Pole Obsession

The WAPC Conversation: Rules, Responsibility & the Bigger Picture

Send us Fan Mail After the events at the WA Pole Championships, there’s been a lot of conversation — about costumes, rules, approvals, disqualifications and how competition decisions are made. In this episode, Felix and Elizabeth talk openly about what actually happened, why the rules exist, and the responsibility that sits with competitors, coaches, judges and organisers. But this conversation is about much more than one costume or one competition. We talk about what it really takes to run pole competitions across Australia, the financial and personal investment behind creating these stages, the standards required to keep competitions fair and consistent, and why protecting the future and professionalism of competitive pole matters. We also address some of the questions and criticism that have come out of the weekend — including costume approvals, previous competitions, coaching, grip, music and where responsibility ultimately sits. This isn’t about shutting down conversation. It’s about having the whole conversation. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Remembering Jamilla Deville | From Australia’s First Pole Studio to the Global Stage

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Jamila Deville, one of the very first pole instructors in Australia and a true pioneer of the global pole community. From her early days performing and teaching at Sydney’s first pole studio in 2004, to touring the world and now building her life in Nashville, Jamila shares stories the pole world has never heard before. In this episode, we dive into: The early days of pole in Australia and how she helped shape the industry. The differences between Australian pole and pole culture around the world. Controversial topics, including the intersection of stripping and pole dancing. What it takes to pioneer a movement, write a book, and keep innovating. And, of course, what’s next for her in the ever-evolving world of pole. Whether you’re a dancer, an instructor, or just fascinated by the rise of this incredible art form, this conversation is raw, inspiring, and full of insight from one of pole’s true legends. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Tammy Morris: Ben Affleck, J.Lo, Pole Dancing & the Story Behind the Headlines

Send us Fan Mail When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship dominated headlines in the early 2000s, one woman suddenly found herself at the centre of one of Hollywood’s biggest stories. In this exclusive conversation, she shares how she got into the adult entertainment industry, what really happened from her perspective, and what it was like to become the focus of worldwide media attention. We also dive into the often-debated differences between stripping and pole dancing, the evolution of the industry, and why it’s time for our community to stop dividing itself and start supporting one another. This is an honest conversation about fame, stigma, resilience, and the power of owning your story. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Have We Found the World’s First Pole Studio? | Part 1

Send us Fan Mail After months of researching the earliest days of pole, we think we’ve found the answer. In Part 1, we sit down with Tammy Morris—former exotic dancer, international performer, pole pioneer and one of Canada’s earliest pole studio owners. Tammy takes us back to the 1990s, revealing how pole tricks were learned before YouTube, social media and competitions, what touring the world was really like, and the fascinating story behind what is believed to be the world’s very first pole competition—where she placed second. This conversation challenged so much of what we thought we knew about pole history, and it’s only the beginning. In Part 2, Tammy shares the extraordinary Hollywood chapter of her life, including becoming one of the world’s most famous strippers and her connections to Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and the tabloid headlines that followed. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Why So Many Pole Studios Are Closing: The Reality of Running a Pole Studio in 2026

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about opening a pole studio? Listen to this first. In this episode of Pole Obsession, we’re diving into the reality of running a pole studio in today’s economy. From rising rent and operating costs to declining profits and increasing competition, we explore why so many studios are struggling to survive. We discuss the latest statistics on small businesses, reveal how many Australian pole studios have closed in recent years, and chat with The Pole Wizard, Jakub, from the UK about what he’s seeing overseas. Whether you’re dreaming of opening your own studio, already own one, or you’re simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this episode offers an honest look at the challenges, rewards, and realities of the industry. 🎙️ Hosted by Felix Cane & Elizabeth Domazet. 📺 Listen to the full episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

The Reality of Running Pole Competitions, Inside the 2026 Competition Season.

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to run a pole competition? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most challenging competition seasons we’ve ever experienced. From theatres being double booked and last-minute venue issues, to poles not arriving, rising costs, low ticket sales, scheduling headaches, interstate logistics, and the constant problem-solving that competitors never see—we’re sharing it all. This isn’t about complaining. It’s about giving you an honest look at what happens behind the scenes, why ticket sales matter so much, and just how much goes into making sure competitors can step onto a stage and perform. Whether you’re a competitor, studio owner, aspiring organiser, or simply love the pole community, this episode will completely change the way you look at competitions. If you’ve ever wondered what happens before the lights go up, this is the episode for you. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

The Original Pole Pioneers Have Entered the Chat

Send us Fan Mail What was pole really like in the beginning? In this episode, we sit down with two of the first pole dance instructors in the world and two of Australia’s true pioneers, Suzie Q & Candice Leigh about how the industry has changed over the last two decades. From performing on television and opening some of Australia’s earliest studios to travelling the world through pole, they share the moments that shaped the industry. We also dive into one of pole’s most controversial conversations: the stripper versus pole dancer debate. Has the industry lost its way? Where’s the line between artistic expression and cosplay? What belongs on a competition stage and what doesn’t? Whether you’ve been in the industry for 20 years or 20 minutes, this is a conversation every pole dancer should hear. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Disqualified Routines, Olympic Ambitions & The Future of Pole with David Lacagnina

