THYRST is the gay Canadian reality TV podcast creating the conversations everyone’s too scared to start. From deep dives into Canada’s wildest reality moments to brutally honest chats with queens, cast members, and messy icons, host Aneal Joshua cuts through the BS with humour, heart, and a little homosexual chaos. New episodes serve confessions, culture, and behind-the-scenes tea you won’t hear anywhere else. Let's quench your THYRST.
Toronto photographer and creative force Jam Like Jelli joins Aneal Joshua on THYRST for a chaotic dive into queer culture, pop music and the internet. From photographing some of Canada’s fiercest drag queens and Gossip Girl star Jordan Alexander to going viral for his circuit party takes and getting noticed by Lana Del Rey, Jampol knows how to make an impact. We get into Canada’s Drag Race All…
Who should win Canada’s Drag Race All Stars? And what does a Survivor Québec player think of the new All Stars format? 👀 This week on THYRST , Aneal sits down with Benjamin Parry, gay Montreal creator, flight attendant and Survivor Québec contestant , for a chaotic deep dive into Canadian reality TV, drag, dating and queer life in Montreal. Benjamin takes us behind the scenes of Survivor Québec ,…
Scarlett Bobo joins Aneal for an unfiltered conversation about life after Canada's Drag Race , moving to Los Angeles, breaking into DJing, and why success doesn't always come from getting the call you expected. From reacting to the Canada's Drag Race: All Stars cast to candidly discussing why she thinks she was overlooked, Scarlett opens up about navigating fan expectations, building a career…
Canada's Drag Race Season 6's Paolo Perfección joins THYRST to break down Canada's Drag Race All Stars premiere — entrance looks, alliances, evening gowns, and the all-drag judging panel. Plus if she would do Big Brother Canada story and a spicy rapid-fire round. ----- This week on THYRST, the Canadian queer pop culture podcast, host sits down with Season 6's Paolo Perfección Paolo breaks down…
Aneal sits down with the final winner of Big Brother Canada, Bayleigh Pelham, for an unfiltered conversation about reality TV, queer love, Bravo addiction, and planning the wedding of her dreams. Bayleigh opens up about almost being cast a season earlier alongside her ex, how losing her spot on the show ultimately led her to meeting her fiancée, and the emotional strategy behind one of the most…
Aneal Joshua sits down with Hollywood Jade. Canada’s Drag Race choreographer, Starry Night creative force, and historic winner of The Traitors Canada. This is a sharp, funny, and deeply honest conversation about reality TV, queer culture, and winning on your own terms. From Toronto dating being “futile” to the evolution of the city’s nightlife, Jade opens up about pride, performance, community,…
Tapping into the Vegas chaos for a spontaneous, in-person conversation with Siren Santiago! A Puerto Rican creator with strong opinions, stronger boundaries, and a clear sense of self. From navigating breakups and choosing solitude to unpacking confidence, validation, and the psychology of attraction, Siren gets honest about what it means to grow up, glow up, and not lose yourself in the process.…
Shot on vacation in Palm Springs at the beautiful Casa Oliver, Aneal sits down with Beaux Matthews & Dick Dawson. From nine years together to building one of the most recognizable duo brands in the OF era, they open up about sobriety journeys, AA misconceptions, spiritual awakenings, public perception, and what it really takes to survive as a long-term gay couple online. They talk arguments vs.…
Aneal continues the new creator spotlight series with an unfiltered, in-person conversation with LA’s Mister model and self-proclaimed workhorse, Ty Talley. From growing up feeling “ugly” in Ohio to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in queer nightlife marketing, Thai opens up about glow-ups, confidence mantras, and building a career in LA during COVID. They talk about being married to…
Aneal kicks off a new series spotlighting fellow gay creators with an unfiltered, in-person conversation with iconic and creator Joey Mills . From starting in studio at 18 to navigating open relationships, online criticism, industry negotiations, and the evolution of gay content creation, Joey opens up about what it really takes to build longevity in a space that’s constantly changing. They talk…
We kick things off with an exclusive post-elimination interview with Dulce the Explorer , the self-proclaimed big body baddie and one of the most talked-about queens from Canada’s Drag Race . Dulce opens up about standing in her power, clapping back when it counts, navigating tension with her castmates, and what really went down behind the scenes. From runway rankings and confessional assassins to…