The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina – Details, episodes & analysis

We jump right into the wars—the fashion wars! Connie and Lina break down the rivalry between big NYC fashion designers—which models could walk for whom? And who were you disrespecting if you sat with whom? Child, the anxiety lingers! And then—ding dong!—enter the fabulous fashion designer, model, author, O.G. club kid, and the forever “It” Girl, Dianne Brill! Dianne dishes on her pal Andy Warhol, the myth and the reality (and his endowment), the problem with Ry*n M*rphy (we don’t need to get sued, honey), and what it takes to be a Mugler muse and head judge on Drag Race Germany. And we go fishin’. 

• https://www.jeanpaulgaultier.com/
• https://www.mugler.com/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/patcleveland/
• https://www.karllagerfeldparis.com/
• https://www.ysl.com/
• https://www.alexandermcqueen.com/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/diannebrill/ 
• www.youtube.com/@DianneBrill 
• https://www.wowpresentsplus.com/drag-race-germany
• https://www.instagram.com/bettylago 

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen

Graphic Design Daryl Raymond

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman) ; Courtesy of Peace Bisquit 

 Production Design  Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina

A very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your wonderful support.

OK honey, we get right into it, with just a little side swerve into what the girls are fighting over, grammar lessons, The Eyes of Laura Mars, the commercial for DiAnes hair extensions, our “Labiquita” (LGBTQIA) community freedom fighters, and—ding dong!—star of And Just Like That, Nicole Ari Parker! Nicole pays us a visit to dish on her character’s unforgettable fashion moments, her swoonworthy hubby Boris Kodjoe, school uniforms, and fifteen feet of silk chiffon!  And we go fishin’. 

• The Eyes of Laura Mars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_-4L-mssnQ
• DiAnes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7gmZYa4Dsk 
• And Just Like That https://www.hbomax.com/shows/and-just-like-that/b9c27771-247a-459d-b751-85460d3fd5a2 
• Nicole Ari Parker https://www.instagram.com/nicoleariparker/ 
• Tracey Norman https://www.instagram.com/tracey_africa_norman/ 

You can write to us at Kiki@TheCuttingUp.com

And follow us on instagram:

@TheLinaBradford

@TheRealConnieGirl

@PrideHouseMedia

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen

Graphic Design Daryl Raymond

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman) ; Courtesy of Peace Bisquit 

 Production Design  Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina

A very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your wonderful support.

What happens when two women who’ve seen everything in NYC nightlife—from the Club Kid era to the 2025 Met Gala—finally get to tell their stories? Get ready to laugh, learn, and love with The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina. In this glittering debut episode, your fabulous hosts, NYC nightlife legends Lina Bradford and Connie Fleming, invite you into their world—a delightful mix of pop culture, real-life tea, and personal triumphs, served with a heaping spoonful of humor, sass, and sisterhood.

Lina and Connie kick things off by spilling the tea on what inspired this podcast and their vision for creating a space that's all about learning, unity, and, of course, a good ol’ kiki. They’re here to bring visibility to stories that matter, share their lived experiences in the LGBTQ+ community, and remind us all of the power of love, support, and a perfectly timed read.

From heartfelt reflections to hilarious anecdotes, this episode is as vibrant and dynamic as the duo themselves. So, grab your favorite drink, sit back, and join the fun—your Thursdays just got a whole lot better!

✨ Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – A warm welcome to Cutting Up a Kiki.
• 01:25 – The birth of the podcast: How two icons came together to create magic.
• 02:54 – Community, visibility, and why representation matters more than ever.
• 08:05 – Tackling today’s issues with humor and heart.
• 13:13 – Connie and Lena’s personal stories: Drag, resilience, and love.
• 21:24 – Wrapping up with laughs, love, and a promise for more fabulousness

You can write to us at Kiki@TheCuttingUp.com

And follow us on instagram:

@TheLinaBradford

@TheRealConnieGirl

@PrideHouseMedia

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen

Graphic Design Daryl Raymond

Original Music produced and Written and performed by 8 0 8 Beach John “JC” Carr and Bill Coleman, courtesy of Peace Biscuit. 

 Production Design  Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina

A very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your wonderful support.