Poise! Personality! Originality! Is the judging criteria for Alternative Miss World, “Beauty has nothing to do with!” Andrew Logan

In The Grand Podcast 'In Conversation With Special' Ally Wolf Interviews Andrew Logan, creator of The Alternation Miss World in 1972, held at The Grand in 1995, and returning to The Globe for it’s 50th year in 2022. 

"Part of my enormous love for The Grand comes from it’s amazingly varied history, from a Variety Hall to a Theatre, Cinema to a Bingo Hall, Nightclub and Live Venue to our own creation of it as a Palace Of Modern Variety today. Digging through our past and finding out more is a never ending fantastical journey, so when our very own Jack Cullen discovered we hosted The Alternative Miss World it filled my heart with joy!”

“This event more than any other I’ve discovered in our past joined so many dots for me connecting our history with what we do today. Not only that but’s also been a huge influence on nightlife culture UK & world wide - paving a way for a more inclusive society with a message which still rings true & needs re-enforcing today. It was an honour to be able to discuss all this and much more with Andrew in this hour special of The Grand Podcast. “ Ally Wolf 

PS - I really missed Max & Claire though, don't worry, Macca's not gone and left The Beatles, they will be back next week with all your favourite nonsense! 

Massive thank you's to 
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Superstar Guest: Andrew Logan
Researcher: Jack Cullen 
Thank you to Andrew’s assistant Sakib Khan for making this happen for us. 
Pre & Post Production: Dale Aston & Lemmy Ashton
Artwork Skillz: Amy Elliot-Andrew & Canva
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The Grand Podcast ‘In Conversation With Andrew Logan'

INCOMING! Bimini Bon Boulash joins The Grand's podcast, talking about handling mega fame, explaining what drag means to them, and giving us the scoop on dropping a brand new single which Bimini describes as "a Brit pop mash-up of Lily Allen and Blur". 

The Drag Race UK super star reminisces on gigs, including a Clapham Grand show last year at which she came untucked and nearly went viral on YouTube. Bimini talks about Jonny Woo, John Sizzle and the East London drag scene that they hail from, revolving around The Glory.

Tayce and Awhora then crash into the office to spill some tipsy tea on Ginny Lemon and Sister Sister. Awhora has a meltdown over Tayce's terrible housemate habits - like starting to cook salmon and then forgetting about it for four days, while Tayce reveals Awhora's wild spending habits down the supermarket! Awhora's vivacious hell-raising cries alone make this episode a must-listen and could possibly trigger a zombie apocalypse. 

And as ever - our gorgeous podcast hosts discuss all things showbiz here at Clapham Grand, including a surprise visit from Dizzee Rascal, last week's incident with Will.I.Am causing a traffic jam at Clapham Junction, plus a dodgy VO5 commercial, a pansexual dating show and a new comedy venture "LMAOnaise" starring Jayde Adams and Len Blanco.

Further shouts outs in this episode go to Mighty Hoopla, Klub Kids, Penguin Bars, Margo Marshall, Claire's physiotherapist, Princess Julia, Lawrence Chaney, Zoe Paskett, Drunk Women Solving Crime, Jack Cullen, LIPSYNC1000, Rhys Pieces and of course Bimini's side-kick Barbs!

Pop your airpods in, get your fave tracksuit Febrezed and ready for a river walk, or start cleaning that living room all ready for tomorrow's TV event of the century - the grand final of Drag Race UK Season 2, and have a cracking good listen to our favourite podcast episode yet!

This episode features strong language, adult themes and various levels of orgasm from Awhora.

HOSTED BY Ally Wolf, Maxy Razor and Claire Street

Massive thank you's to 

Superstar Guests: Bimini Bon Boulash, Tayce & Awhora
Pre & Post Production: Dale Aston & Lemmy Ashton
Words & PR: Jack Cullen
Artwork Skillz: Amy Elliot-Andrews & Canva
Photos: Corinne Cumming

The Grand Podcast Episode Four: THE BIMINI, AWHORA AND TAYCE TAKEOVER!

Ally Wolf, Max & Claire, three vital cogs in the glorious machine that is The Clapham Grand, attempt to record what could turn into a weekly podcast all about the weird & wonderful world of The Grand, and their own slightly strange, but entertaining lives.... In their own words....

