TikTok star and New York Times bestselling author Mercury Stardust teams up with a renowned drag artist each week to assist callers on the Handy Ma’am Hotline with their maintenance issues around the home - all while having a sparkling good time ✨ One part comedy, one part educational, and two parts GAY 🌈
mercurystardust.substack.com (https://mercurystardust.substack.com/s/maintenance-is-a-drag?utm_medium=podcast)
Drywall Repair & Ghosts in the Air with Amethyst Von Trollenberg
There’s something seriously paranormal going on in the newest episode of Maintenance is a Drag! This week, it’s the crossover episode we’ve all been dreaming of… Mercury Stardust and Amethyst Von Trollenberg. These two best friends are just ecstatic to get together and give the most professional home repair advice imaginable. Got haunted drawers or a gaping hole in your bathroom wall? There’s nothing to fear, Mercury and Amethyst are here!
Thank you to our episode sponsor IFixIT for fighting for the right to repair and helping us keep the lights on. Visit their site for helpful tools and fix-it guides to fix just about anything around the house. Never take broken for an answer! Find out more at IFixIt.com
For more details on drywall repair watch: “Ask Mercury: Big & Little Drywall Fixes”: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=P8lMl98zj5I&ab_channel=MercuryStardust
History Segment:
Between text, paratext, and context: Queerbaiting and the contemporary media landscape by Eve Ng
https://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/917/793
Starring: Mercury Stardust and Amethyst Von Trollenberg
Creative Direction: Basil Forest
Editing: Gracie K. Wallner
History Segment: Hollis Coffin
Sound: Kat Rhapsody
Original Music: Rody Walker
Creative Support: Dani Hall
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26 Mar 2024
Vice Gripping Screws and Living our Truths
It's time to spill the glitter and shine a spotlight on the real issues that keep our homes running smoothly. Our TikTok sensation, the one and only Mercury Stardust, is joined by vintage glam Drag Queen, Fay Ludes!
Mercury and Fay take a trip down memory lane as they dive into Fay's journey through the drag world. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and maybe even learn a thing or two about the art of drag. Then get ready to dial up the drama as our beloved callers share their tails of mice sneaking into stove tops. Yes, you heard that right! Even maintenance has its share of unexpected surprises. From practical tips on dealing with stripped bolts to heartwarming discussions about being in the maintenance industry, Mercury tackles it all with their signature wit and charm.
Don't miss out on the laughter, the glamor, and the hilariously unexpected advice. Tune in now and let Mercury Stardust and Fay Ludes be your guides to a world where maintenance meets sequins!
History Segment sources:
Why are All the Lesbian Bars Disappearing? By Melissa Anderson : https://www.villagevoice.com/why-are-... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUVsN1B2MGYyYzBZdjlCckRsVlJOWi1oV0JjQXxBQ3Jtc0tsQ0ZaLXozZ0g2Si1hVE9vQVYyTmJWMndzZXAwVlV2TkxaQ2pHOEVHc3djM2pRbkNUOHBWc3FzaXRYZ0Y4Z18wRkRpMVNFb2o5SXR4N3Q1QzVCeFZUNjM0SGtVc1FBcDVpWFh6MWk2MjVkamh1QWt0TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.villagevoice.com%2Fwhy-are-all-the-lesbian-bars-disappearing%2F&v=hi4Eba2KO6o)
Lesbianbarproject.com
The Last Lesbian Bars by JD Samson : https://www.vice.com/en/article/9bgqw... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3k4TXBPZWhOLUNCS09UOTZvbzhHZ280c05xZ3xBQ3Jtc0tueTFqYVRRSm9xZDE3V3FYeWRUdUd5RlE0LXpjUE5Rcnl5QzFIai1FNlNXWDZ2dlVtZVEzWTBrSEdtOHdVZDdrWmwzeXJVWkRLSmFPZ2FldmhkckJYVC1Rc2RQRkFMdUU1bDRPY1VkOEFyc2RlNWdSWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vice.com%2Fen%2Farticle%2F9bgqwy%2Fthe-last-lesbian-bars-apvideo-178&v=hi4Eba2KO6o)
Thank you to our episode sponsor IFixIT for fighting for the right to repair and helping us keep the lights on. Visit their site for helpful tools and fix-it guides to fix just about anything around the house. Never take broken for an answer!
Starring: Mercury Stardust and Fay Ludes
Creative Direction: Basil Forest
Editing: Gracie K. Wallner
History Segment: Hollis Coffin
Sound: Kat Rhapsody
Original Music: Rody Walker
Creative Support: Dani Hall
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12 Mar 2024
Landlords, Tenants, Work Orders, Oh My!
