הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Swordswallowers (2024)

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Episode 50: Lucy Lush / Drag Queen and Radio Presenter 1:12:43

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This week and I chat to the amazingly talented Lucy Lush, drag queen extraordinaire. Lucy Lush is a drag artiste actress/actor plus one of the campcooks touring UK wide festivals also a Broadcast Journalist for gaydio Lucy boasts a flamboyant career spanning 20 years working with drag legends, such as Lily Savage. But, while the name may not be ins…

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Episode 49: Vivien Ella Walden / Madam and Author 43:27

5+ y ago43:27

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This week I speak to Vivien Ella Walden author of Eating from the Cherry Tree. Vivien Ella Walden who is still alive and kicking, born in Salford Manchester. Raised in a loving working class Jewish family she ran from her heritage, bared her perfectly formed derriere and partied with the elite and famous while taking on many guises and titles. With…

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Episode 48: Bard Company / Poetry and music performance combo 37:00

5+ y ago37:00

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This week I chat with Tony Kinsella, Jeff Dawson (Jeffarama), Gordon Zola and Ian Whiteley, collectively known as Bard Company. Poetry with a difference! Four alternative poets performing a rock n' roll fuelled selection of their work with humour and no doubt a bit of controversy. Each member brings his own unique style to the group getting to know…

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Episode 47: Aunty Ginger / Drag Queen 36:54

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This week I chat to a wonderful lady, a marvellous performer Aunty Ginger aka Thomas Henderson-Griffiths. Ginger has been on the drag circuit for four years and has made a huge impact, she won the Miss Drag UK 2019 competition and is part of The Three Ladies drag musical trio. She organises, produces and performs in her charity nights for the Alber…

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Episode 46: Christian Reilly / Musical Comedian 58:14

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This week I chat to the wonderfully talented Christian Reilly. A stalwart on the UK comedy circuit for many years Christian never fails to deliver outstanding comedy. I've always been a massive fan of his comedy and musical parodies, a range of bands, check out his Artic Monkey's parody! The best!! Christian’s first comedy gig was in the Perrier Aw…

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Episode 45: Dave Morgan / Poet and writer 1:03:58

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This week I chat to the multi-talented Dave Morgan, a Bolton poet who has been gigging and writing in and around the North West for the last 20 years. He has worked in all sectors of education, and in a range of community and voluntary organisations plus involvement in teaching Chinese cooking, performance poetry, community action, and a host of ot…

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Episode 44: Ginger La Rouge / Burlesque Dancer 38:07

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This week I chat to the wonderful and talented Ginger La Rouge, award winning international burlesque dancer! Ginger is an award winning, international performer and has traveled the world performing her unique and diverse burlesque acts. Ginger is a Manchester burlesque dancer and co-founded North West Burlesque in 2010, a company which provides e…

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Episode 43: Poppycock / Drag Queen 31:05

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This week I chat to the wonderful and delightful Poppycock. Smiley, happy dragling Poppycock is one of those characters that lights up a room and a stage as soon as they appear. She’s been performing as a drag artist for less than a year, but has already won Halfway II Heaven’s It’s a Knockout competition and made it to the semi-finals of this year…

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Episode 42: Bob Sinfield / Radio Presenter and Comedy Writer 33:15

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This week I talk to the legend that is Bob Sinfield. Radio presenter and comedy writer who has been performing and writing comedy for the last 40 years. I first met Bob back in London around 2003 helping out on his comedy show's, writing and performing. Bob Sinfield is an actor, author, presenter and freelance waster. He has appeared at theatre fes…

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Episode 41: Jess Abouzeid / Aerial Acrobatic and Circus Skills Teacher 45:18

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This week I chat to Jess Abouzied / Aerial Acrobatic and Circus Skills Teacher Jess quickly realised that her love of performing and being upside down was a perfect match for circus. With the career goal of being ‘professionally awesome’ she enrolled on Greentop’s full time Circus In Performing Arts course and has been unstoppable ever since. Now a…

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Episode 40: Twelve Guests from Tatcon 2018 1:11:00

5+ y ago1:11:00

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A great episode 12 incredible guests from stalls from in and around the Tatcon 2018 festival. I start with the organiser Pat Deacon, who was in his mobility scooter nipping about still keeping the event going. I chat to Mike Gregory, a belt buckle salesman, then Nick Henderson who runs a rapture care sanctuary. Natalie Devine and Zane Innes of Rive…

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Episode 39: Natalie Goode & Danielle Whitehead / Multi-Skilled Performers 29:39

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This week I chat to Natalie Goode and Danielle Whitehead, both performers and providers of all things entertainment! Also costume designer/makers, fire breathers and eaters. I caught up with Natalie and Danielle at last year's Tatcon 2018, we had a chat about the perils of using fire as a main prop plus the hazards of staying safe. They also perfor…

