Episodes

  • Scarlett Black on Kink and Vulnerability

    Scarlett Black on Kink and Vulnerability
    Nov 6 2024

    This week we are joined on the podcast by the black cat of burlesque herself, Scarlett Black! Scarlett is an acro and chair performer whose style fuses the sensuality of burlesque with the excitement of circus. She's performed at kink and burlesque events alike, with notable events including Royalty Recruits, The Bad Girls Club, and The Kink Purge. Her next adventure is competing in Mx Burlesque 2024. On the show we talk about her connection to the sex industry, the mechanics of a good chair combo, and the realities of imposter syndrome...


    Find more Scarlett @miss.scarlettblack on Instagram
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    35 mins
  • Peg Petite on Pinups and Pin Curls

    Peg Petite on Pinups and Pin Curls
    Oct 30 2024

    This week in our Road to Mx Burlesque series we are joined by the pint-sized pocket rocket herself, Peg Petite! Peg is an accomplished burlesque performer and pinup model whose foray into the Sydney scene world has been nothing short of dazzling. She's performed with Evana De Lune, graced the stage in Las Vegas, and recently completed a successful Fringe run with Sirens of Vice. On the show we discuss Peg's Mx Burlesque prep as well as her swing dancing roots and how she gets her hair to be so darn perfect.


    Find more Peg @pegpetite on Instagram.
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    43 mins
  • Basjia on Nudity and Freestyling

    Basjia on Nudity and Freestyling
    Oct 23 2024
    This week we are joined on the podcast by reigning Mx Burlesque Sydney, Basjia! Basjia is an icon of the Sydney Burlesque and Ballroom scenes alike, having made a name for herself as a member of the House of Silky in addition to placing First Runner Up in Mx Burlesque 2023. She's been featured in Vogue, models, and teaches others to feel comfortable in their own movement from multiple studios (Sydney Vintage Dance and The Golden Era). On the podcast we talk about the freedom of nudity, owning your style, and a certain moment from Mx Burlesque that got everyone talking...
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    47 mins
  • Aurora Riot on Sitcoms and Silliness

    Aurora Riot on Sitcoms and Silliness
    Oct 16 2024

    Kicking off our Road to Mx Burlesque series we have none other than the reigning Mx Burlesque NSW, Aurora Riot! Known for her sexy and silly performances, Aurora has wowed audiences across Sydney with her unforgettable acts. In this episode we talk about the Moulin Rouge, the logistics of making identical dresses, and what it was really like preparing for Mx Burlesque...
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    52 mins
  • Forrest Green on Whipped Cream and Swing Dancing - Part 2

    Forrest Green on Whipped Cream and Swing Dancing - Part 2
    Oct 9 2024
    The highly-anticipated second part of my chat with Forrest Green is here! Forrest is the producer of Simply Burlesque and a powerhouse performer known for her creativity and sense of humour. In the second part of our chat, Forrest talks about her close encounter with an ostrich, the logistics of doing a certain holiday-themed act, and breaks her silence on whether she is a boa or fans girly... Catch more Forrest Green at https://www.instagram.com/_forrest.xx/ on Instagram!
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    33 mins
  • Midnight Mae on Storm Troopers and Serving Face

    Midnight Mae on Storm Troopers and Serving Face
    Sep 30 2024
    This week our podcast is graced by the badass bombshell herself Midnight Mae! Mae has come off a killer year in the Sydney burlesque scene, having won both the Apprentease and Golden Tong 2024 titles at the time of recording, and then placing third in New Follies at the Australian Burlesque Festival. Did we also mention she makes her own costumes too? In this chat we talk about silent audiences, spill the tea on the backstage vibe at Apprentease, and share some priceless advice from industry icons... Find more Midnight Mae on instagram
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    44 mins
  • Forrest Green on Whipped Cream and Swing Dancing - Part 1

    Forrest Green on Whipped Cream and Swing Dancing - Part 1
    Sep 25 2024

    So nice we had to have her on twice! This week on the podcast we have the gorgeously hilarious Forrest Green! Forrest is a performer, producer, and Apprentease 2024 finalist whose creativity and charisma has won hearts all over Sydney. In the first part of our interview we talk about Halloween shows, the downfalls of a whipped cream act, and how Forrest's dad reacted when he came to see her perform for the first time...


    Catch more Forrest Green at @_forrest.xx on Instagram!
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    19 mins
  • Bettie Bandit on Authenticity and Pastie Pops

    Bettie Bandit on Authenticity and Pastie Pops
    Sep 18 2024

    Today on the podcast we are joined by the heavy metal maiden herself, Bettie Bandit! Bettie is a published alt model, burlesque performer, producer, and instructor who's made a splash in the Sydney scene with her sexy and spooky performances. On the show we talk about the beauty of community shows, learning from the fabulous Kelly Ann Doll, and the best course of action when a pastie pops...


    Find more Bettie Bandit @bettie_bandit on Instagram!
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    24 mins