WEBurlesque Podcast Network

Viktor Devonne presents a limited series, Divine Decadence with Lewd Alfred Douglas. Show 3 Program (Audio Edition) 00:14 - Introduction: from Lord to Lewd 02:25 - Today's Topic: Animation and Czech Puppets, incl. The Last Unicorn, Sleeping Beauty; Jan Svankmajer, Lottie Reiniger; Richard Williams + Disneyland 27:37 - Intermission: "Queer Mafia" monologue written by Lewd Alfred Douglas* 30:50 - To...

Viktor Devonne presents: PASSION PROJECT, a series devoted to artists and creators behind really neat stuff.  The premiere episode is WHO DONE IT? THE CLUE DOCUMENTARY, with the director/editor/guide Jeff C. Smith, who began his journey in 2017.  The final product is a full length documentary now in select theaters, and on its way to VOD.  With behind-the-scenes gab from the folks behind the cult...

Viktor Devonne presents a limited series, Divine Decadence with Lewd Alfred Douglas. Show 2 Program (Audio Edition) 00:14 - Introduction 02:25 - Today's Topic: Shakespeare 27:37 - Intermission: Richard II, Act 3, Scene 2, "Needs must I like it well: I weep for joy..." 30:50 - Today's Topic, resumed 40:40 - Letters; "What are your favorite burlesque tropes?" 64:58 - Last Word - Divine Decadence wit...

Viktor Devonne presents a limited series, Divine Decadence with Lewd Alfred Douglas. Show 1 Program (Audio Edition) 00:33 - Introduction 05:00 - Today's Topic: Silent Film, including The Man Who Laughs and Different From the Others 28:28 - Intermission segment from "Let's Misbehave" by Lewd Alfred Douglas 30:50 - Today's Topic, resumed 43:45 - Letters; "When did the nipple pastie come into play?"...

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discussion from Caza Blanca (PA), Kevin Sparrow (Chicago), and Viktor Devonne (SoCal) himself, 3 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite bloodsuckers, beasts, and body snatchers.  Scratch a black cat accordingly. WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Dracula 1931, The Faculty, The Exorcist, Death Becomes Her, The Blair W...

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discussion from Mr. Valdez (Colorado Springs), Kiki Mustang (Seattle), and Lewd Alfred Douglas (Salem, AM), 3 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite miscreants, lycanthropes, and phantoms.  Bob your apples as ye may. [Dedicated in memory of Angela Lansbury] WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Paranormal Activity, The...

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discsussion from Mone't Ha-Sidi (Sacramento), and Miss Violet DeVille (Seattle ), 2 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite creatures, on earth and off.  Make your popcorn.           WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Midsommar, The Thing, Creepshow, Alien, May, The Mist, and potentially others… WARNING: HERE BE SPOIL...

RE-UPLOAD OF "WE-BOO-LESQUE NO. 3, NO. 4, NO. 5" -- BURLESQUE GHOST STORIES, SPECIAL BONUS SERIES FROM WEBURLESQUE THE PODCAST, HOSTED BY VIKTOR DEVONNE FEATURING NIGHTLIFE PROFESSIONALS TELLING THEIR TRUE ENCOUNTERS WITH... SOMETHING OUT THERE. - Episode No 3 (originally released September 16, 2020) a) Sleep Paralysis at The In-law Apartment A core member of Massachusetts's Slaughterhouse Society...

L.A.'s Ashleeta is a captivating pin-up, burlesque entertainer, and entrepreneur launching her new horror-themed sexy magazine PEEK-A-BOO! She and Viktor discuss the process to get the magazine produced, her dedication to Halloween in the face of the pandemic, and the complicated ethics of horror consumption.  (this conversation was recorded 10/22/2022) Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @ashleeta Also on...

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discsussion from Abby Fantastic (Brooklyn, NY), Pistol Holliday (Amarillo, TX), and Arson (NJ), 3 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite villains, creeps, and demons.  Grab a snack.       WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Halloween, Idle Hands, Tales from the Hood, Salem's Lot, House on Haunted Hill, Hellraiser II,...

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discussion from Bella La Blanc aka DJ Villainous (DC/Maryland) and Willow aka Lilith Lore (Richmond, VA), 2 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite creatures, weirdos, and women on the verge of nervous breakdowns.  Light another cursed candle.   WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Addams...

Re-upload of "WE-Boo-Lesque No. 1 and No. 2" -- Burlesque Ghost Stories, special bonus series from WEBurlesque the Podcast, hosted by Viktor Devonne featuring nightlife professionals telling their true encounters with... something out there. - Episode No 1 (originally released September 2, 2020) a) Ghost in the Strip Club Maggie McMuffin is a professional performing artist who holds a BFA in Theat...

