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Episode Overview: (Release Date: April 20, 2023) In this episode, we speak with Maia Pussy Sparkles who shares their experiences with gender studies students at the University of Utah’s Asia Campus on their life as a queer drag and burlesque performer in Seoul, South Korea. Maia (he/she/they | IG: @maia.p.sparkles) is Seoul’s Premium Drag Bear and a member of the House of Tease who also takes part in the Seoul School of Burlesque Class Act showcases as a mentor and host. In this episode, Maia walks us through their journey with drag, sexuality, and gender identity. Check out their IG profile while listening in on the podcast discussion.

Production: This interview was recorded February 16, 2022 at the University of Utah’s Asia Campus in South Korea. This episode is hosted by Dr. Kera Lovell and edited/produced by Joel Atkinson and Katie Park. The Communications Manager for this episode is Darian Brown.

Trigger: Mentions of Conversion Therapy, Homophobia, Transphobia, Discrimination

#drag #gender #masculinity #pronouns #femininity #sexuality

Socials: 

Maia P. Sparkles IG: https://www.instagram.com/maia.p.sparkles/?hl=en

House of Tease: https://www.instagram.com/house.of.tease/