Buster's Beat

Buster's Beat
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Buster's Beat," the podcast where we dive deep into the vibrant world of queer artistry and performance. Hosted by the incomparable Buster Pants, a beloved local drag king hailing from Salem, Massachusetts, "Buster's Beat" promises to be your go-to destination for engaging conversations with the LGBTQ+ community.
Join Buster Pants as they sit down with a diverse array of queer artists and performers, delving into their experiences, inspirations, and the challenges they've overcome on their journey to self-expression. From drag performers to musicians, comedians to visual artists, "Buster's Beat" celebrates the rich tapestry of talent within the LGBTQ+ community.
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The podcast focuses on queer artistry and performance, celebrating diverse topics such as the history and political nature of drag, personal journeys in comedy and music, queer identity exploration, and community dynamics, with episodes featuring discussions on community infighting, queer joy, and experiences in unconventional performance venues.

Welcome to “Buster’s Beat,” the podcast where we dive deep into the vibrant world of queer artistry and performance. Hosted by the incomparable Buster Pants, a beloved local drag king hailing from Salem, Massachusetts, “Buster’s Beat” promises to be your go-to destination for engaging conversations with the LGBTQ+ community.
Join Buster Pants as they sit down with a diverse array of queer artists and performers, delving into their experiences, inspirations, and the challenges they’ve overcome on their journey to self-expression. From drag performers to musicians, comedians to visual artists, “Buster’s Beat” celebrates the rich tapestry of talent within the LGBTQ+ community.
🎙️ In this episode of Buster’s Beat, your favorite toxic boyfriend Buster Pants sits down with longtime friend and fellow queer creative Asher Isaac — lead singer of Bella’s Bartok and self-proclaimed sad bastard cowboy musician.
They dive into:
🌈 What it means to grow up queer in small-town scenes
🎺 The evolving (and queering) lineup of Bella’s Bartok
🚐 Life on the road, from bunkers in East Germany to New England dive bars
🎭 Navigating toxic masculinity, chosen family, and the politics of performance
🔥 Creating safe spaces in festival culture and setting boundaries with confidence
If you’ve ever felt like the only queer at the campsite or wanted to scream into the void with glitter and purpose — this one’s for you.
👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more drag, music, and madness.
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🔊 Follow: @pantsbuster | @bellasbartok | @peabody_tv
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