最佳Sex Work播客 (2024)

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Sabrina Strings, "The End of Love: Racism, Sexism, and the Death of Romance" (Beacon Press, 2024) 37:13

1d ago37:13

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More men than ever are refusing loving partnerships and commitment, and instead seeking out “situationships.” When these men deign to articulate what they are looking for in a steady partner, they’ll often rely on superficial norms of attractiveness rooted in whiteness and anti-Blackness. Connecting the past to the present, in The End of Love: Raci…

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S2 E21 AP: Living in a Van and Doing Psychedelics Changed My Life 46:17

1d ago46:17

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In this episode of *When We're Not Hustling After Party*, Jessie Sage, Emery Fields, and Emily Foster discuss the appeal of van life and the challenges of minimal living. Emery shares his dream of a U.S. road trip and a simplified lifestyle, while Jessie reflects on her own experiences with van living, including the difficulties of maintaining clea…

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S2 E21: Living in a Van and Doing Psychedelics Changed My Life with Sinn Sage 1:12:35

3d ago1:12:35

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In this episode of When We're Not Hustling, Jessie Sage welcomes Sinn Sage, a longtime content creator and AVN Hall of Famer. Sinn shares her unique journey in the sex industry, from her early days as a stripper to producing indie porn and collaborating with her husband. The conversation explores her adventurous lifestyle, including living in a van…

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Julia Kelto Lillis, "Virgin Territory: Configuring Female Virginity in Early Christianity" (U California Press, 2022) 1:04:03

3d ago1:04:03

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Women's virginity held tremendous significance in early Christianity and the Mediterranean world. Early Christian thinkers developed diverse definitions of virginity and understood its bodily aspects in surprising, often nonanatomical ways. Eventually Christians took part in a cross-cultural shift toward viewing virginity as something that could be…

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S2 E20 AP: I Throw Sex Parties, and There's No Boys Allowed 34:24

8d ago34:24

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In this When We're Not Hustling After Party episode, hosts Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Emery Fields discuss Josie Oakley's episode, highlighting her dedication to organizing safe, inclusive sex-positive events and her activism with SWOP Pittsburgh. They explore how Josie’s work extends beyond event planning, advocating for reduced penalties for …

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Park Jeong-Mi, "The State's Sexuality: Prostitution and Postcolonial Nation Building in South Korea" (U California Press, 2024) 1:03:30

9d ago1:03:30

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The State's Sexuality: Prostitution and Postcolonial Nation Building in South Korea (University of California Press, 2024) by Dr. Park Jeong-Mi uncovers how the lives and work of women engaged in prostitution, long considered the most abased members of society, have been strategically intertwined with the lofty purpose of building South Korea's pos…

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George Severs, "Radical Acts: HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 50:34

9d ago50:34

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In Radical Acts: HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England (Bloomsbury Academic, 2024), Dr George Severs draws on activist campaign literature and materials, broadcast media, and new oral history interviews to reconstruct the overlooked world of radical AIDS activism in England. This book provides one of the first detailed histories of th…

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S2 E20: I Throw Sex Parties, and There's No Boys Allowed with Josie Oakley 50:29

10d ago50:29

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In this episode of When We're Not Hustling, host Jessie Sage sits down with Josie Oakley, a Pittsburgh-based escort and advocate. Josie discusses her personal journey and her efforts to create safer, more inclusive spaces, including organizing "No Boys Allowed" sex parties. These events prioritize safety, consent, and community, providing a much-ne…

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S2 E19: The Holy Hour Book Launch Special Live Episode 2:43:15

17d ago2:43:15

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In a special live episode, When We're Not Husting collaborates with Stay Gold Books, Working Girls Press, and SWOP Pittsburgh to celebrate the launch of Working Girls Press's debut anthology, The Holy Hour: An Anthology of Sex, Work, Magic, and the Divine. The event features impactful readings from the anthology, alongside discussions on the inters…

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S2 E18 AP: I'm a Proud Bed-Rotter, and I Think Everyone Should Try It 35:45

