Yes, a Stripper Podcast

This week we have a very special episode. As you all know, Daisy was part of the iconic club, The Lusty Lady. They were pioneers in striking and winning rights for themselves. Now a newer generation has learned from what the LL dancers accomplished and they've won this first and very important step in workers rights for strippers!

Logn and Mia from the Red Umbrella Iceland, sat down with AMD and spilled all the beans.  What's going on in Iceland?  You're about to find out.  The landscape is unique but similar to so much of what we deal with here in the states.  In a country that has a population of roughly 360,000, it's a lot harder to hide your work, making it very difficult to be a SW and aa SW activist.  However, Logn and Mia are enthusiastic and super positive and believe that change is on the horizon.

Today Daisy is joined by Stella, one of the performers from Daisy Ducati Presents: Dangerous. Dangerous is a fetish burlesque show happening now in Vegas. Stella refers to themself as "alternative" and seems to be very at home in the kink performance world. The two share some real talk about the toxic behavior they see in the clubs and how sticking together is better for us all.

For some of us, leaving stripping is a career change, for others who have been stripping as a career for many years, it feels like retiring and saying goodbye to an old friend.  Sinclair and Lisa came to AMD wanting to talk about retirement as strippers. The idea of doing this panel was born. The first of its kind, we had participating community members who shared with us, to add as many perspectives as possible on this very real and not often talked about topic.  We shared our stories, our perspectives. We learned from each other and empathized with each other in the ways that only SW to SW can do.  Please let us know how you felt about this episode after listening.  This conversation is for all of us.

Jeanelle is a reproductive activist, birth worker, sex-work-adjacent, and host of the Dancing Doula Podcast. She's this week's guest for a couple reasons. Obviously she is lending her expertise to weigh in on the recent Roe v. Wade decision. What you may not know is that Onyx recently experienced a pregnancy and miscarriage and Jeanelle is someone who has helped Onyx get through that. This episode is emotional and powerful and truly educational.

Molly was a stripper who was not only battling her own whorephobia but up against a crew of fellow strippers who were trying to take her down for her choices with her body.  Internalized whorephobia affects us all to varying degrees, and for Molly, it was pivotal when she started to confront it.  Now Molly is an escort, doing what she chooses and finding ways to dismantle whorephobia, one small conversation at a time.

This episode is full of important topics... Kelly Gold and AMD talk about retiring from the club and how it affects identity and self worth. They also talk about how privileged people benefit during their introduction and exit from the sex work industry.  Kelly's journey of acknowledging her privilege as a white woman is a fine example to other white women.  And she intends on using her privilege in her music career to continue to raise awareness for marginalized folx.

AM and colleague podcaster, Leilah, from A Strippers Guide, joined forces to make this topical episode.  They talk about how female patrons behave in the clubs and ways they navigate towards or around them.  There is also conversation about their own past whorephobia and the whorephobia and whore-archy that exist in clubs still to this day.  After 28 years of stripping between the two of them, the experiences and stories are a-plenty.

In this episode our host, Daisy Ducati, sits down to chat with Mistrixx, an independent Las Vegas showgirl and dominatrix. Mistrixx has tried on many very different career paths from military life to real estate and even butchery before she discovered her love for public performance in Las Vegas. Tune in to hear more about the life of a showgirl!

In this episode I sit down with my friend all the way from British Columbia Steph Sia. Listen in as this criminology major and I sit down and chat about her life as a sugar baby, businesses they ran in the past to now, and particularities that come from being Filipino.

A pastor turned sex worker, Nikole Mitchell shares her incredible journey of leaving her church behind with her children in tow, to become a sex worker, and soon after, a viral sensation.  Nikole's energy is electric and she seems to magically vibrate through the screen and speakers.  Not only is Nikole a sex worker, but she's a life coach, and you can tell.  This is, truly, an inspiring episode, and we hope you feel the vibe like we did when recording.

