Season 5, Episode 09 of What's the Tease features guest, Lilly SnatchDragon. It's common knowledge that Lilly loves long walks on the beach and British passports ;). So I rang her up to find out how the 2015 "Best Newcomer" at the London Cabaret Awards came to be and where she's going.
Season 5, Episode 08 of What's the Tease features guest, Joy Rider. Joy Rider is an interdisciplinary artist whose art explores themes of identity, queerness, struggle and of course, joy. Listen in as we chat how this double Pisces uses Burlesque to connect with the aforementioned subject matter.
Season 5, Episode 07 of What's the Tease features guest, Samson Night. In this episode, I catch up with the reigning 2023, M-Exotic World winner, Samson Night. Tune in as we chat about the many facets to this multi hyphenated artist and his experiences in his 25 years as a performing artist to now, earning one of the most coveted awards in Burlesque.
Season 5, Episode 06 of What's the Tease features guest, World Famous *BOB*. World Famous *BOB* uses the pronouns she/him/they. They are a cultural icon in the landscape of the burlesque revival. They serve in many roles, as a Host, Confidence Coach, Activist for 2SpiritLGBTQIA+ Elders and is the Mother of The House of Famous. Tune in as we touch on just a few references from this incredible artist's career thus far. [p.s Please forgive my crunchy voice in this episode, I was not feeling 100% the day of the recording]
Season 5, Episode 05 of What's the Tease features guest, Raquel Reed. My guest has been nominated amongst the top 10 Burlesque performers in the world. Tune in as we chat her multi faceted career as a make up artist, model, nightlife entertainer and of late, producer. [This episode has been amended to include clarification from Raquel regarding Burlesque in Las Vegas].
Season 5, Episode 04 of What's the Tease features guest, Jazida. My guest for this episode is recognized as one of Australia's premiere burlesque performers. Tune in as we dive in to just a fraction of Jazida's incredible resume. We chat about her career from creating her solo shows to the opening of her alternate performing arts hub to her role as a member of the ACT Minister of Arts Creative Council. Thank you for listening and continuing to support this wonderful art form and the people who make it great.
Season 5, Episode 03 of What's the Tease features guest, Goddess Briq House. She is a Burlesque Goddess, producer, teacher and a consultant and agitator in the sex education industry. Listen up to learn more about this Goddess' mission to liberate the masses and create more opportunities for black femmes.
Season 5, Episode 02 of What's the Tease features guest, Mika Romantic. If you're feeling the heatwave, it's because this episode of What's the Tease brings you the Duchess of Tease, Mika Romantic. We chat about what inspires her immaculate vintage look and Mika let's us in on a more vulnerable side to this passionate Burlesque artiste.
Season 5, Episode 01 of What's the Tease features guest, Immodesty Blaize. A true Queen of Burlesque and figurehead of the 21st century burlesque renaissance in Europe. Let's add to their glamorous resume, best-selling author, public speaker and mind-body eating coach. Join me as I attempt to cover a few sparkling moments from the illustrious career, the past, present and future of Immodesty Blaize.
Season 4, Episode 20 of What's the Tease features guest, Elle Dorado. Known for her scarlet lips, harlot hips and whisky sips. We converse about her background in competitive figure skating and achieving notoriety as a burlesque performer, taking home the title of New Orleans Queen of Burlesque in 2014 and placing as a runner up at the 2018 Miss Exotic World. Elle Dorado is also the founder and producer of one of the most exciting festivals on the burlesque calendar, Teaser Festival. Please subscribe or follow so you get the notification when Season 5 is ready to be aired. Much Love. Pillow x
Season 4, Episode 19 of What's the Tease features guest, Miss Maple Rose. A Burlesque artist, producer of student events at Maison Burlesque in Melbourne and instructor, whose classes focus on burlesque history, mindful movement and fan dance technique. Tune in to get to know more from the 2018 recipient of the Australian industry award, The Busties. Miss Maple Rose was voted Best Solo Artist and Most Classic.
Season 4, Episode 18 of What's the Tease features guest, Bella Sin. They are a Burlesque performer, producer, historian, costume maker and community leader. Bella Sin sure is a powerhouse of the burlesque industry, a proud non-binary, plus size, immigrant, doing the most for their community and beyond. p.s For a new twist in your podcast listening experience, (according to Bella Sin, this is an actual game) ... you have to take a shot every time they mention that they're Mexican. Enjoy.
Season 4, Episode 17 of What's the Tease features guest, Shimmy LaRoux. Burlesque performer, producer, teacher, model and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant, Shimmy LaRoux rings in the new year for What's the Tease. Voted #21 in 21st Century Burlesque Magazine Top 50. Tune in to get to know more from this mover and shaker in Burlesque.
Season 4, Episode 16 of What's the Tease features guest, Marcy Richardson. You can find this opera singing aerialist/pole dancer/burlesquer on social media under the handle, @operagaga. Based in NYC, tune in to discover how Marcy came to fuse her talents to form a unique offering in the world of performing arts. p.s If you have enjoyed the contributions of myself, Pillow Talk, and the What's the Tease podcast, do consider voting for us in the 21st Century Burlesque magazine Top 50( non-performer). Thank you. xox
Season 4, Episode 15 of What's the Tease features guest, Mia, The MVP. Artist and performer Mia, "The MVP", captivates her audiences on every stage she graces. We discuss her escapades in the performing arts as well as taking on the role of CEO in pursuing her lifelong dream to own her own business fusing her passions.
Season 4, Episode 14 of What's the Tease features guest, Neil Kendall. UK based, world renowned producer photographer, Neil Nez Kendall, is a frequent flyer in any Best of ... list, most recently ranked #2 in 21st Century Burlesque Magazine's top Non-performers list. Listen in to find out more where their flair for the vintage aesthetic stems from and how they have honed their craft over a career spanning two decades now.
Season 4, Episode 13 of What's the Tease features guest, Mx. Pucks A'Plenty. In 2021, they were voted #17 in 21st Century Burlesque Magazine Top 50, 2021 Seattle Pride Fall influencer and 2019, Mx. Congeniality at Savannah Burlesque Festival. Tune in to find out more from this mover and shaker and their work as a leader in their local burlesque industry as well as their contribution to the global community.
Season 4, Episode 12 of What's the Tease features guest, Moscato Sky. They/Them/She/Her - Moscato Sky is The Them Fatale of Burlesque, earning crowns across the board, from Princess at Burlesque Hall of Fame (2022) to Duchess at The Noire Pageant (2020). Get to know more about this non-binary trailblazer of Burlesque. Side Note: Despite our best efforts to trouble shoot, I was unable to locate the gremlin causing a slight audio issue on this episode. It certainly does not detract from the delightful content and thoughtful conversation of this interview. Please do enjoy.
Season 4, Episode 11 of What's the Tease features guest, Kitty KaPowww. Kitty is a Burlesque artist out of San Fransisco. We chat about their exploration of self through Burlesque, Drag and general "Queer Deviance", performance opportunities as a larger bodied person and producing their regular show, Hex.
Season 4, Episode 10 of What's the Tease features guest, Vera Valentinaa. Vera is all about Burlesque, beauty and that famous booty. She is one of the most successful performers to present Burlesque on the YouTube stage. Subscribe to her channel and become one her "Sparkly People".