WEBurlesque Podcast Network

Burlesque Ghost Stories, a special bonus episode of WEBurlesque the Podcast, hosted by Viktor Devonne In this edition: a) Sleep Paralysis at The In-law Apartment A core member of Massachusetts's Slaughterhouse Society, the special effects art monster known as Michael Geary has been raising hairs in the Boston area for years. However, there was a time when he was the one who was spooked. b) That's...

Neoburlesque entertainer JZ Bich is a longstanding New York City fixture. Hypergender Burlesque/Cabaret was produced for more than 10 years at the Wow Cafe Theatre and featured some of the most dynamic, raw, and messy burlesque and drag to be seen in Alphabet City. Originally from former Yugoslavia, JZ made their journey to the States to expand their work as performance artist, writer, and directo...

Burlesque Ghost Stories, a special bonus episode of WEBurlesque the Podcast, hosted by Viktor Devonne In this edition: a) The Old Woman in the Mirror / The Man in the Top Hat Noctua has been known to stages as "The Empathy Smackdown of Drag and Burlesque" while living in New York City. Back before the wigs, the eyelashes, and the heels, they experienced two silent figures in their grandmother's Br...

Traveling performer Miss Mary Jane Green is an accomplished singer, dancer, and actress.  Presently located in Dallas, Texas, Mary Jane discusses her passions in visiting other locales as part of her showgirl life--and her newfound love in documenting entertainment figures on her new podcast The Pony Pod. IG: @missmaryjanegreen | missmaryjanegreen.com ... T ip Me on Venmo: @viktordevonne ...Patreo...

Burlesque Ghost Stories, a special bonus episode of WEBurlesque the Podcast, hosted by Viktor Devonne In this edition: a) Ghost in the Strip Club Maggie McMuffin is a professional performing artist who holds a BFA in Theatre from the University of Montana and combines her theatrical training with her experience as a professional sex worker.  Her skills as a clown, sketch, and physical comedian hav...

From army brat to the Noire Pageant Kind of Burlesque 2020, Trè da Marc lives in Minneapolis, MN and in recognized as a top tier boylesque/burlesque entertainer.  In addition to his recent royal ascent, he is a member of Black Hearts Burlesque, and has appeared at Burlesque Hall Of Fame.  Shoutouts include: RedBone, Foxy Tann, Perle Noire, Gin Minsky, and Nox Falls. Trè Da Marc on IG: @tredamarc |...

From the STUCK INSIDE series: Mina Minou is an American in Montreal and she chats w/ Viktor Devonne about what that's like in quarantine.  We discuss documenting queer voices in a divisive time, faith over Zoom, and Persian-American South fusion food!  Recorded August 25, 2020. Mina Minou on ig @ghost_grrl origin story:  http://weburlesquepodcast.com/2018/08/06/27-living-in-the-hyphen-w-mina-minou...

Viktor Devonne speaks to Chicago's boylesque star and instructor Willy LaQueue about all things from queer history to consent to the magic of the stage--and the newfound world of Zoom burlesque.  Shoutouts include Po'Chop, Jimmie Swagger, P.NoNoire, and Switch the Boy Wonder.  Recorded 8-15-2020. ... IG + twitter: @willylaqueue ... chicagoacademyofburlesque.com/ ... T ip Me on Venmo: @viktordevonn...

The tremendous talent that is San Antonio's Black Orchid is merely suggested by this all-too-short glimpse into this accomplished performer and educator.  She and Viktor Devone talk her coming from Singapore to the States, her supposed sucking at acting, her greater successes in writing, burlesque, and pole dace, and what it means to have Kamala Harris on the ticket. recorded: August 14, 2020. ......

NYC's spectacular producer duo Rex Halligan (see episode #39) and Nip Fury are on the line to discuss Fire and Fury Burlesque, which began shows right before the pandemic, and then carried on digital platforms.  We discuss the befores and afters of life, Nip's origin story, the joys and social responsibilities of producing, and what's next.  You can still watch their digital show series at https:/...

Utah's own "honey baked ham of burlesque," Harpy L'amour chats with Viktor Devonne about her start with the Rebelle Birds of Burlesque, the complications of patriotism, her work in the military, Beehive Broads Burlesque, and the blue laws that come with stripping in Mormon country. recorded: July 18, 2020 ... Harpy on IG @qweenharpy & FB: Harpy Lamour ... T ip Me on Venmo: @viktordevonne ...Patreo...

Lewd Alfred Douglas is the talented burlesque artist and illustrator of high art smut. We talk the neverending "Backstreet Boys Reunion Tour," his latest artwork, and what it's like being Stuck Inside.  This is a special bonus episode where Viktor Devonne speaks to nightlife performers have been up to in quarantine.  Recorded July 21, 2020. Lewd Alfred on social: twitter @hismajesty ig @lewdalfred...

