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@@limolnar gen x here too. raja taught me so much in this interview about chilling the F out! i wanna send this to my gen z daughter, we both love raja and she's so stressed out.
I’m so thankful Raja took time to genuinely interview Maddy. I hate that her story was simplified to just being the straight guy, and not her unique gender journey. She’s a sweet sweet soul.
I also am increasingly convinced that Maddy is EVEN smarter than she seems (which is already super smart). She clearly pays keen attention to the way others speak and think but I also suspect she reads a bunch or engages with fairly thought-provoking media at the very least.
From Jungian psychology he is hardwired to be interested in other people, it also helps us to better understand our place in the world. Drew Barrymore is probably the most obvious I can think of.
It hits differently when you are neurodivergent as well, I am straight like Maddy, but I connect with not feeling like fitting into traditional societal expectations of masculinity
It was so enlightening for sure! cant say i have done the research for gender identity journeys but hearing Maddy speak about his! it was everything i wanted to know about Maddy specifically and i totally understand him and his drag because of said answers
This might be the best episode of the whole show. Not only do we get more Maddy lore, Raja herself is just so eclectic with her cadence and fun to listen to.
@@Gerald-i2d her season was the first season I ever watched of drag race as it was airing, I’ve been sleeping on keeping up with her since then. She mentioned coming to SF in the future and I will absolutely be there.
This whole episode should be studied, and I’m not joking. I’m LDS and I want this to be shown on Sunday. I don’t want to use labels but everything they said about identity, gender, spirituality and faith could be interpreted and understood could be heard by literally anyone. Tbh it’s very hetero-coded and i can’t believe I get it be on the timeline where I can non-ironically say this. I’m only 30 mins in and I’m fully immersed.
I don't know why the fact that Raja is so interested in Maddy warms my heart so much. Like, two worlds that I never thought would mesh THIS well made such a beautiful conversation. Seriously the hour and a half flew by! We need more please!
Maddie is such a great interviewer because she really tries to understand who she's sitting with. Raja's comment of "I don't think I've ever been seen so clearly" really warms my heart, because from my perspective she's had to fight in the past to be heard in a way that alligns with her personhood, so I'm glad that's been accomplished here.
As a cis person who is Raja’s age, I also find the change in empathy, sensitivity and language refreshing and inspiring. The social progressive of my children’s generation gives me hope.
Also Gen X here, and I never fit in with the hardness/ extreme everything that our generation embraced. Things feel more kind and gentle now and I'm here for it.
right?! life is lifeing now so i can't watch it all the way thru in 1 sitting but actually ingesting it by parts is actually kinda cool coz they're talking about so much profound stuff!
I have an idea. There will be one permanent host. My guess is that it will be Trixie as she is the most successful drag queen besides RuPaul herself. Now, I think there will be rotating guest judges based on the challenge. Nymphia, Violet, Raja, Aquaria, Jaida for design challenges, Bob, Trinity, Jimbo, and Symone for acting challenges, Sasha Colby, Shea, Yvie, Kylie, and Alyssa Edwards for girl groups, and Jinx, Bianca, Monet, and Willow for comedy challenges. Obviously bring in international queens, paloma for acting, lemon for girl groups, Angele Anang for makeovers, and Admira thunderpussy for comedy challenges. Also, for permanent judges like Michelle, Ross, and Carson, I think the best options would be Alaska, because she knows the game better than anyone, Angeria, because she was watched the most drag race, and she knows the most about international drag and has seen the widest varieties of drag. So basically, Trixie as the host, angeria and Alaska as permanent judges, one queen as that episodes guest judge, and a celebrity as the special guest judge.
Raja isn't about that effort. But she would be the sage wisdom sought at the top of a mountain. So out of all of it, I see her purely doing the tic tac lunches and it being really special
@@vstoneman I don’t know if Trixie would want the job since seems to really enjoy her freedom and probably doesn’t want to commit the rest of her life to one project. Tho I would love for winners to show up for guest judging
The giant Vivienne Westwood shirt, the coat, the rings, it doesn't matter the gender she is presenting herself, she is and will ever be the OG, most amazing and flawless Fashion Queen EVER!
