"Very Delta" Episode #205 (w/ Lydia B. Kollins)
Summary
Delta Work opens the episode by ranting about a hotel that lied about having a working elevator, charging her a fee for early check-in despite having ample availability. She then welcomes guest Lydia B. Collins, a drag queen and "Weston Oil spokesperson," to discuss their shared love of perfume, specifically YSL and Estée Lauder. The conversation shifts to drag essentials like wigs and glue, as well as the importance of scent in performance. They also play a "Butthole or Whole Butt" game and debate Sun Chips flavors before touching on horror movies and open stage performances.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Progressive Insurance and Alaska album promo
Intro: Delta's self-deprecating persona
The non-negotiable need for hotel elevators
Rant on early check-in fees and bad business
Hotel disaster: Broken elevator and refund battle
Safety concerns with malfunctioning elevators
Expectations for service at budget hotels
Sponsor: Factor Meals
Guest intro: Lydia B. Collins and perfume
Drag aesthetics: Tucking and pelvic floor health
Childhood memories and the 'Butthole' persona
Food talk: Subway, Dave's Hot Chicken, and sounds
Sponsors: Sephora and LeafFilter
Wig care, glue, and recent acquisitions
Drag performance: Choreography vs. freestyling
Tour dynamics and fan interactions
Favorite horror films and the 'Final Girl'
Restaurant service, tipping, and body odor
East Coast vs. West Coast lifestyles
New York fashion and 'Chicos' style
Makeup trends and vintage drag pieces
Reader mail and shoe preferences
Plus-size fashion and specific shoe brands
Flamingo heels and Nair hair removal stories
Show details and credits
Outro and final sponsor read
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