
The episode you've been waiting for! Brigitte Bandit, the popular drag queen and inspirational political activist based in Austin, returns to Queertowne five years after performing in our last Halloween show before Covid. During our sit down conversation, Brigitte opens up about her extremely low key and not at all newsworthy journey these past few years. (Spoiler Alert: she's kind of a big deal these days.)
We also get into Brigitte's creative process, how her identity as a nonbinary AFAB queen influences her approach to performance and activism, and why she thrives within Austin's dynamic drag scene. And we of course had to wrap things up with a silly round of Queertowne Quiz Time, so make sure to stick around for the whole thing.
This episode was recorded at the one and only Cheer Up Charlies in Downtown Austin. Thanks Maggie!
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Queertowne is hosted by Mase Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Charlie Blaine, and Kristen Washington. Elizabeth Easterly is our production manager. Drewsky Hulett is our editor. Show art by Bee Creates. Xaria Coleman took promotional photos for this episode.