Funny Peculiar Podcast
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago -This is a podcast with a difference where all the guests
are from the world of alternative performance; burlesque
dancers, illusionists, fetish acts, drag queens, character acts, circus clowns, sword swallowers & special FX make up artists. I'm your host Jeff Downs, character comic and budding drag artist and want you to join me on a journey through the world of the 'funny peculiar!'.
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Episodes
Episode 50: Lucy Lush / Drag Queen and Radio Presenter
May 08, 2019 19:34 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThis 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 instantly recognisable, his alter ego may well raise a few eyebrows. She travels all over the UK as drag queen Lucy Lush, performing shows un...
Episode 49: Vivien Ella Walden / Madam and Author
May 05, 2019 16:31 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBThis 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 the death of her first husband she took on his mantle and grew to become one of the UK's most successful 'madams' within a world of scandal an...
Episode 49: Vivien Ella Walden / Madam and Author
May 05, 2019 16:30This 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 the death of her first husband she took on his mantle and grew to become one of the UK's most successful 'madams' within a world of scandal an...
Episode 48: Bard Company / Poetry and music performance combo
May 01, 2019 21:15 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBThis 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 each other on the poetry and performance circuit for the last 5 years. They include poetry with musical backing tracks and songs with acousti...
Episode 47: Aunty Ginger / Drag Queen
April 27, 2019 16:03 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBThis 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 Albert Kennedy Trust and also performs in a variety of drag shows and events around the UK. Plus she is a grade 8 cello player! A multi talented lady...
Episode 46: Christian Reilly / Musical Comedian
April 16, 2019 22:39 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBThis 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 Award-winning show, ‘Rich Hall is Otis Lee Crenshaw’. He is a global comedy circuit headliner and has appeared at numerous international comedy f...
Episode 45: Dave Morgan / Poet and writer
April 09, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThis 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 other interests. Dave says, "Younger people seem to think that those of us growing up in the 1960s were somehow charmed. Maybe we were. I have ...
Episode 44: Ginger La Rouge / Burlesque Dancer
March 24, 2019 21:47 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBThis 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 entertainment and burlesque hen party teachers across the North West. "The joyous thing about Ginger La Rouge is that you genuinely don't kn...
Episode 43: Poppycock / Drag Queen
March 10, 2019 18:24 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBThis 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’s Drag Idol UK. Thanks for coming on the show Poppycock and here are her social media links. Contact FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/i...
Episode 42: Bob Sinfield / Radio Presenter and Comedy Writer
March 03, 2019 11:30 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBThis 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 festivals from Edinburgh to Brighton and written scripts for some of the best comedy performers of the last four decades, including Bob Monkhouse, ...
Episode 41: Jess Abouzeid / Aerial Acrobatic and Circus Skills Teacher
February 18, 2019 00:56 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBThis 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 an artist and tutor, Jess specialises in aerial acrobatics across multiple apparatus such as silks and hoop. She also likes to sew costumes, pl...
Episode 40: Twelve Guests from Tatcon 2018
February 14, 2019 08:37 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBA 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 River Styx. Then Joanna Reeves who runs Bizarre Bits some spooky dolls with plants coming out of their heads!! Kelly Ryan a tattoo artist along with I...
Episode 39: Natalie Goode & Danielle Whitehead / Multi-Skilled Performers
February 11, 2019 23:42 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBThis 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 perform many other routines such as circus skills, fire eat/breath/bodyburn/transfers, fire hoop, fire fans, poi, hula hoop, stilts, angle grinding an...
Episode 38: Katie Trickett / International Sideshow, Circus & Variety Performer
January 27, 2019 19:39 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBThis 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 her passion for magic and performance began. After two years working in illusions and assisting several UK magicians Katie decided to learn her o...
Episode 37: Johnny Strange / Sideshow and Freakshow Performer
January 22, 2019 21:57 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBThis 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 born performer, Johnny Strange mastered some of the most daring acts brought to the stage. He has performed in 20+ countries around the world,...
Episode 36: Arielle Firecracker / International Burlesque Artiste
January 13, 2019 20:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBThis 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! To contact Arielle you can find her here: Website: Arielle Firecracker Facebook: Arielle Firecracker Instagram: ariellefirecracker T...
