The Weekly D

This week, Andy Alvarado talks to us: we hear about his journey from dancer to pole dancer to competition judge. Dan and Andy delve deep into what it means both to compete in pole competitions, as well as to judge them, respectively. Andy Alvarado - @fierce_queen_tingz SPONSOR: The Pole Destroyers Watch Episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98uL3WcNhLwP06HnZjZr_4iWFYHYrFuY

Dan sits down with sensual goddess Kitty Velour to talk about sex, sensuality, and sexuality. She speaks about sexual liberation and her own journey toward sexual liberation, having grown up in a staunchly religious family. Kitty Velour - @kitty_velour https://dancewithkitty.com SPONSOR:  PoleLOLs Watch Episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98uL3WcNhLwP06HnZjZr_4iWFYHYrFuY

Jakub Kolosa discusses what it was like for him being a gay man in Poland - a conservative country. He shares his pole journey with us, as well as his BTS information on what goes into being a judge at pole competitions. We also discuss navigating the dating world as a gay pole dancer. Jakub Kolasa @the_pole_wizard https://thepolewizard.com/pages/home SPONSOR:  PoleLOLs Watch Episode on Youtu...

Jenyne talks to Dan this week, about her transition from pole dancer to aerialist, and her journey to working with Cirque du Soleil. She talks about her experiences working toward, as well as working with Cirque du Soleil. We hear about some of the BTS realities of the life of a Cirque aerialist. Jenyne Butterfly: @ jenynebutterfly https://www.jenynebutterfly.com SPONSOR:  The Pole Circus Wat...

Dan, Stevie and Athena are back and they're answering your questions!  Athena Wolf - @shelastic_wolf Stevie Hilton - @steviehpole SPONSOR:  The Pole Circus Watch Episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98uL3WcNhLwP06HnZjZr_4iWFYHYrFuY

This week we sit down with Teresa Rodríguez, a.k.a. Polefiction. Based in Madrid, Teresa has a background in various forms of dance; she tells us about her transition from dance to pole dance. She talks to us about her pole journey and the evolution of her styles. We hear about how she incorporates various styles of dancing in her creative process. Polefiction: @polefiction https://www.polefiction...

Dan sits down with Lauren Kenealy: Pole Queen (2010), elite world bodybuilder and fitness model ad studio owner. They discuss the similarities and paradoxes between the worlds of pole dance and bodybuilding. Lauren talks to us about her personal experiences as an elite athlete, as well as in business. Lauren Kenealy - @lauren_kenealy https://www.lakitadance.com SPONSOR:  www.thepoledestroyers...

Since 2014, Colleen Jolly has been running one of the biggest pole events in the world: International Pole Convention (better known in the community as PoleCon). In this episode, Dan sits down with Coleen to speak about her experiences running the event over the years, and the many hurdles she has overcome, in keeping this event one of the most successful pole events worldwide. Colleen Jolly - @co...

Why are people such c*nts on the internet? It’s the age-old question… of this generation. Dan and Athena have an in-depth discussion as to why people act out on the internet: the possible triggers/reasoning behind it and the mental effects of cyber-bullying. They also share instances of when people have tried to cancel them in the past, as well as giving us some insights into some of their own pre...

Pole dancing sensation and Mamma talks with us this week about her journey within the pole industry, both before and after motherhood. Having made a move from the corporate world, she and her sister opened their own pole studio, which has since grown to several businesses within the industry, including Pole Dance Academy and Dance Filthy, to name a few. She discusses the realities of poling and ru...

This week, Dan sits down with Leslie Lyons: business coach, youth minister, owner of Bombshell Movement Studio (Chicago), and all-round diva! Leslie spills the tea on how to build a successful business and how she herself did this. She tells a about how she juggles the many hats that she wears, as well as gives us a special exclusive. Leslie Lyons - @lesliedlyons https://www.lesliedlyons.com SPONS...

Dan sits down with his best friends, Athena Wolf and Stevie Hilton to talk about all things sex. Get the answers to the weird and wonderful questions we all want to know the answers to, but shy away from asking… and some of the more obscure questions too. Get down and dirty with these three besties as they discuss the very normal, in-depth aspects of both gay and straight sex. Athena Wolf - @shela...

This week Dan sits down with Simone Muscat. Based in Victoria, Australia, Simone is better known as The Pole Physio. With 10 years’ experience in physiotherapy, Simone began her own business geared specifically for pole dancers. She tells us about how idea of The Pole Physio came about, and her experiences within the business. We also discuss pole safety and injury prevention, as well as advise fo...

From dance teacher to entrepreneurial pole dancing sensation, join Dan in conversation with Kristy Sellars! Kristy is the winner of Australia's Got Talent winner [in 2019], content creator, influencer, entrepreneur and mum of three! We speak with her about her experiences during and with the Got Talent competition. We delve into her business prowess and her many successful entrepreneurial ventures...