Snack Size: The Podcast

On Snack Size, host Lala interviews Lo Colby, Miss International Queen USA 2025, a Hawaii-born entrepreneur, advocate, and performer now based in West Hollywood. Lo shares her journey from hustling in the corporate world and drag to building an event production company that created large RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties in LA, and discusses obstacles like imposter syndrome, getting sober at 25, and adjusting to LA. She desc...

Host Lala welcomes poet, writer, historian, activist, and former Minneapolis City Council president Andrea Jenkins to Snack Size. Jenkins introduces herself as a multidisciplinary artist and advocate for marginalized communities, especially Black trans women, and shares that she is currently focused on being a full-time writer. She recounts early inspiration from meeting Gwendolyn Brooks, later encouragement from Haki Madhubuti, an...

On this episode of Snack Size, Lala sits down with Rae, a renowned Twin Cities seamstress, costume designer, and creative force behind some of Minnesota’s most memorable drag costumes and custom stage looks. With decades of experience in fashion design, sewing, and drag performance costuming, Rae shares how her passion for creativity evolved from learning to sew at a young age into a career dedicated to helping performers exp...

Bessie Snow on Burlesque, Community, and Owning Volstead’s EmporiumHost Lala welcomes burlesque performer, producer, and new Volstead’s Emporium owner Bessie Snow to Snack Size to discuss art, reinvention, and building spaces where people feel seen.

00:00 Sponsor Message

00:24 Welcome to Snack Size

01:05 Meet Bessie Snow

02:42 Finding Burlesque

03:25 Wearing Many Hats

04:26 Feeling Seen After Divorce

05:32 Receiving Praise an...

Host Lala talks with award-winning burlesque performer and producer Tré Da Marc about how burlesque helped him build confidence and express himself through movement and storytelling. Tré shares the artistry behind creating acts, navigating masculinity and femininity as a Black performer, and producing Juneteenth Jubilee, his annual showcase celebrating Black liberation, joy, and equitable opportunities for Black entertainers.

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Designing Dreams In this episode of 'Snack Size,' hosted by Lala from Snacks by Lala, guest Midori Monét shares her inspiring journey from competing in Miss Teen Pride to winning the prestigious Miss International Queen USA title. Midori discusses her experiences in pageantry, advocating for the transgender community, and the impactful bonds formed within the ballroom culture. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, self-c...

In this episode of *Snack Size*, Lala invites Michael Herkes, also known as the Glam Witch, to discuss their book *Glamstrology*. They explore the transformative power of combining fashion, astrology, and personal expression. Michael shares their journey into witchcraft and how the glamorization of witches in Hollywood influenced their path. They delve into the concepts of manifestation, the use of fashion as a form of spellcraft, ...

Lala sits down with friend and strength and mobility coach Rebecca Stewart to delve into a transformative journey through fitness and well-being. Rebecca opens up about her background in dance and swimming, the challenges of overcoming diet culture and body image issues common in the early 2000s, and how she shifted her focus towards feeling good rather than aesthetics. The discussion covers the pitfalls of traditional fitness mess...

Join Lala in this heartfelt solo episode of Snack Size, where she shares her personal and transformative journey with weight loss. Lala opens up about overcoming the challenges of type 2 diabetes, losing 80 pounds, and evolving her self-image. Through candid reflections, she delves into redefining her identity, embracing self-love, and the mental shifts necessary for true transformation. This episode serves as a powerful reminder o...

In this episode of Snack Size, Lala hosts Kyleigh Weathers, the founder of Queerly Attached, as they delve into the profound impact of attachment theory on personal relationships. Kyleigh shares her journey of self-discovery, growing up in a Mormon community, and navigating her queer identity. The discussion covers the unique challenges queer individuals face in relationships, understanding different attachment styles, and strategi...

Exploring Burlesque with Foxy Tann

In this riveting episode of Snack Size, Lala introduces Foxy Tann, hailed as the 'Boss of Burlesque,' to discuss her illustrious journey in the burlesque and drag communities. Foxy shares her beginnings, challenges, and triumphs, emphasizing the empowering and liberating aspects of burlesque. They delve into the courage required to perform, the evolution and inclusivity of the burlesque scene, and...

Pandora Boxx on her Danceable and Deep New Album 'Boxx'

In this episode of Snack Size, Pandora Boxx discusses her latest album 'Boxx.”' The conversation covers the inspiration and creative process behind the album, highlighting its blend of fun danceable tracks with deeper, meaningful lyrics. Pandora shares insights into her songwriting process and details the personal experiences that shaped the album. She also reflects on h...

In this episode, Minneapolis based drag queen Lala Luzious chats with Cameroonian-American narrative filmmaker Alison Guessou about her new web series It’s Not You and her her independent film production company Djini Productions. Guessou created Djini Productions in 2017 with a mission of enhancing the dynamics of film production, through diverse representation both in front of and behind the camera.

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A Breakup is an alarm in our life that it is time to wake up and see a new path to a better, healthier you! Join Twin Cities Drag Queen Lala Luzious and Bri Campo (aka The Clever Biotch) of the Clever Conversations podcast as they discuss Lala’s recent breakup and how it changed her outlook on mental health.

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In this episode, Minneapolis based drag queen Lala Luzious chats with first time author TL Durand about her bookToxik - In the Narcissist's Web

Born and raised a country girl from the Midwest, TL Durand led a fairly simple life – a mother, wife and accountant. A move from peaceful country life to the big city changed everything.

Suddenly a single mother, TL found herself not only struggling with the immense heart...

In this episode, Twin Cities-based Drag Queen, Lala Luzious chats with star of Collar Confessions on Here TV DeAngelo Jackson - the first black man to win a GAYVN Best Actor Award in 2020 and most recently claimed the most coveted GAYVN Performer of The Year 2021 title, from the adult film industry’s equivalent to the Oscars.

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Lala chats with Cynthia Lee Fontaine from Emmy Award-winning TV show Rupaul’s Drag Race. They discuss her new holiday single “Bring Me The Holidays” and Cynthia opens up about her life and winning her battle with liver cancer.

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