One Big Caper

How does one value experience? In this episode, Athena and Phelyx explore what it takes to charge one’s worth and why you get what you pay for when you opt for “the cheaper option.” Two Juicy Bits are shared which demonstrates what happens when experience is devalued or forgotten. From stage to life, these two have celebrated and learned from multiple experiences when it comes to experience or the...

There was one show that taught us everything we needed to know about producing a burlesque show. It was Bunny Brigade, a tribute to the Playboy Bunnies. In this episode we share some of the roadblocks we experienced while trying to bring this show to the stage as well as why we put it in the vault and no longer produce burlesque. We even made an entire documentary about the making of the show. If...

Dressing up in costumes is a regular thing in this household. It’s not just reserved for Halloween. In this special two part episode, Athena and Phelyx share the history of Halloween, and their own personal histories of the holiday and how it has become the most treasured season for them. Watch the episode to learn more about the history of where the holiday and the tradition of dressing up comes...

Dressing up in costumes is a regular thing in this household. It’s not just reserved for Halloween. In this special two-part episode, Athena and Phelyx share the history of Halloween, their own personal histories of the holiday, and how it has become the most treasured season for them. Watch the episode to learn more about the history of where the holiday and the tradition of dressing up come from...

Phelyx has always played with manipulating perception in every way possible, not just onstage as a mentalist. This episode is all about how he has used his dress to engineer certain perceptions as he has navigated through life. There were too many good experiences to share so we included 4 Juicy Bits!! Enjoy! 2:06 Phelyx’s experimentations with perception 6:01 Phelyx’s Juicy Bit #1 10:40 Practical...

Being a performer or having been in theater builds some very important skills, for life and work. Phelyx and Athena talk about how Phelyx had to lean on some of these skills during the past few years as entertainers were unable to work due to gathering restrictions. Watch the episode to learn about the most important transferable skills developed while performing and hear 3 Juicy Bits from Athena...

This topic was requested by a viewer many months ago, and we thought it would be a fun series. The Pivotal Moments series is a chance for us to do a bit of story time and share specific instances in our life when we experienced pivotal moments that changed the trajectory of our lives. In this first installment of the series, Athena shares about how one summer in her early ballet training years cha...

Life isn’t always easy as a performer—especially if they live in the suburbs. Even though both Athena and Phelyx grew up in the suburbs, it’s not an easy task to “blend in” when they are so used to taking the spotlight. Listen to the episode to discover the challenges they face now that they live in the suburbs and how the differences they have both experienced as a result of living in both the ci...

Athena and Phelyx live beyond the typical definition of Adventure in their everyday lives. For them, it’s a mindset that you can adopt to live a more fulfilling life. Listen in to hear about their own definitions of adventure, their past adventures, and how they use this mindset shift to add magic to the mundane. 1:03 Stereotypical adventure 2:36 Phelyx’s romantic notions of adventure 4:20 What is...

As career performers, Athena and Phelyx don’t really take vacations. There is always some sort of business to manage when taking trips away from home. It’s not the same as taking work with you on a trip, more like seeking out work and expanding your audience as an entrepreneur. Listen to the episode to learn why they think performers don’t take vacations and what they do instead. 0:54 The inspirat...

If you want to get to know your partner better, get ready for a road trip! At least that’s what Phelyx says. Athena and Phelyx share about their very first road trip together and how important this adventure is to the foundation of a budding relationship. Listen now to learn about what they learned about each other and what you can learn about your partner by simply taking a road trip together. 1:...

Description This is a hot topic that is regularly discussed in this household: Paying for Entertainment. It’s been on the list as a possibility for awhile, but when Athena came across a recent Yelp review for a venue that Phelyx was performing at from a person who complained that a $20 cover charge was ridiculous, we decided it was time to talk about it on the show. Joe E, thank you for the review...

