Miss Exotic World 2025 Jessabelle Thunder is on the pod to talk about the whirlwind month since her win on the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender stage. From her tentative start that wasn't even her idea to conquering the world, this Los Angeles queen of burlesque talks what classic means, the first gig after the crown, and what's to come. This chat was recorded on July 8, 2025.

Give love to the folks…

• Jessabelle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessthndr
• More Jessabelle: http://www.jessabellethunder.com
• More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne
• More WEBurlesque: http://www.instagram.com/weburlesque
• FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM
• Tonight On Murder She Wrote with Viktor and Petra: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OeX16E5VJe3GIQ7zkZEQw

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Regal Mortis, neoburlesque performer and collaborator of the Emolesque Festival at Coney Island, New York. She's chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Santana, Avril Lavigne, Helium, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track.

more Regal: https://www.regalmortis.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/regalmortisburlesque/

The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.com — all episodes of this series are available under the $1 threshold. that’s patreon dot com slash we burlesque

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The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Regal Mortis, neoburlesque performer and collaborator of the Emolesque Festival at Coney Island, New York. She's chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Shakira, Bikini Kill, Postal Service, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track.

more Regal: https://www.regalmortis.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/regalmortisburlesque/

The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.com — all episodes of this series are available under the $1 threshold. that’s patreon dot com slash we burlesque

[Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.]

Charlie Quinn Starling is a delightful showgirl working in Las Vegas for Spiegelworld's Absinthe; she and Viktor talk about working in Sin City as a Geordie, how Julie Atlas Muz got her heel in the door, what she has in common with Sally Rand, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, The Box, pussy fascinators, context/conflict, the Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum, and a long glance at the community at large in this moment in time. This chat was recorded on July 2, 2025.

Give love to the folks…

• Charlie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/charliequinnstarling/
• More CQS: https://linktr.ee/charliequinnstarling
• More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne
• More WEBurlesque: http://www.instagram.com/weburlesque
• FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM
• Tonight On Murder She Wrote with Viktor and Petra: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OeX16E5VJe3GIQ7zkZEQw

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Harlem Nyte, burlesque star and resident of Chicago. She's chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Sade, Cleo Sol, Art of Noise, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track.

Harlem's links: shopharlemnyte.printful.me & https://www.instagram.com/missharlemnyte

The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.com — all episodes of this series are available under the $1 threshold. that’s patreon dot com slash we burlesque

[Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.]

The Music That Made WE volume 5 continues with Harlem Nyte, burlesque star and resident of Chicago. She's chosen 10 songs that make up her story, with a soundtrack that includes Marvin Gaye, Janet Jackson, Maxwell, and more. + Stick around for Viktor’s hidden bonus track.

Harlem's links: shopharlemnyte.printful.me & https://www.instagram.com/missharlemnyte

The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne. For the extended VIDEO version of this presentation, please visit our Patreon.com — all episodes of this series are available under the $1 threshold. that’s patreon dot com slash we burlesque

[Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.]

Chicago’s compact Casanova Matt Adore is on the line with Viktor Devonne and they're talking drag kings, things, and more. From stripping to identiity, on-stage presentations, local scenes, binders, being sparkly, the perfect moustache, and the state of the world, we're going in. This chat was recorded on May 28, 2025.

Give love to the folks…

• Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/your.matt.adore/
• More Matt: https://linktr.ee/mattadore
• More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne
• More WEBurlesque: http://www.instagram.com/weburlesque
• FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM
• Tonight On Murder She Wrote with Viktor and Petra: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OeX16E5VJe3GIQ7zkZEQw

Take a listen to the 5th episode of "The WEView" panel discussion show featuring:

• Coco Rose:
  https://www.instagram.com/thecocorose/ & https://linktr.ee/cocorose901
• Warumono, featured panelist: https://www.instagram.com/officialfilthywarumono/
• Mr. Valdez: https://www.instagram.com/iammrvaldez/
• Harpy L'Amour: https://www.instagram.com/qweenharpy/
• Pistol Holliday: https://www.instagram.com/ronnielloydnanos/
• The Sweet Siren: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetsiren/

Produced by Viktor Devonne for the WEBurlesque Podcast Network

Session 6 features burlesque entertainers talking about their original queer roots, how their identities reflect and effect their stage personas, and how pride gets things right and wrong. On the block: drag kings, Target, intersex representation, and Ryan Phillipe's butt.

Want advice, submit a question for discusison, or get consensus if you're the asshole? Submit a letter from the audience: https://weburlesque.wordpress.com/the-weview/

Feedback and Curiosities: weburlesquepodcast@gmail.com

(this conversation was recorded on 6-1-2025)... all opinions are those of our guests; this is a production of WEBurlesque.