{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/6ae202977aa7eb2c8a2dc4df?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"BenDeLaCreme & Jinx Monsoon Talk Gremlins, Drag History, and Holiday Trauma","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/1793195665851-f51b52e9-3fa7-4211-a141-dd81d53fbc25.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What happens when two drag icons dive deep into 1980s creature-feature camp? In this episode of <em>The Spark Parade</em>, host Adam is joined by the legendary <strong>BenDeLaCreme</strong> and <strong>Jinkx Monsoon</strong> to discuss the ultimate dark-holiday classic: <strong><em>Gremlins</em></strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in as BenDeLaCreme shares how the film sparked her lifelong love of horror-comedy and trauma processing through laughter, while Jinkx Monsoon acts as an ally of the &quot;Gremlin community&quot; and explains the monumental drag/trans icon status of Greta the Gremlin. From practical effects and Phoebe Cates&#39;s unforgettable chimney monologue to the chaotic brilliance of <em>Gremlins 2</em> and planning anti-holiday stage shows, this conversation is packed with laughs, nostalgia and plenty of camp.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Highlights Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Why <em>Gremlins</em> is the ultimate anti-holiday movie for people who hate Christmas.</li><li>Deconstructing Phoebe Cates&#39;s jaw-dropping childhood trauma monologue.</li><li>Jinkx and Dela on how <em>Gremlins 2</em> serves up meta-humor, world-building, and early drag representation.</li><li>The secret to mixing bubblegum pop with filthy, subversively festive humor (like &quot;Krampus Daddy&quot;).</li><li>Hopes, fears, and apocalyptic timelines for the upcoming <em>Gremlins 3</em>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the Guests:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon at <a href=\"jinkxanddela.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jinkxanddela.com</a> and catch their latest theatrical holiday spectacular on tour! </li></ul>","author_name":"Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews"}