Very Delta is a conversational comedy podcast and web series hosted by American drag queen Delta Work which premiered on July 4, 2022.[1] Styled as a "luxury public access podcast", the series features Work discussing first world problems, interviewing guests and answering fan letters.[2] The show is aired through Moguls of Media's YouTube channel.[3]
| Very Delta | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Delta Work |
| Genre | Comedy, Beauty |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly (Monday) |
| Length | 41–81 minutes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| No. of episodes | 104 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | July 4, 2022 |
| Provider | MOM (Moguls of Media) |
| Related | |
| Website | https://verydelta.com/ |
History
editVery Delta began as a temporary replacement show for Delta Work's podcast Very That which she co-hosted with Raja Gemini while Raja went on tour after appearing on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. However, the show quickly blossomed into a "bona fide sensation... part gospel, part talk show, and wholly singular, just like the queen at its helm". Delta continued to host Very That upon Raja's return while fronting Very Delta, until Very That was eventually rested.[4]
In July 2023 More Very Delta, an extension of the main podcast available exclusively to MOM Plus Gold subscribers, premiered.[5]
Format
editEach episode of Very Delta begins with the segment "Go Off Delta!", in which the host discusses whichever topic is on her mind. The opening segment's themes "have run the gamut from customer service to social norms", but typically focus on what are considered first world problems. The show has received criticism for this, but Delta "recognizes that her ability to talk about food and the banalities of everyday life is a "privilege" - "there's so many bigger things happening," she says".[6]
The second and longest segment of the show, typically lasting around 30 minutes, is an interview with Delta's guest, often a mainstay of the Southern California nightlife scene. Delta's RuPaul's Drag Race castmates Detox, Raja and Manila Luzon have each appeared more than once.[7] The final segment of each episode is "Read Me Delta!" in which Delta and her guest read and respond to fan letters asking questions and seeking advice.
Episodes
edit| No. in series | Title | Length | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ""Are You a Lady Like Me?" (w/ Samantha Hale)" | 54:28 | TBA |
| 2 | ""Are You Intellectual Like Me?" (w/ Natasha Estrada)" | 57:38 | TBA |
| 3 | ""Are You Beguiled By a Bargain Like Me?" (w/ Detox)" | 43:27 | TBA |
| 4 | ""Are You Serving The Community Like Me?" (w/ Jazzmun)" | 52:25 | TBA |
| 5 | ""Are You A Brunch Enthusiast Like Me?" (w/ Sharok)" | 49:52 | TBA |
| 6 | ""Do You Love A Statement Hat?" (w/ Eddie DeBarr)" | 49:59 | TBA |
| 7 | ""Are you Spicy and Creamy Like Me?" (w/ David Rios)" | 53:08 | TBA |
| 8 | ""Are You An Eye-Con Like Me?" (w/ Raja)" | 57:54 | TBA |
| 9 | ""If You Like Angel, You'll Love Cloud Demon" (w/ Jonny McGovern)" | 48:43 | TBA |
| 10 | ""Are You Romantic Like Me?" (w/ Vander Von Odd)" | 46:21 | TBA |
| 11 | ""Are You Pre-Sweetened Like Me?" (w/ Alaska)" | 53:38 | TBA |
| 12 | ""Do You Wear Your Hair in a Ponytail Like Me?" (w/ Tony Medina)" | 47:16 | TBA |
