The Sassy Show

Singer and producer Janette King brings a loving fusion of electronica and RnB in her latest solo album 'What We Lost'.  Shaped by her upbringing as a Caribbean-Canadian woman, Janette uses her music to inspire a fresh perspective on queer identity and self-expression. With sensual, yet straight-talking lyrics about bisexual love and self-pleasure, we wanted to hear more about Janette&ap...

Canadian producer, Tee Krispil, is bringing a new concept of sound to our ears. Embodying a vibe that is both peaceful and provocative, Tee's work as a musician manifests as triphop-trap beats, overlayered with rap and oozing Moroccan-tinged melodies. Having made a name for herself as a producer and songwriter, Tee recently joined the 5 member band NADUH. Bringing endless catching tunes and r...

Skateboarding enthusiast and leader of change, Marie Mayassi, is creating opportunities for People of Colour, of marginalised genders, to join the skateboarding scene. Fueled by frustration of seeing the dominance of cis white males within the sport, Marie founded 'Skate Gals & Pals'; a collective aiming to create social action and community building through skating.  It is Marie&apo...

Listen up, artistic innovators! Have you got an idea but fearful of taking that next step to allow your concept to grow. Well, Alyssa Burtt is the Brand and Creative Business Strategist you need to know. As an artist and storytelling leadership coach, Alyssa has built her own company, Brave Narratives, to help individuals and companies pinpoint their brand identity. With a background in photograph...

Silky songstress Nipho Hurd is using her skillset to encourage fellow artists to prosper in their careers. With many strings to her bow, including styling, events and artist management, as well as songwriting, Nipho is one to watch on the South African arts scene. Her appetite for running a business and developing her career gives you just a taster of the creative magic this Sassy sister possesses...

South African singer, NOSIHE, tells us about the release of her latest EP 'E-motions', a live gig recording in Durban. Moving between jazz and South African rhythms inspired by her Zulu upbringing, NOSIHE's voice welcomes her listeners into a warm world of emotional expression. Sassy Sister Cyd Eva talks with NOSIHE about the meaning behind her music, unpicking the Zulu lyrics that...

Sexual health advocate Enas Dajani has moved across the globe lobbying for female rights in the Arab world.  Tune in to hear Enas talk with Sassy Sister Bethany Burgoyne about the importance of female care and support. Based in Bethlehem, Palestine, her work has taken her from leading regional sex education programmes, to building her own company, Sletate, that uses jewellery to educate women abou...

Dance champion and music maker, Delta the Leo, talks to us about raising the Sassy energy levels!  Born and raised in Alexandra, South Africa, Delta the Leo is continually striving to encourage creativity within her community. Her positive and grounded outlook on life is one that cherishes the connection between humanity and the earth. Having traveled around the world performing and competing in d...

Writer and collage artist Kenma, sat down with our founder Bethany Burgoyne to discuss the importance of defining your own language to build a new story of womanhood. As a writer, Kenma's stories and essays forever dig deeper beneath the layers of societal norms, offering alternative perspectives on female reproductive health and being a Muslim woman. Her work is an organic exploration of new...

Photographer, creative director, and art activist, Roshini Kumar, talks to Cyd Eva about her Sassy side. Based in Mumbai. Roshini uses her unique style to provoke positive social change and awareness, both in her community and online.  We hear Roshini discuss the importance of intergenerational conversations, how she is breaking the taboo of menstruation, and why activism is such an important part...

Cyd Eva discusses the way sexuality, community, and creativity play a role in her life to launch our new series of podcast conversations. Founder of The Sassy Show, Bx Sassy, sat down with this series fellow Sassy Sisters host to learn more about her Sassy side  Cyd Eva is a multidisciplinary artist and fashion designer joyfully celebrating the abundance of colour. She is the co-founder of Pattern...

Womxn from around world bring their personal conversations into the public sphere. Tune in to hear artists and activities discuss experiences of womxnhood and creativity, alongside a soundtrack of music that speaks to their soul. Keep up to date on all the sass via thesassyshow.com or follow us on IG @_thesassyshow Come join the family!

