Forget what you think you know about pole dancing!
Pole dancing comedian Siân Docksey (https://siandocksey.com) noticed how much pole dancing had improved her mental health, so she started asking other people how pole dancing has been a force for positive change in their lives. This grew into conversations about everything from creativity and gender identity to political activism and business skills.
Co-hosted with comedian Lulu Popplewell (https://www.instagram.com/lulubirdpopplewell/), the podcast speaks to sexy stick enthusiasts at all levels about what led them to the art of stick-dangling, and where it's taken them.
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Created by Siân Docksey, edited by Alice Rosenthal and Beth Crane with original music by Amelia Bayler.
How do you build a kinder relationship with your body to deal with the knocks life throws at you?
UK pole icon Annie Norris isn’t afraid to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to what a human body can go through. From a powerful sexual awakening that helped her connect pole dancers from all walks of life to their sensuality, to experiencing multiple miscarriages and surgery that kept her away from the pole for months, Annie’s 25 year pole journey has seen all the ups, downs and upside downs. Annie gives us the tea on starting a pole studio at the very dawn of the industry, the unexpected gig that put her signature heels style on the map, and pro tips for what keeps dancers coming back to the magic of pole dancing at all stages of life.
Listen in for our series finale and follow Annie on Instagram @annienorrisdancer (https://www.instagram.com/annienorrisdancer/) and @houseofslink (https://www.instagram.com/houseofslink/) for events, retreats and workshops!
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Pole the Other One! was created by Siân Docksey, edited by Beth Crane with original music by Amelia Bayler. Find us on Instagram: @poletheotherone (https://www.instagram.com/poletheotherone/)
21 May 2025
UGLY with Callum Stevens
What does “ugly” tell us about what we think is “beautiful?”
Pole movement artist Callum Stevens is known worldwide for his incredible flexibility and expressive, fluid routines. In this episode, Siân travels to Edinburgh to take Callum’s signature “Ugly Pole” workshop and explore his specialist subject: the huge range of things you can unlock in movement, dance and creative work by focussing on “ugly” instead of trying to force it into “beauty.” Callum uses “ugly” in his own practice and with other artists to open more creative possibilities, question what is “beautiful” and play with all the interesting material around the edges.
We talk about the joy of collaborating with artists across different mediums, what you can learn from the most undignified onstage performance mishaps, and balancing pole around another full-time career. Siân is delighted to find out she’s not the only poler who’s been massively overshadowed by seagulls and whose playlist includes unhealthy quantities of Lana Del Rey.
Taking this workshop was part of Siân’s QUEER NATURES Artist Residency with University of Exeter, funded by Arts & Humanities Research Council, with in a performance at Venus Pole London on 24 May 2025.
Find Callum on Instagram @callumspoledance (https://www.instagram.com/callumspoledance/)
Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying the show, you can help us keep making it by becoming a a Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/siandocksey) or leave a tip by buying us a Ko-Fi ! (https://ko-fi.com/poletheotheronepodcast)
Pole the Other One! was created by Siân Docksey, edited by Beth Crane with original music by Amelia Bayler. Find us on Instagram: @poletheotherone (https://www.instagram.com/poletheotherone/)
29 Apr 2025
SLINK with Jamie Taylor
How do you slink into the most confident and badass version of yourself?
A professional pole dancer since 2006, Old School Pole icon Jamie Taylor helps students from all walks of life celebrate their strength by mastering tricks on the pole and tap more deeply into their sexy, most vibrant selves. Renowned in the pole world for her trademark SERPENT POWER sessions and sensual movement classes, Jamie combines expert pole teaching with guided meditative movement that encourages everyone to stay wild and sizzle.
From the strip clubs where she discovered her craft to opening Defy Gravity Studio in the heart of Pembrokeshire, we dive into Jamie’s epic journey as a pole dance artist, performer and teacher, using pole as a magical instrument to make life more soulful, joyful and colourful.
Follow Jamie on Instagram @dgafandpole and join classes in-studio or online at www.defygravity.info (http://www.defygravity.info)
Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying the show, you can help us keep making it by becoming a a Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/siandocksey) or leave a tip by buying us a Ko-Fi ! (https://ko-fi.com/poletheotheronepodcast)
Pole the Other One! was created by Siân Docksey, edited by Beth Crane with original music by Amelia Bayler. Find us on Instagram: @poletheotherone (https://www.instagram.com/poletheotherone/)
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