Icon Ebony Fierce hails from Philadelphia and is a beloved fixture of drag and burlesque. They currently host the internet series Confessions, weekly on Facebook. We talk Black artists claiming voice, gender, cancel culture, and Janet Jackson. recorded: June 10, 2020 .... Icon on the web: twitter/ig @iconebonyfierce @iconebonyfierce • facebook.com/ theiconicexperience ... TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR...

Dangrrr Doll is the complex creation of a photographer, burlesque artist, cosplay costume designer and maker, and naked miscreant all rolled into one. We talk nerd stuff, wardrobe, conventions that were great and not so great, the TV show robbed of a season 2, and the kinds of sassy clowny dudes they identify as. recorded: June 20, 2020 .... Dangrrr on the web: twitch.tv/dangrrrously • onlyfans.co...

Matt Finish is the beautiful boylesquer who's claimed title such titles as Best Boylesque at BHOF, Burlypicks National Champ, and one of the folks behind Tuscon's Don't Blink Burlesque.  We talk history, future, stitching up masks and birds, his passion for dance, and those #unhelpfultips.  Shoutouts include Philippa Rouge, Fanny Galore, Cha Cha Velour, Jo Boobs, and Ray Gunn. This conversation wa...

Jezebel Express is a powerhouse in New York City burlesque as a instructor, headliner, and advocate. Originally from Newfoundland, Jezebel took on NYC a decade ago, and has become a spiritual parent to the performers in the city thereafter, and beyond. Shoutouts include Tigger, Julie Atlas Muz, and Dirty Martini. This conversation was recorded on June 17, 2020. ...Jezebel on social: jezebelexpress...

Esmerelda May is a member of Cosplay Burlesque, Sister Bear Burlesque, and White Elephant Burlesque.  She lives in New Jersey with two cats and her performer husband Triple Jay.  We catch up on how things have been since quarantine started, from digital shows to cooking and fitness.  Shoutouts and acknowledgements include Rarenu, Fonda Feeling, Lewd Alfred Douglas, Broody Valentino, and Lucky Char...

Wonderful newcomer to the world of burlesque Samson Night is no stranger to stage, having taken on all kinds of theatrical adventures. We talk his original turn from academia to Broadway Bares to taking over the NYC scene of boylesque--right before a pandemic! Shoutouts include Margo Mayhem, Jezebel Express, Ray Gunn, Tigger, Perle Noire, and Maine Attraction. This conversation was recorded on Jun...

Apathy Angel is one of the hardest working women in the business of show. She's a burlesquer, costumer, photographer, and has a degree in animation. NYC's dark delights talks her passions, her past, and what we might expect from whatever future we end up with. She calls it "dumb luck," but Viktor Devonne admires her drive and commitment all the same.  Shoutouts include Fem Appeal, Kat de Lac, and...

Mercury Stardust performs in Madison, Wisconsin and surrounding areas, and is one of the folk behind the Five Star Tease burlesque production. We talk about her performance before and after coming out as a transwoman, and reflect on titles and recognition in "boylesque," and what that means to her work now. Special shout-outs to Ruby DeVour, Dusty Summers, Ray Gunn, ZZ Topz.  This conversation was...

Aurora North is a beloved performer in New York City, with disciplines in modern dance, burlesque, circus, and now working in a hospital during the Coronavirus pandemic.  We talk shop, and what it was like to be drafted into such a position during, as we say, "these uncertain times."  She and Faux Pas Le Fae are known as the Brides of Burlesque and run the Eat Me Variety Show.  Their next show is...

Munroe Lilly is an NYC entertainer and nightlife personality.  He appeared with White Elephant Burlesque throughout its five year residency at Rockbar NYC, and was declared "Boyd for Sin" winner in 2018 and "Strongest Selfie Game"/"The Provocateur" in 2019, and WEBurlesque Life Sentence Membership.  He is known as the Black Diamond, beautiful and rare.  Today (recorded June 3rd, 2020), we discuss...

Viktor Devonne and Falana Fox go in about staying at home during a creative impulse, and putting on makeup for ourselves.  Falana, also known as Billie Daze, is a burlesque performer and drag queen, and righthand dame for JC Burlesque with Lillian Bustle.  She won the "Quality Kitten" title at the 2020 Silver Tusk Awards, and was recently spotted at the inaugural Noire Pageant. Falana on social: h...

Viktor Devonne and Petra Fried are friends and colleagues, who met during their mutual Rockbar NYC residencies.  She is a drag queen artist and actor who has been featured on Thotyssey, Mashable, and at NYC's nerdy FlameCon and kinky Folsom Street events.  Petra is also the recipient of Best Mug ('17), and Chanteuse Supreme ('18), in addition to being a participant in more than 25 shows with White...

Viktor Devonne talks to longtime friend Regina Stargazer, who he met in 2005 and performed in The Rocky Horror Picture Show with, and who appeared in the first White Elephant Burlesque show ever.  Since then, she has developed an assortment of skillsets, known as drag queen Cream Victoria, drag king Jayson Mustachio, Virus the Clown, in addition to her burlesque work.  She presently lives in New J...