Mae and Iona talk about the Hyers Sisters and Mae has the story of Butterfly McQueen

This is our last episode of the year! Have a happy holiday and we will see you in 2026!

We got to chat with the amazing Performer and Historian Jonny Porkpie about his project Burlesque 1937, Iona has the story of Irish McCalla, and Mae is gonna tease a new Bonus Episode

In this episode, we spotlight the vibrant stories of two remarkable women who have left their indelible mark on the world of burlesque and beyond: Florence “Dainty Dottie” Jensen and Jerry McGee.

We have some big news to share in this episode with our followers so tune in! Mae is diving into the story of the Kessler Twins, who were in the news all week, and Iona is talking about the fascinating life of Maya Angelou

Iona has the story of Fan Dancer Roxanne Carmine and Mae is telling us all about the crazy insane life of Tallulah Bankhead complete with a finale only available to our loyal Patreon contributors!

Mae is talking about Linda Bridgette and Iona has the history on The Ebony Dancers.

This week we are talking about the phenomenal career of Sukki Singapora as well as the cold case murder of dancer Diana Carnes

This episode we explore Jayne Mansfield and the suit that exposed yet another case of Black Excellence stolen by a boring white girl