ALASKA: EXPOSED (The Full Interview)

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  • @JosephAShepherd
    @JosephAShepherd  5 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    Apologies for the audio. My mic’s audio file went corrupt and this was the best we could salvage... If you like this and want more queens interviewed in my "Exposed" Series, feel free to support my Patreon! :) Thanks guys! www.patreon.com/exposedseries

    • @justmeiniowa
      @justmeiniowa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This video gets a fail simply because you weren't wearing a microphone so every time you speak it echos.

    • @JosephAShepherd
      @JosephAShepherd  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Stephen Border thanks for your comment! As I’ve mentioned before, my mics audio was corrupt when editing so we did the best with what we could in the edit.

    • @alexanicolejoel2168
      @alexanicolejoel2168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FUCK YOU ALASKA, YOU WILL NEVER BE THE GREAT MAE WEST!

    • @shiragoldberg7744
      @shiragoldberg7744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi 👋🏾 from Napa,CA Joseph Shepherd 🏳️‍🌈 Great show! Do you ask for autographs $/or pics with all these guests? So happy to a found this during the pandemic! Second time watching this and Katya’s Exposed.

    • @firstnamelastname6193
      @firstnamelastname6193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@justmeiniowa That's pretty much a non-issue.

  • @kathall4937
    @kathall4937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1693

    I love this person. I’m a 59 year old woman, 8 grandkids, but I have this weird connection with Alaska. How confusing. I relate in some odd way with her.

    • @jeplanet
      @jeplanet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      I love this. Age doesn't matter. Alaska is for everyone.

    • @theciav
      @theciav 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      You’re so sweet ❤️

    • @capcom23
      @capcom23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      hieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @blueribenaberry
      @blueribenaberry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Love that!! Rock on grandma 🤘🏾👍🏾😘

    • @davidadams2395
      @davidadams2395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Though I'm only 49, I'm happy to see -another older person- other older people who Stan for Alaska.

  • @Kiinell
    @Kiinell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    I love how Alaska's schtick is to sound really shallow and vacuous, but in reality she's very deep and smart.

    • @armpitification
      @armpitification 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Alaska is so intelligent. She says so much without saying so much if that makes sense. Sorry this is 10 months later. I just happened on this video.

    • @turbojon8117
      @turbojon8117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@armpitification Yes! (I'm even late-er than you were), but I will never forget her correcting Alyssa Edwards on the pronunciation of Cliff's Notes. And she was like, I read it [is how I know].

    • @XxdextriousxX
      @XxdextriousxX 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She’s like the Paris Hilton of drag

  • @gartazweagle
    @gartazweagle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1264

    This is the way you should interview a iconic person. Not with all the yasss god, mama, shade bullshit. just let them speak and listen to what they say.
    It also makes you look really hot btw.

    • @Tkimba2
      @Tkimba2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Exactly. All those queenie interviewers think they're so funny with their "yass mama, oh gawd, mmhmmh the shade" shit...

    • @rachael5284
      @rachael5284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yassss mama! Lol but seriously that does get old need to hear their voice not just what we want to hear. Hiiiieeee. Ok I'm done. Lol sorry

    • @APopptart
      @APopptart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I've seen an interview of Trixie where Trixie is just sitting there playing Dead by Daylight and just doing her thing in the way she does it and that's very flat, dry, and sarcastic and the interviewer was acting like she was over the moon excited and I was like, ummm... Why? I feel like interviewers should try to match a queen's energy so that it's more natural instead of saying "YaAs QuEen!" every time a queen blinks.

    • @APopptart
      @APopptart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Segel Hey Queen is different. The whole point of it is to be as gay as possible. Plus, I've seen Johnny have a serious moment in a few interviews.

    • @APopptart
      @APopptart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Segel I didn't say YASSSing for that video in particular, that interviewer seemed to be pushing it for me, but there's other interviews where it's like what I described, like the Naomi interview where the interviewer said something along the lines of "Next time you fart, let me know so I can snuff it out for you."
      Your tone seems rather pointed right now

  • @mikeedelrey8649
    @mikeedelrey8649 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2521

    I'm a Katya stan but Alaska really won that shit. Ain't nobody robbed and that's tea

    • @pandamonkeycreates
      @pandamonkeycreates 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      I agree and I really think katya did so well

    • @johanvajse8410
      @johanvajse8410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      I agree - love Katya. It must be hard for Alaska, always hearing "Katya got robbed" especially since she was aware and admits that Jinx was killing it on season 5. Alaska was at All Stars 2 to win and she deserved it.

