HIGHKEY! With Yvie Oddly and Ryan Mitchell

Outspoken

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! — a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide. It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party — with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way. Welcome to the party — BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one’s just getting started.

  1. 4D AGO

    Taylor Frankie Paul Drama, Morality Clauses & Drag Race

    In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie dive straight into the Taylor Frankie Paul drama—who’s in the wrong, who’s getting away with what, and why reality TV has been letting questionable people slide for YEARS 👀 Then things get… HIGHKEY unhinged. Yvie breaks down the idea of a morality clause (and what actually counts as “crossing the line”), including whether certain activities might technically violate it 💀 Plus, they get into Drag Race predictions, hot takes, and the usual chaotic spirals you expect.   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  2. MAR 26

    HIGHKEY! Bonus: Doja Cat, Chappell Roan, and the Struggle for Boundaries

    We hope you're enjoying this week's clip episode – but you KNOW Yvie and Ry have too much to say to wait another week! So here's a little treat: a bonus episode with their thoughts on Doja Cat, Chappell Roan, and the progress and pitfalls of experimenting with boundaries as someone in the public eye.Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group.Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger.Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser.And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter.If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  3. MAR 23

    HIGHKEY! Highlights: Utica Queen, Brooke Lynne Hytes, and Alaska Thunderf*ck

    Highkey, Here! Ryan was sick this week so there’s no new episode—but don’t worry, HIGHKEY! will be back next week with all the unhinged reactions, chaos, and hot takes you missed. In the meantime, here are some clips from our top episodes 👀 Stay tuned!   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY   Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  4. MAR 16

    White people did WHAT?! Timothée Chalamet and Jane Don’t DRAMA

    If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  5. MAR 9

    Pillion, Porn, Pit Play… Oh My!

    In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie are talking about everything SEX—pit play, porn, cuddling, oh my!! They get into dating apps, Denver gay lumberjacks, and the wild world of “Pillion”, while also unpacking trust, power dynamics, and what it really means to feel safe exploring it all. Chaotic, honest, and a little unhinged—just how we like it. If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY   Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  6. MAR 2

    HIGHKEY! Reactions: Did Tyra Banks Go Too Far??

    Ryan and Yvie are diving straight into the drama—no filter, no chill. They break down the Reality Check docuseries and unpack everything from the chaos of America’s Next Top Model to the cultural impact of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Was it tough love… or straight-up toxic? And why does Drag Race hit so differently? Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  7. FEB 23

    Are We Bad Black People??

    In today’s episode of Highkey, Ryan and Yvie are diving into everything—from Black representation in the Olympics to Yvie’s family background and the hilarious shock of Ryan finding out her mama isn’t white. They get real about interracial relationships and unpack the visibility (and lack of) of Black queer love on screen. Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  8. FEB 16

    Willam: Monetizing Your Body Through OnlyFans

    In this episode, Willam is in the studio and absolutely nothing is off-limits. We talk about wanting to be famous, what fame actually costs, and how OnlyFans changed the game when it comes to owning your image and making your own money. Willam gets real about RuPaul controversy, speaking out when it’s not popular, and what happens behind the scenes of Drag Race. Plus, we dive into being a sexual being in the public eye, confidence, control, and turning authenticity into power. Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min
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RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! — a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide. It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party — with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way. Welcome to the party — BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one’s just getting started.

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    Outspoken
  • Creator
    iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
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    Explicit
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