Remy Dee has been playing professional dress-up as iconic characters from Captain Hook to Pee Wee Herman to Chucky all over the country, centralized in New Orleans and now Nashville, TN.  This magical weirdo talks the process, from deciding which characters she wishes to portray in cosplay and nerdlesque, and hoow; plus, what is the true form of Remy Dee. (this conversation was recorded 10/13/2022...

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discussion from Remy Dee (Nashville, TN), Ruthless Retribution (Burlington, VT), Helena Isis (Arlington, TX), and Kevin Honey-Bunz (Fort Smith, AR), four masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite monsters, beasts, and ghouls. Put on another cauldron.   WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Jaws, Poltergeist, the Nightmare...

A monstrous talent and spooky babe all around, Penny Slayne is a member of Fort Smith, Arkansas' spooky family True Grit & Grind Burlesque.  Penny and Viktor Devonne talk about her emphasis on the dark and gothic burlesque stylings, horror movie leanings, creating looks, the complications of true crime in media, ghost stories, and performing Darling Nikki in front of Mom. (this conversation was re...

One of the great shapeshifters of New Orleans, scream queer extraordinaire Xena Zeit-Geist joins Viktor Devonne to discuss their passion for the macabre, on stage and screen--and off.  Topics today include beloved horror icons, gender expression (going from 'creepy lady to old man' and beyond); costume as armor, and producing the Society of Sin before and after covid. (this conversation was record...

Actual rockstar, Boston's Mary Widow is a true creature of the night, from performing with Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, stripping in ridiculous and glorious costumes in burlesque shows, and recently completing the horror film MAIRZY DOATS.  She goes into her catalog of musical memories, from playing Magenta in Rocky Horror, her dizzying adventure as backup cheerleader for Weird Al Y...

Kiki discusses her storyline in burlesque, its relationship to her Latine heritage, her friendship with burlesque legend Gina BonBon, what inspires her, queer identity, the shocking truth behind her stagename + she and Viktor swap stories about living in New Jersey, pizza and diners, and their personal stories [content warning for timestamps 16:30-34:30] of September 11th, 2001. (this conversation...

Miss Spent Youth is a glamorous vixen in Los Angeles County, performing with Babylon Cabaret, a sing and strip revue.  A model, and dancer, and a breathy talker-in-rhythm... doer, Miss Spent Youth--a mentoree of Hollywood's Lili VonSchtupp--has charmed audiences for seven years. She has taken on the exciting new task as producer of The Hollywood Burlesque Festival (applications open as of this rec...

Oliver Swisskey, known as the Boy Next Door... to the Brothel, hails from New Jersey and provides ten selections necessary to his development. Mr. Swisskey won the Silver Tusk Award for Most Marvelous Muppet in 2020. Content notice: Child death discussed at approx the 48 minute mark for approximately 10 minutes. The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Vikto...

Atlana-by-way-of-Memphis Coco Rosé chats with Viktor Devonne about her work in burlesque as a Black queer woman for the past six years, from frustrations in the scene to joy in the art form. Cute, funny, and quirky or the sultry slow burn seductress, this 4'11 glamazon continues to command the stage on her own terms. (recorded 8/22/2022) Instagram: @thecocorose https://www.facebook.com/CoCoRose81/...

Brilliant dancer Tutu Toussaint is also a healer and herbalist now living in Chicago.  Closing a chapter in New York City after a whirlwind success as member of Perle Noire's Gems (including winning Best Group at the Burlesque Hall of Fame).  As a spiritual herbal teacher, Tutu continues to incorproate movement and sensuality in her work, looking forward. She and Viktor Devonne talk about life dur...

Juicy D. Light is the performance artist, burlesque dancer, and speaker out of Oakland, CA. Providing a glimpse into her eclectic inspirations, Juicy selected 10 songs that mean the world to her. Hear Juicy's playlist featuring Earth Wind & Fire, Jill Scott, Alanis Morissette, Metallica, Sounds of Blackness, and more at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0U4zSPl83NPWzmzc9kSFqr?si=29ddd572d1e94b81...

The extraordinary Jacqueline Boxx has been dazzling stages with her brand of Miss Disa-burly-TEASE-- being recognized as one of the most visible disabled burlesque stars in North America.  A talent refusing to be novelty or tokenized, Jacqueline talks to Viktor Devonne about burlesque, before and after That Moment that changed her forever, competing for the Burlesque Hall of Fame, wheelchairs used...

Viktor's new fabulous friend, Gigi Praline dials in from Finland to discuss her evolution in the European burlesque scene, from their punk roots to  apprenticeship with Bettie Blackheart, style and inspiration, to plans in the future; all whilst maintaining a career in academia! Twitter and Instagram: @pralinekaisa https://www.facebook.com/GigiPralineBurlesque http://gigipraline.blogspot.com/ [[ V...