    • @pandamonkeycreates
      @pandamonkeycreates 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      It's true and I'm sure katya would say she doesn't feel robbed- I think I've heard her say she isn't very competitive anyways and just tries her best

    • @toddt85
      @toddt85 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      totally agree!

    • @mattlmao1127
      @mattlmao1127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Personally I think Roxxxy was robbed the most

  • @bebitter
    @bebitter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +564

    She reminds me of a mix between Barbie and Amy Winehouse

  • @dumbonietzel
    @dumbonietzel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +658

    Thank god there's an interviewer/host who is genuine and interested but not fangirling all over the place. This is a really well-executed and professional interview that's also EXTREMELY fun to watch.

    • @koroconnell
      @koroconnell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It would have been great if they'd mic'ed the poor guy

    • @mipoorboy1478
      @mipoorboy1478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kor O'Connell I was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @shmoker2010
      @shmoker2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's rare to see an interviewer give their subject time to give measured responses. It's refreshing.

  • @frankhannaway
    @frankhannaway 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1146

    This is good journalism. You asked great questions and Alaska gave candid answers. Awesome!!!

    • @JosephAShepherd
      @JosephAShepherd  5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Frank Hannaway thank you so much for watching! Means so much. If you guys want more just make sure to share, like, comment. That will help so much!

    • @annoyedgenz8742
      @annoyedgenz8742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      we love a polished professional queen

    • @jamesshawlin2471
      @jamesshawlin2471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Joseph Shepherd you are super handsome! And one hell of host!

  • @squirlywirl
    @squirlywirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    I'm a Katya stan but I will never understand the delusion that she should've won. Alaska is right, she deserved to win and Detox was the runner-up.

  • @mikeyweaselwhipper3074
    @mikeyweaselwhipper3074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    “..we donated it to a snake sanctuary.”
    our queen of the serpents.🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

  • @IamSultan2070
    @IamSultan2070 5 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    OBSESSED with her hands. 37 mins of me watching her hands lol

    • @AetherIdol
      @AetherIdol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too.

    • @WinterBling_1754
      @WinterBling_1754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Her nails are everything

    • @rosetealatte9282
      @rosetealatte9282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      YES! I also can't stop looking at Jeffrey Star's hands. So long and pretty and badass looking.

    • @lafordgirl7549
      @lafordgirl7549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      rosetealatte 9 IKR!!! Do you find yourself doing his hand movements? I do.

    • @rosetealatte9282
      @rosetealatte9282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@lafordgirl7549 LMAO yes! But my stumpy little fingers got no game.

  • @callumchristopher3024
    @callumchristopher3024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    Wow we stan a well-informed journalist with hard-hitting questions and a pretty face. Keep up the good work 👌🏼😆

    • @Jeicto24
      @Jeicto24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes "hard" and "hitting"... Lol 😂

  • @hattie6469
    @hattie6469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    This is the first time I’ve actually dove deep into why Alaska and Sharon broke up and back then I was so upset because they were really cute together but now it just makes sense and I’m happy for them

    • @shokk40
      @shokk40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why are you so invested in their relationship? Honestly its fucking weird.

    • @reece7137
      @reece7137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      her book really explains it its kinda shocking that they were together for as long as they were

  • @acotbc
    @acotbc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    "The show isn't won by if you're nice and likable or not... it's really not. It's if you win the most shit, and do the best, which I did!" *THANK YOU!*
    Although, this really is no longer the case from Season 9 onward, since they threw in those 11th hour twists that completely changed the expected outcome.

    • @dominichaworth-staines7266
      @dominichaworth-staines7266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      acotbc i disagree, sasha and aquaria (especially) deserved their wins right from the beginning

    • @jenniferlynn120
      @jenniferlynn120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      acotbc ...Manila might disagree

    • @OphiuchiChannel
      @OphiuchiChannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They actually know which one (or between 2-3) is going to win from the beginning its all scripted they need to tell a story. They need a heroin and her nemesis (think phi-phi). A lot is still genuine but theres obviously a script.

    • @yonggari701
      @yonggari701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@dominichaworth-staines7266 sasha right from the beginning?? Nah she was completely invisible until she pulled that rose stunt

    • @guzilla1993
      @guzilla1993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@yonggari701 I was always impressed by her uniqueness compared to the other queens on the show, similar to how Evie is performing this current season

  • @aaronjosiah7057
    @aaronjosiah7057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    Yaaaaaaaaas, Shep did it again! And I respect Alaska for being ruthless in competition and cordial anytime else.

