When We’re Not Hustling is a twice monthly podcast that explores the lives and identities of sex workers outside our personas. Each episode features a long-form interview with a sex worker, where we talk about everything but work: personal philosophies, ambitions, family, relationships, passions, hobbies, mental and physical health, identity, spirituality, meaning-making, and more. On this show, we learn who sex workers are outside of the work they are known for. When We’re Not Hustling is a ...
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A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy takes us on a journey into the lives and minds of sex workers from across the industry. It is an interview-based podcast that has one mission -- to go where no man has gone before -- to imagine a world in which sex workers are not demonized or sensationalized, but humanized. Keep up with us on Twitter at @SexyGalaxyPod. Contact us at sexygalaxypod@gmail.com.
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Author Lola Davina reads selected chapters from "Thriving in Sex Work: Heartfelt Advice for Staying Sane in the Sex Industry," a self-help book for sex workers.
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Clowns & Joy as a Form of Resistance with Ramona Flour
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What does it mean to be a collector, especially when what you collect is clowns — a thing that is commonly feared or disregarded? For NYC-based sex worker Ramona Flour, her “silly little hobby” is not just fueled by her love of clowns, but by a commitment to joy as a form of resistance. In a frequently dark world, Ramona insists on making ritual sp…
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Poetry & Personas That Heal with Madeleine Blair
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This episode of When We’re Not Hustling is an invitation into the writer’s room: an intimate space to process anything and everything through the written word. Whether she is writing about sex work or topics unrelated, Madeleine Blair makes sense of the world through expertly crafted essays, vivacious poetry, and all other written creations. In thi…
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Gardening as a Community Resource with Phoenix Calida
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How can gardening be a radical act of sustainability and community care? How do we build community with neighbors? For Phoenix Calida, gardening is not only a calming ritual of self-care, but also a way to create and sustain community. In this episode of When We’re Not Hustling, host Jessie Sage sits down with Phoenix to talk about gardening: prepp…
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Aging & Sexuality with Seska
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What does sex look like over the course of a lifetime? How does aging impact relationships and sex, and why do so few people talk about it? In this episode of When We’re Not Hustling, host Jessie Sage sits down with veteran sex worker, Seska, to dive into aging and sexuality. Seska has worked in the sex industry for 25 years, and focuses her curren…
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Fat Liberation & Joy with Mx. Pucks A'Plenty
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“Fat liberation is the deliberate tearing down of systems that have created a world where fat people are denied full participation in society and life.” Mx. Pucks A'Plenty What is the connection between burlesque and fat liberation? How is fat liberation different and more more radical than body positivity? How are fat folks organizing and using ac…
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Ritual & Self-Care with Ty Rose
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What does it mean to invest in self-care? Host Jessie Sage and guest Ty Rose delve into the benefits, the importance, and the impact of ritual and self-care. Ty discusses self-care rituals both big and small, from doing a multi-day fast in the Bahamas, to incorporating boundaries into her relationships at home. Whether it’s her daily break from all…
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Rope Bondage & Shibari (Part 2) with Melissa Milk
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In Part 2 of this 2-episode series, host Jessie Sage sits down with rigger Melissa Milk to talk about the rope scene they did together. This episode touches on ADHD and neurodivergence, the sensory expreince of rope, the responsibility tops have to keep rope bottoms safe, aftercare, fatness, and more. If you missed it, make sure to listen to Part 1…
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Rope Bondage & Shibari (Part 1) with Hunny Daniels
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What does it mean to expand the notion of sex? How can we discover pleasure outside of a traditional focus on genitals and penetration? For Hunny Daniels, professional submissive and a member of the BDSM community, rope bondage provides space for them to engage with sexual gratification in a new way. In Part 1 of this 2-episode series, host Jessie …
