This episode is in answer to a submitted question by a viewer on YouTube. Phelyx was asked if he ever gets jealous when dating a topless dancer. Athena and Phelyx dive into this topic from both of their perspectives in showbiz and in life. Listen in to learn how he deals with Athena having been a topless dancer and what Athena thinks about jealousy in general.

1:03 The things entertainers don’t think about

6:51 Athena’s act that Phelyx loves 

8:31 Phelyx’s first experience with Showgirls

14:46 Jealousy from non-performer partners and the troubles of dating performers

17:38 How the patriarchy plays a part in jealousy

19:29 What is appropriate when it comes to nudity?

20:42 How to get over the jealousy

22:13 Observing other partners in showbiz

22:33 Possession and jealousy

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Athena: www.Showgirls.Life

Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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Were Showgirls exploited? This is the question that Athena and Phelyx dive into in this episode. Listen in to hear how the first Showgirls were treated in Las Vegas and how things changed over the years up to the closing of the largest Showgirl spectacle, Jubilee! Includes TWO Juicy Bits!
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2:34   Who has the most spending power in our culture?

7:42 Athena’s Juicy Bit #1

9:03  Who gave Showgirls a bad name?

11:08  Athena’s Juicy Bit #2

14:03 How is exploitation defined?

15:27  Showgirls Life Showgirl Story Time: Dancing Nudes Lines https://www.showgirls.life/2020/07/22/showgirl-story-time-nudes-lines/

15:37 Showgirls Life Podcast ep 006 Mobsters and Lobsters https://www.showgirls.life/2020/08/08/ep-6-mobsters-and-lobsters/

21:09 Social media and the exploitation of the female form

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Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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Athena and Phelyx are back to talk about how sexism has affected their careers in entertainment. Of course we have to talk about magic and the exploitation of the women in magic. We also talk a bit about how it has affected other industries. Releasing this episode during National Women’s History Month, they hope to shed more light on the subject and help move the movement towards equality forward.

2:16 Getting peed on by cats in magic boxes

12:02 Women in Boxes Documentary 

15:09 Why does sexism happen in entertainment?

24:11 Athena’s Juicy Bit

20:07 27 Actresses reveal misogyny in Hollywood 

29:22 Did the #MeToo movement really help?

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Athena: www.Showgirls.Life

Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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What makes a relationship that started as a showmance work? Athena and Phelyx are back to share how establishing rules of engagement in the beginning of their relationship created a foundation that built a long-lasting commitment to each other. They share their secrets of success to enjoying a partnership that cultivates trust and authenticity between them for an enviable union. Listen to learn how to create a relationship built on trust and passion that lasts.

The reason for our relationship success 0:45
The rules of engagement 1:45
The moment that ruined something special 16:20
Phelyx Juicy Bit 19:06
Key takeaways recapped 24:20

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Athena: www.Showgirls.Life

Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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Athena and Phelyx are back for a special Valentine’s episode about passion in relationships. Those who have seen us in person or on stage remark on the connection and the passion between us. Though we have been together for over 5 years, the passion is still alive and well. Watch to learn how we view passion within our relationship and the steps we take to keep it ignited.

3:06 The Formula for passion.
4:40 One great technique for the passion mindset.
7:40 Signaling commitment to strangers.
14:30 You are responsible for your own happiness.
21:14 What is passion in a relationship?

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Athena: www.Showgirls.Life

Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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Here is part two of a two-part episode where Athena and Phelyx discuss how having differences actually adds to the passion and strength of a relationship. This episode was inspired by a conversation that we had at the dinner table with the girls about how it could or couldn’t be possible to be from separate political parties as a couple. After going through that discussion, they began to reflect on all the differences that they have and how strong their relationship is because they embrace them. Listen to the episode to learn about just how different they are and why it still works!

Money Management 0:47

Phelyx Juicy Bit 1:59

Social Media Usage 12:30

Free Education vs. Paid 23:50

Woo or Not 28:30

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Athena: www.Showgirls.Life

Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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Get ready for a two part episode where Athena and Phelyx discuss how having differences actually adds to the passion and strength of a relationship. This episode was inspired by a conversation that we had at the dinner table with the girls about how it could or couldn’t be possible to be from separate political parties as a couple. After going through that discussion, we began to reflect on all the differences that we have and how strong our relationship is to embrace them. Listen to the episode to learn about just how different they are and why it still works!

How similar are we? 1:00

Hoarder vs. minimalist 3:02

OCD vs. willy nilly approach 10:21

Going by whim vs. process approach 14:38

Night owl vs. the early bird 19:13

Poison vs. health nut 24:14

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Athena: www.Showgirls.Life

Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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Workplace romances cause drama backstage and in typical work environments. Athena and Phelyx discuss the challenges and gifts of falling in love at work. Topics also discussed are how to make it work, the greatest challenges of workplace affairs and that showmances are no different than typical workplace relationships. Listen in to hear Athena’s Juicy Bit about a particular instance when this relationship suffered a bit of drama.

Workplace romances can cause drama 5:01

Deal breakers and starting a romance 7:45

How we have made working together work in our relationship and the challenges of it 11:00

Athena’s Juicy Bit 28:50

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Athena: www.Showgirls.Life

Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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Athena and Phelyx are back to deep dive about the subject that brought them closer together—backstage etiquette. Not just for performers, this episode is packed with tips for anyone that works or lives in close quarters with others on a regular basis. They discuss subjects such as professionalism vs etiquette, behaviors that are unprofessional and the environments in which those occur, why rules of engagement are necessary in any work environment, basic backstage etiquette rules and common faux pas backstage. Plus, Athena’s Juicy Bit about an instance of inappropriate behavior in the dressing room. Listen in for some laughs and shocking truths about what it’s like in dressing rooms for performers.

Defining professionalism and backstage etiquette 1:30

Which backstage rules are often broken 7:15

Common rules and backstage etiquette 16:00

Athena’s Juicy Bit 29:50

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Mentioned on the show: 

Athena mentioned a video she created on her Youtube channel that defines “Nudes.” It’s not what you think! Watch the video to learn more about the chorus line in Jubilee! called “nudes.” 

Want to learn more about Athena and Phelyx? Check out our solo projects at the links below.

Athena: www.Showgirls.Life

Phelyx: www.Phelyx.com

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Athena and Phelyx continue the conversation about living life as performers. In this episode, they discuss how important it was to them to “hoe their own roads” and choose the less conventional approach to a career path. Athena shares a Juicy Bit about getting a regular job "just because I was a Showgirl," and more about societal pressures to choose a path that doesn’t align with the arts. They wrap up the episode by comparing performer life to entrepreneurship. Listen in to hear more about how living as a performer is an unconventional approach to life.

Why does one decide to become a performer? 1:15

Athena’s Juicy Bit  13:56

The pressure to choose your career as a teen from older generations  20:30

Being a performer parallels entrepreneurship 29:18

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In the beginning, Athena asks Phelyx to explain something he said on his Coffee Club page. If you want to read more intimate stories from him, join Professor Phelyx’s Coffee Club. 

If you are curious about the conversation Athena mentioned about Art versus Selling Out, listen here: Showgirl Deconstructed: Art vs. Selling out featuring Andrew Branche 

Want to learn more about Athena and Phelyx? Check out our solo projects at the links below.

Athena

Phelyx

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