Peppermint: Exposed (The Full Interview)

[@konradkulis1824]

This girl is liked as much as Latrice Royal. She's someone who avoids conflict and doesn't get caught up in all the bull shit. Inspiring, lovely person that many in the LGBT could look up to.

[@PookieRodro]

Fun fact, they are both aquarius

[@OscarSotoJr]

“Have you seen that article?” “What article?” “The one from Instinct magazine?” “AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!”

[@malischmalischov2393]

Time stamp?

[@Bigqueeridiot]

44:41

[@Cflenoury]

Lololol. I didn’t even see it coming

[@OscarSotoJr]

@@Cflenoury Joseph Shepard’s set up of Peppermint was ON. 👏🏽 POINT. 👏🏽😂

[@Brendan-tg3uc]

He should get an Emmy or an Oscar for keeping a straight face lol

[@mynciee]

Not Joseph Shepard coming out with an interview with one of my fave queens when I sit down for lunch~

[@JosephAShepherd]

Was lunch good?

[@g.g.2102]

Not in front of my salad 🥗!

[@scottsummers4234]

Pep is the real Miss Congeniality of Season 9

[@danistaab7152]

YAAAASSSSSS!!!! I suspect she would have won if she wasn't one of the 4 finalists.

[@_.Idk._]

@@danistaab7152 finalists can be Miss Congeniality too, I mean look at Nina Flowers

[@grover0303]

@@_.Idk._ that was the first season they didn’t know what they were doing

[@_.Idk._]

@@grover0303 when the queens vote for Miss Con they are allowed to vote for finalists tho right, I remember Eureka got some votes on Season 10

[@cc1210]

But why not fan favourite?

[@jared_dougo6942]

peps story about her teacher at the start is amazing. we don’t know how lucky we are to have her.

[@smilely1]

"Step outside your letter" I love that. It's a simple but effective msg. It's so easy, to be consumed, by the letter we identify with. We can forget what's going on. In the rest of our community.

[@jordanguay]

So interesting. I never realized that Season 9 was rushed and barely had mini challenges or confessionals? It seemed like a normal season to me!

[@Dalsemien]

I mean, you can see the audience standing up and screaming when Sasha does her rose petal reveal (in the long shot, when Aja freaks out). So it kinda was a big deal when they filmed too....

[@mikeparez]

Yeah that’s as weird lol

[@patriciooliver]

I mean a couple of friends were there when that happened and the whole audience went crazy during Sasha moment! I get what he is saying about editing his reaction but to diminish the whole moment seems a bit weird.

[@Apples15688]

i’ve seen people who were there talk about it on reddit and they said the audience cheering was like deafeningly loud

[@al.m765]

I think what he meant was that if you were sitting far away, it was hard to see what was going on

[@mikeparez]

That was a brilliant point Pepermint made about surgery and bodies. Also can’t believe Rupaul posted such an ignorant statement

[@OscarSotoJr]

PEPPERMINT IS OVER 6 FEET TALL!?!? I actually agree, I thought she was short! I guess since she’s always standing next to Bob the Drag Queen. 😅

[@jordynreina]

Nah she’s tall asf. Im a queen and I was in a show with her a loooong time ago before she even got on drag race.

[@DADDYCREME]

When they did draconian NY a few years back I got to take a picture with her and she is indeed a tall woman

[@elledangelo2704]

Peppermint’s album means so much to me as a trans femme person. She is a huge inspiration to me and has been for YEARS! Im grateful for her presence and content bc shes really helped change my life for the better. ive cried quite a few times to her album 😩😩😩😭😭😭😭

[@Clink2000]

I didnt even know she had an album!! Im def going ti give it a listen!

[@gisellefendi5793]

The way she randomly yell out Detox's name without elaborating is sending me 😭

[@gisellefendi5793]

"Wh- wha-...DETOX!"

[@matthewf5668]

24:30. Interesting, because then a couple years later, Monet revealed a kitty wig to "Fighter" in AS4 finale and looked similar to Pep's reveal wig as well.

