LADY BUNNY: EXPOSED (THE FULL INTERVIEW)

[@JosephAShepherd]

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[@chloemazier1704]

It was great ! Do you consider to interview Trixie Mattel or Michelle Visage ? It could be so cool !

[@intrepidtomato]

This series hasn't disappointed me even ONCE. You are a great interviewer. Thanks for giving all these people a platform. You really had a good conversation with all of them, it felt very genuine and open.

[@doctorsteevo]

Thank you Joseph you're spoiling us! Love Lady Bunny! Can we get a Nina Bonina Brown interview and Tammie Brown too!

[@gabormolnar2208]

what about the interview with carmen carrera? is it still happening or...

[@JosephAShepherd]

@@gabormolnar2208 Yes it is coming!

[@solukbenizli]

She should just write a book about her life and most of us are just going to buy it. Go Bunny.

[@aquadino2250]

Only one Book ? Bunny would write a 12 Books at least .

[@CreativeCreatorCreates]

I wish she would! I grew up with her, and I’d buy any thing she wrote.

[@shunuuu]

I want her to make a story book with the intent to educate, I'd give that to my future kids instead of giving them ipads and letting them watch dumbass cocomelon videos.

[@jeep19]

And make sure any statute of limitations have run out 😂🎉

[@Jm649]

Or a film! With guest interviews

[@wilhelmpaulm]

if you live on the streets, marriage is not your concern powerful words of truth.

[@davidadams2395]

I'm only 7 years younger than Lady Bunny, and what she says about our community being too comfortable and at each other's throats is true. It's wonderful to live in a time with widespread acceptance; however, complacence shouldn't be a biproduct of such acceptance.

[@johnayalachef]

While referencing other Drag Queen Coco Peru’s name popped up. Please interview her really fascinating artist.

[@pattyofurniture694]

Yes please. And jackie beat.

[@pattyofurniture694]

Also Billy Porter, Tiduss Burgess, Fortune Feimster, and other gay icons who don't do drag

[@sheldondrake8935]

you know Coco has a big part in the new Will & Grace (aka Jack & Karen)

[@prunellalefay]

Yes please interview @misscocoperu , I really enjoy you style of journalism. 💙😺✌

[@dixierae6063]

I would love to see an interview with Coco. I have to give her an enormous shout out for her amazing support throughout the social isolation. Her personal stories and words of encouragement were such a joy and inspiration. Especially for people that were alone in their isolation without friends and family. I sure miss her.

[@dixierae6063]

Listening to Lady Bunny during this interview honestly gave me the feeling like I had come home. She is such an informed and intelligent voice of reason and explains everything in a way that is so easy to understand. A simple message has become so confused. I just love her I really do. We will not come close to being where we want until there are more voices like hers. It's unfortunate that we live in a world that seems to be able to deal only with one issue at a time.

[@tex1622]

Write a goddamn book, Bun Bun. How many centuries of stories do you need before you put quill to paper? We'll gobble it whole!

[@jasperqueen3676]

Hey now. I think you mean millennia of stories.

[@StVincent95]

Honestly, behind the hilarious exterior lies a brilliant and well-informed mind. I loooooove Bun Bun.

[@sheldondrake8935]

she is a fiercely articulate writer on facebook, always bullseyes

[@twelvezeros]

I don't understand how is that surprise to people

[@jameshoughton7509]

Extremely well informed. Very non bias and always sees each side of the story. An icon.

[@firstnamelastname6193]

love that you interviewed Lady Bunny. It's time to get even more queens who have paved the way. Coco Peru, Hedda Lettuce, Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine, Varla Jean etc.

[@vincentbarrera3745]

Would love an interview with Hedda!

[@kimberquirky]

Coco peruuuu!!

[@krissykriss328]

Very That!

[@EboDylan]

She made some bold statements that need to be heard. Very nice and raw interview 👍

[@hunkhk]

Let's face it she really didn't need to have the interviewer to get on her soap box. Lady B is the business

[@samazoid]

"I was 20... 21... and... um .... everybody wanted it. ........ and most of 'em got it." KILLED me

[@jealousofmypuddin]

“Why would you book someone who can barely walk to a beat?” THAT PART.