In today's episode, our host, Daisy Ducati sits down with Reagan, one of the dancers involved in organizing the strike at Star Garden in North Hollywood, CA. Reagan tells us all about the serious security issues and disputes with management that caused the dancers to walk out and strike. We'll hear about the similarities between the current strike and the historic action at San Francisco's Lusty Lady which ultimately led to the dancers unionizing and buying the club to form a co-op. Even if you can't join the picket line in person, you'll learn all the ways you can show support for these brave dancers and their fight for safety and basic labor rights. Tune in and let's have a chat.

Tune in as I speak with my good friend Saskia Klunder. We catch up and along the way we touch base on topics like Body image, Gender Bias, and all the things in between that make Saskia the amazing sworker that she is today!

@saskiaklunder

Mone't is a burlesque dancer, a hair stylist and an activist.  She uses her voice to take a stand against fatphobia, cultural appropriation and anti-blackness, all issues that are prevelent in the pole dance community.  Mone't misses lockdown and saw potential in what the pandemic could have done when we all opened our eyes to prevelant problematic behaviors.  But now that the world has opened up again, it seems so many of us forgot the lessons we just learned.

While putting on make up, Bella Sin, tells their story of family, burlesque history, costumer, and being a voice for the Latinx community near and far. Clevland's Burlesque Queen, Bella Sin.

In today's episode we'll catch up with a long time friend of Daisy's form her days dancing in San Francisco, Cat. We'll hear a funny story about how these two met as well as some really fun locker room stories. Cat has since retired from dancing and is now making quite a name for herself as a leather worker, creating gorgeous bespoke collars and harnesses for her kinky clientele. Cat tells us all about her experience transitioning out of the industry and into building her new business venture and what skills she learned over from dancing have helped her continue to succeed. Tune in and let's have a chat!

From the Atlantic to the pacific and Back. @jessicagiannavx3 is one of my most interesting people I have ever met. She was the first person to ever take ME under her wings and show me how it’s done! I was honoured.. Class, Sass, and lots of Cash!  Beautiful on the in and out! Tune in as we obviously catch up, remembering moments with Drake and The Juno awards and talk about Jessica’s Scotian Black History Roots!

Seidr is a comedian and former s3x w0rker, in the game from an early age.  Her career is steeped in fond memories of bad ass babes saying "fuck you" in a feminine way.  She now does comedy about SW and has a mixture of feedback, some hecklers and even other comedians quietly mentioning their past SW to her while backstage.  Learn more about Seidr and the podcast they are working on, coming to your earballs soon!

Paige started her company Pypr, after being hit on by a "professional" financial consultant in his office behind closed doors.  At Pypr, the professionals know all about SW's and how we operate a little differently.  Paige has some incredible stories on her experiences with other "professionals" and those interactions were the inspiration and catalyst for starting her own business.  This is a Yes, A Stripper Podcast Mini-Sode. The first of its kind.

A force to be reckoned with on and off stage, Jeez Loueez is no stranger to speaking the truth. Internationally known, she create a safe space for Black burlesque performers at Jeezy's Juke Joint that is a one of a kind experiance. With determination, talent, and family support, you can't help but scream, Jeez Loueez.

Carmen is an aerialist stripper/burlesque performer, pro traveller, and squirrel mom.. She has been there done that and then some. In this episode we chat about clubs all over Canada, the different ways of discrimination in each province, and her sanctuary home she has for herself and the squirrels. Tune In!

Becka is a stripper from Florida who rubs shoulders with undocumented workers from Cuba. Our undocumented workers are extremely vulnerable in the SW and Strip Club industry.  AMD and Becka discuss what this looks like for them and brainstorm about how to learn more from these workers while maintaining their anonymity.  The goals are to find ways to help us all have a safer work environment.