This what a fashion queen is. The fact that Luxx thinks she can compete on this level by calling herself a fashion queen just shows how delusional she is.
It's great when the interviewee understands and likes maddy's humour. But it's even greater when they want to actually connect with her. Raja's emotional range is fascinating: she can go from child-like vulnerability and wonder to scary and intimidating in a second. Truly amazing conversation.
7 mins in and the roles already flipped and Raja is taking over the show and shes now the interviewer. Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses behavior.
Did someone call for an EYE CON. Maddy absolutely did and I love that. Been so excited for this bc Raja has practically been begging to come into this podcast lmao. The og fashion queen will always be the reference.
SThis is the first time Ive seen Maddy on the back foot. Her vulnerability about her identity is heartwarming and unexpected. Maddy does her research and she came with tricks but Raja lent IN with a vigour and intention that's rare amongst her generation. I fucking love Raja. Queen.
I love how genuine and human and CURIOUS Raja has stayed, in spite of her years of success and celebrity. I think it's quite rare to see this level of curiosity about others in someone who would have had so much attention directed towards them over their life. Love this.
She absolutely doesn't need it but I'm still a little tempted to see it. Mostly bc I picture her as the last one to come in and all the queens in the room (probably 90% of whom she's interviewed) screaming "MADDY!!!!!" 🥰🥰🥰
I didn’t she her season, I stopped watching regular seasons after the 11th season and only washed All Stars and stopped after World All Stars 3rd episode, I couldn’t agree more with you. I got to know Maddy on this format and I wish he never goes to an all star
Raja and Maddy vibes was everything we needed and more. Love how Raja is genuinely excited to be here and speak to Maddy, they seemed to truly connect.
Hi Maddy, this is my favorite épisode now (before that was Landon Cider, both itw) ! For your statstics i'm a 60 years old woman from France, and i binge your podcast because i love it. Your interviews are very interesting and funny and i think very accurate so i hope that is leading you to success. This is a conversation with Raja, that makes it special, rather than a proper itw, but it is so good, that it makes me feeling happy, brings me joy so thank you so much!
i could listen to you two talk for hours. raja's gentle and cosmic energy contrasts perfectly with maddy's down-to-earth and straightforward charm. this was an amazing episode.
It’s adorable that the very few soft reads that Maddy did to Raja via the two photos shown, Raja was enamored and adored the pictures “can I have these!?” I’m obsessed with their chemistry
I'm also a straight guy in my early 20s now, was definitely thinking i was maybe bi/gay cos of my "feminine" interests, didn't really find many people who had similar experiences. While it's not the EXACT same as Maddy's, I'm so happy and grateful for hearing about Maddy's experience with gender and sexuality. And love the lgbt brothers and sisters who's message of self live helps all, cos it definitely helped me
Best interview with Raja that I have seen so far online or on tv, because it wasn't really about dragrace or drag but more about who Raja was, is, wants to be and won't consider becoming. Chapeau Maddy and team!
Raja is such a legend. I'm in the same age bracket & I guess I'm lucky to be open minded & receptive to the younger generations. I always considered myself androgynous until I learned the new language. I appreciate the younger generations for being more accepting, open & kind hearted than previous generations.
I think these interviews are legendary! This type of documentation is super important . And not to mention one day when the interviewees are old and gray they will be able to look back on these significant times in their lives. Then their relatives can also see these in 100 years! Very cool.
I had to pause to leave this comment. I think it’s beautiful how Raja wants to know more about Maddy and in return we can know more about her too. I think this is the first time a guest has had a strong back and forth and I hope to have a fraction of Rajas aura when I get older (currently 33) while remaining youthful and insightful. 2 queens stand before me! 🫶🏼 alright back to the interview…
In my 30s and I so relate to Raja being older but still wanting to be part of the revolution; wanting to hear out younger generations on their own terms. My big fear though is that young people (young men anyway) are turning to authoritarianism, and I just can't and won't hear that out. It's wrong, it's evil, and it breaks my heart.
