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Buster's Beat
Hosted by Buster Pants · EN
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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Buster's Beat: Most Daring with Jess Almeida
Apr 2001:04:14Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of Buster’s Beat! 💥 This time, Buster sits down with longtime friend Jess Almeda—aka Suds of Boston Roller Derby—for a chaotic, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation about identity, community, and finding your lane (even if it’s on wheels). Jess shares how they got into roller derby, what it’s like being part of a queer, gender-expansive sports community, and how the league operates as a fully DIY, nonprofit powerhouse. From snapping an ankle in their very first scrimmage to becoming a team captain, this episode dives into resilience, growth, and the beauty of chosen family. In this episode: How roller derby actually works (flat track vs. banked track 👀) The queer, inclusive culture of Boston Roller Derby Stage names, alter egos, and living between identities Music, performance, and creative crossover with bands like Your Friends in Hell Somerville nostalgia, weird collectibles, and naming your car (yes, really) Whether you're derby-curious, part of the drag/burlesque world, or just here for the vibes, this episode is full of laughs, heart, and local chaos energy. 🎧 Tap in, follow along, and support your local creatives + athletes! 🎙 Guest: Jess Almeida (Suds) Boston Roller Derby 🎧 Listen now on all YouTube, Spotify & Apple Muisc! 🔊 Follow On Instagram: @pantsbuster | @suddenlyseymour923 | @peabody_tv 🎧 Stream Buster’s Beat on all major platforms 🎥 Produced by Peabody TV in Peabody, MA
Transcribe →We're Earth Signs with Sybil Disobedience
Feb 1301:14:37Tap to summarizeSeason 2 of Buster’s Beat starts NOW! Buster kicks off a brand-new season with drag artist, TEDx speaker, and horror-podcast witch Sybil Disobedience for a delightfully unhinged conversation about LARPing elves, doing drag in the trunk of a car, astrology as queer shorthand, and why we’re all in drag every time we leave the house. From birthday shows and haunted dolls to podcast obsessions and imaginary heists (Plymouth Rock, you’re on notice), this episode sets the tone for Season 2: chaotic, heartfelt, and very on-brand. Sybil talks about their TEDx talk on performative identity, the creation of their interactive fiction podcast Whichever Path, and the sacred art of wearing kneepads so your drag career lasts longer than your cartilage. Expect clown-slut philosophy, Freddie Mercury in the microwave, and a reminder that community, pretend, and a little bit of chaos can be acts of self-actualization. 🎙 Guest: Sybil Disobedience / Journey 📍 Mother of the House of Disobedience, NH 🧙 Podcast: Whichever Path 🎧 Listen now on all YouTube, Spotify & Apple Muisc! 🔊 Follow On Instagram: @pantsbuster | @sybilldisobedience | @peabody_tv 🎧 Stream Buster’s Beat on all major platforms 🎥 Produced by Peabody TV in Peabody, MA
Transcribe →Final Girl with Kelly Kapow / Trivia Time Bitch
Sep 1100:57:40Tap to summarizeIn this chilling and hilarious installment of Buster’s Beat, host @pantsbuster welcomes Kelly Kapow (@missscareall / @triviatimebitch), Salem’s own horror queen, haunter, and trivia host. Together they trace Kelly’s journey from spooky childhood obsessions and Freddy Krueger fanfiction to becoming a seasoned pro in the haunt industry, crafting grotesque and unforgettable characters that defy expectations of who gets to be scary. The episode dives into horror as both art and identity — from Halloween memories and queer awakenings to the enduring camp and terror of slashers, thrillers, and cult classics. Along the way, Buster and Kelly swap stories of shadowcast performances, debate the best gore vs. psychological horror, and laugh about the anxieties (and joys) of trivia showdowns. Final Girl is a love letter to horror, queerness, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up when the credits roll.
Transcribe →Fun as Heck with Asher of Bella's Bartok
Jul 1501:11:26Tap to summarize🎙️ 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. 🎧 Listen now on all YouTube, Spotify & Apple Muisc! 🔊 Follow: @pantsbuster | @bellasbartok | @peabody_tv #BustersBeat #BellasBartok #QueerPodcast #FestivalCulture #AsherIsaac #LGBTVoices #DragPodcasts #IndieMusicScene
Transcribe →Permanent Field Trip with Alexa Stamison of Rex Wraps
Jun 1201:02:00Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Buster’s Beat, Buster Pants is joined by Alexa Stamison of Rex Wraps — musician, small business owner, and rock vendor extraordinaire 💎🎸 We chat about: 🪨 Geology & growing a queer crystal biz (hi, @rexwraps!) 🎤 Coming out to a dusty dyke in a bar bathroom 🎶 Saying goodbye to a beloved band 🧠 Why ADHD gays make the best bassists 🥭 And the power of Treat Tuesday™ It’s cozy, chaotic, crunchy, and unapologetically queer — just the way we like it 💖 🎧 Listen now on all YouTube, Spotify & Apple Muisc! 🔊 Follow: @pantsbuster | @rexwraps | @peabody_tv 🎧 Stream Buster’s Beat on all major platforms 🎥 Produced by Peabody TV in Salem, MA
Transcribe →No Murdercake, Please
May 15, 202500:58:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Buster’s Beat, Buster sits down with longtime friend Cass — a multi-talented, non-binary tattoo artist, illustrator, and full-time cat rescuer based in Salem, MA. What starts as a casual catch-up spirals into a wonderfully chaotic deep-dive on art, anxiety, ADHD, queer identity, and—yes—a tattoo of someone’s mom as a hot dog. 🌭 Together they talk about: ✔️ Finding your path later in life (Cass didn’t start tattooing until 30!) ✔️ Owning a queer-friendly tattoo space ✔️ The realities of running a grassroots cat rescue (with 9 cats at home!) ✔️ Creative burnout, mental health, and self-forgiveness ✔️ Why tattoos don’t need to mean everything to matter ✔️ Clams, seagulls, clown noses, and dead dog Instagrams 🐚🕊️🤡 Whether you're into tattoos, animals, or authentic conversations about queer life and community care — this episode is for you. It's heartfelt, hilarious, and filled with the kind of weird that makes life beautiful. 🔗 Subscribe for new episodes! 👍 Like, comment, and share if this episode gave you life! 📍Follow Cass: Tattoo shop: Rivers Two Roads (Danvers, MA) IG: @forestthen | Cat Rescue: @salemcataid 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your queer chaos.
