15 The Legendary Syd Xtravaganza (Sydney Baloue)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our first Ballroom episode! Sydney Baloue (AKA Syd Xtravaganza)</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is a ballroom archivist and historian as well as a</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">producer of</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">HBO Max's Legendary</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">who </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">joins us to define Ballroom Culture and discuss how it is crossing over to the mainstream. We define Ballroom terms; the different categories of Vogue, Dip vs. Deathdrop, Shade vs. Reading, and the various types of Queens. We talk '</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Realness' and Trans identity in ballroom, how</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">sex and sexuality are expressed in ballroom, and finally</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Sex Work, lack of protection, and discrimination in the ballroom community. This week we encourage Cumpanions to donate to <a href= "http://www.theokraproject.com">The Okra Project</a> and <a href= "https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/for-the-gworls-rent-and-gender-affirming-surgery-fund/"> For the Gworls</a>. DM your receipts for a personalized video!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not familiar with Ballroom? We encourage you to watch</span> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNE6nv3-l1w"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Paris is Burning</span></em></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">if you haven’t already before you listen.</span></p> <p>Follow Sydney at @sydneybaloue</p> <p>Follow us at @HowCumPodcast, Remy at @RemyKassimir </p> <p>Sign up for access to extras for only $5 at <a href= "patreon.com/howcum">patreon.com/howcum</a></p> <p>Check out our <a href="howcumpodcast.com">website</a> for live shows & merch!</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To find your perfect sofa and get 20% off all orders, go to <a href= "Allform.com/howcum">Allform.com/howcum</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks  Sweet Vibratio