In the episodes
426 mentions across all episodes - S1E1 18 · S1E2 12 · S1E3 8 · S1E4 23 · S1E7 30 · S1E10 36 · S2E1 6 · S2E3 12 · S2E4 16 · S2E6 27 · S2E8 12 · S3E1 5 · S3E6 30 · S3E8 17 · S4E4 6 · S4E8 30 · S4E10 30 · S5E3 5 · S5E4 23 · S5E6 18 · S6E1 13 · S6E3 14 · S6E7 12 · S6E8 23
- S6E1 · James St. James · 13 mentions in this episode
The city itself: where James found the downtown scene of 'weirdos' he had read about
- S1E1 · Dianne Brill · 18 mentions in this episode
The city itself: where Dianne arrived and started out selling her clothes to shops like Trash and Vaudeville
- S1E2 · Michael Musto · 12 mentions in this episode
The city itself: Musto's beat for decades; he expects dancing to come roaring back after lockdown
- S1E3 · Lisa Edelstein · 8 mentions in this episode
The city itself: Lisa says people with a vision came there and went out, rather than starting an Instagram page
- S2E3 · Susanne Bartsch · 12 mentions in this episode
Where she came for Valentine's Day in 1981 and stayed
- S3E1 · Patricia Field · 5 mentions in this episode
The city itself: where Field was born and has her store; the hosts are now in LA
- S3E6 · Eric Goode · 30 mentions in this episode
The city itself: where Eric arrived from California and opened Area
- S1E7 · Rudolf Piper · 30 mentions in this episode
The city itself: Rudolf's home after Berlin and the setting of his clubs
- S4E8 · Richie Rich · 30 mentions in this episode
The city itself: where Richie moved from San Francisco; Amanda Lepore was his first friend there
- S5E6 · Christopher Makos · 18 mentions in this episode
The city itself: where Makos moved from California and met Warhol
- S6E3 · Chi Chi Valenti & Johnny Dynell · 14 mentions in this episode
Johnny arrived in summer 1975; dangerous then, they say, and below 14th Street was the centre of the universe
- S5E4 · Nick Egan · 23 mentions in this episode
Nick travelled there with Bow Wow Wow, brought club records back, later moved there and met Marc Jacobs; he says the scenes there were more segregated than London's until people like Johnny Dynell mixed them
- S4E10 · Ann Magnuson · 30 mentions in this episode
Ann first visited alone at 18 and later moved there; she compares 70s New York to Mean Streets and Midnight Cowboy and calls it the only place to go
- S2E8 · Michelangelo Signorile · 12 mentions in this episode
Michelangelo's city: born in Brooklyn, back after college to find work through the phone book; James says the whole of New York stopped for Suzygate
- S5E3 · Amanda Lepore · 5 mentions in this episode
Where Amanda escaped to from New Jersey
- S6E8 · William Norwich · 23 mentions in this episode
Where Billy arrived 'just off the bus'; he says New York reinvents its social hierarchy every ten years or so
- S2E6 · Michael Schmidt · 27 mentions in this episode
Where Michael arrived in 1983 with about $40 and stayed
- S1E4 · Peter Gatien · 23 mentions in this episode
Peter's home from his early twenties until his deportation; he has an apartment there again
- S2E4 · Nikki Haskell · 16 mentions in this episode
Nikki's home from 1965 to about 1989
- S6E7 · Sally Randall · 12 mentions in this episode
Sally was born there, came back at 16 and never left - New York sucks you back into its vortex
- S1E10 · Joey Arias · 36 mentions in this episode
Joey arrived in 1976, kissed the sky and said 'New York City, I'm yours'
- S3E8 · Larry Tee · 17 mentions in this episode
Larry, Lahoma and Ru moved up from Atlanta in 1987
- S4E4 · Zaldy · 6 mentions in this episode
Zaldy arrived around 1987-88 and went to FIT
- S2E1 · Michelle Visage · 6 mentions in this episode
She moved there at 17 for drama school
On the scene timeline
1984 · The Village Voice
La Dolce Musto begins in the Village Voice
Michael Musto starts the column that becomes the written record of thirty years of New York nights.
1989 · New York and the Billboard Hot 100
Seduction charts with Two to Make It Right
Michelle Visage's freestyle group takes the sound of the New York clubs into the Billboard top three.
1991 · London and New York
Moby's Go breaks out of the clubs
A Twin Peaks sample over a rave breakbeat becomes a UK top-ten hit and pulls American electronica into the mainstream.
