Maxi Shield is a Sober Drag Queen: The Untold Story

Maxi Shield has been a drag queen since the 90s, a true Sydney icon. You might’ve seen him perform on Oxford Street or caught him on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. But in today’s episode, I want to introduce you to the unknown Maxi, the one who grew up with 12 siblings, lost his mum at just 10 years old, and endured regular beatings from a step-parent. We chat about performing drag multiple nights a week completely sober and the resurgence of homophobia in 2025. Maxi reminds us how essential ...