  • @vitahartmann3453
    @vitahartmann3453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    All right, Alaska convinced me. I'm starting drag

  • @jayel1471
    @jayel1471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Alaska can be a bit guarded in interviews but I loved how candid this was. I'm so glad to see her call out the Robbed Katya shit- Katya was not robbed, no matter how many tween girls scream it.

  • @JC-yy8iv
    @JC-yy8iv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Katya also rejects the notion that she was robbed, as she discussed at some length in her own interview with Joseph. She says something very similar to what Alaska said here, and adds that when people say that to her she just has to mentally translate it to "I like you" because that's really what they mean.

  • @joeysummers8830
    @joeysummers8830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    10:43 it's funny how Roxxxy is the one celebrating with Jynkx in that moment when she was against Jynkx the whole time. I'm happy someone was there for Jynkx in her moment.

    • @Jeicto24
      @Jeicto24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She was saving face. She was already being seen as the antagonist villain, so it was her "redeeming" moment.

    • @caveswater
      @caveswater 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Jeicto24 let’s not. that clip was filmed many many months after the show was filmed and I’m sure she and Jinkx made up & are good friends

  • @orion4739
    @orion4739 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    This was one of the best interviews I’ve seen in a while. Very well done.

    • @JosephAShepherd
      @JosephAShepherd  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for watching!

    • @orion4739
      @orion4739 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joseph Shepherd My pleasure!

  • @artofmuses
    @artofmuses 5 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    Timeless Alaska ♥️ one of the most overall complete queens out there. Talented, funny, nice, smart and hawwwt.

    • @shystrangeandmanic
      @shystrangeandmanic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tatiana Fernández R she takes that crown seriously too

  • @mitchellwimberly6099
    @mitchellwimberly6099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I love that Alaska owns who she is. She truly is so amazing at drag. Anyone who said Katya should’ve won is still tripping about the meltdown Alaska had.

  • @just_cade
    @just_cade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    Alaska is the greatest Ru-Girl of all time.

    • @drewskie20100
      @drewskie20100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Just Cade Alaska, Shangela, and Bianca the holy trinity

    • @DuyLe-mi1px
      @DuyLe-mi1px 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Shangela is awful

    • @stijnslim4670
      @stijnslim4670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not even in my top 10 ... too unpolished in both seasons

    • @2SanJunipero
      @2SanJunipero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah...…….that's a big HELL NO.

    • @Jeicto24
      @Jeicto24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For me is Bianca, Alaska and Bob.

  • @dcolumbus19
    @dcolumbus19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Love these raw reviews, first Willam and now Alaska! A lot of big name interviewers/news outlets love interviewing current queens to make quick money/views rather than making good content for fans. It's nice to see someone who genuinely cares for the craft of drag and what the fans want to know, while still holding such respect. Amazing content, please keep it up! Also I'd love for a Patreon to donate to for more content like this.

  • @claudiouchoa3598
    @claudiouchoa3598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    We need Adore Delano doing this

    • @stacischuck3844
      @stacischuck3844 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No thanks ..boring...Zzzzzz...,She brings nothing new or unique to the table!!

    • @ashuknown3871
      @ashuknown3871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@stacischuck3844 ummmm excuse me i know its just an opinion but that was a little harsh spoken 😂😂😂

    • @SusieSynth
      @SusieSynth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stacischuck3844 ughhh thank you! So boring.

    • @miguelus.81
      @miguelus.81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@stacischuck3844 How can she be boring? She's a fucking Libra! Lol...

    • @tokyoskyss
      @tokyoskyss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Miguelus Rivera Party!

  • @michellemerrill5559
    @michellemerrill5559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    God bless that Tammie Brown reference

    • @ashuknown3871
      @ashuknown3871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was looking for this comment 😂😂😂

  • @LexyBarrett56
    @LexyBarrett56 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Alaska is living her Palace of Versailles fantasy. 😍

    • @yopeter101
      @yopeter101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      is is really her home? that's so fancy !!!

  • @iAdriann
    @iAdriann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Great questions, great guest, beyond good looking host. What a time to be gay.

  • @isaaccaruso8017
    @isaaccaruso8017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Alaska is one of my favorite drag queens! What an entertainer, hilarious, humble, and SMART! Kill it mama! And that Joseph....break me a piece of that snack.