In light of International Women's Day, Irving and Bx Sassy discuss the changes necessary to make the world a safer place for female-identifying people.  They unpack some of the realities about violence against women and the role toxic masculinity plays in provoking such behaviour. Joining them from South Africa is writeress and holistic health practitioner (in training), Cheri Morris. Cheri&a...

Our Kinky duo, Irving and Bx, share more of their sexual escapades, including the thrill of public sex and trusting strangers. Followed by the second half of Miguel Fuca's interview. Miguel's work combines academia with activism, bringing awareness to the treatment and protection of LGBTQ+ people around the world. In this episode, we hear Miguel discuss the research he is currently under...

This week, we turn our attention to the importance of research. Irving and Bx Sassy discuss how gathering information about sexual orientation and personal intimacy preferences is critical to the development of global communities. Joining the conversation is sexuality researcher Miguel Fuca. Miguel shares his experiences of studying the rights of LGBTQ+ communities in the Middle East, comparing it...

In this week's episode, we hear our hosts Bx Sassy and Irving Olvera delve into their reasons for being a drug-positive podcast.  They discuss their experiences of chemsex and the role cannabis has played in their lives. Following this kinky convo is Part 2 of Undine Laverve's interview. Undine Laverve is the founder and Headmistress of Burlesque Academy of Malta; an all-inclusive, body-...

This week Bx Sassy & Irving Olvera discuss self-pleasure,  consensual sexy photos, and body hair lovers. Joining this kinky duo are two Sassy Burlesque guests - Paty Kattkins and Undine LaVerve.... We hear part 2 of Paty's interview where she discusses the reality of being a trans woman living in Mexico. As well as the opportunities she hopes to bring to others through Burlesque at Home! ...

Series 2 of TLM YRSassy Story is getting spicy!  Bx Sassy is back with a NEW co-presenter Irving Olvera! We hear this kinky duo recap the week and discuss the TLM YRS Kickstarter Campaign. Joining them is a Sassy guest, Paty Kattkins, telling us about foot fetishes, the power of Burlesque, and her love for Madonna.  Paty is the Producer of Burlesque At Home! and has worked as a dancer for over a d...

This week I'm joined by the wonderful Alex Feis-Bryce, current CEO of Survivors UK - an inclusive service for male-identifying survivors of sexual violation. Having previously worked as a political adviser, Alex was the founding CEO of National Ugly Mugs - an organisation supporting sex workers throughout the UK when they become victims of crime.  As a leader of change, we talked with Alex ab...

This week we are graced with the presence of The 2020 Noire Pageant King of Burlesque Trè Da Marc. Hailing from Minneapolis, Trè is an international boylesque sensation that cannot be duplicated. Cast member of Black Hearts Burlesque, Trè is known for his ever impressive combination of sass and ass. Bx Sassy talks with Trè about his journey into performance as well as the importance of representat...

In this episode, Bx Sassy sits down with Dr Anastacia Ryan, founder of the UK nationwide sex worker-led project Umbrella Lane; an inclusive, safe space for truthful conversations. Where internalised whorephobia can begin to be deconstructed, and a holistic approach to wellbeing is designed and delivered by sex workers for sex workers.  Throughout this episode you'll hear about Anastacia'...

It's a pleasure to invite you into our third episode with drag performer and artist Paul Aleksandr.  Describing themself as a "genderf**kin glittery goth performer, clown, show host, and wordsmith", everything about Paul is mixed and non-reductive. They have been Master Of Ceremony for the wonderful Burlesque At Home, and it's a joy to step further into the mind of this magical...

Natasha Natarajan Writer, Artist, and Creator of FML Comics Natasha first caught my attention through her zine series @fml.comics where she addresses topics such as race, sexuality, and mental health through refreshing honest dialogue and relatable, often naked, character drawings. Knowing the openness of Natasha's work made me intrigued to know more about the woman behind the words. Througho...