In this episode of YAS Podcast, host Daisy Ducati speaks with Mx. Pucks A'Plenty, a burlesque performer, producer, and sex educator based in Seattle. The conversation explores Mx. Pucks A'Plenty's journey into burlesque, their identities as a Black, fat, non-binary, queer, and disabled individual, and how these have shaped their activism and performance. They also discuss the challenges of organizing sex-positive events, the importance of centering BIPOC voices in burlesque, and the impact of the current political climate on funding for arts and DEI efforts. The episode highlights the creation and significance of events like What the Funk Festival and Fat Con.
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Mx. Pucks A'Plenty's Journey and Identities
Discovering Burlesque
The Intersection of Burlesque and Sex Work
Community Care in Seattle's Sex Positive Scene
The Birth of 'What The Funk'
The Importance of Centering BIPOC Voices in Burlesque
Advice for Emerging Performers and Organizers
Introducing Fat Con: A Celebration of Fat Bodies
Connecting Fat Liberation with BDSM and Performance
Securing Funding for Marginalized Artists
Navigating Political Challenges in Arts Funding