[@WynterRayn19]

I absolutely loved this interview, Bunny being absolutely raw and unfiltered is amazing to watch. She needs to write a damn book!

[@NickoseLayne]

This is the first complete interview that I have ever listened to, with The Lady Bunny. I am a major fan of her political and cultural perspectives.

[@justanotherrichkid1053]

Me too.

[@WynterRayn19]

Also take a shot when Bunny says “you know”. I’ll be dead lmao

[@CreativeCreatorCreates]

Losing consciousness as we speak!

[@aldairalarcon8]

Lady Bunny made some great points about the gay community. She would be an amazing judge.

[@WynterRayn19]

She’s been asked multiple times to judge drag race but she never liked the idea of judging other queens other than herself and rupaul lmao

[@Tytytytyty1776]

Not that it matters since she doesn't have a legal background

[@tonycline5031]

@@Tytytytyty1776 ty, noooo. Thats not it

[@1bwash]

I feel like the children viewers would try to "cancel" her. But she would definitely be an amazing judge who isn't so focused on instagram makeup and fashions. Drag Race is missing that. There needs to be more emphasis on stage presence.

[@sgd.6830]

@@Tytytytyty1776 sorry I don’t understand, please explain.

[@chrisffaguy]

Old School High Class Drag at it's finest. When drag was leading the equality fight and not backing down from public retribution. This whole podcast should have been a "Ted Talk"! Continue calling people out The Lady Bunny!

[@kab9706]

You had to be really tough, really witty, funny, improvisational, resilient to be a drag queen of that time. They were on the fringe of society, they weren't celebrated and almost common like they are today. It was a much, much smaller community.

[@kmaguire7161]

Loved this. Didn't realize how political and progressive Lady Bunny was.

[@meh.4161]

Oh she's been like this for ages. I used to go on her site ladybunny.net and read her blog. The posts are mostly her political musings and not oh I don't know...makeup related lol

[@justanotherrichkid1053]

She’s an OG Bernie Bro.

[@euryopi]

It was hard to make it out of the 80s with your life and not be political.

[@kmaguire7161]

@@euryopi Political is one thing. She easily could have become a generic democrat like many people are. But she seems legit progressive.

[@PrecociousFriand]

I love Bunny. She's just so effortlessly amusing just in a conversation.

[@cheriedanielle13]

Excellent interview again Joseph. You ask some really good questions and Bunny is truly a gem of the community. Would love to see an interview with Crystal Methyd and Jackie Beat.

[@APR944]

Bunny stating facts on our US politics.

[@amandamusic80]

I have a few of Bunny's interviews saved to just listen to because she speaks truth straight from the heart. That part about being at one another's throats now.. I wish the kids would hear that part.

[@krissykriss328]

Me too !!!💗

[@parisi6672]

It is great to have people as lady bunny talk about LGBTQ’s + issues and to see their perspective when our rights were not the same as today. This is a good way for us to learn and be educated , correct mistakes that we may have been doing and be more active. More people of older generations( no offence to bunny 😝) need to share their experiences for us younger generations. We all make mistakes but getting educated and move forward with more knowledge is great!

[@princesskristan]

If Lady Bunny writes a book, I'll buy it for sure. And she spoke alot of truth and gave more insight into the LGBT+ community that I as a ally didn't know. Another great interview and I'm looking forward to the next one

[@ashchen4422]

I was GLUED to this! We need to hear more from the LGBT+ generations before us.

[@SonnySkye]

I love that she babbles on and on like talking to your grandmother.

[@raemonmedina7870]

Bunny is our grandmother

[@shemsidomi4434]

The shade of it all

[@Feroal2]

hahaha

[@missthang5654]

With so many rich, beautiful and iconic memories

[@justanotherrichkid1053]

She’s educating.

[@Studycase3000]

This was just Awesome. It was a wonderful insightful look into one of our beloved Sisters lives. I am a bit behind so I'm clicking on Alyssa's interview right now! Much Love to you for all you hard work...and just giving me another chance to see that beautiful smile of yours!

