Slightly Unhinged With Justin Pavis

Justin Pavis
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Slightly Unhinged with Justin is a podcast built on honest conversations, real personality, and the kinds of topics that make life and business interesting. With friends, guests, and fellow entrepreneurs, Justin explores big ideas, everyday challenges, and the moments that are funny, messy, and worth talking about. Tune in every other Friday for new episodes!

  1. 4d ago

    Gracie Sledge on Chosen Family, Minneapolis & Sibling Chaos | Slightly Unhinged

    Gracie Sledge came all the way from Minneapolis, and that's only the beginning. This week on Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with his sister-in-law, longtime supporter, and Minneapolis correspondent for an episode that starts with reality TV, friendship, getting older, and being in your “f**k it” era, then opens into a much deeper conversation about community, advocacy, chosen family, and what it means to keep caring when the world feels completely unwell. Gracie talks about growing up in Minneapolis, living in Nashville for grad school, working in nonprofits, and finding purpose in her role with the ACLU of Minnesota. She shares what Pride means to her, why Twin Cities Pride has become such an important part of her work, and how the queer community in Minneapolis continues to show up for each other in ways people outside the city do not always get to see. They also talk about entering your 30s, outgrowing friendships, rebuilding your circle, protecting your peace, loving reality TV like it is cinema, and learning that not everyone gets to come with you into the next version of your life. And then Daniel Pavis joins the episode, because one Pavis was not enough. The family web gets explained, sibling chaos takes over, and we find out who was the favorite child, who traumatized the parents, who would survive reality TV, and why there may or may not still be photos of a full childhood Britney Spears performance somewhere. It is heartfelt. It is messy. It is very family. It is very Season 2. About Gracie Sledge Gracie Sledge is a Minneapolis native, nonprofit professional, and Development Operations Specialist at the ACLU of Minnesota. She has a graduate degree in nonprofit leadership and works in events and community engagement, including helping plan the ACLU of Minnesota’s participation in Twin Cities Pride. She joins Slightly Unhinged as Justin’s guest, sister-in-law, longtime supporter, and full family-chaos correspondent. In this episode, Gracie brings heart, humor, reality TV references, Minneapolis pride, nonprofit brain, and a very clear “f**k it” era. Mentioned in This Episode ACLU of Minnesota https://www.aclu-mn.org/ Twin Cities Pride https://tcpride.org/ Pride Cultural Arts Center https://tcpride.org/pride-cultural-arts-center/ Rainbow Wardrobe https://tcpride.org/rainbow-wardrobe/ Haven Watch https://havenwatch.org/ The Smitten Kitten https://smittenkittenonline.com/ In This Episode Gracie Sledge comes to Portland from Minneapolis Season 2 family chaos continues Gracie’s Minneapolis roots and Nashville grad school era working in nonprofits and supporting the ACLU of Minnesota Twin Cities Pride and very efficient parade logistics reclaiming the things you loved as a kid entering your 30s and caring a lot less reality TV as actual cinema outgrowing friendships and protecting your peace chosen family, birthday trips, and intentional community Minneapolis after 2020 George Floyd Square, mutual aid, and community care the queer and arts community in Minneapolis Rainbow Wardrobe and gender-affirming support Daniel Pavis joins for sibling chaos the family web, bonus siblings, and leftover DNA who traumatized the parents who would survive reality TV and a childhood Britney Spears performance that deserves archival recovery Production Credit Produced by Action Jackson Productions, the team that keeps saying “sure, let’s make this episode bigger” and then has to figure out how to fit family trauma, Minneapolis civic grief, reality TV, and a sibling death match into one edit. Season 2 remains better lit and emotionally unsafe in the most entertaining way. Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Watch the full episode, subscribe, and stay Slightly Unhinged.

  2. Sep 4

    Jay Colby Came to Play | Slightly Unhinged Season 2 Premiere

    Season 2 is officially here, and Jay Colby is kicking things off. Jay is a proud trans woman from the legendary House of Colby, Willamette Week’s No. 1 Portland’s Finest Drag Artist of 2026, and one of the faces behind Brunch Portland. She joins Justin for the first episode in the new studio to talk glamour, drag, business, community, and what it actually takes to build something that sells out every weekend. They get into Jay’s journey from dancer to drag performer, the performers who gave her space, the House of Colby, learning business from sex workers, Portland drag, Seattle inspiration, drag husbands, self-work, public callouts, giving people grace, and why drag brunch is basically gay church. There is also a speed round, a ranch dressing tangent, and a possible Season 2 finale idea that we are choosing to treat as a threat. Welcome to Season 2. We are immediately off the rails. Connect with Jay Colby Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsjaycolby Brunch Portland Jay is promoting the next season of Brunch Portland, celebrating 2 years of sold-out drag brunches and expanding even more. Brunch Portland Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brunch-portland-91384382973 Hosted at Bar Cala https://barcalapdx.com/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Want to watch the full video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP

  3. Aug 28

    Nicole Onosocopi Gives Justin a Drag Makeover | Slightly Unhinged Finale

    We’re going to be real with you: this is the one to watch. Nicole Onosocopi is back for the Season 1 finale, and this time she is putting Justin in drag. Beard gone. Brows glued. Mug beaten. Wig on. Dress on. Full transformation! Nicole was the first drag queen on Slightly Unhinged, so it only made sense to bring her back to close out the season. What followed was part makeover, part emotional finale, part drag family moment, and absolute nonsense in the best way. This episode introduces Teets, celebrates the end of Season 1, and reminds all of us that sometimes you just need to throw on makeup, let go, and play. Listen here if you want, but truly, go watch this one. The reveal is the point. Watch the full Season 1 finale on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WINKBTpMOb8 Season 2 premieres September 4. Connect with Nicole Onosocopi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicoleonoscopi Linktree https://linktr.ee/Nicoleonoscopi KimChi Chic Beauty Code Use code NICOLEONOSCOPI15 for 15% off. Mentioned in This Episode Cosmo Queens: Nicole Onosocopi https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/a37373668/nicole-onoscopi-at-home-cosmo-queens/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Subscribe on YouTube for the full video episode and come back September 4 for Season 2!

  4. Aug 22

    Three Instagram Posts and a Whole Persona | Slightly Unhinged with Nehemiah Creel

    Justin is joined by Nehemiah Creel, a queer performing artist and business person based in Nob Hill. Nehemiah talks with Justin about growing up queer in Willamina, finding creative community in Portland, building confidence, and stepping into a more public version of himself. They get into small-town survival, religious pressure, queer art, merchant services, senior care, karaoke, and Nehemiah’s performing persona, Jaxsin. Naturally, the conversation also goes completely off the rails into Vine, MapQuest, Delilah after dark, 1-800 psychic lines, social media anxiety, Justin posting to the wrong Instagram account, and a round of “titillating or tit deflating.” This episode is about identity, creativity, confidence, and becoming the version of yourself you used to imagine. It is also about having three Instagram posts and being read for it on a podcast. Want to watch the full video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Connect with Nehemiah Creel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nehemiah.creel/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who loves queer creative people, small-town stories, and a good millennial internet rabbit hole.

  5. Aug 14

    Local News, Gay Voice & Corporate Buzzwords | Slightly Unhinged with Galen Ettlin

    Justin is joined by Galen Ettlin for a conversation about local TV news, human-first communication, queer visibility, leadership, karaoke, Pokémon, and Real Housewives energy on an IKEA budget. Galen spent about a decade in TV news, including time here in Portland, before moving into strategic communications. He talks with Justin about what news work actually looks like behind the scenes, from finding stories and shooting footage to editing, posting, and going live, all while trying to make people care in under two minutes. They also talk about gay voice-shaming in the industry, being visibly queer on camera, why storytelling still matters, what leaders get wrong about communication, and why admitting you are wrong might be one of the most underrated leadership skills. Naturally, there are also detours into karaoke, Christina Aguilera, Pokémon, corporate jargon, dirty red wine, Kathy Hilton, WeHo Pride, Beverly Hills, Salt Lake City, and why Galen absolutely needs to come back for a full Real Housewives episode. Want to watch the full video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Connect with Galen Ettlin Website https://galenettlin.wixsite.com/galen Instagram https://www.instagram.com/galenettlin LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/galenettlin/ Wine Mention Wine in this episode comes from our friend Mandy at Bouchon. Bouchon https://bouchonpdx.com/ Mentioned in This Episode CC Slaughters https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ Saint Syndrome https://www.saintsyndrome.com Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who loves good stories, good gossip, and a little corporate jargon slander.

