THYRST

THYRST

THYRST is the gay Canadian reality TV podcast creating the conversations everyone’s too scared to start. From deep dives into Canada’s wildest reality moments to brutally honest chats with queens, cast members, and messy icons, host Aneal Joshua cuts through the BS with humour, heart, and a little homosexual chaos. New episodes serve confessions, culture, and behind-the-scenes tea you won’t hear anywhere else. Let's quench your THYRST.

Episodes

December 9, 2025 64 mins

The THYRST is real, and this week we’re serving another double feature.

First up, Aneal breaks down the Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 drama with Stardoll, the second queen eliminated from the competition. They talk about that shocking Golden Beaver play, how strategy is changing the game, and what it felt like to leave in one of the most chaotic episodes of the franchise. Star Doll also ranks her favourite Canada’s Drag Race winner, p...

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This week, Aneal sits down with Canada’s Drag Race Season 6’s first-out queen, the Pork Chop of the season herself, Paolo Perfeccion. We talk shock eliminations, Golden Beaver what-ifs, and that iconic in-the-shadows runway. Paolo blind-ranks her cast sisters on who would get her last dollar in the club, and lets us into her fashion brain — from trash-bag couture to Bible-core muses like Jesus, Mary and Judas. We also pull a tarot ...

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November 18, 2025 32 mins

On this episode of THYRST, Aneal Joshua sits down with Big Brother Canada alum John Michael for one of his most candid, unfiltered interviews yet. From going home first on BBCAN to making a full redemption arc on Slayers: Wheel of Fate hosted by Tiffany Pollard, JM opens up about strategy, identity, and what it feels like to finally have the world see the real him.

They dive into queer dynamics in game shows, the chaos and brillianc...

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Drama, drag and red flags! We're back with Minhi Wang and first timer to the THYRSTY BOYS, TIffany Ann Co! We cover everything from dating disasters and boyfriend dealbreakers to reality TV chaos, the current season of Drag Race UK and Slaysian Royale predictions (who was your winner pick?)Tiffany spills on her past toxic relationships, Minhi reveals her “funny” way of rating men, and we debate whether not showering after the g...

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We're back with an extra special guest - she's someone I've loved watching perform years before her time on Canada's Drag Race, the STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, she's literally GLOWING - The Girlfriend Experience! In this interview we cover everything from relationships and dating to drag race stardom, trans rights, and unsolicited DMs. You’ll hear about:💸 Who should pay on a date (and why she “did the work”)🔥 Which ...

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One of the most iconic players to ever come out of Big Brother history and one of MY personal faves, it’s Angela Murray from Big Brother 26! And she is gracing our screens once again on The Amazing Race 38! Much like her time on Big Brother, this episode is unfiltered, hilarious, honest with a touch of chaos.Like, comment, subscribe and let me know which reality star you want to on the THYRSTY BOYS next!

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We're back interviewing THE interviewer of the queens - JOSEPH SHEPHERD.

We covered what the queens are up to including Utica on Project Runway, MIB vs. Willam and a new queen who came to perform in Toronto 💃 Somewhere in the chaos, Sydney Sweeney's genes, Kori Toot and a gay dad enter the chat.

A PODCAST FOR THE GAYS BY THE GAYS. From Drag Race to Survivor, Reality TV aficionado co-hosts Frankie Cena and Aneal Joshua cove...

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Hairy chests or sphinx cats? Crumbl vs. Andrea's? Pecs for the people or pecs for yourself? Siblings or dating?

These are the hard hitting questions we asked Minhi Wang, finalist of Canada's Drag Race Season 5. We didn't forget to recap the premiere episode of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale where we talk about our early faves and the format of the show!

There's also a "Ming" counter throughout the ...

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Virgo energy is in FULL effect.We caught up with Virgo before she snatched the crown on Canada’s Drag Race Season 5 and now she’s back, officially a winner and ready to spill all the post-victory realitea. I asked the hard hitting questions: When is Virgo releasing music?! Does she get hit on more in or out of drag? Weirdest DM ever? Why did Jimbo give Virgo her credit card?! 💖 LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER...

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She's back back back on the pod! Can you believe it's been over 6 months since we've interviewed Makayla Couture on her finale episode of Canada's Drag Race?! Well, time flies and so do these Drag Race Seasons. We talk all things life after Canada’s Drag Race, what it’s really like behind the scenes, and discuss Jojo Siwa's recent controversy. Then we dive deep into RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 — asking and a...

