Podcasts about burlesque hall

When I was in Vegas I got to see the Burlesque Hall of Fame, And, I was lucky enough that the director Dustin M. Wax agreed to sit down and talk to me. We talked about how the museum came to exist, why it’s important, a little bit about some of these amazing performers, how gender plays out in the neo-burlesque movement and the previous incarnations, as well as some advice for aspiring performers and so much more. When you are in Las Vegas, you should plan on a visit, it’s right in the Downtown Arts District, easy to get to and well worth the time. To learn more visit https://www.burlesquehall.com We mentioned so many great performers and teased you with little bits about a bunch of fun history, I thought I’d help you get a headstart with some links. And please be sure to visit whatexcitesus.com too. Lydia Thompson and her contribution to 19th century American Theater: https://editions.covecollective.org/chronologies/lydia-thompsons-contribution-19th-century-burlesque-theater-america Tempest Storm comes up a few times: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_Storm https://www.burlesquehall.com/tempest-storm/ Sally Rand: https://www.kqed.org/arts/13902628/the-burlesque-pioneer-who-fought-censorship-and-multiple-arrests Every Rocky Horror’s Fan Favorite, Lili St. Cyr: https://www.burlesquehall.com/museumathome-burlesque-legends-lili-st-cyr/ A little bit about the Riot Grrl Movement: https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/brief-history-riot-grrrl-space-reclaiming-90s-punk-movement-2542166 The Something Weird Video Channel https://www.youtube.com/@SomethingWeirdDotCom/featured An Interview with a couple of Burlesque Legends, including Jennifer Fox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTxj2Vi94sM A little bit about Hedy Jo Star: https://zagria.blogspot.com/2012/01/hedy-jo-star-1920-1999-showgirl.html The post mentioned about Marinka: https://www.burlesquehall.com/transgender-day-of-visibility-honoring-marinka/ Aida Overton Walker’s Wiki page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aida_Overton_Walker Tony Midnite’s Wiki Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Midnite About Jennie Lee: http://redhotsburlesque.com/2013/legend-jennie-lee/ About Sherry Britton: https://burlexe.com/burlesque/burlesque-icons/sherry-britton-burlesque-history/

Grab your boas, campers - we're headed to Vegas! Today we talk TV, then Meghan takes us to Sin City in an ode to Burlesque dancing.

Host Steven Maggi takes us on a tour of one of LV's most fascinating exhibits (I almost said "titillating"): The Burlesque Hall of Fame https://vegasneversleeps.com/ Experience the excitement and energy of Las Vegas each weekend on VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi.

VA VA VOOM! Spring is here! When a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of .... Well, you get the idea. This week, one of those "only-in-Vegas" experiences: Showgirl Bootcamp, then the flash... Experience the excitement and energy of Las Vegas each weekend on VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi.

Jazida is a Canberra-based entertainer, producer and teacher. 21st Century Burlesque says “I will not forget her any time soon”.Jazida has become recognised as one of Australia’s premiere burlesque performers, having been accepted to perform at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas in 2018, selected as a Featured Artist for the Australian Burlesque Festival 2019, chosen as the representative Australian Headliner for the Perth International Burlesque Festival in 2019 and selected as teacher on the Australian Burlesque Cruise 2020! Her full length feature show "Catch Jazida" was funding for creative development and won Best Dance at the Adelaide Fringe Festival weekly awards.With a performance style defined by cheekiness, character and creativity and with a specialty for fan dancing, Jazida has won the hearts of the audiences and judges and has won multiple awards including Miss Burlesque ACT 2016, Baby Bombshells as part of the 2016 Australian Burlesque Festival, Burlesque Idol Canberra 2015. She has many other accolades under her belt and two years running has been voted in the top 10 of people who have made the biggest contribution to the Australian Burlesque Scene at The Busties (the Australian Burlesque Industry Awards) and was also nominated for ACT Woman of the Year in 2020.As well as being a performer, she teaches weekly classes, runs a performance troupe (Jazida’s Fabulous Fan Dancers) and also run workshops across Australia. She is the founder of #JazidaPoductions and puts on regular sold out shows (“Decadence and Debauchery” being her main touring production). She works to facilitate professional development opportunities for local alternate performing artists and is passionate about artist development (herself receiving a grant for creative development from ArtsACT in the ACT Government in 2019). In addition to this, her passion for burlesque has seen her become a member of the board for the Australian Burlesque Museum.Her flair for theatrics is combined with technical versatility, allows Jazida to incorporate a range of aesthetics into her acts (making her available for neo burlesque performances, classic burlesque performances, fan dancing, live improvisation, corporate gigs, theatre productions and community/PG events). This versatility stems from her background in belly dancing where she debuted on stage in 2009 soon becoming a seasoned belly dancer in Turkish restaurants across Canberra.https://www.facebook.com/jazidaburlesque/https://www.instagram.com/jazida.burlesque/http://jazidaburlesque.comhttp://jazidaburlesque.com/Fabulous-Fan-Society.php----------------------------------------------------------------Visit Show Pony Express at www.missmaryjanegreen.com/show-pony-express.htmlAffiliate Partner of Glam’r Gear www.ponypod.club/glamrgearGet in touch:www.instagram.com/missmaryjanegreenwww.instagram.com/pony.podwww.instagram.com/show_pony_expressmoxie@missmaryjanegreen.comPony Pod is the media arm of ‘Show Pony Express’, an online boutique for traveling performers curated by Miss Mary Jane Green.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends.Are you or do you know a traveling performer? Interested in being featured on the show? Interview queries accepted via email.

"a person who's terrified - TERRIFIED - of life, but they show up anyways: I think that that's what tenderness is." - Dainty Smith.   Meet Dainty Smith - Toronto based actor, burlesque performer, playwright, producer, and speaker. She is the founder of Les Femme Fatales: Women of Colour Burlesque, and the co-creator of the Body Love program. In this interview we talked about what burlesque means to her, how there are many ways of being sexy, her passion for telling the stories of complicated women, and the power of tenderness.   Show Notes Josephine Baker, world renowned performer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist. Les Femmes Fatales: Women of Colour Burlesque Troupe, the first burlesque troupe for women of colour in Canada, which Dainty founded. Body Love, a series of affirming dance classes led by Dainty Smith and Ravyn Wingz. Toronto Burlesque Festival and the Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum, examples of celebrating excellence in burlesque.  The PUSH.PULL project, a series of workshops, panels and showcases that present the intersections of burlesque, cabaret, and performance art. Official project info will be released soon!  Daughters of Lilith, a play by Dainty Smith inspired by the stories of Lilith and the experiences of Black women. It’s prequel, Blood and Memory, is in development as part of Obsidian Theatre’s 21 Black Futures project.  Some of Dainty’s favourite books and writers who celebrate complicated women: The House of Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros,  Eva Luna by Isabel Allende, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and Toni Morrison . Dainty’s merienda: a morning cup of coffee, tea, snuggles with her cat, a big bowl of trail mix, some good TV, and sea salt dark chocolate.   "Yo creo que la ternura, es una persona que está aterrorizada -ATERRORIZADA- de la vida, pero de todos modos está presente." - Dainty Smith.   Nuestro invitada de esta semana es Dainty Smith, actriz, artista burlesque, dramaturga, productora y oradora basada en Toronto. Ella es la fundadora de “Les Femme Fatales: Women of Color Burlesque” y la co-creadora del programa “Body Love.” En esta entrevista hablamos sobre lo que significa el burlesque para ella, en las diversas formas de ser sexy, su pasión por contar las historias de mujeres complicadas y el poder de la ternura.   Bibliografía  Josephine Baker, artista de renombre mundial, agente de la Resistencia francesa y activista de derechos civiles. Les Femmes Fatales: Women of Colour Burlesque Troupe, la primera compañía burlesca para mujeres de color en Canadá, que Dainty fundó. Body Love, una serie de clases de baile afirmativo dirigidas por Dainty Smith y Ravyn Wingz. Toronto Burlesque Festival y el Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum, ejemplos de celebración de la excelencia en el arte del burlesque. The PUSH.PULL project, una serie de talleres, paneles y shows que presentan las intersecciones del arte burlesque, cabaret y performance. ¡La información oficial del proyecto se publicará pronto! Daughters of Lilith, una obra de Dainty Smith inspirada en las historias de Lilith y las experiencias de las mujeres negras. Su precuela, “Blood and Memory”, está en desarrollo como parte de Obsidian Theatre’s 21 Black Futures project.  Algunos de los libros y escritores favoritos de Dainty que celebran a las mujeres complicadas:  La Casa en Mango Street de Sandra Cisneros,  Eva Luna de Isabel Allende, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, y Toni Morrison.  La Merienda de Dainty, es una taza de café por la mañana, té, acurrucarse con su gato, un tazón grande de “trail mix”, un buen show de television y chocolate negro con sal marina.    All Merendiando episodes are in Spanglish, English, or Spanish. New episodes of Radio Aluna Theatre are released on Wednesdays. Follow and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Radio Aluna Teatro is produced by Aluna Theatre with support from the Toronto Arts Council, The Ontario Arts Council,  the Canada Council for the Arts, the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Metcalf Foundation, and TD Bank.   Aluna Theatre is Beatriz Pizano & Trevor Schwellnus, with Sue Balint; Radio Aluna Theatre is produced by Monica Garrido and Camila Diaz-Varela. For more about Aluna Theatre, visit us at alunatheatre.ca, follow @alunatheatre on twitter or instagram, or ‘like’ us on facebook.   Todos los episodios de Merendiando son en Inglés, Español y Spanglish. Nuevos episodios de Radio Aluna Teatro cada Miércoles. Síguenos y suscríbete a este podcast en iTunes, Google Play, y donde sea que escuches tus podcasts. Radio Aluna Teatro es una producción de Aluna Theatre con el apoyo de  Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, Department of Canadian Heritage, Metcalf Foundation, y TD Bank.   Aluna Theatre es Beatriz Pizano & Trevor Schwellnus, con Sue Balint. Radio Aluna Theatre es producido por Camila Díaz-Varela y Mónica Garrido. Para más información sobre Aluna Theatre, visita nuestra página alunatheatre.ca, síguenos en twitter @alunatheatre o en instagram, o haz click en “me gusta” en facebook.

