Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

EP. 368 - Bridget Barkan (Scissor Sisters)

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Dec 12, 2025
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Bridget Barkan
Bridget Barkan, a dynamic singer, actress, and burlesque performer, spills the tea on the Scissor Sisters' upcoming 2025 reunion. She shares heartfelt insights about finding her voice and the emotional weight of their first shows in over a decade. Bridget contrasts her burlesque club's intimacy with the extravagance of arena performances. She also discusses overcoming industry comparison and her unique journey into entertainment, including performing in a boxing ring. Plus, she reveals fun anecdotes about living with Daniel Franzese!
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INSIGHT

Performance As Spiritual Connection

  • Bridget Barkan describes performing as a sacred, church-like connection where she absorbs and shares energy with the audience.
  • She balances that transcendence with physical self-care to sustain demanding shows.
ANECDOTE

Running A Burlesque Club

  • Bridget runs a burlesque club in New York and was instructed to show power and control when hosting.
  • She learned to serve the audience while maintaining authority, even giving playful lap dances to older couples.
INSIGHT

Touring Feels Like A Precious Reunion

  • Bridget felt psychic about the Scissor Sisters reunion and treated the tour as possibly their last shared chapter.
  • That urgency made each show feel precious and deepened on- and off-stage camaraderie.
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