Send us Fan Mail Could pole one day become an Olympic sport? In this episode of Pole Obsession, we sit down with David from Italy, President of the world’s only international pole federation, to discuss the future of pole sport and the push for global recognition. We explore what it really takes for a sport to reach the Olympic stage, the challenges pole faces, and how the sport is evolving around the world. We also dive into one of the biggest controversies currently shaking the pole community—a routine in Spain that was disqualified after portraying themes related to the Holocaust—and discuss where the line sits between artistic expression, storytelling and competition rules. Plus: ✨ The future of pole sport ✨ New rules and judging trends ✨ Why some routines are being disqualified ✨ Olympic recognition—how close are we really? Whether you’re a competitor, coach, performer or simply curious about where pole is headed, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Available now on Pole Obsession. 🎙️✨ Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

The Reality Behind Successful Women | Featuring Fion from Lunalae

Send us Fan Mail This week on Pole Obsession, we sit down with Lunalae founder Fion for one of the rawest and most emotional conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. What started as a chat about building one of the biggest brands in the pole industry turned into something so much deeper. We talk about the reality behind success, balancing motherhood and business, the pressure of doing it all, spirituality, resilience, and what it really takes to keep showing up when life changes you forever. This episode also touches on pregnancy, infant loss, grief, healing, and the unseen struggles so many women carry quietly behind the scenes. It’s vulnerable, honest, heartbreaking, inspiring… and one we honestly don’t think we’ll ever forget. 🤍 Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

The Cost of Pole: Injuries, Recovery & Longevity

Send us Fan Mail This week on Pole Obsession, we’re getting real about injuries, recovery and what happens after 20+ years in pole. Joining us is OG poler Daisy, who opens up about undergoing a double hip replacement after decades of dance, showgirl work and years of splits. Felix Cane shares some of the wild injuries she’s experienced from elite-level pole tricks and being literally thrown off poles, while El somehow survived with comparatively minor injuries despite a lifetime of dance and gymnastics. Between us, we’ve spent decades training, competing and performing — from ballet and gymnastics as kids to over 20 years inside the pole industry. And for once… we actually stayed on topic. This episode dives into: the injuries nobody warns you about how pole changes your body over time training smarter for longevity recovery, ageing and staying in the industry long-term and what the next generation of polers should know now Funny, honest, slightly horrifying at times… but genuinely one of our most interesting conversations yet. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Who Runs the Pole Industry? Pole Fame, Expo Invites & Industry Politics

Send us Fan Mail This week on Pole Obsession, we’re diving into the hierarchy within the pole industry… and asking the questions everyone thinks about but rarely says out loud. Who actually holds the power in pole? How do people monetise the industry? How do dancers get invited to expos and major events? And what really makes someone become a “big name”? Of course, in true Pole Obsession fashion, we completely derail along the way — covering everything from parenting moments to blocking people on Instagram. Plus: ✨ Beauty Tip of the Week: Hair ✨ Performance Tip of the Week: Costumes It’s chaotic, honest, funny, and surprisingly informative. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

APC Updates, April Fools & Questionable Life Advice

Send us Fan Mail APC is officially entering a new era… and yes, we have a LOT to say 👀 In this episode, we break down the major changes coming to Australian Pole Championships — what’s new, what it means for you, and why now is the time to get your entries in. We also need to address the April Fools chaos… because some of you were ready to fight us 😭 And of course, it wouldn’t be Pole Obsession without things getting slightly unhinged — featuring Elle’s Beauty Tip (questionable), Felix’s performance tip (actually useful), and some very unsolicited life advice. If you’re thinking about competing this year… this is your sign. 🎟️ Entries are open now 👉 http://www.australianpolechampionships.com.au/apc-2026-registration.html Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Cancel Culture in the Pole Industry: The Damage We Don’t See

Send us Fan Mail Cancel culture isn’t just a buzzword — it’s happening inside our own community. In this episode, we unpack the pile-on mentality that’s quietly shaping the pole world. The divide between strippers and pole dancers. Studios tearing each other down. Online attacks over pricing, opinions, and perceived mistakes. We’re sharing real, anonymous stories from people who’ve been targeted, silenced, and pushed out — not for doing the wrong thing, but for speaking up. Because when outrage spreads faster than truth, it’s not about accountability anymore. It’s about who shouts the loudest. Featuring Frances, who opens up about an incident, this is a conversation many people won’t want to have — but one that needs to happen. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Pole Prodigies: The Ones You’re Not Following (Yet)

Send us Fan Mail This episode, we went deep into Instagram and uncovered some of the most talented pole dancers you’ve probably never heard of… yet. We’re talking pole prodigies — artists with under 10K followers who are delivering next-level lines, strength, creativity, and performance. And the best part? They have no idea we’re about to shout them out 👀 If you’re looking for fresh inspiration, new favourites, or just want to stay ahead of the curve in the pole world — this is your episode. We also had a surprise drop-in from Maggie, the producer behind the upcoming Australian Pole Championships documentary series, who gave us a little update (and yes, we were very excited). Plus, we chat: Throwback tricks (including Elizabeth’s spatchcock era) Creative combos and evolving trick trends What actually makes a pole dancer stand out right now A few unfiltered life tangents… because obviously Go follow these dancers, hype them up, and remember — you heard it here first. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