22d ago35:45

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In this episode of When We're Not Hustling: The Afterparty, hosts Jesse Sage, Emily Foster, and guest host Emery Fields discuss the concept of "bedrotting," inspired by a recent episode featuring Lana Hart—a New York City-based stripper, writer, sex worker, and stand-up comic. In her article for the Tryst Blog titled "Hobby Whores," Lana describes …

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S2 E18: I'm a Proud Bed-Rotter, and I Think Everyone Should Try It with Lana Hart 41:01

24d ago41:01

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In this special crossover episode with Tryst blog's "Hobby Whores" column, host Jessie Sage sits down with Lana Hart, a sex worker, comedian, and writer, to explore the concept of "bed rotting." Described as the act of lying in bed to recharge and care for oneself, bed rotting is framed as an essential form of self-care—especially for those in dema…

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Joanne Rosenthal, "Sex: Jewish Positions" (Hirmer Verlag, 2024) 42:47

24d ago42:47

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Freelance curator Joanne Rosenthal joins Jana Byars to talk about Sex: Jewish Positions (Hirmer, 2024) and its concomitant exhibition at the Jewish museums in Berlin and Amsterdam. This book is also available in German with the same publisher as Sex. Judisches Positionen. An exploration of sexuality in Judaism, from ultra-Orthodox to secular. Sensu…

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Jonathan A. Allan, "Uncut: A Cultural Analysis of the Foreskin" (U Regina Press, 2024) 32:51

26d ago32:51

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The “uncut” penis is viewed by some as attractive or erotic, and by others as ugly or undesirable. Secular parents of male infants worry about whether or not the foreskin should be removed so their little boy can grow up to “look like dad” or to avoid imagined bullying in the locker room. Medical experts and public health organisations argue back a…

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Alistaire Tallent, "Fictions of Pleasure: The Putain Memoirs of Prerevolutionary France" (U Delaware Press, 2023) 49:03

28d ago49:03

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Alistaire Tallent joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Fictions of Pleasure: The Putain Memoirs of Prerevolutionary France (University of Delaware Press, 2024). Out of the libertine literary tradition of eighteenth-century France emerged over a dozen memoir novels of female libertines who eagerly take up sex work as a means of escape from t…

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S2 E17 AP: I'm Happier, Wealthier, and More Satisfied Single 34:07

29d ago34:07

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The After-Party," the hosts explore the themes of singlehood, societal expectations, and the importance of friendships through the lens of Gem DeMilo's story. Gem, who has chosen to remain intentionally single after past relationships, sheds light on the societal pressure to prioritize romantic relations…

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S2 E17: I'm Happier, Wealthier, and More Satisfied Single with Gem DeMilo 58:24

1M ago58:24

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Host Jessie Sage sits down with Gem DeMilo for a heartfelt discussion about redefining fulfillment beyond romantic partnerships. Gem opens up about her solo journeys to Mexico City and Iceland, sharing how travel has deepened her life’s meaning and enriched her sense of self. Together, they explore the importance of close friendships, the unique jo…

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Jeremy Chow and Shelby Johnson, "Unsettling Sexuality: Queer Horizons in the Long Eighteenth Century" (U Delaware Press, 2024) 52:33

1M ago52:33

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Jeremy Chow and Shelby Johnson set out, their new collection, Unsettling Sexuality: Queer Horizons in the Long Eighteenth Century (University of Delaware Press, 2024) to challenge the traditional ways that scholarship has approached sexuality, gender nonconformity, and sex (as well as its absence) in the long eighteenth century. Drawing from recent…

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S2 E16 AP: It's Not Funny to Get Punched in the Face, but I Do It Anyway 34:27

1M ago34:27

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The After-Party," the hosts discuss Kaytlin Bailey, a multifaceted individual who has significantly influenced the podcasting, sex work, and activist communities. Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Milk Glass delve into Kaytlin's extensive contributions, including her critical feedback shaping the show's mes…

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S2 E16: It's Not Funny to Get Punched in the Face, but I Do It Anyway with Kaytlin Bailey 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

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Kaytlin Bailey discusses her show "Whore's Eye View," which combines comedy with a historical perspective on sex work, blending stand-up comedy with a real history lecture. She shares how her father's military background and her experiences as a sex worker influenced her writing, exploring themes of exploitation and violence across different profes…