[@jayhartbarger2793]

The current situation is that 12>15 yr. old girls are highly influential regarding drag success.

[@couver2997]

Love Bunny. And she was spot on about demanding more from elected officials. We are seeing people finally say enough these past few weeks.

[@Clink2000]

I couldn’t agree more! “What can they promise us and do for the people who are voting them in? You dont get our vote, until you give us what we want!” I’m hoping that the youth, all colors of the rainbow, the LGBTQ community, allies, everyone, GO VOTE! Its amazing to protest and stand together but at the end of the day, everyone needs to get into voting booths for not just the next president, but for city officials, and laws!

[@Clink2000]

So exciting! She’s an ICON!

[@marknslaughter]

YES! Preach that truth. This is a leader, she gets me so happy when she talks social justice and politics. And calling out that bullshiz

[@charlietrone4761]

Lady Bernie 2020 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇲🏴‍☠️

[@justanotherrichkid1053]

This is the best!

[@jhunifiedwithlove9750]

How interesting it is to see and hear the resemblance between Lady Bunny and RuPaul with the way they speak, the syllabication, the “you know” , and somehow the intonation... Cool...

[@shanny4306]

Jhunified With Love it,s where they come from and when they come from ,,love them both,more than survived the hard times

[@benjamonpookoo2741]

I didn’t notice until I read your comment but wow it’s really there!

[@jhunifiedwithlove9750]

@@benjamonpookoo2741 YuZzz it is, right?! Cool... it means They really are friends for a long, long, long, long time... Hehehehe. Cheers! Happy Nee Year! 🥂💪🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@eeeezypeezy]

Hearing her say "get out in the streets and make some demands" probably like a month ago and then seeing what's swept the world in the past few weeks is just a remarkable coincidence, love to see it.

[@1marilynable]

This is one of the best interviews i've seen in a long time. Bunny is so good at these. I've been listening to her on episodes of different podcasts and shows lately and she is so smart. She actually talks about the things we need to be talking about. It's not all about drama and tearing down another person from our community. Bunny gives insightful, and informed conversations ! I absolutely loved this episode ! Side note- I really wish drag race would cast older queens. I'm sick of the trendy lipsync songs on the show. I'd love to see older songs and I'd love to see ages 40s + on the show.

[@brklyn345]

Lady Bunny is a goddamn national treasure. She must be preserved whatever the cost.

[@dixierae6063]

I'm so pleased to hear that lady bunny is going to be making herself available to Us online. I'm from Vancouver so my ability to see her live is not likely to happen. Anytime spent with her is an absolute Joy.

[@bart5292]

1 Joseph is cute... 2 Lady Bunny is a smart and witty Queen. ❤️

[@hunkhk]

Right on Joseph is so hot who cares that his interview skills aren't up to par .. meantime Lady B is a legend in her own lifetime and has so much to say enlightening us all #word

[@joaniec6178]

Bunny 😍 I finally got chance to see Bunny last year and she wasn't just great during the show she was great after. When it finished she went outside to smoke and spent a good 15 minutes talking with us. She got very passionate when talking about politics and the unsung heroes of drag that she has known. She also spoke to us later when we saw her (out of drag) eating fish and chips in the nearby takeaway. 😀

[@ABC-cy6ve]

I love how Lady Bunny throws shade at RuPaul in way that if RuPaul was in the room, you know both of them would be in stitches; laughing hysterically and reminiscing fondly on the past.

[@lucio.martinez]

If only I was a fly on the wall, for their cat fights! The reads the tell-tales.

[@rextrek]

id love to see a season of literally SEASONED queens.....Like Coco Peru, Jackie Beat, Sherry Vine...Lady Bunny....etc

[@Ylurple]

maybe just a one-episode special like the christmas episode. i think those queens have all made enough of a name for themselves that they're not interested in the competition aspect of the show

[@williamhillhouse9232]

Omg I wanna see Varla Jean Merman 💖❤️💖

[@justanotherrichkid1053]

Me too!

[@julesviil]

I came here expecting some Nelson Sullivan related chat, he has become one of my idols from the 80's nightlife, and I'm so glad and so happy that I got to hear some stories about him coming from Lady Bunny herself, thank you so much!

