Nov 24, 2025
Yo Aunteas are joined by a true icon! Peppermint (Drag Race S9, Broadway, Survival of the Thickest, Traitors) stops by the Minoritea Report!
Peppermint opens up about her decade-in-the-making documentary, A Deeper Love, and shares the reality of navigating fame while Black and Trans in America. She spills new revelations on her Drag Race experience—including a terrifying moment where production accidentally left her stranded at a hotel without her phone or ID.
They also discuss:
The Power of Nubia: Creating space for Black Drag excellence .
Transcendence: Her new tea line supporting trans equity .
Janet Jackson: Why she is the ultimate stan (and her top 3 tracks!) .
Drag Vultron: In the Curiositea segment.
Whether you’re a Drag Race superfan or here for the activism, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to fight for a seat at the table when you can build your own!!
So, get you some Transcendence Tea Ready for this episode!
Tea Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia for Classic Cartoons
01:32 Peppermint is Here!
05:16 Thanksgiving Traditions
11:15 Peppermint's Tea Line: Transcendence
14:15 Discussion on the Documentary and Emotional Impact
15:35 A Deeper Love Documentary
18:01 Documentary Insights and Vulnerability
25:27 Navigating Challenges in the Trans Community
30:37 Drag Race
47:10 The Importance of Sisterhood
52:11 Navigating Fame and Success
57:03 Courage in Identity
01:03:58 Representation Beyond Drag Race
01:11:10 Future Aspirations and Career Reflections
01:15:50 Curiositea: Peppermint Edition
01:27:06 Janet Jackson's Impact and Performances
01:30:13 Top Janet Songs and Personal Favorites
01:34:29 Drag Vultron