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Episode 38: Katie Trickett / International Sideshow, Circus & Variety Performer 33:41

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This week I chat to the wonderful Katie Trickett Katie Trickett is a sideshow, circus and variety performer living in the UK. She likes shoes, tattoos, small dogs and cake! Katie has a degree in Clothing Design and Technology and was set for a life in the fashion industry until a magician asked her to cover a show for his wife as an assistant and h…

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Episode 37: Johnny Strange / Sideshow and Freakshow Performer 35:34

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This week I'm chatting to the amazing and incredible Johnny Strange! Risking life and limb in the name of entertainment is just another day in the office for Johnny Strange. This English born performer traveled the length and breadth of Britain perfecting his art form before touring his show extensively throughout the rest of the world. A natural b…

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Episode 36: Arielle Firecracker / International Burlesque Artiste 54:32

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This week I chat to Arielle Firecracker, an amazing lady who performs burlesque but with many a trick up her sleeve! Slithering her way across the globe and charming every snake in her path. Arielle Firecracker is the snake dancing, fire breathing, international burlesque sensation. This twisted beauty shows the world why she is a real firecracker!…

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Episode 35: Craig Ricci Shaynak / Actor, Writer and Producer 37:36

6y ago37:36

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This week I chat to Craig Ricci Shaynak. Interview was recorded back in August 2018 at the Edinburgh Performing Arts Festival. A brilliant guy so sit back and enjoy. Craig Ricci Shaynak is an actor, writer, and producer living in Hollywood, California who has appeared in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at least a dozen times since 1989 in original sh…

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Episode 34: Miss Strawberry Moon / Comedic Burlesque Performer 46:15

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This week I chat to the amazing Amanda Blyth better known as Miss Strawberry Moon. Miss Strawberry Moon is a comedic performer who takes the ordinary out of the extraordinary, bringing a rainbow of colour, humour and energy into each fantastical performance she makes! She has performed internationally, recently appeared on Channel 4’s The Posh Froc…

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Episode 33: Chris Jones / Screenfighter and Martial Artist Instructor 59:21

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Born in January of 1980, Chris first began his journey in the Martial Arts aged 8. Inspired, as many were at the time, by the movie 'The Karate Kid', Chris joined the local Taekwondo school in his home town of Balby in Doncaster. He enjoyed the high energy kicking style associated with Olympic Taekwondo, although unfortunately the school had to clo…

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Episode 32: Ian Longstaff / Voldemort Look-a-like and Comedy Poet 40:17

6y ago40:17

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This week I chat to the very entertaining and talented Ian Longstaff. Ian began his career in London, on the comedy circuit as a comedy poet, breaking into the UK comedy circuit, performing in stand up clubs up and down Britain, publishing his poems and performing poetry at live comedy gigs. By a twist of fate he ended up becoming Ralph Fiennes bod…

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Episode 31: Dynasty / Drag Queen 25:27

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This week I chat to Dynasty a young drag queen starting out on her drag journey. She can be found down at Filthy Gorgeous a fortnightly drag night in Canal Street plus many other glam nights in and around Manchester. Possibly one of the noisiest interviews apologies for the background banging! That's Canal Street under development for you! A big th…

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Episode 30: Eileen Bothways / Drag Artist 54:23

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This week I chat to Eileen Bothways an amazing drag performer who has performed all over the world. They have just come 2nd at the World Burlesque Games, as well as constantly appearing in drag shows up and down the UK. A former theatre producer, Eileen chats to us about their journey into starting drag, developing their look, the make up, a signat…

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Episode 29: Lilly Von Ice / Burlesque Dancer 42:56

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This week I chat to Alice Ashurst better known as Lilly Von Ice. A great episode where we start on her journey into performance at the age of three as an ice skater! Alice then describes how she later entered into the world of burlesque via pole classes and learning circus skills on the way. Lilly Von Ice is a professional performance artist based …

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Episode 28: Bunny Ron / Magician 36:17

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This week I chat to Bunny Ron, yes that is his actual name! Originally from Bradford in England, Bunny moved to Australia to further his magic skills and performance. We chat about his trial at Manchester United Football club after being spotted by football scouts. But then due to personal circumstances he changes career and starts out on his magic…

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Episode 27: Naomi Paxton / Character comedian, researcher, academic and public engager 37:13

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This week I chat to the wonderful and multi-talented Naomi Paxton. Naomi trained as a performer at Goldsmiths College, University of London, and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland). After ten years as a professional actor, she started a PhD. Her doctoral research at the University of Manchester ex…

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Episode 26: David Bonfadini aka The Magic Crasher / Street Magician 55:45

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This week I chat to David Bonfadini aka The Magic Crasher. David Bonfadini “The Magicianist” inspires us all to “Keep it Real, Keep it Magic, Keep it Real Magic.” As a result of Bonfadini’s primarily auto-didactic (self-taught) ways, David has developed a completely original presentational style and truly unique ways of performing even the simplest…