| 13 | ""Do You Dress Yourself Up In Chanel Like Me?" (w/ Chanel Perrillo)" | 52:58 | TBA |
| 14 | ""Are You Very Scary Delta Like Me?" (w/ Mayhem Miller)" | 47:51 | TBA |
| 15 | ""Were You Moisturized in a Past Life Like Me?" (w/ Madame Pamita)" | 49:14 | TBA |
| 16 | ""Do You Love A Gift Card Like Me?" (w/ Landon Cider)" | 1:07:20 | TBA |
| 17 | ""Are You High Voltage Like Me?" (w/ Obi)" | 46:32 | October 24, 2022 |
| 18 | ""Very Delta Live" (w/ Jackie Beat)" | 55:15 | TBA |
| 19 | ""Do You Add Non-Diary Creamer Like Me?" (w/ Jujubee)" | 57:14 | TBA |
| 20 | ""Are You Estranja Like Me?" (w/ Laganja Estranja)" | 1:04:46 | TBA |
| 21 | ""Do You Like Long Walks In The Kitchen Like Me?" (w/ Esteban Castillo)" | 1:00:07 | TBA |
| 22 | ""Are You Annie Potts Like Me?” (w/ Fena Barbitall)" | 1:09:54 | TBA |
| 23 | ""Are You Very Merry Delta Like Me?" (w/ Nick Pagliochini)" | 46:56 | TBA |
| 24 | ""Are You Cake Like Me?" (w/ Andrew Fuller)" | 1:09:58 | TBA |
| 25 | ""Do You Show Them How You Burlesque Like Me?" (w/ Jessabelle Thunder)" | 1:12:24 | TBA |
| 26 | ""Do You Keep Your Christmas Tree Up Like Me?" (w/ Jaida Essence Hall)" | 1:07:22 | TBA |
| 27 | ""Do You Have Katz Like Me?" (w/ Evan Ross Katz)" | 1:04:11 | TBA |
| 28 | ""Is It Your Birthday Episode Like Me?" (w/ Jewels Long Beach)" | 1:15:44 | TBA |
| 29 | ""Are You In The Sweet Dewy Woman Brigade Like Me?" (w/ Mrs. Kasha Davis)" | 1:02:10 | TBA |
| 30 | ""Are You Notorious Like Me?" (w/ Margaret Cho)" | 1:02:58 | TBA |
| 31 | ""Are You a Goddess Like Me?” (w/ Venus D-Lite)" | 54:54 | TBA |
| 32 | ""Are You Successful Like Me?" (w/ Mariah Balenciaga)" | 1:08:23 | TBA |
| 33 | ""Do You Feel Love Like Me?" (w/ Kylie Sonique Love)" | 1:21:02 | TBA |
| 34 | ""Do You Gay Kitchen Like Me?" (w/ Elliott Norris)" | 50:56 | TBA |
| 35 | ""Are You Nicole Paige Brooks Like Me?" (w/ Nicole Paige Brooks)" | 1:04:27 | TBA |
| 36 | ""Are You Delta Lake Like Me?" (w/ Darienne Lake)" | 1:11:29 | TBA |
| 37 | ""Do You Carrión Like Me?" (w/ April Carrión)" | 1:03:25 | TBA |
| 38 | ""Are You Coco For Peru Like Me?" (w/ Coco Peru)" | 1:21:55 | TBA |
| 39 | ""Do You XOXO, Cody Like Me?" (w/ Cody Rigsby)" | 1:04:17 | TBA |
| 40 | ""Do You Very Naomi Smalls Like Me?" (w/ Naomi Smalls)" | 1:16:53 | TBA |
| 41 | ""Do You Very Rhea Litré Like Me?" (w/ Rhea Litré)" | 1:05:50 | TBA |
| 42 | ""Are You a Rainbow Like Me?" (w/ Mark Kanemura)" | 1:02:38 | TBA |
| 43 | ""Can You Carmen Carrera Like Me?" (w/ Carmen Carrera)" | 1:00:08 | TBA |
| 44 | ""Do You Love Lola Like Me?" (w/ Lola)" | 55:49 | TBA |
| 45 | "(w/ Manila Luzon)" | 56:00 | TBA |
| 46 | ""Are You Trixie Mattel Like Me?" (w/ Trixie Mattel)" | 1:10:12 | TBA |
| 47 | ""Are You Beguiled By A Byer?" (w/ Nicole Byer)" | 56:36 | TBA |
| 48 | ""Are You Beguiled By A BibleGirl?" (w/ BibleGirl)" | 55:28 | TBA |
| 49 | ""Do You Adore Cilantro Like Me?" (w/ Adore Delano)" | 58:13 | TBA |
| 50 | ""Are You A MOM Executive Like Me?" (w/ Willam)" | 58:30 | June 26, 2023 |
| 51 | ""Are You Coco For The Chanell Twins?" (w/ Christy Girlington & Linda Evangelipstick)" | 57:14 | August 3, 2023 |
| 52 | ""One-year Anniversary Like Me!" (w/ DiDa Ritz)" | 1:03:50 | August 10, 2023 |
| 53 | ""Are You Beguiled By A Betty?" (w/ Daya Betty)" | 56:37 | August 17, 2023 |
| 54 | ""Are You Beguiled By A Biqtch?" (w/ Biqtch Puddin)" | 54:18 | July 24, 2023 |