Tired of always fighting some sort of injustice? Whether it’s ageism, sexism or fighting against the traditional (and totally unattainable) standards of female beauty, sometimes the only thing we want, is to relax and enjoy life. Angie Pontani shows you how to fall in love with yourself as you are, and enjoy food, family, and life as it comes. Top take-a-ways: Find the perfect balance between choreography (planning your life) and connection with the audience (living in the moment). Reclaim your sexuality and break free from traditional standards of what women should and should not do, wear, or look like. Use humor to help you roll with the punches and stay out of victim-hood or despair. How to feel sexy, fit, and strong at any age, and any condition (even while pregnant, or if your butt and thighs are “too big”). The power of food, cooking, and sharing recipes to connect you to your ancestors and create a legacy for the future. One of today’s top burlesque performers, Angie Pontani, The Italian Stallionette, dazzles on stages around the world, as well as carries her art into other fields and genres, including her popular cooking blog, fitness, writing and television. This Brooklyn bump-n-grind bombshell has spread the gospel of burlesque across the globe. The New Yorker calls Angie, “first rate, the perfect centerpiece!” and rightfully so, as her signature acts and productions set standards of style and class. An award winning entertainer, Angie holds burlesque’s highest honor, the title of  Queen of Burlesque, Miss Exotic World as given to her by the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was named Coney Island’s Miss Cyclone, in honor of the world famous roller coaster and has been cited as one of the world’s leading burlesque performers by multiple media outlets. She was named Best International Touring Artist, by The Naked City/Alternative Media Group of Australia. Angie’s performances, choreography and show curating skills are frequently sought by discriminating clients including Lady GaGa, with whom she has worked with on many stage, screen and print projects.  Other clients have included Snoop Dog, Dita Von Teese, Bettie Page Clothing, Campari, Esquire Magazine, The Fox 5 Super Bowl Party, Donatella Versace, 50 Cent, and The Guggenheim.  She is a staple headliner at Viva Las Vegas and has worked exclusively with Hendricks Gin to create her glass bathtub act, which has been the featured entertainment at many of their events throughout the U.S.  Angie has appeared multiple times on the Conan O’ Brien Show and Gossip Girl and has also been featured in other New York productions including Delocated, Good Morning America, and The Today Show.  She was honored to be the subject of an episode of PBS’ Driving Jersey, in which the show followed her back to her hometown of Trenton, New Jersey and took an in-depth look at what it means to grow up Italian-American.  She appeared in Michael Imperioli’s directorial debut film, The Hungry Ghost and has appeared in several Italian television programs, including the SKY UNO series, Lady Burlesque. Angie was featured in the Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s; Great Performances television special, as well as in the cover art for their grammy winning album Cheek to Cheek.  She has been photographed by some of today’s leading photographers, including Bruce Weber, Ellen Von Unwerth and Steven Meisel. Angie regularly posts classic Italian recipes from her family as well as her own creations on her popular blog. She has also hosted her own podcast, The Pontani Pages where she has interviewed such diverse figures as Eli Miller, Brooklyn’s beloved seltzer delivery man, to rapper Taleb Kweli.  She is the co-producer of The New York Burlesque Festival, the world’s longest running and largest burlesque festival, as well as the producer of Burlesque-A-Pades, the touring stage show.  Angie created a fitness craze with her dance workout cult DVD series Go-Go Robics, a 1960’s style fitness workout. Angie has partnered with both Crunch Gym and World Dance New York on fitness programs and additional DVD releases. Angie has modeled for Secrets in Lace lingerie and graced the covers and pages of many magazines including CR Fashion Book, Inked, Pin Curl, Page Six, Glamour, Spanish GQ, Java’s Bachelor Pad and countless others. Angie even made a sexy cameo in Eric Powell’s comic, The Goon (#36). Angie lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, band leader and frequent co-collaborator Brian Newman and their beautiful daughter Sistilia. When she isn’t working, she enjoys being a stay at home showgirl mom and dressing her child in oversized matching head bands. Be on the lookout for her comprehensive new burlesque project at www.burlesquegalaxy.com and catch up with Angie at https://www.angiepontani.com. Feeling worn down and dull? Hoping for a little more sparkle, joy and enthusiasm in your day? Then sashay on over to www.NakedSelfWorth.com and download The Top 20 Things That Block Your Sparkle And What to Do About Them today!

The Journey to Self-Love Through Burlesque, Family, and Homemade Italian Food. -With Angie Pontani, The Italian Stallionette Let’s talk about Burlesque & Boobies! What? October is breast cancer awareness month, and because my work focuses on confronting taboo head on and talking about important things that we are uncomfortable talking about, we are going to spend the month talking about all things Burlesque & Boobies!Tired of always fighting some sort of injustice? Whether it’s ageism, sexism or fighting against the traditional (and totally unattainable) standards of female beauty, sometimes the only thing we want, is to relax and enjoy life. Angie Pontani shows you how to fall in love with yourself as you are, and enjoy food, family, and life as it comes. Top take-a-ways: Find the perfect balance between choreography (planning your life) and connection with the audience (living in the moment).Reclaim your sexuality and break free from traditional standards of what women shouldand should not do, wear, or look like. Use humor to help you roll with the punches and stay out of victimhood or despair.How to feel sexy, fit, and strong at any age, and any condition (even while pregnant, or if your butt and thighs are “too big”).The power of food, cooking, and sharing recipes to connect you to your ancestors and create a legacy for the future.One of today's top burlesque performers, Angie Pontani, The Italian Stallionette, dazzles on stages around the world, as well as carries her art into other fields and genres, including her popular cooking blog, fitness, writing and television. This Brooklyn bump-n-grind bombshell has spread the gospel of burlesque across the globe. The New Yorker calls Angie, “first rate, the perfect centerpiece!” and rightfully so, as her signature acts and productions set standards of style and class. An award winning entertainer, Angie holds burlesque's highest honor, the title of  Queen of Burlesque, Miss Exotic World as given to her by the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was named Coney Island’s Miss Cyclone, in honor of the world famous roller coaster and has been cited as one of the world's leading burlesque performers by multiple media outlets. She was named Best International Touring Artist, by The Naked City/Alternative Media Group of Australia. Angie’s performances, choreography and show curating skills are frequently sought by discriminating clients including Lady GaGa, with whom she has worked with on many stage, screen and print projects.  Other clients have included Snoop Dog, Dita Von Teese, Bettie Page Clothing, Campari, Esquire Magazine, The Fox 5 Super Bowl Party, Donatella Versace, 50 Cent, and The Guggenheim.  She is a staple headliner at Viva Las Vegas and has worked exclusively with Hendricks Gin to create her glass bathtub act, which has been the featured entertainment at many of their events throughout the U.S.  Angie has appeared multiple times on the Conan O’ Brien Show and Gossip Girl and has also been featured in other New York productions including Delocated, Good Morning America, and The Today Show.  She was honored to be the subject of an episode of PBS’ Driving Jersey, in which the show followed her back to her hometown of Trenton, New Jersey and took an in-depth look at what it means to grow up Italian-American.  She appeared in Michael Imperioli’s directorial debut film, The Hungry Ghost and has appeared in several Italian television programs, including the SKY UNO series, Lady Burlesque.  Angie was featured in the Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s; Great Performances television special, as well as in the cover art for their grammy winning album Cheek to Cheek.  She has been photographed by some of today's leading photographers, including Bruce Weber, Ellen Von Unwerth and Steven Meisel. Angie regularly posts classic Italian recipes from her family as well as her own creations on her popular blog. She has also hosted her own podcast, The Pontani Pages where she has interviewed such diverse figures as Eli Miller, Brooklyn's beloved seltzer delivery man, to rapper Taleb Kweli.  She is the co-producer of The New York Burlesque Festival, the world's longest running and largest burlesque festival, as well as the producer of Burlesque-A-Pades, the touring stage show.  Angie created a fitness craze with her dance workout cult DVD series Go-Go Robics, a 1960’s style fitness workout. Angie has partnered with both Crunch Gym and World Dance New York on fitness programs and additional DVD releases. Angie has modeled for Secrets in Lace lingerie and graced the covers and pages of many magazines including CR Fashion Book, Inked, Pin Curl, Page Six, Glamour, Spanish GQ, Java’s Bachelor Pad and countless others. Angie even made a sexy cameo in Eric Powell’s comic, The Goon (#36). Angie lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, band leader and frequent co-collaborator Brian Newman and their beautiful daughter Sistilia. When she isn’t working, she enjoys being a stay at home showgirl mom and dressing her child in oversized matching head bands.   Be on the lookout for her comprehensive new burlesque project at www.burlesquegalaxy.com.  Feeling worn down and dull? Hoping for a little more sparkle, joy and enthusiasm in your day? Then sashay on over to www.NakedSelfWorth.com and download The Top 20 Things That Block Your Sparkle And What to Do About Them today!Still want more? Of course, you do! Purchase Lora’s book, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy & Spiritual Self wherever books are sold.Learn more about Lora here: www.loracheadle.com

Top Take-a-ways: Story is powerful. Use your voice to lift others by sharing their story! When women support each other, we change the world. It’s never too late to revive the untold stories of the past.   The power of social media is undeniable because of the way it allows us all to tell our story. Even though we have always had story, in the past stories were only written down by those with power. Consequently, many stories were never written, shared, or remembered, and many people’s voices were silenced or lost. Today’s episode bridges the gap between the stories of the past and the power of storytelling and social media today. Today’s guest, Leslie Zemeckis, is a master of both storytelling and the power of social media. She tells the stories of women in American pop culture from the early part of the 20th century who were dismissed, ignored, or never asked for their point of view. As Kathleen McGowan, author of The Magdalene Line series said, “History is not what happened but what is written down” Leslie Zemeckis is literally changing history, by writing down the stories of powerful, unique women whose stories otherwise may have been lost to history Additionally, Leslie is also using her power and passion to elevate the stories being told on social media. To combat the onslaught of negativity on social media today, she created an EMPOWERMENT CHALLENGE to spread love and positivity. Her challenge is to post something once a week about someone else, an artist, friend, philanthropist, whomever, who is making the world better (in big ways and small) who needs a light shone on them. Why? So together we can empower others and rise higher and so we can start telling and sharing the stories that really matter.Who will take me and Leslie up on this challenge? You can view her glamorous video regarding her challenge here: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.zemeckis.5/videos/1211577185849875/ and you can join me in the Flaunt Flock on Facebook for continued support, sparkly-pink love, and for a daily dose of empowerment: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flauntflock/ Leslie Zemeckis is a best-selling author, actress, writer and award-winning documentarian. Leslie’s critically acclaimed films include Behind the Burly Q, the true story of old-time burlesque in America which ran on Showtime. The film was championed by such publications as USA Today and The New Yorker reveals the never-before told stories of the men and women who worked in burlesque during its Golden Age; Bound by Flesh about Siamese twin superstars Daisy and Violet Hilton which debuted at number 5 on Netflix, and Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer chronicling the extraordinary story of the world’s first female tiger trainer, Mabel Stark, in the early part of the 20th century. She the author of three best-sellers,Behind the Burly Q, the definitive oral history of burlesque,Goddess of Love Incarnate; the Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr and Feuding Fan Dancers,about Sally Rand, Faith Bacon and the golden age of the showgirl. She is currently working on her fourth book. As an actress she has worked in films alongside Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, and Jim Carrey. She currently co-stars in the film From Zero to I Love You opposite Richard Lawson. Zemeckis continues to specialize in women in American pop culture from the early part of the 20th century Zemeckis is a frequent contributor to Huffington Post, Medium, Talkhouse and has written for W Magazine and Stork Magazine.  She has presented her work and spoken at panels and Universities including Santa Barbara City College, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, The Chicago Club, Chicago History Museum, MoMa, Burlesque Hall of Fame, Burly Con.www.lesliezemeckis.com Feeling worn down and dull? Hoping for a little more sparkle, joy and enthusiasm in your day? Then sashay on over to www.NakedSelfWorth.com and download The Top 20 Things That Block Your Sparkle And What to Do About Them today! Still want more? Of course, you do! Purchase Lora’s book, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy & Spiritual Self wherever books are sold.  

