A bold new voice has joined the podcast landscape. “HIGHKEY!,” the brainchild of drag icon Yvie Oddly, cultural strategist Ben O’Keefe, and media personality Ryan Mitchell, debuted on May 30 as part of iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Network. With a format that blends candid storytelling, pop culture analysis, and community driven energy, the show is already making waves.
Episode one, titled “The Meet & Greet: Meet the Hosts of HIGHKEY!,” throws listeners right into the deep end with stories about dating chaos, burnout, and the wild emotional terrain of life in the spotlight. It’s raw, witty, and unapologetically queer, delivered with chemistry that only comes from hosts who understand each other on and off mic.
Yvie Oddly brings her signature eccentricity and fearlessness, offering a creative lens shaped by life after “Drag Race.” Ben O’Keefe contributes political firepower and lived experience as an activist and storyteller. Ryan Mitchell adds sharp commentary and pop culture fluency that’s both fresh and grounded. Together, they’re building something that feels like a cross between a group therapy session and an unfiltered slumber party.
And this is just the beginning. The first season promises a powerhouse guest list, names like Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe, Sarah Paulson, Amanda Lepore, Bob the Drag Queen, Tess Holliday, Bosco, Aloe Blacc, Jaida Essence Hall, Tourmaline, R.K. Russell, and more are already confirmed. These conversations aren’t just surface level banter. They’re opportunities to dive into topics that matter such as legacy, identity, heartbreak, rebellion, and the art of owning your truth.
“HIGHKEY!” isn’t trying to be safe or polished. It’s about showing up with your full self and making space for others to do the same. Expect weekly episodes full of brilliance, banter, and the kind of connection that transcends the mic.
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