The Rigged Recap

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A podcast hosted by YouTube RuPaul's Drag Race creator The Drag Detective. Every week Derek the Detective breaks down the newest episodes of Drag Race with special guests and asks the age old question: is it rigged?

  1. Case File 085: The Mystery of the Used Fleshlight (feat. Zahirah Zapanta)

    OCT 10

    Case File 085: The Mystery of the Used Fleshlight (feat. Zahirah Zapanta)

    It's the semifinal of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale and this week Matthew and Derek are joined by Drag Race UK Series 6 Contestant Zahirah Zapanta to break down the semifinal music video, red carpet award runway, and all the gaggy moments throughout the season as the Viñas vs Brigiding war between Matthew and Derek heats up and Zahirah chooses a side. As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? Zahirah's Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zahirahzapanta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zahirahzapanta Twitter: https://x.com/ZahirahZapanta Merch: https://pinkswag.com/collections/zahirah-zapanta BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: @dragdetective Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social

    1h 9m
  2. Case File 084: The Mystery of the Superior Adult Cartoon

    OCT 3

    Case File 084: The Mystery of the Superior Adult Cartoon

    Matthew and Derek are both on one today as they discuss the 8th episode of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale. It's DragCon booth week and a RuBirth runway, so we'll break down all the tea, the elimination, the storylines, and more! And as always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: @dragdetective Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social

    1h 9m
  3. Case File 083: The Mystery of the Slaysian Baddies (feat. Dauntasia' Da'Baddie)

    SEP 28

    Case File 083: The Mystery of the Slaysian Baddies (feat. Dauntasia' Da'Baddie)

    Matthew and Derek are joined this week by Drag Duel Season 2 alum and Fan Favorite, Dauntasia Da'Baddie as they break down all 5 lip syncs from the Slaysian Smackdown!  Dauntasia's Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlydauntasia/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlydauntasia Venmo: @DauntasiaDB CashApp: $DauntasiaDB PayPal: @DaunteWalker336 BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: @dragdetective Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social

    1h 3m
  4. Case File 082: The Mystery of Siam's Possession

    SEP 20

    Case File 082: The Mystery of Siam's Possession

    Breakdowns, Snatch Elections, and Possessions. What more would we expect from a new episode of Slaysian Royale? Matthew and Derek break down maybe the wildest episode of the season yet and always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: @dragdetective Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social

    1h 5m
  5. Case File 081: The Mystery of the Cracks in the Pinay Queens

    SEP 12

    Case File 081: The Mystery of the Cracks in the Pinay Queens

    It's makeover week! And we have a team version of the challenge to make things extra interesting. There's tears, strategy, emotional moments, and a shocking elimination! As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: @dragdetective Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social

    53 min
  6. Case File 080: The Mystery of Siam's Singing (feat. Pineapple Honeydew)

    SEP 7

    Case File 080: The Mystery of Siam's Singing (feat. Pineapple Honeydew)

    This week we're joined by Cleveland/Pittsburgh drag icon and internet sensation Pinapple Honeydew as we break down the newest episode of Slaysian Royale. From Crazy Bitch Slaysians to a multi-face runway, there's a lot to break down. As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? Pineapple's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineapple.honeydew TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pineapple.honeydew Twitter: https://x.com/pineapplehoney_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@p.honeydew BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: @dragdetective Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social

    1h 13m
  7. Case File 079: The Mystery of the Kep Kep Boobay

    SEP 2

    Case File 079: The Mystery of the Kep Kep Boobay

    It's design week on Slaysian Royale! And after a very fun mini challenge, we see sabotage, we see shade, and we see Cacao leaves! We get some of the best and the worst design looks of all time, and some judging that has Matthew and Derek scratching their heads.  As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: @dragdetective Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social

    1h 14m
  8. Case File 078: The Mystery of Arizona & Khianna's Swapped Wins

    AUG 22

    Case File 078: The Mystery of Arizona & Khianna's Swapped Wins

    This week on Slaysian Royale had one of the most insane, chaotic, intense episodes of Drag Race in a LONG time, all thanks to icon herself Sum Ting Wong. We'll discuss her antics, Yuhua's main character vibes, the insanely unbalanced girl group challenge, and confusing runway. And as always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED?? BelakBoy's Social Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy TikTok: @belakboy Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/ The Drag Detective's Social Links Tiktok: @thedragdetective Instagram: @dragdetective Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social

    1h 22m
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A podcast hosted by YouTube RuPaul's Drag Race creator The Drag Detective. Every week Derek the Detective breaks down the newest episodes of Drag Race with special guests and asks the age old question: is it rigged?

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  • Creator
    The Drag Detective
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Rigged Recap
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