  • @carpediem5106
    @carpediem5106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Yeah that's right! Alaska deserved that win 100%. No one can tell me otherwise. All stars is about winning the most challenges and she did and she did it far and beyond. #teamalaska

  • @darklatios7775
    @darklatios7775 5 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Alaska donated $10,000 to the Hause of Slytherin?

  • @Katoobato
    @Katoobato 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Loving this exposed series! You're a great interviewer.
    Does Alaska really live there?? cuz wow!

    • @SwimmerPrince
      @SwimmerPrince 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's a hotel

    • @Katoobato
      @Katoobato 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SwimmerPrince Oh ok! Thanks

    • @JosephAShepherd
      @JosephAShepherd  5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Katoobato not a hotel. It’s Alaska’s house

    • @saintputch8707
      @saintputch8707 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      where is it in Pennsylvania or LA?

    • @davidadams2395
      @davidadams2395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's hers. Alaska is now in the top 1%, though it's much deserved.

  • @ApolloGreatKnees
    @ApolloGreatKnees 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This guy's interviewing skills are beyond measures. So good, I have been bingewatching for hours now

  • @baileyspeltbeefy1768
    @baileyspeltbeefy1768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I honestly love how open and honest she is
    It’s refreshing to see someone who’s 100% themselves and they don’t try to hide/shy away from it

  • @robertqld
    @robertqld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is the best darn interview I've watched in a while and completely fun and interesting to watch.
    Great questions, great journalism and I look forward to future interviews you do!

  • @bennierodriguez2561
    @bennierodriguez2561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    While she does have her flaws, she seems like a good person, a great performer 💃 and I think she’ll be one of the longtime rememberd legends of drag 💄💋💅

  • @InstrumentManiac
    @InstrumentManiac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow FANTASTIC interview. Your question style was so natural/conversational and really created a great dialogue.
    Watching Alaska on RPDR was one of the few things that kept me going in grad school finishing my geology degree. The way TV and social media is structured I always thought it was hard but mostly positive fun both during and after filming. The discussion of substance issues and relationship turmoil was eye opening - and in hindsight adds a lot of nuance. Glad things seem to have stabilized and she is doing well :)
    Looking forward to more interviews from you!
    Luke, MN

  • @elwing07
    @elwing07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I think he should have been more willing to talk about Alaska's dark days. Props to her for naming the drug, because if even one person does that on camera, hundreds can maybe feel understood enough to come out of it wiser like Alaska.

  • @Guilherme-kk2tr
    @Guilherme-kk2tr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I was so so happy when she won!The best of the seaSon FOR SURE and now she's doing her own drag pageant competition.Class act

  • @angrydonutface7420
    @angrydonutface7420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I'm living for the random wide shots of Alaska's living room. 😂

  • @pauloinocencio3176
    @pauloinocencio3176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Can you imagine a season 4 with alaska and sharon in it? Oh my god

    • @marianryzl6107
      @marianryzl6107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Phi Phi would have completely lost her mind and insanity 🤣

    • @JetTheHawkpwns
      @JetTheHawkpwns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Marian Ryzl So she would have been read so hard till blackheads popped up

  • @beckiwilliams5424
    @beckiwilliams5424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Alaska is smart, funny, gorgeous and so talented. What's not to love about her???

  • @dixierae6063
    @dixierae6063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Joseph you are extremely good at what you do. I'm living for these interviews. I have been disappointed by Alaska's drag race Tantrums but at the same time have the utmost respect for her Talent and her honesty. She is amazingly accountable for all her behavior and you'll never hear her making an excuse for anything that she does. That is an extremely rare quality to find in anyone. With all that said is that really her house? I say go girl keep living that life.

    • @mipoorboy1478
      @mipoorboy1478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was disappointed with the tantrums at first but then I could totally relate! I’m uber competitive in certain areas of my life too and probably handle it worse-thank goodness I haven’t had those moments filmed for all to see!

  • @z3645abcd
    @z3645abcd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    She's so flexible with the way she crosses her legs!

    • @sjlang7812
      @sjlang7812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the way she's sitting just looks painful tbh

  • @aaronjohns6755
    @aaronjohns6755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I ❤ Alaska.... She's one of the realist, laidback, funniest, fashionable queens ever!!!... ❤❤❤...

