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This Toxic Fandom celebrates 15 years of RuPaul’s Drag Race, from the drama and conflama both on and off the show to the moments that made us feel something special. Join your hosts, Joe, David, and Steven, as they death-drop in, get silly, get fabulous, and get to the heart of this fandom - Be it toxique or iconique.
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Every week the PCMC crew gets into deep, fun, and funny discussions about movies, TV, books, fandom, animation, and more. This podcast covers everything from current pop culture to the retro stuff you love. So if you're interested hearing grown-ass, non-toxic nerds go on needlessly intricate deep-dives and give overly passionate rants, this is the show for you.
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Shoes off at the door, K-pop photo cards on the table, and headphones in – welcome to the Glow Gang. Your two yapping cousins at the family function, co-hosts Clarence Angelo and Alcheska talk all things music, pop culture, and most importantly, BTS – I mean extremely valuable life lessons. From growing up Asian American to the grueling hardships of being in love with celebrities, anime characters, and idols, Asian Glow Podcast offers the absolute worst – and sometimes gives some advice alon ...
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Dean Dobbs and Bertie Gilbert love movies, video games and Star Wars. So they decided it was high time to put their late-night, surreal chin-wags into podcast form. Star Wars always finds a way into their conversation, it's almost like an addiction. So if you are a fan of Sci-Fi and geek culture, this is a podcast for you. Dean Dobbs is a YouTuber, writer and comedy performer. Along with his comedy partner Jack Howard, he makes sketches for the Jack & Dean YouTube channel. Dean has presented ...
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We want to see some H&M on this runway for the first time! For this season's first design challenge, the girls will have to make fashions that look off the rack, which Steven thinks is a great idea because he's WHAT? Insane. The girls are also tasked with presenting a slow-motion outfit to varying degrees of success and somehow, Squirrel Girl from …
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It's no secret that K-pop fans are chronically on the internet, but what happens when you dive into the absolute depths of fan conversations? In this episode of Asian Glow Podcast, we react and read all of the biggest (and most cringe) Kpop Fan Conspiracy theories that contrary to common sense, people do indeed believe. Enjoy this week's episode of…
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Oh the misery! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined by, friend of the pod, Peter Marsh to discuss the first season of the Netflix animated series; Arcane. Neither of the guys have ever played the video game "League of Legends" but both love the animated series adapted from it. If you love PCMC when it's nerding out about animation, th…
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Steven is back back back back again with Joe and David after his hiatus and the bois are reunited and better than ever! The three of them dive into the world of Drag Race Canada, where they get into the Tim Horton Hears a Who of it all as the top ten girls of Canada's Drag Race Season 5 compete in a smackdown lip synch for glory, honor, fame, and t…
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After watching Wicked, many things sparked my interest. From the characters that I would respectfully consider as a loving partner who I'd create children with to the political commentary this film addresses, it's safe to say I'm hyperfixating. In this episode we talk pursuing your passion, my spotify wrapped, and of course... Ariana Grande. Enjoy …
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Ahoy Disney Adults! On today's episode of PCMC, Mike is joined by Janine and together they discuss the Disney + animated series "The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse." It's Mickey and his friends reinterpreted for a contemporary audience and it's hilarious. If you like this show look back on our podcast feed and check out our other Disney related ep…
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Well chickens, we've made it to the end of another season! This week we talk about who was crowned, the final challenge, some tic-tac lunches, and whether or not we agree with the crowned queen (spoiler alert: it's nuanced). Graba cuppa tea and enjoy this finale before we officially head true north and strong to Drag Race Canada.…
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Ahoy! On today's all new sugary episode of PCMC Mike and Vin get together to discuss discontinued food items they wish would return. Some were novelty ice-creams, some were cakes, some were fast food menu items, but they're all distant memories of a time long past. If you like this show check out our backlog of free episodes anywhere pods are found…
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This week the queens are getting in a tiny car cause they're heading to a Roast dressed as clowns. Which queens will give you the tears of a clown and which will have you questioning your sexual attractions to Bozo? Plus being the semi finals, we now know our top 4! Want to know who Joe and David are supporting? Listen to find out!…