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S2 E15 AP: One Man's Play on Words, Life, and Skin 36:48

2M ago36:48

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The After-Party," the hosts, Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Melissa Milk, engage in a lively discussion about their personal experiences and reflections on the topics of spirituality, sexuality, and consciousness. They start by expressing their love for October and share some amusing anecdotes about Hall…

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Risa Cromer, "Conceiving Christian America: Embryo Adoption and Reproductive Politics" (NYU Press, 2023) 1:21:28

2M ago1:21:28

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In 1997, a group of white pro-life evangelical Christians in the United States created the nation’s first embryo adoption program to “save” the thousands of frozen human embryos remaining from assisted reproduction procedures, which they contend are unborn children. While a small part of US fertility services, embryo adoption has played an outsized…

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Bonus: S2 E15: "I Got a New Tattoo" by Galen Grace 18:26

2M ago18:26

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Galen Grace, our S2 E15 podcast guest, shares this piece he wrote. We liked it so much, we decided to make it a bonus episode! Galen Grace was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Massachusetts, and presently resides in Pennsylvania, but he lives wherever he happens to be at that moment, feels at home everywhere in the universe, and steps through almost a…

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S2 E15: One Man's Play on Words, Life, and Skin with Galen Grace 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling," Jessie Sage interviews Galen Grace, a Pittsburgh-based tantric massage therapist and writer who shares his profound spiritual journey and life experiences, including a near-death health crisis, spiritual awakenings through plant medicine, and the integration of his spiritual practice into everyday life.…

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S2 E14 AP: I Wrote a Ghost Story About the Dungeon That I Worked in for Years 19:26

2M ago19:26

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The After-Party," hosts Jessie Sage and Emily Foster are joined by guest host Melodie KG for her final episode in September. The trio discusses their experiences with managing multiple public personas and the complications that arise from separating their professional and private lives. They delve into t…

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Bonus: S2 E14: "Sacrifice" by Stephanie Parent 1:26

2M ago1:26

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A poem, read by the author. To hear the full episode/interview with Stephanie Parent, listen to it HERE. You can find Stephanie: Website: stephanieparent.net X: @sc parent Instagram: @sc parent由Jessie Sage

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S2 E14: I Wrote a Ghost Story About the Dungeon That I Worked in for Years with Stephanie Parent 57:55

2M ago57:55

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling," Jessie Sage interviews writer and professional submissive Stephanie Parent. Stephanie discusses her journey into sex work, particularly her time working at a commercial dungeon in Los Angeles. She shares insights into the complexities of being a pro-submissive, the community and support among women in t…

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Courtney Ann Irby, "Guiding God's Marriage: Faith and Social Change in Premarital Counseling" (NYU Press, 2024) 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

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It is well-known that the institution of marriage has changed dramatically in the past few decades. However, very little research has focused on the role of religious institutions in helping couples form and maintain their relationships. Guiding God's Marriage: Faith and Social Change in Premarital Counseling (NYU Press, 2024) by Dr. Courtney Irby …

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Caterina Fugazzola, "Words Like Water: Queer Mobilization and Social Change in China" (Temple UP, 2023) 59:58

2M ago59:58

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After China officially “decriminalized” same-sex behavior in 1997, both the visibility and public acceptance of tongzhi, an inclusive identity term that refers to nonheterosexual and gender nonconforming identities in the People’s Republic of China, has improved. However, for all the positive change, there are few opportunities for political and ci…

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S2 E13 AP: I'm a DJ and I'm Obsessed With Pop Music (Not Taylor Swift) 27:19

2M ago27:19

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling at the Afterparty," hosts Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, along with guest host Melodie KG, discuss a variety of topics, including the recent acquisition of 501(C)(3) status for their show, allowing fans to make tax-deductible donations. Jessie shares a humorous and embarrassing story from her childhood, highl…

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S2 E13: I'm a DJ and I'm Obsessed With Pop Music (Not Taylor Swift) with Courtney Trouble 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling," Jessie Sage interviews Courtney Trouble, a longtime friend who has been involved in the queer porn industry for over two decades. Courtney discusses their journey from starting in the queer punk scene in Olympia, Washington, to moving to San Francisco, where they became a central figure in the queer por…

