Episodes
Drag Race legend, Detox, comes by Wanna Be On Top? To wrap up Cycle 7 of America's Next Top Model. First, Shea and Detox get to the bottom of why Detox wasn't watching Cycle 7 in the fall of 2006. Then, Detox and Shea break down the Top 3 and critique the Cycle 7 CoverGirl Ad. After, Shea and Maxwell gush about how Ms. J Alexander stole the final runway show. And the Top Model gang revisits an old favorite, "What are you Wearing?" Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on MOM Plus Want to send us...
Published 05/16/22
Shea welcomes a member of Bambi Coulee from the Maison Coulee to chat about the Cycle 7 Trip to Spain. First, Bambi opens up about what a traumatic time she had in 2006. Then, Shea and Bambi talk about Tyra and the cruel hand she plays in production. After, the gang wraps up some of these messy international photoshoots. And you'll get the scope of Bambi's preparation for Alaska's Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Content Competition. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on MOM...
Published 05/09/22
Things get sexy at Wanna Be On Top? as we get a visit from the Gorgeous Sasha Colby. Shea and Maxwell chat with Sasha all about competing in Continental in the 2000s. Then, Shea and Sasha get into their thoughts on high school graduation. After, Sasha tells us what romantic novel cover she would embody. And Sasha and Shea kiki about all their hot plans they have this summer. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on MOM Plus Want to send us your own Tyra Mail? Email us...
Published 05/02/22
Shea’s long time friend Jeez Loueez joins the Wanna Be On Top? Crew to talk about Press Day lesson the models get. First, Jeez tells us about what life in Chicago was like in the 2006. Then, Shea and Jeez confess where they got their celebrity gossip from. After, we find out what Celebrity couple everyone wants to be. And Jeez and Shea tell us all about the projects they are collaborating on this summer. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on MOM Plus Want to send us your own Tyra Mail?...
Published 04/25/22
Listen to a sneak peak of the new BONUS MOM episode here featuring the Australian Sensation herself, Miss Courtney Act! Full episode available on MOM Plus. Sign up today at mompodcasts.plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/22/22
Queen of the North, Priyanka, joins the Wanna Be On Top? Crew to chat about these models' Cycle 7 runway lesson from Ms. J Alexnader and Bre. First, things get musical as Shea and Priyanka get nostalgic about the early 2000s. Then, Pri tells us how she would handle the drama in the top model house. After, Shea confesses she HATES this Top Model photoshoot. And Priyanka tells us all about manifesting greatness. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on MOM Plus Want to send us your own Tyra Mail?...
Published 04/18/22
Welcome to Hall & Closet, a new podcast where Jaida Essence Hall and Heidi N Closet tap into their curiosity and ask all the hard hitting questions. This week they catch up about Jaida living in LA, discuss the origin stories of both of their cape looks on Season 12 of Drag Race, and Jaida quizzes Heidi on the logistics of bull castration. You don’t want to miss this…no seriously, press play. Listen to Hall & Closet Ad-Free and One Day Early on MOM Plus FOLLOW HEIDI FOLLOW...
Published 04/15/22
It's another Makeover Day at Wanna Be On Top? and the incomparable Alaska ThunderFuck joins Shea and Maxwell! Shea and Alaska dive right into the Top Model drama as they try and figure out how long it took to build a salon in the Top Model Home. Then, Alaska tells us some of her favorite makeover moments from this Cycle. And, Shea and Alaska dissect a high raising photoshoot that still has Shea drooling. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on MOM Plus Want to send us your own Tyra Mail? Email...
Published 04/11/22
Khloe Park Coulee joins Shea and Maxwell to kick off a new Cycle of America's Next Top Model. First, Shea and Maxwell talk about Top Model's move to The CW and the bigger production it brings. Then, Shea and Khloe reflect on what life was like when "Khloe was younger". Then we meet all the finalists from Cycle 7. And we find out how Khloe keeps the Coulee name strong in Chicago. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on MOM Plus Want to send us your own Tyra Mail? Email us...
Published 04/04/22
Shea and Maxwell welcome Top Model Alumni Raja Gemini come by and chat about her time on Cycle 6 of America’s Next Top Model. First, Raja tells us about how she became key makeup artist on Top Model Cycle 6. Then, Raja spills all the tea about the Elephant shoot, working with Tyra, and her double decker tour bus. Then, Shea asks Raja what her experience with Jada was like. And Raja further elaborates on what her career post Top Model was like. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on MOM...
Published 03/28/22
Funny lady Liza Treyger joins Shea and Maxwell to chat about the Cycle 6 trip to Bangkok, Thailand. First, Liza catches us up on our Top Model journey since we've last seen her. Then the Top Model experts get into some of the stunning photoshoots from this iconic trip. After, Shea and Liza dive into some of the other chaotic parts of this trip. And Liza tells us why she thinks Roxxxy Andrews is inspiring. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus Want to send us your own Tyra...
