RuPaul is born feeling like an outsider. Rejection by his father and peers makes him doubt whether he’ll ever fit in. But instead of conforming, he doubles down and becomes a gender-bending punk musician.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.li ... Show More
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Listen Now: Audible True Crime
Introducing Audible True Crime, a dedicated podcast feed where we bring you the best podcasts in true crime, with episodes dropping every single week. Find your next bingeable series about unsolved murders, cold cases, scams and mysteries. This is the cream of the crop of Audible ... Show More
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Robin Williams: Humor and Heart | 292
Robin Williams is the definition of a powerhouse. An all-star comedian, stand-up, and actor, Robin hits it big with his breakout role on TV’s “Mork & Mindy.” After that, he becomes one of Hollywood’s most successful - and most beloved - stars. With performances in movies like “Go ... Show More
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Queer Black Punk in Appalachia
Growing up as a black woman in rural Appalachia wasn't easy. She was different, and she was bullied. But punk rock saved her, and helped her form her own identity. Chris interrupts her Snapchatting at the start of the call, which leads to a discussion about their experiences with ... Show More
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RuPaul Charles: We’re All In Drag
Underneath his over-the-top hair, makeup and outfits, RuPaul Charles believes that at the core “we’re born naked and the rest is drag.” It’s a radical way of interpreting who we are, but whatever we claim as our identity is considered our drag, he says. A pop culture fixture sinc ... Show More
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Super Soul Special: RuPaul Charles: We’re All In Drag
Original Air Date: January 17, 2018 Enjoy this episode, specially selected for our Super Soul Summer—a series celebrating some of the greatest Super Soul moments and messages to inspire and uplift your spirit. Underneath his over-the-top hair, makeup and outfits, RuPaul Charles b ... Show More
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