New York Native and around the way girl discusses growing up in Queens, performing burlesque to the music of her childhood, Black 90's pinup, and flexing in her complexing. From Hollis to Hottiewood, Rain Supreme

Cupcake Sinclair is a pro submissive, adult content creator and erotic kinky sideshow performer with a taste for the extreme. In this episode we will explore the connections between body modification, kink and horror as well as who gets to decide what can be considered art. We will also discuss the effect that online censorship via social media terms of service and payment processor rules can have on the creative process.

This was a long episode folks. If we could have, we probably would have talked for hours! Nicky Ninedoors is a long tome friend of mine and this episode was felt like us catching up over the many years. Burlesque performer, Stripper, Producer, Photographer, Singer Extordinaire, and everything in between. Listen in as we dive deep into Life, Love, and Pain

Charm is a stripper in Hollywood, accustomed to performing for celebrities quite often, and therefore brushing shoulders with them.  Or rather, getting dollars stuffed into her thong by some of your favorite characters from movies and TV.  It may seem glamorous, but there are often times confusing interactions that ensue. Charm shared her vulnerability and story about her last night at her home club with FKA Twigs as the headliner, and how the entire stripping staff got fired over text the next day.

1/3 of Bawdy Suit, Faggedy Randy discusses being a male dancer, pink hair and his multiple awards including #26 on the Burlesque Top 50 list of 2021

Our host, Daisy Ducati sits down with reality star, feature performer, club host and wife of rapper Coolio, Mimi Ivey, about her 20+ years in adult entertainment and what it's like to dance around the world.

Definitely one of my favourite episodes I’ve done so far… in this interview we talked about everything burlesque and if you’re a baby burlesquer like myself than this episode was curated just for you! Listen as Shimmy and I sit down to talk about the history and roots of burlesque , All the amazing things Shimmy brings to the world of burlesque .. what folx can do to help change the status quo, we talk about the divide between strippers and burlesque performers and so much more! Tune into this episode and take some notes because I certainly did!

AMD sits down with three women who participated with S-Factor and Sheila Kelley in more than one way.  Whether it was teaching at the studio, as a student or as a participant in the recent "Strip Down, Rise Up" movie release on Netflix.  The problematic behavior abounds within the culture that is  S-Factor, and is shared by Misha, Alyssa and Jessica in this extra long episode.  There were many topics to cover and we wanted these guests to have the time and safe space to share this story, as main stream media tends to omit the voices that are the most important.  This one will take you on a journey and bonus, there is a breathing exercise at the end.

Trixie Thee Pixie is an around the way girl who is an educator, stripper and, philanthropist. From the heart of the nations capital, Trixie gives you Spark Notes, her take on Black Strippers and stripping during the pandemic.

In today’s episode, Daisy Ducati talks with her good friend and mentor, Pandora Noir, about the legacy of the Lusty Lady and what went wrong at the world’s first unionized, co-operatively owned peep show. Pandora worked at the Lusty from the early days of forming the union until the bitter end and served as the union Shop Steward. Tune in to hear about the good, the bad and the pretty, and just how powerful we can be when we put our heels together.

Burlesque performer, Stripper, Video Vixen, and Founder of the Amplify BIPOC Burlesque Fund. In this episode Onyx interviews Enshantay, a fellow Canadian Sister on what it’s like to love the skin that you’re in, how IG and TikTok target mostly black SWers and bodies that are bigger than what society deems as “the norm”.  They also discuss the texturism of black hair culture while trying to educate the cinema scene about the different number types of black hair.  Enshantay is a passionate strong black Queen and she shares her experience as a baby stripper blossoming into the burlesque bombshell that she is today.

NatsHoney is sharing with us her vision of Artists Plex, the first co-owned, co-work space for creative producers.  The best part is, it's for strip artists and sex workers.  This is a space that we will be able to create art, have meetings, do video production, practice and/or teach pole dancing and so much more.  There are very few safe spaces for SW's to work, meet, play, etc, without being gazed at or watched over.  Finally, this is a space by us, for us.

