Cosplay Burlesque Podcast

THIS ACT WAS MADE POSSIBLE ONLY BY THE VERY GENEROUS PARTICIPANTS IN OUR PINUP FUNDRAISER This week on the podcast - we feature a very special GROUP ACT!  Choreographed by the fabulous Vivi Noir, and performed by the choreographer herself, Mika Romantic, Raurenu, Esmerelda May, Cherry Valentine, and Holly Ween, this was truly a dream come true for the troupe - and the audience! Featuring a very special second part by The Real Nuriko! Music:  "Chocobo Jam" by Nobuo Uematsu from the FFX OST Music:  "Malambo No 1" by Yma Sumac, from the album Mambo! (World)

Special bonus episode this week! Allen Ryde wishes to conquer the sun and rule over all as Kars from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure! Music: "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry from the album Prism

This week on the podcast - Esmerelda May gets classic as Morrigan from Darkstalkers! Music:  "Purple Wail" by Red Prysok from the album Swingsation

This week on the podcast - Oliver Swisskey as Castiel, as we continue our AnimeNext 2015 recap! Music: "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls, from the album Dizzy Up The Girl

We love big butts and big boobs and beautiful women who kick ass...so it's perfect that we have Mitsuki performing as Tifa Lockhart, from AnimeNext 2015! Music: "Unbreakable" by Fireflight, from the album Unbreakable

You know what's better than one sword?  That's right - a ginger taking his clothes off while he shows us his sword-chuck skillz.  It's Triple Jay as that most enlightened of swordsmen - Fighter McWarrior! Music: "I Like Swords" by Aaron Stoliker, from the album Pants Optional.  Availability unknown (check with Aaron).

Next up in our continuing, epic AnimeNext 2015 series - Murder Nurse as Rikku! Music: "The Boys" by Girl Generation, from the album The Boys

We begin our AnimeNext 2015 Final Fantasy series with a bang!  What better way to kick off such a show. It's YRP, and Cosplay Burlesque brought it to New Jersey live! Featuring Raurenu as Yuna; asissts from Murder Nurse as Rikku and Esmerelda May as Paine; with backup dancing from Oliver Swisskey, Mitsuki, Holly Ween, Lilith Oya, Vivi Noir, Cherry Valentine, and Doe Eyes! Music: "Real Emotion" (English edition) as performed by Sweetbox, from the album Final Fantasy X-2: International + Last Mission OST, available at Amazon.com and eBay.com.

Oh man. You guys are the best. Seriously, you rock! Because of your support, the fundraiser was able to fully cover TWO GROUP ACTS at the AnimeNext 2015 show. This is truly phenomenal.  Seriously, this is a huge big deal.  We can't thank you enough for all your love. We'll be putting up most of the AnimeNext 2015 show as a thank you for all of awesome people, starting with this week's episode! Featuring Murder Nurse, Triple Jay, Doe Eyes, Mitsuki, Oliver Swisskey, Esmerelda May, Viktor Devonne, Allen Ryde, The Real Nuriko, Nana Valtiel, Mika Romantic, Vivi Noir (in her first CPB performance), and Fearless Leader Holly Ween!

It's time to stay at the F-U-N-D! It's time to play at the  FUND-RAIS-E-R! Okay, that one was the worst yet.  Dr. A/Vsian might be off his meds again. For the final fundraiser update, we have THREE new prints:- Murder Nurse as "Rikku"- Cherry Valentine as "Poison Ivy"- Oliver Swisskey & Triple Jay in "Crowley" And don't forget last week's prints!- Holly Ween as "Velma Dinkley"- Allen Ryde as "Irvine Kinneas" The various collections (COMPLETE, GENTS, and LADIES) are still available for incredible savings! This week on the podcast - forget those princesses located in other castles.  Murder Nurse is the ultimate princess as Sonia Nevermind from Dangan Ronpa! Music: "Animal" (by Neon Trees) as performed by Chase Holfelder.  

