IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!

And, very on brand for us - we had tech issues and posted this LATE!

We have a moment of reflection of doing this podcast for the last 12 months and our favorite moments.

Special thanks to everyone who has joined us on this wild ride and to you, our listeners!

Here's to the next year of pole, podcasting and chaos!

Please forgive our captions - AI was responsible. <3

Honey Honey! I can see a STAR all the way from here!

Emily & Charles are joined by the current Miss Pole Dance ACT: Honey! Learn what goes into 13 years of pole dancing and 11 consecutive years of competing. From kitten heels & vaseline on the teeth to 8 inches and... still vaseline on the teeth?

Lube up your smiles & get ready to laugh with Australia's Capital Sweetheart.

@honeyhoney_poledance

@ispin.canberra

Mentions:

@misspoledanceact

@misspoledanceaustralia

@physipolecanberra

@gracie.demos

@emshannez 

@dr.emilyrausch 

@kweenkongofficial

@thepole.physio

@cirque_physio

@rise.the.night

@leighannspeaking

@therealfelixcane

@andreajameslui

Best Episode ever - Pokemon and Pole! Charlie JUST landed back in Oz so have another - pre-made- chaos special. Mentions: @ditavonqueef @andreajameslui @hardcoreupandcoming @risquepolecompetition @katyevepoledancer @apolelin @spillthebbtpodcast @bodylanguagebyronbay @missfilly.poledancer

Guess what - Charlie is still living his best life in Canada! Here's something we prepared earlier!

All the good, Chaotic things.

Our closed captions were done by AI - We do apologize for any spelling and grammar errors.

The ghost of Mischka's pole icon past is here to cause some chaos.

It's Brady Stevens!

We get the FULL.BRADY.EXPERIENCE -Delving into his pole journey, pole pension and the expectation of upholding a studio identity.

You can catch Brady this weekend at Miss Pole Dance Victoria + at Raven Health and Blackbird studios

Brady

@bradystevens

@ravenhealthaus

Black Bird

https://www.blackbirdstudios.com.au/

Tix still available for Miss Pole Dance Victoria

Charlie is overseas - so have something we recorded weeks ago!

Emily and Charlie chat all things biology, career options and - thanks to Mr Fox - Our thoughts on good stage names!

We do also chat a bit about Emily's experience with endometriosis. If you would like to learn more about the disease - head to

https://endometriosisaustralia.org/understanding-endometriosis/

Mentions:

@mrfoxpole

@missmaplerose

@lilaluxx

@mischkapoledancer

Emily & Charlie get Dan & Dirty with the global pole community’s ratbag little brother, Dan Rosen. The trio talk social media, confrontation & being chronically online. Strap in, Susans, we’re going shit-talking. @danrosenpole @polelols @thepoledestroyers poledancewithdan.com Mentions: @maddiesparkledancer @therealfelixcane @misspoledanceaustralia @oonakofficial @zorayajudd @aletheaaustineyes @jenynebutterfly @poleicon @ibaileyhartyou @brendan_irving @albertamores_polesport @natashawangpole @marlofisken @michelleshimmy @bluephoenixpoleandfitness @bethany_finlay_pole_aerialist @bobbispolestudio @cleothehurricane @bobbispolestudioperth @apolelin @carliehunter @dirdybirdy @andre_poledancer @aliciajoan_poledancer betterhelp.com yubico.com

Fans of a back end, Charlie & Emily finish their re-cap of Pole Icon. Tune in as they gush & gab about their favourite performances from what they consider Pole-Christmas in July… in June. You can still watch the whole comp at poleicon.com.au

Join Emily & Charlie as they recap their whirlwind visit to Sydney for the most Iconic pole competition around. The Whole 8 Inches shares their perspective on the performances from Pole Icon & they yap so hard we had to split it in 2! You can still watch the whole comp at poleicon.com.au

Emily & Charlie are joined by Pole Icon 2023 Winner Miss Filly as she prepares to hand over her crown. Filly shares insights on competing, judging & naming cats.

FYI this Episode does have a few tech issues - we are sorry! @missfilly.poledancer @missfillyinstitute of pole Catch Pole Icon 2024 TODAY, July 29th at the Evan theatre in Penrith https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=POLEICON24 @poleiconaustralia

A Pole New Mr World Welcome to the podcast, for the first time ever, Mr Pole Dance World! This week Emily interviews Charlie about his recent title winning performance - as though he needed an excuse to talk more! More than just a white man with a podcast, Charlie now has a sash, a crown and too many opinions. Plus: catch Emily & Charlie in the flesh this weekend at Pole Icon! Get your final tickets from: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=POLEICON24

It Pole Myths BUSTED in this episode! We find the most common myths around and see if we can throw them somewhat carelessly to the Swing - Spin - Wind!

