We're back with a brand new episode! Pride is love. Pride is protest. Pride is presence. In this episode we're delving into a brief history of Australian LGBTQIA+ pride & queer political legislation from colonial invasion in 1788 through to the present day. From the early evidence of gay culture in the 1800s, to the monumental moments & people in the 1970s who paved the way to where we stand today. Please note: this episode contains references to homophobia, violence, sexual assa...
On today's episode we are taking it back to the 1980's and delving into the life and legend of one of Los Angeles' most iconic figures - Angelyne. A precursor to the famous for being famous socialites such as Paris Hilton & Kim Kardashian, Angelyne was doing it decades before anyone else. Key Sources: Angelyne: Attack of the 50ft Sex Kitten. BAM. 1984.The Billboard Queen. Los Angeles Times. Sarah Medof. 1995.The Queen of L.A's Billboards. The Telegraph. Anthony Haden-Guest...
Amongst an ongoing tech conundrum, we managed to pull together a portable microphone and laptop to bring you this weeks episode. Coming to you straight from the Easter long weekend, Velma is joined by her baby sis Jules for a wine fuelled Q & A sesh. You submitted your questions, & we do our best to answer them! We dive into topics ranging from access to ethical pornography to supporting local artists, as well as a whole lot of would you rather's & fuck, marry, kill scenarios...
Hold on to your bowler hats kiddos - Mommy & Daddy are about to take you to the school of cabaret (or is it cabarYAY). This week Velma is joined by legendary Australian cabaret artist, dancer, performer, choreographer, producer & creative director James Welsby (as well as legendary drag artist Valerie Hex) for a discussion on the history of cabaret. We look at the origins of cabaret, as well as some of the key figures, productions & venues specific to Australian cabaret (as well a...
Calling all muses, queers, bohemians & fashionistas of the world... Join Velma this week for a look inside the decadent world of Luisa Casati, the priestess of hedonism & patroness (& lover) to some of the worlds greatest artists of all time.Key Source"Infinite Variety: The Life & Legend of Marchesa Casati", Scott D Ryersson, Michael Orlando Yaccarino. University of Minnesota Press.1999.Secondary Sources"The Divine Marquise", Judith Thurman. The New Yorker. September 14th, 200...
Welcome to the third and final instalment on our series on Bettie Page. This episode, we look not only at the mystery of what ever happened to the vanishing pinup, but the incredible influence she had on art, pop culture, the sub culture of fetishists and kink lovers of the 80s, through to the burlesque revival of the 90s as well as music, haute couture and fashion right through to today. Please note this episode contains references to severe mental illness and physical violence. Time codes f...
We're back this week for a much anticipated continuation of our discussion on pinup legend Bettie Page! This week we look at the years from 1950-1957 where Bettie was making waves as the most popular pinup & 'Queen of Bondage' in century America. Key Sources:The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About The Queen of Pinups (biography), Richard Foster. 2005Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin Up Legend (biography), Karen Essex, James L Swanson, Bettie Page. 2006The Notorious Bettie Page (digital), Mark ...
Welcome to the first episode in a series dedicated to the worlds most recognisable pinup of the last century, Bettie Page. This week, Velma discusses the early years from Bettie's birth in 1923, through to her early days as a pinup model in 1950.Please note, this episode contains references to adult themes including family violence, domestic abuse, sexual assault and animal abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Time codes for sensitive content is as follows:18.34-19.08: family violence, anim...
It only took two years... but we are back! Welcome to a whole new season of C*ntroversy. Velma chats about what's coming, and what she's been up to since she ghosted everyone on the airwaves. Happy New Year everybody!C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram & X at @cntroversypod, or on Facebook at Cntroversy: The Podcast. Email us at anytime with thoughts of feedback at cntroversypodcast@gmail.com, and please don't forget t...
Just wanted to squeeze in ONE more indulgent ramble for 2021. Tune in to hear Velma wishing you all a Happy Holidays, give something of a belated acceptance speech for our NATIONAL PODCASTING AWARD (Whaaatt?!) & share some insights into what's coming your way in 2022. C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram & X at @cntroversypod, or on Facebook at Cntroversy: The Podcast. Email us at anytime with...
Virgo intacta, chastity, purity - virginity. Whatever you want to call it there's no denying the role it has played across the world. This highly sought after prize, this measure of a woman, this devotion to patriarch has caused women to be lusted and fought over, bought and sold, to burn, be controlled and to die for... And guess what? It doesn't actually exist**Feminist ramblings ensue! **One can argue. Listen. Find out.C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by...
This week get on your knees as we're joined by internationally acclaimed Dominatrix, author, artist, kinkster & mental health advocate Miss Marilyn. We talk about life as a sex worker, authenticity online & sex work stigma as well as dads giving out career advice, magicians on OnlyFans and a mass scale murder plot... Enjoy!Content Warning: Mental health, BDSM, Childhood trauma & abuse.C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on ...
This week be prepared for a whole host of "expert" life advice including Velma's favourite ethical pornographers, why you should follow your dumbass heart and why we are actually all buildings... Also be prepared for references to Studio 54, a 16th century blood countess and George R R Martin quotes because who even let Velma have a microphone.C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram & X at @cntroversypod, or on Facebook at...
Another day another another lockdown another bad bitch herstory! This week we play the game of "is it true or is it another classic example of misogynistic slut-shaming of a powerful woman." Our lucky contestant for this episode is Catherine The Great, the powerful Russian empress who was known for murdering her husband, being a massive sex fiend and who reportedly died whilst having sex with her favourite stallion... Sounds legit. C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written &...
Did somebody say sequin disco jumpsuit rainbow showgirl? Yah, Velma did... This week we talk about the life and legacy of Raffaella Carrà, a woman who brought youth culture, feminism and sex into our tv sets decades long before Cardi B was talking WAP or Ariana Grande was walking Side to Side. C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram & X at @cntroversypod, or on Facebook at Cntroversy: The Podcast. Email us at anytime...
Think old Hollywood used to be prim & proper? Just you wait...This week, Velma tells you all about the brief time in early Hollywood where sex was unapologetic & where women had unbridled sexual agency... right before the church steam rolled in & f***ed it right up. We're talking about The Hays Code, & how it effected how you & I view "morality" today.C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram & X at...
Sorry not sorry for more french history... Grab the champagne & let me introduce you to one of the most beautiful women that ever lived - the 1950s Parisian showgirl, cabaret star, quintessential sex kitten & most importantly, historical trans rights pioneer - Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy. C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram & X at @cntroversypod, or on Facebook at Cntroversy: The Podcast. Em...
Did someone say hometown smut?! This episode explores one Australia's dirty little secrets - its very first red light district called "Little Lon" right in the heart of Melbourne. Sisterhood, independence, political corruption & a f**k tonne of absinthe and oysters became the backdrop for one of Australia's most notorious bad ass women to prosper - Madame Brussels.C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram &...
What do 18th century Inuits, a smut distributor, the mayor of NYC & Monica Lewinski all have in common? They have all played a part in why you (yes you, you pervert) are obsessed with that thooong tha thong thong thong... (please tell me you sang that like Sisqo?!) Join Velma as we delve into the history, politics, and censorship of a teeny, tiny, itty, bitty, little piece of fabric... C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on In...
Queen. Whore. Goddess. Nymphomaniac. Murderer - This week we delve into the history, love life, propaganda and legacy of the last Pharaoh, Cleopatra VII. From incest to a $15 million cocktail, to why she was referred to as "the golden mouth" and still revered by all more than 2000 years after her dramatic death. Definitely grab the popcorn.C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram & X at @cntroversypod, or on Facebook ...