FUND! RAISER! FUND, FUND, FUND-RAISER! SAY IT WITH ME! (ahem. I used to have dignity.) This week's lovely prints are:  - Fearless Leader Holly Ween as the intrepidly sexy Velma Dinkley  - Asian Cowboy Allen Ryde as the dashingly pantsless Irvine Kinneas The following prints are in their final week of availability:  - Esmerelda May as the dangerously curvy "Mad Moxxi"  - Mr. E as the perfectly princely "Tamaki Suoh" The various collections (COMPLETE, GENTS, and LADIES) are still available for incredible savings! This week on the podcast - we have a double feature!   First - we always knew that Esmerelda May was sexy - but she achieves demonic levels of sexiness as Morrigan from Darkstalkers! Next - Allen Ryde shows off his kinkier side as he explains just what reading 50 Shades of Grey does to him! Music:  "Purple Wail" as performed by Red Prysock, from Tease! The Beat of Burlesque Music: a mashup of College Humor's rendition of the 50 Shades Audiobook (read by Gilbert Gottfried) and "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears, from the album ...Baby One More Time.

F! U! F-U-N! F-U-N-D-raiser! (Okay, so there wasn't a course for cheerleading where I went to college) This week's sexy peeps are:  - Esmerelda May as the dangerously curvy "Mad Moxxi"  - Mr. E as the perfectly princely "Tamaki Suoh" The following prints are in their final sale week:  - Mitsuki as "Rias Gremory"  - Manly McBeardface as "Snow Villiers" We also have a COMPLETE COLLECTION, a GENTS COLLECTION, and a LADIES COLLECTION available at steep discounts!    This week - Mr. E leaves us with rigor mortis (IN OUR PANTS) as Leon Kennedy! Music:  "Zombie Song" by Stephanie Mabey, from the album Wake Up Dreaming

Fundraiser update! Fundraiser Update! FUNDRAISER UPDATE! (We like to be subtle here at Cosplay Burlesque. That's why we have all the glitter and rhinestones.) This week's new lovelies are: - Mitsuki as the devilishly delightful "Rias Gremory"!   - Manly McBeardface stepping into the spotlight as the very manly "Snow Villiers"! These two prints are in their final week of availability: - Nana Valtiel as "Aquarius" - Available through May 17 - Oliver Swisskey as "Superboy" - Available through May 19 We also have a COMPLETE COLLECTION, a GENTS COLLECTION, and a LADIES COLLECTION available at steep discounts!    This week on the podcast - in honor of her print run starting, we feature the demonically delicious Mitsuki as Rias Gremory! Music:  "Trip - Innocent of D -" by Larval Stage Planning.  CD available at Amazon.com

The fundraiser continues!  New prints announced every Monday and Wednesday!             - Mika Romantic as "Tifa Lockhart" - Available through May 10  

Final Fantasy fundraiser update!  Currently featuring the following three LIMITED EDITION, ONE-TIME ONLY prints!   - Mei Mei Hero Kitten in "Seduction in Sakura" - Available through May 4   - Mika Romantic as "Tifa Lockhart" - Available through May 10  - Triple Jay as "The Doctor" - Available through May 12 We also have a COMPLETE COLLECTION, a GENTS COLLECTION, and a LADIES COLLECTION available at steep discounts! And just a reminder - these limited edition prints are only available during the fundraiser.  Once it's over, they won't be available ANYWHERE.   All proceeds to go to fund the amazing Final Fantasy show that we've planned for AnimeNext 2015.  If you can't make it to ANext, we will be taking certain acts and costumes on the road to other cons, so you'll still get to see the madness! This week on the podcast - what do you get when you mix three genuine burlesque powerhouses with the sexiest rogues in comics history?  You get Esmerelda May, Cherry Valentine, and Holly Ween as the GOTHAM CITY SIRENS! Music:  "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, & Nicki Minaj, from the album Sweet Talker

After a prolonged absence, the Cosplay Burlesque Podcast is BACK!  That's right - weekly updates once again featuring your favorite cute, sexy, and absolutely drool-worthy nerdy burlesquers.   This is the best thing since sliced bread.  One might even say this IS sliced bread.  And they'd be wrong.  'Cuz this is BETTER. Our Final Fantasy fundraiser is up and running!  Currently featuring the following two LIMITED EDITION, ONE-TIME ONLY prints! - Raurenu as Miles Edgeworth - Available through April 27! - Mei Mei Hero Kitten in "Seduction in Sakura" - Available through May 4! - We also have a COMPLETE COLLECTION and a LADIES COLLECTION available at steep discounts! If you want these prints, you have to BUY THEM NOW.  Because once the fundraiser is over, they won't be available ANYWHERE.   All proceeds to go to fund the amazing Final Fantasy show that we've planned for AnimeNext 2015.  If you can't make it to ANext, we will be taking certain acts and costumes on the road to other cons, so you'll still get to see the madness! Back to the podcast!  This week - we recap our favorite rural Pennsylvania convention - Zenkaicon 2015!  Featuring Murder Nurse, Esmerelda May, Mr. E., Allen Ryde, Cherry Valentine, and dauntless taskmaster Holly Ween!  Hosted by Uncle Yo, and kittened by Triple Jay and his manly assistant.  