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Aideen O’Shaughnessy, "Embodying Irish Abortion Reform: Bodies, Emotions, and Feminist Activism" (Bristol UP, 2024) 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Dr. Aideen O'Shaughnessy is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Lincoln. She has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge, an MA in Gender Studies Research from Utrecht University and a BA in Sociology and French at Trinity College Dublin. Her research focuses on gender, health, and social movements and she is particularl…

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S2 E12 AP: Actually, What I Do on My Own Time Is Nobody's Business 33:02

2M ago33:02

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The After-Party," hosts Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Melodie KG discuss their recent interview with Dominique Rystan. The conversation centers around the critique and premise of the show. Dominique's primary concern is about the extent to which sex workers — who are often public — should share their pe…

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S2 E12: Actually, What I Do on My Own Time Is Nobody's Business with Dominique Rystan 48:05

2M ago48:05

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In the podcast episode "When We're Not Hustling," host Jessie Sage interviews Dominique Rystan, a seasoned porn performer and dominatrix. Dominique shares her journey of maintaining a clear separation between her work and personal life. She emphasizes that while she enjoys her work, she prefers to keep her hobbies and personal experiences private t…

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Jennifer Redmond and Mary McAuliffe, "The Politics of Gender and Sexuality in Modern Ireland: A Reader" (Four Courts Press, 2024) 58:51

3M ago58:51

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Mary McAuliffe is a historian and lecturer in Gender Studies at UCD. Her latest publications include (is The Diaries of Kathleen Lynn co-authored with Harriet Wheelock) and Margaret Skinnider; a biography (UCD Press,2020). Throughout the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 she has been conducting extensive research on the experiences of women during th…

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A Letter from Jesus (with Dann Aungst) 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

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Dann Aungst was pretty far gone in his sexual addiction when Jesus grabbed him (figuratively) by the lapels and sent him (literally) messengers, a letter, and a locution during Adoration. He left the road of destruction and chaos and found himself on the road to purity. He then founded his apostolate (which he called The Road to Purity) after writi…

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S2 E11 AP: Conversational Pilgrimages That Shape Our Lives 18:57

3M ago18:57

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling the After-Party," Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Melodie KG discuss Amber Délice, who runs an immersive theater business intertwined with her sex work. The hosts express their fascination with Amber's unique approach, which includes elaborate, long-term dates and specially curated experiences designed to …

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S2 E11: Conversational Pilgrimages That Shape Our Lives with Amber Délice 59:48

3M ago59:48

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling," host Jessie Sage engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Amber Délice, an independent provider and companion based in Boulder, Colorado. Amber explains how her work in immersive theater involves creating transformative and artistic experiences for individuals and couples, often helping them n…

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S2 E10 AP: Monster Romances and Other Ways to Wind Down 39:25

3M ago39:25

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In the latest episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The Afterparty," hosts Jessie and Emily welcome Melodie KG as the guest host for September! The episode kicks off with a light-hearted conversation on various topics, including Melodie's upcoming column on sex work and counterculture, inspired by Jessie. The hosts also dive into the nuances of sex …

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Chris Richardson, "Batman and the Joker: Contested Sexuality in Popular Culture" (Routledge, 2020) 54:44

3M ago54:44

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In Batman and The Joker: Contested Sexuality in Popular Culture (Routledge, 2020), Chris Richardson presents a cultural analysis of the ways gender, identity, and sexuality are negotiated in the rivalry of Batman and The Joker. Richardson's queer reading of the text provides new understandings of Batman and The Joker and the transformations of the …

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S2 E10: Monster Romances and Other Ways to Wind Down with Adrie Rose 58:53

3M ago58:53

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Adrie Rose is a Jamaican-American writer and photographer from Florida. Adrie discusses her upcoming book titled "I Hate My Job," which explores the ambivalent feelings sex workers often have about their profession. Additionally, she shares insights into her podcast "Pages and Prejudice," which she co-hosts with Stitch to discuss romance literature…

