Between 2 Poles
The podcast where you meet the artist behind the pole.
Episodes
5 episodes
Episode 5: Spinning into Pole Expo 2026 With Jonny Manzanerez
In this episode of "Between Two Poles," host Fawnia Mondey sits down with Jonny Manzanares, also known as "Jonny Boie," a seasoned pole artist who has been part of Pole Fitness Studio since 2015. Jonny share’s his exciting journey...
Episode 4: From Cruise Ships to Co-ed Classes with Kevin Adams
Join us on Between 2 Poles as we sit down with Kevin Adams, a dedicated member of the pole community since 2017. In this episode, Kevin shares his unexpected start in pole fitness from the quiet villages of Hungary to the vibran...
Episode 3: Taste, Burlesque, and Beyond with Brenda Quaife
In this episode, Brenda discusses her extensive background in dance, which began at the age of five. She shares that dance is "in the blood," with her mother, grandmother, and great-aunt all having been dancers. Brenda has a proli...
Episode 2: From the Met to the Pole with Jenny Bascos
In this episode of Between 2 Poles, host Fawnia Mondey sits down with Jenny Bascos, who has been teaching at Pole Fitness Studio since 2008. Jenny shares her journey from a philosophy major at Smith ...
Episode 1: The First Step with Fawnia Mondey
In our series premiere, we sit down with the legendary Fawnia Mondey, the woman who opened the world’s first-ever pole dancing studio. We take it all the way back to the beginning—from her 8-year-old obsession with 1983 Madonna and her detour f...