Show Schedule:10/18 - NIJICON - Official Cosplay Burlseque Show!1023 - Looking Glass Revue's Spook & Spell Peep Show (ft. Mika Romantic)10/26 -  Smoke & Mirrors Peep Show at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ (ft. Holly Ween)11/1 - BOOlesque in Jim Thorpe, PA (ft. Holly Ween)11/8 - White Elephant Burlesque Society at the Geeky Kink Event (ft. Holly Ween, Viktor Devonne & Esmerelda May) This week on the podcast - we recap the madness that is our ANNUAL DOUBLE SHOW at AnimeUSA.  For 2014, we did a night of Heroes - and a night of Villians!  Who was your favorite? With Oliver Swisskey, Mr. E, Murder Nurse, Nana Valtiel, Cherry Valentine, Esmerelda May, Mitsuki Aika, Doe Eyes, Allen Ryde, The Real Nuriko, co-host Triple Jay, and (relentless slavedriver) Holly Ween!

Show Schedule:  - Sept 19:  Looking Glass Revue, Quakertown, PA - ft. Mika Romantic before she leaves for Milan  - Sept 19:  D20 Burlesque's Tribute to Japan, NYC - ft. Holly Ween  - Sept 25:  Serial Killer Burlesque 5, Brooklyn - ft. Holly Ween  - Oct 1:  Beauty & Brains Burlesque, Philadelphia - ft. Holly Ween AGAIN  - Oct 3 & 4:  AnimeUSA 2014, Washington, DC - OFFICIAL COSPLAY BURLESQUE SHOW - 2 NIGHTS! This week on the podcast - in late August, Cosplay Burlesque was honored to help inaugurate a new show in the Lehigh Valley.  Join Cherry Valentine, Esmerelda May, Murder Nurse, Oliver Swisskey, Melodic Suki, Mika Romantic, Mei Mei, Triple Jay, host Uncle Yo, and Fearless Leader Holly Ween as they took Saikoucon's burlesque cherry!

Show Schedule: - Aug 15:  Faerie Tale at Club Orpheus, Baltimore, MD (ft. Allen Ryde) - Aug 16:  Essence of Vaudeville, Looking Glass Revue, Boonton, NJ (ft. Mika Romantic) - Aug 16: White Elephant Burlesque Society - Clifton, NJ (ft. Holly Ween & Esmerelda May) - Aug 22 - 24: Saikoucon - Breinigsville, PA (official CPB Show) This week on the podcast - if you've ever felt the urge - no, the NEED - to dip your toe into our resident pretty-boys, then get ready to towel yourself off.  This week, Allen Ryde demonstrates his dexterity at getting you ALL WET as Mitsuoka Rin! Music:  "Dive In" by Trey Songz, from the album Chapter V

Show Schedule: - Aug 2: Liberty City Kings - Philadelphia, PA - Aug 8: Looking Glass Revue - Quakerstown, PA - Aug 9: D20 Burlesque - New York City - Aug 16: White Elephant Burlesque Society - Clifton, NJ - Aug 22 - 24: Saikoucon - Breinigsville, PA This week on the podcast - Pennsylvania beauty Mika Romantic is feeling melancholy.  To cheer up, she does a little dance and summons the Nirvana into our pants as Yuna from Final Fantasy X! Music:  "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey, album Born To Die

Show Schedule: - Looking Glass Revue:  July 17, Broadway Social, Bethlehem, PA - Brunswick Basement Burlesque:  July 25, The Court Tavern, New Brunswick, NJ - Saikoucon:  August 22 - 24, Breinigsville, PA - OFFICIAL COSPLAY BURLESQUE SHOW! This week on the podcast - I wonder how we got so many freakin' hotties on stage at once for this act.  The fire marshal is supposed to shut down fire hazards, right?  The Ladies of Cosplay Burlesque present The Shadow Girl from Revolutionary Girl Utena! featuring Holly Ween as the Shadow Girl, backed up by Melodic Suki, Mika Romantic, Esmerelda May, Fonda Feeling, and Cherry E. Valentine. Music:  "Shadows of the Night" by Pat Benetar, from the album Get Nervous, available from Amazon and iTunes

