Before you ever step on stage, there’s something every performer should know: where this art form comes from.

In this episode of Tips for Tips, Flame Foxxe takes you on a gentle, honest, slumber-party-style chat about why knowing your drag and burlesque history matters — and how research, respect, and showing up before you perform can make you a stronger artist and a better community member.

We talk about going to shows before debuting, learning from performers who came before you, taking classes, studying online, and why history isn’t gatekeeping — it’s grounding. Whether you’re a king, queen, thing, creature, or still figuring it out, this episode is about entering the space with care, curiosity, and confidence.

Flame also highlights essential resources for learning more, including DragKingHistory.com, founded by drag king historian and performer Mo B. Dick, as well as burlesque history and education through the Burlesque Hall of Fame. Additional burlesque learning resources mentioned include Unhelpful Tips with Matt Finish and Judith Stein.

Drag is community art. Knowing your history helps you honor it — and helps you shine.

Resources Mentioned

• Drag King History: https://www.dragkinghistory.com
• Mo B. Dick: https://mrmobdick.com/about/
• Burlesque Hall of Fame: https://burlesquehall.com

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✨ Host: Flame Foxxe

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Flame is joined by Riot Dee Binary from Denton, Texas. They discuss everything from their stage name to selective activism, racism and transphobia within the queer community, drag etiquette and the appreciation and appropriation of ballroom culture.

Find them on Ig at https://www.instagram.com/riotdbinary?igsh=MWtwZzc2M2N0eDI3Zg==

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We are now on the PodMatch network and booking guests via their website.

Huge thank you to Mel Diyer, the artist on our intro and outtro music!

In this first Tips 4 Tip$ episode, Flame discusses how to pick your stage name and planning your drag around your expectations.

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The artist on our intro and outro music is: ​⁠Mel Diyer ‪@meldiyer3904‬

For a downloadable name mapping worksheet:
https://ko-fi.com/s/6127038ddb

To register your king name: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhaWSCzmcUTC-8SD36ZKqJYq9AylFiwr5R2MwP_DLI4LX6-g/viewform?pli=1

The burlesque name registry: https://www.burlesqueregistry.com/