1993 · New York
RuPaul's Supermodel (You Better Work) charts
The Pyramid Club's own goes from Wigstock stages to the Billboard charts, and World of Wonder starts filming.
1996 · New York
The Club Kid era ends with the Angel Melendez case
Michael Alig kills Andre "Angel" Melendez and later pleads guilty to manslaughter. The case collapses the scene just as Gatien's clubs face a federal drug investigation.
2020 · Toronto
Peter Gatien publishes Club King
The memoir, written from Toronto after deportation, reopens the argument over who really killed New York nightlife.
2025 · East Village
Manic Panic hits its late forties and the New York Times comes calling
Tish and Snooky are still behind the counter, still the living link between CBGB and the current punk generation.
1980s · New York
Luis "Xtravaganza" Camacho: Walks the balls as a member of the House of Xtravaganza
Ballroom dancer from the House of Xtravaganza who toured with Madonna. (Night Fever guest, Season 1, Episode 8.)
1990 · New York
Luis "Xtravaganza" Camacho: Dances on Madonna's Blond Ambition tour
Ballroom dancer from the House of Xtravaganza who toured with Madonna. (Night Fever guest, Season 1, Episode 8.)
2016 · New York
Luis "Xtravaganza" Camacho: Appears in the documentary Strike a Pose
Ballroom dancer from the House of Xtravaganza who toured with Madonna. (Night Fever guest, Season 1, Episode 8.)
1980s · New York
Connie Fleming: Walks the balls and the downtown clubs
Model and ballroom icon of the downtown scene. (Night Fever guest, Season 2, Episode 5.)
1990s · New York
Connie Fleming: Models for leading designers
Model and ballroom icon of the downtown scene. (Night Fever guest, Season 2, Episode 5.)
1980s · New York
Michael Schmidt: Starts out in the New York club scene
Designer of stage costumes worn by pop's biggest stars. (Night Fever guest, Season 2, Episode 6.)
2000s– · New York
Michael Schmidt: Makes costumes for stars including Cher and Lady Gaga
Designer of stage costumes worn by pop's biggest stars. (Night Fever guest, Season 2, Episode 6.)
1980s · New York
Michelangelo Signorile: Writes a nightlife column before turning to activism
Journalist and co-founder of OutWeek magazine. (Night Fever guest, Season 2, Episode 8.)
1989 · New York
Michelangelo Signorile: Co-founds OutWeek
Journalist and co-founder of OutWeek magazine. (Night Fever guest, Season 2, Episode 8.)
1970s–80s · New York
Brian Belovitch: Lives as Tish Gervais in the downtown scene
Author of the memoir Trans Figured. (Night Fever guest, Season 2, Episode 10.)
2018 · New York
Brian Belovitch: Publishes Trans Figured
Author of the memoir Trans Figured. (Night Fever guest, Season 2, Episode 10.)
1966 · New York
Patricia Field: Opens her first New York boutique
Stylist and boutique owner who dressed downtown and Sex and the City. (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 1.)
1998–2004 · New York
Patricia Field: Costume designer for Sex and the City
Stylist and boutique owner who dressed downtown and Sex and the City. (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 1.)
1982 · New York
Martha Wash: "It's Raining Men" with The Weather Girls
The voice behind dance anthems including "It's Raining Men". (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 2.)
1990 · New York
Martha Wash: Sings uncredited on huge dance hits, leading to new credit rules
The voice behind dance anthems including "It's Raining Men". (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 2.)
1982 · New York
Man Parrish: Releases "Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop)"
Electro pioneer behind "Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop)". (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 4.)
1990s · New York
Domonique Echeverria: Part of the New York club world
Nightlife figure of the downtown club years. (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 7.)
1990s · New York
Larry Tee: DJ and promoter alongside RuPaul in New York
DJ who named the "electroclash" sound. (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 8.)
2001 · New York
Larry Tee: Launches the Electroclash festival
DJ who named the "electroclash" sound. (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 8.)
2017 · New York
Cat Marnell: Publishes How to Murder Your Life
Writer and author of How to Murder Your Life. (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 9.)
1990s · New York
Miss Guy: Fronts glam-punk band the Toilet Boys
Singer of the Toilet Boys and DJ. (Night Fever guest, Season 3, Episode 10.)
2000s · New York
Daphne Guinness: Known for her couture style and support of Alexander McQueen
Fashion icon and artist. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 1.)
1990s · New York
Mickey Boardman: Joins Paper magazine
Editor at Paper magazine. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 2.)