  • @sarabrenna5525
    @sarabrenna5525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I honestly could listen to Alaska talk about anything for hours.

  • @sylvias4899
    @sylvias4899 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Alaska... The queen of vocal fry.

  • @DrewRueDoo
    @DrewRueDoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This was a really well thought out interview but flowed very organically. Awesome job!

  • @KappyVilla-
    @KappyVilla- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    alaska, soup of the day- vivianne pinay is the funniest thing ever for me!!

  • @DaveThePsycho
    @DaveThePsycho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Damn I didn't know about this whole thing with coke. Great interview as I anticipated.

    • @thedarkbaby
      @thedarkbaby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      me either I prefer Pepsi 😗

    • @javierlopeztapia5588
      @javierlopeztapia5588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dave The Psycho how??

    • @dcolumbus19
      @dcolumbus19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I mean she was dating Sharon who still talks about doing coke at her gigs 🤧

    • @DaveThePsycho
      @DaveThePsycho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      David Columbus well she has a song called Cocaine & Fuck after all lol

    • @househeadericmdhousehead9118
      @househeadericmdhousehead9118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's why she talks like that...... the coke!! lol! just teasing.

  • @Dhhtyu4566
    @Dhhtyu4566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Joseph thank you for allowing your guests to talk and complete their thoughts

  • @N_pz
    @N_pz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great interview, love a journalist who allows the guest to speak fully while still being engaging!

  • @theciav
    @theciav 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve always been a massive Alaska fan, and this is by far the best interview I’ve seen with her. Thankyou for such thoughtful questions and getting the tea without being shady. I’m new to your channel , congratulations on great content. ❤️

  • @annebellefloreta9318
    @annebellefloreta9318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love this so much! Please also do an interview with Sharon Needles and Jinkx Monsoon❤️

  • @yasssgawwwd5643
    @yasssgawwwd5643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yaaaas! I am so glad to see you interviewed:) EXPOSURE!

  • @darrylstrohl
    @darrylstrohl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Joseph Shepherd, it's difficult to look as gorgeous as Alaska, but you are KEEPING UP!!!! YUM!

  • @barbaravasconcelos8834
    @barbaravasconcelos8834 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "the show isn't won by if you're nice and likeable or not is if you win the most shit"
    *season 11 has left the chat*

    • @krd2331
      @krd2331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Barbara Vasconcelos Season 9 too.

  • @81jeremylbradley
    @81jeremylbradley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Alaska seemed as if her mind was a bit overwhelmed about exposing herself. The interview was raw and real. I think maybe because it’s something she’s not used to delivering to us through her Drag. Her innocence, truths, drama etc. Made this interview even better.

  • @SL-kq7lf
    @SL-kq7lf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Accent is 80’s Valley Girl.

  • @KartoonDrama
    @KartoonDrama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Enjoyed the interview, everyone is talking how handsome the interviewer is meanwhile I just want to know where he got his shoes from 🤩

  • @torimitchell5210
    @torimitchell5210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Do an interview with Adore please 💞

    • @JosephAShepherd
      @JosephAShepherd  5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      tori mitchell she actually was my first drag queen interview ever like 5 years ago. It’s on my channel! Tell her to do one with me and I’m down!

    • @RandiJ26
      @RandiJ26 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      tori mitchell yes please!!

  • @XenaeGabbyUX
    @XenaeGabbyUX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Omg that house??? Alaska is RICH and i'm here for it

    • @albertconstantine5432
      @albertconstantine5432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      The joke is that this is not Alaska's house but a rental house used for the set. I know where Alaska's house is and it is completely different - a nifty bungalow in a trendy-hilarious-vintage little area. The joke here is hilarious, though, as if anyone would be living in that ridiculous place the interview was in!

    • @XenaeGabbyUX
      @XenaeGabbyUX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@albertconstantine5432 Oh wow! I mean, the joke is hilarious indeed, but I hope her bungalow is an expensive one - not to be shallow, but Alaska deserves to be super rich - and it would be so awesome if she showed her place someday

    • @albertconstantine5432
      @albertconstantine5432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@XenaeGabbyUX His place is perfectly Alaska, quaint, retro-but-real, with hilarious lawn items and, yes, it's very expensive. Remember that the old movie stars had "bungalows," too! Thanks!

    • @evycrespo4757
      @evycrespo4757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The interviewer said that this is Alaska’s house

  • @Juliajett19
    @Juliajett19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I'm so glad she's a Pisces!! 😊

  • @NickFinn1985
    @NickFinn1985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic interview Joseph 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. I absolutely enjoyed it from start to finish and Alaska is one of my favourite queens from Rupaul's Drag Race.

