The Shane Godliman Show

Jen Crane is the founder of Cirque Physio, a physical therapist, athletic trainer, board certified orthopaedic specialist, published author and general badass!  In this episode talked to Jen about her new goals for 2019 shifting her focus from her physio work to her work as a performer and an artist. How she has grown her brand so much since we last spoke. Her new revolutionary online program MyFlex. The alignment of her Social beliefs and her brand and her "Circus for Civil Liberties" movement, alongside lots more!   You can find out more about Jen's work and her online programs on her website www.cirquephysio.com    Follwo Jen on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cirquephysio/ and Instagram at @cirque_physio   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman   Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodlimanpole     Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review!   https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2

Gem Heywood is an Event Organiser, Performer, Choreographer and Teacher based in Bristol and the creator of Pole World Festival   In this episode we talk about how and why Gem created the Inter University Pole Dance Championships and the Pole World Festival, how she has made these event successful, creating a team around you, focusing on customer experience, her goals for the industry moving foreard and lots more   Follow Gem and PWF on Instagram! @gemheywood @poleworldfestival     Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodliman Email Shane - shanegodlimanpole@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 

Bentley Rebel is a Performer, Choreographer and Teacher based in New York and the creator of Flowology   In this episode we talk about how Bentley taught himself ballet and hip hop dance techniques without any formal training, why he prefers to freestlye his performances, how he teaches others to freestlye with confidence and style in his flowology workshops   Follow Bentley on Instagram! @bentleyrebel   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodliman Email Shane - shanegodlimanpole@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 

Joanna Nicholas is a researcher currently studying her PHD looking at the science of Pole Dancing, at the University of Western Australia   In this episode we talk about what makes people start Pole and why they stay, how Pole Dance compares to other fitness modalities in terms of energy expenditure and calories burned, the risk of injury within Pole, teaching styles, the future of Pole Sport and lots more interesting topics   Follow Joanna on Instagram! @poledancingresearch   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodliman Email Shane - shanegodlimanpole@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 

In Episode #041 I am joined once again by Peach Lee Ray and Toni Mansell to discuss Cultural Appropriation and Diversity in the Pole Industry after the recent black face incident   Recently in the Pole Community there was an incident of a competitor at a big international competiton that performed on stage wearing blackface in an attempt to do a tribute performance to Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act. After pictures and videos were published on Facebook and Instagram there was a large backlash against the competiton and the competitors which has sparked big debate within the community In this episode I talk with Peach and Toni about the divide of opinions within the Pole community and society as a whole on the issues of race and racial oppression, why blackface is seen by most as totally unncceptable in any situation, whether an individuals intention is more important than how their actions are percieved by others and many more subjects   Toni's original Blog - https://www.thepoliticalpoledancer.com/2018/03/19/the-pole-industry-blackface-shame/  Follow Toni - @mistypoledancer   Peach's Blog - www.polewithpeach.com  Follow Peach - @peachleeray   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodliman Email Shane - shanegodlimanpole@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 

Hannah Finn is a multi skilled circus artist, contortion coach and director of Emotive Circus Arts   In this episode we talk about Hannah's first full contemporary circus production "Evol" and her experience of creating her own show and we talk about the decline in market share and audience engagement in Contemporary Circus in recent years, new performance based workshops and lots more!   You can find information about Emotive Circus Arts at https://emotivecircusarts.com/ You can also find Hannah on Facebook at www.facebook.com/contortioncoach   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodliman Email Shane - shanegodlimanpole@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 

Marlo Fisken is the founder of Flow Movement, an internationlly renowned Pole Dance and Movement Coach, Performer and Judge   In this epsiode we talk about how Marlo transitioned from being focused on her personal competition career to her teaching, coaching creative dance, moving away from the 90-minute workshop format, working with Katy Bowman and lots more!   You can find Marlo on Instagram at @marloathlete   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodliman Email Shane - shanegodlimanpole@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2     

Todays podcats guest is the awesoem Kitty Velour! Kitty is Pole Dance Performer and Instructor from the UK who currently lives and teaches in and around Manchester   In this episode we talk about the struggle of differentiating between the stage persona and the person, Kittys history stripping and how her peers have viewed her as she has progressed in her career, why she doesnt compete, exciting upcoming projects and lots more!   You can find Kitty on Instagram at @kitty_velour    Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodliman Email Shane - shanegodlimanpole@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 

Kassia Portas is a Pole Instructor Instructor at Spin City Bristol, a Competitor, Performer, Judge and the face behind the Bristol Pole Championships In this episode I talk to Kassia about her competiton career, the ups and downs and how she has dealt with it all and evolved as a performer, we talk about the difference between teaching regular classes and workshops and how she comes up with new content, the Bristol Pole Championshipsand lots more!   You can follow Kassia on Instagram at @kassiaportas   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodliman Email Shane - shanegodlimanpole@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 

