Outlaws with TS Madison

"If you throw enough shit against the wall, eventually something will stick." If You're New Subscribe ► /@outlawswithtsmadison Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell are the co-founders of World of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race, and the creators of the new drag comedy film Stop! That! Train! Join our Patreon for "STILL RECORDING" bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, merch discounts, community voting, and more!  www.patreon.com/outlawswithtsmadison "Outlaws" is hosted by TS Madison, and is part of the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts, co-produced by Turtle Run Entertainment.   FOLLOW World of Wonder Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/worldofwonder/?hl=en YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WOWPresents Website → https://signup.wowpresentsplus.com/   FOLLOW OUTLAWS Twitter/X → https://x.com/outlawspodcast_ Instagram →   outlaws.podcast   TikTok →   outlaws.podcast     FOLLOW TS MADISON Twitter/X → https://x.com/tsmadisonatl1 Instagram →   / tsmadison   YouTube →    / @therealtsmadison   TikTok →   / therealtsmadison     FOLLOW TYLER RABINOWITZ Instagram →   / tylerrabinowitz   TikTok →   / tylerrabinowitz   Vimeo → https://vimeo.com/tylerrabinowitz   FOLLOW TURTLE RUN ENTERTAINMENT Instagram →   / turtlerunentertainment   TikTok →   / turtlerunentertainment   YouTube →    / @turtlerunentertainment   Website → https://www.turtlerunent.com   New episodes weekly on iHeartPodcasts. Join our Patreon for exclusive content.: https://patreon.com/outlawswithtsmadisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-winning songwriter, Broadway star, producer, and the longest-running Real Housewife in franchise history — Kandi Burruss sits down with TS Madison for a deeply personal conversation about building an empire, surviving the villain edit, and coming out of the matrix.  Madison kicks things off by honoring Kandi as the first person to introduce her to mainstream media, and from there, it's all love, all real, and all business. Kandi TALKS HER SHIT like we've NEVER heard before — running down a résumé that stretches from signing with Xscape at 16, to writing "No Scrubs" for TLC, to becoming the first Black woman to win ASCAP's Songwriter of the Year award. Add in 14 straight seasons of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," a Grammy, a Tony nomination, an Emmy nomination, winning "The Masked Singer," an adult entertainment empire (yes, she has the awards to prove it), and five Broadway productions — including the record-breaking "Othello" with Denzel Washington, currently "& Juliet," and the upcoming "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" starring Taraji P. Henson and directed by Debbie Allen. Then, the conversation goes there. Kandi opens up about her divorce from Todd Tucker, addressing the rumors, the prenup speculation, and the internet lawyers who don't even practice in Georgia. She sets the record straight — and she's not here to confirm or deny anything else. She also gets candid about what it's been like to always be cast as the villain — from middle school, to Xscape, to the Housewives reunion couch — and what it takes to keep pushing when people project their issues onto your success. Also in this episode: Would Kandi ever return to RHOA? (Not right now, honey.) Which Housewives friendships were real? (Kenya and Cynthia made the cut.) What would she ask NeNe Leakes if they sat down together? (Spoiler: "What did I do to you?") And could we see an all-Black reimagining of "Little Shop of Horrors" starring TS Madison as Audrey II? Kandi says she's interested — and we are manifesting this into existence. It's not too late to catch Kandi on Broadway, starring in "& Juliet!" at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre until March 8, 2026. Get your tickets now! Subscribe to "OUTLAWS" with TS Madison for conversations that honor the legends who made space for all of us. Check out past episodes with Cynthia Bailey, Mo'Nique, Kelli Ferrell, Tamar Braxton, and more! "Outlaws" is hosted by TS Madison, and is part of the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts and iHeartRadio, co-produced by Turtle Run Entertainment.Join our Patreon for exclusive content.: https://patreon.com/outlawswithtsmadisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trans Pageant Legend Mimi Marks on 40 Years of Living Unapologetically Trans icon and Miss Continental 1992 winner Mimi Marks sits down with TS Madison for a raw, emotional conversation about four decades of refusing to hide. From winning Miss Waterloo in 1986 to becoming one of the most legendary names in pageant history, Mimi shares how a kid from Iowa who always knew she was a girl found her community—and her voice—when drag became her doorway to living authentically. In This Episode: How Mimi discovered trans community in Milwaukee drag bars in the 1980s Navigating the Jerry Springer era and exploitative daytime television The legacy of Chicago's Baton Show Lounge and pageant excellence Why "boy team/girl team" never made sense for trans kids How Mimi's relationship with her siblings has changed and why The impact of Fox News and Pro-Trump propaganda on Mimi's family What the next generation of trans performers needs to know about their history Mimi's first time seeing Madison's viral Ursula monologue (and falling in love with her talent) The importance of being on time, professional excellence, and respecting the craft Trans history. Pageant royalty. Mutual admiration between two legends who paved the way. Featured Guest: Mimi Marks (@mimimarks11) - Miss Continental 1992, Chicago Baton Show Lounge