I love how Maddie and Raja ended up equally fascinated by each other, and on the same page. It's like when you invite your friends from two very different friend groups and they end up vibing!
I think one of my favorite parts about Maddy dressing like the guest is when the guest is actually living for it like they just love their aesthetic so much or Maddy executed it great it’s such a cute little acknowledgment that Maddy sees them and their presentation and I also think it’s so cute when the guests loved their own look on someone else 😂 it’s wholesome in a artsy way
This is you're best interview yet IMHO. Raja's depth and ...openness was a huge part of it's success, but you wrangled the shit out of that situation skillfully.
Raja is the only person that can come here and turn the tables 2.1 seconds after the interview started and I LOVE IT. I haven't finished it washing it but I'm already putting this interview in the top 3 best interviews of Maddy!
14:24 "I've had to learn, and be corrected" LISTEN, the fact that Raja at their big age -- when some people's views calcify and push back against newness -- is still open to growth is why I love em. Actually why I dig both of them. Genuine mutual curiousity about their journeys. Ty for this inter-gen convo.
embracing the feminine energy in us as men is something to continuously revisit and explore. I love being a man, i am a man and will always be but i dont fit the mould, i dress up, i play with make-up, i move my body in both male and female ways. Its a little easier for me as a gay man to do all these things but for a straight guy, must have really been a break out moment to say, hey, this is me, get into it... brave and valuble... The freedom to explore is everything, i love this.
This is one of the best interviews! Raja’s museum exhibit at NGV was so good too. I hope she comes to melb to show them in person. Matty is such a world class interviewer!!! I loved learning about both of your journeys!
I was so excited for this because raja has been in all of the comments of the instagram. And a part of me thought for a second that it was going to be bob because of Madonna, but then I realized if Maddy was going to interview bob, it would have to be in the robot drag and then that made me excited because I wish bob would also be in their robot drag so that we could get dueling robot looks
Raja is an absolutely fascinating person. And her take on modern drag is so refreshing. So many old school drag queens are just bitter at the current state of things but Raja seems genuinely excited by the evolution of the artform.
Good Lord, what a thoughtful, erudite and appealing segment between these two. Both of you come off brilliant and contemplative… Profound and engaged… What a great interview.
Favorite episode! Raja is THE EYECON of all time. Maddy is breaking down stereotypes while also being an incredibly talented interviewer. Love love love.
I watched Raja perform live here in Japan together with Denali and Pangina a year ago. And as much as I was enjoying and living for the high energy performances Denali and Pangina did, I was also living for Raja in her fashionable, slow-tempo, and engaging performances. The way I almost lost it when she came down the stage and passed by where I was. It was electrifying to see an eye-con like her so up close!
Thanks @Raja for interviewing Maddy and listening to how suppression had the unintended effect of making things less clear and Maddy's response to go against all of it. And maybe its the weed but Raja seems really wanting to find a friend in Maddy
This whole conversation was unbelievable, Raja has always been my personal favourite, from her aesthetic to her views on the world, I cracked hard on the Alien Food bit 💗 one of those people I would love to share a deep conversation, couple glasses of wine, a joint, and an afternoon of thrifting!
omg Raja is ADORABLE. Maddy thank you for having her on. The conversation the two of you had on identity was amazing and thoughtful. Makes me adore both of you even more so than I had been! xoxox
I could listen to these two talk for hours and hours. Really important, deep topics just casually spoken about, no interrupting, no judgment. Just lovely.
This was such an incredible interview! i always like the humour and the roasts but this deep thoughtful conversation was amazing. Reminded me of being high/drunk, at 3 am outside the party just talking to some friends about the meaning of the universe
appreciate being the first person to turn the tables and interview Maddy and loved how they opened up about the gender journey. Gets better and better ❤️
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Maddy, much love to you for your groundbreaking work. Can we have more Gen X / Boomer guests? Remember that half of our community is over 40.
@@limolnar gen x here too. raja taught me so much in this interview about chilling the F out! i wanna send this to my gen z daughter, we both love raja and she's so stressed out.
Que lindo amor ❤️❤️
Why didn’t he ask about The Fly?