  6. Aug 7

    Bravo Opinions That Could End Friendships | Slightly Unhinged with Luke Hansen

    Today’s episode is for the Bravo historians, the Housewives apologists, and anyone who has ever said “just one more reunion clip” and lost three hours. Justin is joined by Luke Hansen: Portland baddie, queer icon, friend to many, enemy to some, and a man with enough Bravo opinions to get somebody kicked out of the group chat. Luke and Justin talk comedy, performance, chosen paths, dramatic exits, and the relief of finally doing what actually feels like you. Then they dive straight into the Bravo universe, where the takes are hot, the rankings are personal, and the Housewives discourse gets very serious very quickly. From Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to Beverly Hills, Orange County, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, Next Gen, Lisa Rinna, Monica Garcia, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Dodd, Brandi Glanville, and the Amsterdam dinner, this episode is basically daytime talk show meets Bravo group chat meets a reunion episode no one asked Andy Cohen to moderate. Turn on Peacock, everybody. Connect with Luke Hansen TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lukehnsn About Luke Hansen Luke Hansen describes himself as a Portland baddie, queer icon, friend to many, and enemy to some. He is funny, honest, a little flaky, and exactly the person you want in the room when the topic is Bravo, Housewives, reality television, or which cast member deserves another paycheck. Mentioned in This Episode Blake & Alder Justin and Luke talk about Luke’s short, extremely memorable Blake & Alder era and the employee exit that apparently deserves to be printed, framed, and hung on the wall. https://www.blakeandalder.com/ In This Episode Luke’s official Portland baddie introduction his short but unforgettable Blake & Alder era comedy, performance, and living more honestly why Housewives is basically art the best Bravo entry points for beginners Luke’s most iconic Bravo moments the Amsterdam dinner Reality Von Tease Bravo villains, comebacks, and hot takes the future of The Valley, Next Gen, and Beverly Hills and the Housewife tagline Luke was born to deliver Luke’s Most Iconic Bravo Moments 5. Sonja Morgan and the Morgan Letters A moment Luke describes as heartbreaking, dramatic, spooky, and deeply human. Sonja Morgan defending the family name, the house, the letters, and everything she lost? Cinema. 4. Kelly Dodd vs. Vicki Gunvalson Problematic? Yes. Memorable television? Also yes. Luke and Justin get into Kelly Dodd as a villain, a chaos agent, and someone who brought a very specific kind of middle-school-parking-lot energy to Orange County. 3. Brandi Glanville’s Chaos The wine. The crutches. The Beverly Hills drama. The lines people still quote. Brandi Glanville gets a full breakdown, including whether a Brandi-sance could ever happen. 2. The Amsterdam Dinner A Bravo dinner so powerful it stopped being reality TV and became cinema. Lisa Rinna, Kim Richards, Kyle running away, the glass, the lighting, the fallout. No notes. 1. Reality Von Tease Luke and Justin agree: the Reality Von Tease reveal on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City was one of the greatest payoffs in Bravo history. Monica Garcia changed the game, and yes, they have thoughts about whether Bravo knew. Bravo Shows Mentioned Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Real Housewives of Orange County Real Housewives of New York City Vanderpump Rules The Valley Next Gen Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, Bravo lovers, hot take artists, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.

  7. Jul 31

    Justin Lost Control of His Own Podcast | Slightly Unhinged with Riley Burrows

    For our final episode in Portland Pride month, Riley Burrows is back, and she is not here to sit politely in the guest chair. Riley returns for round two, renames the show Slightly Unhinged with Riley Burrows, and makes Justin answer the questions for once. What was supposed to be a normal guest episode turns into a full Riley takeover. They talk about the end of Season 1, what Justin has learned from starting the podcast, and what might be coming in Season 2. Justin shares how the show grew from a loose idea into something much bigger, how the Portland drag episodes helped the podcast find its voice, and why building community has become such a big part of what Slightly Unhinged is doing. They also get into country bumpkin eras, high school trauma, hate comments, wanting kids, Blake & Alder, the dream of a live Slightly Unhinged show, and Riley roasting Justin through the entire interview. This is not the season finale, but we are officially getting close.  Connect with Riley Burrows Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rileyburrowsofficial Follow Riley for upcoming shows, performances, and whatever she decides to do next. Mentioned in This Episode CC Slaughters CC Slaughters comes up throughout the episode as part of the Portland drag community that has helped Slightly Unhinged grow and find its people. https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ Blake & Alder Justin talks about owning Blake & Alder Property Management and how the business has helped make room for more creative projects like Slightly Unhinged. https://www.blakeandalder.com/ About This Episode This episode is a little different from the usual format. Riley Burrows, Slightly Unhinged’s first returning guest, takes over the host chair and interviews Justin about his life, work, and what this first season has become. It is also our final episode in Portland Pride month, after a full month of conversations with Portland drag performers and queer community voices. In This Episode Riley returning for round two Riley taking over the interview what Justin has learned from Season 1 why the show might get more unhinged in Season 2 Justin on learning to be more confident on camera dealing with hate comments  Riley’s favorite kind of hate comment Ridgefield and Justin’s country bumpkin era high school reunions and gay glow-ups whether kids are in the future Blake & Alder Property Management learning to ask for help and building the right team why community became the center of Slightly Unhinged the impact of the Portland drag episodes wanting to support queer artists, queer entrepreneurs, and local legends the dream of a live Slightly Unhinged show and Riley refusing to let Justin give a boring answer Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.

