Ballroom dancing instructor Dolores Brainwater talks about her fortune in dancing, intern Casey shares stories from the reality show Botched, and concerned citizen Cockroach Rick discusses getting into politics.
Delores Brainwater revolutionized ballroom dancing with her unique solo performances and now teaches others.
Kasey shares their experiences as an intern on the reality show Botched and their aspirations in show business.
Delores Brainwater reminisces about her short-lived marriage to Arthur and her journey to find a new purpose after his passing.
Deep dives
Delores Brainwater's Dance Career
Delores Brainwater, a ballroom dancing instructor from South Carolina, shares her remarkable dance career. She gained fame for her unconventional solo performances, where she portrayed both the male and female roles, earning her the nickname 'Half and Half.' Delores reveals that she made a substantial income from dancing and retired comfortably. She now teaches dance to anyone willing to learn and dreams of taking over the dance space, revolutionizing the art form with her unique style.
Kasey's Internship on Botched
Kasey, originally from Ohio, is interning in Los Angeles on the set of the reality TV show 'Botched.' As an intern, Kasey's responsibilities include cleaning up post-surgery blood and repurposing it for donation and various other uses. Kasey reveals that on the show, Dr. Paul Nassif and Dr. Terry Dubrow predominantly fix two people per episode, enhancing their appearance and transforming their lives. Kasey shares their experiences working as an intern on the show, including the initial dislike from colleagues, which has gradually improved over time.
Delores Brainwater's Tragic Love Story
Delores Brainwater opens up about her short-lived marriage to Arthur, whom she had known her entire life. They got married one day and tragically, Arthur departed shortly after to serve in either the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Delores fondly remembers their passionate honeymoon night and the heartbreaking news she received from a note slipped under her door. Delores shares her journey back to the United States after Arthur's passing and her determination to find a new purpose in her life.
Kasey's Aspirations in Show Business
Kasey, an intern from Ohio, shares their aspirations in show business. While originally pursuing a pre-med degree, Kasey decided to switch paths and intern on the set of the TV show 'Botched.' Kasey hopes to have a lasting career in the entertainment industry and aspires to lead their show someday, focusing on making every space, whether person or vehicle, aesthetically pleasing. They also express a desire to challenge gender stereotypes and patriarchal norms prevalent in the industry.
Delores Brainwater and Cockroach Rick's Interesting Conversations
Delores Brainwater and Cockroach Rick engage in an interesting conversation about their respective backgrounds and experiences. Cockroach Rick reveals that he is the child of Beetlejuice and Hilary Duff, while Delores shares some upcoming shows, including a collaboration between Super Ego and Wild Horses for a murder mystery improv show. Additionally, Cockroach Rick expresses his desire to co-host a radio show with Scott Aukerman and promote his band, while Casey plugs the musician Dua Lipa. The episode ends with some plugs from the host and a hilarious discussion about cockroaches from Cockroach Rick.
Variotopia with Paul F. Tompkins
Paul F. Tompkins is taking his variety show, Variotopia, on the road with upcoming performances in Brooklyn, New York and Charleston, South Carolina. These shows promise an entertaining mix of comedy, music, and special guests. Those unable to attend in person can also enjoy a live stream of the show. In addition, Delores Brainwater mentions an upcoming Halloween show at the Ice House, and Scott Aukerman promotes the Comedy Bang Bang book and the podcast 'You Spring and Springsteen on My Bean' that he hosts with Adam Scott.
Ballroom dancing instructor Dolores Brainwater joins Scott to talk about making a fortune dancing, her former dancing partner/sweetheart, and M*A*S*H. Then, intern Casey from Ohio stops by to talk about working on the reality show Botched. Plus, concerned citizen Cockroach Rick drops by to talk about getting into politics.
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