icon, Jerry Springer alum, trans pageant pioneer Topics: transgender history, drag pageants, LGBTQ culture, trans representation, Jerry Springer, Chicago nightlife, trans elders, pageant competition, living authentically, 1980s trans community, Miss Continental, Baton Show Lounge, trans activism, queer history Subscribe to "OUTLAWS" with TS Madison for conversations that honor the legends who made space for all of us. Check out past episodes with Gigi Gorgeous, Laverne Cox, ballroom icon Sexy Lexy and more! "Outlaws" is hosted by TS Madison, and is part of the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts and iHeartRadio, co-produced by Turtle Run Entertainment.Join our Patreon for exclusive content.: https://patreon.com/outlawswithtsmadisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, TS Madison is tapping into the SOURCE with psychic medium, minister, and spiritual teacher Dr. Lakara Foster.  It's Miss Lakara with the gift - DON'T call her a witch! They're asking big questions, like is there a hell and are we headed there?  (Spoiler alert, Lakara doesn't think so!) She tells us how she starting seeing spirits at three years old, and how her gift informs her work as a pastor - including the fear many christians have of mediums.   And could Madison have a touch of the gift? The world better look out for the Book of Madison, cos she's been preaching on the daily! Hear more from Dr. Lakara Foster on The Medium Roast Podcast, and check out her episode with Maddie! “Outlaws” is hosted by TS Madison and is part of the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts, co-produced by Turtle Run Entertainment.Join our Patreon for exclusive content.: https://patreon.com/outlawswithtsmadisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A re-release of one of our most important "Outlaws" episodes. U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett finds a pocket of time between floor votes at the U.S. House of Representatives to join TS Madison for a powerful, no-nonsense conversation about the pivotal era of American History that we are living through. We are deeply proud to have Representative Crockett as part of the "Outlaws" story. We’ll be back with brand-new episodes on January 20th, 2026, but in the meantime we feel strongly that this one is worth a second listen.  We recorded this conversation on the very day our series premiere with Tina Knowles aired, before the show had even found its footing or audience. Congresswoman Crockett enthusiastically showed up anyway, and that kind of solidarity with TS Madison and her following is something we will never forget. Now, as she runs for the U.S. Senate, and as we face Year 2 of the current administration, her words of wisdom in this episode feel even more urgent and enduring. In this episode, Madison speaks candidly about her fears for democracy and for the safety of not only trans community, but also for leaders such as Rep. Crockett who continue to fearlessly advocate for the most vulnerable among us. Rep. Crockett breaks down how she handles the current President’s constant attacks on her intelligence and why he seems so fixated on her when there is so much else burning. Together, they unpack the “find out” phase the country is living through, Project 2025, and what it means to keep showing up when you are being dismissed not just by the other side, but by people who are supposed to be on yours. They also talk about the dangerous complacency of the “we survived Trump 1.0, we’ll be fine” crowd who are now eating their words; what it's like to live between D.C., Texas, and the sky; Elon Musk; and what it costs to be a Black woman in public life who refuses to shrink. Rep. Crockett reflects on the irony that the constituents in rural communities are the ones most dependent on things she fights for, like SNAP benefits, yet are often represented by politicians actively working to gut it.  As Rep. Crockett now runs for the U.S. Senate, this clear-eyed conversation beautifully exemplifies why voices like hers matter so much right now. If you want to understand what leadership looks like in this moment, start here.Join our Patreon for exclusive content.: https://patreon.com/outlawswithtsmadisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TS Madison is joined by actor, model, songwriter, music producer, trans icon, (and Miss Mary’s celebrity crush), Laith Ashley! On “Outlaws,” we want to open up a space for guests to break their identity and discuss the big issues in the LGBTQ+ community. With a background in social work for queer youth and too many “first trans man to–” labels to count (not to mention, a Taylor Swift music video appearance), Laith is the perfect guest to get into the trans experience. Laith opens up about his early experiences with gender nonconformity, messaging around not being “feminine” enough, and eventually growing into his identity as a trans man. He and Maddie discuss their respective experiences being trans entertainers in the spotlight– including the lessons they’ve learned both from within and outside of the community.  Also: The fluidity of labels; why Laith identifies as “Afro-Caribbean” rather than “Latino”; T4T relationships; how anti-intellectualism and transphobia feed off of each other; the importance of sexual health education; and a brief interlude on the US’s imperial history. And Maddie says this discussion is not over… maybe a part 2 in the New Year? "Outlaws" is hosted by TS Madison, and is part of the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts, co-produced by Turtle Run Entertainment.Join our Patreon for exclusive content.: https://patreon.com/outlawswithtsmadisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.