HIGHKEY! With Yvie Oddly and Ryan Mitchell

HIGHKEY! With Yvie Oddly and Ryan Mitchell

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! — a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide. It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party — with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way. Welcome to the party — BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one’s just getting started.

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April 27, 2026 52 mins

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY! Ryan and Yvie are diving into everything. 😌

They get into what it really means to be an “alt gay,” their thoughts on Addison Rae, and all the chaos that came out of Coachella (because… where do we even start?).Then they get into The Drama, sharing their unfiltered thoughts on the film—including their take on Zendaya being surrounded by white characters, and whether...

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In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ryan and Yvie are building their ultimate Mount Rushmores… and yes, it gets very opinionated 😌
They break down their Disney picks AND—more importantly—their drag queen Mount Rushmores (because priorities). Do they actually agree, or is this about to turn into a full debate?Plus, the real question… did Ariana Grande basically choose Yvie as one of hers?! 👀And of co...

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In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ryan goes OFF about camping and why he absolutely refuses to do it.  Which somehow leads straight into Coachella talk, festival delusions, and what people are really willing to endure for a vibe.Then things take a turn as they get into the Kanye conversation… like, who is STILL defending him and what’s the reasoning?? 👀

Plus, Ry sounds off on AI—whether it’s geniu...

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In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie are joined by Boomer Banks—and things get VERY real, VERY fast 👀From DJ booths to the adult film industry, Boomer breaks down how he got his start, what the industry is actually like behind the scenes, and the truth about beauty standards.Then the conversation takes a serious turn as he opens up about his experience contracting monkeypox—how he was treated and the stigm...

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In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie dive straight into the Taylor Frankie Paul drama—who’s in the wrong, who’s getting away with what, and why reality TV has been letting questionable people slide for YEARS 👀

Then things get… HIGHKEY unhinged. Yvie breaks down the idea of a morality clause (and what actually counts as “crossing the line”), including whether certain activities...

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We hope you're enjoying this week's clip episode – but you KNOW Yvie and Ry have too much to say to wait another week! So here's a little treat: a bonus episode with their thoughts on Doja Cat, Chappell Roan, and the progress and pitfalls of experimenting with boundaries as someone in the public eye.
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Highkey, Here!

Ryan was sick this week so there’s no new episode—but don’t worry, HIGHKEY! will be back next week with all the unhinged reactions, chaos, and hot takes you missed.

In the meantime, here are some clips from our top episodes 👀 Stay tuned!

 

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else?

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If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else?

www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY

Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere
Follow along on socials @highkeyhere 

Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Me...

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March 9, 2026 46 mins

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie are talking about everything SEX—pit play, porn, cuddling, oh my!! They get into dating apps, Denver gay lumberjacks, and the wild world of “Pillion”, while also unpacking trust, power dynamics, and what it really means to feel safe exploring it all. Chaotic, honest, and a little unhinged—just how we like it.

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Ryan and Yvie are diving straight into the drama—no filter, no chill. They break down the Reality Check docuseries and unpack everything from the chaos of America’s Next Top Model to the cultural impact of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Was it tough love… or straight-up toxic? And why does Drag Race hit so differently?

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February 23, 2026 46 mins

In today’s episode of Highkey, Ryan and Yvie are diving into everything—from Black representation in the Olympics to Yvie’s family background and the hilarious shock of Ryan finding out her mama isn’t white. They get real about interracial relationships and unpack the visibility (and lack of) of Black queer love on screen.

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In this episode, Willam is in the studio and absolutely nothing is off-limits. We talk about wanting to be famous, what fame actually costs, and how OnlyFans changed the game when it comes to owning your image and making your own money. Willam gets real about RuPaul controversy, speaking out when it’s not popular, and what happens behind the scenes of Drag Race. Plus, we dive into being a sexual being in the public eye, confi...

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Ryan and Yvie are back in the studio with the one and only Trinity The Tuck, and nothing is off-limits. The three dive headfirst into drag queen hookups, drag queen sisterhood, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, being a drag parent, whether Trinity would ever compete again, and how queens end up clocking who’s taking the crown long before it’s handed out. Trinity The Tuck is VERY honest—and it’s exactly w...

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Ryan and Yvie are live in the studio hosting Naomi Smalls. These three walk down memory lane talking all things RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8, Naomi’s distaste for authority and how she’s unlocking her fullest potential in this next stage of her life. Our favorite Virgo “control freak” gave us exactly what we needed during this new episode of HIGHKEY!  Comment end . 

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We’re BACK! Ryan and Yvie are catching up on 2025 and gearing up for 2026, spilling on OnlyFans, nude festivals, porn, spicy card games, therapy… and the longest they’ve gone without sex. It’s messy, hilarious, and totally unfiltered, full of confessions, laughs, and “did they really just say that?” moments. Part life update, part therapy session, part chaos—this episode is pure Highkey! e...

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January 23, 2026 55 mins

Highkey! is back 🎉 New episodes drop every Monday with some amazing guests you won’t want to miss. To get you ready for our return, we’re sharing a few Highkey! highlights!

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else?
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An episode unlike any previous– Ryan and Yvie are live in the studio hosting Alaska Thunderfuck! She philosophizes about the art of getting shit done, expressing mental illness on reality tv, and how Willam choosing chaos and Alaska choosing “middle child” make their dynamic work. She doesn’t care about making art for places where drag queens are deprioritized and misunderstood. “That makes me feel lik...

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Heyyy, HIGHEKY! listeners! Check out this very special trailer for Tell Me Something Messy—the raw, hilarious, and heartfelt podcast hosted by actor, writer, and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman.

 

✨ Tell Me Something Messy is the podcast where vulnerability meets humor, hosted by Brandon Kyle Goodman (Big Mouth, Human Resources). Each week, Brandon and guests unpack the beautiful contradictions of being human—se...

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November 17, 2025 68 mins

Is it hot in here, or is it just King Molasses? The first King of Drag talks about why they almost didn’t audition in the first place and the kind of pressure they felt to make sure the first season of a new kind of reality drag show was the best it could be. Yvie and Molasses compare and contrast their experiences with reality tv, the performance industry, and how misogyny still shapes the way culture understands both drag k...

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Ryan’s coming out (as that gamer) and Yvie’s an internationally wanted criminal (okay, maybe just kicked out of Australia). Plus, what’s it like when the whole world has an opinion on your family business? The Queen of Chicago who’s name is in everybody’s mouth lately, Shea Couleé graces the pod with her side of the story. The Marvel cinematic universe star makes a serious case for being a misun...

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