Get ready to sashay your way through the world of maintenance mishaps with Maintenance Is A Drag! Join your fabulous host, Mercury Stardust, as she takes you on a high-heeled journey through the trials and tribulations of everyday fixes. This week, we have a very special guest joining us - the one and only drag performer, Tenderoni! Together, we'll be dishing out all the sizzling details on soap holder detachment, and gas-powered water heater drama. Oh, honey, if you thought landlord and tenant agreements were just boring paperwork, think again! But fear not, dear listeners, because Maintenance Is A Drag has got your back. We'll be serving up some fabulous tips and tricks to help you navigate the world of repairs like a seasoned queen. So grab your toolbox and your fiercest outfit, because it's time to slay the maintenance game!
Thank you to our episode sponsor IFixIT (https://www.ifixit.com/) for fighting for the right to repair and helping us keep the lights on. Visit their site for helpful tools and fix-it guides to fix just about anything around the house. Never take broken for an answer!
History Segment Sources:
Too Wong Foo Is As Flawed as It Is Fabulous (https://www.vulture.com/2023/05/to-wong-foo-is-as-flawed-as-it-is-fabulous.html) by Manuel Betancourt
Rolling Stone Film Review of To Wong Foo from 1995 (https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/to-wong-foo-thanks-for-everything-julie-newmar-98091/) by Peter Travers
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5 Mar 2024
It's Raining Cats and Garbage Disposals!
Get ready to unleash your inner handy ma’am with a brand new episode of Maintenance Is A Drag! This week, our fabulous host, Mercury Stardust, is joined by the one and only River Glass to discuss all things DIY home repairs. From cats scratching door frames to repairing those pesky cracked sink handles, no maintenance problem is too big or too small for this dynamic duo.
History Segment sources:
Secret Historian The life and times of Samuel Steward, professor, tattoo artist, and sexual renegade (https://bookshop.org/p/books/secret-historian-the-life-and-times-of-samuel-steward-professor-tattoo-artist-and-sexual-renegade-justin-spring/15545707?ean=9780374533021) by Justin Spring
Starring: Mercury Stardust and River Glass
Creative Direction: Basil Forest
Editing: Gracie K. Wallner
History Segment: Hollis Coffin
Sound: Kat Rhapsody
Original Music: Rody Walker
Creative Support: Dani Hall
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27 Feb 2024
8 years of cold showers ?!
It's a maintenance extravaganza as author and TikTok sensation Mercury Stardust is joined by Madison, WI local Queen of Comedy, Dee Dee Purr! Buckle up as Mercury and Dee Dee dive deep into the mysterious world of pocket doors, offering witty advice that will have you laughing your hinges off. They'll also lend a glamorous hand in coping with grief, freezing cold showers, and building a basic tool kit - with a little sparkle and a whole lot of love, anything is possible.
So, grab your toolbox, unleash your inner diva, and get ready for an episode filled with laughter and advice. Fixing things is so fierce!
History Segment sources:
Drag Herstory: The Wild Life and Untimely Death of Divine, Drag Queen of the Century (https://www.them.us/story/drag-herstory-divine)
John Waters and Pat Moran Discuss Divine’s Legacy (https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/we-talk-to-john-waters-and-pat-moran-about-divines-70th-birthday/)
Not Simply Divine (https://bookshop.org/p/books/not-simply-divine-beneath-the-make-up-above-the-heels-and-behind-the-scenes-with-a-cult-superstar-bernard-jay/12830750?ean=9780671884673) by Bernard Jay
#DIY #renters #queer #nightlife #drag #poledance #slidingdoor #HVAC #FTMnewsletter #Transhandymaam
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20 Feb 2024
Landon Cider and the Daddy Juice
It's time to paint the town in glitter and fix those squeaky hinges! Join Mercury Stardust, the queen of sawdust, and the illustrious drag king, Landon Cider, as they embark on a hilarious journey through the world of home maintenance. In this extraordinary episode, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into the most peculiar and specific home repair dilemmas you could imagine. From patching up ceiling holes caused by rogue stripper poles (we're not here to judge, we promise!) to tackling the intricacies of replacing a UV light in an HVAC system without breaking a sweat (or a nail). Get ready to soak up some wisdom to help you navigate the treacherous waters of water damage (pun intended) and sliding doors that have decided to take a leap of faith off their tracks. Who needs reality TV when you have Mercury and Landon coming to the rescue? Let the laughter and knowledge flow as they transform your living space into a sanctuary fit for a queen!
History segment sources:
GLBT Historical Society’s Digital Collections Archive (https://www.glbthistory.org/digital-collections)
FTM Newsletter Archive (Via GBLT HS) (https://archive.org/search?query=creator%3A%22FTM%20Newsletter%22)
#DIY #renters #queer #nightlife #drag #poledance #slidingdoor #HVAC #FTMnewsletter #Transhandymaam
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1 Feb 2024
Encouragement Teaser
Just a little teaser of the kind of encouragement to expect from Mercury and her guests - this clip is from episode two with Dee Dee Purr.
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5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
16 ratings
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