❤
Can't believe Maddy Morphosis interviewed Jeff Goldblum
That part! Too funny 🤣
*RAJA*
Dinosaur Doctor
Drag finds a way
That’s exactly who I thought it was! 😂 had no idea Raja was his stunt double in Kaos!
I’ve been watching a bunch of Wicked content and thought it was an interview of Jeff goldblum in my recommended lmfao
Raja genuinely inviting Maddy out for dinner 🥹😭
i just know Raja wants to be Maddy's drag mother! Welcome to the fam Maddy Morphosis-Gemini!
Their dynamic was so sweet
and to see the closet and the pending mona lisa shoot😭💗
My fav part 😭✨
RIGHT??? the ending got me. their bestie era omg
Love that Raja starts interviewing Maddy after like 5 min into the interview
And it felt so right too!
She was so honestly interested in her life experience. Love Roger
Episode 51: Maddy Morphosis
Well Landon already started it…
@@Lfsnsmo1n very gemini ♊️. We are inquisitive
I’m so thankful Raja took time to genuinely interview Maddy. I hate that her story was simplified to just being the straight guy, and not her unique gender journey. She’s a sweet sweet soul.
I also am increasingly convinced that Maddy is EVEN smarter than she seems (which is already super smart). She clearly pays keen attention to the way others speak and think but I also suspect she reads a bunch or engages with fairly thought-provoking media at the very least.
I love Raja for being so interested in Maddy. What a wholesome, heartwarming soul.
you can tell how genuine she is. such a kind diva
Yeah, that’s rare for Raja.
From Jungian psychology he is hardwired to be interested in other people, it also helps us to better understand our place in the world. Drew Barrymore is probably the most obvious I can think of.
Seeing Maddy be so confident in her answers to rajas questions about gender identity and just the overall idea of conforming just amazes me.
It hits differently when you are neurodivergent as well, I am straight like Maddy, but I connect with not feeling like fitting into traditional societal expectations of masculinity
@@haydenfisher1387yes! I feel like neurodivergent and lgbtqia+ folks get along so well because of growing up feeling “different”
this is one of the best episodes because raja was just interviewing maddy half the time LOL
It was so enlightening for sure! cant say i have done the research for gender identity journeys but hearing Maddy speak about his! it was everything i wanted to know about Maddy specifically and i totally understand him and his drag because of said answers
Maddy is very confident and self aware. An old soul. I love them!!!!!
I’ve waited YEARS for this
It’s been 84 years
When are you going to make an hour video on Raja? 😅
Mm
Make a video about Maddy QUICKLY 💜
Not interested
Maddy is edging us with all these Delta references. PLEASE INTERVIEW HER NEXT
And if that can't happen yet, we need Maddy on Very Delta!
@@ntp4003 We honestly need a back to back episode special!
The MOM girls need to be MOMming!
girl this is THE episode. It felt like a podcast- Roger's impact.
This might be the best episode of the whole show. Not only do we get more Maddy lore, Raja herself is just so eclectic with her cadence and fun to listen to.
Whenever Raja goes on a podcast, it’s my favorite episode of that podcast.
the Raja Support Group Grows 😍💛
@@Gerald-i2d her season was the first season I ever watched of drag race as it was airing, I’ve been sleeping on keeping up with her since then. She mentioned coming to SF in the future and I will absolutely be there.
This whole episode should be studied, and I’m not joking. I’m LDS and I want this to be shown on Sunday. I don’t want to use labels but everything they said about identity, gender, spirituality and faith could be interpreted and understood could be heard by literally anyone. Tbh it’s very hetero-coded and i can’t believe I get it be on the timeline where I can non-ironically say this. I’m only 30 mins in and I’m fully immersed.
I don't know why the fact that Raja is so interested in Maddy warms my heart so much. Like, two worlds that I never thought would mesh THIS well made such a beautiful conversation. Seriously the hour and a half flew by! We need more please!