| 55 | ""Are You Very Delta Fan Favourite Kelly Mantle?" (w/ Kelly Mantle)" | 55:44 | July 31, 2023 |
| 56 | ""Do You Live For Maria Like Me?" (w/ Maria Roman-Taylorson)" | 57:23 | August 7, 2023 |
| 57 | ""Are You The Drag Queen Like Me?" (w/ Bob The Drag Queen)" | 1:05:57 | August 14, 2023 |
| 58 | ""Are You A Lady Bunny Like Me?" (w/ Lady Bunny)" | 52:52 | August 21, 2023 |
| 59 | ""Do You Hit It Like Me?" (w/ Candis Cayne)" | 58:40 | August 28, 2023 |
| 60 | ""Are You Thorgeous Like Me?" (w/ Thorgy Thor)" | 1:04:38 | September 4, 2023 |
| 61 | ""Are You Orville Like Me?" (w/ Orville Peck)" | 1:00:46 | September 11, 2023 |
| 62 | ""Do You Have 6 Like Me?" (w/ 6)" | 58:24 | September 18, 2023 |
| 63 | ""Do You Oop! Like Me?" (w/ Jasmine Masters)" | 59:14 | September 25, 2023 |
| 64 | ""Are You Sugar & Spice Like Me?" (w/ Sugar & Spice)" | 1:10:46 | October 2, 2023 |
| 65 | ""Are You A Forever Eye-Con Like Me?" (w/ Raja)" | 1:02:21 | October 9, 2023 |
| 66 | ""Are You Very Scary Essex?" (w/ Cheryl Hole)" | 55:51 | October 16, 2023 |
| 67 | ""Are You Beguiled By Big Dee?" (w/ Big Dee)" | 55:15 | October 23, 2023 |
| 68 | ""Are You LaQueer Like Me?" (w/ Madame LaQueer)" | 56:09 | October 30, 2023 |
| 69 | ""Are You Very Jazmyn?" (w/ Jazmyn Simone)" | 49:59 | November 6, 2023 |
| 70 | ""Are You Moni Stat Like Me?" (w/ Moni Stat)" | 53:59 | November 13, 2023 |
| 71 | ""Are You Very Del Rio?" (w/ Bianca Del Rio)" | 1:05:38 | November 20, 2023 |
| 72 | ""Do You Hieeee! Like Me?" (w/ Ongina)" | 58:45 | November 27, 2023 |
| 73 | ""Are You Mariah Carey Like Me?" (w/ Mariah Carey Carrie)" | 56:07 | TBA |
| 74 | ""Are You Velour Like Me?" (w/ Sasha Velour)" | 48:54 | December 11, 2023 |
| 75 | ""Do You Go To The Buffet Like Me?" (w/ Kendra Onixx)" | 58:10 | December 18, 2023 |
| 76 | "“Do You Celebrate Your Birthday Like Me? (w/ Mija)" | 50:30 | January 22, 2024 |
| 77 | ""Are You A Model Like Me?" (w/ Luxx Noir London)" | 1:01:29 | January 29, 2024 |
| 78 | ""Are You Running For Congress Like Me?" (w/ Maebe A. Girl)" | 54:53 | February 5, 2024 |
| 79 | ""Do You Brush Your Chest Hair Like Me?" (w/ Mr. Teddy Bear)" | 49:18 | February 12, 2024 |
| 80 | ""Are You A Fat Slur Like Me?" (w/ Meatball)" | 1:07:54 | February 19, 2024 |
| 81 | ""Are You The Drag Lord Like Me?" (w/ Manila Luzon)" | 59:59 | March 4, 2024 |
| 82 | ""Do You Like Tiny Foods Like Me?" (w/ Scarlett BoBo)" | 49:45 | March 11, 2024 |
| 83 | "“Do You Own A Production Company Like Me?” (w/ Phoenix)" | 56:08 | March 18, 2024 |
| 84 | "“Are You Escándalo Like Me?” (w/ Jessica Wild)" | 51:06 | March 25, 2024 |
| 85 | "“Do You Slunch Like Me?” (w/ Katya)" | 58:35 | April 1, 2024 |
| 86 | "“Are You A Future Wife Like Me?” (w/ Dulcé Sloan)" | 49:53 | April 8, 2024 |
| 87 | "“Do You Fix Toilets Like Me?” (w/ Loosey LaDuca)" | 59:53 | April 15, 2024 |
| 88 | "“Are You A Jerky Connoisseur Like Me?” (w/ Angeria Paris VanMicheals)" | 1:01:40 | April 22, 2024 |
| 89 | "“Are You Mami And Papi Like Me?” (w/ Naysha Lopez)" | 1:04:17 | April 29, 2024 |
| 90 | "“Are You A Dreamgirl Like Me?” (w/ Fontasia L’Amour)" | 53:54 | May 6, 2024 |
| 91 | "Eureka O'Hara talks about drug usage, $400 tips and her favorite gumbo" | 1:01:46 | May 13, 2024 |
| 92 | ""Do You Krump For Christ Like Me?" (w/ Jonathan Carson & Zachariah Porter)" | 53:54 | May 20, 2024 |