Published 03/21/22
Shea has her Bestie Tiger Lily come by to chat about the Cycle 6 Dolls photoshoot. Tune in as Shea and Tiger reminisce on their early days in Chicago. Then, Tiger tells us if she thinks Tyra gave a good lesson on the ugly side of modeling. After the gang all reviewed the Doll-inspired photo shoot, the models had to complete. And Shea and Tiger Lily talk about their life in college, partying, and dragging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/14/22
Hosted by Alaska and Willam “The Assistant Files” is a special investigative podcast that dives behind the scenes of the lives of famous drag stars to hear horror stories of queens behaving badly from the assistants who witnessed it all. Only available on MOM Plus. Sign up for MOM Plus at mompodcasts.plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/14/22
It's Top Model Legends ONLY! Shea and Maxwell are ecstatic to be joined by Cycle 6 Finalist Joanie Sprague (Joanie Dobbs). First, Shea and Joanie get nostalgic as they flashback to 2006 and auditioning for Top Model. Next, Joanie spills all of the tea on her time in Top Model Land as we reflect on her extreme dental makeover, working with Tyra, and some of her best photoshoots. After, Joanie tells about her life after Top Model and how home decorating has become her new passion. Listen to...
Published 03/07/22
The Wanna Be On Top? Crew is getting their thespian on with Danny Franzese! You won't want to miss this one, as Danny spills all the tea about growing up in Hollywood in 2006. After, Shea and Danny gush about their love for Furonda during this Wildin' Out mini-challenge. Then, the team chats about Jade's legendary performance in the CoverGirl Ad. And Danny gives us some great insight on how to manifest successfully. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus Want to send us your...
Published 02/28/22
It's just Shea and Maxwell holding down the fort talking all things Tyra. First, Maxwell tells us all about his journey to becoming a TikToker. Next, Shea and Maxwell discuss handling a runway show with a hissing cockroach. Then, Shea tells us what she thinks of these girls walking in sky-scraper heels. And Shea and Maxwell dive into this iconic Falling Princess photoshoot the models are put through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/21/22
It’s Makeover Day here at Wanna Be On Top? And Shea and Maxwell are excited to get into these makeovers with writer and comic Solomon Georgio! Tune as Shea and Solomon ready these makeovers Tyra gives our Cycle 6 models. They also chat with Solomon about the Top 3 songs of 2006. Solomon gives a lesson in stealing. And we chat with Solomon about how being a versatile comic puts you on top. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus Want to send us your own Tyra Mail? Email us...
Published 02/14/22
Shea and Maxwell kick off their recap of Cycle 6 of America's Next Top Model with Atsuko Okatsuka. First, Shea and Atsuko take a trip down memory lane and reflect on the good and bad of 2006. Then, Atsuko practices what she would say during her audition for Top Model. After, Shea and Atsuko reminisce on the magic of Jade. And Atsuko talks about making people laugh. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus Want to send us your own Tyra Mail? Email us...
Published 02/07/22
Shea and Maxwell are joined by MOM Network HBIC, Willam, to chat about the Finale of Cycle 5. First, Shea tells us how Willam's being on Nip Tuck influenced her coming out. Next, the Top Model experts chat about the CoverGirl ad the Top 3 finalists perform. Then, Shea and Willam critique Nik and Nicole's books and share their thoughts on their performances as a whole. And, Willam spills all the Hot Gos about what she and Alaska have planned for 2022. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on...
Published 01/31/22
The Wanna Be On Top Team takes a trip to London with the models from Cycle 5 and our special guest, Miss Toto. First, Shea and Miss Toto talk about the important lessons they learn from Tyra. Then, Miss Toto reads the girls the phonebooth. Then, the gang talks about the iconic fight over granola bars and energy drinks with Bre and Nicole. And, we get a little history lesson in the artist that is Miss Toto. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus Want to send us your own Tyra...
Published 01/24/22
Things are getting wild on Wanna Be On Top? while we chat with Laila McQueen about entourages. First, Shea and Maxwell talk with Laila about being an angsty teen in 2005. Next, the gang gets into the mini-challenge the Cycle 5 models have with Benny Medina and how much they struggled at selling themselves. Then, Shea and Laila talk about the Wild Boyz photoshoot that stirred things up in the Top Model house. And, Laila tells us all about being in Bob's entourage on "We're Here"! Listen to...
Published 01/17/22
Shea and Maxwell start the New Year off with a visit from the Fabulous Nate White from Nene L.A. Shiro Designs. First, Shea gets all of Nate's favorite fashion accessories of the early 2000s. Then, Nate and Shea get confused about the Models 1940s Pinup photoshoot the models do for a Ford Fusion Ad. And Nate gives us advice on how he models through creating content for his clothing line and TikTok. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus Want to send us your own Tyra Mail?...
Published 01/10/22
In the spirit of giving the Wanna Be On Top? Crew is giving you a HoliSlay Special as they are joined by Runway Diva Coach, Ms. J Alexander. First, Shea and Maxwell get a history lesson in the modeling magic of Ms. J. After, J Alexander tells us about his love for fashion, Tyra, and how he became "Miss J." Then, they chat about some of the scandals of Top Model. And J Alexander speaks about his Crypto Clothing Collection. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus Want to...
Published 12/20/21
In the spirit of giving the Wanna Be On Top? Crew is giving you a HoliSlay Special as they are joined by Runway Diva Coach, Ms. J Alexander. First, Shea and Maxwell get a history lesson in the modeling magic of Ms. J. After, J Alexander tells us about his love for fashion, Tyra, and how he became "Miss J." Then, they chat about some of the scandals of Top Model. And J Alexander speaks about his Crypto Clothing Collection. Listen to Wanna Be On Top? Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus Want to send us...
Published 12/20/21