The History of Drag in New York City
RuPaul’s Drag Race first aired on TV in 2009, but the New York City drag scene that launched RuPaul started over a century earlier. From drag balls to Wigstock, New York has long been considered the capital of drag culture.
Joining me in this episode to discuss New York City’s rich history of dr...
168 Satellite: Occam's Mysteries
Myq's 10 minute satellite with Elyssa Maxx Goodman and Tallie Medel
168: Occam's Mysteries
Myq hangs out with Elyssa Maxx Goodman and Tallie Medel on the KATG Network
Elyssa Maxx Goodman, GLITTER AND CONCRETE: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City
Zibby speaks to journalist and drag historian Elyssa Maxx Goodman about GLITTER AND CONCRETE, an intimate, evocative history of drag in New York City with original interviews and glamorous color photos. Elyssa, inspired to write this book after the passing of the renowned drag queen Flawless Sabr...
EPISODE 108: On Glitter and Concrete — Talking NYC Drag With Elyssa Maxx Goodman
Rax and author Elyssa Maxx Goodman discuss drag from 17th century kabuki theater to RuPaul's Drag Race and pandemic-born Zoom drag shows, all as told in Elyssa's forthcoming book "Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York"! The book comes out on 9/12 and is a must-read for anyo...
Season 4 Ep 6: Drag Culture: An Art Form Shaping US History
This episode explores a topic that is both timeless and timely: Drag. Drag has deep historical roots and is a vibrant art form that has not only entertained but provided a critique of cultural, political, and social topics. We had the opportunity to sit down with Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural ...
Elyssa Maxx Goodman
On this very special BONUS Pride episode - drag historian Elyssa Maxx Goodman talks to James, Randy and Fenton about 19th century and early 20th century drag kings and drag queens like Bert Savoy, Julian Eltinge, Gladys Bentley, Annie Hindle, and the Pansy craze of the 1920s.
Panache, Persistence and Truth: Writer and Photographer Elyssa Maxx Goodman (a.k.a. Miss Manhattan) on Her Love of Drag, Unheard Stories, and NYC Culture
Ever wondered how someone builds a life around what they love? Elyssa Maxx Goodman offers a masterclass in turning passion into purpose. Born to New York natives transplanted to Florida, Goodman always felt the magnetic pull of the city where "the weirdos" gathered. By sixteen, she was already sa...
S1 E6: Bedazzled in Drag | Elyssa Maxx Goodman
Summary:
In this engaging episode, Ricky sits down with Elyssa Maxx Goodman, a writer, historian, and drag scholar, to discuss her latest book, "Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City." They delve into the vibrant history of drag, exploring its roots in New York City a...
