in Progress
Follow JP & Joel through their first drag transformation.
A Werk in Progress Event
September 5, 2026 · 8–10 PM · Highland Lounge, Austin
A night of Unite the Fight drag legends, live in Austin — supporting Team JP & Joel and the same four organizations this whole series is raising money for. Follow along for giveaway details: free Unite the Fight tickets, plus (yes, also) a free weekend at Camp Nackte.
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Seven episodes in, plus a bonus conversation with Kind Clinic. The names are still terrible. Progress is being made.
Episode 01 · Confessional
Meet JP & Joel
YouTube ShortWho are JP and Joel, why are they doing this, and why does the dog have an executive producer credit.
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Episode 02 · Selfie / Joel's POV
Our Drag Mentor Is Confirmed
YouTube ShortJoel has news. JP is present.
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Episode 03 · Two-Camera Documentary
Trying on Heels with Lawrie
YouTubeThe physical reality arrives. Lawrie shows up. Heels are involved.
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Episode 04 · Confessional
Unboxing
YouTube ShortA package arrives. JP and Joel open it. This is a significant moment.
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Episode 05 · Montage
The Name Try-Out Montage
YouTube ShortJP and Joel workshop drag names at HEB, the pool, the chicken coop, and the couch. None of them are good. That's the point — got a better one? Comment it.
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Episode 06 · Documentary
You'll Have to See for Yourself
YouTube ShortRehearsal gets real. Padding, planning, and a vocal take Joel isn't proud of — right before his mic dies.
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Episode 07 · Rehearsal
Two Guys, Four Left Feet, and a Whole Lot of Counting
YouTube ShortJoel has always called himself a natural dancer. JP has always called himself along for the ride. Both theories get tested at the same time.
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Bonus Episode · Kind Clinic
A Conversation with Steven Tamayo
YouTubeJP and Joel sit down with Kind Clinic's Steven Tamayo. No bits this time — just why this fight matters.
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JP McGee & Joel Cardenas
Sarah Jessica Barker
Executive Producer
The Cast
JP McGee · Joel Cardenas · Lawrie Bird & the Crew
Who We're Fighting For
Every episode, every dollar raised, every awkward heel-walking moment — it's all for these four organizations doing essential work for LGBTQ+ communities across Texas.
Kind Clinic
Culturally affirming, in-person and virtual health services for the LGBTQIA+ community and people impacted by HIV — including PrEP, gender-affirming care, and STI testing.
kindclinic.org ↗
allgo
A statewide queer people of color organization — building community through cultural arts, wellness, and social justice programming since 1985.
allgo.org ↗
OutYouth
The safe place for LGBTQIA+ youth of all sexual orientations and gender identities to be themselves. Serving Central Texas youth for 35+ years.
outyouth.org ↗
Equality Texas
The largest statewide nonprofit fighting for equality for LGBTQIA+ Texans — organizing, advocating, and training leaders across Texas since 1978.
equalitytexas.org ↗
JP & Joel · with Lawrie Bird
September 12, 2026 · Fairmont Austin Hotel
Meet Team
JP & Joel
Visit our official Unite the Fight team page to follow our fundraising progress and support the cause directly.