Empowering Others Through Story - with Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Documentarian Leslie ZemeckisSeptember’s Theme is Education & LearningTraditionally September has signaled going back to school and the start of fall. Although this year is different due to COVID 19, many of us – whether we have kids in school or not – still think of September as a time for learning. Since most of are spending more time at home due to the Coronavirus pandemic, why not us that time for some learning and education? What interests you? What do you wish you knew more about? Since FLAUNT! stands for Find your Fetish, Laugh out Loud, Accept Unconditionally, Navigate the Negative and Trust in Your Truth, what if you began by learning something fun, then learned something that makes you laugh? What might you learn that you would have never had the chance to learn if the pandemic not happened? What an incredible git! Let’s open that gift now! Bonus points for reaching out and sharing with me what you’d most love to learn.Top Take-a-ways:Story is powerful. Use your voice to lift others by sharing their story!When women support each other, we change the world.It’s never too late to revive the untold stories of the past.The power of social media is undeniable because of the way it allows us all to tell our story. Even though we have always had story, in the past stories were only written down by those with power. Consequently, many stories were never written, shared, or remembered, and many people’s voices were silenced or lost. Today’s episode bridges the gap between the stories of the past and the power of storytelling and social media today. Today’s guest, Leslie Zemeckis, is a master of both storytelling and the power of social media. She tells the stories of women in American pop culture from the early part of the 20th century who were dismissed, ignored, or never asked for their point of view. As Kathleen McGowan, author of The Magdalene Line series said, “History is not what happened but what is written down” Leslie Zemeckis is literally changing history, by writing down the stories of powerful, unique women whose stories otherwise may have been lost to historyAdditionally, Leslie is also using her power and passion to elevate the stories being told on social media. To combat the onslaught of negativity on social media today, she created an EMPOWERMENT CHALLENGE to spread love and positivity.Her challenge is to post something once a week about someone else, an artist, friend, philanthropist, whomever, who is making the world better (in big ways and small) who needs a light shone on them.Why? So together we can empower others and rise higher and so we can start telling and sharing the stories that really matter.Who will take me and Leslie up on this challenge? You can view her glamorous video regarding her challenge here: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.zemeckis.5/videos/1211577185849875/ and you can join me in the Flaunt Flock on Facebook for continued support, sparkly-pink love, and for a daily dose of empowerment: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flauntflock/Leslie Zemeckis is a best-selling author, actress, writer and award-winning documentarian. Leslie’s critically acclaimed films include Behind the Burly Q, the true story of old-time burlesque in America which ran on Showtime. The film was championed by such publications as USA Today and The New Yorker reveals the never-before told stories of the men and women who worked in burlesque during its Golden Age; Bound by Flesh about Siamese twin superstars Daisy and Violet Hilton which debuted at number 5 on Netflix, and Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer chronicling the extraordinary story of the world’s first female tiger trainer, Mabel Stark, in the early part of the 20th century.She the author of three best-sellers,Behind the Burly Q, the definitive oral history of burlesque,Goddess of Love Incarnate; the Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr and Feuding Fan Dancers,about Sally Rand, Faith Bacon and the golden age of the showgirl. She is currently working on her fourth book.As an actress she has worked in films alongside Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, and Jim Carrey. She currently co-stars in the film From Zero to I Love You opposite Richard Lawson.Zemeckis continues to specialize in women in American pop culture from the early part of the 20th century Zemeckis is a frequent contributor to Huffington Post, Medium, Talkhouse and has written for W Magazine and Stork Magazine.  She has presented her work and spoken at panels and Universities including Santa Barbara City College, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, The Chicago Club, Chicago History Museum, MoMa, Burlesque Hall of Fame, Burly www.lesliezemeckis.comFeeling worn down and dull? Hoping for a little more sparkle, joy and enthusiasm in your day? Then sashay on over to www.NakedSelfWorth.com and download The Top 20 Things That Block Your Sparkle And What to Do About Them today!Still want more? Of course, you do! Purchase Lora’s book, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy & Spiritual Self wherever books are sold.Learn more about Lora here: www.loracheadle.com

Chris Oh! is an international Kiwi Boylesque sensation his recent accolades include winning the Crown of Burlesque in Basel, Switzerland (2018) and ‘Most Dazzling Dancer’ at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas (2018). 2018 saw him Headlining shows and festivals across three continents alone, exposing his glittered thighs and sparkling personality to all who have encountered him. With over 13 years of dance and performing arts experience, Chris Oh! has taken the world by storm. He is the recipient of Best Boylesque New Zealand (2017/18), King of the New Zealand Burlesque Festival (2017), Grand Prix Award for the Le Bisou Français Festival Paris (2017), was a semi-finalist on the TV show New Zealand’s Got Talent (2012), and was Mr Gay World (2013).His performance career started in the night club scene where he would perform gender bending acts in drag, this work later encouraged him to study Ballet and Contemporary dance professionally. He worked for many professional dance companies in New Zealand before deciding to establish his own Black Swan Productions entertainment company where he began to choreograph and costume his own shows and events. Since then Chris has performed around the World including places like New York, Las Vegas, Hollywood, Paris, Prague, Berlin, Rome, Oslo, Stockholm, Vienna, Madrid, Indonesia, South Africa and Italy etc. In his shows Chris Oh! has pushed the boundaries of gender and performance art, wowed audiences with his Burlesque prowess, and always made time to help train and initiate newcomers to the artform of Burlesque, believing that art should be inclusive, equal and celebratory for all.His mission is to spread sparkle, light and laughter to the world, one show at a time. Creating connections, braving new places, holding open spaces, walking the edge of an ever expanding artform, Chris Oh! celebrates the gift of life wherever he goes.https://www.instagram.com/chrisohfficialhttps://www.facebook.com/chrisohfficial----------------------------------------------------------------Visit Show Pony Express at www.missmaryjanegreen.com/show-pony-express.htmlAffiliate Partner of Glam’r Gear www.ponypod.club/glamrgearGet in touch:www.instagram.com/missmaryjanegreenwww.instagram.com/pony.podwww.instagram.com/show_pony_expressmoxie@missmaryjanegreen.comPony Pod is the media arm of ‘Show Pony Express’, an online boutique for traveling performers curated by Miss Mary Jane Green.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends.Are you or do you know a traveling performer? Interested in being featured on the show? Interview queries accepted via email.

We sat down for a chat with the queen of fire, sass, and kickass - Aurora Galore! Join us for a chat with burlesque legend and firebreather as Aurora shares stories about how she got her start in the game, her experience with the Burlesque Hall of Fame, and more! Thanks to Andrea di Giovanni for providing "Miracle" featuring Gess for this week's backing track. Get your copy today: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/Miracle Thank you to Stoke Coworking for helping make WTFemme!? Podcast possible. Join us in becoming a member today at www.stokedenton.com. Thank you to Queen on the Scene Shop for helping make WTFemme!? Podcast possible. Secure your queer gear at www.queenonthesceneshop.com. This IS A Big Stink Production ©

'Internationally known, Minnesota grown' RedBone is one of the biggest names in burlesque! She began traveling the world as one of the ‘Wham Bam Thank You Ma’ams’, backing up the infamous Foxy Tann in her quest for world domination in 2005. This last year RedBone featured at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2019 VLV Burlesque Showcase and is the reigning 'Princess of Burlesque' of The Miss Exotic World competition at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas and now #3 of 21st Century Burlesque Magazine Top 50 Most Influential Industry Figures!!Cyclone RedBone is also the Executive Producer of The Nudie Nubie Show - An Amateur Reveal!, Nudie Nubie’s SF & Nudie NuBoi's -- a show designed to support & elevate the 4 years and under generation of teasers. Most recently, she has made it a priority to glamorously & naturally hydrate the skin of humans across the globe with her product Glam Jam -- an all-natural glitter lotion stick aka “Glo-tion For Your Motion".https://www.redbone.bizhttps://www.facebook.com/redboneburlesquehttps://www.instagram.com/redbonempls/https://www.glamjam.rocks----------------------------------------------------------------Visit Show Pony Express at www.missmaryjanegreen.com/show-pony-express.htmlAffiliate Partner of Glam’r Gear www.ponypod.club/glamrgearGet in touch:www.instagram.com/missmaryjanegreenwww.instagram.com/pony.podwww.instagram.com/show_pony_expressmoxie@missmaryjanegreen.comPony Pod is the media arm of ‘Show Pony Express’, an online boutique for traveling performers curated by Miss Mary Jane Green.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends.Are you or do you know a traveling performer? Interested in being featured on the show? Interview queries accepted via email.

Matt Finish is one of the founding members of Don't Blink Burlesque and The Arizona Burlesque Festival. Matt is also the proud producer of the BurlyPicks Arizona Regionals and Strip Local! Matt was voted ‘AZ Burlesque Emcee of the Year’ at the 2020 Strippy Awards. He has also been listed on the Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Industry Figures 3 times! In 2015, Matt competed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender where he was crowned Mr. Exotic World 'King of Burlesque'. If you want to keep up with Matt you can find him on Instagram and FB where he posts his popular (Un)Helpful Burlesque Tips from Matt Finish every day!  www.instagram.com/xomattfinishwww.instagram.com/dontblinkburlesquewww.instagram.com/arizonaburlesquefestivalwww.facebook.com/XoMattFinishhttps://xomattfinish.tumblr.com/www.youtube.com/xomattfinishwww.twitter.com/xomattfinishwww.xomattfinish.com#UnHelpfulTipsInterested in Flutterby Fans – contact Nyla the High Pimpstress on IGwww.instagram.com/thehighpimpstress----------------------------------------------------------------Visit Show Pony Express at www.missmaryjanegreen.com/show-pony-express.htmlAffiliate Partner of Glam’r Gear www.ponypod.club/glamrgearGet in touch:www.instagram.com/missmaryjanegreenwww.instagram.com/pony.podwww.instagram.com/show_pony_expressmoxie@missmaryjanegreen.comPony Pod is the media arm of ‘Show Pony Express’, an online boutique for traveling performers curated by Miss Mary Jane Green.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends.Are you or do you know a traveling performer? Interested in being featured on the show? Interview queries accepted via email.

Thicker than a Snickers and twice as salty; Nox Falls has performed as a Texan Confection for the first years of her career; amassing multiple awards across the country from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, showcasing in numerous festivals and winning titles ranging from “Best Costume”, “Most Fierce” and coveted ” Queen”.A producer, teacher, and international performing brat specializes in the “gothic” side of slow burn with a niche for nasty -notorious as her physique that has earned her a spot within 21st Century Burlesque Top 100 list, burlesque documentaries, magazines, and as well the opportunity to open for numerous concerts for a variety of musicians, and most honorably- compete in 2018 Best Debut for the Burlesque Hall of Fame.Since her relocation to Seattle she has featured in the Minneapolis and Mobile Burlesque Festivals, headlined the Ohio, Northwest Vaudeville and the U.K.’s Bristol Burlesque Festivals- and overall thrust her energy (and hips) into creating the POC troupe “Dark Diamonds Burlesque” and co-production of divine slutty endeavors “Dark Violet Productions” while still producing a chapter of “Naked Girls Reading” in her origin state.Raunchy and unapologetic in style, her performances will leave you……wait……they won’t.www.instagram.com/thenaughtybodywww.instagram.com/darkdiamondsburlesquewww.instagram.com/itsthegoodchinawww.noxfalls.com----------------------------------------------------------------Visit Show Pony Express at www.missmaryjanegreen.com/show-pony-express.htmlAffiliate Partner of Glam’r Gear www.ponypod.club/glamrgearGet in touch:www.instagram.com/missmaryjanegreenwww.instagram.com/pony.podwww.instagram.com/show_pony_expressmoxie@missmaryjanegreen.comPony Pod is the media arm of ‘Show Pony Express’, an online boutique for traveling performers curated by Miss Mary Jane Green.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends.Are you or do you know a traveling performer? Interested in being featured on the show? Interview queries accepted via email.