Description In this new, intermittent series, we will explore our own experiences and education to address questions we are often asked about the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas, Nevada. After all, one of your hosts worked as a "Sin City" icon... a Las Vegas Showgirl in the world's largest review, Jubilee! which ran for 34 glorious years. Phelyx has also performed in L...

Most performers have rituals to prepare for shows and events. They can be viewed as rituals, ceremonies or just superstitions as one prepares to take the stage. Athena and Phelyx discuss their rituals for preparing for stage and times when not observing rituals have caused shows to go awry. Watch the episode to get their tips on how to use ritual in your own life, whether you are a performer or no...

Have you been wondering how one becomes a Showgirl or a Magician? Athena and Phelyx take a trip down memory lane in this episode and share how they got started on their paths in show business. Listen in to learn what inspired each of their career choices and at what age. 3:07 Athena’s path to becoming a Showgirl 4:52 Dancers starring Mikhail Baryshnikov   12:56 Showgirls Life ep 011   14:20 Phelyx...

This episode is in answer to a submitted question by a viewer on YouTube. Phelyx was asked if he ever gets jealous when dating a topless dancer. Athena and Phelyx dive into this topic from both of their perspectives in showbiz and in life. Listen in to learn how he deals with Athena having been a topless dancer and what Athena thinks about jealousy in general. 1:03 The things entertainers don’t th...

Description Were Showgirls exploited? This is the question that Athena and Phelyx dive into in this episode. Listen in to hear how the first Showgirls were treated in Las Vegas and how things changed over the years up to the closing of the largest Showgirl spectacle, Jubilee! Includes TWO Juicy Bits! This is One Big Caper's second episode with our new, custom, and original theme music! Did yo...

Athena and Phelyx are back to talk about how sexism has affected their careers in entertainment. Of course we have to talk about magic and the exploitation of the women in magic. We also talk a bit about how it has affected other industries. Releasing this episode during National Women’s History Month, they hope to shed more light on the subject and help move the movement towards equality forward....

What makes a relationship that started as a showmance work? Athena and Phelyx are back to share how establishing rules of engagement in the beginning of their relationship created a foundation that built a long-lasting commitment to each other. They share their secrets of success to enjoying a partnership that cultivates trust and authenticity between them for an enviable union. Listen to learn ho...

Athena and Phelyx are back for a special Valentine’s episode about passion in relationships. Those who have seen us in person or on stage remark on the connection and the passion between us. Though we have been together for over 5 years, the passion is still alive and well. Watch to learn how we view passion within our relationship and the steps we take to keep it ignited. 3:06 The Formula for pas...

Here is part two of a two-part episode where Athena and Phelyx discuss how having differences actually adds to the passion and strength of a relationship. This episode was inspired by a conversation that we had at the dinner table with the girls about how it could or couldn’t be possible to be from separate political parties as a couple. After going through that discussion, they began to reflect o...

Get ready for a two part episode where Athena and Phelyx discuss how having differences actually adds to the passion and strength of a relationship. This episode was inspired by a conversation that we had at the dinner table with the girls about how it could or couldn’t be possible to be from separate political parties as a couple. After going through that discussion, we began to reflect on all th...

Athena and Phelyx continue the conversation about living life as performers . In this episode, they discuss how important it was to them to “hoe their own roads” and choose the less conventional approach to a career path. Athena shares a Juicy Bit about getting a regular job "just because I was a Showgirl," and more about societal pressures to choose a path that doesn’t align with the ar...

Athena and Phelyx are back to deep dive about the subject that brought them closer together—backstage etiquette. Not just for performers, this episode is packed with tips for anyone that works or lives in close quarters with others on a regular basis. They discuss subjects such as professionalism vs etiquette, behaviors that are unprofessional and the environments in which those occur, why rules o...

Workplace romances cause drama backstage and in typical work environments. Athena and Phelyx discuss the challenges and gifts of falling in love at work. Topics also discussed are how to make it work, the greatest challenges of workplace affairs and that showmances are no different than typical workplace relationships. Listen in to hear Athena’s Juicy Bit about a particular instance when this rela...