S17EP09 - Heavens to Betsey!

RuPaul's Drag Race Recap

Authentic Podcast Network

Society & Culture, After Shows, Tv & Film

3.9 • 664 Ratings

🗓️ 2 October 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap, Joe and Nathan discuss Season 17 Episode 9, titled 'Heavens to Betsey.' They delve into personal anecdotes, health updates, and listener feedback before analyzing the lip sync battle and design challenge inspired by Betsey Johnson. The hosts reflect on the quality of the show, the dynamics of showmances, and the mini challenge where queens read each other for filth. They conclude with thoughts on the contestants' performances and strategies in the competition. In this episode of the Drag Race Recap, Joe and Nathan delve into the emotional struggles of the contestants, particularly focusing on Lexi's lack of inspiration and the dynamics within the workroom. They discuss the impact of guest judge Betsey Johnson and the various design challenges faced by the queens. As elimination day approaches, the conversation shifts to personal transformations and runway looks, culminating in critiques of the outfits presented on stage. The episode wraps up with reflections on the competition and the contestants' journeys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:53.9	My name is Joe Batanzan.
0:55.1	I am joined, as always, by one consummate co-host.
0:59.7	From the podcast, Bravo, Bravo, effing, Bravo, please say,
1:05.1	What about you, butthole?
1:06.8	To Mr. Nathan Patrick Brown.
1:09.5	Hello, Nathan.
1:10.5	Hey, Joe. I have to apologize. There's Brown. Hello, Nathan. Hey, Joe.
1:12.0	I have to apologize.
1:13.6	There's something ironic about me last week saying, oh, well, last week I forgot to put it in.
1:19.7	Did you see it again?
1:21.0	But I will say the public feed will have no idea what I'm talking about because the public feed gets the clip zero every single time.
1:27.3	And it's sitting right here in front of me.
1:29.1	I see it on my desktop.
1:30.5	It's already pulled.
1:31.9	I just have to remember when I, no.
1:35.0	I just remember when I edit the show that, you know, to put it in.
1:43.3	You know?
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