AJAMU X: Punk, Pleasure, and the Politics of Black Queer Softness

AJAMU X: Punk, Pleasure, and the Politics of Black Queer Softness

Join Bethany on The Sassy Show as she sits down with renowned photographic artist Ajamu X in his studio for an intimate conversation about black queer bodies, pleasure, sensuality, and the radical act of gentleness.  From his post-punk roots in Northern England to his darkroom practice, Ajamu shares his philosophy on creating softer representations of black masculinity, his inspiration from the artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode, his love of old-school African-American porn magazines, and why he'd rather be called punk than queer.  Expect honest talk about foot fetishes, the sensuousness of image processing, navigating the art world as a black queer artist, and why his advice to younger artists is simple: be kinkier, be sexier, push it further.  This is a conversation about feeling rather than just seeing - from the darkroom to the dungeon, honey.  Get to know Ajamu's work on ig @ajamustudios [https://www.instagram.com/ajamustudios/?hl=en-gb] and via his website ajamu-studio.com  [https://www.ajamu-studio.com/] Interview by Bethany Burgoyne @bxsassy2 [https://www.instagram.com/bxsassy2/?hl=en-gb]  Filmed by Ciaran Christopher @ciaran.christopher  [https://www.instagram.com/ciaran.christopher/?hl=en] Produced and edited by @_thesassyshow [https://www.instagram.com/_thesassyshow/?hl=en] Keep up to date on all the sass via thesassyshow.com [https://www.thesassyshow.com/] or follow us on IG @_thesassyshow [https://www.instagram.com/_thesassyshow/] Come join the family!

From The Slums to Spotify Podcaster to Self-Published Author - meet Sangeeta Pillai

In this powerful episode, award-winning podcaster and South Asian feminist Sangeeta Pillai joins The Sassy Show to discuss her debut memoir Bad Daughter.  From growing up in Mumbai's slums to landing on Times Square billboards, Sangeeta shares her journey of breaking cultural conditioning, surviving mental health struggles, and challenging the white middle-class gatekeepers of UK publishing. After 39 rejections despite her success with the award-winning Masala Podcast, she self-published her book 'Bad Daughter' - and she's here to tell other creatives why they should stop waiting for permission.  We dive into healing beyond therapy, the power of being a "bad daughter," and why resilience isn't just about surviving - it's about becoming bigger, bolder, and more yourself.  This conversation will inspire you to choose your own path, no matter who tells you it's impossible.  Get your hands on Sangeet's book Bad Daughter worldwide  [https://linktr.ee/SoulSutras] Follow her on IG @soulsutras  [https://www.instagram.com/soulsutras/?hl=en] Check out her website: soulsutras.co.uk  [https://www.soulsutras.co.uk/about-sangeeta-pillai/] Head to the Bad Daughter website [https://baddaughter.co.uk/] Keep up to date on all the sass via thesassyshow.com [https://www.thesassyshow.com/] or follow us on IG @_thesassyshow [https://www.instagram.com/_thesassyshow/] Come join the family!

The Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista: Reclaiming Pleasure After Diagnosis

Roxanne Murray - aka the Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista - has spent nearly two decades transforming personal pain into powerful advocacy.  After eight years of misdiagnosis rooted in medical racism, Roxy finally received her MS diagnosis at 26. Now she's on a mission to reclaim pleasure, joy, and visibility for disabled communities. "I want my pleasure back," she declares. Through her work, she's challenging systems, breaking taboos, and insisting that disabled people deserve it all - pleasure, access, and representation. From quickfire questions about porn and nudity to deep conversations about racism in healthcare, Roxanne shares her journey from misdiagnosis to becoming a powerhouse voice for change. Discover why disabled people are "hot as f***," how orgasms are part of wellness, and why the remote control proves accessibility benefits everyone. Expect mesh, latex dreams, hot vampire vibes and radical pleasure advocacy. Keep up to date with Roxy's work by following her on IG @multiplesclerosisfashionista [https://www.instagram.com/multiplesclerosisfashionista/] Hear Roxy's episode on Myelin & Melanin here [https://myelinmelanin.libsyn.com/bonus] And catch Roxy's monthly column 'Roxy's Radar' on New Pathways [https://ms-uk.org/blog/roxys-radar/] Interview and portraits by Bethany Burgoyne @bxsassy2 [https://www.instagram.com/bxsassy2/] Keep up to date on all the sass via thesassyshow.com [https://www.thesassyshow.com/] or follow us on IG @_thesassyshow [https://www.instagram.com/_thesassyshow/] Come join the family!

Asexual & Kinky: Breaking the Myth with Inu

This week, we're joined by Inu, a shibari enthusiast and inclusive kink advocate who's shattering myths about asexuality, desire, attraction, and pleasure.  Tune in to hear Inu discuss why being Ace doesn't mean being a robot, how asexuality exists on a spectrum within kink spaces, and why "friends with benefits" means exactly what you think it does.  From navigating dating apps to finding liberation in rope bondage, Inu shares his journey of unapologetic self-discovery, the power of communication, and why being a "power bottom" is all about earning respect.  Expect myth-busting, philosophy, and some seriously sassy quick-fire rounds about what it really means to be asexual in alternative lifestyle communities.  Follow Inu on their IG account @xshibarinux and find him on fetlife at xPuppy_Princex for more sassyness.  Interview by Bethany Burgoyne @bxsassy2 Keep up to date on all the sass via thesassyshow.com [https://www.thesassyshow.com/] or follow us on IG @_thesassyshow [https://www.instagram.com/_thesassyshow/] Come join the family!

Beyond OnlyFans: Alice Lovegood’s Journey into Kink Education

Bethany sits down with kink educator and content creator Alice Lovegood (Better Sx Blog) for a candid, funny, and deeply honest conversation about polyamory, pleasure, kink, going viral online, and creating real-life spaces for people to connect. Alice shares her journey from OnlyFans to education, the challenges of visibility, and how she’s reshaping conversations around sex—one video, one workshop, and one event at a time.  Since recording this episode, Alice Lovegood has her her ig account @bettersx.blog wrongfully suspended. You can help by appealing directly via IG.  Find out here [https://www.instagram.com/p/DOT-ni6jHqH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NXUzZDF1dzZpcmto]. Get to know Alice's work below: Follow her new IG @alicelovegoodwho [https://www.instagram.com/alicelovegoodwho/] Website - bettersx.blog [https://bettersx.blog/] Bound to Meet Event [https://boundtomeet.com/] Interview by Bethany Burgoyne  @bxsassy2 [https://www.instagram.com/bxsassy2/?hl=en] Keep up to date on all the sass via thesassyshow.com [https://www.thesassyshow.com/] or follow us on IG @_thesassyshow [https://www.instagram.com/_thesassyshow/] Come join the family!