The Weekly D

This week, Andy Alvarado talks to us: we hear about his journey from dancer to pole dancer to competition judge. Dan and Andy delve deep into what it means both to compete in pole competitions, as well as to judge them, respectively.

Andy Alvarado - @fierce_queen_tingz

SPONSOR: The Pole Destroyers

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Dan sits down with sensual goddess Kitty Velour to talk about sex, sensuality, and sexuality. She speaks about sexual liberation and her own journey toward sexual liberation, having grown up in a staunchly religious family.

Kitty Velour - @kitty_velour

https://dancewithkitty.com

SPONSOR: PoleLOLs

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Jakub Kolosa discusses what it was like for him being a gay man in Poland - a conservative country. He shares his pole journey with us, as well as his BTS information on what goes into being a judge at pole competitions. We also discuss navigating the dating world as a gay pole dancer.

Jakub Kolasa @the_pole_wizard

https://thepolewizard.com/pages/home

SPONSOR: PoleLOLs

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Jenyne talks to Dan this week, about her transition from pole dancer to aerialist, and her journey to working with Cirque du Soleil. She talks about her experiences working toward, as well as working with Cirque du Soleil. We hear about some of the BTS realities of the life of a Cirque aerialist.

Jenyne Butterfly: @jenynebutterfly

https://www.jenynebutterfly.com

SPONSOR: The Pole Circus

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Dan, Stevie and Athena are back and they're answering your questions! 

Athena Wolf - @shelastic_wolf

Stevie Hilton - @steviehpole

SPONSOR: The Pole Circus

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This week we sit down with Teresa Rodríguez, a.k.a. Polefiction. Based in Madrid, Teresa has a background in various forms of dance; she tells us about her transition from dance to pole dance. She talks to us about her pole journey and the evolution of her styles. We hear about how she incorporates various styles of dancing in her creative process.

Polefiction: @polefiction

https://www.polefictiondance.com

SPONSOR:  The Pole Circus

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Dan sits down with Lauren Kenealy: Pole Queen (2010), elite world bodybuilder and fitness model ad studio owner. They discuss the similarities and paradoxes between the worlds of pole dance and bodybuilding. Lauren talks to us about her personal experiences as an elite athlete, as well as in business.

Lauren Kenealy - @lauren_kenealy

https://www.lakitadance.com

SPONSOR: www.thepoledestroyers.com

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Since 2014, Colleen Jolly has been running one of the biggest pole events in the world: International Pole Convention (better known in the community as PoleCon). In this episode, Dan sits down with Coleen to speak about her experiences running the event over the years, and the many hurdles she has overcome, in keeping this event one of the most successful pole events worldwide.

Colleen Jolly - @colleenjolly

International Pole Convention - @intlpoleconvention

SPONSOR: https://www.gripandglow.co.uk

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Why are people such c*nts on the internet? It’s the age-old question… of this generation. Dan and Athena have an in-depth discussion as to why people act out on the internet: the possible triggers/reasoning behind it and the mental effects of cyber-bullying. They also share instances of when people have tried to cancel them in the past, as well as giving us some insights into some of their own previous online ‘transgressions’, and what caused them to act out in the past.

Athena Wolf - @shelastic_wolf

SPONSOR: www.thepoledestroyers.com

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Pole dancing sensation and Mamma talks with us this week about her journey within the pole industry, both before and after motherhood. Having made a move from the corporate world, she and her sister opened their own pole studio, which has since grown to several businesses within the industry, including Pole Dance Academy and Dance Filthy, to name a few. She discusses the realities of poling and running multiple business, while also maintaining a healthy balance between work, family, and motherhood. How does she do it all? Listen here to find out!

Michelle Shimmy - @michelleshimmy

https://www.michelleshimmy.com

SPONSOR: www.thepoledestroyers.com

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