PODCAST
The Vixen Hour
by JOY 94.9
Sex workers busting out of the closet to set the record straight
Episodes
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What Sex Workers Think of Exit Programs
Christian is joined by Riley in the studio to talk about exit programs for sex workers. We hear from Chrissy, an older sex worker, and Rahni, a former street based sex worker as well as Ramona, who has engaged with an exit program. The post What Sex Workers Think of Exit Programs appeared first…
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HIV & Sex Work in Australia
Jane and Christian talk about HIV and sex work in Australia- history and policy. We also hear from the lived experience of a HIV+ sex worker. The post HIV & Sex Work in Australia appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Trafficking & Sex Work (and no, they’re not the same thing)
Jules Kim Courtesy of Timeout Christian speaks to Jules Kim, manager of the Migration Project at the Scarlet Alliance, The National Association of Sex Workers in Australia about trafficking and the impact of policies on sex workers. He also has a discussion with Elena Jeffreys, former president…
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Sex Worker Rights
Happy International Sex Worker Rights Day! Rahni & Christian are in the studio talking all things sex work and human rights, We talk to Janelle Fawkes of the Scarlet Alliance about the developments in Europe as we some of the human rights issues facing sex workers at home. The post Sex Worker...
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Advertising & Sex Work
Aeryn and Christian look at some of the issues sex workers encounter when advertising. We’ll look at sex work advertising laws as well as compare how people in the broader community might advertise for sex to those who do it as a job. We’ll also imagine what a sex work ad might sound like and…
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Tracy Quan
On this edition of the Vixen Hour: author of Diary Of A Manhattan Call Girl, Columnist with the Guardian, The Daily Beast and ABC’s The Drum, the fabulous, Tracy Quan speaks to Christian about writing, sex work and activism. The post Tracy Quan appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Clients of Sex Workers
Eva and Chrisrtian talk all about the people who pay to access sexual services. We chat to Jonathon and David, two people who identify as clients and ask the community, “would you pay for sex?” The post Clients of Sex Workers appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Sex Worker Pride
Following on from Pride March, Rahni & Christian talk about what pride means to sex workers. We’ll hear from people who attended the march too. The post Sex Worker Pride appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Buck Angel
As part of his Get Bucked Australia Tour, Christian spoke to adult film star, advocate, transman, Buck Angel. Check out getbuckedaustralia.com for more information. The post Buck Angel appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Sex Work & Money
Gala Vanting joins Christian in the studio to talk about how money plays out in the lives of sex workers. We’ll take on some myths and stereotypes and talk about the function cash plays in our work. We also ask the general community, “What have you given up for your job?” The post Sex Work &…
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#JOY20
Christian and Anstia celebrate #JOY20 – JOY 94.9’s 20th birthday week, and reflect on Christian’s history with the station, with the Vixen Collective, and with the Vixen Hour. The post #JOY20 appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Sex Work and Gender
In this show, Anstia, Fiona Falls, and Matt James discuss the ramifications of having different genders and doing sex work. Anstia idenifies as a cis-gender woman, Fiona identifies as a Goddess, and Matt identifies as gender queer (or as Batman – it’s worth listening to hear this story). They...
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Sex Work and War
Anstia and Eva Sless cover sex work and sexual slavery during WWI, WWII, and the Vietnam War, on Remembrance Day. Lest we forget. The post Sex Work and War appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Courtney Trouble and Question Time
Firstly, Christian and Anstia talk to the fabulous Queer Porn icon Courtney Trouble! Secondly, we go on a trip through time and look back at the very first Vixen Hour, and answer the questions that we were asked during that show. The post Courtney Trouble and Question Time appeared first on The...
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Sex Work and Feminisms
This week on the Vixen Hour, Christian, Anstia, Jane, and Johanna examine the intersections between sex work and feminisms, using “feminisms” to reflect the fact that there are many, many types of feminism. Jane discusses the MANORISMS exhibition, the Feminist Futures conference May 2011, and the...
