A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy

Latest Episodes:

Carol Leigh (AKA: Scarlot Harlot) Nov 17, 2021

Show notes

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 framework that dominates the way we think and talk about sex work.

Carol Leigh's Links:

Linktree: linktr.ee/CarolLeigh

Twitter: @carol_leigh

Instagram: @scarlot_harlot

Her Book: Unrepentant Whore: Collected Works of Scarlot Harlot

Things We Talk About:

thotscholar

Hacking Hustling

ActUp

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Podcast Links:

Website: parkerwestwood.com/podcast/

Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

September Announcement & Check-in Sep 15, 2021

Show notes

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/

Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

Instagram: @parker.westwood

Thing Mentioned:

Octavia's Brood (book)

Podcast Page

"All Organizing is Science Fiction" by Adrienne Maree-Brown

Works by Octavia Butler

Why hosting our own content is a pain in the @$$ (and other important content)

Kate Kennedy Sep 01, 2021

Show notes

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 up comedy, and how OnlyFans has shifted the sex work industry.

This episode was recorded before OnlyFans banned (and then promptly un-banned) sexually explicit content from their platform. They have since stated that they made this move due to banks who are threatening to stop processing payments within the sex industry. You can sign onto a letter written by sex workers demanding an end to this kind of banking discrimination at SexWorkSignOn.com.

Kate Kennedy's Links:

Website: semiprocockjockey.com

OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/theogkennedy

Twitter: @TheOGKennedy

Instagram: @thepgkennedy

CamGirl Chronicles Podcast

Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast

The Kennedy Assassination Podcast

Things We Talk About:

The Comedy Store

BeDazzler

Dolly Parton's America Podcast (We don't talk about it, but you all should really listen to it. It's just the best.)

Podcast Links:

Website: https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/

Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

Elliot Emerson Aug 18, 2021

Show notes

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-emerson.com

OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/highdefgirlfriend

Twitter: @TheEmersonWay

Instagram: @elliot.emerson

Whore Candle Company: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhoreCandleCompany

Class And Kitsch Candles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassandKitsch

The Emerson Experience podcast: twitter.com/TheExclusivePod

Things We Talk About:

(See Above Candle Links)

The Emerson Experience podcast

The Sexy Escort Guide podcast

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

Touch It by Arianna Grande

Podcast Links:

Website: https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/

Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

Savannah Solo Aug 04, 2021

Show notes

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

Things We Talk About:

Kurapika

Sweeney Todd

Once Upon A Mattress

Mary Martin as Peter Pan

Hook (movie)

The Song of Achilles (book)

Alabama Shakes (musical artist)

Podcast Links:

Website: a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/

Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

Parker Westwood Links:

Website: parkerwestwood.com

OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/parker_westwood

Twitter: @parker_westwood

Instagram: @parker.westwood

The Return of Amber Délice Jul 21, 2021

Show notes

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 sex worker or not, there's a lot to glean from this conversation.

Amber Délice Links:

Website: meetamberdelice.com

Twitter: @meetamberdelice

Instagram: @meetamberdelice

Links to Things We Discuss:

Clara and the Sun by Kazua Ishiguro

Feverkin (musical artist)

A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy Patreon:

patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

6 Month Reflections Jul 07, 2021

Show notes

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 ambitions.

Podcast Links:

Website: https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/

Twitter: @sexygalaxypod

Patreon: patreon.com/sexygalaxypod

Hot Pod Article: "How Sex Workers Try to Make Podcasts Work For Them" by Aria Bracci

Thompson Reuters Article: "'Our stories don't get told' - only now a new sex worker podcast aims to change that" by Christine Murray

List of Sex Worker Podcasts:

Strippers In The Attic

Yes A Stripper

Art Of The Hookup

The Wholesome Whores Podcast

Old Pro Podcast

Risqué Business

Somebody You Love

The Sexy Escort Guide

BBW Badgirl

The Candid Companion

Peepshow Podcast

The Escort: Deconstructed

The Emerson Experience

(Let me know if you see that I'm missing anyone, please.)

Lena Czura (Part Two) Jun 23, 2021

Show notes

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

Twitter: @lenaczura

Instagram: @lenaczura1

OnlyFans: @lenaczura

A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution's Links

Website: answerdetroit.org

Twitter: @answerdetroit

Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit

Things We Mention:

FFTs Episode of the Unlocking Us by Brene Brown

Somatics

Boundaries for Badass Femmes

Relationship Anarchy

Kayak Tours of the Detroit Canals

All About Love by Bell Hooks

Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown

Patreon: patreon.com/sexygalaxypod

Lena Czura (Part One) Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

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 in the movement against white supremacy, and navigating internalized power structures. Buckle up, folx. It's a real one.

Lena Czura's Links:

Website: lenaczura.com

Twitter: @lenaczura

Instagram: @lenaczura1

OnlyFans: @lenaczura

A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution's Links

Website: answerdetroit.org

Twitter: @answerdetroit

Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit

Things We Mention:

The Body is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

White Awake

PS Group

(I say we name drop a lot of books in this episode, but that's the latter half, so stay tuned!)

Patreon: patreon.com/sexygalaxypod

Deandra May 26, 2021

Show notes

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. We also talk about performing drag, our mutual love of Star Trek, and confronting financial insecurity as an anti-capitalist.

Trigger Warnings: Dead Bodies and Misgendering

We talk about dead bodies in a bit of detail later in the show. Don't be scared! We're just talking about mortuary sciences. There are stories of Deandra being misgendered.

Things We Mention:

The Most Popular Girls in High School

The Never Ending Story

Podcast Links:

patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy Website