No Gorge with Violet Chachki and Gottmik

We’re knee-deep in tour prep — rhinestones, fog machines, canceled rehearsals, and one very scary costume sketch session. Oh, and it’s Gottmik’s birthday. This week we pop champagne, drag America’s two-week vacations, and debate what being a Leo really means (spoiler: dramatic, loyal, stubborn, iconic).

Between unhinged birthday gifts (chains, swords, and bridal rosaries), the chaos of self-producing 50 cities, and our eter...

We’re kicking off the Knockout Tour in Violet’s hometown of Atlanta with three true drag legends: Nicole Paige Brooks, Phoenix, and Brigitte Bidet. These queens raised Violet, shaped the Atlanta drag scene, and are spilling decades of tea, from the wild days at Jungle to All Stars 10 behind-the-scenes drama.

This is a crash course in what makes Atlanta drag so fierce, gorge. We’re talking drag competitions, tour chaos, icon...

This week we’re planning our tour and reflecting on years of photo shoot disasters. From blurry “art” edits to glam teams with too many ideas and not enough taste.

We talk photographers who ghosted us, shoots that never came out, and what it’s like seeing your face printed in a book… that you didn’t approve. Plus: the fish truck couture shoot, copyright chaos, and a Grindr run-in that started with a car crash.

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This week’s episode dives deep into the curse of post-Pride burnout, international underwear party confusion, and the kind of real-life fistfight that ends up inspiring a full-blown music video.

We’re talking stories from Amsterdam, shady exes with suspicious tattoos, and a Grindr etiquette debate that gets dangerously philosophical. Oh, and somewhere in the middle of it all? We made a music video. And yes: punches were thr...

We’re back in the studio and finally dusting off the No Gorge camera. This week, we’re prepping for tour and catching up on everything we missed: broken business class seats, near-fights on planes, Fire Island infections, and one man’s breath that still haunts us.

We break down what makes a DJ set actually work (hint: not overplanning), why lyrics matter, and how to survive a conversation with a drunk twink mid-mix.

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This week, Violet checks in from Rome mid–Dolce & Gabbana takeover while Gottmik recovers from Australian jetlag and a full-blown existential spiral. We talk Fire Island hookups, disappearing djs, and what happens when someone shows up to your gig... after waking up in your bed.

Also on the docket: Taylor Swift-themed cafés, Hailey Bieber smoothies, dogs ruining hookups, plant survival, and why everyone suddenly acts li...

This week’s episode unpacks the curse of "appointment only" shopping and Fire Island underwear party... incidents. Gottmik spirals after being snubbed by every designer boutique in Australia and ends up with a spider tattoo instead. Meanwhile, Violet explores queer generational history at Fire Island, gets philosophical about drag, and runs into a certain dom who just... can’t.

We break down the horrors of no follow spots a...

We’re on different sides of the planet, running on no sleep, retail therapy, and one... unforgettable New York experience.

This week’s episode dives deep into dramatic door policies, why we don't wear nails in drag, being mistaken for Paris Hilton, and Beyoncé's high-flying incident. Violet breaks down the most chaotic party line of her life, Gottmik visits the Australian woods for hot yoga, and we both reflect on what drag...

We’re running on zero sleep, back-to-back gigs, and one huge secret we’re finally ready to spill. This week’s episode is a full Pride Month meltdown: airport merch looks, drag race flashbacks, hot beanies in hotter weather — and the announcement we’ve been hinting at for months.

We talk about what it actually takes to survive June in drag, why bar gigs aren’t the same as art, and why Drag Race never lets you go.

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We’re on the road, in drag, and plugged into the decks. This week’s episode is a full breakdown of our DJ era: from LA, to Montpellier, to water bottle... emergencies at Alesso sets.

We talk about the art of not planning a set, why lyrics are a must, and the fine line between a mix and a mess.

If you've ever been stuck dancing to what sounds like a SpongeBob glitch remix or tried to cue a song mid-conversation with a drunk t...

This week, we’re unpacking a chaotic travel saga that involves lost bags, train mishaps, and a $7,000 MacBook taking its own Italian vacation.

We’re also diving into Pride month: the corporations that showed up, the ones that ghosted, and what it really means to support queer communities right now. Plus, we recap our DJ sets at WeHo Pride and shake up our limited-edition Diamond Faces cocktails.

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This week on No Gorge, it’s all about Hollywood, baby. We’re talking the showbiz fantasy, the reality behind it, and all the things we love and hate about the industry. From the glimmering highs to the straight-up clownery, we get into what’s really been tea in the biz.

Mik shares his origin story, hustling in LA and making it happen. We’re spilling our best (and worst) celeb run-ins and pulling back the curtain on how fick...

Grab your towels, gorge. This week, Gottmik and Violet dive into their unforgettable Puerto Vallarta bathhouse experience. From an innovative game of whack-a-mole to a stripper pole contest that went way too far (or not far enough?), chaos reigned. And yes, Violet somehow ended up in a very... unexpected role.

Plus: Mik and Violet get candid about what they’re “trying to be nicer but…” about. 

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This week, we’re talking updates from the fashion world (we're looking at you Balenciaga), Met Gala memories, and how drag queens really will do anything for attention.

We also get into the reality of being ignored on the red carpet, Uber prices hitting $333, and the ongoing epidemic that is: chefs with egos.

Plus, a 1-800-NO-GORGE question about bottoming for the first time.

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It’s another episode of No Gorge, and this week… it’s a journey (in an RV, no less). We hit a dirt rave in the middle of nowhere, witnessed the actual Pope (don’t ask), maybe ran into Santino Rice (we’re still processing), and fully channeled Priscilla, Queen of the Desert—minus the budget, plus the dust.

We’re also diving into another 1-800-NO-GORGE question (check out our Patreon gorge), and getting into our upcoming plan...

This week, we’re tag-teaming NYC and beyond. Violet kicks things off with a glam performance at the Gitano opening, followed by a whirlwind night out that only she could survive in stilettos. Then it’s straight to LA for Kylie Minogue’s iconic live show, while Gottmik jets to NYC to shoot a major campaign and cause her own chaos.

We’re also spilling more tea from our Puerto Vallarta trip (watch last week’s vlog gorge), and ...

This week’s ep, we’re getting ready for our trip to the iconic Tryst Hotel in Puerto Vallarta (full vlog on YouTube + Patreon—it’s chaotic, it’s glamorous, it’s everything). We’re talking about the legendary Mathu Andersen and how his work shaped our drag brains, plus what we’re most excited for in Mexico. Then we dive into a quick trip recap and unpack that viral video everyone’s been tagging us in…

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This week’s ep, we’re unpacking our Coachella haul. We’re talking vintage decor, fashion finds, and the treasures we picked up along the way. It’s the full rundown of what we brought back from the desert and why we couldn’t resist any of it.

We’re also diving into some hot topics, including why the Pope’s estate sale might be the ultimate shopping destination.

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This week’s ep, we’re recapping our full Coachella experience—dust, drama, and all. We’re talking who we were dying to see (Gaga turned the desert into a stage, obviously), how Basement Jaxx gave show, and why Alesso had us fully transported. From the looks to the moments to the madness, we’re breaking it all down. Shoutout to Haus Labs for keeping us flawless all weekend, and to everyone who came up and said hi—you made i...