I was first introduced to the world of Burlesque by some friends that began performing it. First in San Francisco, then I met performers in Los Angeles, then on the East Coast in the Carolinas, and up through DC, Baltimore, and New York. Besides the obvious appeal of scantily clad women, as a comedian I became fascinated with the culture and performance as it reminded me of a throwback to the days of vaudeville. I befriended many burlesque artists across the country and even performed in several shows myself. When I started this podcast, it seemed a natural fit to interview burlesque performers. 

Candy Del Rio and Reverend Valentine were two very prominent artists in the DC/Baltimore area when I first saw one of their shows. Their attention to detail in costuming as well as their theatrics made them a big hit. I asked them for an interview, and thankfully they said yes. 

Recorded in 2012,  please enjoy this blast from the past!

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#baltimore #reverendvalentine #candydelrio

When I first moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I was fortunate enough to find myself in a close circle of creative people. One of them was filmmaker Kahmeela Adams, who later became the producer for the local 48-hour film festival among other things. In this interview, recorded the summer of 2012, we talk about our own 48-hour film and how this impacted her career. Also, apparently her dogs were showing me a bit of love during the recording. 

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#48hourfilm #pittsburgh #kahmeelaadams #ruggedangel

On a speaking tour through Arkansas, the managers of the Little Rock Looney Bin comedy club were nice enough to book me for one of their shows and I found myself opening for the great Larry Reeb. Larry, who had been in the industry for 35 years at the time, was featured on one of Rodney Dangerfield's HBO specials and worked with all the greats including my favorite comedian, Bill Hicks. After the show Larry was nice enough to grant me an interview. 

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#unclelarry #littlerock #larryreeb

Touring through central California, Dr Brian King got to perform at an interesting venue in downtown Fresno produced by comedian TK Cookiebaker. Before the show they discuss all things related to comedy in the central valley, and share some insight into this ridiculous business. 

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#fresno #centralvalley #california

Holly Hawthorne is an extraordinary individual and I was lucky enough to meet her in the summer of 2012 on the streets of New Orleans. She is commonly known as Holly Tamale, and could often be seen pushing her Tamale cart through the bar-filled streets of the Marigny district, selling her tasty creations. She could also be seen on Bourbon Street, from 6 to 8, painted from head to toe in gold paint. Or maybe dancing at a local strip club or in a burlesque show. Or even pursuing a degree in biochemistry. Wherever you encountered her, I bet it was memorable.

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#neworleans #hollytamale #goldengirl

In the summer of 2012, I took some time off the road to hang out in my favorite city: New Orleans, Louisiana. Returning to town after living away for so many years was great, as it felt like home again. Part of that was being welcomed by the local comedy scene, and getting the chance to perform at the House of Blues thanks to producer Leon Blanda. 

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#neworleans #leonblanda #houseofblues

In the summer of 2012, I ran into the body painted members of Boobs 4 Bux on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Walking down the street in nothing but paint and holding a sign, they clearly caught my attention but it was their outgoing personalities that inspired me to want to get to know them better.  Talor, Katy, and Shanice, as they are more commonly known, were funny, interesting, and creative entertainers out to make New Orleans great again. All of them have since moved on to other projects and cities, but this remains one of my favorite interviews from the era.  It also may have contributed to my own interest in body painting. 

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#bodypaint #boobs #neworleans

I first met Mari on the radio in San Francisco, so it was fitting that we recorded this episode overlooking the city. Mari has had an incredible career, working for Spanish language TV and radio, touring with Daddy Yankee, reporting on the Latin Emmys and several Superbowls. But before all that, she was On the Road with Dr Brian... 

Recorded in 2012, please enjoy this blast from the past!

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#marimartinez #sanfrancisco #travel

At the Americana Burlesque & Sideshow  Festival in Asheville, North Carolina, comedian Dr Brian King catches up with Baltimore-based burlesque star Valeria Voxx!

Recorded in 2012, please enjoy this blast from the past! 

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#burlesque #absfest #valeriavoxx

In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, traveling comedian Dr Brian King interviews the gang at the legendary Jojo's Tattoo & Body Piercing.  Featuring interviews with master tattoo artist Cassie Eisenhour, owner Jojo Mataban, apprentice Desi Eleazar, and customers Ed & TJ.

 Recorded in 2012, please enjoy this blast from the past! 

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#tattoo #piercing #jojomataban #cassieeisenhour #coeurdalene