The Bump 'n Grind with Angie Pontani
The Bump ‘n Grind is Angie Pontani’s new podcast where she pulls back the curtain and gives you an in-depth history lesson on the world of burlesque. Each week she will be twirling the tassels with a list of guests set to make you squeal. We will hear from Kitten de Ville, Murray Hill, The Maine Attraction and many, many more! Angie’s history as burlesque royalty and producer of the New York Burlesque festival make her the perfect tour guide to take us on this amazing ride through the evolution of striptease.
Episodes
28 episodes
Missy Suicide
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie chats with the founder of the Suicide Girls, Missy Suicide!Missy and Angie discuss starting the Suicide Girls website, the beauty of the tattooed, alternative girl, going on tour with Guns 'n Roses a...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:04:52
Dutch Weismann
This week on The Bump n’ Grind Angie has scored an exclusive with the infamous Dutch Weismann's Follies creator Tony Marando! Angie and Tony spill the beans on the legendary club which birthed Angie’s burlesque career and influenced...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:30:53
Whoopee Club
This week on the Bump ‘n’ Grind Angie chats with the creators of the infamous Whoopee Club, Lara Clifton and Tamara Tyrer. Together they talk about how Tamara and Lara pulled off the magic nights of Whoopee and the impact the club ...
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Episode 25
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1:21:43
Russall S. Beattie
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie catches up with an old friend, Australian burlesque producer and creator of The Empire Strips Back, and the producer of the Bump 'n Grind podcast, Russall S. Beattie. Angie talks to the “s...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:31:29
Scotty the Blue Bunny
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie chats with the biggest bunny in the business, Scotty the Blue Bunny!Scotty and Angie talk about the evolution of the Bunny, moving to Berlin, the crazy Club Kid days of the late '80s and '90s, and runni...
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Episode 23
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1:32:40
Lux LaCroix
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie chats with the fierce and fabulous Lux LaCroix! Angie and Lux discuss being a trained dancer in burlesque, performing with Alvin Ailey, Debbie Allen, Beyoncé, and much more!
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Episode 22
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1:11:24
Miss Astrid (Kate Valentine)
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie chats to host extraordinaire and neo-burlesque pioneer Miss Astrid (Kate Valentine)!They discuss where Kate started performing, The Velvet Hammer, The Va Va Voom Room in New York, being a performer ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:11:18
David Bishop
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie catches up with behind-the-scenes star, the Bishop of Burlesque himself, David Bishop!Angie and David reflect on some notorious and thrilling moments in their careers, what actually happens behind t...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:20:36
Tigger!
This week on The Bump ‘n’ Grind, Angie’s guest is the one and only, first crowned King of Burlesque, Tigger! Angie chats to the “Godfather of Burlesque” about his love affair with the stage, making a space for Boylesque and his signature ...
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Episode 19
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1:23:25
Flo Foxworthy
This week on the Bump n’ Grind, Angie chats to one of burlesque’s most sought-after costumiers, Flo Foxworthy.Flo and Angie talk about Flo’s childhood ambition of creating showgirl costumes, burlesque burnout, and perfecting that tiny l...
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Episode 18
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1:12:12
Julie Atlas Muz & Mat Fraser
This week on The Bump n’ Grind, Angie chats with the legendary Julie Atlas Muz and Mat Fraser This incredible power couple spills the beans on bringing pantomime to NYC, their beginnings in burlesque, the horrors of fame, and how to...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:21:58
Foxy Tann
This week on The Bump n’ Grind, Angie chats to the one and only wham-bamming Foxy Tann!Foxy and Angie talk about panties in the wind, getting ‘flossed in space’ at Disney, and everything from Foxy’s theatre beginnings to moving to Minnea...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:17:55
Marisa Carnesky
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie chats with the show woman of London, Marisa Carnesky!Angie and Marisa discuss the start of the neo revival in London, Marisa's famous performances including her star-studded Ghost Train and Jewess Ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:10:33
Brian Newman
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie gets personal with her sweetheart, trumpet player extraordinaire Brian Newman!Together they share the ups and downs of their amazing showbiz life, working with legends such as Lady Gaga and Tony Benn...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:25:42
Nasty Canasta
This week on The Bump n’ Grind, Angie chats with the always surprising New York legend Nasty Canasta.Nasty tells Angie of her theatre training and the moment she connected with the intoxicating world of New York burlesque, the worl...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:16:43
Calamity Chang
This week on The Bump 'n Grind, Angie catches up with the Asian Sexsation Calamity Chang!Calamity is a powerhouse performer and producer, fronting many shows and co-producing the New York Asian Burlesque Extravaganza. Angie and Calamity ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:09:06
Dirty Martini
On this week’s episode of The Bump ‘n Grind with Angie Pontani, Angie catches up with burlesque star Dirty Martini!Often described as “the Burlesque performer’s Burlesque performer”, Dirty Martini is one of the trailblazers of t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:03:44
The World Famous Pontani Sisters
This week on The Bump ‘n Grind, Angie chats with her World Famous Pontani Sisters!The World Famous Pontani Sisters Angie, Tara, and Helen, were all a pivotal part of the neo-burlesque revival. Angie chats with her sisters over...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:16:03
Miss Indigo Blue
In this week’s episode of The Bump ‘n Grind, Angie catches up with the amazing Miss Indigo Blue!Miss Indigo Blue is a person who wears many hats as a performer, producer, pastie maker, educator, and much more. She is known as being a key...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:15:49
Immodesty Blaize
In this week’s episode of The Bump ‘n Grind Angie chats with neo-burlesque icon Immodesty Blaize!Immodesty is a true renaissance woman, winning Miss Exotic World, helping start the neo-burlesque scene in the UK, authoring showg...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:14:20
Dr Lucky
This week on The Bump ‘n Grind, Angie speaks with the world’s premier Ph.(Double)D. of Burlesque herself, Dr. Lucky! Dr. Lucky is an amazing educator and performer who teaches at New York University and performs and produces her own...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:14:27
Mr Gorgeous
In this week’s episode of The Bump ‘n Grind, Angie chats with one of the tallest men in boylesque, the award-winning Mr. Gorgeous!At 6’7 Mr. Gorgeous towers over our Italian Stallionette but that does not stop them from chattin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:17:39
Zelia Rose
In this week’s episode of The Bump ‘n Grind, Angie chats with acclaimed Aussie star Zelia Rose! Zelia is one of the up-and-comers of the international burlesque scene, winning titles, trophies and hearts across the world. Angie tal...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:11