Episode 13: LOVE ME DEAD with Poundcake

Caius and Poundcake (Youngstown; he/him) reflect on one of Poundcake’s best-loved live singing acts, a character-driven burlesque performance inspired by “Beetlejuice.” They talk drag king history, burlesque improv techniques, the queer/trans appeal of playing the villain, and the value of mutual respect in drag community.  Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia (including misgendering and fetishization). References to fatphobia. Special thanks to AndroNTT, Freddy La Flare, Luna Jade, RonnieWrath, Maine(void), Butch Thespian, Mizer Malicious, Dean Heartthrob, Therapissed, Lewd Garou, Lil Bottom, Beck E. Bardoux, the Twisted Transitioner, and Marquis Gaylord!Tip Poundcake (Venmo): @paykingpoundcake Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind?Instagram: @kingsontheauxEmail: [email protected] Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej RosikAvailable at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/