Emily & Charles are joined by slinky slow-mo superstar Katy Eve to talk all things Risqué Pole Competition. Katy shares her passion for coordinating Canberra comps & what it means to run Australia’s sexiest pole studio. Catch the livestream of Risqué on Saturday October 12 at 3pm ADST. https://www.thebrassroom.com.au/risque @katyevepoledancer @risquepolecompetition @thebrassroom @friskpoledancecomp

@dancefilthy

@_azradancer

@benjaminbutterfly_

@lolaograce

@briefsfactory

@devereuxxo

@honeyhoney_poldance

@chrissiejacko

@ruebenkayeofficial

It's the week of Mr Pole Dance International!

Em check's in with Charlie to see how he is feeling, while also discussing the truly important, age old question; Can you be "Softly Cunty".

Costume Extraordinaire @gayleentuckwood

The People’s Pole Princess, Dame Chilli Rox, joins the podcast this week to talk all things Pole Icon! Chilli spills the beans on, well everything, ever. Leaving Emily & Charlie even more in awe of her. Pole Icon is on June 29 at EVAN Theatre. https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=POLEICON24 @chillirox @poleiconaustralia @poleclasssydney Mentions, oh so many mentions: @candiceleighpole @jamilla @bobbispolestudio @bobbeepins @ibaileyhartyou @lukewilliambern @emshannez @therealfelixcane @carliehunter @shannynleonie @sj.pri @clubhellaheels @cxixbrand @missfilly.poledancer @alyssaedwards_1 @kweenkongofficial @hannahcondaofficial @spankie_jackzon @dualitypole @redhotrichboy @gracie.demos @suzieqpole @tobyjmonson @sophiyamusic @bluephoenixpoleandfitness @gotcha4life @nicocasa @jacalynx

Simone AKA The Pole Physio joins Charlie & Em to nerd out about injury prevention & the importance of caring for your body while being a hot slut. A total nerd, Sim has over 10 years experience in both pole dancing and physiotherapy and shares her hot takes on body awareness in the world of pole. Book an appointment here https://www.thepolephysio.com/

The Pole Physio Instagram @thepole.physio

Miss Pole Dance Victoria Info HERE @misspoledancevictoria

Your Chaotic Co-Hosts.

Follow Us on Instagram!

@thewhole8inchespodcast

Emily LeStrange @daddyslittlemisfitchild

Charlie Love @Charlie.Love_

After talking far too long about threesomes & feet, Emily & Charlie revisit what they asked themselves back in episode 1: Why do we pole dance? Self-reflection, unsolicited advice, a rant about the national budget and chats about Mr Pole Dance World make this episode… well it’s published. Co-Hosts

Emily Le'Strange @daddyslittlemisfitchild

Charlie Love @charlie.love_

@thewhole8inchespodcast

After a brief chat with a surprise guest, Charlie & Emily talk about how the world’s pretty fucked hey.

Yay pole dancing! Mentions: @thelouwall @xmarissaj @chelseaaaayyy @chillirox Find us on Instagram

@thewhole8inchespodcast

Emily & Charlie meander through the topics of shoulder mounts & clavicles, Legally Blonde, ageing, energy drinks, the use of the term Exotic and a shift in the pole community.

Emily and Charlie reminisce about Charlie's recent brief visit to Melbourne, and discover where he left his dignity.

Brief mentions of BODY HAIR and omg did some one say Pole Icon Line Up?

(Emily wrote this description this week - Soz Charlie!)

Co-Hosts

Charlie Love - @charlie.love_

Emily Le'Strange @daddyslittlemisfitchild

@thewhole8inchespodcast

Charlie & Emily obsess over Jojo Siwa, Charlie talks about 3 different people named Brian, and both discuss trends and fame within the pole community!

Lights! Camera! Fractions! Em & Charlie talk about the maths behind getting on stage as a competitive pole dancer… and by maths we mean, how much money are you spending on shoes & crystals? This episode contains a list of things to consider and how much you might want to budget before deciding to compete. Co Hosts

Emily LeStrange

Charlie Love

@thewhole8inchespodcast

This week, Emily & Charlie crack open their minds for you to peek inside while talking about little about the relationship between mental health and pole. Charlie shares openly about his experience with depression over the years. If you are experiencing depression or thoughts of self harm or suicide, you can access support from the resources below.

