DeepSummary
In this episode, Nicole Byer interviews drag queen Mistress Isabelle Brooks, a finalist from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15. They discuss Mistress' dating life, her self-proclaimed title of 'The Hookup Queen,' and her experiences with body counts and dating as a plus-size person. Mistress shares stories about breaking her ankle during a performance, the Houston drag scene, and how she got into drag at a young age.
Mistress opens up about her time on Drag Race, including the challenges she faced, items she stole from the set, and her experience on the Werk the World tour. They also delve into her relationship history, discussing her first serious relationship and the lessons she learned from it. Nicole and Mistress exchange dating advice and share their perspectives on dating as public figures.
The conversation takes a humorous turn as they discuss their experiences with hookups, glory holes, and navigating the world of dating apps as a Drag Race alumna. Mistress shares her process for vetting potential partners and her deal-breakers, while Nicole reflects on her own dating experiences and the delusions she has about herself.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Mistress Isabelle Brooks, a drag queen and finalist on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15, opens up about her dating experiences and embracing her body image as a plus-size person.
- Nicole Byer and Mistress Isabelle Brooks share their perspectives on navigating the dating world as public figures and their experiences with dating apps and hookup culture.
- Mistress discusses her journey into drag, starting from a young age, and how she believes her life experiences have guided her towards her passion for drag performance.
- The conversation explores themes of self-acceptance, body positivity, and the challenges of dating as plus-size individuals in the entertainment industry.
- Both Nicole and Mistress share humorous and candid stories about their dating lives, including wild hookup experiences and their processes for vetting potential partners.
- Mistress reflects on her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, including the challenges she faced, items she stole from the set, and her experience on the Werk the World tour.
- The episode offers a glimpse into the Houston drag scene and the importance of supporting local drag performers.
- Nicole and Mistress exchange dating advice and share their perspectives on seeking meaningful connections while embracing their authentic selves.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I'm not religious or spiritual, but I do believe in, like, the universe if there's a greater power. And I feel like we. I feel like life leads us to where we need to be. And I look back on my life and I feel like everything has kind of led me up to being a drag queen, which is so silly to say.“ by Mistress Isabelle Brooks
- “I often wonder. I'm like, when I get old, am I gonna look like an old baby? But I'm kinda here for it. I'm like, it's gonna be cute.“ by Nicole Byer
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Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
Team Coco & Nicole Byer
5/17/24