The Sassy Show

Join Bethany on The Sassy Show as she sits down with renowned photographic artist Ajamu X in his studio for an intimate conversation about black queer bodies, pleasure, sensuality, and the radical act of gentleness.  From his post-punk roots in Northern England to his darkroom practice, Ajamu shares his philosophy on creating softer representations of black masculinity, his inspiration from the ar...

In this powerful episode, award-winning podcaster and South Asian feminist Sangeeta Pillai joins The Sassy Show to discuss her debut memoir Bad Daughter.  From growing up in Mumbai's slums to landing on Times Square billboards, Sangeeta shares her journey of breaking cultural conditioning, surviving mental health struggles, and challenging the white middle-class gatekeepers of UK publishing....

Roxanne Murray - aka the Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista - has spent nearly two decades transforming personal pain into powerful advocacy.  After eight years of misdiagnosis rooted in medical racism, Roxy finally received her MS diagnosis at 26. Now she's on a mission to reclaim pleasure, joy, and visibility for disabled communities. "I want my pleasure back," she declares. Through h...

This week, we're joined by Inu, a shibari enthusiast and inclusive kink advocate who's shattering myths about asexuality, desire, attraction, and pleasure.  Tune in to hear Inu discuss why being Ace doesn't mean being a robot, how asexuality exists on a spectrum within kink spaces, and why "friends with benefits" means exactly what you think it does.  From navigating datin...

Bethany sits down with kink educator and content creator Alice Lovegood (Better Sx Blog) for a candid, funny, and deeply honest conversation about polyamory, pleasure, kink, going viral online, and creating real-life spaces for people to connect. Alice shares her journey from OnlyFans to education, the challenges of visibility, and how she’s reshaping conversations around sex—one video, one worksh...

This month on The Sassy Show, BxSassy is joined by two trailblazing burlesque superstars who are redefining what cabaret can look like: Miss Terri Boxx and Mama Mamba.  From MMA cages to cabaret stages, Miss Terri Boxx has lipsynced her way into the drag and burlesque scene as a bearded queen who defies mainstream ideals and captivates audiences with fantastical, magnetic artistry. Mama Mamba brin...

The Sassy Show is back, honey!  Season 10 kicks off with a bang as BxSassy welcomes Lola and January to the sofa. Known for their bold presence in the ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and kink scenes, this episode dives deep into what it means to be nesting partners, to love consciously, and to build community with intention.  From confronting mainstream relationship myths to the beauty of sober kink sp...

Photographer Tigz Rice joins the Sassy Show to talk all things body empowerment, sexy poses, and how going viral reshaped her mission to make all bodies visible.  From burlesque beginnings to building a global community, Tigz is showing us what radical self-acceptance really looks like—one shot at a time. Tune in and get to know Tigz online @TigzRice    Website: https://www.tigzrice.com/ Interview...

Welcome to a world where independent makers shine, where kink is celebrated with confidence, and where shopping becomes an experience of self-expression. This week on The Sassy Show, we talked with Alexandra Houston about her journey creating Charmskool - a vibrant, female-led marketplace championing independent businesses. With the new launch of Charmskool Showroom, we get an inside look into it&...

From rope art to app design, Anna Kii is transforming sexual taboos through creativity. Step into the creative studio of Anna Kii on this episode of The Sassy Show. As founder of Figure of A, shibari educator, and co-creator of the innovative Phantasies App, Anna is on a mission to elevate kink from underground subculture to mainstream appreciation. Bethany and Anna discuss the beautiful intersect...

This week on The Sassy Show, Bethany welcomes the incredible Reed Amber – a trailblazing force in sex education, adult content creation, and media production as the brilliant co-creator of Come Curious. Reed shares her fascinating journey from TV production student to multifaceted media professional, revealing how her genuine curiosity about sex led her through every role in the adult industry fro...

Award-winning journalist Anna Lekas Miller is transforming how we understand global migration and conflict through an unexpected lens: love stories. In her latest appearance on The Sassy Show, she offers a compelling glimpse into her work as both a storyteller and someone who has lived the complexities of cross-border relationships. Known as the journalist who 'spices up migration stories wit...

This episode of The Sassy Show we’re diving into the world of shibari with Frayed Knots—a rigger, performer, and all-round sass pot with a wealth of experience in the kink community. But this isn’t just about rope. It’s about queerness, masculinity, risk, and the responsibility we all have in creating safer, more inclusive spaces. Frayed Knots speaks candidly about what it’s like to navigate the k...

This week on The Sassy Show, we welcome Giap Tongsayor, a transformative facilitator specializing in conscious embodiment practices and healing rituals. Weaving together breathwork, sound healing, sensory stimulation and kink dynamics, Giap shares with us her mission to create inclusive healing spaces, particularly for women of color. And offers her insights about empowerment through conscious kin...

This week we're joined by Logan Star, a curator of pleasurable experiences and founder of queer kinky rave Quench. Logan is known on the scene for his work in making kinky spaces accessible to the BIPOC community and opening dialogue for vulnerable conversations.  We hear Logan tell Sassy about the fundamentals of safeguard monitoring on the scene and how his own upbringing has shaped his voc...

Join us for a raw and revelatory episode of The Sassy Show featuring Ishmael Kirby, the multifaceted artist behind the politically charged drag persona CYRO. In this intimate conversation, Ishmael opens up about his journey through political theatre, punk music, and drag artistry, discussing the complexities of authenticity in the entertainment industry and the power of choosing oneself. From perf...

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 commun...

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 rad...

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 jo...

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...

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...

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,...

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 d...

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 d...

From tantra to storytelling: Founder of the School of Sensual Arts, Henika Patel, is inviting a worldwide community to come together and grow in personal, collective knowledge regarding sensuality. Busting through taboos and gathering around topics such as shame, Henika is all about diving more deeply into sensual spirits which she describes as being “our innate life force and expression; it’s how...