The Whole 8 Inches!

SHE'S FINALLY HERE. Andrea James Lui joins us for the first episode of 2026! Charlie's better half/twin/attached at the hip emotional support human chat's to the pod about all things Andrea as well as her upcoming show THE POLE SHEBANG! Tickets are on sale now for Melbourne Midsumma Festival Adelaide Fringe Festival Fringe World Perth Guest: @andreajameslui Hosts: @daddyslittlemisfitch...

Repost from March 2024:Meanjin migaloo Charlie Love and Naarm-based, non-binary, Emily Le’Strange catch up with Wakka Wakka woman Bizzi Lavelle to chat about pole, burlesque, representation and navigating cultural appropriation & racism in performance spaces. Guest Speaker Bizzi Lavellex @bizzibodyx@point.of.change_ Performers mentioned@lilmiss_sammi@ruby_corvette @andreajameslui @dalewoulddoi...

MERRY CHRIMBUS FRIENDS. Emily shares their favourite episode of 2025! We'll see you in 2026! OG Description We weren't done chatting with the legend, Miss Filly, and finding out all her unhinged NSFW stories and performance background. Who knew you could get paid for gigs in Souvlakis? Video out on Youtube Sunday! Special Guest @missfilly.poledancer Hosts: @charlie.love_ & @daddyslittl...

That's it, 2025 is done. Charlie reflects on the year that was while Emily looks forward to 2026! That's right - we'll be back to bring all the chaos and pole-related chit-chat you know and love from us. Have a great holiday break, and we'll see you in the new year! Hosts @daddyslittlemisfitchild @charlie.love_ Mentions @bri.e.lee @devereuxxo @hellorumble @swamplesque @rubyslippers @msrebeccablack...

Emily & Charlie catch up, talking about new pole studios opening across Australia, the origins of gold, octopi and how to kill one bird with one vehicle. Mentions: @hellorumble @hennyspaghetti @mischkapoledancer @lorienstarkpolediva @pd.mooneeponds @red_pole94 @reddistrict_official @chillirox @tspoleandfitness @tobyjmonson @thepoledoctor @blackbirdmelbourne @thepole.physio @carliehunter @thepo...

We went and did your homework, bestie! Check out this episode from last year, with Chilli Rox, catching you all up on the lore on the competition and the organisor! Tickets to Pole Icon Global are on sale here! Get 'em while they last! The People’s Pole Princess, Dame Chilli Rox, joins the podcast this week to talk all things Pole Icon! Chilli spills the beans on, well everything, ever. Leavin...

Pole Icon returns in 2026, bigger and better than ever! Chilli Rox joins the podcast to spill the tea on the international lineup thatwill be gracing the stage of the Enmore Theatre. Some of the biggest names from across the globe will becoming to Sydney for a night of pole performance you don't want to miss. Pole Icon is on Sunday March 8th, 2026. Tickets go on sale December 1st. Sign up for...

Let them talk shit! The second person to ever win Miss Pole Dance Australia three times, and your current reigning queen, Mischka joins the podcast to talk absolute nonsense. If you like your royals caked up and potty mouthed, this is the episode for you! This is Mischka's third appearance on TW8I, so make sure to listen to her previous episodes for a better understanding of what we're tal...

Charlie rants about treatment of performers, Emily opens up about having their face opened up and both share advice on competition video entries. Mentions: @friskpoledancecomp @ally_carr_ @misspoledancevictoria @australianamateur @survivorpolechampionships @gigisolara @crystalrae__ @doug_night @__racheljean

Get the lube, tissues and champagne - ya gunna need it! Charlie and Emily do a million things at once (of course) celebrating hitting 100 episodes of The Whole 8 Inches Podcast by talking nonsense and recapping Miss Pole Dance Australia 2025! How Fitting! Insta @thewhole8inchespodcast Hosts @charlie.love_ & @daddyslittlemisfitchild Your MDPA 2025 Winners 1st @mischkapoledancer 2nd & Bobbi&...

On the eve of Miss Pole Dance Australia 2025 we get to known the final state winner Danni J - Miss Pole Dance NSW! Together we learn what it means to navigate lockdowns, childbirth and a broken back while launching your professional pole career. Miss Pole Dance Australia Tix are on sale here! IT'S POLEMAS TOMORROW. Special Guest @dannij_dance Hosts @charlie.love_ & @daddyslittlemisfitchild

The Whole 8 Inches is joined by those who were there when the scriptures were written. Three iconic legends who have carved out Australian pole dancing history on stage and behind the scenes share their memories of Miss Pole Dance Australia in the lead up to the event's 21st birthday. Chilli Rox, Maxi Shield and Ness all started pole dancing over 20 years ago and spill the tea on how our commu...

