Pillow Talk| M.I.L.F: Aging in the Arts

Let's Chat! Share Your Ideas for Episodes & OpinionSimple little stories from the "glamourous" life of a showgirl.Every showgirl loves a watchful eye and we also love feeling good in our skin. The touching and the teasing, is literally what makes it all memorable, in fact I'd argue it's more important than rhinestones and glitter. Alas, there are some performers whose names I can't recall whereas the costume or prop may linger for a moment in my mind, but the dancers that made me feel? The one's who excelled at the touch and the tease? Those are the dames whose names are still on the tip of my tongue years after I watched them grace the stage. But a showgirl is not exempt from the process of aging. So where does that leave us? Most people cringe at the thought of being seduced by a scantily clad grandma, and at some point our bodies give way to gravity and years of late night romps. Does the ingenue long to become a M.I.L.F before she fades into existence? Is there life after M.I.L.F.?In Pillow Talk, The Luvely Rae delivers short antidotes on nightlife and working in entertainment in the U.S. These stories lead to bigger questions such as: what is female empowerment and the difficulties of building notoriety off being sexy.Music  The Mooche by Duke Ellington (recorded 1928)**This podcast is recorded in a style that pays homage to talents like Miss Monitor (Tedi Thurman) and explores topics designed to stimulate conversations. Support the show