Drag Race Psychology

By: David Smith
  • Summary

  • Drag Race Psychology is a podcast where we thrust ourselves deep into each season of Drag Race and review it through the lens of sport psychology. We seek to untuck the psychological processes in the art of drag, the pressures of performance and competition, what it takes to be “America’s Next Drag Superstar”, dive into our charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to find success on the stage, on the pitch, and in life.
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Episodes
  • Episode 2.3: Drag Race Season 2 (Part 3 of 3) - with Dr. Caren Diehl
    Apr 13 2024

    Welcome to Episode 2 - Part 3 of 3 of Drag Race Psychology! My name is David Smith, I am the host of the podcast and for this episode I am joined by my colleague and peer, Dr. Caren Diehl

    In this episode, we are untucking season 2, episodes 8, 9, 11 (Grand Finale) and 12 (Reunion) of RuPaul's Drag Race through the lens of sport and performance psychology. We examine the attitudes and personalities of the queen's competing, pressures of performance highlighted in various episodes, defining moments from the season, judges impressions, and learn from the competitors themselves what it takes to be "America's Next Drag Superstar."

    If you like what you hear, please leave us a nice review and feedback on what your thoughts are on the episode as well as suggestions of things to discuss in future episodes.

    Connect with Dr. Caren Diehl via her website https://www.omnipresence-consulting.com/ or via social media @omnipresence_consulting

    Connect with David Smith via his website https://www.stonewallperformance.com or via social media @stonewallperformance

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    1 hr
  • Episode 2.2: Drag Race Season 2 (Part 2 of 3) - with Dr. Caren Diehl
    Apr 2 2024

    Welcome to Episode 2 - Part 2 of 3 of Drag Race Psychology! My name is David Smith, I am the host of the podcast and for this episode I am joined by my colleague and peer, Dr. Caren Diehl

    In this episode, we are untucking season 2, episodes 4, 5, 6, & 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race through the lens of sport and performance psychology. We examine the attitudes and personalities of the queen's competing, pressures of performance highlighted in various episodes, defining moments from the season, judges impressions, and learn from the competitors themselves what it takes to be "America's Next Drag Superstar."

    If you like what you hear, please leave us a nice review and feedback on what your thoughts are on the episode as well as suggestions of things to discuss in future episodes.

    Connect with Dr. Caren Diehl via her website https://www.omnipresence-consulting.com/ or via social media @omnipresence_consulting

    Connect with David Smith via his website https://www.stonewallperformance.com or via social media @stonewallperformance

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    59 mins
  • Episode 2.1: Drag Race Season 2 (Part 1 of 3) - with Dr. Caren Diehl
    Mar 15 2024

    Welcome to Episode 2 - Part 1 of 3 of Drag Race Psychology! My name is David Smith, I am the host of the podcast and for this episode I am joined by my colleague and peer, Dr. Caren Diehl

    In this episode, we are untucking season 2, episodes 1, 2, & 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race through the lens of sport and performance psychology. We examine the attitudes and personalities of the queen's competing, pressures of performance highlighted in various episodes, defining moments from the season, judges impressions, and learn from the competitors themselves what it takes to be "America's Next Drag Superstar."

    If you like what you hear, please leave us a nice review and feedback on what your thoughts are on the episode as well as suggestions of things to discuss in future episodes.

    Connect with Dr. Caren Diehl via her website https://www.omnipresence-consulting.com/ or via social media @omnipresence_consulting

    Connect with David Smith via his website https://www.stonewallperformance.com or via social media @stonewallperformance

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    59 mins

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