Reigning Miss Pole Dance ACT Miss Sang joins the show to talk about putting the D in MPDA, Nikki Webster’s “Heels and Handbags” legacy and how to appropriately make mess on stage. Tickets are on sale NOW via this link here! @_amysanga @capitaldancestudios @musexbrass Mentions: @katyevepoledancer @misspoledanceaustralia @misspoledanceact @gracie.demos @nikkiwebsterofficial @yanismarshall @michaelda...

Two ADHDer's walk into a pole studio...Ft Charlie! Current Miss Pole Dance South Australia Scarlett Rose & TW8I attempt to stay on the topic of pole dancing while mildly hyper- focusing on ADHD & POTs! Tickets to MPDA are on sale NOW via this link! Special Guest: @scarlettrosewiththorns @skyhighpole Hosts: @daddyslittlemisfitchild @charlie.love_ Special Mentions @misspoledancesouthaust...

Ciara Cinnamon, the brains and beauty behind CC’s Wardrobe, shares her experiences working in strip clubs over the last five years, both on the podium and behind the DJ booth. We talk race, fetishisation and how to deal with customers who get a little too comfortable. This is the third episode of the Stripperspective series which aims to platform adult industry professionals with the goal of bring...

MPDA Showgirl, designer, blockhead and Mumma to be Emma Elise joins the podcast to talk about running a polewear brand while filming reality tv while being pregnant. When her parents told her she could be anything, she decided to be everything at the same time.  @emshannez @ambr.designs Mentions @theblock @pad.mornington @badkittyusa @lunalaestore @cxixbrand @addictivepolefitness @friskpoledanceco...

Hey Pole Moles, we’ve got a Hart on for you! The one & only Bailey Hart joins us to talk about winning Miss Pole Dance QLD 2025, flying purple people eaters and how the pole scene has changed in the last 20 years. Special Guest @ibaileyhartyou @thepolepark Hosts @charlie.love_ & @daddyslittlemisfitchild Special Mentions @mpdqld @misspoledanceaustralia @poletheatresydney @inyyeong32 @red_po...

The Whole 8 Inches is joined by Hells Bells from Auckland, Aotearoa - a local pole dancing legend, veteran stripper and sex worker advocate.  This is the second episode of the Stripperspective series which aims to platform adult industry professionals with the goal of bringing understanding and perspective to the pole dance community. Special Guest @hells_bells_moves @limitlesstudionz Hosts @charl...

This episode has everything! Scotland, burlesque, pole dancing, Emily rousing on audiences and Charlie’s most embarrassing moment to date.  @hennyspaghetti @misspoledanceaustralia @swamplesque @christiannimri @matthewxpope @adam__malone  @tashyorkinit @triggerhappy @chillirox @therealfelixcane  @aliciajoan_poledancer @hereisbosco @todrick @liamroodhouse @jakedupree @andreajameslui

It's reigning year 2 for Alicia Joan - 2025 winner of MPDV! It's a total girl chat - Join me (Emily) and Alicia as we have a look back on the last 12months of Alicia's reign and how she went into this year's comp compared to 2024! Special Guest @aliciajoan_poledancer @aliciajoandesigns Host Emily @daddyslittlemisfitchild MIA Host Charlie @charlie.love_

Haven't heard this one? Let's refresh your mems! One from the archives in 2024 - We chat all things Pole Icon, MPDA and comp life! And hilarious it was also while Charlie was overseas! We'll be back to regular programming next week! Woo Woo! Hosts @charlie.love_ @daddyslittlemisfitchild

First cab off the rank this MPDA Season! Joining Emily and Charlie is the reigning Miss Pole Dance Western Australia ERICA! Listen as Charlie and Em get life coached in real time, and about Erica's incredible pole journey. KA-POW! Tickets for Miss Pole Dance Australia are on sale NOW! Get your tix here! Hosts & Pod @charlie.love_ @daddyslittlemisfitchild @thewhole8inchespodcast Special Gue...

The Whole 8 Inches is joined by Red. An icon from the Capital Territory and powerhouse on the stage, Red shares her experience as a pole dancer and club-based stripper. This is the first episode of the Stripperspective series which aims to platform adult industry professionals with the goal of bringing understanding and perspective to the pole dance community. Special Guest @red_pole94 Hosts @char...

Mr Pole World 2025 and Cat - Pawrent Eris, joins Emily in the recap of the highlight of the pole comp calendar in Victoria - Miss Pole Dance Victoria 2025! Your HOSTS Emily Le'Strange @daddyslittlemisfitchild Eris @eris_xx_ Congrats to our Winners Alicia Joan Haus Wife Bethany Tyler MPDQLD Bailey Hart @ibaileyhartyou Clare @cl.aerials Marissa @xmarissaj Sponsors Choice Chelle @chellehafner Mis...

Charlie “Old Muscle Daddy” Love Emily “Razor Throat”  Le’Strange are chatting with theperson that runs THE comp of Victoria – It’s Kylie Matthews! Reminiscing on ye old night club days, the journeythat is running one of the most iconic pole competitions in the state/country and reflecting on how the competition and community has changed over the years andsome very fun personal anecdotes from Charl...