• The Fetish & Kink Summit: Beyond Boundaries - the Politics of Pleasure
    Dec 6 2024

    Join The Sassy Show as we dive deep into the groundbreaking Fetish and Kink Summit run by Seed Talks, bringing listeners exclusive interviews with leading experts and advocates who are dismantling misconceptions about human sexuality.

    This extraordinary collection of conversations features powerful voices from diverse backgrounds—including disability rights advocates, psychotherapists, and community organizers—exploring the nuanced realities of desire, consent, and personal empowerment. Through raw, honest storytelling, these speakers challenge societal norms, amplify marginalized perspectives, and create a radical space for understanding the multifaceted nature of sexual expression, identity, and connection.

    Featured speakers from the Fetish and Kink Summit:

    1. Munjeeta Sohal (Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist)
      • Website: munjeeta.com
      • Instagram: @kink.and.cuddles | @munjeeta
    2. Elle Adana (Clinical Psychologist & Kink Specialist)
      • Instagram: @the.constellationship
    3. Libby Oliver (Disabled Rights Advocate & Founder of House of Arcane)
      • Instagram: @arcanely2
    4. Roxy Murray (Disability Rights Advocate & Sex-Positive Activist)
      • Instagram: @multiplesclerosisfashionista
    5. Phopy (Intersectional Advocate)

    6. Katie Evans (GSRD Therapist)
      • Website: www.kecounselling.co.uk
      • Instagram: @kecounselling



    Watch the full series of interviews over on YouTube .

    Audio and Visual by Angelina Cage
    Edited and presented by Bethany Burgoyne


    This podcast is sponsored by our friends joyclub.com - the online kink-positive community bringing like minded folks together. We have a special sassy group for uncensored conversations for our JOYclub members so come join us - The Sassy Show Listeners!

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    22 mins
  • Stripping Away Stigma: April Fiasco on Dismantling Systems through Performance
    Nov 28 2024

    April Fiasco is a powerhouse of intersectional activism, wielding her talents as a burlesque performer, comedian, writer, host, and stripper to challenge societal norms and amplify marginalized voices. More than an entertainer, she is a dedicated activist committed to decriminalizing sex work and revolutionizing sex education. Through her multifaceted artistic practice, April creates spaces of radical education, challenging audiences to reconsider deeply ingrained misconceptions about sexuality, labor, and bodily autonomy.

    In a raw, unfiltered conversation with Bethany on The Sassy Show podcast, April Fiasco pulls back the curtain on the complex world of sex work, challenging societal misconceptions and celebrating the artistry, skill, and resilience of sex workers. As well as introducing us to Cybertease - an online socialist stripper collective founded by a group of sex workers seeking to create an alternative to traditional strip club models. Tune in or watch via YouTube.



    Connect with April:

    - Instagram: @aprilfiasco

    - Twitter: @aprilfiasco_

    - Cybertease website and @cybertease_ on Instagram and Twitter
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    26 mins
  • Unrestrained Exploration of Fetish, Film, and Freedom with LFFF’s Founders
    Nov 22 2024

    Join host Bethany Burgoyne as she dives deep into the world of kink, cinema, and liberation with Venus Raven and Amy, the dynamic duo behind the London Fetish Film Festival (LFFF). Celebrating its fifth anniversary, LFFF is the ultimate fusion of fetish and film, born from Venus’s passion for cinema and her unapologetic embrace of BDSM culture. In this special episode, Venus and Amy share their journey, inspirations, and vision for this year's festival at Islington's Hen and Chicken's Theatre, where they’ll showcase films that are as provocative as they are empowering.

    Fueled by a mission to dismantle harmful BDSM stereotypes and create an inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ kink community, LFFF explores everything from the sensual to the subversive. Expect uncensored conversations about freedom of expression, fetish’s role in filmmaking, and how LFFF has carved a unique space for taboo topics on screen.

    This episode is brought to you by JOYclub, your community for alternative lifestyles and kink culture. Tune in and get ready for a revealing conversation about the intersection of art, identity, and desire—only on The Sassy Show.

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    19 mins
  • Redefining Pleasure Through Community - meet Jared Philippo
    Nov 16 2024

    In this episode of The Sassy Show, cohosts Asha and Sassy are joined by the vibrant and soulful Jared Philippo—an underground DJ turned founder of Pinky Promise where intimacy, pleasure, and connection are liberated in a festival, cabaret inspired environment. Together, the three of them dive into a conversation about the magic of creating spaces where sensuality and creativity flourish, exploring how playful exploration and soulful intimacy can help us heal, connect, and rediscover joy.

    Jared shares his unique journey from the underground music scene to hosting transformative events like Pinky Promise, where people come together to heal, explore their desires, and experience connection without pressure. Whether you're curious about sensuality, interested in self-discovery, or just looking for a space to be your true self, this episode is for you.