Lottie Ellington is one of your favorite Auntease. Filled with wise advice that she obtained from owning a burlesque studio, taking care of a ecdysists legend, and Black Lives Matter & Burlesque.

This week our host, Daisy Ducati speaks with her good friend and colleague, Agatha Delicious. Agatha is a veteran stripper, adult performer, pro fighter and producer of vore fantasy content. Tune in to hear about her adventures and misadventures as well as tons of valuable advice from someone who's been around and seen it all.

Pepper Spray is one of a kind, a philosopher, an engineer and yes, stripper. They have deep perspectives on Sex Work and are involved in community outreach programs, including a community solar refrigerator project. AMD is your host, interviewing Pepper, touching on subjects like trying to fit a mold that doesn't fit and commiserating about the patriarchal society in which we operate in.

In this interview, Onyx and her Guest Samantha Knoxx get into the thick of it!! The Canadian Version of SESTA/FOSTA, decriminalizing s/x work and good ole politics. It was Election Day there in Canada during this recording, which made for very important and informative discussions...  You must tune in for this one!

Eden X and GiGi have been long time admirers of each other and both jumped at the chance to be co-bad bishes together for a virtual strip club (Sanctuary: Noire). Mx. Eden is a sex educator and pleasure coach prioritizing Black Queer Femmes. From erotic poetry to their time at Sex Down South, Eden tells us what motivates them to do the the Lawd’s twerk and choose P.leasure O.ver E.very T.hing

This week, our host Daisy Ducati speaks with Alana Evans, president of the Adult Performance Artist Guild about what the union does to support sexworkers of all kinds. Alana is known for going straight to the source of industry conflict in search of a resolution.  From personally performing welfare checks on union members to organizing a demonstration at the Facebook headquarters, Alana works tirelessly to make our industry safer and more equitable.

Listen in as Onyx speaks with her penpal across the boarder. Catching up on everything since the pandemic, while digging deep and learning new things about Shala. Sharing a lot of laughs, tears, and even some green. Shala’s positive attitude on life and self confidence is infectious and will leave you feeling refreshed.

Alyssa Aparicio is manifesting her way up to the next level.  She has been stepping into her power and taking other people with her on the journey.  The power of the p*ssy is intense and Alyssa not only creates space and gives permission to realize it, but will hold your hand and show you the way.

This is GiGi Holliday's very first episode as a host, and her guest is the amazing Poison Ivory.  Poison Ivory is the Queen of Burlesque (2016) and is an award winning burlesque dancer.  They have an incredible "how I got started story" and share vulnerable moments from their journeys. This interview gives some real insight on the life of burlesque from a newbie to a pro as a Black burlesque performer.

Daisy Ducati interviews Amberly Rothfield, an expert in how to navigate the internet and social media as a sex worker.  These days the internet is, for people who want to sell sex, an increasingly difficult place to exist.  With algorithms changing constantly to suppress sex work and sex workers, it’s getting harder and harder to remain visible.  Especially if you are also in a position of marginalization.  Amberly is giving us the low down on what we need to know to be seen and to stay sane.

Onyx had her first interview with Honey LeStrange!  Honey is so fun to listen to and has a way with telling stories.  She is a mother, a stripper, an Etsy store owner and a lover of plants.  She's also a member of Strippers United and has a drive to do what's best for the collective community.  Onyx and Honey together are fire!  You will laugh, you might cry and you will definitely be entertained.  Congrats to Onyx for the release of her first ever hosted podcast!

This is the most exciting episode to date with new hosts joining the conversation.nThis is a panel discussion, dinner party like chat between Onyx Sachi, Daisy Ducati, GiGi Holliday and AMD. This is your official intro to the new hosts and the new way this podcast will take place. Each host will have an episode released once a month. All these babes have something unique to bring to the table and will be creating diverse content. With a wide range of sex work under all four belts, there will be never ending interesting guests and topics to delve into. We are on a journey and are excited for you to come along with us. This is just the beginning!