Pole Obsession
Hosted by Elizabeth Domazet and Felix Cane, Pole Obsession takes listeners straight to the heart of the global pole and aerial industry.Reaching audiences across more than 90 countries and 650+ cities worldwide, Pole Obsession delivers unfiltered conversations, industry insights, behind-the-scenes stories, judging perspectives, coaching advice and interviews with some of the biggest names in pole.From elite competitors and studio owners to industry politics, performance culture and absolute chaos in between, Felix and Elizabeth bring a raw, entertaining and addictive take on the pole world that keeps listeners coming back every week.
Have We Found the World’s First Pole Studio? | Part 1
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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 ...
Why So Many Pole Studios Are Closing: The Reality of Running a Pole Studio in 2026
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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 seei...
The Reality of Running Pole Competitions, Inside the 2026 Competition Season.
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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...
The Original Pole Pioneers Have Entered the Chat
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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...
Disqualified Routines, Olympic Ambitions & The Future of Pole with David Lacagnina
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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 Spai...
The Reality Behind Successful Women | Featuring Fion from Lunalae
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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...
The Cost of Pole: Injuries, Recovery & Longevity
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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 perfor...
Who Runs the Pole Industry? Pole Fame, Expo Invites & Industry Politics
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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.
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APC Updates, April Fools & Questionable Life Advice
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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 (act...
Cancel Culture in the Pole Industry: The Damage We Don’t See
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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.
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Pole Prodigies: The Ones You’re Not Following (Yet)
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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.
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The Red District: From the Clubs to Building a Studio That Actually Gets It
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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 th...
The Cost of Trusting the Wrong Person
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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, pres...
From Pilates Princess to Pole Bombshell 💣
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Remember your first pole class? The nerves, the bruises, the obsession?
In this episode, we chat with Anita, who’s about five months into her pole journey, about what it’s actually like starting out.
We talk first classes, falling in love with pole, comparing pole to Pilates, the weird and wonderful comments people make when you tell them you pole dance, and what it feels like entering the sport as a total beginner.
A must-listen if you’re new to pole, thinking about giving it a go, or lov...
Over 20 Pole Studios Closed in Australia in 2025. Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About It?
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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...Inside the Australian Pole Championships: Closets, Chaos, Arena Energy, Tangents & Gratitude
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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...
The Ultimate APC Nationals Rundown & The Tangent No One Asked For
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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).
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Inside the Arena: Miss Murphy, Mischka & the Art of Elite Pole
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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 i...
MPDA, Full-Frontal Fundraising & Dating App Advice
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This week, the Pole Obsession girls dive into Miss Pole Dance Australia, how one spatchcock moment turned into a beautiful fundraiser for two of our own, and which dating apps are causing the most chaos in pole class. From rhinestones to Raya, it’s all sparkle, sass, and a whole lot of studio gossip.
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Judging, Beauty & Chaos — The WA Pole Championships Episode ft. Mel Grace & Champagne
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The Pole Obsession girls are back — and this time, it’s an unfiltered, unhinged, and absolutely fabulous deep dive into the WA Pole Championships weekend!
Joining Elizabeth Domazet and Felix Cane is none other than Mel Grace, former Australian Pole Championships winner and this year’s WA guest performer — plus Julie (aka Champagne) and Elizabeth, who are all judging this year’s comp.
Expect a wild mix of behind-the-scenes judging secrets, what the judges are really looking for, and all the beauty, hair, and competition prep tea you never knew you n...
Breaking News, Big Reveals, Championship Fever & the Future of Pole Grip!
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This week on Poll Obsession, we’re proudly sponsored by Goddess Work Pole Studio the heart of Launceston’s pole community 💜
It’s a jam-packed episode of breaking news and big reveals:
The Tasmanian Pole Championships are live tonight, plus all the build-up to the WA Pole Championships, the last stop before nationals.We drop exclusive updates on the Australian Pole Expo, including location details and our major sponsor reveal.History in the making: for the first time ever, the Australian Pole Championships will be held in Brisbane, in an incredibl...Peach Pole’s Historic Sweep: Meet Daisy & Her Champions
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This week on Pole Obsession, we’re celebrating an extraordinary moment in pole history. Daisy, the powerhouse behind Peach Pole Studio and a beloved pole mum with 20 years in the industry, joins us alongside her three star instructors and competitors Danni, Tamika, and Brittany.