Transcribe →Back to The Scum Circuit with Dick Kayin
Apr 10, 202501:06:37Tap to summarizeBuster’s Beat: Episode 13 – Back To The Scum Circuit 💚👑The kings are back in town, and we’re diving headfirst into the chaos 💥In this special reunion episode, Buster Pants is joined by the incomparable drag king, burlesque performer, and certified witchy babe, Dick Kayin, for a spicy, smart, and wildly unfiltered conversation.🔥 Topics include:The radical roots of drag and burlesque- Venus in Fury and what “feminine rage” really means- The weird straightification of the Village People- Drag race discourse & whether kings even should be on TV- Community infighting, gatekeeping, and reclaiming queer unity- Aging in queer nightlifeThis episode is a love letter to the scum circuit: the DIY, punk rock, community-centered queer scene that raised us — and the one we’re fighting to preserve.✨ Drag is political. Rage is sacred. And queer joy is resistance. ✨🎧 Listen now & subscribe for monthly queer chaos.📌 Follow Buster Pants: instagram.com/pantsbuster📌 Follow Dick Kayin: instagram.com/dickkayin📌 Follow Peabody TV: instagram.com/peabody_tv
Transcribe →Original Experience with Viv Martin
Mar 13, 202500:51:41Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Buster’s Beat ! 💚👑✨In this episode, your favorite toxic local drag king, Buster Pants, sits down with the incredibly hilarious and delightful Boston-based comedian, Viv Martin! Viv shares their journey into stand-up, their experience producing shows with Men in Comedy (a show that, ironically, does not feature men), and the joys of hosting comedy shows in unconventional venues—mattress stores, boats, and toy shops included!Buster and Viv also dive into deep and unhinged conversations about drag aesthetics, non-binary identities, queer comedy, chaotic romance novels, and, of course, the universal struggle of finding the perfect Crocs. Plus, Viv dishes on their journey from Indiana to Boston and what it’s like getting their PhD at Harvard (yes, you read that right).Get ready for laughs, spicy takes, and maybe a little existential crisis along the way. Hit that LIKE and SUBSCRIBE button, and don’t forget to leave a comment about your favorite unconventional comedy venue!📌 Follow Buster Pants: instagram.com/pantsbuster📌 Follow Viv Martin: instagram.com/vivmartincomedy📌 Follow Peabody TV: instagram.com/peabody_tv
Transcribe →We Love Lore with Lydia
Feb 13, 202501:06:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, your favorite toxic boyfriend, Buster Pants, is joined by none other than the ultimate goth baddie, Lydia! 💀🖤Get ready for a chaotic and hilarious ride as Buster and Lydia dive into everything from queer origin stories and horror movies to the nostalgia of 2000s internet culture. They discuss Salem’s underground goth scene, their love for bad (but actually good) movies, and Lydia’s exciting upcoming project—Wretched Reels, a new horror host series inspired by legends like Elvira and Svengoolie! 🎬👀👻 Topics include:✨ The magic of practical effects in ‘80s horror🎭 Lydia’s past as a musical theater kid (shocking, we know!)🕹️ How video games helped Lydia find their true identity🕰️ Nostalgia trips through old-school TV, film, and internet weirdness💀 The legacy of horror hosts and why Salem needs oneAnd of course, it wouldn’t be Buster’s Beat without some ridiculous tangents, celebrity death match nostalgia, and deep-cut American Dad references.🖤 FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM:🎤 Buster Pants: instagram.com/@pantsbuster🎭 Lydia: instagram.com/wretchedlydia📺 Peabody TV: instagram.com/peabody_tv📢 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more drag, chaos, and unfiltered fun!
Transcribe →Pretty Woman with Geya Jenda
Jan 23, 202500:56:35Tap to summarize🎙️ Buster's Beat: Pretty Woman Featuring Geya Jenda 🎙️In this episode, local North Shore drag king and your favorite toxic boyfriend, Buster Pants, sits down with the fabulous Geya Jenda to talk about their drag journey, queer identity, and how they’re strengthening the community one performance at a time! 🌈✨Geya Jenda shares their inspiring non-binary awakening, how they debuted as a drag artist at Pride on the Promenade, and why the Salem drag scene is unlike any other. Plus, hear about their upcoming podcast with NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth) and their hilarious and heartwarming story of finding love at an auction. 🏳️🌈💖📌 Highlights:Drag debut secrets and community love 💃Non-binary awakening and the beauty of queer identities 🌟The importance of community in uncertain times 🤝A deep dive into nerdy joys like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Bob’s Burgers 🍔Follow Geya Jenda on Instagram: @geya_jenda✨ Stay tuned for more queer stories, drag magic, and uplifting conversations with Buster's Beat!📢 Follow us on Instagram for updates and more:Peabody TV: @peabody_tvBuster Pants: @pantsbuster
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