This week we are joined on the podcast by rumbera showgirl extraordinaire Yvette Santos. Yvette will be competing in this year's Mx Burlesque NSW competiton, and she comes with some impressive credentials. A Los Angeles native with Mexican heritage, Yvette has dazzled audiences worldwide, dancing everywhere from The Emerald Room to The Oscars. On the show we talk about the influence of her Latin heritage, the queer burlesque scene in LA, and why she doesn't tie her corsets in a particular way anymore...

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This week in our Road to Mx Burlesque series we are joined by the iconic Jackel Doll! Jackel is a burlesque, drag, and makeup artist known for her hilarious and cheeky performances. She's won multiple awards including the Stage Queen pro division 2024, Miss Nude Sydney Entertainer of the Year 2024, and was the first runner-up in Slay 2 Stay 2023. On the show we talk about nurturing your inner child, the importance of slowing down, and how to get a wig to stay firmly on your head...

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This week in our Road to Mx Burlesque series we are joined by none other than the dive bar demon herself, Billie Burnout. Billie is a multidisciplinary artist who's skilled in everything from striptease to fire tricks. She's known for incorporating all things metal and motorbikes into her performances and performed with the likes of Heaps Gay and Junipero just to name a few! On the show we discuss Billie's prep for Mx Burlesque as well as the time she met Porcelain Alice and what it's really like transporting a prop motorbike from venue to venue...

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This week we are joined on the podcast by the black cat of burlesque herself, Scarlett Black! Scarlett is an acro and chair performer whose style fuses the sensuality of burlesque with the excitement of circus. She's performed at kink and burlesque events alike, with notable events including Royalty Recruits, The Bad Girls Club, and The Kink Purge. Her next adventure is competing in Mx Burlesque 2024. On the show we talk about her connection to the sex industry, the mechanics of a good chair combo, and the realities of imposter syndrome...

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This week in our Road to Mx Burlesque series we are joined by the pint-sized pocket rocket herself, Peg Petite! Peg is an accomplished burlesque performer and pinup model whose foray into the Sydney scene world has been nothing short of dazzling. She's performed with Evana De Lune, graced the stage in Las Vegas, and recently completed a successful Fringe run with Sirens of Vice. On the show we discuss Peg's Mx Burlesque prep as well as her swing dancing roots and how she gets her hair to be so darn perfect.

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This week we are joined on the podcast by reigning Mx Burlesque Sydney, Basjia! Basjia is an icon of the Sydney Burlesque and Ballroom scenes alike, having made a name for herself as a member of the House of Silky in addition to placing First Runner Up in Mx Burlesque 2023. She's been featured in Vogue, models, and teaches others to feel comfortable in their own movement from multiple studios (Sydney Vintage Dance and The Golden Era). On the podcast we talk about the freedom of nudity, owning your style, and a certain moment from Mx Burlesque that got everyone talking...

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Kicking off our Road to Mx Burlesque series we have none other than the reigning Mx Burlesque NSW, Aurora Riot! Known for her sexy and silly performances, Aurora has wowed audiences across Sydney with her unforgettable acts. In this episode we talk about the Moulin Rouge, the logistics of making identical dresses, and what it was really like preparing for Mx Burlesque...

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