[@kimberquirky]

Me too!!

[@samazoid]

also this interview is so timely lol "we are making no demands of our government - we have to remember the boston tea party!" cue riots

[@samaalaa9676]

i heard of Lady bunny, but i feel now i LOVE her!! Thank you lady bunny! Thank you for this interview, i feel that everyone needs to see this before they start calling themselves a fan of drag, too many people who seem to only associate it with makeup and forget that drag is political! the world needs more heroes like you Lady Bunny!!

[@greggmitchell2392]

Lady Bunny is a national treasure!

[@DiamondTurtle]

Come through Gay Oprah! I love watching your interviews Joseph, thank you so much for doing what you do!

[@RadishXS]

*Bunny talking about serious issues in the gay community and their lack of actual political involvement then another question about drag race*

[@jpratm1993]

Listen!!! 100% to all of it.

[@jenbonin]

That "if AIDS did not happen" question was brilliant. Made me think.

[@CreativeCreatorCreates]

Jen Bonin I haven’t gotten to that part yet, but this immediately invoked how many were lost, that were artists, impactful and world changing, that may have made a very different today than what we have.

[@jenbonin]

@@CreativeCreatorCreates

[@pattyofurniture694]

Hey, Lady Bunny I broke ties with my father permanently yesterday for similar reasons to what you were saying about breaking bread with the enemy. Will you be my dad?

[@marobardon3190]

Gurl, your name gives me lifee! Props to you mawma

[@Danniidude]

She can’t be your dad cause she’s a biological woman 😉

[@Schubelicious]

The Nelson videos are entertaining BECAUSE they are unedited!

[@sunchyme59]

I love Nelson's videos.

[@Stylistmichaelangelo]

I dont think bunny is being ill will about saying "Ru isnt transphobic" however, again bunny kinda made a slight comment saying the show is called "drag race" and putting emphasis on the drag part... mama im from south jersey/philly area, anybody can do drag. Male ,female, straight, bi , gay , queer, trans, asexual, non binary... so again what is that comment??? This show gives people who arent as involved in the drag scene as "tunnel vision" look at drag. And again like what many other queens and fans have said, I think its kinda wrong to just have a show where only gay men can compete. I think it was cute for Bunny to defend Ru, but why not let Ru come down and talk about the subject.

[@wacksonjittemore4013]

What does being from South Jersey have to do with anything lmao

[@John.cassidy]

Are you offended? 🤣

[@trucougar09]

Tbf it seems like anything Ru says is deemed problematic so why waste the energy you know? People can’t handle opinions that differ from their own now. I think it’s unfair to just assume people that aren’t a part of the drag scene won’t do their own research to learn more. I’m a straight chick that’s only known like four gay people, a friend got me to watch Drag Race and I’ve been trying to learn more about drag from other perspectives not shown on the show. Yeah there are things I won’t readily or easily be able to learn about super quickly, but if I misspeak or am just clueless about something or share my opinion...people would automatically jump to “she’s transphobic or anti-trans. It’s like people want others to be just all accepting right off the back without given others outside the loop a fair shot at learning or growing.

[@eileendovernyc]

Bunny is just amazing. Iconic legendary. You should interview Eileen Dover. He’s cut from a similar cloth but from the north east

[@LaMenteOpen]

"yes but we were broke". I felt that very much lol

[@lewisovhebn]

Been so excited for this!

[@lascreen3198]

Bunny is the anti-Karen, thankfully.

[@johnnypal716]

She is and will always be my favorite. From her involvement with the club scene in NYC, her politics, her sense of humor, annnnd the many times I shared a dance floor with her dancing to house music in NYC... she is a legend and a treasure! Xo

[@kimberquirky]

Omg you shared dancing to house with bunny?!?!? 😍😍😍😍amazing

[@tanyatigermarshall7878]

What a treasure our Lady Bunny....Excellent interview!

[@mistressborghese6712]

Excellent interview Joseph!!!!!!! Best Bunny interview I have seen. And you two had great energy together. Been a fan of Bunny for years! I must check out your other videos.