In this special broadcast Tash & Bettie are recording from the comfort of their own self isolation stations. That's correct it's Covid - 19 Global Pandemic times, and your gals are backstage, pushing on heels first with wine in hand!This week we had the honour of chatting to Australia's only Miss Exotic World. That's right folks, she is Australia's queen of burlesque... literally. She has the crown to prove it! From living through the AIDS epidemic, to being a club kid in London, to starting a family back in Australia whilst being an in demand showgirl this woman has done it all. This is hands down of the most fascinating episodes we have ever recorded, and we can't wait for you to hear her story. It's the iconic, Imogen Kelly.But first get to know us!Miss Bettie Bombshell is the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out 5 star shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne AND have been kicked out of places you can only dream of.A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com (yes that is our actual email address)Want to know more.... find Imogen Kelly on the internet!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Imogen-Kelly-211726038906314/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimogenkelly/?hl=enTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! With another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits!In this special broadcast Tash & Bettie are recording from the comfort of their own self isolation stations! That's correct it's Covid - 19 Global Pandemic times, and your gals are pushing on heels first with wine in hand!It's a pretty great gig being able to chat to one of you best pals, who happens to be one of the most talented cabaret artists, musicians & musical directors in Australia (We really mane the world but we don't wanna seem too braggy), whilst sipping on wine from our new sponsor Naked Wines (that was a blatant brag), and find out about that time our guest got an actual falconer in to deal with a pigeon problem OR how she made it back into Australia with just 2 hours to spare before they shut the borders. It's the cabaret legend & icon, Victoria Falconer!Also... WE FINALLY GOT AN EMAIL!A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ...But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE did not have one.Want to know more.... find Victoria Falconer on the internet!Website: https://maestramusic.org/profile/victoria-falconerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoriafalconerHQ/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_falconer/Twitter: @shesawsTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! With another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits!In this special broadcast Tash & Bettie are recording from the comfort of their own self isolation stations! That's correct it's Covid - 19 Global Pandemic times, and your gals are pushing on heels first with wine in hand!This week we had the pleasure of chatting to one of that hardest working gals in the biz. She is one of Perth's (and soon to be Brisbane's) most in demand drag performers, with a string of titles and awards under her lace front. She is Miss Burlesque Australia 2018, and actually handed over the crown to our very own Bettie Bombshell in 2019, how bloody adorable! She can outdrink, out dance & out prance us all, it's Scarlet Adams!Also... WE FINALLY GOT AN EMAIL!A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ...But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE did not have one.Want to know more.... find Scarlet Adams on the internet!Website: http://www.perthdragqueens.com.au/scarletadamsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScarletAdamsDragQueenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletadamsdragqueen/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/scarletadamsdq?lang=enTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

"It's kind of like 'Broad City' meets 'Generation Q' with a lot of heart and a lot of humor.""I started writing the show the day after Trump was elected. I was very upset and was doing a musical theater production and just decided that I needed to channel my creative energy into something that would make a difference and help my community going forward, especially in these times that I knew were about to get much more dark.""This is actually my first film making project. It's been really, a very, very very intense learning curve.""I am a cisgendered woman and although I'm queer as fuck I can only tell so much of someone else's story.""It's really important to be making uplifting stories for our community, especially during this time. Stories that feature accurate representation across the board for queer people, but especially for trans and nonbinary folk who just really aren't represented pretty much at all. It's so hard to find good representation.""This is absolutely the most difficult journey I've ever experienced in my life. It is also the most rewarding.""I truly feel that every single person who crossed paths with me and this project was there to serve a purpose and was there for a reason. That's the only way to get through something like this because it's been so hard. No part of this has been easy.""It is really a beautiful thing to watch in completion because I am so proud of the work. And I am so proud of what was able to be created but it was only because I had to push myself through literally the darkest times of my life. Truly.  I hit rock bottom, trying to make this happen, probably at least three times.""I view it absolutely as a tool for cis het allies to be able to watch it and enjoy it and really learn from it in a safe way. It's not just a queer series for queers.""It's been an interesting balance of lots of stress, lots of frustration while also experiencing lots of joy, lots of positivity. It's been wild, just wild.Gretchen's websiteThese Thems websiteThese Thems on YouTubeThese Thems instagram These Thems FacebookThese Thems TwitterGretchen Wylder instagramVico Ortiz  instagram Shaan Dasani instagramNick Park instagramDirected by Jett GarrisonProduced by Sophia ClarkLexClexacon Gretchen's bioGretchen Wylder started her acting career in Chicago and has been a working actor in NYC for the past nine years. She has originated roles in musical comedies Off-Broadway, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and also creates original sketch comedy content. In addition to working with legends Kathy Griffin, Julie Andrews, Anthony Rapp, and Judy Gold, Gretchen has performed sketch and improv at Amy Poehler's UCB theater, the PIT, Magnet, and Second City. Fav theatre credits: Avenue Q, Rent, Bedbugs The Musical. She has competed at the Miss Exotic World pageant at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. Gretchen is an advocate for the Queer community and in 2016, organized a float in NYC's Gay Pride parade to raise funds for the Ellie Conant memorial fund, benefiting Astraea Lesbian Foundation.  

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! With another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits!In this special broadcast Tash & Bettie are recording from the comfort of their own self isolation stations! That's correct it's Covid - 19 Global Pandemic times, and your gals are pushing on heels first with wine in hand! .We unfortunately had a guest cancel at the last minute, so we scrolled around Facebook and found someone that was online. We found Reuben Kaye... an international superstar that has graced many random bedrooms all around the globe! It really is hard to write a jazzy intro for this artist, because he is one of the greatest entertainers in the world. A true cabaret icon, MC extraordinaire, writer, comedian with the longest legs in the biz! Reuben has taken the world by storm with his one of a kind persona, and has even managed to bribe his way onto Channel 4 in the UK. There is no one else quite like Reuben Kaye, and honestly that's probably a really good thing. We chat about COVID-19 and how it's helped us realise that boxed wine is a totally acceptable form of alcohol, as well as Reuben's latest project UN-WINE-D! The only guided meditation with a wine pairing.Also... WE FINALLY GOT AN EMAIL!A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ... But first get to know us! The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE did not have one.Want to know more.... find Reuben Kaye on the internet!Website: https://www.reubenkaye.com/homeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reubenkayecabaret/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalrubykaye/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReubenKayeTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

Hosted by international Cabaret and Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. "Friends With Benefits" based in Melbourne, Australia covers all things showbiz in the independent scene including cabaret, burlesque, drag, comedy and those associated in this crazy biz. Each episode we will invite a new special guest to join us to enjoy glasses of red wine and to talk shop. We want to know their stories, their tips, what their best / worst performing moments and then to top it all off, they are going to share their skills with us whispers SHOWBO SECRETSPrepare to hear the 'behind the scenes' real life stuff that we rarely get to show you!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!BAIIIIIEPISODE NOTES:OW YIS WE ARE BACK! With another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits!In this special broadcast (sorry for the sounds quality we are learning), Tash & Bettie are recording from the comfort of their own self isolation stations! That's correct it's Covid - 19 Global Pandemic times, and your gals are pushing on heels first with wine in hand!Also... WE FINALLY GOT AN EMAIL!A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ...But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE did not have one.Want to know more.... find Zelia Rose on the internet!Website: http://www.zeliarose.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zelia.rkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeliarose/Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeliarose?lang=enTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! With another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits!In this special broadcast (sorry for the sounds quality we are learning), Tash & Bettie are recording from the comfort of their own self isolation stations! That's correct it's Covid - 19 Global Pandemic times, and your gals are pushing on heels first with wine in hand!We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with a long time friend, and a true icon of the cabaret, burlesque, comedy & circus worlds! We casually talk about the time a thruple of boomers interrupted her show with a good old fashioned, in the audience finger bang, how the global pandemic has effected her life both on and off stage, and the importance of finding performance spaces that let you make mistakes. Because after all, that is how we grow.Also... WE FINALLY GOT AN EMAIL!A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ...But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE did not have one.Want to know more.... find Clara Cupcakes on the internet!Website: Clara's Website!Facebook: Clara's Facebook!Instagram: Clara's Instagram!Twitter: Clara's Twitter!Tash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! With another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits!In this episode Tash & Bettie are changing it up and podcasting direct from the Adelaide Fringe Festival! The gals are on tour at the moment and they thought it would be a hoot to record from our favourite carnie hub, our fringe home, Gluttony! We had the opportunity to chat to our dear friend and absolute legend of the cabaret/ comedy scene. This powerhouse has toured the world with sell out shows, scoring rave reviews (and then there was that one that was a bit shit), was one half of the ICONIC cabaret couple Titty Bar Ha Ha, is currently one half of Mick & Boo presents, she is a bassass MC, a performer, a producer, a wineo AND has two kids. Yeah just calm, down hey. It's one of our best judy's, the INCREDIBLE Boo Dwyer!Also... WE FINALLY GOT AN EMAIL!A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ... But first get to know us! The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE did not have one.Want to know more.... find Boo Dwyer on the internet!Website: https://boodwyer.wordpress.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boo.dwyerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boodwyer/Tash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

We are featuring the ever-so-fabulous, Lola Frost, on the show today! A veteran in the burlesque community, runner up in the Burlesque Hall of Fame and consistently in the Burlesque Top 50 for the past 7 years and counting, we are so grateful that Ms. Frost was able to grace us with her presence! From her earlier days first emerging as an emotional tomboy who "didn't even know what burlesque was" to the rock and roll flapper she is today, she happily dishes it all about the world of burlesque on this week's episode. From burlesque to stripping, and as a healer and a teacher, Lola has had a busy past three years touring on the road. She's finally back home in Vancouver to regrow some roots and to take on this next chapter of her life. She has a lot more tricks up her sleeve - be sure to listen to the episode to see what she's been up to! IG: @lolafrost www.twitter.com/lolafrost www.facebook.com/lolafrost https://lolafrostonstage.wordpress.com https://www.vancouverburlesqueco.com https://www.sweetsoulburlesque.net/lola-frost PLEASE NOTE: In light of COVID-19, the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival will be canceled this year. For more information, please visit www.vibf.ca Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“I really like people to cry at my titty show!” //In part 2, Fancy and I get to the bottom of that age old debate: is burlesque stripping? Fancy recounts the plastic bag routine that won her Miss Coney Island 2016, as well as some of her favorite acts by Tiger Bay, Julie Atlas Muz & Mat Fraser, and Darlinda Just Darlinda (including an apocalyptic one that’s almost too prescient...) //Fancy Feast is a burlesque performer, sex educator, and writer. She holds the title of Miss Coney Island 2016 and is the recipient of the Revolutionary Award at the 2017 New York Burlesque Festival. She is a 2018 New Jewish Culture fellow. She has performed nationwide at venues including the Whitney, the Brooklyn Museum, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. She is the subject of the 2016 documentary “Fancy Feast: the Fat Burlesque Performer”, by Leon Chase. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I don’t experience my naked body as inherently erotic. It’s my body, and I like it. It has so much more to do for me with the glamour and the transgression. That’s the part where I’m comfortable and excited. Burlesque was the first time I ever saw an exalted fat body.” Fancy Feast joins me for a talk about the art of burlesque. But first we discuss her Jewish Currents piece about identity fetishism and what kind of Jewish-themed porn she would make. Her act called 50 Shades of Oy Vey is a great segue into a discussion of the money she’s put into big rhinestone, why she’s not body positive, and whether good girls can do burlesque. Pt 2 coming soon! // Fancy Feast is a burlesque performer, sex educator, and writer. She holds the title of Miss Coney Island 2016 and is the recipient of the Revolutionary Award at the 2017 New York Burlesque Festival. She is a 2018 New Jewish Culture fellow. She has performed nationwide at venues including the Whitney, the Brooklyn Museum, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. She is the subject of the 2016 documentary “Fancy Feast: the Fat Burlesque Performer”, by Leon Chase. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits. In this episode Tash & Bettie are changing it up and podcasting direct from the Adelaide Fringe Festival! The gals are on tour at the moment and they thought it would be a hoot to record from our favourite carnie hub, our fringe home, Gluttony! We had the opportunity to chat to our good friend and the big boss! He is the king of the dad joke - remember that time he almost had a show - I mean there was a poster so it must be real. He is one half of the Gluttony empire with power house Elena Kirschbaum, happens to be a South Australian local, a family man, as well a business owner. It's your favourite dad, Daniel Michael! Also... WE FINALLY GOT AN EMAIL!A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ... But first get to know us! The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE did not have one.Want to know more.... find Gluttony & it's wonderful shows on the internet!Website: https://gluttony.net.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gluttonyfringe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gluttony_fringe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gluttony_fringeTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