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Welcome to PCMC! It's reboot time baby! On today's all new episode Mike and Vin sit down to discuss the J.J. Abrams' directed Star Trek from 2009. This is the movie that created the Kelvin timeline and changed Star Trek canon forever. It's also the movie that introduced us to Chris Pine (one of our fav Chrises). If you like hearing Star Trek conten…
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This week on Drag Race UK it's the makeover challenge! The contestants need to make over members of their family and work with what they almost all already have... Family resemblance. We laugh, we cry (no really, we talk about how we cried, it's an emotional one), we both wish Chara Tea's mum was ours. So grab your fave (or the one you'd most likel…
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Not every kpop group comeback grabs us by the wig, but Enhypen's did. In this episode, we talk all things about the new Enhypen comeback, top vocalists in the KPOP industry, and our slightly not sober experience at the Seventeen Concert. Glow gang, we hope you guys can enjoy this episode of Asian Glow Podcast. For more yapping with the rest of the …
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Hello! On today's all new PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by musical raconteur Bill Gagliardi. Mike and Bill got together to talk about the best fictional bands in Pop Culture. So throw on your fav Oneders t-shirt and settle in for a fun episode! If you like what you hear leave us a review and share us with your friends. find us everywhere @PCMCpo…
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Oh what a beautiful mornin! It's time for a Rusical! This week the queens get to star in a brand new Rusical as some of the UKs most influential pop stars on a Top of the Pops parody! Joe and David talk about whether they have faith in Kyran getting another win and if Actavia can spice up her life or not. Regardless, much like the character Marmala…
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VRRRrrrmm! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by Bill Gagliardi. Mike and Bill sat down to talk about their favorite cars (or drivable vehicles) in movies, TV, and all pop culture. If you like this episode check out our feed for more nerdy fun. ALL episodes of PCMC are currently available! No paywall to climb here! Be su…
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We are halfway through the season and finally at the snatch game! This week, the Queen’s have to start the episode by reading the house down boots yassss God… A.k.a. the reading challenge, followed by the snatch game! Is RuPaul being shady by having them do both of these in one Episode let us know in a five star rating in review on Apple podcasts. …
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN GLOW GANG <3 In the spirit of all things scary and spooky, why not discuss the 2 most scary things in Asian Culture: Spooky Folklore and Nightmare K-Pop Idol Outfits *ahh* Grab your candy, put on your comfiest costume, and we hope you can enjoy this week's episode of Asian Glow Podcast.For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang…
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It's a Halloween treat as we finally finish Global All Stars! Yaaay! No one is satisfied and everyone wants to go home! We talk fashion, we talk lewks, we talk Wicked (because we have a problem), we talk about THE BORE WORMS and make references that Joe doesn't get, and we finally put this season to bed. Here's hoping that if we get GAS again, it'l…
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BoooOOOooo! The best time of the year is coming to a close as we approach Halloween night! On this year's PCMC Halloween bash Mike and the gang has been discussing the Universal Monster movies. On today's episode Mike sits down with Janine (again) to discuss 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon. The final Universal Monster to be birthed onto the s…
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David is in London! Joe is in LA! and Pope... will be on the finale of GAS. This week the Queens have to pull out their best anecdotal stories because they're guests on the Graham Norton show! Well, the version that fits on the MainStage. Joe and David tell their own stories, talk about who they'd like to interview, as well as which queens bared th…
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While Joe's away, the gays will play as David and Steven discuss a lip-synch smackdown for a consolation prize! All the queens return (again?!) to perform for a $50,000 prize, and each girl has their own reason for fighting it out besides just kinda deserving a consolation prize for being on this season. Meanwhile, David and Steven discuss theatre …
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BoooOOOooo! It's the best time of year; Halloween time! On this year's PCMC Halloween bash Mike and the gang will be discussing the Universal Monster movies. On today's episode Mike chats with Peter Marsh (The Lassercast) to discuss 1941's The Wolf Man. The classic werewolf movie starring Lon Chaney Jr. and Bela Lugosi. Come back every Wednesday in…
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This week the queens get into two spooky girl groups and have to write their own verses and choreograph to the song "Dead or Alive". In a twist at the end, the girls are actually judged individually instead of as teams shaking up the competition. Which group embodies Scary Spice rather than Spoopy Spice? Was one team All Saints while the other was …