This sums up how I felt so well. It gave me the warm fuzzies
when raja said she had never felt more seen 🥹
@@ck36049 it’s the edible talking girl
Maddie is such a great interviewer because she really tries to understand who she's sitting with. Raja's comment of "I don't think I've ever been seen so clearly" really warms my heart, because from my perspective she's had to fight in the past to be heard in a way that alligns with her personhood, so I'm glad that's been accomplished here.
i’m obsessed w maddy trying to conjure up a deep detailed explanation of raja’s drag and raja is just like “it’s a vibe” 😭🤣
Because words are useless it can only be expressed through interpretive dance!
yes
As a cis person who is Raja’s age, I also find the change in empathy, sensitivity and language refreshing and inspiring. The social progressive of my children’s generation gives me hope.
Also Gen X here, and I never fit in with the hardness/ extreme everything that our generation embraced. Things feel more kind and gentle now and I'm here for it.
Raja being genuinely a little shocked and a tidbit upset at "Masc?!?" I stan
Extraordinary conversation. "Clothing doesn't have a gender. It's just cloth."
This is one of the best interviews Maddy has done thus far.
right?! life is lifeing now so i can't watch it all the way thru in 1 sitting but actually ingesting it by parts is actually kinda cool coz they're talking about so much profound stuff!
I thought it was my comment 😭😭😭😭
@ love your PFP 😂
Raja should take over drag race when Ru retires. Periodt
💯 this.
Is it even up for debate Raja is to perfect!
I have an idea. There will be one permanent host. My guess is that it will be Trixie as she is the most successful drag queen besides RuPaul herself. Now, I think there will be rotating guest judges based on the challenge. Nymphia, Violet, Raja, Aquaria, Jaida for design challenges, Bob, Trinity, Jimbo, and Symone for acting challenges, Sasha Colby, Shea, Yvie, Kylie, and Alyssa Edwards for girl groups, and Jinx, Bianca, Monet, and Willow for comedy challenges. Obviously bring in international queens, paloma for acting, lemon for girl groups, Angele Anang for makeovers, and Admira thunderpussy for comedy challenges. Also, for permanent judges like Michelle, Ross, and Carson, I think the best options would be Alaska, because she knows the game better than anyone, Angeria, because she was watched the most drag race, and she knows the most about international drag and has seen the widest varieties of drag. So basically, Trixie as the host, angeria and Alaska as permanent judges, one queen as that episodes guest judge, and a celebrity as the special guest judge.
Raja isn't about that effort. But she would be the sage wisdom sought at the top of a mountain. So out of all of it, I see her purely doing the tic tac lunches and it being really special
@@vstoneman I don’t know if Trixie would want the job since seems to really enjoy her freedom and probably doesn’t want to commit the rest of her life to one project. Tho I would love for winners to show up for guest judging
Raja holding space with Maddy is queer excellence.
I didn’t know that was happening
Maddy IS in queer media
The giant Vivienne Westwood shirt, the coat, the rings, it doesn't matter the gender she is presenting herself, she is and will ever be the OG, most amazing and flawless Fashion Queen EVER!
This what a fashion queen is. The fact that Luxx thinks she can compete on this level by calling herself a fashion queen just shows how delusional she is.
It's great when the interviewee understands and likes maddy's humour. But it's even greater when they want to actually connect with her.
Raja's emotional range is fascinating: she can go from child-like vulnerability and wonder to scary and intimidating in a second. Truly amazing conversation.
7 mins in and the roles already flipped and Raja is taking over the show and shes now the interviewer.
Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses behavior.
A Virgo and A Gemini walk into a bar. ❤😂
Raja taking over GITMS and Maddie taking over FPR
Raja and Maddy surprisingly has a lot in common. This whole thing seems like the start of a beautiful friendship.
This episode deserves an Emmy, and that is not an exaggeration.
Or an Oscar or Nobel or Pritzker or a protein shake 🪇
Did someone call for an EYE CON. Maddy absolutely did and I love that. Been so excited for this bc Raja has practically been begging to come into this podcast lmao. The og fashion queen will always be the reference.
ngl, i haven't realised eye con pun until AS7
SThis is the first time Ive seen Maddy on the back foot. Her vulnerability about her identity is heartwarming and unexpected. Maddy does her research and she came with tricks but Raja lent IN with a vigour and intention that's rare amongst her generation. I fucking love Raja. Queen.