The Red District: From the Clubs to Building a Studio That Actually Gets It

Send us Fan Mail Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of drug and alcohol abuse, violence, and experiences within strip clubs that some listeners may find confronting. In this episode of Pole Obsession, we sit down with Red, the founder of Canberra’s newest pole studio, The Red District. Red shares her journey through the club industry and how those experiences ultimately led her to open her own studio. She speaks openly about the realities of working in clubs, from the highs to the darker moments, including stories involving alcohol, theft, and violence that can occur behind the scenes. We also talk about the moment that pushed her to build something of her own. After running shows and feeling unsupported in a previous studio environment, Red realised that if she wanted a space where dancers from the club industry felt truly welcomed and understood, she would need to create it herself. The Red District was born from that idea, a studio built with a deeper understanding of the industry and the people who come from it. This episode explores the many different paths into pole. Not everyone arrives the same way, dancers, performers, athletes, and club industry workers all bring different experiences to the pole community. A raw and honest conversation about authenticity, creating safe spaces, and building the studio she couldn’t find. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

The Cost of Trusting the Wrong Person

Send us Fan Mail Content warning: This episode contains discussion of physical abuse, financial abuse, controlling relationships, drug use, smoking, vaping and prescription medication. Listener discretion advised. In this deeply personal episode, Felix opens up about her past relationship and how emotional, physical and financial abuse impacted both her personal life and her studio. We talk about what it’s like when business and relationships collide, how trust can be manipulated, and the realities of rebuilding after everything feels like it’s been taken from you. The conversation also touches on the role substances, prescription medication, smoking and vaping can play in people’s lives and relationships, and how these environments can affect mental health, decision-making and safety. This episode is raw, honest and ultimately about resilience, boundaries, and finding your way back to yourself after being broken down by someone you trusted. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Over 20 Pole Studios Closed in Australia in 2025. Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About It?

Send us Fan Mail In 2025, over 20 pole studios closed across Australia. Not during COVID. Not during lockdowns. That year. This episode was recorded in late 2025, as the scale of these closures was still unfolding. In this episode of Pole Obsession, Felix and Elizabeth have an honest, necessary conversation about what’s really happening behind the scenes of pole studios in Australia — and why this moment matters more than many people realise. We talk about: Why so many studios may have closed at an unprecedented rate What’s changed in the pole landscape for studio owners and students How we can make pole more exciting, accessible, and genuinely inclusive Practical business insights from two industry veterans What we would do differently if we were opening a studio in 2026 And what we hope students feel when they walk into a pole class today This isn’t a doom episode. It’s about reflection, responsibility, and rebuilding — because pole doesn’t survive without community, and community doesn’t survive without care. If you care about the future of pole, this conversation matters. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Inside the Australian Pole Championships: Closets, Chaos, Arena Energy, Tangents & Gratitude

Send us Fan Mail It’s a big, slightly chaotic, and very festive episode of Pole Obsession🎄✨ Felix and Elizabeth break down the Australian Pole Championships — from the standout winners to the place-getters — and talk about what it was really like hosting the event in an in-the-round theatre arena. As always, things don’t stay on track for long. The conversation takes a turn when Felix and Elizabeth recount their night at a strip club together — Elizabeth’s first ever strip club experience in Australia — including what surprised them, what they saw, and how it all unfolded. We also revisit Elizabeth’s dating life (because of course we do), chat about competitors and the culture of competition, dig into live streaming, and reflect on the fact that Pole Obsession has officially been running for over a year now — which still feels wild. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s listened, supported, and obsessed along with us this year. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous end to the year ❤️🎙️ Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

The Ultimate APC Nationals Rundown & The Tangent No One Asked For

Send us Fan Mail This week we somehow manage to cover everything — the Australian Pole Championships National Finals, a very unexpected detour into boob jobs, and of course a full breakdown of every single competitor hitting the APC stage. Expect chaos, insider tea, questionable tangents, and all the excitement leading into the biggest night in Australian pole. Whether you’re competing, spectating, or just here for the unhinged commentary… this episode has you covered (and lifted). Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

Inside the Arena: Miss Murphy, Mischka & the Art of Elite Pole

Send us Fan Mail Step inside the world of elite pole as we chat with two icons: Miss Murphy, professional competitor for the 2025 Australian Pole Championships, and her coach Mishka, fresh off her historic third Miss Pole Dance Australia crown. We dive into the coaching magic behind the partnership, Murphy’s training program, Mishka’s championship mindset, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. PLUS — for the first time ever, APC is moving into an arena-style theatre, and we talk all things Nationals, prep, pressure, and performance. This is a big episode, a fun one, and a must-listen for every pole dancer aiming high. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Pole Obsession with Felix Cane and Elizabeth Domazet! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates on future episodes. See you next time for more pole excitement and insider insights! 🎙️✨

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