Mongkieu Tran

Why We Pole | Pole Dance Podcast

Health EN ↓ 54 episodes

A podcast that informs, inspires, and invites men and women into the world of pole dancing. My name is MongQ and I am sitting down with pole dancers to talk about their stories, the lessons they’ve learned, and how pole dancing have impacted their lives.

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Author

Mongkieu Tran

Episodes

EP 29: Betraying My Own Body & Explant Surgery with Emily Heckel 05.06.2021 1:03:51

This is an interview with Emily Heckel Guest: Emily Heckel @emeyers323 Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole

EP 28: Body Dysmorphia, Plastic Surgeries, and Selling the fantasy with THE ONLY BADASS COCO 19.05.2021 1:26:45

This is an interview with Coco (Karolina) Guest: Coco (@theonlybadasscoco) Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole

EP 27: Korean Christian & Sex before marriage with Jamie Jae 16.05.2021 49:27

This is an interview with Jamie Jae Guest: Jamie Jae @poleandjam Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole

EP 26: You Only Live Twice & Internalizing Insecurities with GINGER COLLINS 04.05.2021 1:03:12

This is an interview with Ginger Collins Guest: GINGER COLLINS @kissgingercollins Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole

EP 25: Divorced/Single Mother| Shadow Banned & Protecting Our Children | ELISA 15.04.2021 1:41:35

This is an interview with Elisa Guest: ELISA @Yummy_Stardust Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole

EP 24: Fail Confidently & Embracing Self Love | Priscilla De Manila 06.04.2021 43:22

This is an interview with Priscilla De Manila Guest: PRISCILLA @PriscillaDeManila Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole

EP 23: Plus Size Stripper | Non-monogamy & Non-consensual Sex| MAYA J 19.02.2021 1:37:44

This is an interview with plus size stripper, Maya Guest: MAYA @thisismayaj Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 22: Dissociation is a Disservice | Starting Over After Covid | LILLIAN V 07.12.2020 1:17:13

This is an interview with a special effects MUA, Lillian V Guest: LILLIAN V @copperhead_pole Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 21: Coming Out As A Gay Man | Controversy of Pole and Politics | ALEX 06.12.2020 2:08:09

This is an interview with Alex Guest: Alex @alexbggtt Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 20: New Mom & 40s | The Rocky (but fulfilling) Journey | JANET LANGER 29.11.2020 1:26:21

This is an interview with a professional dancer/choreographer, Janet Langer. Guest: Janet @JanetLanger Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 19: Societal Pressure to Reproduce | Never The Wrong Path | KATIE 15.11.2020 1:12:13

This is an interview with Katie, a 43-year-old Acupuncturist. Guest: Katie @katiekat.28 Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 18: Eating Disorder | Injuries | 55 year old young| JENNY GRAVES 04.11.2020 1:24:42

This is an interview with JENNY GRAVES. 55 years young! Guest: Jenny Graves @jennyfunpics Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 17: Be Afraid But Do It Anyways | 58 years young | PAULA AYOTTE 13.10.2020 1:54:19

This is an interview with PAULA. 58 years young! Guest: Paula Ayotte @paulaayotte Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 16: Straight Male Pole Dancer | Gender Identity | JOSHUA 03.10.2020 1:30:49

This is an interview with Joshua Guest: Joshua/Joshie @thispolelife Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 15: QUIET & SOBER | Mental health and finding joy in pole dancing | KATHLEEN 30.09.2020 1:32:59

This is an interview with Kathleen Guest: Kathleen @Kathleendoesthings Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 14: Breaking Mental Challenges | 100M Ultra Marathon Runner | KELLY NICOLE 07.09.2020 1:25:51

This is an interview with Kelly Nicole Guest: Kelly Nicole @kellynicole018 Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 13: Healing By Being Vulnerable |Black Lives Matter | Frontline Covid Nurse | CHENITA APPLEBUM 28.08.2020 1:38:47

This is an interview with the Queen of Divine and Feminine Energy, Chenita Applebum. Guest: Chenita Applebum @Chenita_Applebum Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 12: Are Powerful Women A Threat To Men? Equality or Reproduction? 24.08.2020 1:28:59

This is an interview with one of my closest pole sisters Guest: Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 11: The Misunderstood Artist | Theatrical Pole Dancer | ALANA 17.08.2020 1:12:20

This is an interview with Voice Artist, Alana. Guest: Alana @alanamariemoi Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 10: Former French Fashion Model to Professional Pole Dancer | ERIKA 10.08.2020 1:23:15

This is an interview with a French model, Frenchie/Erika Guest: Erika_Polerina Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 9: Russian Immigrant | Raised a Geisha | 33 & Confident | NADYA 03.08.2020 1:05:53

This is an interview with a Russian beauty, Nadya! Guest: Nadya @luminous_moves Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 8: Is Short Sexy? Drugs, Cartel, & Brownsville| DANIELA 27.07.2020 1:05:39

This is an interview with small and sexy Daniela! Guest: Daniela @bunni_kiing Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 7: Hijabi Woman Who Pole | NEDA 20.07.2020 1:13:30

This is an interview with Neda. Guest: Neda @hijabiluscious Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 6: Single Women Over 30 | Co-Founder of Tease Polewear | TERESA 12.07.2020 59:06

This is an interview with co-founder of Tease Polewear, Teresa. Guest: Teresa @twilla87 @teasepolewear Tease Polewear: www.teasepolewear.com Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

EP 5: Toxic Masculinity & Embracing Feminine Gay | TJ 03.07.2020 41:02

This is an interview with TJ. Guest: TJ @TJtheLimber Host: @itsmongq WWP IG: @why.we.pole Music: Talking With You by Artificial. Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0