For the first time ever on Public Showering, we have two amazing guests, Comedian / Pole Dancer Sian Docksey and Comedian / Not Poleing (yet), Lulu Popplewell.

Get yourselves ready for a very different sound on the airwaves. If you’re interested in comedy and pole, creating different kinds of stories, or just getting to know the life of a famale comedian, this ones for you.

In episode 1, we talked about alot of the life you might never have known but we’re going even further this time. Goddam shes such a lovely human, we’re talking about being humble, learning from begginers and that art and progress can be found and made anywhere, you just gotta keep looking for it!

From Poverty to Pole Studio: The Amazing Journey of Vania Noble
You might not have known this but Vania Noble hasnt had it easy. Her incredible journey led her to not only owning her own pole studio but also finding love and embracing the unpredictable nature of life. In this episode, Varia tells us how she faced countless hardships that could have easily crushed her spirit, but pursing her passion for dance, she made some amazingly hard life choices to get where she is today. As she continues to inspire others through her art, she reminds us that with an unwavering belief in ourselves and a willingness to embrace the unknown, extraordinary things can happen.

In Ep1, we were pretty fun loving and we’re keeping with that vibe, but this time, Jess is telling us about the time one post reached over 7 million views on TikTok, which is a huge deal…until the troll’s came out to play. We’re talking race, body image, we’re talking abuse, and we’re also talking, “what the actual F?!” Can you imagine that kind of drama from a single post…well if you can’t this is the podcast for you.

Right, you’re in for a giggle with this one. Jess Debank is fast becoming one if the hottest things on the scene, but did you know that before all this she trained as an actor? Well, shes, telling us all about it in this episode. Amazing banter, and her love for playing some one else, on stage…and occasionally in real life too…!

So you got a taste of Mel’s amazing journey from Space to Pole, so now lets talk about competing, the journey into the performing world and how to follow that dream. It’s not easy looking forward into the unknown, but Mel’s figured out how it works for her.

Mel Lee starting sending stuff up to space, and then decided that pole dance was truly her passion. But her degree in Aeronautical Engineering has clearly set her in the right space to be training, performing and igniting the dreams of all polers around the universe.

No Leg No Worries … a second serving

In part 1, we talked about Andrew’s amputation and getting the disabled community more visible in pole and in life in general. This time, we’re talking more about competition, training, and otherwise just more good chat. Enjoy!

It’s time to meet a pretty extraordinary human, Andrew Gregory. 17 years after a motorcycle accident left his body in a state of disrepair, He opted to have is lower left limb removed in order to improve his living experience. Finding pole and aerial hammock prior to his amputation, he continued to progress and grow in the art, becoming an icon in his own right in pole sport in the UK and internationally. Alongside his wonderfully dry humour and overall matter of fact personality, he’s an advocate for inclusion and making disability visible not just in pole, but life in general. 

In part one we talked about the concept of growing a human inside you and then getting back to training, but this time, we’re talking about the growth of one of the best known competitions in the UK, Pole Art. If you’re planning getting stuck into this amazing comp from the point of view of the judge, competitor or audience, you’re in the right place.

Performance, Pregancy and Pole life

If theres one person I can personally say played a big part of my pole journey, it would be Lorna. Quick witted but calm, energetic but whole and a person who’s been through some absolutely amazing life changing and life growing (literally) times, you’ll not want to miss this amazing episode. We talk about the amazing growth of the world of pole, and what it takes to grow a human inside you, and then get back into training. What a legend.  

The behind the scenes excitement of reading your entries …

So, most of us don’t just invent a comp over night and then 2 months later its already online and ready to roll…unless you’re Jade Bensilum. On the 29th July 2023, we will witness the first ever Elite Pole Championships. New judging criteria, where the judges will be adjudicated themselves on their feedback and scoring. We’re slowly seeing the athletes announced in the invite-only Idols category, and more people are getting excited about who’s wanting to take the stage for the first time…here’s some vital info you should know!

Are we ready for our minds getting blown again!?

In the first part of Lisa’s incredible PS podcast, bringing psychology into the world of comps, we learned so much about our basic needs, our motivations and now we’re getting in a bit deeper. Learn more about your intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for competing. Ask yourself, ‘are you meeting your basic needs?’ And can you train yourself to deal with your NATS? …. (Negative Automatic Thoughts). Again, a truly world shattering episode!

If you don’t want to be judged, then maybe a competition isn’t for you.

We’re getting deeper in the the new judging criteria of the upcoming Elite Pole Championships. What is it? Why is it different, fairer, and more challenging than ever? Judges need to be tighter with their comments and this is where pole is heading with Stacey, and her partner in crime, Jade Bensilum at the helm. We’re stepping it up guys and so, if you wanna make sure you’re in the know…this is not to miss. Another amaing episode with the woman who’s seen it all, Stacey Snedden.

Jade Bensilum lives and breathes pole. Like many, she’s competed in the UK and internationally and is now part of the double act that organises Pole Theatre UK. But this year, she’s going bigger and she’s created a new platform…the Elite Pole Championships. A brand new event with an invite only ‘Pole Idols’ category, Elite, Pro and Semi Pro. So I thought it’s time to talk to the person behind it all. In this episode, I’m getting to the know the fast paced, giggly and energetic Jade, and warming you up for Ep 2…where we really get into the nitty gritty.

Be passionate, be straight to the point, and don’t work animals.

Stacey Snedden. Possibly the most well-known and respected competition organisers in the UK talks to us about her first time enjoying the scrutiny of the judges, and her unrivalled passion for pole. Having lead some of the most prestigious comps in the country, including Pole Theatre UK and Pole Art, she’s seen the industry closeup and personal for over 18 years. She’s seen it all: dogs on stage, cream pies and all the tricks anyone could possibly get their heads around, and now she’s gotten a whole new lust for life as a competitor herself. It was an honour to chat with her, so, grab yourself an hour, and let’s hear it!

When you give people space to be themselves…amazing things happen

As well as being a compare, BEXIITA is a proud studio owner, instructor and all round fabulous human. But, one of the biggest things that comes through is the pride she has for her students and friends, who started pole from nowhere, and now they’re creating amazing pole routines.

In this episode we talk about the amazing journey of starting pole to the achievement of performing, more amazing banter and pole chat, and otherwise, some light hearted reflection on why the hell do we do it in the first place!