Pocket Phoenix joins us today on the podcast to speak about her movement journey which eventually lead to her stripping in the city. Originally of burlesque origins, she branched off into other interdisciplinary forms of movement and dance including FIlipino arnis, Jamaican dance hall and wrestling! Yes, wrestling - who knew!? Through dance, she was able to become reacquainted with her Filipino heritage - something that was lost years ago over a broken friendship and was able to find herself and to mend a broken heart post-break up. She speaks about her experience at the Burlesque Hall of Fame with Screaming Chickens back in the day and touches on great resources for strippers in terms of podcasts (this isn't the only one out there!), stripper courses and one-on-ones. IG: @pocketphoenixcanada Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.In this episode Tash & Bettie had the pleasure of chatting to one of the silliest gals in the business. She is a HILARIOUS comedian showcasing her unique brand of funny all over Australia. We chat about her French tour guide days, what it means to write a show and realise when you've got a bit too much going on, and the importance of backing yourself. Because if you can't back your self... no one else is going to so you just need to do it. It's Jacqueline Mifsud!Also... WE FINALLY GOT AN EMAIL!A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ...But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE ACTUALLY DID THIS TIME AND IT WAS GREAT!Want to know more.... find Jacqueline Mifsud on the internet!Website: https://www.jacquelinemifsud.com/?fbclid=IwAR34HfOFHTJSKQJss4-lxcoWUBvDqrDj7N61zKiMyshGt9Wd96L0qQ8GqJoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.mifsudInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roses4betty/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacqMifsudTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits. In this episode Tash & Bettie had the pleasure of chatting to a man once described as "so fucking good that I’m convinced he’s stolen talent from other artists in some sort of supernatural embezzlement scheme". Honestly, the chattiest mime we've ever come across, and he is just so damned flamboyant he MUST be a magician, not a bisexual man. It's the multi award nominated, see him before he becomes really famous comedy genius, Patrick Collins!Also...A quick reminder to email all requests to tashis1butt@gmail.com ... But first get to know us! The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever? SHE ACTUALLY DID THIS TIME AND IT WAS GREAT!Want to know more.... find Patrick us on the internet!Facebook: facebook.com/PatComedian/Instagram: instagram.com/localcomedianpatrickcollins/Twitter: twitter.com/patcomedian?lang=enTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits. Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode Tash & Bettie take it all back to basics with... just them in the studio. Except there is way less wine that the first episode! We chat about setting goals, making the next 12 months work for you, not the other way around. Hear about our organisation, producer, performer hacks and what we plan to do in 2020! Also hear about our ridiculous new show called ʊ. It's going to win all the awards.But first get to know us! The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever?Want to know more.... find us on the internet!Tash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat to a stand-up comedian that is doing things a little different. Someone who absolutely smashed it at the 2018 Melbourne Fringe Festival, with an extended season & a cheeky Best Comedy nomination. We discuss the power of 'painting on your character' and the importance of being your true self stage! This talented woman knows sometimes all you need is a face mask to purify the soul & a good head of washed hair to make people say 'omg! did you get your hair done!?'. She is bridging the gap between the drag & stand up comedy worlds with her fresh take on the industry, and perhaps terrifying a few children along the way. It's the superstar, Charity Werk!But first, get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick-ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course, it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? Does she ever?Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Charity on the internet!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charitywerk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charity.werk/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/charitywerk?lang=enTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode, we have an absolute star of the burlesque world. She is 6 weeks out from debuting her first solo show across Australia, we may have pulled her out of a very important artists intensive with her director to record this podcast, she manages to travel the country with a giant sword & jumping castle in her suitcase and is an absolute genius when it comes to writing grant applications! It's Australia's Jazida!But first, get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick-ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course, it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? No, she doesn't this week sorry about it.Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Jazida on the internet!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jazidaburlesque/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazida.burlesque/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jazidaburlesqueTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode we chat to a superstar that is know for her legendary work behind the lens! She's shot some of the biggest names in the business, with a career in photography spanning over 10 years, beginning at 15 years old, shooting Novak Djokovic!! She supports our new business venture Friends with Benefits the Airline & has a rather revealing #backstagediaries story to tell... It's out gal pal Jacita Oaten!But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? No, she doesn't this week sorry about it.Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Jacint Oaten on the internet!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacintaoaten/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacintaoaten/Till Death Wedding Photography: https://til-death.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedtildeath/Tash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

When people think of "Burlesque", they usually think of scantily clad - or perhaps even topless - women, titillating & teasing crowds with their seductive dance moves.  But there's way more to it than that...as you're about to learn. My guest for this episode of the podcast is Dustin Wax of The Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum in Las Vegas - which, by the way, is the ONLY burlesque museum in the world.  Dustin and I chatted all about the history of the museum, their annual Miss Exotic World Pageant & Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend as well as the history, evolution and recent resurgence in the popularity of burlesque performances. If you want information about The Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum, be sure to check out their official website and also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode our very special Friend with Benefits is an absolute legend and icon of the drag world! She has performed all over the world showcasing her showstopping brand of drag, can bust out a triple pirouette like no ones business & is one of the most supportive and gorgeous people we have ever met! Not like our other guests... bloody trash bags.But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? No, she doesn't this week sorry about it.Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Leasa Mann on the internet!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeasaMannOfficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleasamann/Twitter: https://twitter.com/leasa_mannTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode our very special Friend with Benefits is a bloody hilarious comedian, she is apparently a lot funnier in Malaysia, may or may not have been a member of Sneaky Sound system, and happens to have a hit podcast of her own... You can listen to it on Virgin planes... Faaaancy! It's the sensational Emily Tresidder!But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact? No, she doesn't this week sorry about it.Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Emily Tressider on the internet!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyTresidderComedian/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emtrez/Website: https://www.wenttherewithem.com/?fbclid=IwAR2-XX55VF1wcauXTQ8fOnjr3R_DqjqaBLZcKZlm0kAdv-kKD0S7M-2R_CwTwitter: https://twitter.com/emilytresidder?lang=enVic & Em Comedy Gems: https://www.instagram.com/comedygems/Tash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

This week, Eric, Ryan and fab guest co-host Georgie Leahy sit down with sensational burlesque and circus-cabaret legend Trixie Little! An innovative and sensational performer, Trixie combines acrobatics, striptease and humor in her outrageous, boundary-pushing shows around the world. She was crowned the Reigning Queen of Burlesque by the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. The fantastic documentary US NAKED: TRIXIE AND MONKEY chronicles her collaboration on and offscreen with former partner The Evil Hate Monkey with whom she performed for years to international acclaim. Trixie is now taking Los Angeles by storm and can currently be seen in "Carnivale Cabaret" on November 27, December 9, 23, and 30 at The Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St. in Hollywood . Trixie and superstar actor, writer, producer Ryan Leslie Fisher recently formed The Cabaret Collective. Check out their first show "The Gorgeous Trash Thanksgiving Show: You're Welcome!" at 8pm on Thanksgiving night at the Down 'n' Out Bar at 501 S. Spring St. in DTLA. Trixie is as delightful as she is gorgeous and talented. Enjoy! For all things Trixie Little, go to: Website: www.trixielittle.com Instagram and Twitter: @trixielittle Stay up to date with This Is Happening!: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

Hosted by international Cabaret and Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. "Friends With Benefits" based in Melbourne, Australia covers all things showbiz in the independent scene including cabaret, burlesque, drag, comedy and those associated in this crazy biz. Each episode we will invite a new special guest to join us to enjoy glasses of red wine and to talk shop. We want to know their stories, their tips, what their best / worst performing moments and then to top it all off, they are going to share their skills with us whispers SHOWBO SECRETSPrepare to hear the 'behind the scenes' real life stuff that we rarely get to show you!Tune in, each... whenever we can manage to record & meet our best friends and hear all about their benefits!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!BAIIIIIEPISODE NOTES:OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode our very special FriendS.. that's right there are two of them, with Benefits are the all glittering, world touring, FIERCE FORCE behind the smash hit drag/ dance/ circus spectacular Yummy, James Welsby & Hannie Helsden! We talk some serious shop in this ep folks. Her all about Yummy's humble beginnings, when James hosted a show for Midsumma then ran to vomit on the Arts Centre, and what Prehab not Rehab means!But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact, or will she just try and get another brand to sponsor the show? *cough cough.. OREOS. I mean I guess you will have to listen to the latest edition of Friends with Benefits!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND YUMMY, James & Hannie (I mean they are basically the same things) on the internet!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yummytheshow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yummytheshow/Website: https://www.yummytheshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/yummytheshow?lang=enTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode our very special Friend with Benefits eats fire & swallows swords. Yeah, just that. She also happens to have a Bachelor of Science (Biomedical), owns a business & has a 16 month old daughter..... She is an absolute Badass babe! It's sideshow queen, Elle Diablo!But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact, or will she just try and get another brand to sponsor the show? *cough cough.. OREOS. I mean I guess you will have to listen to the latest edition of Friends with Benefits!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Elle Diablo on the internet!Website: https://ellediabloentertains.com/Bottoms up ole & Burlesque: https://www.bottomsupdance.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elle-Diablo-517921508293145/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_diablo_/Tash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

Hosted by international Cabaret and Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. "Friends With Benefits" based in Melbourne, Australia covers all things showbiz in the independent scene including cabaret, burlesque, drag, comedy and those associated in this crazy biz. Each episode we will invite a new special guest to join us to enjoy glasses of red wine and to talk shop. We want to know their stories, their tips, what their best / worst performing moments and then to top it all off, they are going to share their skills with us whispers SHOWGIRL SECRETSPrepare to hear the 'behind the scenes' real life stuff that we rarely get to show you!Tune in, each... whenever we can manage to record & meet our best friends and hear all about their benefits!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!BAIIIIIEPISODE NOTES:OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode our very special Friend with Benefits is a nurse, a cabaret singer & writer, master of the visiting someones house gift AND an absolute bad ass. We chat to the incredible Zule Khan - star of the HIT shows Traige & Discharged about her life on and off the stage.But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. Will Bettie have an actual fact, or will she just try and get another brand to sponsor the show? I mean I guess you will have to listen to the latest edition of Friends with Benefits!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Zule on the internet!Website: www.zuleikakhan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TriageCabaret/

Hosted by international Cabaret and Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. "Friends With Benefits" based in Melbourne, Australia covers all things showbiz in the independent scene including cabaret, burlesque, drag, comedy and those associated in this crazy biz. Each episode we will invite a new special guest to join us to enjoy glasses of red wine and to talk shop. We want to know their stories, their tips, what their best / worst performing moments and then to top it all off, they are going to share their skills with us whispers SHOWGIRL SECRETSPrepare to hear the 'behind the scenes' real life stuff that we rarely get to show you!Tune in, each... whenever we can manage to record & meet our best friends and hear all about their benefits!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!BAIIIIIEPISODE NOTES:OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode our very special Friend with Benefits is a musical theatre, acting, signing. cabaret STAR! She has delivered a baby on Tv, the baby then peed on her, and apparently can do a great white lady rap, it's Belinda Reid! oh and will Red Rock Deli sponsor us PLEASE!But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.We chat to Bel about preparing for auditions, why she has chosen to go back to Uni and hone her craft some more, all about that good friend performance anxiety and how we deal with it, and who the heck was that naked guy in the supermarket tho?As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. And as usual Bettie's shade corner/ fact is just a story about something she has done there. JUST KIDDING SHE ACTUALLY HAS A FACT THIS WEEK!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Bel on the internet!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bel.grenyerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindahreid/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Belindahreid?fbclid=IwAR24g9t5ZCXer9iXwtXfsv2pc8WaNzOWZWAGKwve4E6eA6Ws-XLjZzFvo3UTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international Cabaret & Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode this very special Friend with Benefits is a lover of David Bowie, is the king of social media & wears more glitter lipstick than Bettie Bombshell & Tash York combined! It's the gorgeous star of Dracula's, Rebel & the internet - Stewart Reeve!But first get to know us!The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.We chat to Stew about the many hats we all have to wear in this biz and how the heck to juggle it all, his FABULOUS cabaret show Rebel & it's first outing into the Adelaide Fringe Festival madness, how to put aside 'the ego', and apparently there is a beat across the road from Sea World?As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. And as usual Bettie's shade corner/ fact is just a story about something she has done there. May have involved a table & Ruby Slippers....Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND Stew & his social media business Post . PA!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewartjreeve/Post P.A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postpa.aus/Instagram: https://instagram.com/stew_face?igshid=1vkss0piajcujTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

Neoboylesque godfather TIGGER! invited Viktor Devonne into his home and talk about his status as the Burlesque Hall of Fame's initial Best Boylesque (in 2006), also known as the first King of Boylesque -- which we discuss the nuance of. For more than 25 years, Tigger! has been a foreparent in burlesque shows and festivals internationally and regionally. ... topics included, but not limited to: Best Boylesque, the first Mr Exotic World, installing a monarchy, from goat farm to museum, men in burlesque, transgression, every bit as naked, gender and performance, boylesque, a right to present, woman's world, giving stories, the actor and the character, exhaustive satire, maybe save that for your therapist, political burlesque, winners winning, stories you care about, memoirs, dying on stage, perfect shows, every fuck up is an opportunity, homes away from home, instruction and peer learning, smart people making intentionally stupid silly choices ... footnotes: Tigger mentions the "ranch" in Las Vegas; he refers to the initial incarnation of the goat ranch, which was the vision of Jennie Lee and inherited by Dixie Evans in 1990 for an annual recognition of the field and pageant. After multiple temporary venues and locations for the competition we now know informally as Queen of Burlesque; learn more here: http://www.burlesquehall.com ... shout-outs and acknowledgments: Dixie Evans, Julie Atlas Muz, Jo Boobs, Mr Gorgeous, Waxie Moon, Dirty Martini, Margaret Cho, Jonny Porkpie, Mat Fraser, Lux LaCroix, Kelly (Liam Kyle Sullivan), Selene Luna, Pleasant Gehman, Tempest Storm, Aurora North ... "Boylesque in a Nutshell" 2010 article and interview feat. Tigger and more: https://www.burlesquehall.com/boylesque-in-a-nutshell/ ... keep in touch: https://www.facebook.com/TiggerBoylesque/ • IG: @tiggerlesque ... give love to the pod at patreon.com/weburlesque and see capsule reviews of previous episodes at http://www.weburlesquepodcast.com ... intro/outro music: "On A 45" This Way to the Egress (http://www.thiswaytotheegress.com) ... used with permission ... download it at: https://www.amazon.com/This-Delicious-Cabaret-Explicit-Egress/dp/B005D1GROO ... interlude music: "I Like Peanuts" (Audionautix) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .. see us live: http://www.weburlesque.com/upcoming-shows ... follow us: @weburlesque @viktordevonne on instagram and twitter & talk to us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/157673948280099

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international cabaret & burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode, we chat to the world touring, cabaret legend Dolly Diamond about Ketamine, the importance of working smarter not harder, what success really means and ALL about Dolly's confident opening.But first get to know us!First - The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.Find out about Dolly;s beginning in London playing Annie, and why the hell she wanted to move to Australia because everyone does that the other way around, right? Oh and hear about Bettie's weirdest gig to date.As always we have the Shade Corner... the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. And lastly Dolly's SHOWGIRL SECRET!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND DOLLY!Website: https://dollydiamond.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealdollydiamond/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_dollydiamond?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdollydiamond/Come see us in some shows:Oct 10th Tash York: Badass at Geelong Piano BarOct 11th After Hours Cabaret Club in Ballarat https://www.facebook.com/events/2407266229518724/Oct 12th Redlight Confidential - https://www.stickytickets.com.au/73616/red_light_confidential.aspxTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

OW YIS WE ARE BACK! with another fabulous friend, with a whole lotta benefits.Meet your hosts, international cabaret & burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. In this episode, we chat to the HILARIOUS & STUNNING (how does she do it), award winning comedian Anna Piper Scott about creating inclusive & informative comedy, about our inner saboteurs.. There's no small shows BINCH, work that crowd! And remember that time Bettie smashed a light?But first get to know us!First - The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.Find out about her beginnings in Perth, and the big move to Melbourne and how 10 years of comedy has unfolded! Is this just therapy for independent performers? Probably!It's finally revealed the Shade Corner is in fact the weekly Queensland fact - WHAT it’s - VERY sunny there. But also find out what rule got put in place just because Bettie Went to QLD. “The Bettie Bombshell Clause”Want to know more.... find us on the internet!FIND ANNA!Website: https://www.annapiperscott.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clapsforaps/Twitter: https://twitter.com/clapsforapsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clapsforaps/Help our dear pal Olly Lawrence with their Top surgery fund!https://au.gofundme.com/f/ollylawrenceCome see us in some shows:Oct 4th After Hours Cabaret Club in Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/events/1271593256352440/Oct 10th Tash York: Badass at Geelong Piano BarOct 11th After Hours Cabaret Club in Ballarat https://www.facebook.com/events/2407266229518724/Oct 12th Redlight ConfidentialTash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

This week, Faye Havoc joins us to talk about the enchanting and hilarious world of burlesque theater. It just goes to show that you can lead a burlesque performer/costumer to water, but you can't make them conform to the allonormative societal perceptions of the art form. Follow Faye on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fayehavoc Horsin' Around (NSFW Warning): https://vimeo.com/286852404 THE HORSE (Donna Boss Rogers and Faye Havoc) winning Most Comedic at the Burlesque Hall of Fame's 29th Annual Tournament of Tease, Las Vegas NV. Photographer Credit: Ed Barnas 2019: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2dcHbG6OkmwamwwNmZSUEZ3ZlV2RFlVaVF0X2IzTFBiUlBV Support Setting the Record Queer on Patreon: patreon.com/settingtherecordqueer Feedback? Ideas? Contact us! Twitter - @strqueercast Email - settingtherecordqueer@gmail.com Discord - bit.ly/strqcord Credits: Kaylee - twitter.com/witchshex Alexis - twitter.com/doublegearsys Art - twitter.com/qbtic Theme music & production - thrillmemusic.squarespace.com

Ok so, we've done the pilot episode, and we kinda get it now.Meet your hosts, international cabaret & burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. This week we have our dear friend, the performer, the costumier, the technicolour dream boat, it's Ruby slippers!But first get to know us!First - The burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.In this episode, chat to the ICONIC Burlesque, Drag, & Business power house Ruby Slippers about life, performing, and that age old thing artists are always trying to master.. The hustle.Find out about their her careers, yes multiple! Her fave performing moments and also maybe what lurks behind the sequins, glam and wine. Is this just therapy for independent performers? Probably!Also, if you're from Queensland - get ready, because we are going to give you your weekly QUEENSLAND FACT! Not gonna lie though they may have had a few wines while recording - what number are you on?Want to know more.... find us on the internet!Where can you see Ruby, buy Ruby's things, or have something made by Ruby you ask.. WELL HERE!Shop at Ruby’s Etsy! etsy.com/au/shop/GLAMPORIUMbyRubyFollow her insta! @rubyslippersWhat about Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/RubySlippersUndressed/Tash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinitI: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.BombshellI: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

Hosted by international Cabaret and Burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. "Friends With Benefits" based in Melbourne, Australia covers all things showbiz in the independent scene including cabaret, burlesque, drag, comedy and those associated in this crazy biz. Each episode we will invite a new special guest to join us to enjoy glasses of red wine and to talk shop. We want to know their stories, their tips, what their best / worst performing moments and then to top it all off, they are going to share their skills with us whispers SHOWGIRL SECRETSPrepare to hear the 'behind the scenes' real life stuff that we rarely get to show you!Tune in, each... whenever we can manage to record & meet our best friends and hear all about their benefits!Want to know more.... find us on the internet!BAIIIIIEPISODE NOTES:t's the pilot episode! Can you tell we’ve never done this before?Meet your hosts international cabaret and burlesque artists Miss Bettie Bombshell and Tash York. This is our getting to know you episode... from now on we promise we’ll have friends.But first get to know us!First - the burlesque sensation that is Miss Bettie Bombshell! She's the current Miss Burlesque Australia, she's performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas - 3 times AND she's a kick ass producer (Red Light confidential, The After Hours Cabaret Club). Of course it wouldn't be friends without her best pal - cabaret wineo, MC and award-winning artist Tash York. Together the two have sold out shows in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Melbourne Fringes and have performed at a number of events all over the world.In this episode, we find out how much Tash doesn't know about burlesque and costumes. We also find out that Bettie perhaps doesn't have an hour of content on stage….shade!Find out about our careers, our fave performing moments and also maybe what lurks behind the sequins, glam and wine.Is this podcast just therapy for independent performers? Probably!Also, if you're from Queensland - get ready, because we are going to give you your weekly QUEENSLAND FACT! Not gonna lie though we may have had a few wines while recording - hey what number are you on?Want to know more.... find us on the internet!Tash Yorkwww.tashyork.comF: www.facebook.com/tashyorkinit I: www.instagram.com/tashyorkinitPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/TashYorkinitBettie Bombshellhttps://www.missbettiebombshell.comF:www.facebook.com/MissB.Bombshell I: www.instagram.com/msbettiebombshellhttps://www.patreon.com/BettieBombshell

Perle Noire, the Queen Mother of Burlesque was born to perform. Named one of the top performers in the world, she is truly a goddess. To watch her is an experience! She began singing, dancing and acting as a child when she landed a McDonald’s commercial and a role on the Cosby Show. In 2008, she burst onto the burlesque scene winning the Best Debut category during the annual Burlesque Hall of Fame weekend in Las Vegas. She has been named one of the world’s top five burlesque performers by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine three years in a row. After spending several years as a cast member in Dita Von Teese’s popular “Strip, Strip Hooray,” Perle went on to complete a stint in Velvet – a musical starring Australian disco diva and superstar Marcia Hines.  Perle has performed her signature blend of sultry, athletic and captivating dance in numerous venues throughout the world including the Crowne Casino in Melbourne, The Waltz in Tokyo, Teatro Circo in Madrid and the Koko in London. She has also graced stages in the Bahamas, Milan, Helsinki, Auckland, Sydney, New York, and Los Angeles. Drawing inspiration from the great Josephine Baker, Perle is also a multi-talented businesswoman who constantly challenges herself with new ventures including an upcoming line of cosmetics and a series of performance/dance classes known as Perlesque.  She is also a gifted instructor and her workshops sell out in a matter of hours. She encourages her followers and those attending her classes to lose the weight of self-doubt, distorted views of your power, and memories that no longer serve you. She encourages everyone to believe that glamour, opulence, and opportunities belong to you and to Stop downplaying your light, talent, and desires. She says she is paying respect to all the black women who went through the back door so she may sashay through the front. 

Jason Mejias is beautiful performer who flies between circus, burlesque, and cabaret. He can be seen with his troupemates Boys Night, who recently won Best Large Group at the Burlesque Hall of Fame. We talk his transfer to NYC, his work with troupes and solo, and all the amazing things he can do! ... topics: famous legal names, stage names in circus, leaving Puerto Rico, "you don't look Puerto Rican," queer identity, coming out, acrobatic gymnastics, one of the flyers, Bring it On, trapeze, residency at Galapagos Art Space, partnering with Gorgeous, troupe work, performing at Slipper Room, buttcheeks that come out, dressing as Maddie Ziegler, individualizing acts, rope, P!nk, escapism, queer agenda!, teaching, performing in front of students, being alone on the ground, producing via committee, gender and fashion expression, safety, BHOF ... shoutouts: Mr. Gorgeous, Trixie Little, Evil Hate Monkey, Joshua Dean, Ben Franklin, Eve Starr, Michael Cunio, 2 Ring Circus, Maine Attraction, Tansy, Michael Karas, Johnny Horrible, Bizarre Bushwick, Duane Park, The Box, House of Yes, Eric Schmalenberger, Trixie Minx, Broody Valentino, Harvest Moon ... recorded: October 14, 2018 ... music: "On a 45" This Way to the Egress (thiswaytotheegress.com); Used with permission - download it on Amazon today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DY68WX2/ + "Bummin on Tremelo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com); Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ... shop our merch: http://weburlesque.com/shop ... support us on patreon: https://patreon.com/weburlesque ... see us live: http://www.weburlesque.com/upcoming-shows ... follow us: @weburlesque @viktordevonne on instagram and twitter; Jason Mejias: https://www.jasonmejias.com & @jasonmejias on IG ... talk to us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/157673948280099

I recorded this episode at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas. It’s a burlesque convention and fundraiser for the Burlesque Hall of Fame museum. I was invited to be a judge at this years competition, which was a really big honor for me. I used to go to this event every year and just be a giant wasted mess for 4 days straight. While some great stories came from it (I banged an acrobat) it still wasn’t the best use of my time. It hasn’t been that way for a while now, and I thank this episode’s guest for that: Kay Sera. She gives us a little bit of burlesque history, talks about the museum, and I tell her about how an article she wrote about alcoholism in burlesque changed my life. Kay went from starting her burlesque career to putting herself in an outpatient rehab center in 6 months! She’s since become an an advocate and created the BHOF Bill, which hosts meetings at the Burlesque weekender.

You'll learn so much about revealing what’s hidden in this riveting conversation with showgirl shaman, Kellita Maloof. I loved hearing this award winning burlesque dancer talk about audience participation, consent, the medicine of certain movements, immanence v. transcendence, what is “de-animation,” of the body and how dance has healed her and brought her back into hers. Listen to her journey from ballet to Brazilian dance to finally burlesque as she explains how Revelling, Revealing and Receiving are the keys to making the best art. Pick up your free mini-course, Captivate Your Audience, on the podcast gifts page here: ​Other Episodes You Might Enjoy:​E12 Your Sensitivity Is Your SuperpowerE1 Perform Like A ShamanFind out more about Performers & Creators Lab >>Kellita Maloof, the creator of Showgirl Awakening, is an Artist, Dancer, Director, Teacher, Coach, Mentor & Showgirl Shaman. For over 20 years, she's performed, designed & curated shows & midwifed Awakening Showgirls all over the world: from San Francisco to New Orleans, Hollywood to Montreal, and Paris to Tokyo.​Her achievements include: founding award-winning troupe Hot Pink Feathers, Queen of Carnaval San Francisco 2008, 5 x finalist at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, and 1st Place in Original World Fusion & Dance Choreography in San Francisco's Grand Carnaval Festival.​Kellita helps kind, smart, soulful, sensitive women who've been over-editing, over-managing and over-giving--and are attracted to dance theater and performance--to trust themselves & express themselves with confidence, presence & radiance.​She integrates into her work over a decade of practice in transformative modalities, including EFT, Marin-style NLP, Systemic Constellations, Four-Fold Way to name a few.​Kellita's mission is to support women in unifying body, mind, heart, spirit & soul, and in expressing the power, truth and beauty that is innate to each and every one.www.showgirlawakening.com​About Your Host, Holly ShawHolly Shaw, CHT is a performance coach, creativity researcher and stand up comedian. Growing up in Indianapolis, IN she convinced her parents she needed to go to Chicago to get her own agent when she was 14 years old and has spent a lifetime in film, T.V. and on professional stages all over the world as an actor, dancer, and director.Now she shares her passion for the problems that artists face as a Creativity Coach and a Certified Hypnotherapist and has helped hundreds of artists, from Emmy award winning and Grammy nominated artists to world class choreographers overcome their anxiety, stage fright, impostor syndrome, and creative blocks so that they can create original work and totally kill it onstage again and again without feeling like they're selling out or losing their sanity.In 2016, Shaw wrote and released her book, The Creative Formula: Compose, Choreograph, and Capture Your Masterpiece which has become an Amazon bestseller. In 2018 she launched the Performers & Creators Lab podcast which was named one of 2019's most outstanding podcasts by Databird Research. She teaches regularly at the SAG/AFTRA offices in L.A. and SF and runs creative laboratory workshops like the Comedy Lab Open Mic once a month at Monaghan's on the Hill in Oakland. Follow her on Instagram @hollyshawspritely

Viktor Devonne speaks with the charming Taradise the day she returned from the Burlesque Hall of Fame, after closing out the weekender--and shortly after she snatched the crown at the New Jersey Burlesque Festival. Instead of her actually getting some sleep, she indulged us with a talk about her beginnings as a ballet dancer to cabaret vamp, her work with the House of Noire and working with some fierce co-stars, solo burlesque, and her story as a body double for Margot Robbie! ... topics: NJ, the Fame School, dead stare, ballet body and the arabesque, Black Swan, callbacks, "your one way ticket to Taradise," auditions, hand gestures and stillness, trademark bevel, choreography, the Gems, group acts, improv, BHOF, burlesque legends, Miss Exotic World, stocking peels, glitter crash, the Burlesque Museum, Dixie Evans, still to come, preshow ritual, tequila rocks 2 limes, solos, Apocalyptica to Swing, side hustle, stunt driving in Ghostbusters, going nude for The Wolf of Wall Street and Leonardo DiCaprio, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, connecting with people, advice for newbies ... recorded: June 5, 2018 ... shoutouts: Lydia Vengeance, Ula Uberbusen, Broody Valentino, Vivi Noir, Nurse Bettie, Hotel Chantelle, Perle Noire, Poison Ivory, Pearls Daily, Tutu Toussaint, Lillin Lace, Bizzy LeBois, Dita von Teese, INGA, Rubberlegs, Lillian Bustle, Ginger Twist, ... keep up w/ Taradise via @taradise_burlesque on IG and @TaradiseBizub on Twitter; https://www.facebook.com/MissTaradise/ ... Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/weburlesque and get bonus material ... you can see White Elephant Burlesque every Wednesday at Rockbar NYC - see http://www.weburlesque.nyc for more & Now on Second Tuesdays: #WEBoylesque at Bizarre Bushwick - see http://www.weburlesque.com/weboylesque/ for cast details & WEBurlesque returns to Roxy and Dukes Roadhouse on July 6, 2018 ... intro/outro music: "On A 45" This Way to the Egress (http://www.thiswaytotheegress.com) ... used with permission ... download it at: https://www.amazon.com/This-Delicious-Cabaret-Explicit-Egress/dp/B005D1GROO ... interlude music: "Mining by Moonlight" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ...

Seriously, this episode is pretty much all about sex. We chat with Kristy Auli, Media/Sponsorship Coordinator for Menage Life, the company hosting the world's largest orgy in Las Vegas. Then we find out more about the Burlesque Hall of Fame attraction from its Exec. Director, Dustin Wax. We also share details of the march planned for International Whores Day. All that, and a list of 10 sexy things in Las Vegas. We're spent.

Program 38: Duchess!Duchess är en av den samtida svenska burleskscenens mödrar. I slutet av 2005 bildade hon Sveriges första nutida burlesktrupp, The Amazing Knicker Kittens Burlesque Revue, tillsammans med bland andra Baby Bonaparte, Tiny O'Reilly och Coco Berlin. Kittens slog sina påsar ihop med Karin Victorin och var en del av uppstarten av legendariska Hootchy Kootchy Club på Södra Teatern, som klubbens hustrupp. Efter en intensiv start rekryterades flera medlemmar (Dixie Belle och Contessa Blackbird) sommaren och hösten 2006, och Kittens gick vidare som fristående trupp. 2007 växte truppen ännu mer, med bland andra Lola van Dyke och Pepper Potemkin, och Kittens började uppträda internationellt. Knicker Kittens startade även klubben Kittenville, tog Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School till Stockholm, och grundade 2010 Stockholm Burlesque Festival (som nu drivs av Fräulein Frauke och John Paul Bichard). 2007 uppträdde Duchess i debutkategorin på Burlesque Hall of Fame i Las Vegas, och de följande tre åren tävlade Knicker Kittens i bästa trupp-kategorin. 2009 tog de hem pokalen för Most Classic Act med sitt nummer "Pussies on Parade". Truppen har haft allt mellan fem och arton medlemmar genom åren, och många nu verksamma artister har varit med på ett eller annat sätt (till exempel Yvette Les Fesses, Freja Futch, Lady Rivet, och Rita Regrets).2006 började Duchess hålla möhippor och workshops under namnet Burleskakademien. 2008 hölls de första längre kurserna, och många fantastiska artister har hittat fram till burlesken och utvecklat sina egna uttryck efter en start på Burleskakademien (till exempel Lady Francescca, Ester Winchester, Ruby Luscious, Adoria Amoria, Miss Diamond, Märit, Dixie TilDawn, Edie Vengeanze, Loca Lamorous, och Kitty Sincane).2014 startade Duchess och Freja Futch truppen The Merkins, som idag även består av Bam-Bam Freckle.Förutom trupper, klubb, festival, och burleskskola startade Duchess 2008 Octbooberfest, som nu hålls som en del av Stockholm Burlesque Festival. 2010 tog hon även hem championtiteln (assels var hyfsat nytt och gav henne den vinnande touchen!).Duchess har uppträtt kors och tvärs över världen från Flen till Tokyo till Barcelona, Köpenhamn, och London, och stått på scenen (solo eller i trupp) på bland annat Helsinki Burlesque Festival, Paris Burlesque Festival, Berlin Burlesque Week, New York Burlesque Festival, Burlesque Hall of Fame, och, naturligtvis, Stockholm Burlesque Festival. Det hon älskar mest med burlesken är fläskiga gruppkoreografier, vältajmade framåtjuck, och lyxen att som lärare få lära känna nya burleskare och se dem hitta sin egen stil. Just nu bor hon i Los Angeles.I Burlesquepodden pratar hon bland annat om genus och kön samt om sitt liv med burlesken.Burlesquepodden produceras av Brännström & Lundgren Jazzproduktion HB. Programledare är Aurora Brännström. Vi spelar in programmen på Custom Music Productions där Andreas Hedberg sköter ljud och redigering.För mer info om oss och våra gäster gå in på www.jazzproduktion.se/burlesquepodden. Följ oss gärna på Facebook, där heter vi Burlesquepodden kort och gott eller på instagram på @jazzproduction.sweden See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Ira spoke with Dustin Wax. Dustin M. Wax is the Executive Director of The Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. The nonprofit museum’s mission is to preserve, celebrate, and inspire the art of burlesque. In this 30-minute episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Wax talks about the history of burlesque, the impact […]

This hour an unlikely best-seller, a colorful hero and the legends of burlesque.“Naked Came the Stranger”: an oral history By Sam Kim for PRI’s Studio360 In 1969, the erotic potboiler “Naked Came the Stranger” climbed The New York Times bestseller list. According to the back cover, it was written by a “demure Long Island housewife” named Penelope Ashe. Except… that wasn’t the whole story.Becoming Barbara by Natalie Kestecher for Short Cuts on BBC Radio 4 When Natalie found herself stuck on a story she was writing and struggling for ideas, a friend invited her to a special gathering. There, during a spiritual dalliance into literary soul-searching, she finally met her muse.Burlesque Legends by Steve Urquhart for Seriously on BBC Radio 4 Each year, hundreds of performers attend the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas, where the guests of honour are The Living Legends. In the mid-20th century these women were shunned by society. Most were presumed prostitutes. But now their careers are celebrated, and their ground-breaking acts are revived, at the Titans of Tease Reunion. British actor, cabaret star, and former Best Male Striptease Artist, Mat Fraser embarks on a very personal journey to meet some of the legends, both on and off stage.This hour of Re:sound was produced by Dennis Funk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"The stigmatization of a woman taking power and revealing herself on her own terms, I think, can frighten people and make them feel uncomfortable," said Kay Sera, a Baltimore-based burlesque performer. Taking her name from Doris Day's "Que Sera, Sera," Kay, who specializes in neo-burlesque, is empowered by such revelations. Kay discussed the history of burlesque and its Baltimore ties, as well as the power dynamics at play in burlesque performing. Burlesque is not stripping, but it’s not any better than stripping, Kay said, and she talked about the politics of making that distinction. Kay works with the Burlesque Hall of Fame as its head of communications and holds a day job, and she talked about the not-always-positive effect her performing has had on her 9-to-5 life. She also touched on inclusivity in the burlesque scene, evolving attitudes toward burlesque performing and of course, sequins.

