Drag & Burlesque Diaries

Tips 4 Tip$ ep.4: Roles & Responsibilities

Tips 4 Tip$ Ep. 4: Roles & Responsibilities ✨ In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the real behind-the-scenes magic of burlesque and drag — the roles we hold, the responsibilities we carry, and how we show up for ourselves and our community both onstage and off. Flame Foxxe (@flamefoxxe) walks through the Roles & Responsibilities worksheets from the Seductive Sorcery Workbook, breaking down performer expectations, producer dynamics, professionalism, boundaries, and community care. We talk about what it actually means to be reliable, prepared, and intentional in your art — especially in spaces where access and equity matter. This episode also includes a mini movement demo featuring ambulatory burlesque — both seated and standing options — because accessibility is not an afterthought. Whether you perform on your feet, from a chair, or somewhere in between, you deserve choreography that honors your body. We also shout out and uplift the work and influence of legends and educators like @theperlenoire, @burlesquewithgv (Ginger Valentine), and the brilliance of @maisonburlesque.online on TikTok for continuing to expand the conversation around burlesque education and accessibility. If you’ve ever wondered: • What are my responsibilities as a performer? • What do producers actually expect? • How do I stay professional without losing my magic? • How can burlesque be more accessible? This episode is for you. Listen now wherever you stream podcasts.   Follow the pod @dnbdiariespod   Have guest appearance requests, stories, or questions?   Email us at: dnbdiariespod@gmail.com No performer left backstage. ✨

Ep. 5 Travi Sexton: “It looks like love.”- drag kings & drunk driving

Episode 5: It Looks Like Love — with Travi Sexton This week, we sit down with the incomparable Travi Sexton for a conversation about visibility, responsibility, and what it means to show up for your community both onstage and off. Together, we explore the importance of drag kings and the power of trans masculine performers claiming space, being seen, and having a voice in an art form that has historically overlooked them. Travi shares their journey, their relationship to drag, and how embodying masculinity through performance can be an act of truth, healing, and resistance. We also have a deeply honest and necessary conversation about the real and lasting impact of drunk driving, and the ways care, accountability, and community responsibility intersect with nightlife and performance culture. This episode is about love in all its forms—the love we show ourselves, the love we show each other, and the love that keeps us alive. Listen now wherever you stream podcasts. Follow Travi Sexton and support their work.   Follow Flame @flamefoxxe and the pod @dnbdiariespod Follow the artist on our intro & outro music, @MelDiyer Email the pod to be a guest, send in a story or ask a question dnbdiariespod@gmail.com [dnbdiariespod@gmail.com] No performer left backstage.

Tips 4 Tip$ ep 3: Workshops, worksheets and homework

In this week’s Tips 4 Tip$, Flame Foxxe (@flamefoxxe) opens the pages of the Seductive Sorcery Workbook & Journal and walks you through all 15 worksheets designed to help you build your burlesque or drag persona from the ground up. From intention-setting meditations and spellwork, to name mapping, costume building, routine design, and weekly reflection, this episode is your guided initiation into the ritual of becoming. Originally created to make burlesque education more accessible, this workbook blends performance theory, embodiment, history, and magic—because crafting your stage self is both an art and a spell. Inspired by the teachings and legacy of icons like Ginger Valentine (@burlesquewithgv) and Perle Noire (@theperlenoire), this episode invites you to step into your power as a performer with intention, clarity, and reverence for those who came before us. Whether you're a baby performer, seasoned artist, or just curious, you’re invited to follow along, reflect, and begin—or deepen—your journey. The Seductive Sorcery Workbook & Journal is available for $1 via the podcast linktree to keep it accessible to all. Share your progress, reflections, and creations with us by tagging @flamefoxxe and @dnbdiariespod. No performer left backstage.

Ep. 4: Sativa Shakespeare; spinning to the sounds of an infant

In Episode 4 of Drag & Burlesque Diaries, we’re doing things a little differently. Flame is checking in and recording straight from the hospital—because the show must go on and we truly mean it when we say no performer left backstage! Joining us in the sheet fort tonight is the incredible Sativa Shakespeare! We’re diving deep into what it’s like for per to navigate the stage after entering parenthood and how pers artistry has evolved. But it’s not all "renny and me"—things get spooky when Sativa shares a bone-chilling NOLA ghost story that’ll have you pulling the covers up to your chin. 👻🏰 We also play a high-stakes round of DRAG (our specialized version of MASH) to see what the future holds for per! 🔮 In this episode: • Parenthood & Performance: How Sativa balances the diaper bag with the drag bag. • Haunted NOLA: A ghost story from the heart of the Bayou. • DRAG Fortune: Predicting Sativa’s future venues and malfunctions. Credits & Links: • Intro/Closing Music: The vibes are provided by the talented Mel Diyer. • Follow our Guest: Find Sativa Shakespeare on Instagram @sativashakespeare and show pers some love! • Follow the Pod: Keep up with our shenanigans online at @dnbdiariespod. Want to join the party? We want to hear from you! Email us at dnbdiariespod@gmail.com if you want to appear on the pod or if you have a wild story you want our artists to react to! Grab your snacks and settle in—it’s time for a heart-to-heart. 💖🎙️

Tips 4 Tip$ ep.2: Know your history, bestie!

Before you ever step on stage, there’s something every performer should know: where this art form comes from. In this episode of Tips for Tips, Flame Foxxe takes you on a gentle, honest, slumber-party-style chat about why knowing your drag and burlesque history matters — and how research, respect, and showing up before you perform can make you a stronger artist and a better community member. We talk about going to shows before debuting, learning from performers who came before you, taking classes, studying online, and why history isn’t gatekeeping — it’s grounding. Whether you’re a king, queen, thing, creature, or still figuring it out, this episode is about entering the space with care, curiosity, and confidence. Flame also highlights essential resources for learning more, including DragKingHistory.com, founded by drag king historian and performer Mo B. Dick, as well as burlesque history and education through the Burlesque Hall of Fame. Additional burlesque learning resources mentioned include Unhelpful Tips with Matt Finish and Judith Stein. Drag is community art. Knowing your history helps you honor it — and helps you shine. Resources Mentioned * Drag King History: https://www.dragkinghistory.com * Mo B. Dick: https://mrmobdick.com/about/ [https://mrmobdick.com/about/] * Burlesque Hall of Fame: https://burlesquehall.com [https://burlesquehall.com/] Follow the Podcast 🎙 Drag & Burlesque Diaries Instagram & TikTok: @dnbdiariespod ✨ Host: Flame Foxxe Instagram: @flamefoxxe