1990s · New York
Zaldy: Part of the club scene and designs for RuPaul
Costume designer for RuPaul and Drag Race. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 4.)
2018 · New York
Zaldy: Emmy for costume design on RuPaul's Drag Race
Costume designer for RuPaul and Drag Race. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 4.)
1990s · New York
Lauren Ezersky: Hosts Behind the Velvet Rope
Host of the TV show Behind the Velvet Rope. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 6.)
1980s · New York
Trey Speegle: Part of the downtown art and club crowd
Artist known for paint-by-number works. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 7.)
1982 · New York
Susan Seidelman: Directs Smithereens
Director of Desperately Seeking Susan. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 9.)
1985 · New York
Susan Seidelman: Directs Desperately Seeking Susan
Director of Desperately Seeking Susan. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 9.)
2023 · New York
Elyssa Maxx Goodman: Publishes Glitter and Concrete
Author of Glitter and Concrete, a history of New York drag. (Night Fever guest, Season 4, Episode 11.)
2000s · New York
Jodie Harsh: Hosts London club nights
DJ, producer and London club host. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 2.)
2019 · New York
Jodie Harsh: Releases "My House"
DJ, producer and London club host. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 2.)
1990s · New York
Amanda Lepore: Club Kid-era icon in New York
Model, singer and nightlife icon. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 3.)
2000s · New York
Amanda Lepore: Muse to David LaChapelle
Model, singer and nightlife icon. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 3.)
1970s–80s · New York
Brad Gooch: Models and writes in New York
Author and former model. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 5.)
1970s · New York
Christopher Makos: Photographs Warhol and the New York scene
Photographer who worked with Andy Warhol. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 6.)
1981 · New York
Christopher Makos: Shoots Warhol's Altered Image series
Photographer who worked with Andy Warhol. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 6.)
1980s · New York
April Palmieri: Part of the downtown club world
Downtown nightlife figure. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 8.)
1980s · New York
Screamin' Rachael Cain: Records Chicago house music on Trax Records
"Queen of House" and co-owner of Trax Records. (Night Fever guest, Season 5, Episode 9.)
1990 · New York
Chi Chi Valenti & Johnny Dynell: Launch Jackie 60
Creators of the club night Jackie 60. (Night Fever guest, Season 6, Episode 3.)
1980s · New York
Chi Chi Valenti & Johnny Dynell: Johnny DJs and records "Jam Hot"
Creators of the club night Jackie 60. (Night Fever guest, Season 6, Episode 3.)
2011 · New York
Raja: Wins RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3
Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3. (Night Fever guest, Season 6, Episode 4.)
Late 1970s · New York
Nora Burns: Arrives in Manhattan
Comedian and writer of downtown comedy. (Night Fever guest, Season 6, Episode 5.)
1980s–90s · New York
Nora Burns: Performs with Unitard and The Nellie Olesons
Comedian and writer of downtown comedy. (Night Fever guest, Season 6, Episode 5.)
2000s · New York
Lincoln Palsgrove IV: Part of the New York nightlife scene
Nightlife figure and performer. (Night Fever guest, Season 6, Episode 6.)
1980s · Palladium
Sally Randall: Writes a nightlife column for New York Talk
Artist, Palladium door legend and one of downtown's 80s It girls. (Night Fever guest, Season 6, Episode 7.)
1980s · New York
William Norwich: Writes a society column bridging uptown and downtown
Journalist, author and society columnist. (Night Fever guest, Season 6, Episode 8.)
1981 · New York
New York
Where she came for Valentine's Day in 1981 and stayed
1975 · New York
New York
Johnny arrived in summer 1975; dangerous then, they say, and below 14th Street was the centre of the universe
1976 · Chicago
Chicago
Chi Chi lived there briefly around 1976 and felt something starting in New York; she found her Balenciaga coat in a thrift shop there
1983 · New York
New York
Where Michael arrived in 1983 with about $40 and stayed
2012 · Ace Hotel New York
Ace Hotel New York
Its 2012 Fashion Week 3D-printing event asked Michael for a finale dress
1985 ·
AIDS crisis
Peter says it made 1985-89 very hard for anything exciting in New York nightlife
1965 · New York
New York
Nikki's home from 1965 to about 1989
1976 · New York
New York
Joey arrived in 1976, kissed the sky and said 'New York City, I'm yours'
1987 · New York
New York
Larry, Lahoma and Ru moved up from Atlanta in 1987
1987 · New York
New York
Zaldy arrived around 1987-88 and went to FIT