The Gals of Workin' The Tease are back with another weekly update on their glitter world - Join Miss Kitty Kat DeMille & Julia Reed Nichols as they chat about their upcoming fundraiser in Portland, a chance to join us in making Veterans Smile in Hawaii and our motorcycle riding Pin-Up, Miss Siren Noire. Hot Topics Include: Seeking Arrangements, Virtual Reality in Porn & The Burlesque Hall of Fame

This week on Vegas Never Sleeps, you'll meet one the most accomplished hair expert in America, who happens to work in Las Vegas, Michael Boychuck. Later in the show, you'll discover a museum that... Experience the excitement and energy of Las Vegas each weekend on VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi.

You guessed it, it's time for the last episode of Season One of the Vital Vegas Podcast! There's a lot of ground to cover in this week's episode. It's all the Las Vegas news you need to know, and some you don't. Wahlburgers opens at Grand Bazaar Shops, "Mindfreak Live" bows at Luxor, Beat Coffeehouse and Burlesque Hall of Fame will close, Stewart + Ogden at Downtown Grand, too. There's a "Listicle of the Week," specifically, "10 Las Vegas Things That Are Taking Too Damned Long." Listen. Learn. Live. Love, and other "L" words.

The BAMBI JONES Special Congratulations to our lovely host! Lada Redstar won the "First Runner Up" at the Miss Exotic World 2016 contest on the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend! This special was recorded before she went to Las Vegas to win, and on this episode she interviews Bambi Jones, one of the funniest Burlesque performers ever! Listen to her crazy, interesting and hilarious adventures! Of course SATAN'S ANGEL is going to share her memories about Bambi with us ... website: www.burlesqueonair.com Listen to all former shows: soundcloud.com/kirkuss-radio/sets/burlesque-on-air Follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/burlesqueonair Watch our videos: tinyurl.com/burlesqueonair-videos

LINGERIE SPECIAL: CATHERINE D'LISH & SATAN'S ANGEL Burlesque On Air with Lada Redstar The LINGERIE SPECIAL – with special guests like the Burlesque Hall of Fame star and costume designer Catherine D'Lish, Marsha who worked at Frederick's of Hollywood back in the 70ies, Nico who is a seller at a top luxury lingerie brand and last but not least Satan's Angel! Get to know all their kinky stories, beloved memories and helpful advices! Including our new part of the show "Satan's Memories"! photo © Catherine D'Lish Listen to all former shows: soundcloud.com/kirkuss-radio/sets/burlesque-on-air Follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/burlesqueonair Watch our videos: tinyurl.com/burlesqueonair-videos

Part two of our live interviews with attendees of the 2014 Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, NV. Featuring burlesque stars and fans alike, and of course also the pool sound system....

With Boylesque performer RUSSELL BRUNER Like us on facebook: www.facebook.com/burlesqueonair Watch all the lessons/advices: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_w-MxIBWNcgwlvMGJpLtnZtFvEb1bY4V Burlesque on Air with Lady Lou no 4 - feat. Boylesque-Legende Russell Bruner: **Wie man sich wie ein Gentleman verhält** Russell Bruner ist Varieté-Sex-Appeal in Seersucker und Strohhut! Ein spitzbübischer, schnauzbärtiger Teufel von einem Mann. Er ist ein gefeierter Komiker, Clown, Varieté-Künstler, Swingtänzer, Showmaster und Boylesque-Stripper. Als Darsteller und Choreograph, hat Russell vor kurzem drei Titel bei dem weltbekannten Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas gewonnen: "King of Burlesque 2012", Best Group & Best Duo 2013. Russell verbrachte einen Großteil seiner Zeit mit Akrobatik, Partnertanz und Gentleman-Jonglage bei dem Wanderlust Circus und Swing Time in Portland, Oregon. Russell Bruner wird den Männern zeigen, wie man eine Lady auf der Tanzfläche behandelt. Mehr Infos zu Russell Bruner: https://www.facebook.com/russellbruner?fref=ts ********************************************************* Burlesque on Air with Lady Lou no 4 - feat. Boylesque legend Russell Bruner: **How to be a gentleman ** Russell Bruner is Vaudevillian sex appeal in seersucker and straw boaters! A mischievous, mustachioed devil of a man, Russell is a celebrated physical comedian, variety artist, swing dancer, emcee and Boylesque peeler. As a performer and choreographer, Russell has recently won 3 titles at the world renowned Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend held in Las Vegas: “King of Burlesque 2012″, Best Group & Best Duo 2013 Russell has also spent much of his time performing acrobatics, partner dance, and gentleman juggling with the Wanderlust Circus and Swing Time PDX based in Portland, Oregon. Find Russell Bruner here: https://www.facebook.com/russellbruner?fref=ts Burlesque on Air with Lady Lou: www.facebook.com/burlesqueonair www.radioimpala.de/#!burlesque... On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/view_all_playlists On SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/radio-impala/sets/burlesque-on-air-with-lady-lou Mehr Infos über Lady Lou: www.ladylouburlesque.com/HOME.... Lady Lou's Burlesque Workshop: schoenheitstanz.de/berlin/ Sunday Soirée: www.facebook.com/BravoBurlesq...

Franky Vivid is one of the most colorful characters in the New Orleans food ecosystem. Franky is the wearer of many hats, most of them related in one way or another to scantily clad or naked women. Franky is the producer of internationally renowned burlesque shows Superstars of Burlesque, and Burlesque Hall of Fame. He's the co founder of the live event and website, Naked Girls Reading, and if you're wondering how any of this gets you invited on Midnight Menu 1, Franky Vivid is the creator and principal contributor to the blog, website and way of life Cooking For Strippers. Franky didn t always coook for strippers. Not till he married one. Michelle L amour is one of the world s best known burlesque entertainers and an internationally renowned teacher of burlesque. Besides being Franky s 1 on this show, Michelle, aka Mrs Vivid, is the inspiration for Franky s culinary exploits. Michelle holds a burlesque intensive series of classes each year and, well, a girl s gotta eat. Realizing that he enjoyed feeding burlesque dancers, Franky started blogging about it and what started out as fun food for 10 girls is now fun reading for tens of thousands of blog subscribers. Grant Morris sits in for Ray and helps Margo and Michelle celebrate Franky s birthday.

 http://ia601400.us.archive.org/22/items/RKVB08AuroraGalore/RKVB%2008%20-%20Aurora%20Galore.mp3Backstage at the Wonderground and Rosie and Aurora get down to it, weirdo to weirdo. Topics covered include: Triple Threats; Being in an Ensemble; Beginning Burlesque; Student Cushion; English Lit Geek Out; Burlesque Book Club; Following your Dream; Getting a Residency; Big Fish, Small Pond; Being Weird; Uncomfortable Realisations; Fresh Start Means More Freak; Get Inspired; Fire Fire Fire; Producing; The Power of the Mouth; The Three Serpent Circus.About Aurora:Winner of 'Most Innovative' Performer 2014 at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, Aurora Galore has been Voted one of the Top 20 UK Burlesque Performers via www.21stcenturyburlesque.com in 2014. She was also the Winner of Stockholm Burlesque Festival's Tassel Twirling Competition in 2013 and the Winner of Miss Paris Burlesque Festival in 2012. She is an exciting tattooed Fire and Burlesque Performer whose influences stem from Lady GaGa, Haute Couture and a wide range of dance styles. Her performances vary from dark, outlandish dance acts to fire breathing finales and burlesque parodies. Aurora has a contemporary aesthetic, a modern soundtrack, and energetic acts that are full of power and pizzazz.Having performed on stages since the age of five, Aurora is a vivacious and exuberant entertainer whose edgy stage presence allows for both controversy and appreciation. With a combination of dance, fire and a crazy persona, Aurorais able to be an ‘electrifying tour de force in aggressive sensuality, brimming with the confident exuberance’ of an artiste.Aurora arrived on the scene in 2010, and has evolved in aggression, power and art. The ‘petite powerhouse’ has a style ‘still rare in London’s vintage-dominated burlesque scene and remains a unique treat' to all that watch her. Her acts portray a modern take on burlesque and illustrates a captivating sense of disruptive madness!Website: http://auroragalore.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Galore/190494430964270Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuroraGaloreInstagram: http://instagram.com/auroragalore3 Serpent Circus: www.the3serpentcircus.eventbrite.co.ukThanks for listening, performance fan! If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please either comment on the blog below or SEND ROSIE AN EMAIL!

A short and sweet introduction to the magic that is the Burlesque Hall of Fame and it's fabulous annual weekend in Vegas! To learn more about BHoF, please visit www.burlesquehall.com. Also - the first annual PoolCast (TM)!!

Hello hoopers, hoopers in the making and hooper lovers! I’m a lucky, lucky hooper!  I love doing this podcast but it has been become difficult to put together due to the old age of my computer.  But out of the blue, a brand new computer arrived on my doorstep a few weeks back.  A gift from the wonderful man in my life.  *happy sigh* So what does that mean?!!!  Well, I’ve had 4 interviews in limbo and it’s been driving me crazy!  I want to share these with you so badly. I’ve been a hooper officially since April 2009 and I feel I’m immersed in the hooping culture enough to be wonderfully geeky about the hoops, the performers, the instructors, the clothes, the retreats, all of it!  And I want to share it as experienced by other hoopers. This episode is the “tease” episode.  I started an interview with Valentina of Unity Hoops and Twisted Orbit in February in San Francisco…so long ago!!  She was THEE reason I started taking Burlesque classes which in itself is the art of teasing.  I wish I could take all of her classes in San Diego and be in her hoop troupe, The Hoop Unit!  So, during our interview - which was AMAZING! - I did not hit the record button twice and didn’t get any of the main interview.  So sad.  But I did get a little taster, a tease if you will, before and after. In addition, I sat down to interview two of my friends in Washington State, successfully recorded one interview in which we discussed, in length, how to hoop on rollerblades - I’m still hoping for either a video or a picture as proof!  - and hooping blindfolded with Baxter. As we were about to start the second interview with my friend Annie, my batteries died.  What we were about to talk about is her 50th birthday party celebration.  I got to hoop with fire for the very first time.  My hoop mama, Merilieu, felt I was ready, loaned me her hoop so I could practice and I performed for Annie using the same music that my hoop mama did for her fire hoop debut. And it was a total surprise for Annie.  Yay!   I’ll be interviewing Annie again to talk about that night and her life after finding the hoop.  Yet another tease!!!! Stay tuned for a follow up interview with Valentina. Her life has really taken off.  She’s teamed up with UK Hooper Steve Bags and together they’ve created Twisted Orbit.  Also her troupe, the Hoop Unit, went to the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Vegas this year! Tease, tease, tease!  The glove is off, people!  You know you want more! Well, I’m gonna give it to ya! After I put out this episode and Episode 9 with Beth Lavinder and Antonio Gomez for Episode 10 - because the Bay Area Hoopers (BAH) celebrated their 10th anniversary this year! - I want to make this podcast legit.  I'll be looking for advertisers, sponsors, interviewees, web designers and musicians to make this a hooper's resource of hoop geekery and love! Till then, thanks for listening and happy hooping! Facebook Goodness Valentina Unity Unity Hoops The Hoop Unit Twisted Orbit Website Delights Unity Hoops My First Fire Performance at Annie's Birthday Party http://youtu.be/DrJ3EMebcKI    

With the 19th annual Burlesque Hall of Fame competition, in Las Vegas, mere days away we talked with Vancouver burlesque sensations Melody Mangler & Miss Cherry on Top about the competition. Melody is making her debut this year and Cherry is going down to support another Vancouver gal who is also making her debut, Miss Rita Star.Vegas inspired music, Vegas scratch & win, upcoming events and a whole of laughs round out a crazy show!http://www.burlesquehall.com/