The gender part is so interesting i think every person studying gender studies and sociology should listen to it
Doing my masters in gender studies and you are SO RIGHT! It feels like everything Butler brings in her gender theory
More proof as to why Raja is one of the greatest humans ever. Could have listened to 2 more hours of this easily.
This is an almost academic gender journey discussion. Fantastic. So necessary and cool. As another Gen Xer, thanks so much for it!
Such a lovely grownup chat. I too am grateful for the language gifted to us Gen X misfits but the younglings.
I love how genuine and human and CURIOUS Raja has stayed, in spite of her years of success and celebrity. I think it's quite rare to see this level of curiosity about others in someone who would have had so much attention directed towards them over their life. Love this.
This looks like a friendship beginning
Aunty/niece vibes. They have so much to give each other. I love it.
I never want Maddy on all stars. Maddy has transcended drag race in my opinion. What she offers is bigger than drag race.
💯💯💯💯
She absolutely doesn't need it but I'm still a little tempted to see it. Mostly bc I picture her as the last one to come in and all the queens in the room (probably 90% of whom she's interviewed) screaming "MADDY!!!!!" 🥰🥰🥰
I didn’t she her season, I stopped watching regular seasons after the 11th season and only washed All Stars and stopped after World All Stars 3rd episode, I couldn’t agree more with you. I got to know Maddy on this format and I wish he never goes to an all star
Raja and Maddy vibes was everything we needed and more. Love how Raja is genuinely excited to be here and speak to Maddy, they seemed to truly connect.
Hi Maddy, this is my favorite épisode now (before that was Landon Cider, both itw) ! For your statstics i'm a 60 years old woman from France, and i binge your podcast because i love it. Your interviews are very interesting and funny and i think very accurate so i hope that is leading you to success.
This is a conversation with Raja, that makes it special, rather than a proper itw, but it is so good, that it makes me feeling happy, brings me joy so thank you so much!
what is itw?
@samthepancake69 interview
@samthepancake69 Landon Cider made an interview of Maddy Marphosis and it was good and hilarious sorry for my english
@@samthepancake69 interview
Raja is such an ethereal being. So captivating
i could listen to you two talk for hours. raja's gentle and cosmic energy contrasts perfectly with maddy's down-to-earth and straightforward charm. this was an amazing episode.
*Raja is the Jeff Goldblum of drag.* You cant' convince me otherwise
OMFG I thought it was Jeff TOO
I was like Maddy just interviewing anyone now?
Now I want to see Raja do Goldblum for snatch game!
Weeeell, she is looking just as daddy as Jeff (the beard impact)
@@jmann6130same omfg 😂🩵
@@guilhrm6289not to Mention Raja is dressed like Goldblum as Zeus in Kaos!
It’s adorable that the very few soft reads that Maddy did to Raja via the two photos shown, Raja was enamored and adored the pictures “can I have these!?” I’m obsessed with their chemistry
I'm also a straight guy in my early 20s now, was definitely thinking i was maybe bi/gay cos of my "feminine" interests, didn't really find many people who had similar experiences. While it's not the EXACT same as Maddy's, I'm so happy and grateful for hearing about Maddy's experience with gender and sexuality. And love the lgbt brothers and sisters who's message of self live helps all, cos it definitely helped me
Dearest Raja, Please BRING BACK 'RAJA DRAWJA'! That was the most amazing show ever.
omg thank you for bringing this up!! the convos were so interesting, and the drawings were so great. I wish we had more!❤
Amen!
Raja’s description of a Gen Xer is sheer poetry. I’m 52, Raja is spot on. 14:05
I’m 47 and it was quite cathartic hearing someone verbalize these feelings.
Best interview with Raja that I have seen so far online or on tv, because it wasn't really about dragrace or drag but more about who Raja was, is, wants to be and won't consider becoming. Chapeau Maddy and team!
This interview better win a Emmy rupaul. They wish they had this but they don’t. I love Maddy getting interviewed and a way of sharing with Raja
Raja is such a legend. I'm in the same age bracket & I guess I'm lucky to be open minded & receptive to the younger generations. I always considered myself androgynous until I learned the new language. I appreciate the younger generations for being more accepting, open & kind hearted than previous generations.