The Rockit Foundation provides individuals with financial aid to access immediate mental health supports. @the_rockit_foundation

https://therockitfoundation.com/contact-us 13YARN is a 24/7 phone counselling service for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people 13yarn.org.au Phone: 13 92 76 1800RESPECT is a 24/7 phone support service for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their website also has links to a range of support services for women. 1800respect.org.au Phone: 1800 737 732 Text: 0458 737 732 QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Qlife.org.au Phone: 1800 184 527 (3pm - midnight daily) Webchat available on their website. Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association is the national peak body representing sex workers and sex worker organisations and projects in Australia and has a list of resources on their website. scarletalliance.org.au Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Lifeline.org.au Phone: 13 11 14

She's a tiny ball of muscles and personality - It's Stephanie Jane! Current Miss Pole Dance South Australia and Northern Territory!

Join us on Steph's journey and to know another of our competitors heading to The Enmore Theatre in November!

Tickets are on sale now for Miss Pole Dance Australia NOW:

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MISSPOLE24&utm_source=www.enmoretheatre.com.au&utm_medium=CV_site

Co Hosts:

@charlie.love_ @daddyslittlemisfitchild

Special Guest

@steph_x_pole

Special Mentions

@carliehunter

@thepoleboutique

@misspoledancesouthaustralia

@andreajameslui

@thepole.physio

You have heard of Girl Math, get ready for Pole Math! (Part One) Charlie & Em pretend like they know how to count in this episode where they break down the realistic costs of getting into pole. Happiness has a price and usually the option to pay in instalments.

The unofficial recap of FRISK Pole Competition; Charlie's personality trait draw and general shinanigans PLUS.... Em & Charlie are ALSO joined by Naarm-based, pole dancing, sound wizard Hauswife! Talking all things music, Hauswife is desperate to share their insight into what makes or breaks a pole performance when it comes to audio. DJ hauswife

@hauswifee

Co Hosts

Emily @daddyslittlemisfitchild

Charlie @charlie.love_

Instagram

@thewhole8inchespodcast

Guess who’s broken back in the house! Emilia Obscure and Charles Padam are joined by current Miss Pole Dance Australia AND Australian Pole Champion, Mischka! Misch shares how she went from dirt-driveway singer to Pole Icon with a little detour via triathlons, exercise physiology and a spinal injury. We don’t think you’re ready for this jellyfish! Mischka

Web/Classes/Info - https://www.mischkapoledancer.com/

Insta - @mischkapoledancer

Co Hosts

Emily LeStrange @daddyslittlemisfitchild

Charlie Love @charlie.love_

The Pod @thewhole8inchespodcast

Charlie & Em meet up in person for the first time this season and quickly fall down a rabbit hole of gossip about hot tea within and outside the pole community. Mentioned Artists: Ruby @polekadotruby

Co-Hosts

Emily Le'Strange @daddyslittlemisfitchild

Charlie Love @charlie.love_

Meanjin migaloo Charlie Love and Naarm-based, non-binary, Emily Le’Strange catch up with Wakka Wakka woman Bizzi Lavelle to chat about pole, burlesque, representation and navigating cultural appropriation & racism in performance spaces. Guest Speaker Bizzi Lavellex

@bizzilavellex @point.of.change_

Performers mentioned @lilmiss_sammi @ruby_corvette

CO-HOSTS

Emily Le'Strange @daddylittlemisfitchild

Charlie Love @charlie.love_

After being pole dancers for 20 years combined, Charlie & Emily know all too well the reputation the sport holds when it comes to injuries. This episode delves into injury, recovery and prevention, with a gentle detour via Taylor Swift and a crotchet penis. Follow us on Instagram!

@TW8IPodcast

@daddyslittlemisfitchild

@charlie.love_

No introduction necessary. Join us mid-sentence as we meander through what the pole competition calendar says for the rest of 2024!

Find us on instagram!

Charlie Love - @charlie.love_

Emily LeStrange - @daddyslittlemisfitchild

The Pod - @thewhole8inchespodcast

Anyone who’s been in the pole community for a hot minute knows there’s no “off-season” for pole competitions. With comps running like Forrest 12 months a year, it can be confusing and overwhelming to keep track of. In this episode, Charlie and Emily will add to that confusion by talking nonsense about upcoming pole events across Australia. Stay tuned for part 2 to get the full calendar.

