This time we are joined by Brett Hopkins, whose alter ego is burlesque legend The Amazing Brettzo. Brett regales us with stories from his youth in New Jersey and Florida and discusses his creative influences; how his work plays with gender; the history and culture of burlesque; and the fine line between parody and self-parody. It's an always-entertaining, occasionally educational conversation! • Follow Brettzo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettzo/ •

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Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/