I think these interviews are legendary! This type of documentation is super important . And not to mention one day when the interviewees are old and gray they will be able to look back on these significant times in their lives. Then their relatives can also see these in 100 years! Very cool.
I had to pause to leave this comment. I think it’s beautiful how Raja wants to know more about Maddy and in return we can know more about her too. I think this is the first time a guest has had a strong back and forth and I hope to have a fraction of Rajas aura when I get older (currently 33) while remaining youthful and insightful. 2 queens stand before me! 🫶🏼 alright back to the interview…
I’m not even exaggerating when I say Raja ages like wine. Looks amazing
In my 30s and I so relate to Raja being older but still wanting to be part of the revolution; wanting to hear out younger generations on their own terms. My big fear though is that young people (young men anyway) are turning to authoritarianism, and I just can't and won't hear that out. It's wrong, it's evil, and it breaks my heart.
They are and it's because they're being purposely targeted by the right.
I'm 39 and I'm still shocked I'm old but big same to everything
This whole interview was so heartwarming to watch, Raja is such a VIBE, i could hear her talk whatever for eternity and would never be bored
I never knew that I needed so badly to see Maddie as Mona Lisa until I heard Raja suggest it in this interview 😂 lol
These two amazing human beings connecting that well is EVERYTHING
I love how much this feels like a genuine conversation between friends. What a great episode!
I love how Maddie and Raja ended up equally fascinated by each other, and on the same page. It's like when you invite your friends from two very different friend groups and they end up vibing!
I think one of my favorite parts about Maddy dressing like the guest is when the guest is actually living for it like they just love their aesthetic so much or Maddy executed it great it’s such a cute little acknowledgment that Maddy sees them and their presentation and I also think it’s so cute when the guests loved their own look on someone else 😂 it’s wholesome in a artsy way
This is you're best interview yet IMHO. Raja's depth and ...openness was a huge part of it's success, but you wrangled the shit out of that situation skillfully.
Raja is the only person that can come here and turn the tables 2.1 seconds after the interview started and I LOVE IT. I haven't finished it washing it but I'm already putting this interview in the top 3 best interviews of Maddy!
I LOVE how Raja interviews Maddy. Two icons.
I constantly find myself impressed and inspired by Maddy as a person
Raja fits so well into any podcast setting
14:24 "I've had to learn, and be corrected" LISTEN, the fact that Raja at their big age -- when some people's views calcify and push back against newness -- is still open to growth is why I love em. Actually why I dig both of them. Genuine mutual curiousity about their journeys. Ty for this inter-gen convo.
embracing the feminine energy in us as men is something to continuously revisit and explore. I love being a man, i am a man and will always be but i dont fit the mould, i dress up, i play with make-up, i move my body in both male and female ways. Its a little easier for me as a gay man to do all these things but for a straight guy, must have really been a break out moment to say, hey, this is me, get into it... brave and valuble... The freedom to explore is everything, i love this.
This is the best episode of GITMS ever !!! It's so different from the usual format and Raja is just a compelling person to listen to
Such a wholesome interview. Raja is that cool kid with a heart of gold that everyone wants to have as a friend.
This is one of the best interviews! Raja’s museum exhibit at NGV was so good too. I hope she comes to melb to show them in person. Matty is such a world class interviewer!!! I loved learning about both of your journeys!
I was so excited for this because raja has been in all of the comments of the instagram. And a part of me thought for a second that it was going to be bob because of Madonna, but then I realized if Maddy was going to interview bob, it would have to be in the robot drag and then that made me excited because I wish bob would also be in their robot drag so that we could get dueling robot looks
This may be my favorite episode so far. Raja is just so nice and interesting. I could listen to two more hours of them just going back and forth.
Raja is an absolutely fascinating person. And her take on modern drag is so refreshing. So many old school drag queens are just bitter at the current state of things but Raja seems genuinely excited by the evolution of the artform.
