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WEBurlesque Podcast Network

Viktor Devonneweburlesque.libsyn.com
The behind-the-scenes dressing room chat between burlesque and nightlife individuals, from their origin stories, their greatest successes, and what's to come.
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S9 E255: Tailoring Gender w/ Matt Adore

Chicago’s compact Casanova Matt Adore is on the line with Viktor Devonne and they're talking drag kings, things, and more. From stripping to identiity, on-stage presentations, local scenes, binders, being sparkly, the perfect moustache, and the state of the world, we're going in. This chat was recorded on May 28, 2025. Give love to the folks… Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/your.matt.adore/ More Matt: https://linktr.ee/mattadore More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne More WEBu...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 9Ep. 255

The WEView Ep 6: Pride Month Queer Chat

Take a listen to the 5th episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: Coco Rose : https://www.instagram.com/thecocorose/ & https://linktr.ee/cocorose901 Warumono , featured panelist: https://www.instagram.com/officialfilthywarumono/ Mr. Valdez : https://www.instagram.com/iammrvaldez/ Harpy L'Amour: https://www.instagram.com/qweenharpy/ Pistol Holliday : https://www.instagram.com/ronnielloydnanos/ The Sweet Siren : https://www.instagram.com/thesweetsiren/ Produced by Viktor Devonn...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 36 min

S9 E254: Stompy and Thigh Slappy with Whisper De Corvo

Whisper De Corvo and Viktor Devonne reconnect for the pod after sharing a stage at the Kiss My Grits burlesque festival in Atlanta. We chat about origins from print fetish modeling, stagework, the controversy of asking for money, being goth, and the present state of things. This chat was recorded on May 12, 2025. Give love to the folks… Whisper on IG: https://www.instagram.com/whisper_de_corvo/ More Whisper: https://linktr.ee/whisperdecorvo More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne Mor...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 9Ep. 254

S9 E253: The Accidental Pin-Up w/ Susie Dahl

We enter the Dahlhouse with Susie Dahl, and she talks with Viktor Devonne about her Heaving Bosom (her romance novel inspired NYC revue), learning from Jo Weldon, being the main character, fashion, TeaserFest, and the before and after times. This chat was recorded on May 12, 2025. Give love to the folks… Susie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brwnpaperdolli More Susie: https://m.facebook.com/susiedahllovesyou/ More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne More WEBurlesque: http://www.insta...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 9Ep. 253

S9 E252: A Last Ride w/ Bobbie Burlesque

Bobbie Burlesque of LA talks about his lengthy career in burlesque from fan to producer, from influential Los Angeles shows in the 2000s to the Exquisite Burlesque Festival. After a hiatus, Bobbie is taking on stages again to take on ambitions not yet realized. He and Viktor Devonne talk cat dad, gay voice, theatrical administrative roles, peacocks, business, and putting on a show. This chat was recorded on May 8, 2025. Give love to the folks… Bobbie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbieburles...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 9Ep. 252

Music That Made WE #67 Miss Brawling Beauty (Side B feat. Heart, Bob Marley, Queen; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Miss Brawling Beauty of Utah and Nevada. She's chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Madonna, Ella Fitzgerald, Suicidal Tendencies, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Brawling's links: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawlingbeauty & https://linktr.ee/missbrawlingbeauty The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO vers...

May 29, 202543 min

Music That Made WE #67 Miss Brawling Beauty (Side A feat. Jim Croce, Madonna, Steve Miller Band; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Miss Brawling Beauty of Utah and Nevada. She's chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Sarah McLachlan, Heart, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Brawling's links: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawlingbeauty & https://linktr.ee/missbrawlingbeauty The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of...

May 29, 202535 min

S9 e251: Never Doing Anything in Half Measures w/ Dinah Dare

Viktor Devonne speaks with Dinah Dare based out of the Central Belt of Scotland. We talk cultural differences, aggressively complimentary behavior, trapeze, what is classic, the royal family, and (post-)covid (tw: eating disorder talk at 32-38 minute mark). This chat was recorded on April 29, 2025. Give love to the folks… Dinah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dinah_dare/ More Dinah: https://linktr.ee/Dinahdare More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne More WEBurlesque: http://www.inst...

May 26, 20251 hr 56 minSeason 9Ep. 251

Music That Made WE #66 Purris Stilton (Side B feat. Alice in Chains, Hole, Whitney; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Purris Stilton of Nebraska. She;s chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Luther Vandross, RuPaul, Teena Marie, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Purris' links:https://www.instagram.com/purrisstilton/ The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.com — all episodes of...

May 22, 202554 min

Music That Made WE #66 Purris Stilton (Side A feat. RuPaul, Karen Clark, Teena Marie; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Purris Stilton of Nebraska. She;s chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Hole, Whitney, Foxy Brown, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Purris' links:https://www.instagram.com/purrisstilton/ The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.com — all episodes of this serie...