[@kylietaylor396]

I love Peppermint. I just feel this pure, loving energy when I watch her. There’s a huge lack of selfishness which you usually see in famous people. I feel an incredible amount of empathy from her, not just towards people who have a life like her, but for anyone else who has struggled, been oppressed or bullied, or not felt accepted. A very nurturing energy ☀️

[@cherryfairyy]

I feel the same way!!

[@melliemel1826]

“Just like hell , it’s different levels”.... that was a Interesting analogy

[@raqueldeshow9678]

For real tho...

[@FREELUIGI89]

Love and adore her! This was 1 hour long and not one question asked about All Stars? #devastated

[@Clink2000]

What an incredible interview yet AGAIN!!! Peppermint is such a joy and light to this world. I loved the calling for everyone to get involved with help stopping the anti-trans bills many states are trying to pass! No matter if you are straight, gay, lesbian, bi, non-conforming, ANYTHING, we are all in this together. When one community is hurt, and overlooked, misrepresented, WE ALL SUFFER. We have to support our brothers and sisters in all communities. Love always wins folks. We have to take a stand, please. ❤️

[@fahedmaaouia6799]

Is it me ? Or is Joseph getting finer than fine by the day!!!

[@luckeeleeyeo]

Can we bottle up Pepp's laugh and carry it with us when we're sad? It'll change lives.

[@DADDYCREME]

True story. Whenever I'm feeling low I swear I just watch videos of Peppermint and Bob the drag queen and just laugh

[@jillroberge4088]

Peppermint is so incredibly charming. She has a warmth and intelligence that radiates.

[@allbub2330]

Such a great interview Joseph! Pep is such an amazing queen/performer and her laugh is infectious!

[@jonathanrio6587]

Peppermint is not only one of my favorite queens, she's just one of my favorite people! Love everything about her!

[@diabones4746]

Please interview Bob!!!!!

[@Ste74H]

No matter how many times I see the clip about fracking. it always cracks me up! Such an authentic spirit.

[@bbqbestie]

Peppermint NEEDS to win any all stars season she’s on, I have zero doubt that she would slay this season

[@WayneGlass1]

I saw Peppermint on Broadway and the show is / was AMAZING. 12/10 would recommend. I listened to the Head Over Heels Soundtrack on repeat.

[@michaeltrinta7207]

That dude saying Sasha's reveal was not that big of a deal because it was hard to see is a blatant lie, you can literally watch the episode and see the camera showing the audience standing up impressed as soon as the rose petals reveal happen. The shot includes both the stage and the audience, making it impossible to frankenstein edit it. What a liar

[@AngryCandy89]

I think it's kind of unfair that they made them learn the songs and prepare outfits without assuring them 100% that they would be on the finale.

[@jeanvlinhares]

Unless you're using them as a pronoun for peppermint this doesn't make sense. Peppermint was eliminated in 4th place so the other three contestants were sure they'd be at the finale as the usual trio format.

[@slenderhulk4044]

@@jeanvlinhares well, if it was a top 3 would there have been a lip sync for the crown?

[@jeanvlinhares]

@@slenderhulk4044 They did because the final idea was probably ready right? They were just not so sure about changing the 3 finalists format but probably realized that a 1vs1 battle was going to be more epic

[@wardone8991]

I saw Peppermint at Town in DC. She is a terrific performer.

[@jean-francoisdaignault9612]

Another wonderful interview... two beautiful people, inside and out ❤️ thank you!

[@dalepicklesiii]

Nothin but good vibes exuding from this woman! I love me some peppermint! Thanks for the great interview!

[@zankheal]

Amazing interview, love you!

[@kandorstevenson]

A wonderful interview, thank you.

[@cliftonrashad]

So grateful for this interview. I love Peppermint. She’s a treasure

[@erinm3134]

Ahhhhh I've been waiting for this!!! Pepp is my hero

[@anish6750]

Girl she was in the finale bc of her talent not bc of her being trans,people really pick the ones they want to send hate to bc nothing was said about mik getting to the finale and being saved twice

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

I get what you mean but honestly Mik didn't do bad ONCE. Every look killed, the acting challenges were always at least average if not great. She more than deserved her place in the top. Also maybe I missed it but when did Mik get saved??

[@anish6750]

@@CoRLex-jh5vx she should have been in the bottom in the dancing challenge and the commercial tbh,but i agree that she did prove herself to be a strong competitor during the season

[@Thomaskaplan776]

good job on the interview!