| 93 | "Melissa Befierce talks about Dragula, La Llorona and dead fish in the club" | 1:01:28 | May 27, 2024 |
| 94 | "Cosmo Queen of Melrose talks about trade, substance abuse & cruising in the 80’s" | 1:02:04 | June 3, 2024 |
| 95 | "Salina EsTitties talks about throwing ass, Cool Ranch Doritos and her EP “Homegirl”" | 1:01:22 | June 10, 2024 |
| 96 | "“Are You A Showgirl Like Me?” with Vanity Halston" | 1:00:19 | June 17, 2024 |
| 97 | "“Are You In The Burlesque Hall of Fame Like Me?” w/ Tito Bonito" | 59:32 | June 24, 2024 |
| 98 | "“Are You A Fashion Wellness Queen Like Me?” w/ Detox" | 59:38 | July 1, 2024 |
| 99 | "“Do You Goon Like Me?” with John Hill" | 58:00 | July 8, 2024 |
| 100 | "“Are You 100 Like Me?” with Raja" | 57:20 | July 15, 2024 |
| 101 | "“Do You Love Sausage Like Me?” with Daniel Franzese" | 56:20 | July 22, 2024 |
| 102 | "“Are You A Drag Legend Like Me?” with Sherry Vine" | 59:26 | July 29, 2024 |
| 103 | ""Are You A Creature of the Night Like Me?" with Lushious Massacr" | 58:00 | August 5, 2024 |
| 104 | ""Do You Love Nutcrackers Like Me?" with Shannel" | 1:00:47 | August 12, 2024 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Los Angeles Times Best of the Southland Awards | Best Local Radio/Podcast Personality (Orange County) | Won | [8] |
| Best Local Radio/Podcast Personality (South Bay) | Won | [9] | ||
| Best Local Radio/Podcast Personality (Westside) | Won | [10] | ||
| Best Local Radio/Podcast Personality (Overall) | Won | [11] | ||
| 2024 | Queerty Awards | Podcast | Runner-up | [12][13] |
References
edit- ^ "Very Delta | Shows | MOM Podcasts". www.everybodysaymom.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "VERY DELTA with Delta Work on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "Very Delta". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Summers, Joan. "The Gospel According to Delta Work". Paper Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "@verydeltapod: "Are you a lady like Delta Work ? Looking for a Very Very experience? Well look no further, the first episode of More Very Delta airs tonight at 6pm PT here"". Twitter. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Lamour, Joseph. "I can't get enough of this drag queen's strong food opinions". Today. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Very Delta #98 "Are You A Fashion Wellness Queen Like Me?" w/ Detox". YouTube. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Delta Work: Local Radio/Podcast Personality - Orange County". Best of the Southland. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Delta Work: Local Radio/Podcast Personality (South Bay)". Best of the Southland. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "Delta Work: Local Radio/Podcast Personality (Westside)". Best of the Southland. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "Best Local Radio/Podcast Personality - Best of the Best". Best of the Southland. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "@Queerty: "The #Queerties are here! Congrats to @verydeltapod , nominee for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. Vote for all your #LGBTQ+ favorites once a day until voting closes on February 22nd! 🏳️🌈🏆🍿"". Twitter. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Podcast Winners". The Queerties. Retrieved 28 March 2024.