May 22, 20251 hr 11 min

S9 e250: Beauty and Politic w/ Bee Bee Sanchez

Bee Bee Sanchez joins Viktor Devonne to talk life in Portland, the recent Burlesque Hall of Fame news, the MET Gala, Harlem Renaissance, tributing Gladys Bentley, stop versus yield signs, being full of hyphens, the power of peer review, storytellers, civics, and what's next. This chat was recorded on May 6, 2025. Give love to the folks… Bee Bee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beebee_sanchez & https://campsite.bio/bb_sanchez More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne More WEBurlesqu...

May 19, 20251 hr 41 min

The WEView Ep 5: BHOF Museum Closure Reactions, Aging Out Acts, Budgeting and Money

Take a listen to the 5th episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: Coco Rose : https://www.instagram.com/thecocorose/ & https://linktr.ee/cocorose901 Scarlett Letter , featured panelist: https://scarlettletterburlesque.com/ Dinah Dare : https://www.instagram.com/dinah_dare & https://linktr.ee/Dinahdare Mickey Mae : https://www.instagram.com/mickey_faerch_official/ Bella Fire : https://www.instagram.com/bella.fire.colorado/ Produced by Viktor Devonne for the WEBurlesque Pod...

May 15, 20251 hr 32 min

S9 E249: The Moustache and the Makeup w/ Bert Shaffer

Fresh from the RVA Burlesque Festival, Bert Shaffer joins Viktor Devonne to talk about masculinity in burlesque, the word boylesque, his origins in burlesque, from harnesses to fringe, whether he has one of 'those websites,' and whether the eyeshadow is compulsory when playing a toy cowboy. This chat was recorded on April 28, 2025. Give love to the folks… Bert on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bert.shaffer/ and https://linktr.ee/bert.shaffer More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne Mor...

May 12, 20251 hr 39 minSeason 9Ep. 247

Music That Made WE #65 Luna DeLyte (Side B feat. Janelle Monae, Ibeyi, B-52's; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Luna DeLyte of Washington. They've chosen 10 songs that make up their story, with a soundtrack that includes Jill Scott, Cascada, Anna Nalick, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Luna’s links:https://www.instagram.com/lunadelyte/ The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.com — all episodes of this...

May 08, 202543 min

Music That Made WE #65 Luna DeLyte (Side A feat. Jill Scott, Cascada, Sa-Rac; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Luna DeLyte of Washington. They've chosen 10 songs that make up their story, with a soundtrack that includes Bishop Briggs, Twenty One Pilots, Anna Nalick, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Luna’s links:https://www.instagram.com/lunadelyte/ The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.com — all epi...

May 08, 202535 min

S9 E248: Ballet and Burlesque, w/ Ivy Faerie

Ivy Faerie joins Viktor Devonne freshly from her visit at the Maximum Burlesque Festival in Rome. We talk about Colorado, choreography, faerie queens, performing with Lovey Goldmaine as "Uh Uh" for their Cell Block Tango at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in 2024, and what she brings to a zombie apocalypse team. This chat was recorded on March 27, 2025. Give love to the folks… Ivy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ivyfaerie/ & https://www.facebook.com/ivy.aerie More Viktor: http://www.in...

May 06, 20251 hr 22 min

The WEView Ep 4: Bitchy Backstages, Change or Complain, Tip Pool Fauxpas

Take a listen to the 4th episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: Joona Bae moderator: https://www.instagram.com/joonabae/ & https://linktr.ee/joonabae Ginger Snaps , featured panelist: https://www.instagram.com/gingersnapsburlesque/ & https://linktr.ee/gingersnapsburlesque Lady Legs : https://www.instagram.com/themissladylegs/ & https://linktr.ee/missladylegz Bebe Demure: https://www.instagram.com/bebedemure/ & https://bebedemure.com/ Produced by Viktor Devonne f...

May 01, 20251 hr 14 min

S9 E247: Life Science Student of the Year, Quinn Dixie

Quinn Dixie of Oklahoma talks with Viktor Devonne about military service, parenting, adoption, joining burlesque in one's 30s, traveling, plus the impending Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender where she is to debut in Movers, Shakers, and Innovators. All this and and how to bump it with a trumpet accordingly, so grab yer brass. This chat was recorded on April 6, 2025. Give love to the folks… Quinn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/quinndixietheokie/ More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonn...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 36 minSeason 9Ep. 247

Music That Made WE #64 Xochii de la Noche (Side B feat. Chiodos, Alabama Shakes, Tove Lo; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Xochii de la Noche of Los Angeles. She’s chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Metric, Selena, Trans-X, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Xochii’s links: https://www.instagram.com/xochii_noche/ & https://xochii.com The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.c...

Apr 24, 202546 min

Music That Made WE #64 Xochii de la Noche (Side A feat. Selena, My Chemical Romance, Julie Andrews; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Xochii de la Noche of Los Angeles. She’s chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Alabama Shakes, Seven Lions, Metric, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Xochii’s links: https://www.instagram.com/xochii_noche/ & https://xochii.com The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit o...