[@1bwash]

I feel like the season 9 finale chose a direction, which in some ways is positive because the show has gotten so huge, but it's a little disappointing. I think Peppermint would have been such a great winner. Her track record was incredibly dynamic and just overall good. It was a strong top 4, but I wish true natural and seasoned performers would be rewarded over who has the money for outfits and reveals.

[@ZymonB]

Pep is one of my fave queens for sure, she's always just so sweet and down to talk

[@jackiehauser7000]

Peppermint is and always has been a great trans advocate and one of my favorite people. Thanks for doing this interview Joseph

[@PolynesianMusic]

i’ve been waiting for this ever since i saw the tease clip on IG😩😩🔥. my top fav queen.

[@Reninenos]

Is it me or has she been distracted by the phone on her lap throughout the entire interview? LOL Too funny.

[@JosephAShepherd]

She had another podcast to do and they kept checking in on her to be done with mine lol

[@Reninenos]

Haha! Don’t they know that you take precedence? You’re too amazing to think otherwise. Good interview, by the way. I enjoyed it, especially the part about instinct magazine. Haha.

[@Sue-pn7mq]

I love Peppermint’s energy, she’s truly amazing and has so much wisdom to share.

[@alejandrolozano5452]

I would love to see rock m Sakura so we get to know more about the San Francisco drag and how it is there!!!

[@melinaavila246]

Gurl, i still waiting for the adore's exposed!!!

[@JosephAShepherd]

Gurl, it's coming. She just wants it timed out to the album!

[@matthewf5668]

@@JosephAShepherd YAAAS AMAZING!!! Love Adore's albums, each one is excellent!

[@elledangelo2704]

I CLICKED ON THE NOTIFICATION SO FAST

[@parrotdoesasploot2381]

I love Peppermint so much. She has such an enjoyable personality and she's so talented

[@benblyth3219]

Peppermint has always been my favourite queen. I mean since her season of course.

[@johnfritz4096]

I love you both so so much. Great words of wisdom from both of you and as a gay man; the entire interview resonated with me but the last five minutes really did. Step outside of your letter. I love you both!!! ❤️💯🥰

[@GAZMAN2002]

I have loved Peppermint since I first say her on season 9 her smile is bright and reminds me of one of my best friend. Sending you all my love

[@1marilynable]

Season 9 was the last great season for me! It's one of my favorite seasons altogether !

[@crisbermudez]

I love season 12 and 10, I only dislike season 11, 13, 7 and AS5

[@1marilynable]

@@crisbermudezI actually really love 7. That cast was amazing. It was just the challenges that screwed up some of the episodes. I agree with you about season 11 though. I didn't like any of the cast honestly and it was overly produced for drama.. But yes 12 was good! also like all the newer seasons the show isn't treating it like a fair competition anymore, they only care about drama and narrative. Season 13 was a mess with that. I wish they would they would cast older queens too, I wanna see people like Tamisha, who know the business and give good drag. Same with Bianca, I feel like the more experienced the better.

[@crisbermudez]

@@1marilynable I like season 7 cast, but the season was messy af, the challenges were so bad. Season 11 and 13 were so bad, I hope they find the way to make a better season next time, I’m so excited by AS International 🥺

[@BogdanHonciuc]

I respect Peppermint so much! Her smart career choices and ongoing (since first grade, apparently!) activism are unique to her brand more than any other RPDR queens. PS: I learnt so much about Black Lives Matter from Peppermint (and Bob) last year! I am very thankful to her for this reason.

[@jojoci90]

Peppermint is easily in my top 3 favorite Queens of all time. 🍬🍬🍬

[@Dheerajprao]

Peppermint’s finale lip synch against Trinity to Stronger: EPIC. Only one better in all the seasons was Sasha removing her wig and raining rose petals all over herself as a tribute to her mom.