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BOA HAS ARRIVED. Canada’s Drag Race and Slaycation star joined me on the pod this week for goofs and gaffs. From the realities of body image and being a sober queen in the bar scene to her fave Pride parties, we do a deep dive into the world of BOA. And of course, we're recapping the recent eps of Drag Race All Stars 10 and BOA's come back to watching Drag Race. And answer the question for us - WHO IS THE TRADE OF THE SEASO...

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June 5, 2025 38 mins

We've got another Toronto icon in the hot seat! The queen I fell in love with after watching her at Crews, it's Canada's Drag Race 4th Alternate, PERLA!!! Here's what we cover today: Zodiac signs because duh, it's PerlaRPDR All Stars 10 Group 2 Trade of the SeasonRumored Cast of All Stars 11 (HOW IS IT RUMORED ALREADY) Pride Things! Like, subscribe and comment who you want to see as a guest co-host next! PERLA  ...

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From one of the first queens I saw in Toronto to now interviewing THE Tynomi Banks is definitely a full circle moment! 🥰We talk about her time being a local queen on Drag Race, her upcoming residency in Mexico, and what it's like being on reality TV. And since it is the THYRSTY BOYS pod, I couldn't let her go home without playing a few wild rounds of This or That - and it definitely unearthed a few juicy stories 🤫 Like, s...

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WE'RE BACK! And so is Drag Race (again) and we're recapping the premiere episodes of All Stars 10! We professionally and ethically break down the new format and how the point system works. talk our favourite looks and give our Top 3 predictions! Get into it, comment your Top 3, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay THYRSTY 🥂A PODCAST FOR THE GAYS BY THE GAYS. From Drag Race to Survivor, Reality TV aficionado co-hos...

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Carolyn dishes on:🎥 The differences between Survivor vs. The Traitors😱 Her fear of banishment on The Traitors🎭 What it's like when people are fake AF on reality TV🏝️ Survivor tea: Yam Yam, idols, and getting CUT from Season 50?!😤 Boston Rob trauma + charisma (yes, both)🎥 The differences between Survivor vs. The TraitorsPlus: Weirdest Cameo ever, lying for strategy, and Jeff Probst vs. Alan Cumming 👀Which side are YOU on:...

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Please welcome our very special international guests - from Drag Race Mexico S1 and Global All Stars it's Gala Varo and her drag daughter from Drag Race Mexico S2, it's Horacio Potasio! We cover all things Drag Race, drag culture, drag identity and debate about which is more important to be crowned the winner - the finale lip sync or the track record? We also hear about Gala's shift from her PHD to full-time drag and ho...

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JoJo Siwa has entered the Celebrity Big Brother house, and you know we’ve got thoughts. In this episode, we're unpacking JoJo’s strategy, the early house vibes, and what this could mean for queer reality TV history.

Then, it’s time for our Drag Race S17 winner predictions — who’s rising, who’s falling, and did that lip sync battle change everything?

We also dive into the Traitors Season 4 leaked cast list 👀 Who’s rumoured, who’s...

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This week on THYRSTY BOYS, we’re diving into everything from Morgan Wallen’s SNL exit to location sharing in relationships—is it love or lowkey surveillance? 👀

We’re also breaking down our White Lotus Season 3 predictions (Thailand chaos incoming), and yes—we want to hear yours too.

Of course, we couldn’t forget about Drag Race Season 17. We’re gagging over the front-runners, questioning the edits, and debating who’s heading to the ...

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It's been another wild week but we're back as always to break it all down. This week, we’re diving into:

  • 💬 Communication Gays – The art of talking, not talking, and overanalyzing texts.
  • 💪 Gay Body Standards
  • 🔥 Temptation Island
  • 🎭 Coco Montrese and the filters 🍊 Orange you glad?
  • 👗 THE UGLY DRESS CHALLENGE
  • 🏆 Drag Race Stats Breakdown
  • 🤔 Winner Pick – Who’s our champion this week? Grab a drink, sit back, and get thyrsty w...
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March 18, 2025 28 mins

We're back back back at it again to discuss this week's reality TV happenings...and there's a lot to digest.👋 What’s Inside?Catching up on our thrilling lives in Vancouver. Spoiler: It’s boring.Spending $700 on a Garmin watch—justified or midlife crisis?Fitness updates, New Balance shoes, and foam soles that add height (short kings, take notes).Summer House drama: Should couples consult on brand deals?The art of catego...

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