Look who's calling!
Each week Patti spills the tea with LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives from the North East. Buckle up for an exhilerating ride packed with laughs and juicy conversations! Tune in every Thursday for a new episode! You can also find a video version of this podcast on the Curious Arts Vimeo page.
Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts.
Featuring Patti Boo Rae.
Recorded and Edited by TJmov.
Supported by Arts Council England.
Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts.
Featuring Patti Boo Rae.
Recorded and Edited by TJmov.
Supported by Arts Council England.
Ginger Johnson, award-winning artist, recounts leaving the North East through theft and returning to a changed drag scene while working with Royal Northern Sinfonia in this interview with Patti Boo Rae.
9 Oct 2025
"True Blue" with Azula Bandit
Patti Boo Rae interviews Azula Bandit, a dancer and musician, about twerking, astrology, and their dream of becoming a mermaid, while also discussing cutting people out of one's life.
2 Oct 2025
"Gaggy Boots" with Sally™
Patti Boo Rae interviews Sally™, a drag performer anticipating her appearance on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, about cowboy boots, beauty secrets, and expectations for the show.
25 Sept 2025
“Queer as Folk” with Joanie Crump
Multimedia visual artist Joanie Crump discusses the radical roots of folk music, experiences with drag artists, and navigating cancer treatment with Patti Boo Rae in this interview.
18 Sept 2025
"Undercover As Patti LuPone" with Chai Tea
Chai Tea discusses growing up with a traditional Muslim background and discovering drag, including backstage stories and the impact of drag competitions, in an interview with Patti Boo Rae.
11 Sept 2025
"The Tip of the Iceberg" with Elijah Young
Host Patti Boo Rae interviews playwright Elijah Young about the power of laughter, exploring diverse topics from regency lesbians to stunt doubles.
14 Aug 2025
"Acquired Taste" with Laurie Ward
Patti Boo Rae interviews Laurie Ward about Madonna, trans tragedy, and artistic partnerships, offering insights into creative collaboration.
7 Aug 2025
"Queendom" with Jo Clifford
Playwright Jo Clifford discusses her career with Patti Boo Rae, including her play 'The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven,' writing prolifically, and facing right-wing backlash in this interview.
31 Jul 2025
"A Fruity Queer Blend" with Rhian Jade
Performance artist and director Rhian Jade discusses being a nonbinary artist, putting trans bodies on stage, and religious trauma in an interview with Patti Boo Rae.
24 Jul 2025
"Making a Mess" with Emma Frankland
Host Patti Boo Rae interviews writer Emma Frankland about embracing creative messes and the role of art in activism, exploring themes of artistic expression and social change.
17 Jul 2025
"Terms and Conditions" with Finn Warman
Finn Warman discusses Sheffield's community arts, working conditions for artists, and the joy of spreadsheets with Patti Boo Rae in this interview.
10 Jul 2025
"Monsters and Deviants" with Audrey Cook
Audrey Cook discusses vampire fan fiction, mythology, and community arts with Patti Boo Rae in this interview, revealing insights into artistic expression and personal experiences.
1 May 2025
Episode 6 - Ophelia B
Look who's calling!
It's Ophelia Balls....
In the season 1 finale of Chatti Patti, Gary... aka Ophelia Balls talks about all things drag! From her humble beginnings at Rockshots, ordering wigs from newspapers and runninng a guest house visited by Lady Bunny! To recent years, hosting Pride Radio and DREAMBOYS, as well as many local pride events, and touring with drag icons Alaska, Baga Chips and The Vivienne.
You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts Vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/curiousarts
Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts.
Featuring Patti Boo Rae.
Recorded and Edited by TJmov.
Supported by Arts Council England.
24 Apr 2025
Episode 5 - Dami Fawehinmi
Look who's calling!
It's Dami Fawehinmi....
This week Dami and Patti chat about visiting family in Texas, what drink reminds Dami of home, and the importance of renewing your web domain! As well as creating Journals of Dami and Navii Media - providing an alternative platform and creating spaces for global majority people, LGBTQIA+, disabled and people from low income.
Find out more of what Dami is up to here:https://linktr.ee/journalsofdami?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts Vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/curiousarts
Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts.
Featuring Patti Boo Rae.
Recorded and Edited by TJmov.
Supported by Arts Council England.
17 Apr 2025
Episode 4 - Catrina McHugh
Look who's calling!
It's Catrina McHugh....
Catrina chats to Patti about her work at Open Clasp, working with women to tell their stories and change the world one play at a time. She also shares some lovely thoughts on her wife Huffty, being part of Camp Vamp and what type of drink she identifies with most.
You can find out more about Open Clasp on their website:
https://www.openclasp.org.uk/about-us/
You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts Vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/curiousarts
Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts.
Featuring Patti Boo Rae.
Recorded and Edited by TJmov.
Supported by Arts Council England.
10 Apr 2025
Episode 3 - Mea T. Cleaver
Look who's calling!
It's Mea T. Cleaver....
This week Mea chats to Patti about all things drag, how she started and her journey as a trans woman. She also shares what her ideal Glamlite collaboration would be and shares a secret!
You can donate to Mea's gofundme here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/recover-meas-transition-fund
You can also find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts Vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/curiousarts
Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts.
Featuring Patti Boo Rae.
Recorded and Edited by TJmov.
Supported by Arts Council England.
3 Apr 2025
Episode 2 - Aaron Bowman
Look who's calling!
It's Aaron Bowman....
Aaron talks to Patti this week about what it means to be a Creative Producer, what kind of beverage they would be and their recent work with Ruth Flowers on Nana's House in Peterlee, as well as what grinds their gears and what they're looking forward to!
Find out more about Aaron's work on their website:
https://www.aaronbowman.co.uk
You can find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts Vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/curiousarts
Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts.
Featuring Patti Boo Rae.
Recorded and Edited by TJmov.
Supported by Arts Council England.
26 Mar 2025
Episode 1 - Yve Anthea Ngoo
Look who's calling!
It's Yve Anthea Ngoo....
This week Yve talks to Patti about her work with Mr Gay Great Britain: Andrew Gardiner, all things costuming and dance, plasticine flowers and her ghost story based on research into the history of black lives in the North East. She also reminisces about Rockshots - Newcastle's former premiere gay nightclub and shares a confession!
You can find the video version of this episode on the Curious Arts Vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/curiousarts
Chatti Patti is a podcast from Curious Arts.
Featuring Patti Boo Rae.
Recorded and Edited by TJmov.
Supported by Arts Council England.
Who has been a guest on Chatti Patti
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Ginger Johnson
Azula Bandit
Sally™
Joanie Crump
Chai Tea
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
281
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
48
Social presence
94
YouTube
64
Engagement
0
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Patti Boo Rae host the show. Published by Curious Arts.
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