In this episode of YAS Podcast, host Daisy Ducati speaks with Mx. Pucks A'Plenty, a burlesque performer, producer, and sex educator based in Seattle. The conversation explores Mx. Pucks A'Plenty's journey into burlesque, their identities as a Black, fat, non-binary, queer, and disabled individual, and how these have shaped their activism and performance. They also discuss the challenges of organizing sex-positive events, the importance of centering BIPOC voices in burlesque, and the impact of the current political climate on funding for arts and DEI efforts. The episode highlights the creation and significance of events like What the Funk Festival and Fat Con.

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Produced by YAS Work

Mx. Pucks A'Plenty's Journey and Identities

Discovering Burlesque

The Intersection of Burlesque and Sex Work

Community Care in Seattle's Sex Positive Scene

The Birth of 'What The Funk'

The Importance of Centering BIPOC Voices in Burlesque

Advice for Emerging Performers and Organizers

Introducing Fat Con: A Celebration of Fat Bodies

Connecting Fat Liberation with BDSM and Performance

Securing Funding for Marginalized Artists

Navigating Political Challenges in Arts Funding