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Music, Pleasure, and Prayer with Mary Muse
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Mary Muse—former teacher turned sex worker—has had a lifelong passion for music, which she only recently began to incorporate into her sex work. In this episode of When We’re Not Husting, host Jessie Sage and guest Mary Muse delve into their shared experiences of leaving the teaching profession and moving into sex work. Mary talks about her love fo…
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Being a Parent to an Adult Sex Worker with Jessie Sage's Mom
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Sex work stigma runs deep, so it is common for parents of adult sex-working children (especially when they first find out) to feel shame about their kids’ choice to enter the sex trades. In this very special fourth episode of When We’re Not Hustling, host Jessie Sage sits down with her mom to discuss her mom's experience of being the parent of an a…
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Anarchist Organizing & Community Care with Lucy Bloom
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In Episode 3, host Jessie Sage sits down with author, sex worker, and anarchist organizer Lucy Bloom to dive deep into what putting anarchist philosophy into action looks like on a political, social, and personal level. They discuss anarchism as an anti-hierarchical, anti-racist, and anti-capitalist movement. Lucy and Jessie also share their person…
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Leaving Evangelicalism with Miss Koda V
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American culture is steeped in Christianity. Those who have decided to extricate themselves from the Church offer a unique perspective on the impact of religion, and what it means to leave those traditions behind. In Episode 2 of When We’re Not Hustling, host Jessie Sage sits down with Pittsburgh-based dominatrix Miss Koda V to discuss her experien…
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Is “Everything But” Possible for Sex Workers? With Guest Trip Richards
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In late-stage capitalism, who we are is often conflated with what we do. This has particular consequences for sex workers, whose labor is heavily stigmatized and criminalized. The hope of the show is to detangle this conflation and give sex workers space to talk about their lives outside their work. In Episode 1 of When We’re Not Hustling, host Jes…
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Lola leads a 10-minute meditation on unconditional love for sex workers, including rain effects and ASMR.โดย Lola Davina
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This week, we get to speak with Chad, a Texas-based male escort and friend of mine. He shares with us his perspective on sex work being healing in two directions, both for him and his clients. We also talk extensively about STIs and PrEP. We talk about stigma of various kinds revolving around sex and sex work and how they can crop up in non-profit …
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Makeda Joi (Part Two)
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This is the second half of my interview with Makeda Joi, an escort based out of Atlanta, GA. Last time, we talked about compassion, toxic masculinity, and privilege. The last half of our discussion is dedicated to all things joy and resilience, something we could all use more of right now. <3 Makeda Joi's Links: Website: MakedaJoi.com Twitter: @mak…
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We are graced by the presence of Makeda Joi, an escort based in Atlanta, GA. In this episode we talk about privilege, acceptance, compassion, toxic masculinity, and we do it with gusto! Makeda Joi's Links: Website: MakedaJoi.com Twitter: @makedajoi Things We Talk About: Full Service Podcast with Tank Atlanta Strip Club Magic City Article (Check out…
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This week we talk with Chris Ballbelly, a belly-bloat content creator. He talks to us about the belly-bloat fetish community, the importance of listening to your body while creating this kind of content, and being a content creator with autism. It's an interesting conversation with a charming individual about a niche area of sex work. Enjoy! **Trig…
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It's been nearly one year since we heard from Savannah. She and her partner, Mountain Man Link, joined us for last years Valentine's Day couples episode. This time, she's returning with a new last name and a new outlook on life. Savannah Hart talks to us about her rebranding and the burnout that preceded it. She discusses the tactics that she used …
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It's been one whole year! Happy Anniversary!
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"A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy" has been a podcast for one whole year! This episode is a big thank you to the many people who have made this podcast happen and an announcement of an online merch store (SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com)! Thank you for one year, you wonderful human beings! Things I Talk About: A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revol…
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In this Episode we talk about Elaina St. James journey as a new OnlyFans model, how sex work facilitated her acceptance of her body, and the struggle for work-life balance. We also discuss solo parenting as a sex worker, flipping society's ageism the middle finger, and Elaina's general badassery. Elaina's Links: Website: elainastjames.com OnlyFans:…
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This week, we're talking about selling worn items with a wonderful human being and fan of the show, Calla Miia. She tells about her experience getting into the industry, what she's learned, and what it's like. She shares about how sex work allowed her to explore her sexual identity and get to know herself better. We also talk about the importance o…
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We hear from Kristy Cooper, former stripper, librarian, and now author of the book I Was a Stripper Librarian: From Cardigans to G-strings. We discuss stripping as an industry, feminist views of sex work, and community organizing skills that Kristy learned from sex workers. Kristy also opens up about the stigma surrounding sex work and the emotiona…
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Carol Leigh (AKA: Scarlot Harlot)
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In this episode we get to hear from none other than Carol Leigh (AKA: Scarlot Harlot), one of the OGs in the fight for sex workers' right and who's credited with coining the term "sex work." She tells us about how the term "sex work" came to be. We also talk about some sociolinguistics in the feminist movement as well as the anti-trafficking framew…
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September Announcement & Check-in
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Many things are changing. To accommodate for some major life changes, Parker is taking a break from podcasting for the rest of the month of September. Enjoy these musings and some Science Fiction in the meantime. See you on the other side of September! Podcast Links: Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ Tw…
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In this episode, we hear from the Podcast Slut herself, Kate Kennedy. Kate is a stand up comedian, professional porn star, and podcast host of The Cam Girl Chronicles as well as cohost of Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast. She takes us through a day in the life of Kate Kennedy, reveals how she copes with the isolation of her work, her love of stand …
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In this episode, we get to chat with Dallas and Austin-based companion, Elliot Emerson, of the Emerson Experience podcast. She tells us about starting a podcast to avoid review boards, her relationship to her body and a recent journey with plastic surgery. We also talk about her fabulous candle business. Elliot Emerson Links: Website: elliot-emerso…
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We get to hear from Savannah Solo, who's OnlyFans stardom surprised even her! In this episode we talk about how Savannah got their start, her love of cosplay and theatre, being out to family, and much much more! Savannah's Links: OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/savannahsolo Twitter: @savannah_solo Instagram: @xsavannahsolox Sponsorship Links: Companion Tax …
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The Return of Amber Délice
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We have our first return guest, y'all! Amber Délice graces us all with her presence once again to talk about what she termed "Courageous Conversations with Clients." We discuss boundaries and how to hold them when you want to continue the relationship, as well as how to have deep relationships without giving too much of yourself. Whether you're a s…
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This week, we're taking a collective breath. Parker Westwood takes a moment to reflect on the last six months that has been the beginning of The Sex Worker's Guide to The Galaxy journey. This is a podcast full of gratitude, insider peeks into the analytics of the show, recommitments to intentions made at the outset of the pod, and musings of future…
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Lena Czura (Part Two)
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This episode is the second half of our interview with my dear friend and fellow sex worker, Lena Czura. With just as much joy and love as last time, we journey into the topics of developing a spiritual practice, the importance of boundaries, and practicing energy work as a sex worker. It's juicy, y'all. Lena Czura's Links: Website: lenaczura.com Tw…
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Lena Czura (Part One)
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This episode is the first half of an absolutely fantastic conversation with an absolutely fantastic person! We're talking with one of my greatest sex worker friends, Lena Czura. Amidst much love for one another and a copious amount of laughter, we discuss the importance of community and organizing, what it means to be anti-racist as a white person …
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Deandra is a Detroit-based full-service sex worker and drag performer. The name 'Deandra' is a pseudonym that we have employed to protect her identity. As such, I will not be linking her website or her social media accounts. She is using a pseudonym so that we can discuss a topic surrounded by much stigma, being HIV-positive in the adult industry. …
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We get to chat and laugh with Amy Bond, owner of Pole & Dance Studios with studio locations in San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. She is an author, competitive pole dancer, and pro bono attorney. In this episode we discuss her recent feature in the Netflix-original documentary Strip Down, Rise Up, the healing aspects of pole dance, and her and h…
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10 Minute Sleep Meditation for Sex Workers
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Lola Davina, author of the "Thriving in Sex Work" series, leads a ten minute sleep meditation for sex workers. Includes music, breath exercise, ASMR, whispering.โดย Lola Davina
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Master Joshua (Part Two)
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This is the second half of our conversation with Master Joshua, a Pro Domme based in NYC. We talk about the importance of communication, the difference between lifestyle and Pro BDSM, and the importance of being true to yourself. Trigger Warnings: mention of master/slave dynamic and sex addiction Joshua's Links: Website: MasterJoshua.com Twitter: @…
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This is our first two-parter, y'all! Trust, it won't be our last! This is the first half of a conversation with Master Joshua, a Pro Domme based in NYC. We discuss honorifics and identity, spirituality and BDSM, and the importance of mentorship among so many other things. Master Joshua gets vulnerable with us about a number of topics, and it's such…
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In this episode, we meet Zee St. James, a sex worker and activist based in Detroit, Michigan. This episode covers so much ground that I don't even know where to begin. We talk about the sex worker's rights movement and the complexities involved in serving a community that is caught at the intersections of so many of the world's oppressive forces, a…
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Lola Davina, author of the "Thriving in Sex Work" series, leads a five-minute mindfulness guided meditation for sex workers.โดย Lola Davina
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This week, we hear from Carta Monir, a cartoonist, zine-maker, and content-creator. She talks to us about her creative process, her journey learning to love her body as a trans woman, and her experience filming porn during a pandemic. Carta Monir's Links: Print Studio Website: diskettepress.com Website: cartamonir.itch.io OnlyFans: @carta Patreon: …
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Savannah Grace and Mountain Man Link
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In honor of Valentine's Day, I decided to publish my interview with Savannah Grace and Mountain Man Link a bit earlier than I planned. I love seeing sex workers find love, and these two found love in another sex worker! We talk about their relationship, polyamory, and navigating a work-life balance together. Savannah's Links: Website: yoursavannahg…
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BONUS: Parker's Interview on Full Service Podcast
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We interrupt your regular programing to bring you a BONUS EPISODE! I was interviewed by Tank Smith, host of Full Service Podcast, and we had such a blast! We talk about how I got started in the industry, why I started this podcast, and so so much more. It's a little bananas how much we talked about in only an hour. Enjoy! Full Service Podcast Links…
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We get to spend some time with Clover, a San Diego-based full service sex worker. We talk about the many ways that disability intersects with sex work. Clover's Links: Website: clovertravels.co Twitter: @cloversquirts OnlyFans: @cloversquirts Things We Mention: "I'm a Disabled Sex Worker..." HuffPost Article AccessNow App SESTA/FOSTA @natalieburdic…
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We meet Amber Délice, a full-service sex worker or companion based out of Denver. Our conversation ranges from discussing her innate ability to curate date experiences for her clients (and how COVID has impacted that) to dating as a sex worker. Amber Délice Links: Website: meetamberdelice.com Twitter: @meetamberdelice Instagram: @meetamberdelice Th…
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Olivia Black is a Chicago-based Pro Domme. We talk about so many things, but the episode mostly focuses on the concepts of shame and stigma as it relates to kink and the BDSM community. Olivia Black Links: Website: themsoblack.com Twitter: @MsOliviaBlack7 Instagram: @msoliviablack777 Things We Mention: Patrick Califia, Trans BDSM activist Lydia Sch…
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We talk with April Fiasco, a stripper, burlesque performer, comedian, writer, instructor, and activist based in London, about how stigma is the root of all evil and how creativity is healing and necessary. April Fiasco Links: Twitter: @AprilFiasco_ Instagram: @aprilfiasco OnlyFans: @aprilfiasco Cybertease Links: Website: cybertease.co.uk Twitter: @…
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We meet Domina Kathryn (Kat) Morgan, a Detroit-based Pro Domme, who explains what "Pro Domme" means, how COVID-19 has impacted her work, and the importance of communication. Domina Kat Morgan Links: Website: dominakatmorgan.com Twitter: @DominaKatMorgan Instagram: @dominakat Podcast Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod…
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A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy
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A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast that seeks to humanize sex workers. Your host, Parker Westwood, explains how the show came to be and what you can expect. We're going to boldly go where mainstream media refuses to go, and talk about sex workers as human beings. So, strap in, strap on, and get ready to go deep. 50% of Patreon proceeds…
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Lola Davina reads the chapter "Exercise: Your Ideal Client" from the audiobook "Thriving in Sex Work: Heartfelt Advice for Staying Sane in the Sex Industry," a self-help book for sex workers. Available at Audible, Amazon, iTunes, and directly from her website, LolaDavina.com through Awesound.โดย Lola Davina
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Lola Davina reads the chapter "Dissociation" from the audiobook "Thriving in Sex Work: Heartfelt Advice for Staying Sane in the Sex Industry," a self-help book for sex workers. Available at Audible, Amazon, iTunes, and directly from her website, LolaDavina.com through Awesound.โดย Lola Davina
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