Episode 35: Craig Ricci Shaynak / Actor, Writer and Producer
December 31, 2018 17:20 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBThis 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 shows such as MR FIZZYWIGG'S STORY FACTORY, COWBOYS & INDIANS, and I AM GOOGLE. Most people would recognize him from his numerous roles in televis...
Episode 34: Miss Strawberry Moon / Comedic Burlesque Performer
December 31, 2018 16:45 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThis 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 Frock Shop, was awarded 2nd Place at Miss Pinup Uk 2018 and brought her comedy madness to The Edinburgh Fringe Festival earlier this year. And if th...
Episode 33: Chris Jones / Screenfighter and Martial Artist Instructor
December 22, 2018 13:07 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBBorn 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 close forcing Chris to look at other options to continue his training. In the mid to late 90's Chris switchted to the ITF style of Taekwondo. Aro...
Episode 32: Ian Longstaff / Voldemort Look-a-like and Comedy Poet
November 25, 2018 16:31 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBThis 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 body double for the Harry Potter films. Long days on set, stuck in the dark lords make up can test anyone. Listen as Ian tells the whole story hi...
Episode 31: Dynasty / Drag Queen
November 20, 2018 23:08 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBThis 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 thanks to Harley aka Dynasty - she was so good to give up her time to come and talk to the show. Check out her instagram accounts and facebook pag...
Episode 30: Eileen Bothways / Drag Artist
November 13, 2018 22:53 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBThis 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 signature of their amazing transformations plus injuries sustained in the quest of being the best in drag!! Check out Eileen's links here: Faceboo...
Episode 29: Lilly Von Ice / Burlesque Dancer
November 04, 2018 16:57 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBThis 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 in the North specialising in circus acts, burlesque and pole. Instructor at Polefire Siren Asylum. sirenasylum.co.uk Drama and sex (Drex), o...
Episode 28: Bunny Ron / Magician
October 23, 2018 19:03 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBThis 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 once more. Once in Oz Bunny is now developing, performing and continues to hone his magic act. A great episode - thanks again Bunny. You ...
Episode 27: Naomi Paxton / Character comedian, researcher, academic and public engager
October 14, 2018 19:06 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBThis 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 explored the work of the Actresses' Franchise League and the contribution of theatre professionals to the suffrage campaign. In 2013 she e...
Episode 26: David Bonfadini aka The Magic Crasher / Street Magician
October 07, 2018 20:34 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBThis 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 of effects, transcending his audience’s typical shock and awe into pure astonishment and wonder. His demeanor and personality, combined with hi...
Episode 25: Valen Vain / Male Burlesque performer and Events Organiser
October 02, 2018 07:35 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBThis 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, inventor of K.E.N and frontman of Sordid Lies! But when I chatted to him he's a bloody lovely guy, so effortless to talk to and very open abo...
Episode 24: Marko / Circus Performer and workshop teacher
September 23, 2018 21:48 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBThis 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 stardom. A very interesting part of the podcast plus a short bit on Tommy Cooper and how he came to choose a fez! So it's all here in this wee...
Episode 23: Victoria Scone / Female Drag Queen / Singer
September 17, 2018 19:22 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBThis 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 chat all things, drag, how she started in musical theatre, entering a plus size beauty pageant which paved the way for Victoria being created. F...
Episode 22: Acrobatrix / Double-act comedy circus acrobat spectacular
September 09, 2018 18:37 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBThis 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 how the double act was formed, how they keep physically in shape to perform a very athletic show. What their audiences love about their shows ...
Episode 21: Bella Donna / Multi-skilled Burlesque Dancer and Fire Performer
September 02, 2018 17:41 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBThis 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 this at home!!! Bella is a professional. We cover her recent win as Miss Stoke on Trent and the up and coming Miss Alternative England com...
Episode 20: Witt 'n Camp / Musical comedy double act (Edfringe Special 2018)
August 26, 2018 14:45 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBThis 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, they reached dizzying heights of fame after transforming Nicki Minaj into classic arias, creating a new genre “HipOpera”. Plus Bridget & Braun, tw...