Together, these incredible women just made history, taking out first, second, and third place at Miss Pole Dance NSW all from the same studio! A podium sweep this rare is almost unheard of, and Daisy couldn’t be prouder.
In this episode, they open up abou...
Jamilla Deville From Australia's First Pole Studio to Global Stage
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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 ar...20 Years Strong: X-Pole’s Journey, Pole Reflections & a New Pole Era Ahead
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In Part Two of our chat with Jesse, founder of X-Pole Australia, we dive deeper into two decades of X-Pole and the incredible journey so far. Jesse shares the story behind Pole Reflections, the spectacular showcase they brought to Australia, and gives us the inside scoop on her other ventures—Pole Physics, the original body care brand made for pole dancers, and her mainstream skincare line, Koya. We also talk about the exciting launch of the new X-Pole, what’s next for the brand, and the announcement of a brand-new ambassador. This episode is f...
The Untold Story of X-Pole Australia - Founder Jessie’s First Ever Interview (Part-1)
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For the first time ever, Jessie founder of X-Pole Australia sits down to share the story behind the biggest pole brand in the country. From bringing X-Pole to Australia 20 years ago, to the surprising twists, challenges, and game-changing moments that shaped the pole industry, Jessie takes us on a journey through the early days of pole fitness and beyond. You’ll hear never-before-told stories, industry secrets, and a slice of pole history you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you’ve just started spinning or you’ve been in the scene for year...
The Official Miss Pole Dance WA 2025 Episode
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This is the official Miss Pole Dance WA 2025 episode of Pole Obsession and we’re diving deep! We’re chatting all things MPD WA with the one and only Felix, who runs the show, and breaking down what went down on stage this year. From the standout performances to the winner Erica and the incredible place-getters, we cover it all.
We’re also tackling the tough stuff: falls and injuries on stage, how they’re handled, and what procedures are in place when things go wrong.
Plus, we take a look a...
The Episode of All Episodes: QLD, VIC, Wildcards & The Championship Chaos
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This is Pole Obsession’s biggest episode yet and trust us, you’ll want to grab a coffee or a tea and settle in.
We’re diving deep into the Queensland Pole Championships, with a special spotlight on powerhouse organiser and MC Nicole Harbour, who also stepped on stage that very night for a wildcard shot at Nationals. We talk about the unforgettable performance from professional winner Georgie and how her routine marks a whole new era of pole, when tricks became the transitions.
Then, we head to Victoria. For th...
“So You Wanna Teach Pole? Let’s Talk Qualifications & Hiring”
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Thinking about becoming a pole instructor? Wondering if a pole course is worth it or what studios actually look for when hiring? In this episode, we sit down to talk about what it really takes to become a pole instructor — from certifications to teaching style, to whether studios hire straight from training programs.
We’re also throwing it back to past insights from Ness (Bobbi’s Pole Studio) and Robyn (Sydney Pole), who share their take on instructor qualities and course credibility.
Whether you’re dreaming of running your own clas...
Heels, Bare Feet & Unhinged Chaos (feat. Urban Dance, Obviously)
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In this completely unplanned, delightfully chaotic episode of Pole Obsession, Felix and Elizabeth dive into the great pole debate: heels or bare feet? We chat about different heel brands, how we teach in both styles, and what we love about each, all while laughing our way through the entire thing. At one point we even declare it the “shittest, most terrible episode”… but somehow that just makes it better.
And of course, Felix brings up urban dance. Again. Because she literally can’t not.
Tune in for the laughs, stay for...
Pole Queens Part 2: Andrijana Unfiltered – Why I Walked Away
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Last time, she was everywhere—running four studios, competing at the top level, and even launching her own grip product. And then… she walked away. In this unmissable Pole Queens exclusive, Andrijana returns for her first-ever podcast interview to reveal what really happened behind the scenes. Why did she sell two studios and shut down the rest? Why leave the spotlight just as everything seemed to be peaking? This is the raw, real, story of stepping back to find yourself again.
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“Pole, Power & Pivots: Andrijana on the Business of Reinvention”
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What happens when a pole studio mogul decides to close the doors, for good?
In this episode, we chat with Andrijana, founder of Pole Queens, former state competitor, and pole industry powerhouse. She once ran four successful studios, owned a franchise, and built a name in the pole world. Now? She’s stepped away from it all.
We dive into why she left studio ownership behind, what she learned from building (and unbuilding) a business, and how she’s channeling her passion into new projects like her pole grip bran...
