to the Skittle Squad Podcast  — and this episode is one you don’t want to miss.We’re LIVE from Tampa Bay at Bradley’s during the Wonder Awards, sitting down with the iconic Esme Russell — a true legend with decades of experience, stories, and perspective.From hilarious chaos to powerful truths, this episode brings everything: humor, heart, and real conversation about what it means to show up for your community.In This Episode: - The story behind The Big Gay Radio Show - What it’s really like working in radio + drag for decades - The “bottom energy” moment that took over the episode  - What 50 YEARS in the LGBTQ+ scene has taught Esme - Real talk about community, culture & identity - Why supporting LGBTQ+ spaces is more important than ever - Unfiltered opinions you won’t hear everywhere - The reality of losing safe spaces and how to protect themThis episode is funny, unfiltered, and real — exactly what Skittle Squad is all about.