33 episodes

Co-hosted by Luis Camacho (Xtravaganza) and Kim Blackwell, Werque is a bi-weekly podcast inspired by Luis’s Werque Vogue Workshop that expands on the kiki’s and creative expression to bring you candid conversations and inspiring stories that will have you saying, “WERQUE!”

Send inquires and questions to:
werquepodcast@gmail.com
IG: @werquepodcast

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 61 Ratings

Co-hosted by Luis Camacho (Xtravaganza) and Kim Blackwell, Werque is a bi-weekly podcast inspired by Luis’s Werque Vogue Workshop that expands on the kiki’s and creative expression to bring you candid conversations and inspiring stories that will have you saying, “WERQUE!”

Send inquires and questions to:
werquepodcast@gmail.com
IG: @werquepodcast

    Ester Gould and Reijer Zawaan

    Ester Gould and Reijer Zawaan

    Luis has a conversation with Dutch directors Ester and Reijer of the 2016 documentary "Strike a Pose" They talk about the inspiration and process behind making the film, and reveal what they learned along the way.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Kathy Deitch

    Kathy Deitch

    She's a force to be reckoned with: Singer, Actor, Writer, Producer, Teacher and Vodcaster.A Philadelphia native, Kathy made her Broadway debut in the original cast of FOOTLOOSE and later created the role of Shen Shen in the smash Broadway hit WICKED!!We talk to her about life on Broadway, her journey to LA and the moment @mattbomer rubbed his face in her “lady area”!She also stars in FATCH COMEDY...a sketch comedy team comprised of fat writers and actors whose mission is to increase the visibility of people of size in the entertainment industry. Also the co-creator of PLUS THIS! SHOW, a weekly vodcast on UBN GO that highlights fat women & non-binary folx and their allies.
    IG @ladeitche & @PlusThisShow

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Abdi Nazemian

    Abdi Nazemian

    Abdi Nazemian is an Iranian-American author, screenwriter, producer, husband and dad whose debut novel The Walk-In Closet won the Lambda Literary Award for Debut Fiction at the 27th Lambda Literary Awards in 2015. On this episode we speak to him about his third novel, Like A Love Story, a beautiful love letter to queer history, ACT UP and the ultimate icon...Madonna!! It was released in June, 2019 and received a Stonewall Honor and a nomination for the Audie Awards. It was also chosen as a best book of the year by Entertainment Weekly, Buzzfeed, Audible, and YALSA, among others.
    Listen in, as we talk about his roots, his connection to Madonna and his inspiring journey of self realization and the courage to be one's true self.
    Find him and his book, online at www.abdaddy.com

    • 56 min
    Eight4Nine Restaurant Palm Springs

    Eight4Nine Restaurant Palm Springs

    During California's "Stay at home" order, Palm Springs local favorite restaurant, Eight4Nine, developed "Good Deed Friday" sending boxed lunches to local urgent care facilities and ER rooms across the Coachella Valley.  Luis talks with owners, Willie Rhine and John Paschal to discover what inspired this idea.

    • 38 min
    Debi Mazar

    Debi Mazar

    This is a special interview with actress Debi Mazar, done after she recovered from Covid-19. Listen as she describes her experience with the virus and how it affected both her and her family. Debi also takes us on a journey from her early days in upstate NY, gaining street credit with the "queens" at the pier, the moment she met her friend Madonna and her road to Hollywood where she has worked with directing greats such as Spike Lee, Michael Mann and Martin Scorsese!
    Her story is about courage, determination, self-knowledge and love!!
    Her current project is called Arde Madrid, where she plays the legendary Ava Gardner during her wild stay in Madrid in the early 1960s.
    It debuts May 5th on MHz Choice
    You can watch the trailer here:
    https://youtu.be/KfhMQ1vQekA
    www.werquedanceclass.com
     

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Oscar Quintero AKA "Kay Sedia"

    Oscar Quintero AKA "Kay Sedia"

    Oscar Quintero is an actor, writer, producer, Tupperware Diva and alter-ego to Kay Sedia, International Model from Tijuana. Kim and Luis chat with Oscar about growing up one of six kids in Hacienda Heights, a suburb of Los Angeles, working at a supermarket seafood counter (and being invited to leave because of his drug use), getting clean, creating his drag alter-ego, Kay Sedia for the show/fundraiser, "Quest for the Crown" (which would eventually become "Best in Drag Show"), meeting Mr. Dan, owner of Dragstrip 66 and their seven year collaboration, creating and performing in the long-running underground hit, "Chico's Angels", a latin drag queen version of "Charlie's Angels", plus his many acting and producing projects, raising a son, and how he came to slay the Tupperware game. 

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
61 Ratings

61 Ratings

little cuban prince ,

Can’t stop. Won’t stop.

Werque is like an archive of fierceness. Kim and Luis are killing it as they take turns getting the best out of their guest without dropping the ball for a second. They manage to snag the most fascinating characters who have no problems opening up to the duo and sharing their journey which at times can be funny, heartbreaking and down right incredible. Werque is in a class all of its own. Can’t stop, won’t stop, listening.

Lin1FM ,

Wonderful!

The interview style is wonderful with thoughtful, engaging questions. I’m learning so much especially about the performers from the Blonde Ambition tour. Luis and Kim - keep going - I love this podcast!

Emo28 ,

10’s across the board!!!

You’ve mentioned it a couple of times already and must be tired of hearing it but watching you and the gang on the BAT was epic for me. It came out on vhs during a time in my life where I struggled with who I was. It completely changed my life every time I watched it then and even to this day. Thank you for always being you. And now I get to listen to you and your friends on this Podcast, changing my life all over again. Making sense of the nonsense. Lol. Te quiero mucho. Xoxo

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