Show Schedule: - Looking Glass Revue:  June 27, USO Tribute Show, Allentown, PA - Saikoucon:  August 22 - 24, Breinigsville, PA - OFFICIAL COSPLAY BURLESQUE SHOW! I wonder, I wonder, do you know what I wonder? Actually, I don't - because I was there at the AnimeNext 2014 and it was GAWDDAMNED AWESOME.  Y'all need to go see Revolutionary Girl Utena RIGHT NOW. Featuring:  Triple Jay, The Real Nuriko, Melodic Suki, Raurenu, Mika Romantic, Esmerelda May, Murder Nurse, Nana Valtiel, Oliver Swisskey, Cherry Valentine, Allen Ryde, Fonda Feeling, a guest appearance by Kriv Scrivello, and of course Fearless Leader Holly Ween

Show Schedule:   June 6 - 8:  AnimeNext 2014, Somerset, NJ - OFFICIAL COSPLAY BURLESQUE SHOW! We have some exciting developments at the Cosplay Burlesque store and fundraising updates coming soon!  Keep your eye on Facebook! This week on the podcast:  Allen Ryde casts a spell on the audience as he twirls his - ahem - WAND around as everyone's favorite teenaged orphaned wizard - Harry Potter! Music: "Magic" by B.o.B., from the album B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray  

This week on the podcast - we recap the madness, gladness, and radness that was Zenkaikon 2014! Ft. Allen Ryde, Raurenu, Cherry E Valentine, Esmerelda May, Mr. E, Murder Nurse, Nana Valtiel, and Troupe Leader Holly Ween (formerly known as Victoria Belmont).  Hosted by Uncle Yo, and kittened by Triple Jay and The Lovely Corey.

Show Schedule: - Dead Flowers' Smokin Gun Revue:  April 19, Connie's Ric Rac, Phildelphia - Brunswick Basement Burlesque - Vaudeville: April 24, New Brunswick, NJ - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast - we turn to fancy literature for some classics cosplay. Mika Romantic - leader of the Looking Glass Revue - lets us gawk at her drapes as the Southern belle/cocktease/feminist pioneer - Scarlett O'Hara! Music:  Pink Pussycat by The Del Reys, album Camp Burlesque OST Thanks to The Looking Glass Revue for the footage from their "Tribute to the Oscars" show!

Show Schedule:- Looking Glass Revue's Lulu's Spring: April 10, Allentown, PA- Brunswick Basement Burlesque - Vaudeville: April 24, New Brunswick, NJ- Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast:  I'm not sure how doing a chairdance was supposed to help her avoid defeat, but okay, I'm down.  Nana Valtiel straps on her eyepatch and consults her Future Diary for the best escape routes as Minene! Music:  "Hit Me Like A Man" by The Pretty Reckless, from the EP Hit Me Like A Man

Show Schedule:      - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast - she may be a (digital) monster but she's always an (Ange)womon to me...okay, maybe Billy Joel shouldn't write songs about Digimon.  Esmerelda May digivolves for your pleasure into the loveliest of Archangel-types - Angewomon! Music:  "Wish I Had An Angel" by Nightwish, album Once

Show Schedule:    - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast, we are happy to introduce Vish Voux as that happiest of Arkham Asylum inmates - Harley Quinn! Music: "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga, from the album The Fame Monster

Show Schedule:   - The Tease at Skindustry Tattoo Expo 2014:  March 21 - 23, Allentown, PA   - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast - no one likes a homewrecker and maneater, especially when they are literally wrecking your house and eating your friends and family.  Mr. E gets his anger-lesque on as Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan! Music: "Vogel in Käfig" by Cyua, Rie, and Hiroyuki Sawano, from the Shingeki no Kyojin OST.