Carly Hunter's Show - https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/red-district-af2024

Emily and Charlie talk setting goals for pole progress in 2024. Sharing their unsolicited tips on how to achieve the things they haven’t done successfully yet, as well as their own goals (delusions) for this year.

Charlie - @charlie.Love_

Emily - @daddyslittlemisfitchild

@thewhole8inchespodcast

Starting 2024 real & raw. Emily & Charlie both ended the year by catching COVID, and since they’ve been gone, they can breathe for the first time.

Masks are down in this honest introduction to the year, sharing goals, realisations and dark humour.

Catch us on Instagram!

@thewhole8inchespodcast

Emily Le'Strange

@daddyslittlemisfitchild

Charlie Love

@charlie.love_

Charlie & Emily catch up and talk about Disney movies, training & dealing with 'anonymous' homophobes online.

Mentions:

@gigisolara

Matthew Shields

@pole.baby

@kristina_ninja

@ladanceclasses

@todrick

We saw you from across the stage and liked your vibe! Charlie & Emily jump into bed with current Miss Pole Dance Victoria and Second Runner Up for Miss Pole Dance Australia 2023, Renée Tigerlily. Learn all about what goes into creating a performance for the national stage in the final episode of 2023.

Co-Hosts

@charlie.love_

@daddyslittlemisfitchild (Emily Le'Strange)

Guest

@reneetigerlily https://www.blackbirdstudios.com.au/

Emily & Charlie catch up on their lives, toilet habits and what they look for as a student when attending a class. #ButterflyGarden

Jakub - The Pole Wizard

https://thepolewizard.com/

It's our first ever guest!

We welcome Lynn - Director of Hanger 66 in Brisbane and epic pole dancer!

The trio discuss the topic of f*ckery that is getting back into pole and falling in love with it again while comparing ourselves....to our past selves.

It's a lil bit real and raw - touching on some serious topics of body image and mental health (but we keep our usual nonsense as well) so if this isn't your vibe, maybe skip this ep for the week.

LOVE Charlie and Emily.

Hanger 66 Brisbane

https://www.hanger66.com.au/

Lynn's Instagram @lynnt219

We start off STRONG with Em's Dad hopping on the power tools, terrible impressions and discussing phobias, one of which is not being gripped properly to jump on the pole!

Join us for GRIPSPIRACEY (Part 1 ) What happened to dry hands! What is grip! Allegations from Reddit! Gripetiquette! Flakes!

And the usual nonsense from your two favourite Pole Co - Hosts, Charlie Love and Emily Le'Strange.

Reddit Post

https://www.reddit.com/r/poledancing/comments/qukc49/did_dry_hands_discontinuego_out_of_business/

The *almost* last episode of our Miss Pole Dance Australia series!

Join Charlie Love and Emily Le'Strange as they navigate recording LIVE and TOGETHER in the same room with one microphone, barely any voice from screaming at their friends onstage and penis pet-names! (Thanks, Chilli Rox!)

#HamCandle

***Please forgive our Audio. We tried, we did not conquer but we have learnt MANY things!

WE HAVE AN INSTAGRAM NOW!

Go have a follow here https://instagram.com/thewhole8inchespodcast?utm_source=qr&igshid=ZmwzazAxNG52ZmEz

Consider this your Miss Pole Dance Australia pre-drinks. Charlie and Emily talk about what they’re looking forward to seeing at the Enmore Theatre this coming weekend, sharing their favourite Miss Pole Dance performances from past years and introduce the final competitor in the lineup - Chilli Rox’s Showgirl.

Welcome to Episode 2! Consider this your unofficial introduction to Miss Pole Dance Australia - Australia’s Premier Pole Dance competition. As Emily and Charlie prepare to attend MPDA live in Sydney, they share its history, this year’s lineup and their unofficial opinions on the competition they’ve never qualified for. Whether you’re new to the pole community or a seasoned pro, tune in to get all (some of) the goss before the live final on November 4th at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre. Content warning: Schapelle Corby, Reflux, Wombats.

Want more?

