Dita Von Teese Exposes the Truth on Working With Taylor Swift

This week we get to hang out with the absolute icon herself, Dita Von Teese, ahead of her Nocturnelle tour coming to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in August 2026. She’s every bit as warm, clever and grounded as you’d hope, and honestly, we’re still buzzing. We talk about everything from the magic behind her new show to the years of practice behind that trademark cat-eye. Dita takes us inside her creative process, her love of vintage glamour, and what it was actually like working with Taylor Swift on the Bejeweled video. She even opens up about confidence, fantasy and why it’s okay to enjoy feeling hot sometimes. If you’re a longtime fan or just curious about the world of burlesque, this is such a good yarn. Ticket details are in the show notes so you can see her live next year. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices