Porn, Samurai Swords, Masculinity, and The Absurd

In this episode of the Secret Passage Podcast, hosts Dana Vespoli and Shannon Rogers discuss the adult industry, focusing on the tragic case of Stephen Clancy Hill, a lesser-known male performer (a "mope") who committed a violent crime. They discuss the implications of his actions, the treatment of male performers in the industry, and the absurdity of porn highlighting the issue of addiction and the human search for meaning in seemingly meaningless pursuits. Links: Articles about Stephen Clancy Hill: https://www.salon.com/2010/06/09/stephen_hill_porns_lost_boys/ https://www.salon.com/2010/06/07/porn_star_murder/ https://www.laweekly.com/porn-machete-murder/ An article about psychology and The Absurd: https://english.elpais.com/health/2024-10-03/a-psychoanalyst-in-search-of-the-logic-of-the-absurd.html Bukkake: https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/bukkake/ Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man https://www.amazon.com/Stiffed-Betrayal-American-Susan-Faludi/dp/0380720450 Mope: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6927492/ Like, subscribe, and follow us. Here's how: Instagram: @secretpassagepodcast Twitter: @secretpasspod  Secret Passage Podcast is hosted by Dana Vespoli and Shannon Rogers Producer: Tim Rogers Editor: Mitch Silver