    Sponsored by JOYclub.com

    This episode touches on themes of sensuality, body positivity, and being pleasure-positive in a world that often underplays joy and exploration. If you're looking to dive deeper into the world of connection, joy, and soul-nourishing experiences, then head to Pinky Promise's website & become inspired.


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    37 mins
  • For the FLINTA Community, By the FLINTA Community: Get to know Catnip
    Nov 1 2024

    Join us on The Sassy Show as host Bethany Burgoyne welcomes Angel, the visionary founder of Catnip, a groundbreaking party for the FLINTA community—those who identify as Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Non-binary, Trans, or Agender. In this episode, Angel shares her journey from feeling excluded in traditional nightlife to creating a vibrant, inclusive space where everyone can feel welcome. Listen in as Angel discusses the challenges faced by marginalized communities, the transformative power of belonging, and the innovative ways Catnip fosters connection and joy. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates community and creativity in queer nightlife!

    This podcast episode was sponsored by JOYclub - the online sex-positive community that brings together curious, kinky wonders from all walks of life.

    Learn more about Angel via her ig @angel_in_a_cage_80

    Follow Catnip on ig @catnip_productions_london

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    55 mins
  • Posey Mehta on the Importance of Fat-Centric Spaces in Cabaret
    Oct 12 2024

    Pushing boundaries, celebrating bodies, and fostering a community of inclusivity, Posey’s Big Fat Cabaret champions the art of drag with a fresh, fat liberationist twist.

    Posey, also known as Mitzi Fitz, is a dynamic genderqueer performer, drag artist, and founder of Big Fat Cabaret. Their work blends drag, clowning, and kink-focused burlesque to create performances that celebrate body diversity, humor, and queerness.

    They sat down with Sassy host Bethany Burgoyne to discuss their journey so far and what motivations them regarding performance, community and kink.

    Tracklist:
    Big Spender - Shirley Bassey
    Pink Pony Club - Chapelle Roan
    Tempo - LIzzo ft Missy Elliot
    Pursuit of Happiness - Kid Cudi
    Chelsea Hotel No 2 - Leonard Cohen

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Phil Samba’s mission to empower sexual health
    Oct 2 2024

    Tune in to hear how Phil Samba is Breaking Barriers in Sexual Health Advocacy and Fighting HIV Stigma.

    Phil Samba, a passionate HIV activist, educator, writer and host of The Other Blue Pill podcast, is on a mission to shed light on the lesser-known history of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and its delayed introduction into the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Through his work, Samba aims to dismantle systemic inequalities in healthcare, especially within Black and LGBTQ+ communities, while raising awareness about the importance of sexual health education and the need for inclusive, stigma-free healthcare services.

    Phil sat down with Sassy founder, Bethany Burgoyne, to discuss the learning curves and motivations of his work weaving his personal life into the professional field he moves within.

    Keep up to date with Phil Samba's work via IG and X @idiosyncraticxl


    Interview by Bethany Burgoyne @bxsassy2


    For more information check out the links below:

    The Love Tank

    Queer Health

    Prepster

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    33 mins
  • The Radical Nature of Media Pioneer Bethany Burgoyne
    Jul 14 2024

    The B behind BxSassy - meet our founder, Bethany Burgoyne.

    Want to know more about the sassiest person behind The Sassy Show? Your dream has come true honeys! Bringing you an exclusive interview with our sassy founder, Bethany Burgoyne aka @bxsassy2 in conversation with new cohost and delicious friend Asha aka @pat__elle

    We hear about who Bethany Burgoyne is beyond the internet: her quirks, her deep fear of falling in love and how vocal healing with @teshaymakeda_ changed her life. As well as songs that have kept her company over the years including tunes from Billie Holiday @agaama_ and @charlottedossantos_

    Head to @_thesassyshow to learn more about @bxsassy2 and co-host @pat__elle in the features section on our website.

    Tracklist:

    In this life - AGAAMA @agaama_

    Holding Back - Prince of Falls @princeoffalls

    Smile - Meakoom @meakoom

    Take It Slow - Charlotte Dos Santos @charlottedossantos_

    Intro - Summer Pearl @iamsummerpearl

    Dark July - Kenzie TTH @kenzietth

    Summer Soft - Stevie Wonder

    Girl Blunt - Leikeli47

    Intro (Like Velvet) - Nao @nao

    I SAID NO - BxSassy @bxsassy2

    There is No Greater Love - Billie Holiday

    I Heard Love Is Blind - Amy Winehouse (Live)

    Lonely Lover - Xenia Rubinos @xeniarubinos

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    1 hr and 37 mins