Show Schedule:   - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast - who doesn't like a little mayhem now and then?  Victoria Belmont does a little translation and explains just how "RAWR" means "I Love You" while trampling downtown Tokyo as your favorite kaiju - Gojira! Music:  "Destroy Everything You Touch" by Ladytron, from the album Witching Hour

Show Schedule: - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast:  poets have written epics about it.  Bards have sung songs about it.  Tom Hanks is developing an HBO miniseries about it (it's the sequel to Band of Brothers).  Watch the entire Katsucon XX Cosplay Burlesque cast battle for supreme control of the most valuable resource in National Harbor - THE GAZEBO (ALL GLORY TO BE UNTO IT). Music:  "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana, by Carl Orff.  MusicL  "O Fortuna" remixed by Apotheosis.

Show Schedule: - Wicked Faire 2014:  Feb 21 - 23, Somerset, NJ.  (Members of Cosplay Burlesque will perform with the White Elephant Burlesque Society)   - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast - we recap the glorious madness that was the Katuscon XX show, featuring not one, but TWO amazing performances by Triple Jay! Thanks to our amazing performers:  Victoria Belmont, Mr. E, Raurenu, Esmerelda May, Melodic Suki, Nana Valtiel, Vish Voux, Allen Ryde, and Triple Jay.

Show Schedule: - Katsucon 20:  Feb 14 - 16, National Harbor, MD - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! - Brunswick Basement Burlesque: Anti-Valentine's Day.  Feb 14, 9:30pm, Court Tavern, New Brunswick, NJ. - Wicked Faire 2014:  Feb 21 - 23, Somerset, NJ.  (Members of Cosplay Burlesque will perform with the White Elephant Burlesque Society) - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show!   This week on the podcast - being a waitress can suck, and if you work at Merlotte's in Bon Temps, LA, then your customers probably suck, too.  Cherry E. Valentine promises not to spill your drinks if you cheer loud enough as she brings Sookie back to the stage! Music:  "Teeth" by Lady Gaga, from the album The Fame Monster

Show Schedule: - Katsucon 20:  Feb 14 - 16, National Harbor, MD - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! - Brunswick Basement Burlesque: Anti-Valentine's Day.  Feb 14, 9:30pm, Court Tavern, New Brunswick, NJ. - Wicked Faire 2014:  Feb 21 - 23, Somerset, NJ.  (Members of Cosplay Burlesque will perform with the White Elephant Burlesque Society) - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week on the podcast - Your favorite homicidal healthcare worker (thanks Obama!) is back with another amazing video game cosplay act.  Murder Nurse is everyone's favorite bipolar, cryostasis-held Nonary Game participant - Clover Field! Song:  "Be My Escape" by Relient K, from the album Mmhmm

Show Schedule: - Katsucon 20:  Feb 14 - 16, National Harbor, MD - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! - Wicked Faire 2014:  Feb 21 - 23, Somerset, NJ.  (Members of Cosplay Burlesque will perform with the White Elephant Burlesque Society) - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week - the podcast returns with a debut!  As our hosts strive to solve the murder mystery, everyone's favorite doctor-turned-psycho twirls on to keep the show en pointe.  We are proud to introduce Melodic Suki to the ranks of Cosplay Burlesque as she struts her stuff as Harley Quinn! Music:  "Funhouse" by Pink, from the album Funhouse

Show Schedule: - Wicked Faire 2014:  Feb 21 - 23, Somerset, NJ.  (Members of Cosplay Burlesque will perform with the White Elephant Burlesque Society) - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! Dr. AVsian is STILL lost in Asia.  So while we wait for the latest shipment of milk cartons, we reprise some more fan favorites.  This week, it's all about the dudes - Mr. E as Albert Wesker and Allen Ryde as Flynn Rider (any relation?).

Show Schedule: - Wicked Faire 2014:  Feb 21 - 23, Somerset, NJ.  (Members of Cosplay Burlesque will perform with the White Elephant Burlesque Society) - Zenkaikon 2014:  April 25 - 27, Lancaster, PA - Official Cosplay Burlesque Show! This week, while Dr. AVsian is lost in Asia somewhere, we reprise a fan favorite.  It's your favorite club for fightin' females: The BAMF Girls (featuring Cherry Valentine, Nana Valtiel, Fonda Feeling, Murder Nurse, and Victoria Belmont).

