Strippers are real people that are capable of amazing things, in and outside of the strip club. On “Yes, a Stripper Podcast” each week with a different guest, our hosts, Onyx Sachi, Daisy Ducati, GiGi Holliday, and AM Davies, discuss what strippers are up to, what the climate in and outside of the clubs is like and how social classifications can be harmful to marginalized groups. Strippers, sex workers, pole dancers and civilians can learn from stripper and sex worker community members and t ...
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Man Whisperer is demystifying dating, by translating, decoding, revealing, and exposing the secret language, thoughts, feelings, and intentions of men and women. Dating shouldn’t be so confusing! It’s not a game. It’s a strategy… that’s based on communication, creates clarity, and gives you confidence so that you can be authentically vulnerable and find real love… finally! Listen up and take notes, because the Man Whisperer is about to give you some rule-screwing insight, answers, and real-t ...
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Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy presented by Meltdown comics
Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy
Acclaimed interviewer Matt Kennedy engages the industry's best writers, artists, performers, producers, taste-makers, thinkers and consultants in the type of one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions that only an insider can get. The program is taped at Meltdown headquarters in Los Angeles and released weekly on iTunes. Matt Kennedy is the author of Pop Sequentialism and a world-renown fine art curator. He brings 25 years of experience to the only podcast that asks tough questions abo ...
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Building Community with Your Neighborhood Stripper
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In this episode AM is chatting with Pisces, a seasoned dancer and the visionary behind Your Neighborhood Stripper. Pisces shares her journey from go-go dancing to stripping, how dancing supported her mental health, and her mission to break down stigmas with her platform. Listen in as they discuss empowerment, community building, and the challenges …
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Balancing Motherhood, Pole Dancing, and Empowerment
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Ashley Wright, known as the “pole dancing mommy,” shares her journey of balancing motherhood, sensuality, and advocacy. From breaking stereotypes about Black motherhood to embracing her authentic self, Ashley opens up about her experiences with social media, vulnerability, and the power of community. We also explore her passion for manifestation, n…
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The Amazing Adventures of an Amish Stripper
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In this episode, AM is joined by Naomi, author of The Amazing Adventures of an Amish Stripper, to dive into her incredible journey from growing up in a strict Amish community to becoming a stripper and sex worker. Naomi shares the challenges she faced, the courage it took to break free, and the empowerment she found along the way. We discuss the hi…
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Strippers Are Workers Legislation Victory
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Join us as we chat with Madison, the powerhouse behind Strippers Are Workers. From her first days stripping in Seattle at 18 to leading a campaign for stripper rights, Madison’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into her work on groundbreaking legislation in Washington, the changes in the industry, and the fight for decriminalization a…
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This week Daisy’s chatting with the legendary Spinning Shea! We’re getting into Shea’s globe-trotting adventures, including a spontaneous performance in Japan and the thrills of producing her own birthday show. Shea shares behind-the-scenes stories from dancing on stage with Snoop and the challenges of performing in Vegas. It’s a fun, honest, and l…
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Stage Lights and Legal Fights: A Crossover Episode with 50 Plus a Tip
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This AM invites Danica Darling and Riley from '50 Plus a Tip' for a crossover episode. Delve into the evolving dynamics of the sex work industry, reflecting on changes since their last meet-up in 2020 and comparing the journey from online to in-person interactions. Explore the intricate challenges strippers face across different regions, understand…
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Heels on the Ground: Old Pros Sex Work Advocacy Strategy
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Join us this week for a conversation with Kaytlin Bailey, a seasoned activist, comedian, and champion for sex workers' rights. Kaytlin brings her sharp wit and deep knowledge to the table, discussing the intricate balance between comedy and advocacy, and delving into the challenging landscape of sex work legislation, including her take on the contr…
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Dismantle the Whorearchy, Avoid Burnout, Love Thyself
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Onyx, our Stripper Queen of the North, returns to Yes, a Stripper with a bang! This episode is a raw, unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of the industry, featuring the one and only Jordan Kensley. From battling burnout to dissecting the socio-political nuances of their work, Onyx and Jordan are exploring the resilience and unapologetic p…
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Pole Dance Studio Owners, Take Notes
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I'm back behind the mic after a year, and joining me is the extraordinary Emily Cipriano. Delve into her remarkable 18-year stripping career, from prestigious titles like Entertainer of the Year to successfully running the Pennsylvania Pole Academy for 15 years. This episode unveils the intricacies of her achievements and experiences. Tune in for a…
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Welcome back to "Yes, a Stripper"! After a year-long hiatus, the heauxprahs are reuniting for a spectacular comeback episode. Join the hosts - AM, Onyx, Daisy, and Gigi - as they spill the tea on their individual journeys during the break. From triumphant achievements to overcoming hurdles, each host shares our highs and lows and what we're all loo…
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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!…
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Iceland Wants Decrim, Not the Swedish Model
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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…
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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…
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What Does Retirement Look Like to You?
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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 mem…
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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 …
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Whorearchy, the Construct We'd Like to Dismantle
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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 fin…
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In this episode our host, Daisy Ducati, sits down to chat with Amanda. Amanda has been dancing for 4 years and has recently decided to take her skills to Las Vegas. She has also been a YouTube influencer for a little over 3 years and just a year ago came out to her online audience as a dancer. We'll talk about the transition of her online persona a…
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When You Intentionally Leave the Stage
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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 whit…
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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 …
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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!…
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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.
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Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sex Worker
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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 c…
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North Hollywood Stripper Strike
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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 …
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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
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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 b…
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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.
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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 ha…
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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 J…
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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 …
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Tax, Business and Finance Services with SW's in Mind
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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 catalys…
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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.…
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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!…
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Let's Teach Men About Consent
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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 h…
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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
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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 ter…
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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, a…
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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 vulnerabili…
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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
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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.
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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 .. …
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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 i…
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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.
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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 a…
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It’s More Than Just Nice to Meet Her
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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 textur…
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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 S…
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Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper
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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.
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The Fine Art of Partying Like a Pro
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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.…
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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 pat…
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Voting in Canada - Who Has Our Backs?
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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!…
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If You Ain't a SW, You a Volunteer
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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 t…
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