Apr 24, 202558 min

S9 E246: Manic Pixie Autism Girl w/ Twen Peeks

Twen Peeks joins Viktor Devonne to talk about burlesque from Memphis to New Orleans, ADHD and autism, the truth about the name (David Lynch? Elfquest?), Coyote Ugly, being gentle with your past self, and delegating to your future self. This chat was recorded on March 25, 2025. Give love to the folks… Twen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/twen_peeks/ & https://linktr.ee/twen_peeks & https://www.elucidationproductions.com/ More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne More WEBurlesqu...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 36 minSeason 9Ep. 246

The WEView Ep 3: Social Media Realness, Travel Ups and Downs, Footware Ableism

Take a listen to the 3rd episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: Twen Peeks , moderator: https://www.elucidationproductions.com/ and https://linktr.ee/twen_peeks Texas TeaCake$ , featured panelist: https://www.instagram.com/texasteacakesmpls/ and https://linktr.ee/texasteacakes Lakota Shekhar : https://www.instagram.com/lakota_shekhar/ Nami Flare : https://www.instagram.com/nami.flare/ and https://linktr.ee/namiflare Mae December : https://www.instagram.com/xoxomaedecemberxoxo/ ...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 41 min

S9 E245: A Braver Woman w/ Jade Risque

Jade Risque of Los Angeles chats with Viktor Devonne about her role in the Burlesque & Chill house band, as well solo pursuits, what brought her to big lights big city from Missouri in the first place, and what keeps her here. The rhinestones, the glamour, the tunes carried, jazz standards and successful interpretations, recognizing where Hot to Go was filmed, all and more is to be addressed today on the pod. This chat was recorded on March 19, 2025. Give love to the folks… Jade on IG: https...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 33 minSeason 9Ep. 245

Music That Made WE #63 Pat Smear (Side B feat. Scissor Sisters, Chappell Roan, Elvis Costello; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Seattle's Pat Smear, one of the folks behind Fatbottom Cabaret. They've chosen 10 songs that make up his story, with a soundtrack that includes Nirvana, Bikini Kill, Liza Minnelli, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Pat's links: https://www.instagram.com/pat___smear/ https://linktr.ee/patsmear The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this...

Apr 10, 20251 hr

Music That Made WE #63 Pat Smear (Side A feat. Bikini Kill, Liza Minnelli, Nirvana; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Seattle's Pat Smear, one of the folks behind Fatbottom Cabaret. They've chosen 10 songs that make up his story, with a soundtrack that includes Chappell Roan, Scissor Sisters, The Presidents of the United States of America, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Pat's links: https://www.instagram.com/pat___smear/ https://linktr.ee/patsmear The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devo...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 7 min

S9 E244: Living Life in Full w/ Professor M

Singer-stripper and emcee Professor M finally meets to talk to Viktor Devonne years after a clandestine almost-meeting in the New England Carousel Museum. Helming Scandalous Saturdays in Fairfield, Connecticut, M talks about masculinity, splitting time between passions that sometimes win an Emmy or a Silver Tusk Award (2023's Favorite Host), corsets and thongs, sexuality, favorite songs to sing, and more. This chat was recorded on March 18, 2025. Give love to the folks… Professor M on IG: https:...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 9Ep. 244

The WEView Ep 2: Public Persona, Dating, "Do I Join My Friend's OnlyFans?"

Take a listen to the 2nd episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring: Scarlett Letter , moderator: https://scarlettletterburlesque.com/ Joona Bae , featured panelist: https://www.instagram.com/joonabae/ & https://www.instagram.com/diverse.desires/ Harpy L'Amour : https://www.instagram.com/qweenharpy & https://www.facebook.com/HarpyBird/ Coco Rose : https://www.instagram.com/thecocorose/ & https://linktr.ee/cocorose901 Dinah Dare : https://www.instagram.com/dinah_dare &amp...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 2 min

S9 E243: The Underwear for Today w/ Beau Briefs

Beau Briefs if Seattle chats about what boylesque means to him, plus more about his favorite obsession: underwear, and sometimes appearing in less; from the car ride that led to getting on stage, dressing up like a turkey, what regional burlesque at large looks like, and what winning the Silver Tusk Award for Equipment Manager was like. This chat was recorded on March 17, 2025. Give love to the folks… Beau on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beau.briefs/ More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktor...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 9Ep. 243

Music That Made WE #62 Mx. Fleur / Tricker Tease (Side B feat. Queen, Mountain Goats; Hozier; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Fleur the Tease aka Tricker Tease of Southern California. They've chosen 10 songs that make up his story, with a soundtrack that includes Florence + the Machine, Morphine, Tom Waits, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Tease's links: - https://www.instagram.com/fleur_teases/ - https://www.instagram.com/lustykitten/ The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended ...

Mar 27, 202558 min

Music That Made WE #62 Mx. Fleur / Tricker Tease (Side A feat. Tom Waits, Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Wonder; more)

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Fleur the Tease aka Tricker Tease of Southern California. They've chosen 10 songs that make up his story, with a soundtrack that includes Green Day, Queen, Hozier, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track. Tease's links: - https://www.instagram.com/fleur_teases/ - https://www.instagram.com/lustykitten/ The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of th...

Mar 27, 202559 min
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