Looking for a cat-themed event? 🐱🎭Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music, and burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year.Learn more at CatbaretShow.com--Burlesque performer, producer, podcaster, and founder of the Silver Tusk Awards, Viktor Devonne joins me for a thoughtful conversation about his creative life in burlesque.With over two decades as an artist and nearly 300 episodes of his podcast We Burlesque, Viktor has dedicated himself not only to performing, but to documenting, spotlighting, and supporting the ecosystem of burlesque through interviews, festivals, and awards.We talk about his early Rocky Horror influences, navigating the industry, producing responsibly in a small creative community, and what it means to stay engaged in the work over time.And of course, we talk about Samuel — his very handsome senior rescue cat — whose story includes a dramatic street rescue including a mouse-related emergency. 🎭 Connect with ViktorInstagram: @viktordevonneWe Burlesque: @weburlesqueSilver Tusk Awards: @silvertuskawardsListen to We Burlesque wherever you stream podcasts.🏆Projects MentionedWe Burlesque Podcast – Nearly 300 episodes chronicling performers and producers across the burlesque worldSilver Tusk Awards – An annual celebration spotlighting burlesque talent and contribution🐱 Stay Connected:Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspodFollow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshowGot a question or a story about your cat? 🐱 I’d love to hear from you! Message me on Instagram or email [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a fellow cat person. It truly helps this indie show grow.Support the showLogo by Logan Laveau