Ryan Crawford

Ryan Crawford is an online content marketer, social media manager, and whisky fan. As a Northwest native, he’s a devoted activist and an environmentally-conscious sexpot. You can find more of his writing at Seattle Gay Scene, Gay City Anthologies 3-5, Arcana: the Tarot Poetry Anthology, and in several corporate publications..
Behind Torrey Pines: Interviewing Clyde Petersen

Behind Torrey Pines: Interviewing Clyde Petersen

With star-studded casts, poignant subject matter, and diverse perspectives, TWIST: Seattle Queer Film Festival is set to be especially profound this year. But one film is already a standout for the 21st annual lineup: Torrey Pines, the festival’s opening night film, screening Thursday 10/13 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.

Ru-minations: Selling Out

Ru-minations: Selling Out

Folks, this season of All-Stars has been one of the best—if not the best—season of Drag Race to date. But this week’s episode took a hard turn, and got the flack on social media to prove it. Let’s dig in.

Ru-minations: Bitter Ru-venge

Ru-minations: Bitter Ru-venge

This is it. The moment we’ve all been waiting for. The revelation behind the “Revenge” twist of All-Stars Season 2. And girl, prepare your taste buds, because this sumptuous feast is salty as hell. Last week’s episode ended with all 4 eliminated queens glaring through the one-way vanity mirror, just in time to catch Phi Phi O’Hara badmouthing Alyssa Edwards after Alaska eliminated her.

Ru-minations: Double Taken

Ru-minations: Double Taken

Shocked? Despondent? Aghast? How would you describe your feelings after this week’s Drag Race All-Stars episode? Try bloodthirsty, because “Ru-venge” is a dish best served juicy.

Ru-minations: She’s Herstory

Ru-minations: She’s Herstory

Buckle that sequined seatbelt, girl, because this roller coaster is a doozy. Just 3 episodes in and we’ve already got some crazy ups and down! This week’s episode started off as usual with the queens discussing last week’s elimination

Ru-minations: Get Snatched or Go Home

Ru-minations: Get Snatched or Go Home

Everyone take a step forward if you’re ready for All-Stars Season 2! Not so fast, Adore Delano. I must be mistaken. You see, I thought we came here for RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars. Not Toddlers and Tiaras, where little piggies wee-wee-wee all the way home. We’ll get to that.

Ry’s Ru-minations: Purse First Finale

Ry’s Ru-minations: Purse First Finale

Children, what a fantastic season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. We got glamor, creativity, comedy, and some memorable moments to go down in herstory forever. And this week, Season 8 went out with a bang as the final 3 queens vied for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. The finale was big, bold, and entertaining from beginning to end.

Ry’s Ru-minations: Reading With Mother

Ry’s Ru-minations: Reading With Mother

Whoa, children. We’re now at the Top 5, and the competition is steep! In this week’s 90-minute episode, the queens clashed and bickered about whose esthetic was better than whose. Basically, “My drag is draggier than your drag will ever be!” And of course, Derrick...

Ry’s Ru-minations: Rigged RuPaulitics

Ry’s Ru-minations: Rigged RuPaulitics

In case your racist uncle hasn’t praised Trump or Cruz in a while, or it’s been more than 5 minutes since you’ve heard a Bernie supporter crucify Hillary for not being poor enough, fret not. Look no further than RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 to experience all the...