Bawdy Storytelling — Season 5 Teaser: An Update!
Host: Dixie De La Tour
Date: August 8, 2019
Episode Overview
This compact teaser episode of Bawdy Storytelling, hosted by sexual folklorist Dixie De La Tour, is a quick update for fans during the show's hiatus. Dixie shares exciting news about the upcoming Season 5, announces new live show dates based on audience input, and highlights recent Patreon content. The tone is warm, playful, and encouraging, true to the show’s inclusive, sex-positive spirit.
Key Updates and Announcements
1. Season 5 Return Date
- Season 5 returns on August 14th.
- Dixie invites listeners to subscribe and leave reviews:
“I have some great stuff for you in season five, so be sure to subscribe. I'd love it if you'd write us a review.”
— Dixie de La Tour (02:19)
- Dixie invites listeners to subscribe and leave reviews:
2. The "Test Tickle" – Letting Fans Choose the Next City
- Dixie and her team are using an interactive poll called the "Test Tickle" to let fans vote on where Bawdy Storytelling should go next:
“You may have heard me talk about the Test Tickle...you will see how we're figuring out where to bring Bawdy to next.”
— Dixie de La Tour (00:39) - The co-host humorously clarifies the name:
“Sounds like testicle, but it's spelled test tickle.”
— Co-host (00:46) - Dixie enthusiastically adds:
“Where are you? I want to see your face. So be sure to go to bawdystorytelling.com/testtickle and let us know where you want Bawdy.”
— Dixie de La Tour (01:20)
3. Announced Live Shows
- Thanks to listener input, upcoming shows are set for:
- Chicago on September 11th (01:03)
- New York on September 18th (01:03)
- Seattle in September (01:39)
- A big Folsom Street Fair show in San Francisco (01:41)
4. Patreon Exclusive Content During Hiatus
- Dixie reminds listeners of new weekly videos for Patreon supporters during the break:
“If you are not a supporter of our Patreon, I want to let you know that we have been releasing during the hiatus new videos each week to keep you going until the podcast is back...”
— Dixie de La Tour (01:39) - The co-host adds:
“You get to see their face too. That's always a bonus.”
— Co-host (01:56) - Supporters at the $5 level and up get access to these videos:
“If you support us at the $5 and up level on patreon.com/bawdy...you can watch videos this week to hold you over till Bawdy is back with season five.”
— Dixie de La Tour & Co-host (02:03–02:11)
Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes
- The episode opens with the show’s signature playful, sex-positive energy:
- “All of my life I've never fit. But I won't complain and I won't quit. I am enormous. Get used to it.”
— Unknown Narrator/Song (00:07)
- “All of my life I've never fit. But I won't complain and I won't quit. I am enormous. Get used to it.”
- Dixie’s heartfelt connection to the listeners:
- “But after that, where are you? I want to see your face.”
— Dixie de La Tour (01:20)
- “But after that, where are you? I want to see your face.”
- Lighthearted banter on the "Test Tickle" name:
- “Sounds like testicle, but it's spelled test tickle.”
— Co-host (00:46)
- “Sounds like testicle, but it's spelled test tickle.”
Important Timestamps
- 00:07 Opening signature theme/narration
- 00:22 Dixie welcomes listeners and gives the reason for the update
- 00:39 “Test Tickle” city poll explanation
- 01:01 Live show date announcements (Chicago, New York)
- 01:39 Upcoming September events (Seattle, SF's Folsom Street Fair)
- 01:56 Patreon video updates and exclusive content
- 02:19 Season 5 return date announced, plus call for reviews and more Test Tickle engagement
- 02:33–02:37 Warm sign-off
Tone and Style
- Upbeat, cheeky, and inclusive—as always, Dixie creates a sense of community involvement and enthusiasm.
- The mini-episode teases more great storytelling to come and reminds fans how their input shapes the experience.
Summary for New Listeners
This short, energetic episode is less a regular storytelling segment and more a fun, intimate check-in from Dixie De La Tour. She updates Bawdy Storytelling fans about the upcoming season, new city shows decided by listener voting, special Patreon content, and warmly invites participation in shaping the show’s future stops. Perfect for fans eager for Season 5 and newcomers seeking to engage with Bawdy’s unique, sex-positive storytelling community.