Obscene Talent

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Performing Arts

A podcast about extraordinarily talented people who've worked in taboo industries, hosted by Xena Zeit-Geist.

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Episode 5: Jeez Loueez, Number One Burlesque Entertainer in the World 2 Years Running, Actress, Honey Badger

In our fifth episode, we talk with Jeez Loueez , "The Honey Badger of Burlesque," voted the Number One Burlesque Entertainer in the World via 21st Century Burlesque for two years running (this year sharing the title with Lola van Ella —together they form LoLeezBo )! Jeez has performed at and hosted shows at the prestigious Burlesque Hall of Fame, produced tons of burlesque and variety shows (including Jeezy's Juke Joint and online LoLeezBo shows with Lola van Ella live-streamed from their living...

Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Lune Noirr, Contortionist, Fetish Worker from the Days of Yore (pre-O.F.), Danny DeVito Enthusiast

In our fourth episode, we talk with Lune Noirr, nationally acclaimed burlesque performer, a SW/fetish work professional from the days before OnlyFans even existed, trained contortionist, cosplayer, activist, recent graduate of teeth-making school, Danny DeVito enthusiast, one of the core cast members of the Society of Sin in New Orleans, all-around badass and much more. This episode was recorded in September 2020 & is being released December 1, 2020. If you'd like to learn more about Lune No...

Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Synamin Vixen, Trained Professional Dancer, Sex/Sensuality Educator, Your Friendly Neighborhood Black Dominatrix

In our third episode, we talk with Synamin Vixen, a professionally trained dancer who taught dance for many years before stepping onto the burlesque stage. We learn about how Synamin carved out a space for herself in the burlesque scene in New Orleans and very soon after began producing her own shows and teaching burlesque, as well as how she and her partner, John collaborate as artists and as sex/fetish workers. In addition to her life onstage, Synamin walks us through how she has come to embra...

Aug 08, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Ariana Amour, Regent Unicorn of Burlesque, Trans Showgirl Icon, Lover of Buffalo Wings

In our second episode, we talk with Ariana Amour, award-winning, internationally travelled showgirl, barrier-breaking trans woman of color, and my right hand at The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety. We learn about how Ariana got her start in nightlife by working behind the scenes at New Orleans' biggest gay nightclub, Oz, where she helped out with drag shows, did social media work, and coordinated events before she ever stepped onto the burlesque stage and how her transition and starting h...

Jul 11, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Bella Blue, Unicorn Burlesque Mom

In this episode, we talk to Bella Blue, creator & headmistress of The New Orleans School of Burlesque & Bella Blue Productions, where she produces numerous burlesque & variety shows each week, including "Whiskey & Rhinestones," "The Dirty Dime Peep Show," "Strip Roulette," and more! Bella is an award-winning international burlesque performer, who has both performed and produced at The Burlesque Hall of Fame, and is regularly recognized as one of the Top 50 Burlesque Performers in...

May 25, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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