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Porn: Feminism and Ethics
Christian, Anastasia, and Gala Vanting talk about mainstream and alternative porn, looking at issues of feminism and ethics, and asking, “What does porn mean to you?” The post Porn: Feminism and Ethics appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Mythbusting Sex Work
“Gibson Girls Magnifying Glass” by Charles Dana Gibson Anastasia and Christian look at some common myths and misconceptions about sex work. We talk about the evidence that debunks many of these beliefs. We also bring back some voices from previous episodes to show how the experience of sex…
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S E X
Happy 40th Episode! To celebrate, Anastasia and Christian talk about sex. It seems bizarre that it has taken this long for a sex worker radio program to get around to talking about sex but we’re finally here. What does sex mean to sex workers? How does sex happen in different types of sex work?…
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Occupational Health & Safety in Sex Work
Christian & the Evas (Eva Sless and Eva Karlsen) talk about OH&S. Most people think of fire drills and trip hazards when they think of workplace health and safety but how do sex workers manage these issues while they do their job? Not all of the workplace hazards are what you might think… The…
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Hookers throughout History
Christian and Anastasia count down 10 sex workers who have made a unique contribution to human history. A pirate, a frontiers woman, an empress, a spy, a philosopher, a member of parliament- Sex Workers are capable of amazing things & the Vixen Hour pays tribute to some of the achievements of...
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The Right of Reply
What happens when famous people slag off sex workers? How does it impact on us? What does it feel like? Anastasia, Jane, Christian & Lara talk about not only dealing with whorephobia in the media but taking it on and responding to it. The post The Right of Reply appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Ins & Outs: BDSM
Christian chats with Mistress Gala about professional domination. The post Ins & Outs: BDSM appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Slut Shaming, Victim Blaming & Whorephobia
Matt, Christian and Anastasia focus on Victim Blaming, Slut Shaming and Whorephobia- we also headed down to SlutWalk Melbourne this weekend and caught up with the folks there. The post Slut Shaming, Victim Blaming & Whorephobia appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Sex Work & Education
Sex Work & Education. Has mainstream sex ed had an impact on sex work? How do sex workers learn the skills to do their job? Anastasia, Eva, Christian look at the intricacies of sex work and learning and ask- what do you wish you learnt in sex ed? The post Sex Work & Education appeared first on…
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How To Be An Ally To Sex Workers
Christian and Anastasia look at how to be an ally to sex workers. We speak to Michelle from Stand Up Straight, JOY’s straight allies show. We also discuss why it’s important to be an ally, our top 10 tips for allies and where to go to find more information. The post How To Be An Ally To Sex…
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Male Sex Work
We’ll talk to Cam, a Sydney sex worker of over 30 years experience as well as Toby, a family man with a business background who also does sex work part time. After over 30 show we’ll also turn the mic around and interview our regular host, Christian. The post Male Sex Work appeared first on The...
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Sex Work & Religion
Estelle, Mistress Gala, Nada and Christian are all sex workers of diverse religious background. The get together to discuss belief and work. The post Sex Work & Religion appeared first on The Vixen Hour.
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Remembering Tracy Connelly (and honouring street based sex workers)
On Saturday the 20th of July, a woman was found murdered in St Kilda. On this show the Vixen Hour pays our respects to Tracy Connelly and her community. We speak to her close friend, Deb Osmond, about street sex work and hear from the people who were close to her....
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Justice For Jasmine, Justice For Dora
The 19th of July was a snap international day of protest remembering two sex workers who were recently murdered. Sex workers quickly mobilised to stage actions, vigils and demonstrations in 36 cities all throughout the world. We’ll speak to sex workers about organising this amazing global…
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Sex Work and the Body: Image, Autonomy, Positivity
Christian, Stella and Memphis discuss body image and how it relates to the sex industry. We ask the general community, “Do you love your body?” and examine mainstream ideals about what is considered desirable- Are these real? How do these affect our work. We also talk about body autonomy, stigma...
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Sex workers busting out of the closet to set the record straight
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