  • @EllaStone
    @EllaStone 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "It clouds your third eye so you don't see things clearly" was the best description of coke I've ever heard. 68 days sober, I needed that a lot, thanks Alaska.

  • @eggyboi1217
    @eggyboi1217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s interesting to hear the difference between Alaska and Trixie. Trixie said don’t do drag unless you have something special to offer and Alaska said to just do it.

  • @remyparaskovia5499
    @remyparaskovia5499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Alaska is and will always be One of my favorite Queens forever and ever.

  • @janemartindale117
    @janemartindale117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Alaska reminds me of that one southern trailer park mom who married into money and now lives in a big fancy house, but still dresses like she has to turn tricks into mortgage payments

  • @milenamartins21
    @milenamartins21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The interview was amazing, Alaska is amazing, thank you for that!

  • @AdamJones-qj2pm
    @AdamJones-qj2pm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "Reductive..look it up". Brilliant!

    • @Camille_Anderson
      @Camille_Anderson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯👏😂 yes, Madonna speaks the truth girl!

  • @sarahord5960
    @sarahord5960 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How have I not ever found these interviews until today?! I want MOOOORE! He’s such a good interviewer, and a really good listener. You can tell the queens are very relaxed around him.

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for this interview. So many great questions

  • @BiaHue
    @BiaHue 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great interview! Alaska is fucking hot, she reminds me a bit of Amy Winehouse but I love that she is her own person and can literally rock trash bags! So unique, so talented! Love you Laski

  • @SonnySkye
    @SonnySkye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    The guy hosting this is HOT.

    • @calebmatthews2026
      @calebmatthews2026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sonny Skye who izzzzzz heeeeee

    • @AlexRiversMusic
      @AlexRiversMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sonny Skye ikr

    • @caveswater
      @caveswater 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Reshiram nick I wish

    • @carlzune6626
      @carlzune6626 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@calebmatthews2026 Joseph... sumthing, it's the channels name duuuuh.

  • @kikitobor3952
    @kikitobor3952 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    just gonna say that the audio doesn’t matter AT ALL. Your interviewing is so good and I love how I’m actually learning about her, instead of hearing an annoying interviewer talk the whole time. I love the questions you ask and the little video snipets. Thank u for this!

  • @JadeLeaf1980
    @JadeLeaf1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I hope you’re going to do more of these one on one intimate “exposed” interviews that are very well researched. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview ❤️

    • @JosephAShepherd
      @JosephAShepherd  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      JadeLeaf1980 that’s the goal! Just need y’all to keep liking, sharing, and commenting. That will help show there’s interest!

  • @Jastababe
    @Jastababe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I ♥ you Alaska...your life was public knowledge and you handled it great!!! Bravo

  • @jonathanmanrique4977
    @jonathanmanrique4977 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Damm this foo.. Asked the greatest questions ! And Alaska answer them fast and not even heasitated ! Eeeowww.. Much love laski

  • @brettkidney6214
    @brettkidney6214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it how open and honest the queens are with you. Like your Willam one is incredible. You ask the right questions and get the honest answers.

  • @jasminenina9901
    @jasminenina9901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Need a movie made about Alaska.

  • @jules1011
    @jules1011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent interview 💜 my heart belongs to Alaska

  • @wolfrobots118
    @wolfrobots118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alaska worked for Gay Life TV for just 3 episodes of a show we had called Glam. Alaska is one of the most amazing persons i have ever worked with. She is a good person and smart. Alaska did Pittsburgh good we love her here. Alaska and Sharon are two people who deserve fame and wealth because both put the work in years before they were famous. Sharon did one episode of a show we had called Drag Talk. That was before Drag Race. I was always able to see the star that lived inside of both of them. That is why I asked them to be on Gay Life TV in its early years. The Glam show was after Alaska was on Drag Race. Both Alaska and Sharron did these shows with out pay simply to help my station get it's start. I will forever be thankful to both of them for treating my craft and career with as much respect and interest as they have for their own. Yes it is true they are different than everyday people. It's because they are truly stars.

  • @caitlinmounteer8391
    @caitlinmounteer8391 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Alaska is such a pisces I love it

  • @nicr.3992
    @nicr.3992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a really good interview. Thank you Joseph Shepherd & Alaska!