That's what I love about her. She's always brought this wonderful curiosity to her drag. It's just glorious to watch.
Good Lord, what a thoughtful, erudite and appealing segment between these two. Both of you come off brilliant and contemplative… Profound and engaged… What a great interview.
she is like our older cool aunt
I never knew that my love and respect for these two individuals could grow!! Ugh OBSESSED with this episode!!
Not Maddy interviewing my favourite the day after my Dad died. This was a real comfort - thank you 🩶🩶🩶
A nourishing interview. I think we are really getting essential Raja here. It’s an incredible vibe.
She is such a vibe. Always awesome, never complains, always positive. Looks amazing at her age because her personality just shines through her skin.
What a beautiful comment ❤
did not expect it, but wow that was the cutest connection 😭 they’re both so sweet
The gender conversation was awesome. Thanks for having it out loud :)
Miss ma’am you had QUEENS on this here pod but now you have our 1st season 3 LEGEND
Favorite episode! Raja is THE EYECON of all time. Maddy is breaking down stereotypes while also being an incredibly talented interviewer. Love love love.
I don't know how it's possible, but I fall more in love with Raja every single time I see them 😍
Same. Raja is just a top tier, elite human being.
I watched Raja perform live here in Japan together with Denali and Pangina a year ago. And as much as I was enjoying and living for the high energy performances Denali and Pangina did, I was also living for Raja in her fashionable, slow-tempo, and engaging performances. The way I almost lost it when she came down the stage and passed by where I was. It was electrifying to see an eye-con like her so up close!
I'm always fascinated by Raja. She feels so in tune with herself
Thanks @Raja for interviewing Maddy and listening to how suppression had the unintended effect of making things less clear and Maddy's response to go against all of it. And maybe its the weed but Raja seems really wanting to find a friend in Maddy
This whole conversation was unbelievable, Raja has always been my personal favourite, from her aesthetic to her views on the world, I cracked hard on the Alien Food bit 💗 one of those people I would love to share a deep conversation, couple glasses of wine, a joint, and an afternoon of thrifting!
Absolutely 100% agreed!
OMG this is the most interesting episode because we get to know both Raja and Maddy plus their conversation is so fascinating as well
Literally Maddy is the most in touch straight person ever.
The audible gasp when I saw the notification for this.
Wig, snatched.
Face, cracked.
I’m, gagged.
Swear to God I thought Maddy was Lady Bunny in “Wild West Saloon Madam” drag in the thumbnail.
😮😅
maddy u are an amazing human being and we are lucky to have u on this planet. and a GREAT INTERVIEWER
10000%
The way Maddy is able to connect to everyone of her guest is a true talent, and watching this episode was so delightful
Raja looks INCREDIBLE omg. and well done Maddy serving as always
"Okay thats all the time we have" then continue for 20 minutes
This one of the best interviews and the list is long. Maddy is getting better and better. Was nice learning more about him. Definitely an enigma.
omg Raja is ADORABLE. Maddy thank you for having her on. The conversation the two of you had on identity was amazing and thoughtful. Makes me adore both of you even more so than I had been! xoxox
This one was SO damn cute 🥹 Truly, Raja and Maddy's newfound friendship is the one we never knew we parasocially needed before now!
I could listen to these two talk for hours and hours. Really important, deep topics just casually spoken about, no interrupting, no judgment. Just lovely.
This was such an incredible interview! i always like the humour and the roasts but this deep thoughtful conversation was amazing. Reminded me of being high/drunk, at 3 am outside the party just talking to some friends about the meaning of the universe
appreciate being the first person to turn the tables and interview Maddy and loved how they opened up about the gender journey. Gets better and better ❤️
33:45 Raja describing her drag as being in a dream while everyone else gets to participate in it is incredibly accurate and well said.
As an Aussie, can confirm the ITD slander is correct and it needs to be said! The way they treat their queens and fans is atrocious
I’ve been to a bunch of their shows and never rly noticed anything off, what’s the story?
I love that Maddy and Raja are besties now!
This episode is so wholesome and warm . Idk why this is so comforting for me rn lol
This went way deeper than I thought, and I'm only 23 minutes in