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In the spirit of Halloween, being scary is a must. That is why in this episode, we truly immersed ourselves into the scariest being on the planet -- a toxic Asian boy. From stereotypes to personal encounters, we hope you can enjoy today's episode of Asian Glow Podcast. For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang, join our communitydiscord serve…
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HOW HAVE WE HAD TEN WEEKS OF THIS!? The girls are asked to make commercials advertising their home country (or, y'know, where RuPaul THINKS their country of origin is) and then we have weird commercials for Star Trek and Canva! What a world! Meanwhile Steven is back from his break and we're gonna see how many times we can say the not-nice-word-for-…
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BoooOOOooo! It's the best time of year; Halloween time! On this year's PCMC Halloween bash Mike and the gang will be discussing the Universal Monster movies. On today's show Mike sits down with Nadia Kader to discuss 1933's The Invisible Man. An underrated classic that's equal parts comedy and horror. Come back every Wednesday in October for more H…
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We're just a podcast sitting in your up next queue asking you to listen to us. It's an acting challenge this week, and the queens are asked to dig deep into their diaries to see if acting actually is in their wheelhouse. They spoof some of the best British (and a few American) Romcoms and on the runway see if they can spin the judges right round wi…
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Sometimes, there are moments when you truly feel you are unloveable. Whether it be a voice inside your head, or maybe this feeling was something caused by a breakup or another person. In this video, I discuss things that continue to help me and my friends heal through this mindset. Oh, and I recently went to Charli XCX and Troye Sivan's sweat tour …
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Steven continues to be MIA and now he’s missing the first good episode in a minute! Well that’s fine as David and Joe dive into the obligatory makeover challenge, this time with the remaining girls giving the eliminated queens new looks and new names for some reason! Nehelina finally gets her roses, but will that be enough to stop the reign of the …
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BoooOOOooo! It's the best time of year; Halloween time! On this year's PCMC Halloween bash Mike and the gang will be discussing the Universal Monster movies. On today's episode Mike sits down with Anthony to discuss 1931's Frankenstein. The The monster of monsters! Come back every Wednesday in October for more Halloween fun! find us everywhere @PCM…
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This week the queens have to work in teams to create a cohesive collection to present on the runway. Their materials? Things mama Ru has Marie Condoed from different rooms in her house! Did you know Rupaul has a disco room!? You do if you watched her AD video... Garments are made, queens are thrown under buses, and the Drag Race franchise proves on…
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In your twenties, there are a lucky few of us that never ever have to go on a bad date — neither of us are a part of that. In this episode we talk all things dating. From nightmare date stories to fantasizing about the perfect app match, we hope you enjoy this week's episode of Asian Glow Podcast.For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang, joi…
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Much like Sabrina Carpenter, and how one of these podcasters takes their espresso, this episode is Short n Sweet. Do you have a lot to say about Global All Stars? That's what we thought. Find out who we thought was giving us a real buzz this episode, how we take our coffee, and why we're crying over spilled greek yogurt (they can't all be coffee jo…
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BoooOOOooo! It's the best time of year; Halloween time! On this year's PCMC Halloween bash Mike and the gang will be discussing the Universal Monster movies. On the first episode Mike sits down with Janine to discuss 1931's Dracula. The Universal Monster that started it all. Come back every Wednesday in October for more Halloween fun! find us every…
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Cheerio and welcome back to Drag Race UK!! In this season premiere we discuss the new queens, their talents, and figure out which queen truly shows us if life really is a Cabaret. Bliebe, reste, stay and listen to us talk about this brand new season! (Please note due to technical difficulties, this episode came out strangely in the audio quality de…
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Boo! On today's ghostly new episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. Mike and Nadia are back again talking about Japanese Horror! This time it's the 1964 classic Kwaidan. An anthology film based on four spooky Japanese folk tales. For more spooky episodes stay tuned for our yearly Halloween celebration coming soon! find us everyw…
