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RuPaul's Drag Race Recap

RulaskaThoughts: Season 18. Episode 8.

RuPaul's Drag Race Recap

Authentic Podcast Network

Society & Culture, After Shows, Tv & Film

3.9664 Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2026

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of RulaskaThoughts, Joe and Robert dive into the Season 18 Snatch Game and the fallout that followed. From Mikey Meek’s Drew Barrymore to the format change debate, the boys break down what worked, what didn’t, and why some queens just can’t recover from a catastrophic performance — no matter how strong the lip sync. They also tackle the online discourse, discuss whether Snatch Game needs the panel format restored, and revisit the age-old question: is a lip sync really a battle… or is it RuPaul’s final confirmation? Plus, Robert makes a few unexpected pivots (including one you definitely clocked). — EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS • Snatch Game reactions: Mikey Meek’s standout Drew Barrymore • Why Discord’s pope performance sparked debate • Nini Coco’s David Attenborough and the Aussie confusion • The problem with the Bitchler format vs. the classic panel • Mia Starr’s elimination — was it already decided? • Lip sync philosophy: “Impress me” vs. “Beat her” • The Go-Go’s song choice and why it didn’t build • Online reactions and Reddit’s alternate reality • The “Do you even like the show?” Patreon moment • Excoriate-gate — FINAL THOUGHTS A solid, entertaining outing for Season 18, even if the format tweaks continue to divide. As always, the question isn’t just who wins — it’s what kind of drag the show rewards. — Follow the show on Patreon for bonus content and extended conversations. Join the conversation on social media. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen. See you next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hello. It's rare that I'm at a loss for words

0:41.7

You know Robert even said hello

0:43.1

But um

0:44.4

Well I was so busy talking right before the music hit that I forgot what to say

0:48.9

But that won't be the case on Rulaska thoughts

0:51.8

I'm on Rulaska Thoughts.

1:04.0

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening.

1:07.1

Even though this is the opening that I say on the tea, I'm just saying it now.

1:10.5

My name is Joe Battans, and I'm one of the hosts of Rulaska Thoughts.

1:13.9

And I was just talking, talking, talking up until the music started.

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Here's the stupid thing.

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I'm the one that starts the music.

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