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Las Culturistas · April 29, 2026 · 1h 26m

"Washingtonian" (w/ Brandi Carlile)

Brandi Carlile
Show Notes

Brandi Carlile joins Matt and Bowen to talk about her early days in Seattle's gay scene, how grunge and rock shaped her sound, and the life-changing impact of a Grey's Anatomy sync. She shares stories about hanging with Joni Mitchell and being called to a table-side mission for Mariah Carey. The conversation also covers queer country in the '90s, high-five etiquette, and cross-cultural dating.

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Highlights

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Discovering Gay Life and Dating in Seattle
Brandi reflects on moving to Seattle and finding the city's gay scene and dating as a young queer person.
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Grunge and Rock Influence on Her Sound
Brandi discusses how the shameless drama of grunge and rock and roll shaped her musical style.
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Grey's Anatomy Changed Everything
Brandi credits Grey's Anatomy for being the moment that truly transformed her career.
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Joni Mitchell Rips Into the Pop Girlies
Brandi recalls hanging out with Joni Mitchell while she candidly criticized modern pop stars.
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Queer Culture Intersecting with '90s Country
Brandi and the hosts explore how queer culture intertwined with country music in the 1990s in a huge way.
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Misc

✧Brandi tells the story of being summoned by Mariah Carey to fix a bra strap at dinner.
✧Matt and Bowen launch a condemnation of high-five dodgers.
✧Discussion on what it's like to date British people.
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