Show Schedule: - Dec 19 - Brunswick Basement Burlesque in "A Whole Lotta Brass"; Court Tavern, New Brunswick, NJ - 8:30pm - Dec 27 - Brusnwick Basement Burlesque; Millhill Basement, Trenton, NJ - 10pm This week on the podcast - why, she's just the most chipper older sister ever trapped in Kisaragi Academy.  Nana Valtiel brings this Corpse Party to life as Seiko Shinohara! Music:  "Volatile Times" by IAMX, from the album Volatile Times

Show Schedule: Friday, Nov 29 - Brunswick Basement Burlesque in Day After Thanksgiving Show; Millhill Basement, Trenton, NJ - 10pm Tuesday, Dec 3 - Tooth Box: A Vagina Dentata Contest; Bizarre in Bushwick, Brooklyn - 9pm This week on the podcast - we're pleased to feature a fabulous performer from a wonderful troupe.  Give it up for Venus Mantrapp - part of Jim Thorpe Burlesque - as she exhorts us to Start Wearing Purple! Music: "Start Wearing Purple" by Gogol Bordello, from the album Underdog World Strike

Show Schedule: Brunswick Basement Burlesque - two shows!   Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Eve at the Court Tavern; New Brunswick, NJ   Nov 29 - Millhill Basement in Trenton, NJ This week on the podcast - Esmerelda Athena May chooses the perfect song by the perfect bad girl for her depiction of everyone's favorite corrupted 30-Century crown princess - Black Lady! Music:  "I Want To Be Evil" performed by Eartha Kitt, from the album Purr-Fect:  Greatest Hits

This week on the podcast - to whet your appetite for the White Elephant Burlesque Society's panel at the Geek Creation Show (Nov. 15 - 17, panel on Saturday), we present an act from our sister troupes' recent 7th Anniversary show.  It's a Very Special Episode as Dublin O'Shea - resident Shakespearean gymnast and armor enthusiast - shows everyone just what it means to be Caucasian & Technically-Inclined. Music:  "White & Nerdy" by Weird Al Yankovic, from the album Straight Outta Lynwood

Show Schedule: Thursday, Nov 7: Allen Ryde will perform at the Opening Reception for ERO5, Gallery 788's 5th Annual Erotic Art Show, Baltimore. Nov. 15 - 17:  The White Elephant Burlesque Society will host a panel at the Geek Creation Show in Piscataway, NJ This week on the podcast:  We are very pleased to announce a new beauty to the ranks of Cosplay Burlesque.  She's bringing classic burlesque to nerd burlesque.  Get ready to paw at your monitors - Mika Romantic is going to burn up your screens as Full Metal Alchemist's Lust! Music:  "Can't Get Next To You" performed by Al Green, from the album Al Green Gets Next To You

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Nov 2: Boolesque at Mauck Chunk Opera House; Jim Thorpe, PA (ft. Holly Ween) On the podcast - our resident queen of Halloween is none other than our Fearless Leader, Victoria Belmont, who also goes by the moniker Holly Ween.  This week, Victoria/Holly inhabits the most intriguing character of one of 2013's best games in one of it's most pivotal moments.  She's Elizabeth Comstock, and you are granted access to a glimpse of what happens behind a cut scene in Bioshock Infinite. Music:  "Wish You Were Here" as performed by Rasputina, from the album The Lost and Found

Oct 25 - Boogie Down & Take It Off; Ortlieb's, Philadelphia, PA (ft. Holly Ween) Oct 30 - Brunswick Basement Burlesque Attic Extraveganza; New Brunswick, NJ (ft. Holly Ween) Nov 1 - Karnevil's Carnival In The Graveyard; McCoole's Red Lion Inn, Quakertown, PA (ft. Arson & Holly Ween) Nov 2 - Boolesque at Mauck Chunk Opera House; Jim Thorpe, PA (ft. Holly Ween) This week on the podcast - as we approach Halloween, it's time to look at some serious costume work.  Of all the recent shows, the most elaborate costume - and the most fabulous act - belongs to our resident drag queen.  It's The Real Nuriko as Marie Antoinette (from the series ACTUAL HISTORY FROM THE REAL WORLD READ A FREAKIN' BOOK PLEASE). Music:  "Vogue" by Madonna, from the album I'm Breathless