Miss Pole Dance Australia Website

Jamilla Deville YouTube

Welcome to the first episode of THE WHOLE EIGHT INCHES a podcast about the vibrant world of Pole Dancing (Most of the time!). Meet Emily Le'Strange and Charlie Love - Aussie Poler's from opposite pods, one in QLD and one in VIC who will take you on a rollicking adventure packed with pole history, hair flicks and ridiculous stories and laughter as they chat about their experiences in the scene and what it means to be a pole dancer. This very first ep, Emily recalls the first time meeting Charlie, and fangirling. And Charlie likens himself to a needy puppy! This ain't your average dance class - We dance in... The Whole 8 Inches!

Welcome Azra! Non-binary finery & serpentine stripper royalty Azra joins Charlie & Emily to chat about their recent win and preparation for Miss Pole Dance Australia.

Some of Azra's titles from this year alone include:

Dance Filthy Semi-Pro: Winner

Podium Goddess Semi-Pro Low Flow: Winner

Pole Icon Upcoming Icon: Winner

Miss Pole Dance NSW: Winner

Miss Nude Australia: 1st Runner Up

@_azradancer

Mentions:

@bobbispolestudio

@mpdnsw

@misspoledanceaustralia

@floorplaycompetition

@dancefilthy

@poleiconaustralia

@billiebrooklyn

@rosieroesler

@andre_poledancer

@justpolefitness

@indipoledance

@pda.online

Surprise Ep!

The lineup for MPDA 2024 dropped today so here's a special live reaction from Charlie & Emily while Em drives to a nail appointment.

Check out @misspoledanceaustralia for all your ticketing updates.

MPDA will be on November 2nd at The Enmore Theatre.

Reigning Queen of everything, Mischka, joins Charlie & Emily to chat about what it means to be the current title holder of the three largest pole competitions in Australia: Australian Pole Championships, Miss Pole Dance Australia & Pole Icon. 

Misch shares her training tips & talks about finally stopping to smell the sashes. 

@mischkapoledancer

Mentions:

@poleiconaustralia

@misspoledanceaustralia

@australianpole

@chillirox

@lisa_d_poledancer

@bradystevens

@natty_stephens

@this.is.a.studio

@flexersize_

@danrosenpole

@thepoledestroyers

@joannalittlewoodjohnson_pole

@andreajameslui

Welcome Alicia Joan!

Emily battles tech difficulties as Charlie asks the hard and fast questions of the newly appointed Miss Pole Dance Victoria Alicia Joan!

Your Hosts:

@daddyslittlemisfitchild

@charlie.love_

Where you can find Alicia:

@aliciajoan_poledancer

@aliciajoandesigns

@becalicious_poleduo

Patreon: AliciaJoan_PoleDancer

Other Mentions:

@pole.divas

@misspoledancevictoria

@misspoledanceaustralia

@mrpoledancecompetition

@auspoleartchampionships

Charlie’s back from his Canadian Tour and gone again to Aotearoa /New Zealand!

The duo run through a quick catch up of some of the things that have been going on including Emily’s inability to prep for an up coming comp, Charlie's Travel plans and Miss Pole Dance Victoria and Miss Pole Dance ACT and Miss Pole Dance WA reflections and winners!
Our Hosts
@daddyslittlemisfitchild
@charlie.love_
Mentions:
@mishckapoledancer @andreajameslui @abbiechatfield @vialsss @redefine_fitltd @natashawangpole @reneetigerlily @physipolesunshinecoast @studiophenix_mtl @lorisaonthestage @pole.divas @misspoledancevictoria @misspoledanceact @aliciajoan_poledancer @__lucieinthesky__ @jess.polediva @honeyhoney_poledance @red_pole94 @dixiepoledance @katyevepoledancer @eris_xx_ @_amysanga @bradystephens @lorienstarkpolediva @chillirox @pole.miki @cleopoledancer @la.ophelia.b @imogen_pole_

It's that time of the year!! Miss Pole Dance Australia was last weekend and there are thoughts, feelings and a just an overwhelming feeling of just WOW!

While you may have seen a 2D version of Charlie swaning around - he is still in Japan! So please welcome our first ever guest host MR. FOX.

Host Emily Le' Strange @daddyslittlemisfitchild

Guest Host - Mr Fox @mrfoxpole

MPDA - @misspoledanceaustralia

It was the night before Pole Christmas....

And Charlie and Emily interview MPDWA - Sasha Nikita!

Emily reveals a secret they've been keeping about Nikki Webster - while also getting to know Sasha's Journey to the Enmore Stage.

Which is literally tomorrow.

Tickets are still on sale here - you do not want to miss this night of nights!

@sasha_nikita_pole

@thewhole8inchespodcast

@charlie.love_

@daddyslittlemisfitchild