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No Gorge with Violet Chachki and Gottmik

No Gorge with Violet Chachki and Gottmik

Headgum 120 Episodes Nov 6, 2025

Legends, divas, and the hardest-working duo in showbiz Violet Chachki and Gottmik bring you NO GORGE. Discussing all things fashion, life, artistry, industry gossip, and more, Violet and Gottmik offer life advice and entertainment. The podcast also promotes a Patreon for exclusive content and merchandise.

Episodes

On the Road: Daylight Savings is a Scam.
On the Road: Daylight Savings is a Scam. Nov 6, 2025 01:14:34 We’re back on the road for the Knockout Tour, living between Delta lounges, hotel beds, and the constant hunt for decent WiFi. This week we’re catching up after a short break, talking psyllium husk miracles, Halloween chaos, and how nothing beats the comfort of being back in LA after freezing across Canada.We get into travel drama, from broken MacBooks and overpriced Ubers to marathon tra
On the Road: Bike Rides in Diet America.
On the Road: Bike Rides in Diet America. Oct 30, 2025 01:05:20 We’re recording from the Knockout Tour somewhere in Canada, where everything feels calmer and the WiFi slightly worse. This week it’s small-town stops, no Uber, mountain views, and realizing Canada really is America without the full breakdown.We talk about the realities of touring, from aerial rigs and safety issues to keeping the show running city after city. There’s also plenty on drag
On the Road: We are the Third Space.
On the Road: We are the Third Space. Oct 23, 2025 01:10:20 We’re recording literally from the back of the Knockout Tour bus. Bumping down the highway, half-delirious, but ready to rumble.This week, it’s border delays, broken zippers, cursed sleep setups, and the fine art of trying to glam on no sleep. Then we spiral into everything from French jewel heists and the Hamburglar’s origin story (??) to Walgreens rage, tipping culture, and why every dr
On the Road: Broken Zippers & Stopped at State Lines.
On the Road: Broken Zippers & Stopped at State Lines. Oct 16, 2025 01:01:14 We’re deep in the chaos of the Knockout Tour and recording from the tour bus. From broken zippers to a truck stuck at the state line, this week is full of behind the scenes drama.We talk tour uniforms, cursed sleep setups, and why every drag queen swears by the Philips OneBlade (not sponsored). Then it’s on to haunted coffee shops covered in cobwebs, queer-baiting baristas, and how perfor
On the Road: Cake, Motels, and Existential Crises.
On the Road: Cake, Motels, and Existential Crises. Oct 9, 2025 01:22:17 The No Gorge Tour rolls on and this week we’re talking life between shows, from motel rooms and bus bunks to sleep masks, noise machines, and Panera runs that turn into full-blown therapy sessions.We go deep on our favorite orders (and what happened when the sugar cookies sold out), the decline of frosting standards, and Violet’s lifelong cake obsession. That somehow leads to the seven de
On the Road: Bunks, Nostalgia and CatDog Energy.
On the Road: Bunks, Nostalgia and CatDog Energy. Oct 2, 2025 01:12:44 The No Gorge Tour is in full swing and we’re bringing you on the bus. From Walmart hauls and cozy bunk makeovers to chaotic late-night tangents, CatDog nostalgia, and unexpected Britney deep-dives, life on the road has never been more unhinged.We share what really happens between shows, from thrifting finds and tour rituals to the random moments that spiral into full conversations like wh
On the Road: Heated Toilets, Bus Pranks & Sidewalk Sales
On the Road: Heated Toilets, Bus Pranks & Sidewalk Sales Sep 25, 2025 01:00:05 The No Gorge Tour is officially rolling and we’re bringing you on the bus! From late night food fails and Gordon Ramsay debates to casino chaos, fan meet and greet surprises, and shady NYC “sidewalk sales,” nothing is off limits.We’re talking what it’s really like living on the road, the highs and lows of nonstop travel, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, Violet and Mik s
Blood, Bush, and Backstage at The Knockout Tour
Blood, Bush, and Backstage at The Knockout Tour Sep 18, 2025 00:33:32 The Knockout Tour is officially underway, and we’re bringing you backstage! From unexpected onstage injuries and nail salon adventures to wild hotel encounters and brand-new merch!We’re talking what it’s really like to take a drag show on the road, the realities of nonstop travel, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, Violet and Mik spill on rehearsals, costumes, and everyth
On Tour with New Music + Coming to a City Near YOU! | No Gorge with Violet Chachki & Gottmik
On Tour with New Music + Coming to a City Near YOU! | No Gorge with Violet Chachki & Gottmik Sep 11, 2025 01:08:01 It’s officially time for tour and the chaos is real! From last-minute costume emergencies and merch reveals to new music releases and behind-the-scenes rehearsal drama, this week’s episode has it all.We’re talking what it takes to put on a tour, Drag Race production secrets, and the reality of managing a 50-city schedule. Plus, Mik shares the story behind his brand new single Riot! Stream
It’s Officially Fall and Halloween Stores Are Our Safe Space
It’s Officially Fall and Halloween Stores Are Our Safe Space Sep 4, 2025 01:10:24 t’s officially fall, and we’re diving into everything from studio sessions and pumpkin-spiced drinks to true crime binges.We’re diving into theme park nights, haunted houses, and all the essentials of spooky season prep. From viral TikToks and Burning Man disasters to the latest Cardi B courtroom drama. And of course, tour prep continues!If you love spooky season, this episode is for you.
Scams, Sequins, and Sorcery.
Scams, Sequins, and Sorcery. Aug 28, 2025 01:14:39 We’re back with scams, sequins, and sorcery. This week we cover everything from almost getting conned on Facebook Marketplace to being gagged at the Magic Castle (dice tricks, dress code, the whole Victorian fantasy).Between buying sketchy feather fans from the internet, getting scammed on Etsy chiffon, and debating if the Home Depot Oval Office is the biggest rip-off of all, we’re deep i
It’s Gottmik’s Birthday! Tour Prep, Gifts & a Leo Breakdown
It’s Gottmik’s Birthday! Tour Prep, Gifts & a Leo Breakdown Aug 21, 2025 01:31:55 We’re knee-deep in tour prep — rhinestones, fog machines, canceled rehearsals, and one very scary costume sketch session. Oh, and it’s Gottmik’s birthday. This week we pop champagne, drag America’s two-week vacations, and debate what being a Leo really means (spoiler: dramatic, loyal, stubborn, iconic).Between unhinged birthday gifts (chains, swords, and bridal rosaries), the chaos of sel

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