Hardcore, Heels & Hustle: Inside the Studio Pole Empire (Part 2)
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In Part Three of Pole Obsession, we’re diving even deeper into the world of pole competition with three powerhouse women: Miss Dani, Unni, and Kym Chia. This episode is packed with raw insight, laughs, and some seriously inspiring moments.
We unpack each dancer’s journey into the competitive scene, their unique coaching styles, and what it’s like to train under industry icon Miss Dani. From the backstage madness to the emotional highs, nothing is off-limits. We’re talking hardcore, Blaq...
Hardcore, Heels & Hustle: Inside the Studio Pole Empire
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In Part Two of Pole Obsession, we’re diving even deeper into the world of pole competition with three powerhouse women: Miss Dani, Unni, and Kym Chia. This episode is packed with raw insight, laughs, and some seriously inspiring moments.
We unpack each dancer’s journey into the competitive scene, their unique coaching styles, and what it’s like to train under industry icon Miss Dani. From the backstage madness to the emotional highs, nothing is off-limits. We’re talking hardcore, Blaq...
Hardcore Pole 2025 with Miss Dani, Kym Chia & Unnie
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Get ready to go hardcore! In this episode, Elizabeth and Felix sit down with Dani, Kym, and Unnie to give you the ultimate sneak peek into the upcoming Hardcore Pole Competition — where raw strength, fierce artistry, and boundary-pushing performances take centre stage.
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Championship Dreams Continued: The Australian Pole Championships Journey (Part 2)
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In Part 2 of our Australian Pole Championships deep dive, we go beyond the performances to unpack everything that goes into stepping on stage at a national level. From costuming wins (and fails) to the coaching moments that shaped routines, we’re sharing insider tips on balancing training, managing nerves, and setting meaningful goals. Hear the backstage vibes, friendship stories, and the reality of what it takes to start competing — especially if you want to get seriously good at pole. Whether you’re dreaming of APC or already in prep mode, we’ve got cheat sh...
Championship Dreams: Stories from the Australian Pole Championships Stage
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Join us for a powerful episode as we sit down with five incredible performers — Chelle Hafner, Nicole Harbour, Bee, Buki, and Robyn — to talk all things Australian Pole Championships. From amateur debuts to professional stages, these athletes share their personal journeys, behind-the-scenes moments, and what it’s really like to compete in Australia’s most prestigious pole competition. Whether you’re a competitor, student, or fan, this is an episode full of heart, grit, and unforgettable stories from the pole community.
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Championship Dreams: Stories from the Australian Pole Championships Stage
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Join us for a powerful episode as we sit down with five incredible performers — Chelle Hafner, Nicole Harbour, Bee, Buki, and Robyn — to talk all things Australian Pole Championships. From amateur debuts to professional stages, these athletes share their personal journeys, behind-the-scenes moments, and what it’s really like to compete in Australia’s most prestigious pole competition. Whether you’re a competitor, student, or fan, this is an episode full of heart, grit, and unforgettable stories from the pole community.
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Judging, Hustling & PolePreneur Magic: Dan Rosen’s Masterclass in Pole Biz (Part 3)
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In the final instalment of our deep dive with the iconic Dan Rosen, we explore the world of pole competitions from a judge’s perspective—what really goes on behind the scenes and what judges are really looking for. Dan also shares all the juicy details about his brand new social media business, PolePreneur, created specifically for pole studio owners and instructors looking to level up online. Plus, we talk 24-hour studios, smart business models, and why treating pole like a serious business is the key to longevity in the industry. Don’t miss t...
Dan Rosen Part 2: Social Media, Scandals & Staying in the Game
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In this episode, we’re back with Dan Rosen to dive into the wild world of social media—controversies, cancellations, and the challenges of navigating the spotlight. We also get into the highs and lows of competition life, what it takes to stay ahead, and how the industry is evolving. Buckle up, this one’s unfiltered!
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Dan Rosen: Selling Studios, Building Empires & Making Memes
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In this episode, we dive into the wild world of Dan Rosen—internationally tolerated pole instructor, meme genius behind @polelols, and creator of The Pole Destroyers strength & conditioning program. Dan spills all about selling his studio, what he’s up to now, and how he built a successful career beyond the pole.
From business moves to internet fame, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and the unfiltered Dan Rosen energy we all love. Don’t miss it!
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