This pilot episode (pilot, who we kidding... we love talking) see's us tackle high end matters such as standout lost property items and if Caitlyn Jenner is bigger than Bruno Mars, whilst giving birth to what will no doubt become both regular features and fan favourites 'what's in the disco ball of Switzerland' and 'the weeks global watercooler moment'!

There's superstar interviews with publicist, keen mudlarker and polish drag empresario Jack Cullen - who tackles his specialist subject Texas in the 'Quiz of the Week' and Tik Tok sensation Olivia Gregorian plays Stationary Charades... and a whole load of over talking which we can but hope over time we  learn to stop doing.... baby steps yeah, baby steps...go easy on us!

So pop your headphones on, tackle another lock down walk, and allow us transport you behind the scenes at one of London's most iconic, and silly, venue's.....

Massive thank you's to:
Superstar Guests: Jack Cullen & Olivia Gregorian 
Pre & Post Production: Dale Aston & Lemmy Ashton (no relation...lolz)
Artwork Skillz: Amy Elliot-Andrew & Canva

The Grand Podcast Pilot Episode

A Grand Podcast Episode One

Ally Wolf, Max & Claire, three vital cogs in the glorious machine that is The Clapham Grand, attempt to record what could turn into a weekly podcast all about the weird & wonderful world of The Grand, and their own slightly strange, but entertaining lives.... In their own words....

After a ground breaking Pilot Episode, which drew rave reviews across the podcast related boards, our iconic trio are back from what’s been cleverly titled ‘Episode #1’! This week see’s super special guests Asttina & Tayce from RuPaul’s Drag Race pop in for exclusive interviews, the glorious Nessy is our Stationary Caller, the bloody brilliant ‘It’s A Sin’ features in the brand new section ‘Book Club (but it’s not about books)’ and of course it’s snack central in the ’Disco Ball Of Switzerland’ and our never-ending quest to find a jingle....

So pop your headphones on, tackle another lock down walk, and allow us transport you behind the scenes at one of London's most iconic, and silly, venue's.....

Massive thank you's to: 
Superstar Guests: Tayce, Asttina & Nessy 
Pre & Post Production: Dale Aston & Lemmy Ashton (no relation...lolz) 
Artwork Skillz: Amy Elliot-Andrew & Canva
Photo werk: Jack Cullen

The Grand Podcast Episode One

The Grand Podcast is back for it’s second episode, fresh from a little break and newly available on SPOTIFY! This week see’s the team compensating for the lack of celeb interviews (internet issues.... all will be explained) by doing what they do best - mainly talking about themselves!

This week Claire introduces us to her fascination with Murder Porn, Max enlightens us to his back up career choice as an estate agent and Ally reveals his past in a Bee Gee’s tribute band. There's also The Grand’s dashing bar manager Terry as this weeks Stationary Caller and The Disco Ball of Switzerland takes on a taste test with McVities new range of HobNobs & Digestives....

So pop your headphones on, tackle another lock down walk, and allow us transport you behind the scenes at one of London's most iconic, and silly, venue's.....

Massive thank you's to:
 Superstar Guest: Terry Saunders 
Pre & Post Production: Dale Aston & Lemmy Ashton
Artwork Skillz: Amy Elliot-Andrew & Canva

The Grand Podcast Episode Two

Slam dunkin’ into Episode Three, this weeks Grand Podcast see’s a very special super celebrity stationary corner appearance by Radio X’s Toby Tarrant, the we talk over the last weeks streams from Jake Bugg & Tom Grennan, there’s results of our Murder Porn Book Club, but more importantly IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ROAD MAP and our return to full capacity shows as we catch up together for the first time to talk about what it means for us and The Grand.

*This was a special evening recording of the podcast and we were a little bit more hyper than usual, there was Pizza, Max & Claire had a few cheeky wines, the Disco Ball of Switzerland was a special surprise for one of our Birthday’s and for some reason we added a hint of Mexico to our outfits. It was a lot of fun...and probably more self indulgent than ever!

So pop your headphones on, tackle another lock down walk, and allow us transport you behind the scenes at one of London's most iconic, and silly, venue's.....

Massive thank you's to:
Superstar Guests: Toby Tarrant
Pre & Post Production: Dale Aston & Lemmy Ashton
Artwork Skillz: Amy Elliot-Andrew & Canva

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The Grand Podcast Episode Three

London's iconic, palace of modern variety since 1900. Big Saturday night club nights! Home of Bongos Bingo + COMEDY! SHOWS! MOVIE NIGHTS! DRAG! SPORT!

The Clapham Grand

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