[@janekry]

You are the best cast, enjoy it babe 💜

[@AntonyoFace2000]

I love Pep so much, she's so inspiring and such a great well-rounded artist ❤️ one of my favorite drag queens ever

[@angelbarnes9348]

There was no question as to what happened with the podcast she had with Cazwell. I miss it and would like to know why it was ended. 🧡😢

[@BeccaBrodtman]

She really is something special, Peppermint is literally one of a kind 🖤

[@steventapio85]

This is gonna be pretty interesting ☺️

[@rycariad]

I REALLY wanted Pep to win, so when she didn’t, I felt a little cheated, if I’m honest.

[@cherryfairyy]

Samee

[@lmayson88]

Pep is just out here doing the damn thing! Love her!

[@fervynfernandes55]

Just saw your ad. Just saying you’d be the fiercest drag journalist. If you have it a lil more effort. Love your content ❤️

[@raichustan]

love and adore Peppermint so so so much 🥺❤️

[@derekmiller44]

Love this interview and love peppermint!!!

[@glitchessence]

Peppermint is so sweet. She gets mad props and superlovin'!

[@rachelwilson4486]

I love Peppermint so much I'm so glad we've had someone like her on the show who's an activist and an advocate and using her voice 💕

[@Jacob42086]

Dang Joseph you recording in one of those superman phonebooths? 🤣🤣🤣😘

[@geneventide5314]

Such a fan of Peppermint! Really admire her ❤️

[@dav0n]

Wait! Wendy Williams was the host of what?!!?😫 she started to say it then stopped 😭

[@rawburtmartinez]

Love this series and love Peppermint ❤️

[@trc814]

God I love peppermint so much!

[@pampoovey6722]

I can't decide who is cuter, Joseph or Bussy. I guess I don't have to choose when PEPPERMINT is here. Amazing queen.

[@mckai4717]

Peppermint for all stars 7

[@xxdavidissofityeahxx]

I could listen to peppermint all day. She just seems so genuine and fun!! I would love to meet her.

[@justanotherlyd2325]

I Love Pepp, she's an amazing talent, & has slayed it since being on RPDR keep up the fabulous work Sis,.🖤🖤🖤

[@dontbeuhdummy]

God I just love her!!

[@labasurita]

did u asked her about All Stars?? 😭💖

[@ggd210]

Yes…. I was 100% sure the reaction of the handsome guy on the S9 finales was Joseph!! Peppermint you are ADORABLE!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@mel_issa__]

I love Peppermint SO much 😍😍😍

[@mahermonzer4364]

I love Miss Peppermint, such a wonderful talent.

[@mcawesomeguy101]

Its dumb to think she got hate for making it to the finals. I thought that was one of the best top 3/4 in the whole series. I loved the season 9 girls

[@Togepapi]

Joseph is sooo likeable. And of course handsome like damn.

[@kolekardashian9516]

I absolutely adore Peppermint 💖💖💖

[@jayhartbarger2793]

so refreshingly intelligent

[@ncallaway9731]

i been wanting you to do a Miz Cracker interview.... PLEASE!!!!!

[@Prince_the_One]

Yes she's pretty interesting

[@LexusCarter02]

Id like to know, since the Finale is also filmed, and that they filming each Queen wining, even people in theater discover the winner on the TV ?

[@SaintAtropine]

stream chosen one by peppermint, the new national anthem

[@akibirfan1858]

Peppermint is such a QUEEN 👑

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

I love peppermint so much . .❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@layma5113]

Not the producers originally eliminating Pep from the final four 😱 the bafoonery...

[@jordanpappas9904]

Peppermint is the sugar high I need everyday

[@sandralujan1199]

“Then I got a divorce” 🤣

[@samazoid]

"Peppermint, what is it like to have a perfect face"

[@rodrigonunesalves2057]

PEPPER IZZZZZZZZZZZZM DA moment

[@matthewwoolhouse3829]

Can you put links to the film recommendations that she made please? I have a shit memory.

[@matthewwoolhouse3829]

Disclosure is one. What are the others?

[@mitchell11ful]

The Celluloid Closet, Visible: Out on TV

[@butchmcqueen5625]

Wait...wait...DETOX?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@JM-by8vu]

So loving and mature !

[@dekalogue]

LOVE Peppermint 🌟

[@DaniloLozanooo]

ALL SIDES ARE THE GOOD SIDE OF PEPPERMINT 😭❤️♥️

[@sarahdocherty9070]

Love love LOVE peppermint ❤