  8. Jul 24

    From Church Pianist to Drag Sensation | Slightly Unhinged with Saint Syndrome

    Released during Portland Pride, this episode celebrates one of the city’s most singular performers: Saint Syndrome, Portland’s Miss Gay Pride 2025 and the live-singing, piano-playing drag sensation behind The Queen’s Keys and Keyed Up Karaoke. Justin sits down with Saint to talk about classical piano, church music, coming out, drag, perfectionism, stage fright, and finding a way to make music feel joyful again. Saint shares how she went from conservatory training and church organ gigs to building a drag career around live vocals, piano-bar shows, musical theater, parody, and queer community. They also talk about working with Nicole Onoscopi, the origin of The Queen’s Keys, why live music feels different in queer spaces, and what it was like playing piano for Jinkx Monsoon’s stand-up special Red Head Redemption. This one is full of exactly the kind of gay piano magic you would expect from Portland. See Saint Syndrome The Queen’s Keys Every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. CC Slaughters Live music, drag, piano, comedy, Nicole Onoscopi, Saint Syndrome, and no cover. CC Slaughters https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ Dueling Pianos Every Saturday at 6 p.m. Barrel Room Saint brings drag into the dueling piano world, which she jokes has historically been a much straighter space. Barrel Room Instagram https://www.instagram.com/barrelroomportland Keyed Up Karaoke Every Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. CC Slaughters Live piano karaoke with Saint Syndrome and drummer Kevin Huttman. Former choir kids, theater kids, shower singers, and brave little divas are all welcome. CC Slaughters https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ The Piano Queen Holiday Special Saturday, December 6 Star Theater Saint Syndrome and Nicole Onoscopi return with The Piano Queen Holiday Special. VIP tables are expected to sell out, so grab tickets early. Tickets https://www.startheaterportland.com/tm-event/piano-queen/ Connect with Saint Syndrome Website https://www.saintsyndrome.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saintsyndrome Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saintsyndrome YouTube https://www.youtube.com/SaintSyndrome TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@saint_syndrome For booking and inquiries, visit Saint’s website or connect with her on Instagram. About Saint Syndrome Saint Syndrome is the lowest bass with the smallest waist, Portland's Miss Gay Pride 2025, and the only live-singing, piano-playing drag sensation. A native of Salem, Oregon, she traded in the classical conservatory for the speakeasy spotlight, and now wows audiences worldwide with her eclectic blend of jazz, musical theater, parody, and original music. Her unique piano-bar event, Keyed Up Karaoke, regularly attracts local talent and touring Broadway casts. You can see Saint Syndrome on Prime Video and Apple TV+ playing for Jinkx Monsoon's stand-up special Red Head Redemption. Having shared the stage with legends like Latrice Royale, Alyssa Edwards, Plastique Tiara, and other RuPaul’s Drag Race stars, Saint Syndrome is a performer you won’t want to miss. In This Episode Saint playing piano at Justin and Daniel’s wedding growing up in Salem after being born in Hawaii starting piano at six years old studying classical piano and psychology in Wisconsin church music, organ lessons, and coming out in college leaving a Christian fellowship after being asked to step away from leadership finding drag through an amateur college show using drag to make music fun again getting around perfectionism by being silly on stage her mom becoming a Saint Syndrome superfan live-streaming during COVID how Saint met Nicole Onoscopi the Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand duet that started The Queen’s Keys why Bolivia called The Queen’s Keys “Vegas show” energy moving The Queen’s Keys to CC Slaughters Keyed Up Karaoke and the magic of live piano karaoke adding Dierks Bentley to the songbook for Justin dueling pianos at Barrel Room why Saint feels like a gateway drug to drag working with Jinkx Monsoon on Red Head Redemption falling asleep at the airport after filming in New York stage fright, mindfulness, and playing with the Oregon Symphony at 16 and the most unhinged thing Saint has ever done in full drag Mentioned in This Episode Red Head Redemption Saint played piano for Jinkx Monsoon’s stand-up special Red Head Redemption, available on Prime Video and Apple TV+. Jinkx Monsoon Saint talks about working with Jinkx during the pandemic, playing for livestream shows, performing in Lavender Nights, and later filming Red Head Redemption in New York. Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.

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Slightly Unhinged with Justin is a podcast built on honest conversations, real personality, and the kinds of topics that make life and business interesting. With friends, guests, and fellow entrepreneurs, Justin explores big ideas, everyday challenges, and the moments that are funny, messy, and worth talking about. Tune in every other Friday for new episodes!

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