The Rumor Mill: October 6, 2025

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🗓️ 7 October 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Season Finale: “He’s Playing the Long Game” Joe and Nathan close out the 2025 season of The Rumor Mill with a chaotic blend of heartfelt listener love, Eurotrip plans, and Blackstone-fueled madness. Nathan’s packing his bags (and possibly his Grindr grid) for Europe, while Joe swears he’s “totally straight now” and absolutely not talking about Jeremy or Carlo—except, of course, he is. From ghosted text threads to imaginary girlfriends, Joe gives a full report on his German heartbreak saga as Nathan tries (and fails) to keep the show on track. The duo takes listener voicemails covering everything from Drag Race Season 2 nostalgia to Real Housewives rankings, with shoutouts to Travon, Kevin, Katie, and the beloved “Elder Gay from Kentucky.” Joe even summons the long-dormant Mites for an update that veers into horror-movie territory before unveiling the return of the one and only Mr. Blackstone, who tears into a new listener’s fashion sense with trademark venom (and suspiciously German admiration). Between fake news of Jane Goodall’s demise, spontaneous voicemails, and a failed live call to Evan, the episode spirals in the best possible Rumor Mill way—equal parts chaos, camp, and catharsis. Before signing off, Joe and Nathan reflect on their chemistry, their listeners, and their growing legend as the internet’s favorite duo to dish about everything except actual drag rumors. Joe’s “I’m straight now” era—complete with girlfriend Aiden and denial. Nathan’s European adventures (and the hunt for Eurocock). Listener voicemails from Trevon, Kevin, Katie, and Sean. The return of the Mites (with unexpected tragedy). Mr. Blackstone reviews listener Brendan’s looks—and maybe civilization itself. Fake news of Jane Goodall’s “death” and Joe’s wild theory about podcast espionage. Talk of the Rulaska Thoughts future and potential format changes. A sweet farewell from Nathan before his trip—and a teaser that Rumor Mill will return. “I only express my emotions on shows. I never say how I really feel… which is probably why everyone’s mad at me.” Got thoughts, theories, or voicemails for next season? Leave a SpeakPipe or DM @joebetance. 🔥 Highlights🧃 Best Quote💌 Follow-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:31.3	From the mountains to the sea to across the drag universe, This is the rumor mill.
1:26.0	Welcome to the final episode for this year's edition of the rumor mail for the final episode of the season.
1:44.2	I think people are afraid that this is the series finale, but it's not. I like doing it. I think you like doing it. And honestly, the only reason it's going away is because you're going on a very long trip. Sorry. My bad. Did you get a haircut? I got a haircut. The bags are packed.
1:45.1	I'm ready to go.
1:46.1	Hello, Europe.
1:47.1	Bonjour.
1:47.7	Yeah.
1:49.0	Do you think you'll be getting some Eurocock while you're there?
1:54.1	Who's to say?
1:55.1	I mean, that was kind of my plan, but then I ended up like, you know, booking lots of tours and museums and shit. So it's going to be hard to fit in the cock. Are you going to Amsterdam? Are you going to see Young Master Jeremy? Not making it to Amsterdam this trip. Oh, sorry, Jeremy. You know, there's a chance. I'm going to, you know, I'm going to make it official. I'm going to, okay, I'm I'm gonna say that has nothing to do, it has nothing to do with Jeremy. No, Jeremy and I are doing fine. He is playing this weird game with me, but I'm not gonna get into it. He knows what it is. I've not talked about it with him. He's just doing this, look, I'm, this Ross and Rachel that you guys of the season. No, it's not Ross and Rachel. I already have a Rachel. I'm straight now, Nathan. Sure, sure, sure. I'm not gay. Jeremy is a dude. I like women. I like girls. See how long about love. I have a future girlfriend named Aiden. Okay. This is really offensive. Sure, sure. Respect my sexuality, please.
2:52.6	My preferences.
2:53.2	Okay.
2:54.1	Apologies.
2:54.7	I have a girlfriend.
2:55.3	Her name is Aidan.
2:56.5	I don't like men.
2:58.0	I don't like men's no more.
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