74. Betsy Helmer

Secure the Gag

A history making episode of Secure The Gag! For the first time in drag race herstory, I mean, in Secure The gag lore, there has never been an episode recorded IRL. And with great honor comes great responsibility and that’s why this episode’s guest is none other than comedian and actor, Betsy Helmer (UCB, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, FBI: Most Wanted)!!!

And the fun continues as this podcast celebrates online comedy and Betsy has no social media. She won’t even be able to promote the episode so truly one for the books. Nathan and Betsy talk about her relationship to social media apps and online comedy, Betsy’s come up at UCB and love of improv, and taking improv to dramatic work. Betsy also teaches yoga and shares the link between comedy and yoga (not farting apparently). Tune in as two friends catch up and celebrate love, life, and accidentally eating candles.

Secure The Gag is a queer comedy podcast hosted by comedian and writer, Nathan Pearson. Tune in every Monday as Nathan interviews funny queers about their infamous online videos, bits, and success.

Nathan Pearson is a comedian, actor, writer, and host of Secure The Gag based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Atlanta, GA. Recently, he was featured on HBOMax’s Humans By Orientation platform and on the UCB Character's Welcome where his “Guy F**ks His Bully’s Dad” sketch became a viral sensation. Online, Nathan has amassed a following on TikTok and has been featured in Vulture, Instinct, Queerty, Logo’s NewNowNext, and more.

Secure The Gag is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network hosted by WUSSY Mag @wussymag

Hosted by Nathan Pearson @nathankpearson

Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto

Edited by Ryan Andrews @rtayrews

Podcast Art created by Beardy Glasses @beardy.glasses

Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix

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