# “Very Delta”  Episode #191 (w/ Varla Jean Merman)

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Podcast: [VERY DELTA with Delta Work](https://stenobird.com/podcast/very-delta-with-delta-work-1329112)
Published: 2026-06-01T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We’re kicking off Very Delta’s 2026 Pride celebration with none other than drag legend Varla Jean Merman! Varla spills on Provincetown, Palm Springs, and yes, poppers. With over 30 years in drag, she opens up about the iconic Mr. Shannon (the first drag queen she ever witnessed) and why he remains such a powerful inspiration in her life. Also, the two dive into fan mail, tackling everything from heterosexuals using the word “partner” to nannies who are NOT allies. Baby, it’s Pride season… GTFO! Plus, Delta is? was? a loyal Delta Airlines member but she chose to take American Airlines recently…did it pay off? Listen to Very Delta Ad-Free AND One Day Early on MOM Plus⁠   ⁠Send us an e-mail at readmedelta@gmail.com⁠   FOLLOW DELTA ⁠@deltawork⁠   ⁠VERY DELTA IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCAST See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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