Friday 408: Ballroom's Mike Q, Queer Black Pride, and Top of the World (Dean Sage | John Patrick)

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The move has happened, but we recorded this a week ahead of time to make sure it got out. We can't begin without recapping what has been happening with Black Lives Matter. The police officers who also participated in George Floyd's murder were charged, and we hope that justice is served in this case. But the movement goes on, and we talk about how important it is for allies to make sure they are contributing in ways that are productive and fit with the organizers and advocates they are there to support. We recap then end of Drag Race with saw a wonderful Black Queen be crowned, and the end of a very unique season. Which leads naturally into All Stars which has been diversity challenged so far with its winners. But like this podcast, we hope that All Stars will be a much needed diversion when people want to step away from the very important social changes that we need to keep supporting and enacting. Along those lines, John Patrick if finally releasing his EP which has been 5 years in the making. You'll hear parts of it as the intro and outdo music for the podcast. Dean and John met while shooting the cover for his first single as well as the cover you can now see on all major music services with "Top of the World." John gives us a peak into his creative process and what made him write a song about going all the way to the top!