[@rankc0614]

What a great trip down memory lane. I have so many great stories of wigstock, the meat packing district, limelight, Danceteria, the piers, all the fun and festive times and I too was happy to have experienced NYC before its sterile corporate phase currently not so sterile.

[@gabormolnar2208]

but here is a thing - if in the early days drag queens were working with/next to other drag performers like drag kings and trans performers and they were also a vital part of nightlife and the community (like bunny said), why not include them on the show? because in this case the "everybody say love" and the "we are all born naked and the rest is drag" aspect of the show is quite hypocritical.

[@matthewpedersen1101]

Ummmm they are on the show. Lol

[@John.cassidy]

Sure he can have who he wants on his show, if you don’t like it then don’t watch? Better still why not start your own show and have on it whoever you want? Gábor Molnár’s drag race probably doesn’t have the same ring to it. 🙄🤣

[@aquadino2250]

I have some Queens I want to see Exposed . Jinkx Monsoon Yvie Oddly Nina Bonina Brown Valentina Raven

[@ash20453]

I’d like to see Raja, Raven, Bianca, Jinx, Shea Coulee, Detox, Chad

[@youngcuba12]

NINA

[@Revy408]

Daddy Joseph blessed us with another great interview 🖤

[@aquadino2250]

Thanks Joseph , Your Interviews are amazing .

[@deeqtpie]

That is so fucked up at 13, with older men. Pedophiles should never be glorified or even excepted...🤬🤬🤬

[@ericcartman7600]

I'm 24 so I'm clearly not as well versed in this stuff as Lady Bunny (because she's like 1000) but it's so important for us to educate ourselves and never forget about the fights, struggles and deaths that occurred so the LGBTQ community could be where it is today. Obviously there's still things we have to fight for. There's a lot of states that are allowed to fire someone from their job based off of their sexual orientation. But people like Bunny really helped us get to this point.

[@NotSoGrimProductions]

I think you are a fantastic interviewer. You're drag artist series continues to be some of the best out there. Also I love Lady Bunny and she has some great stories to tell, though I'm still really confused by her stance on the trans women on Drag Race as she says she literally says that so much of drag culture started with trans women but can't see why disallowing trans queens on Drag Race is a problem?

[@pattyofurniture694]

I think that's why the host asked if it was a generational thing. I think if more older gays were alive from AIDS we would see a different divide. Of course, I want see trans and bio queens on the show. I'm in your generation.

[@John.cassidy]

Don’t be so offended by everything in life. Imagine getting offended because somebody isn’t allowed on a show (even though they have). How many trans people play professional football or any other sports? Could think of hundreds of shows that have had a lot less trans people on the drag race. People like you would rather just be offended by everything in life 🙄

[@tobiasmanz4291]

She is so smart and well spoken...a legend! And she is totally right about gays feeling too safe and that there is no real gay movement anymore: "if you don´t demand anything you don´t get anything!" AMEN

[@AliceRabbitOfficial]

anytime bunny does interviews or podcasts i get excited, so good to listen to

[@sunnylilme]

Shes right..her generation was fighting, dying. This one..cancel culture.

[@tyagirodriguez4947]

Bunny talking about RuPaul's transphobia and Drag Race killed me ☠️☠️ It really goes to show how you can be a groundbreaking icon and with time you get stuck with your old beliefs

[@TheOfficialBenStory]

HEY! Lady Bunny was born in my home state of North Carolina!!! Love you Lady Bunny!!!😘

[@jayhartbarger2793]

So many voices that brought us to today and so few remember them or understand who they were.

[@missanitabooking8492]

Joe Biden AD popped up right before the video and I said "SHIT, BUNNY IS OUT OF DRAG FOR THIS".

[@springsummersdragball]

take a shot every time she says “you know”

[@lorabetht9206]

Tennessee girl here 👋 love all the interviews ❤️❤️❤️

[@ah2522]

love that she talks about how common it is for older men to date teenagers in the gay scene.

[@teeniebeenie8774]

does bunny have a podcast where she tells these fab storys? she should !

[@ivyb4351]

Thank you for just letting her talk!!!! young queens will be watching this years from now. we can learn so much from the one and only lady bunny.