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Episode 25: Valen Vain / Male Burlesque performer and Events Organiser 46:14

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This week I chat to the wonderful Valen Vain. Valen is a male model as well as a burlesque performer, and also an events organiser. We talked about his journey into modelling which started with Bizarre magazine. As he says himself he is excessively flamboyant, a pole dancer, compere, boylesque artist and comedian. Plus owner of cult of Vain Events,…

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Episode 24: Marko / Circus Performer and workshop teacher 46:50

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This week I chat to Marko who is a circus performer and workshop teacher. Marko has been performing for over 11 years now and travels the UK impressing audiences with his many skills, juggling, the diablo, stilt walking, the list is endless. We also chat about his hero Norman Wisdom, how Norman got started in showbiz himself and his journey into st…

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Episode 23: Victoria Scone / Female Drag Queen / Singer 40:30

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This week I chat to the wonderful and gorgeous Victoria Scone. She’s an unhinged West End diva. She’s desperate for success and appears confident, but is full of doubts, but when she performs, my word what a voice! I chatted to Victoria mid Drag Idol 2018 competition back in May when she had reached the final and was prepping for the big day. We ch…

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Episode 22: Acrobatrix / Double-act comedy circus acrobat spectacular 47:44

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This week I chat to Leah and Etienne better known as Acrobatrix! They are a double-act comedy circus acrobat spectacular, who've been performing for the last 5 years across the world. Acrobatrix is a two-person comedy circus with plenty of bending, flipping and flying through the air-- the show is action packed from start to finish. We talk about h…

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Episode 21: Bella Donna / Multi-skilled Burlesque Dancer and Fire Performer 39:38

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This week I chat to Bella Donna who is one of the Monster Cirque acts go check her out on here: Bella Donna Bella takes us through her multi-skilled performances which can include burlesque, fire eating, body burning, fire fans, fire sword fire staff, podium dancing, bed of nails, hot wax, angle grinding and snake charmer. Do not try anything like …

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Episode 20: Witt 'n Camp / Musical comedy double act (Edfringe Special 2018) 30:46

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This week is another interview from the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 and I chat to a female musical comedy double act, Witt 'n Camp who are Charlie Howitt and Holly Campbell. The show is an unforgettable sixty minutes of cabaret, character stand up, musical comedy, and burlesque. Lots of characters appearing in the show including, Wittundra & Deborah, the…

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Episode 19: Dominic Frisby / Character comic and Author (Edfringe Special 2018) 42:23

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This week I chat to the very talented Dominic Frisby, character comic, voice-over artist, actor, stand-up and author. Dominic started his career as an actor and voice over artist, then by chance graduating onto the comedy circuit by chance via his brother who knew Malcolm Hardee, a legendary London stand up of his day. Dominic achieved great succes…

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Episode 18: Spring Day, Ian Fox and Al Lubel (Edfringe Special) 52:16

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This week I chatted to Spring Day, Ian Fox and Al Lubel, all live from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Spring Day Who runs the world? Not this bitch. I handed the keys to a drunk guy. Come see Spring Day (her real name!), voted Brooklyn's Best Comedian, tell true tales of the selfishly selfless. It’s a night of sharp, dark, brutal and relentlessly b…

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Episode 17: Verushka Darling / Drag Queen 33:33

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This week I chat to the fabulous and gorgeous Verushka Darling, international drag queen, multi award winning, multi qualified, multi gendered, multi talented, multi tasking, multi media megastar...with lovely shoes. Based in Sydney, Australia. Verushka has been performing for many years bringing glamour and style to her shows and her unique brand …

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Episode 16: Jay Coates / Event Host and Leather Worker 39:27

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This week I chat to Jay Coates who is one of the creatives behind Cognitive Merchant which stems from a love of DnD and all thing Fantasy. Jay also works alongside his partner Bea Noir (episode 12) who has been on the show already, jointly the run lots of performance nights which Jay will sometimes host. An interesting story in this episode of how …

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Episode 15: Cherie Bebe / Burlesque dancer 34:19

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This week I chat to the wonderful sultry showgirl and mistress of tease Cherie Bebe, burlesque dancer and a lady who runs a host of events and burlesque review shows. In this episode you'll get a taste of life in the burlesque world, from attending auditions and castings to getting the perfect music for that perfect performance. Cherie takes us on …

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Episode 14: Jynx Monster / Freak Show Performer 29:38

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This week's guest is the very talented Jynx Monster. Jynx is a multi-skilled performer, she entertains audiences up and down the length and breadth of Great Britain, with dare devil performances which are not to be attempted at home! Listed below are just a variety of her skills. Jynx is also a member for the Monster Cirque collective which is a gr…