Episode 19: Dominic Frisby / Character comic and Author (Edfringe Special 2018)
August 19, 2018 22:08 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBThis 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 success in the character comedy world as his many guises of The Upper Class Wrapper, Maurice the Morris Dancer, Ludvig the Bavarian and many more. ...
Episode 18: Spring Day, Ian Fox and Al Lubel (Edfringe Special)
August 09, 2018 18:51 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBThis 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 bubbly comedy that is straight from the heart and hits below the belt. You'll laugh, be inspired and feel better about your lot in life, you pa...
Episode 17: Verushka Darling / Drag Queen
July 31, 2018 11:04 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBThis 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 of comedy. I was lucky to grab this very busy lady for a chat, so get a coffee or tea sit back and enjoy my lovely guest Verushka Darling! ...
Episode 16: Jay Coates / Event Host and Leather Worker
July 29, 2018 20:45 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBThis 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 Jay found himself mc-ing his first gig! I also pay a visit to their workshop and meet some of the team including Magik Ash (episode 11) and Bea ...
Episode 15: Cherie Bebe / Burlesque dancer
July 22, 2018 23:19 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBThis 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 her journey where she started on a performing arts degree course, also film studies and English literature through to taking acting classes th...
Episode 14: Jynx Monster / Freak Show Performer
July 15, 2018 15:54 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBThis 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 group of ladies who all perform various acts including breathing fire to fire swords, angle grinding to sparkling special effects. It's a great ep...
Episode 13: John Cooper / Character Comedian
July 08, 2018 13:07 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBThis 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 troupe. He has delivered workshops on how to use humour in business presentations, taking part in the BBC2 series ‘The Speaker’ and the BBC New Co...
Episode 12: Bea Noir / Multi-skilled performer
July 01, 2018 17:20 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBThis 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 so much about her performance routines, the safety precautions which have to be taken and the crowds reactions that Bea just loves to feed off! Enj...
Episode 11: Magik Ash / Magician
June 24, 2018 18:20 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBThis 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 that will make any person scratch their head with confusion. From Close-up magic at tables to being onstage at cabaret shows and other stage events...
Episode 10: Mel Hudson / Pop Boutique Manager
June 17, 2018 18:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBThis 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 Boutique shop first opened in 1994 in the heart of the Northern Quarter. The ground floor is packed with vintage, pop recycled and pop boutique ow...
Episode 9: Ernesto Tomasini / Castrato Style Performer
June 10, 2018 18:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBErnesto 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 smoky clubs and small cabaret spaces in his home town of Palermo. On one instance he caused a riot by performing his "outrageous" show at a con...
Episode 8: Jane Miller / Fetish Club Organiser
June 03, 2018 16:57 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThis 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 increased it's visibility within the mainstream media. Anyway enough of me, have a listen and Jane (plus Alfie her dog) will tell you all about it. Y...
Episode 7: Mr Freak / Sword Swallower
May 27, 2018 21:07 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBThis 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 years now, his stage name deriving from, in part an ode to the old freak show acts of the day like Zippo and Joseph Merrick aka The Elephant man. ...
Episode 6: Blaq Ivory / Drag queen
May 20, 2018 17:20 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBThis 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 professional drag artist with a comedy character element and with star quality. Thanks again to Blaq Ivory for coming on the Funny Peculiar Podcas...
Episode 5 - Nim Burgin / Outfit-maker extraordinaire
May 13, 2018 17:09 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThis 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 their finished custom-made piece. Her styles range from vintage & burlesque, to delicately detailed cosplay & historical costume, with many lay...
Episode 4 - Trixie Blue / Burlesque Dancer
May 06, 2018 17:11 - 31 minutes - 43 MBThis 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 her seductive prowess and jaw dropping performances. She has captivated audiences around the UK for over 26 years, 8 of which are solely dedic...
Episode 3 - Kitty Kinns / Lolita Dress Queen and Dominatrix
April 30, 2018 21:14 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBMy 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 collection, how she started the look and what drives her on for more fabulous outfits!! She also chats about her other alter ego Princess Aurora, th...
Episode 2 - Chris Cross / Magician
April 26, 2018 20:54 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn 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 brilliant Chris Cross. You can find Chris Cross at www.chris-cross.co.uk Twitter: @thechriscross Instagram: chriscrossofficial