Cosplay Burlesque Podcast

This week on the podcast - to whet your appetite for the White Elephant Burlesque Society's panel at the Geek Creation Show (Nov. 15 - 17, panel on Saturday), we present an act from our sister troupes' recent 7th Anniversary show. It's a Very Special Episode as Dublin O'Shea - resident Shakespearean gymnast and armor enthusiast - shows everyone just what it means to be Caucasian & Technically-Inclined.

Music: "White & Nerdy" by Weird Al Yankovic, from the album Straight Outta Lynwood

Show Schedule:

Thursday, Nov 7: Allen Ryde will perform at the Opening Reception for ERO5, Gallery 788's 5th Annual Erotic Art Show, Baltimore.

Nov. 15 - 17: The White Elephant Burlesque Society will host a panel at the Geek Creation Show in Piscataway, NJ

This week on the podcast: We are very pleased to announce a new beauty to the ranks of Cosplay Burlesque. She's bringing classic burlesque to nerd burlesque. Get ready to paw at your monitors - Mika Romantic is going to burn up your screens as Full Metal Alchemist's Lust!

Music: "Can't Get Next To You" performed by Al Green, from the album Al Green Gets Next To You

Nov 2: Boolesque at Mauck Chunk Opera House; Jim Thorpe, PA (ft. Holly Ween)

On the podcast - our resident queen of Halloween is none other than our Fearless Leader, Victoria Belmont, who also goes by the moniker Holly Ween. This week, Victoria/Holly inhabits the most intriguing character of one of 2013's best games in one of it's most pivotal moments. She's Elizabeth Comstock, and you are granted access to a glimpse of what happens behind a cut scene in Bioshock Infinite.

Music: "Wish You Were Here" as performed by Rasputina, from the album The Lost and Found

Oct 25 - Boogie Down & Take It Off; Ortlieb's, Philadelphia, PA (ft. Holly Ween)

Oct 30 - Brunswick Basement Burlesque Attic Extraveganza; New Brunswick, NJ (ft. Holly Ween)

Nov 1 - Karnevil's Carnival In The Graveyard; McCoole's Red Lion Inn, Quakertown, PA (ft. Arson & Holly Ween)

Nov 2 - Boolesque at Mauck Chunk Opera House; Jim Thorpe, PA (ft. Holly Ween)

This week on the podcast - as we approach Halloween, it's time to look at some serious costume work. Of all the recent shows, the most elaborate costume - and the most fabulous act - belongs to our resident drag queen. It's The Real Nuriko as Marie Antoinette (from the series ACTUAL HISTORY FROM THE REAL WORLD READ A FREAKIN' BOOK PLEASE).

Music: "Vogue" by Madonna, from the album I'm Breathless

Show Schedule:

Oct 12 - Woodbridge Ghost Walk; Woodbridge, NJ (ft. Victoria Belmont as Holly Ween)

Oct 12 - International Steampunk City at Speedwell; Morristown, NJ (ft. White Elephant Burlesque Society)

Oct 14 - Punk Rockin' & Pasty Poppin'; Midway Cafe in Boston, MA (ft. Fonda Feeling)

Oct 17 - Paws & Bras Benefit; Oberon in Cambridge, MA (ft. Fonda Feeling)

Oct 19 - Boolesque at PA Playhouse; Bethlehem, PA (ft. Holly Ween)

Oct 20 - Halloween Party by NJ Shutter Group; Mojo Lounge (ft. Holly Ween and Esmerelda May)

Oct 21 - Lewd & Lucky Burlesque; Lucky 13 Saloon in Brooklyn, NY (ft. Holly Ween)

Nov 2 - Boolesque at Mauck Chunk Opera House; Jim Thorpe, PA (ft. Holly Ween)

This week on the podcast - it's getting cold outside, so let's turn up the heat! Sometimes, it's hard to tell who's the puppet, and who's pulling the strings. Murder Nurse and Mr. E crank up the tension as each other's arch-nemesis - Jill Valentine and Albert Wesker!

Music: "Pleasant Nightmare" by Danny Blu, from the album Do Your Worst, avaiable on iTunes and amazon.com.

Show Schedule:

10/4 - Brunswick Basement Burlesque's Holly Ween's Horror Fest 2 at Millhill Basement in Trenton, NJ

10/5 - Looking Glass Revue's Hallow-Wicked on Main at Lee Gribben's on Main in Easmus, PA

10/12 - Woodbridge Ghost Walk in Woodbridge, NJ

10/13 - International Steampunk City at Historic Speedwell in Morristown, NJ (featuring the White Elephant Burlesque Society)

This week on the podcast - in my dreams, I am surrounded by sultry brunettes, slinky blondes, and fiery redheads. However, these lovlies usually SURVIVE my dreams. Welcome Lord Maxell to Cosplay Burlesque, as he racks up the malpractice suits as everyone's favorite Fyrestone medico - Doctor Zed!

With able assistance from Victoria Belmont, Esmerelda May, Cherry E. Valentine, Murder Nurse, and Nana Valtiel

Music: "Doctor's Orders" from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Catch Me If You Can, available on Amazon and iTunes

Show Schedule:

9/28 - White Elephant Burlesque 7th Anniversary Celebration at ATC Studios

9/29 - NYCC Pre-Party Steampunk & Cosplay Shoot-out at Roxy & Dukes

10/3 - Dr. Sketchy's Zombie Sketchy at Asbury Lanes

10/4 - Brunswick Basement Burlesque's Holly Ween's Horror Fest 2 at Millhill Basement

10/5 - Looking Glass Revue's Hallow-Wicked on Main at Lee Gribben's on Main

This week on the podcast - we recap the Saturday night show AnimeUSA 2013. Who killed Mr. E? It's a total mystery! (hur hur, get it?)

Music: "Stormy Clouds (Raindrop Mix)" by DJ Krush with Ken Shima, from the album: Stepping Stones: The Self-Remixed Best

Music: "You Can Be The Boss" by Lana Del Rey, available on Youtube.

UPDATE: Episode 110 has been reposted. Enjoy!

Show schedule: This Saturday - Sept 21 - in New Brunswick, check out Brunswick Basement Burlesque at the Court Tavern, featuring Holly Ween (aka Victoria Belmont). On Sept 28, check out the best theatrical burlesque troupe in New Jersey at the White Elephant Burlesque Society's 7th Anniversary Celebration at ATC Studios in Clifton, NJ!

This week on the podcast - we recap the Friday night show at AnimeUSA 2013 with a timelapse study and public domain music goodness!

Show Schedule: Join Fonda Feeling as she leads a bevy of Backbay burlesque beauties in Geek Girl Boston Burlesque's Cult Classics September Spooktacular on Sept 14 at Club OBERON in Cambridge.

Or, if you're in the Philly area that night, head over to JC Dobbs to see Murder Nurse rock out with her band Navimada!

Then hop in your car and drive down to DC for AnimeUSA 2013, featuring TWO full Cosplay Burlesque shows!

This week on the podcast: You've never seen a monk like this - so mysterious, so complex, so SEXY. Nana Valtiel genderbends for your Final Fantasy pleasure as Auron!

Music: "Otherworld" by Black Mages, from the album Black Mages 2: The Skies Above