[@shanny4306]

I can still see Jeanie to this day. Pure magic

[@rankc0614]

The aids epidemic completely devastated our community and it was terrifying and devastating for so many and still affects us and how we meet to this day. Younger people can't begin to comprehend the loss. Just research the aids quilt each panel is a life lost.

[@EmNegen]

😍Loved it!!Thank you!

[@jameschristopher4686]

Love that bunny addressed Rupaul I don’t believe she is transphobic. I do think she has made some comments that maybe she may want to apologise for though. I also agree with the gender comment, people trying to segregate themselves within small rigid boxes within an already small community whom they attack when are misgendered (I don’t mean trans people) how is someone to know you identify as they/them without looking at your socials?

[@lascreen3198]

Bunny stated that she never liked being filmed offstage just relaxing. I'm surprised because she is one of the more quick witted of drag's minor stars. Improv is her special gift...that and scabies. Just untether her from her hitching post so she can roam, and graze.

[@hunkhk]

Minor star? She is iconic with a brain to match

[@jaymay1234]

When I'm 60 years old I hope that I can recall all of these details about my life :(

[@ricebunny0234]

19:07 - You can say LB & RP really spent time ALOT with each other because they laugh the same. 🤩 so cute

[@jdg9825]

Lady Bunny is an AMAZING live performer! She outshone every Race girl at the Comedy Queens tour

[@erezazulay2055]

The only thing that bugged me is that she said DRAG race in reftrence to why trans people are not allowed on rupuals drag race but there are trans people who do drag so i dont agree that drag is only men in wigs and dresses but other than that i love her and shes so intresting and pure gold 💖

[@johnayalachef]

I love her 😍 humorous journey through life. Her viewpoint is always compelling and informed.

[@mrmikeyd2]

Without Lady Bunny there would be no Ru Paul....I KNOW....was there for the drag shows featuring Lady Bunny and Ru Paul Charles was only the MC at Backstreet in Atlanta......Bunny was the highlighter, Ru was an also ran.......

[@toniherring]

I love Bunny and her being of my age group makes me prouder. Wigstock needs to come back because that is a movement that needs to stay in everyones face for our rights.

[@jacquelineandrade3281]

Lady Bunny going off on both republicans and democrats - LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@samiyahcorelli7688]

ikr? republicans are so trash that we forget that democrats can be criticised too!

[@jayel1471]

I love Bunny but she is an extreme Bernie Bro and I think that colours her judgement sometimes.

[@jacquelineandrade3281]

@@jayel1471 No, I think the actions of politicians in power is what creates her judgement, and she is correct. I supported Bernie too, because he wants to pass policy for people that benefit actual people and not just lobbyists who fund these politicians.

[@michaeldonohue167]

Great interview!

[@Mel-dg3et]

A total Icon. In college, my friends and I went to Wigstock ‘98 (from Bloomington In). It was an amazing time…Debbie Harry performed with her dog. But honestly, it felt like after surviving Aids, everyone needed to be in streets Loud and Proud.

[@SusieSynth]

The Voguing children mixed with Club Kids 'n Omg you just mentioned Nelson awwee ❤💗❤

[@paulellis8945]

Love your work. Interesting stories as per usual. Thanks x

[@Moongoddess3336]

I ADORE lady bunny! So intelligent and hilarious. I could listen to her talk to hours.

[@eduardom.530]

"you know..." x100000 lol love her

[@tensacross]

thank you for this. this is really special. you should interview the House of Diabolique next.. the first beauty boy on the internet, the first drag House to have a website, the first blogger, the first to live stream a DJ set from a nightclub. so many firsts but she's gonna be forgotten ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ we've gotta preserve gay and drag history.

[@derekaitken]

I do not agree with Lady Bunny about the performance being de-emphasized... the lip sync is the most exciting part of the show. Queens lip syncing against each other isn't done in clubs... but what would the elimination have been for drag race? Just like ANTM and they choose? The lip sync for your life idea is genius

[@Kyoukichi]

Your profile picture very well explains the limit of your understanding. Shallow.