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In the latest episode of This Toxic Fandom, Steven cashes in his doctor's note to be excused from this season and leaves David and Joe to talk about RuPaul's Global All Stars Snatch Game of Love. The roughest challenge on a season that's aggressively rough? What could go wrong? What about cultural insensitivity and King Kong in the year of our lord…
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Welcome to Earth! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined by returning guest Insha Fitzpatrick. Insha is the weird and wonderful author of kid's books like "Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?" and the "A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural" series. Her latest book is "Sightseeing with Aliens," the third in this series. Mi…
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And to think, this is the first time Steven is sober in three episodes! David makes their triumphant return as they come in to celebrate everyone's second favorite kind of cock, cocktails! Okay, that joke might've been too blue, sorry. But the bois talk about cocktail dresses, the mysteries around the suitcases the queens brought, and more! Tune in…
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Ahoy! On today's all new episode of PCMC host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by Vin Forte. Mike and Vin are continuing on their Star Trek journey, this time discussing the final film for the "next gen" cast, 2002's Star Trek: Nemesis. This is one of the middling Star Trek movies, not quite good but not quite bad. If you enjoy hearing Mike an…
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Woe be upon us as we continue to crawl our ways out of the hot, sunny, blistering heat of Los Angeles and try to bring you entertainment from a boulder of unpleasantness known as RuPaul's GAS! I'm sorry, I meant Global All Stars. This week the girls are given hilarious (questionable) scripts that are parodies of classic films and also sequels to Ba…
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VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/TyIb42uVj50 For the rest of the podcast: IG: @clarenceeangelo Tik Tok: @clarence.angelo Tik Tok: @asianglowpodcast Pinterest: @asianglowpodcast For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang, join our community discord server and watch our livestreams on Youtube every Wednesday: Disco…
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Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by regular contributor Vin Forte. Together Mike and Vin discuss the abysmal 1997 movie The Pest, starring John Leguizamo. This movie is like if Ace Venture and Jeff Dunham's racist puppets had a baby. We usually don't like to trash stuff on PCMC but if we have to l…
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The inmates are running the asylum as David takes a break (because he HAD A FREAKIN' WEDDING AND IS TIRED DAMMIT) so Steven and Joe are left to their own devices, but sadly after a computer malfunction they had to get together after some drinking and re-record this episode! Oh no, it's very silly!!! While the bois slur their way through the latest …
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The top four of Canada Vs The World get their portraits done, recap this palette cleanser of a season, and dive into a Lip Sync for the Crown where it could be anyone's game! But it belongs to Lemon, let's not be silly, here. The bois meanwhile dive into how much fun this season was and how great it is when you have a cast with great chemistry and …
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With documentaries coming out about K-Pop groups, trainees, and solo artists, we decided to focus on the one that has sparked the most conversation between us — the Le Sserafim Docuseries 'Make it Look Easy'. From our opinions as fans of idols to our personal stories regarding the stereotypical "mentally ill kpop super fan", in this episode we talk…
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Hello! On today's all new full episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Together the guys talk pop culture news, review new trailers, and confess their current obsessions. Topics on today's show include: cable TV, Megalopolis, Saturday Night (2024), Gary (2024), Y2K (2024), Norman Lear, Wicked, Only Murders in the Building,…
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For some reason that can only be chalked up to poor planning and/or intentional villainy, they decide to do a ball in episode two with THIRTY SOMETHING LOOKS. Glad to know poorly planning international trips isn't just a me problem! The girls are given a James Bond-inspired challenge where they have to make super spies and their octopussy is on fir…
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Leave it to the Canadians to look at two of the hardest challenges that queens do every season and go "Hey, what if we combined the two?" While we experience some technical difficulties, the bois go into what makes a good and a bad choice, what is so damn funny about saying Cheryl like she bit your finger in an aughts viral video, and why Joe is wr…
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In this episode, we debrief our first K-CON experience ever, Alcheska's first time in Los Angeles, and do what all true academics do: Rank K-Pop idol thirst traps. We hope you enjoy this episode of Asian Glow Podcast.For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang, join our communitydiscord server and watch our livestreams on Youtube every Wednesda…
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