Ash Bond is a Yoga Instructor and a Creative Writing Teacher, Gabby Parker is a Circus Performer and a Handbalancing Instructor, They are the co-authors of the new book "The Handstanding Yogi - The How's, Why's and WTF's of Being Upside Down"   In this episode we discuss the process of taking an idea for a workshop and turning it into a book, the writing and publishing process, the pro's and con's of working on a collaborative artistic project, how the book has been received since it has been released, Ash's occassional drunken moments of creative genius and more   You can buy the book at www.handstandyogi.com and you can follow Ash and Gabby on Instagram at @handstandyogi   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodlimanpole Follow The Show on Facebook - www.facebook.com/theshanegodlimanshow Email Shane - shanegodlimanshow@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2

Crimson Minxxx is the host of the Pole Parlour Podcast and Owner/Instructor at Minx and Muse in Austin Texas In this episode I put Crimson on the other side of the mic as we talk about Crimsons work as a graphic designer before Pole, how Pole Parlour began as a blog and transformed into a Podcast, Interviewing awesome Polers, her brand new space, the fiercely feminine playhouse Minx and Muse, what she would like to see from the Pole Industry moving forward and lots more!   You can check out Crimsons Pole Parlour Podcast and Merch at www.poleparlour.com  you can check out her sudio space at https://www.minxandmuse.com/  You can also follow Pole Parlour on Instagram at @poleparlour   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman  Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodlimanpole  Follow The Show on Facebook - www.facebook.com/theshanegodlimanshow  Email Shane - shanegodlimanshow@gmail.com    Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 

Josh Taylor is a Pole Dance Instructor and Performer who has been travelling and teaching all over the world for just over 6 years and has recently just moved back to London In this episode we talk about lots of fascinating subjects including how Josh’s personal journey of travel and self discovery has led him to understand his role as an Instructor more deeply, understanding the role of the environmental and interpersonal context in communicating valuable information as a teacher, how students values shape their behaviour in classes and their relationship with Pole as a whole and the role instructors should play in facilitating each individuals journey, the affects of competiton culture on the individual and lots more!   If you want to get in touch with Josh, you can find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jhbtaylor or you can follow him on Instagram at @joshtaylorpoledance    Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodlimanpole Follow The Show on Facebook - www.facebook.com/theshanegodlimanshow Email Shane - shanegodlimanshow@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review!   https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2

Chet Morjaria is an educator, editor, writer, and speaker. He is the founder and head coach of Strength Education and is also the former managing editor for the Breaking Muscle fitness magazine In this episode we talk about what Chet does at Strength Education, how his coaching philosphies have grown as he himself as a person has grown, creating an optimal learning environment as a coach, building a team of trustworthy and competent teachers around you amongst many other fascinating topics!   You can find out more about Chet's work by visiting either www.strengtheducation.com or www.chetmojaria.com , you can also find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StrengthEducation/ or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573545561&ref=br_rs you can also follow him on Instagram at @chetmorjaria   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodlimanpole Follow The Show on Facebook - www.facebook.com/theshanegodlimanshow Email Shane - shanegodlimanshow@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2  

Tracee Kafer is the founder of "Finding Your Freestyle", she is a choreographer and a movement artist who teaches creative expression and discovery through dance alongside many other fascinating concepts In this episode we talk about what might attract people to Pole Dance specifically, the idea of the 'wounded healer' and how your personal journey influences your perspectives and teaching philosophies, how Finding Your Freestyle started and what it is all about, how Tracee creates an enviroment for people to feel open and comfortable to express themselves and many more fascinating topics!   You can find out more about Tracee's Finding Your Freestyle courses at http://www.findingyourfreestyle.com/ or you can find Tracee on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/traceekafer or follow her on Instagram at @traceekafer or @findingyourfreestyle   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodlimanpole Follow The Show on Facebook - www.facebook.com/theshanegodlimanshow Email Shane - shanegodlimanshow@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review!   https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2

Yvonne Smink is an internationally renowned Pole Dance Performer, Instructor, Competitor and Judge In this episode we talk about developing your own style without a dance background, how Yvonne thinks of and develops concepts for her competition and showcase routines like her Pole Art France routine, the differences between Chinese Circus Pole and Pole Dance styles, overcoming the need to over analyse your performances and more! If you want to reach out to Yvonne you can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/YvonneSminkPoledanceArtist/ or you can follow her on Instagram at @yvonnesmink   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodlimanpole Follow The Show on Facebook - www.facebook.com/theshanegodlimanshow Email Shane - shanegodlimanshow@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2