Show Schedule: Oct 12 - Woodbridge Ghost Walk; Woodbridge, NJ (ft. Victoria Belmont as Holly Ween) Oct 12 - International Steampunk City at Speedwell; Morristown, NJ (ft. White Elephant Burlesque Society) Oct 14 - Punk Rockin' & Pasty Poppin'; Midway Cafe in Boston, MA (ft. Fonda Feeling) Oct 17 - Paws & Bras Benefit; Oberon in Cambridge, MA (ft. Fonda Feeling) Oct 19 - Boolesque at PA Playhouse; Bethlehem, PA (ft. Holly Ween) Oct 20 - Halloween Party by NJ Shutter Group; Mojo Lounge (ft. Holly Ween and Esmerelda May)  Oct 21 - Lewd & Lucky Burlesque; Lucky 13 Saloon in Brooklyn, NY (ft. Holly Ween) Nov 2 - Boolesque at Mauck Chunk Opera House; Jim Thorpe, PA (ft. Holly Ween) This week on the podcast - it's getting cold outside, so let's turn up the heat!  Sometimes, it's hard to tell who's the puppet, and who's pulling the strings.  Murder Nurse and Mr. E crank up the tension as each other's arch-nemesis - Jill Valentine and Albert Wesker! Music:  "Pleasant Nightmare" by Danny Blu, from the album Do Your Worst, avaiable on iTunes and amazon.com.

Show Schedule: 10/4 - Brunswick Basement Burlesque's Holly Ween's Horror Fest 2 at Millhill Basement in Trenton, NJ 10/5 - Looking Glass Revue's Hallow-Wicked on Main at Lee Gribben's on Main in Easmus, PA 10/12 - Woodbridge Ghost Walk in Woodbridge, NJ 10/13 - International Steampunk City at Historic Speedwell in Morristown, NJ (featuring the White Elephant Burlesque Society) This week on the podcast - in my dreams, I am surrounded by sultry brunettes, slinky blondes, and fiery redheads.  However, these lovlies usually SURVIVE my dreams.  Welcome Lord Maxell to Cosplay Burlesque, as he racks up the malpractice suits as everyone's favorite Fyrestone medico - Doctor Zed! With able assistance from Victoria Belmont, Esmerelda May, Cherry E. Valentine, Murder Nurse, and Nana Valtiel Music:  "Doctor's Orders" from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Catch Me If You Can, available on Amazon and iTunes

Show Schedule: 9/28 - White Elephant Burlesque 7th Anniversary Celebration at ATC Studios 9/29 - NYCC Pre-Party Steampunk & Cosplay Shoot-out at Roxy & Dukes 10/3 - Dr. Sketchy's Zombie Sketchy at Asbury Lanes 10/4 - Brunswick Basement Burlesque's Holly Ween's Horror Fest 2 at Millhill Basement 10/5 - Looking Glass Revue's Hallow-Wicked on Main at Lee Gribben's on Main This week on the podcast - we recap the Saturday night show AnimeUSA 2013.  Who killed Mr. E?  It's a total mystery!  (hur hur, get it?) Music:  "Stormy Clouds (Raindrop Mix)" by DJ Krush with Ken Shima, from the album: Stepping Stones:  The Self-Remixed Best Music:  "You Can Be The Boss" by Lana Del Rey, available on Youtube.

UPDATE:  Episode 110 has been reposted.  Enjoy! Show schedule:  This Saturday - Sept 21 - in New Brunswick, check out Brunswick Basement Burlesque at the Court Tavern, featuring Holly Ween (aka Victoria Belmont).  On Sept 28, check out the best theatrical burlesque troupe in New Jersey at the White Elephant Burlesque Society's 7th Anniversary Celebration at ATC Studios in Clifton, NJ! This week on the podcast - we recap the Friday night show at AnimeUSA 2013 with a timelapse study and public domain music goodness!

Show Schedule:  Join Fonda Feeling as she leads a bevy of Backbay burlesque beauties in Geek Girl Boston Burlesque's Cult Classics September Spooktacular on Sept 14 at Club OBERON in Cambridge.   Or, if you're in the Philly area that night, head over to JC Dobbs to see Murder Nurse rock out with her band Navimada! Then hop in your car and drive down to DC for AnimeUSA 2013, featuring TWO full Cosplay Burlesque shows! This week on the podcast:   You've never seen a monk like this - so mysterious, so complex, so SEXY.  Nana Valtiel genderbends for your Final Fantasy pleasure as Auron! Music:  "Otherworld" by Black Mages, from the album Black Mages 2:  The Skies Above