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Kings on the Aux

Kings on the Aux

By: Caius Crow
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KINGS ON THE AUX is an interview series examining drag, storytelling, and the artistic choices behind the music we love to perform. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a drag king, moderated by your host, Cleveland drag king Caius Crow (a.k.a. Ben; he/him). Together, the kings unpack one song (or mix) from our guest’s repertoire, covering genre, gender, and politics along the way. Whether you’re a drag king, or you love drag kings, or you wish you knew more about drag kings, you want to check us out! New episodes released third Thursdays every month.Caius Crow Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Episode 9: THURSDAY GIRL with AndroNTT
    Aug 21 2025

    Caius and AndroNTT (Akron/NEOhio; he/him) analyze thestorytelling and emotional expression of Andro’s “Succession”-inspired Mitski mix, which he has performed exclusively at The Odditorium. They talk speech and debate, the impact of fictional babygirls, growing up a film and TV nerd, and drag as a counterpoint to poetry.

    Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia, anti-Black racism, misogyny, and misogynoir. Mentions of addiction, parent-child abuse, and sexual assault. Occasional use of the d-slur.

    Special thanks to Maine(void), the Twisted Transitioner,Beck E. Bardoux, Homer E. Rodick, and Rocky Switch!

    Donate to Andro’s transportation fund here:

    Cashapp/Venmo @androntt

    Zelle donate@hotcle.org

    Credit hotcle.org/act

    Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a dragking a piece of your mind?

    Instagram: @kingsontheaux

    Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

    Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

    Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

    Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

    Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 8: MONEY with Edward Lygma aka The Rizzler
    Jul 17 2025

    Caius and Edward Lygma aka The Rizzler (NYC; he/they) take a deep dive into the politics and aesthetics of “Money” from Cabaret (1998), which Edward performed for the Rock with Me challenge during Kingpin season 2. They talk Doctor Who, operatic form, competition strategy for kings, and why we all love the public library.

    Content warnings: detailed discussion of contemporary and historical fascism. Mentions of chronic illness, ableism, homophobia, and anti-Black racism.

    Special thanks to Maine(void), Elina Mountanto, Butch Thespian, Adrian Du Visage, Captain Kae, AndroNTT, Kyle Yerself, Homer E. Rodick, the Twisted Transitioner, and Bram Stroke-Her!

    Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind?

    Instagram: @kingsontheaux

    Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

    Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

    Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

    Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

    Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 7: PRECIOUS with Rocky Switch
    Jun 26 2025

    Caius and Rocky Switch (Buffalo; he/they) reflect on his interpretation of “Precious” by Cain Culto—a vulnerable, yet hopeful transition story, which Rocky has developed across PA and NY stages. They talk tri-state drag, “blasphemous material,” professional etiquette, and the importance of chosen family.

    Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia and parental rejection/estrangement. Multiple uses of the d-slur.

    Special thanks to Bram Stroke-Her, Ronnie Wrath, and Maine(void)!

    Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind?

    Instagram: @kingsontheaux

    Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

    Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

    Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

    Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

    Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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