  • @glittery_cucumber
    @glittery_cucumber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview - good atmosphere, research, saucy but not disrespectful questions. Really well done!

  • @marcobenevi
    @marcobenevi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Don’t know how you managed to make me like Alaska even more; but you did it, damn it ! 🐍 👊🏽 Got one more subscriber!

  • @coltonxcx
    @coltonxcx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great interview! Also that setting...is EVERYTHING!!

  • @mort1990
    @mort1990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You need to interview more queens. How don’t you work for a tv station yet? You’re the best!

  • @ShanteYouStay
    @ShanteYouStay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This interviewer is the Best I've ever seen with drag queens. He's thoughtful, did his research, and doesn't act like a silly fangirl. So good!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

  • @wendyrhps
    @wendyrhps 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THANK YOU soooooo much for this interview, you really did your homework!!! 😀 I LOVE Alaska & am happy that she admitted it was Sharon's blood on her coat, not her own ... all these years Sharon has taken the blame for their breakup! Regarding the AS2 "meltdown", you heard her say it right here, THAT'S her true self, earlier in that same episode, Mom said he'd cry when he was little if things didn't go his way & Alaska literally said "Well I STILL do that" 😂😂

    • @luciacaceres3624
      @luciacaceres3624 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      wendyrhps I didn’t understand about the coat🤕

    • @wendyrhps
      @wendyrhps 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@luciacaceres3624 In 2014, Alaska said the night they broke up, she left beaten & bloody, implying Sharon beat the shit outta her. Then she went on a podcast & said she meant they'd both physically fought, but people had already turned against Sharon, saying she was abusive & that Alaska was a victim. NOW in 2019, she admits it was Sharon's blood on her coat, meaning it was Alaska who hurt Sharon bad enough to make her bleed!

  • @PoppyB2011
    @PoppyB2011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't need to see any other queens interviewed. Who is more interesting than Laska? She is the be all and end all of drag. Loved this.

    • @RandiJ26
      @RandiJ26 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      PoppyB2011 I definitely 😍❤️ Alaska but if I could pick just 1 other queen I’d like him to interview, hands down I gotta say my queen Alyssa Edwards. She makes me laugh so hard with out even trying to be funny 💁🏼‍♀️😆🤣👸🏻👑🌈

  • @sugasoul189
    @sugasoul189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love Alaska! She is one of my favorites! Her voice is so intoxicating lol this was such a good interview!!! A lot of great questions were answered 😍

  • @mipoorboy1478
    @mipoorboy1478 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch @Joseph Shepherd interview ANYONE or ANYTHING!!! He absolutely kills it every time!!! All of these major network interviewers need to be coached by him-or better yet, step down and let Shepherd take their place!!!! Keep it up!!! U seriously rock!!!

  • @evangeline77x
    @evangeline77x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alaska is my actual spirit animal. Ever since I looked her up after seeing her video message for Sharon on season 4 of RPDR. I remember finding a video on YT of her and Sharon performing the song "How much is that doggy in the window..?"
    There aren't very many queens that I've imediately identified with, but of the few I really love, Alaska is like an actual piece of my heart.

  • @thriftinbilly
    @thriftinbilly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I hadn’t seen season 5 when I watched AS2 and I liked her ok but also felt like I didn’t get it. She seemed kinda chilly and distant. I started to see her differently after the show, when she didn’t fight the viewer backlash. She embraced the snake emoji and built it into her brand. I thought huh, that’s not what I expected at all. That’s cool. That’s part of the magic of drag, taking something painful & potentially career damaging & turning it upside down. She didn’t try to distance herself from the ugly moments; she said fuck yeah, I’m a snake. It made me really appreciate her perspective. She’s unique and she stands for something.

  • @justinsiegfried188
    @justinsiegfried188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This helped me find a love for Alaska I didn’t know I’d ever have.

  • @MitchellWiggs
    @MitchellWiggs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    every time i see a clip on tiktok i have to come rewatch the whole video here lol

  • @coltoncold1796
    @coltoncold1796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You’re a talented interviewer, because you have respect for the queens. While also asking the hard shit

  • @yasssgawwwd5643
    @yasssgawwwd5643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Muah! Your voice is very contagious to me! I’ve caught myself doing it!

  • @geovanniramos9112
    @geovanniramos9112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Alaska has had such a superstar life. I mean an interesting and fascinating story. From this point on, it’s just building up to legend status