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S2 E9 AP: I Used My Dirty Slut Money to Buy Big Ass Tools 24:30

3M ago24:30

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling the After-Party," hosts Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Ashley Ramos explore the remarkable journey of Maya Bates, a cam girl and clip producer who leads an all-women construction crew. They delve into the unique challenges women face in male-dominated industries, such as overcoming sexism and building tru…

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Matt Brim, "Poor Queer Studies: Confronting Elitism in the University" (Duke UP, 2020) 1:08:59

3M ago1:08:59

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In Poor Queer Studies: Confronting Elitism in the University (Duke UP, 2020), Matt Brim shifts queer studies away from its familiar sites of elite education toward poor and working-class people, places, and pedagogies. Brim shows how queer studies also takes place beyond the halls of flagship institutions: in night school; after a three-hour commut…

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S2 E9: I Used My Dirty Slut Money to Buy Big Ass Tools with Maiia Bates 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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Episode 9 features a converation with Maiia Bates, a 10-year veteran of the sex industry. Maiia discusses her journey from live shows to content creation and the burnout she has experienced over time. She now runs an all-women construction company in her town, providing safe and trustworthy services primarily to vulnerable populations like elderly …

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Francisca Yuenki Lai, "Maid to Queer: Asian Labor Migration and Female Same-Sex Desires" (Hong Kong UP, 2021) 1:03:37

3M ago1:03:37

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Maid to Queer: Asian Labor Migration and Female Same-Sex Desires (Hong Kong UP, 2021) is the first book about Asian female migrant workers who develop same-sex relationships in a host city. Based on participant observation and in-depth interviews with Indonesian domestic workers in Hong Kong, the book explores the meanings of same-sex relationships…

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Regina G. Kunzel, "In the Shadow of Diagnosis: Psychiatric Power and Queer Life" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 52:36

3M ago52:36

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In the mid-twentieth century, American psychiatrists proclaimed homosexuality a mental disorder, one that was treatable and amenable to cure. Drawing on a collection of previously unexamined case files from St. Elizabeths Hospital, In the Shadow of Diagnosis: Psychiatric Power and Queer Life (U Chicago Press, 2024) explores the encounter between ps…

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Wesley G. Phelps, "Before Lawrence v. Texas: The Making of a Queer Social Movement" (U Texas Press, 2023) 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

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In 2003, in a ruling that bordered on poetic, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in Lawrence v. Texas that sexual behavior between consenting adults was protected under the constitutional right to privacy. This was a landmark case in the course of LGBTQ+ rights in the Untied States, laying the groundwork for cases like 2015's Obergefell v.…

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S2 E8 AP: Disabled Folks Need Hand Jobs, Too 29:59

3M ago29:59

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling the Afterparty," hosts Jessie Sage, Ashley Ramos, and Emily Foster delve into Amber Glow's episode. Amber offers a unique perspective on the sex industry, emphasizing the crucial role of human touch and connection, particularly for disabled individuals. She discusses the financial challenges her clients f…

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S2 E8: Disabled Folks Need Hand Jobs, Too with Amber Glow 57:22

3M ago57:22

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In this episode of WWNH, Jessie speaks wth Amber Glow, a dedicated sex work and disability rights advocate. Amber shares her experiences in sex work, with a strong emphasis on the healing components of her work. She discusses the obstacles she encountered, like moving from San Francisco to Florida, adapting to cultural changes, and managing her dis…

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Javier Fernández-Galeano, "Queer Obscenity: Erotic Archives in Dictatorial Spain" (Stanford UP, 2024) 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

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Queer Obscenity: Erotic Archives in Dictatorial Spain (Stanford University Press, 2024) takes us inside the archive to demonstrate how the incongruities of the Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) and Franco (1939–1975) regimes were manifested in the regulation of erotic material cultures. Focusing on amateur pornographers and their confiscated and censored…

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He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters 55:32

4M ago55:32

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Schuyler Bailar didn’t set out to be an activist, but his very public transition to the Harvard men’s swim team put him in the spotlight. His choice to be open about his journey and share his experience has evolved into tireless advocacy for inclusion and collective liberation. Today’s book is: He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why it Matte…

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