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.
Episodes
It's the HIGHKEY season finale, which means one thing: we're officially entering our Summer Slutbatical. 🌞💅 Before we sign off for a little while, Yvie and Ryan recap Pride Month, share what's next during the hiatus, and reveal what they've been highkey obsessed with lately.
Then, they're joined by Mistress Isabelle Brooks for one of the most candid conversations we've had on the podcast. Mistress opens up about the line between ...
In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie are running on very little sleep, questionable vocal health, and pure Pride-season adrenaline. The two catch up on their packed schedules, Pride exhaustion, late nights, unexpected movie disappointments, and what it really takes to survive June as working queer people.
Then, they sit down with Eureka for a conversation about sobriety, addiction, drag, gender identity, and finding you...
In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie are joined by Brandon Kyle Goodman for a special crossover episode with Tell Me Something Messy. Together, they get into guilt, pride, and the ever-evolving conversation around identity, unpacking the differences between being "gay" and "queer" and why those labels can mean something different for everyone.
Brandon opens up about letting go of shame, embracing who they are, and the f...
In today’s episode of Highkey, Ry and Yvie break down both sides of the Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia lawsuit and why the internet is so divided over the case. They unpack the trademark dispute, the arguments from each side, and what the controversy reveals about branding, identity, and influence in the creator era.
Plus, is celebrity culture dead? Ry and Yvie get into whether fame means anything anymore, if Hollywood has become...
This week on Highkey, Ry and Yvie get into Sniffies, queer hookup culture abroad, and the FCC’s long history of regulating queer visibility in media. They unpack how LGBTQ+ expression has been censored, watered down, or pushed into “adult-only” spaces, and why queer platforms still face heavier scrutiny online. Plus, Ry and Yvie talk about Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor and whether they should burn the town do...
We’ll be back next week with an all-new HIGHKEY! ✨
Until then, enjoy some of our interviews from 2026 featuring Willam, Naomi Smalls & Jay Kay.
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 ...
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 iHeart Podcasts as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Me...
This week on Highkey, Ry and Yvie talk space, guilt, and the complicated dynamics of family, friendships, and living with other people. They also dive into the Met Gala discourse, fashion as art, clout-chasing, and why the internet struggles to let people enjoy things. Plus: All Stars 11 casting thoughts, returning queens, kink at Pride, and the backlash to Lizzo’s new music.
If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, com...
In today’s episode of HIGHKEY! Ryan and Yvie are all over the place-from Christian music trauma to dive bars, men, and the eternal NY vs LA debate.
They also get into “doorbell friends” and what adult friendships actually look like… PLUS! Jay Kay joins the show from The Boulet Brothers' Dragula.
And we have to ask… Do Jay Kay and Yvie lowkey look alike or is it just us?
If you’re HIGHKEY! vibin...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere
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Highkey! is...
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?
www.patreon.com/HIG...
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...
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.
If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang...
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?
Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere
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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.
Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere
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