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Episode 13: John Cooper / Character Comedian 45:00

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This week I catch up with the character comic John Cooper. With his brilliant creation Danny Pensive. From comedy and training to commercial illustration and design, John has no end of talent and interest in these areas. John has performed in hundreds of theatres around the UK and internationally as part of the Comedy Sportz Manchester improv troup…

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Episode 12: Bea Noir / Multi-skilled performer 33:10

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This week I chat to the sensational Bea Noir, a multi-skilled performer living in Manchester, originally from Poland. Bea is involved in a host of events and projects which find her performing various acts. These include, bed of nails, fire eating and breathing, pole dancing and guitar grinding! To name but a few. A great episode where I find out s…

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Episode 11: Magik Ash / Magician 30:06

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This week I chat to Magik Ash, a magician based in the North West of England, who has over 8 years of experience as a magician. Ash can dazzle an audience with incredible sleight of hand, making signed playing Cards appear to impossible locations with fantastic one lined jokes that will leave anyone cry with laughter and crazy props and abilities t…

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Episode 10: Mel Hudson / Pop Boutique Manager 29:15

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This week I chat to Mel Hudson, manager of Pop Boutique in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Mel showed me around the Oldham Street store, an immense variety of vintage clothing from the 60', 70's and 80's. Mel has worked there for many years and knows every inch of the shop and the vast array of clothing and furniture throughout the store. The Pop Bo…

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Episode 9: Ernesto Tomasini / Castrato Style Performer 48:49

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Ernesto Tomasini is an Italian actor/singer/writer living in Britain. Best known for his more recent forays into contemporary music, he has also had a 30-year career on the stage. Ernesto begun his career at 16 on the Italian comedy circuit and, later, in the legitimate theatre. Throughout his teens Ernesto devised comedy sketches and sang songs in…

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Episode 8: Jane Miller / Fetish Club Organiser 29:04

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This week I catch up with Jane Miller who has been a fetish club organiser for Club Lash in Manchester. We chat about how the scene has changed over the years and the different styles of costume, outfits and clothing used with in the fetish scene. Fetish has long since been associated with a darker side of club culture but more recently has increas…

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Episode 7: Mr Freak / Sword Swallower 30:53

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This week I chat to Daniel Dorian Johnson better known as Mr Freak, a sword swallower, fire eater and a blockhead! Not a member of Ian Dury's backing band but a common term for a lot of circus acts who like to nail things into their heads and other parts of the anatomy! Mr Freak the sideshow geek, has been performing his incredible act for some yea…

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Episode 6: Blaq Ivory / Drag queen 28:01

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This week I chat to Blaq Ivory an Asian drag queen from Manchester's gay village. Blaq has been going for 15 years and shares some great stories of her experiences as a drag act on the circuit. Growing up in Rochdale she tells of her journey from the early stages of creating her alter ego, appearing as just a t-girl but then blossoming into a profe…

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Episode 5 - Nim Burgin / Outfit-maker extraordinaire 30:39

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This week I'm chatting to Nim Burgin, a Manchester based costume designer who has designed many wonderful garments and outfits for performers and general public. Nim has been making unique, one-off clothing for herself and clients for 25 years now, and corsets for the last 10 years. She always gets a thrill from seeing a client fall in love with th…

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Episode 4 - Trixie Blue / Burlesque Dancer 31:20

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This week I'm chatting to the wonderful Trixie Blue, burlesque performer who is based in Newcastle, in the UK. Trixie is a multi-award winning burlesque enchantress (currently the Bohemian Princess at the Bohemian Burlesque Festival Prague & 1st Runner up title at the British Crown at the World Burlesque Games), Trixie blue, is highly acclaimed for…

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Episode 3 - Kitty Kinns / Lolita Dress Queen and Dominatrix 32:09

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My guest this week is Kitty Kinns, lover of Lolita dresses, latex model and dominatrix. Kitty has been in the fetish scene for some years now enjoying all different looks and fashions, but her passion is for the Japanese sub-culture of the Lolita style. In a wonderful episode Kitty shows me a few of her many outfits which is part of a bigger collec…

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Episode 2 - Chris Cross / Magician 30:03

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In my second episode I chat to North-East based magician Chris Cross. Chris has performed his tricks worldwide from New York t New Zealand, Bahrain to Dubai, London to Paris and most places between! Some previous gigs have seen Chris entertain many celebrities and he's even performed for the British and International royalty. So please rise for the…

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Episode 1 - Cheddar Gorgeous / Drag Queen 33:13

6+ y ago33:13

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Thank you to my first guest the wonderful Cheddar Gorgeous. As described by her own Instagram account as a unicorn, alien, and Idealist. Performing drag since 2011 Cheddar has enthralled audiences with her unique look and style. Walk around Manchester and you can witness a variety of different drag styles but none so defining as Cheddar's look. She…

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