''Very Delta'' is a conversational comedy

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hosted by American drag queen

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which premiered on July 4, 2022. Styled as a "luxury public access podcast", the series features Delta Work discussing first world problems, interviewing guests and answering fan letters.

History

''Very Delta'' began as a temporary replacement show for Delta Work's podcast ''Very That'' which she co-hosted with

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while Raja went on tour after appearing on the seventh season of ''

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''. However, the show quickly blossomed into a "bona fide sensation... part gospel, part talk show, and wholly singular, just like the queen at its helm". Delta continued to host ''Very That'' upon Raja's return while fronting ''Very Delta'', until ''Very That'' was eventually rested. In July 2023 ''More Very Delta'', an extension of the main podcast available exclusively to MOM Plus Gold subscribers, premiered. From July 2022 to March 2025, the show was aired on Mondays through Moguls of Media's

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channel. From March 2025 onwards the show is aired in two parts on a dedicated ''Very Delta'' YouTube channel: the "Go Off Delta!" segment is released on Mondays and the guest interview is released on Wednesdays. The full episode is released on podcast platforms on Mondays.

Format

Each episode of ''Very Delta'' begins with the segment "Go Off Delta!", in which the host discusses whichever topic is on her mind. The opening segment's themes "have run the gamut from customer service to social norms", but typically focus on what are considered

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. The show has received criticism for this, but Delta "recognizes that her ability to talk about food and the banalities of everyday life is a "privilege" - "there's so many bigger things happening," she says". The second and longest segment of the show, typically lasting around 30 minutes, is an interview with Delta's guest, often a mainstay of the

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nightlife scene. Delta's ''

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'' castmates

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, Raja and

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have each appeared more than once. The final segment of each episode is "Read Me Delta!" in which Delta and her guest read and respond to fan letters asking questions and seeking advice.

Episodes

Awards and nominations

References

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