Madames, Heauxs, and Gigolos

Arcay Studios

Madames, Heauxs and Gigolos explores the fascinating history of sex work, events in sexual revolutions, people in history, other topics around sex, and the history of sex work. Join hosts Heather, Connor, and Anthony as they discuss the oldest profession and all things relating to sex and history. Heather’s research, Connor’s wit, and Anthony's charm collide to bring a bi-weekly podcast celebrating the stories of courageous women and men who have been shunned by society because of their trade, sexual preferences, or free love thinking and still manage to become prominent people in history that you don't learn about in school.

  1. 02/22/2022

    Anita Hill - A Woman Scorned or a Pioneer Before the #MeToo Movement

    Anita Hill has inspired generations of women leaders to protect women, and protect them in the workplace. She ignited a movement, inspired, led and transformed cultures. Anita Hill was an early entry into the pantheon of women shamed for exposing high-powered men. Before Christine Beasley Ford in 2018 and even before Monica Lewinsky in 1998, there was Anita Hill. In 1991 when George H. W. Bush nominated Clarence Thomas for the supreme court. An interview that Hill gave to the FBI was leaked to the press. In the interview, Hill told stories of her supervisor Clarence Thomas discussing beastiality, porn movies with rape scenes or group sex, and his own sexual prowess and anatomy. For eight hours, Hill testified under the hot glare of cameras and lights in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. She was forced to answer grueling questions like if she was a woman scorned, had a martyr complex, or had plans to be a hero in the civil rights movement. The hearings polarized Americans. Some thought she was a “scorned'' woman and attention seeking while others found her treatment by the Senate Judiciary Committee sexist and demeaning. The scandal motivated a number of women to enter politics. 1992 became known as “The Year of The Woman” as a historic number of women were elected into Congress. The Senate and House grew from 6 women to 47. This episode we are joined by Sunny who is the host of “Don’t Tell Me, Tell The People” where she has nightly panels discussing pop culture politics, and social injustice. https://www.youtube.com/c/DontTellMeTellThePeople This episodes charity, is a charity close to our guest Sunny's heart. https://www.marioafinnellalsfoundation.orgTheir mission is to empower people living with ALS and their families, support people living with ALS and bring awareness to the debilitating disease through resources and research. Is there a topic you’d be interested in hearing? Hit us up on our Instagram at Madames, Heauxs and Gigolos (@madamesheauxsandgigolos). If you like this show, please help us by leaving a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  5-star review and sharing it with your friends.

    1h 46m
  2. 10/25/2021

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Cult Classic & Cultural Phenomenon

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the longest-running theatrical release in film history. It’s established itself as a cult classic with over 46 years of midnight screenings. It was one of the first musicals to depict fluid sexuality and is said to have been an influence on the countercultural and sexual liberation movements that followed. We're joined this week by our friend, Bernie Bregmen, from Experience Level Entertainment.  Bernie has been producing events since 2010 starting with the 35th Anniversary Rocky Horror convention working with executive producer, Lou Adler. Since then, Bernie has worked with several entertainment giants such as Fox, MGM, and Marvel to name a few. He’s produced major events from wrap parties to full conventions, screenings to film festivals, and concerts to masquerades. Bernie has worked with Rock n Roll Hall of Famers such as Run DMC and The Black Eyed Peas, Redman, Slick Rick, and Flava Flav on events like the Los Angeles Comic Con Cosplay Ball and events at San Diego Comic Con.  In 2017 he produced Stan Lee’s 95th Birthday celebration at Stark Mansion in Hollywood. Bernie has cemented his role in the pop-culture landscape and we’re thrilled to have him as our guest today. We discussed the cultural phenomenon of seeing Rocky Horror in a theater with a shadow cast and callback lines. How do the traditions of the virgin sacrifice and the slut shaming hold up in the post #metoo world? Are the remakes any good? Join us as we do the time warp again! Is there a topic you’d be interested in hearing? Hit us up on our Instagram at Madames, Heauxs and Gigolos (@madamesheauxsandgigolos). If you like this show, please help us by leaving a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  5-star review and sharing it with your friends.

    1h 5m
  3. 10/11/2021

    Lorena Bobbitt - The Cut Heard Around the World

    On June 23, 1993, between 3:30 and 4:30 A.M., Lorena Bobbitt, cut off the penis of her sleeping husband, John Wayne Bobbitt, in Manassas, Virginia. The case was an immediate sensation. How could it not have been? Hyped up by both journalists and comedians, her trial in January of 1994 was the world’s number one media event. Had Lorena murdered her sleeping husband, her name would not be a household name. How did the penis of John Wayne Bobbitt end up in a grassy field across the street from a 7 Eleven? How did it change the public views on marital rape and domestic violence in the early 90’s. Only one month before, martial rape was outlawed in all 50 states. Today, we are joined by Joleen Lunzer, who hosts the Married To Bravo Podcast that is available on iTunes and Spotify. She also has a popular YouTube recapping guilty pleasures of ours like 90 Day Fiancé, Big Brother, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and MTV the Challenge. You can follow her across all social media @JoleenLunzer. Join us as we discuss the cut heard around the world. For this episode’s charity, we recommend making a contribution to the Lorena Gallo Foundation. Their mission is to expand domestic violence and sexual assault prevention education, emergency response resources and community engagement activities that will improve outcomes for survivors and their children. Check them out at https://lorenagallofoundation.org. As always, send us a screenshot of your donation receipt and we’ll match it. Is there a topic you’d be interested in hearing? Hit us up on our Instagram at Madames, Heauxs and Gigolos (@madamesheauxsandgigolos). If you like this show, please help us by leaving a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  5-star review and sharing it with your friends.

    1h 49m

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Madames, Heauxs and Gigolos explores the fascinating history of sex work, events in sexual revolutions, people in history, other topics around sex, and the history of sex work. Join hosts Heather, Connor, and Anthony as they discuss the oldest profession and all things relating to sex and history. Heather’s research, Connor’s wit, and Anthony's charm collide to bring a bi-weekly podcast celebrating the stories of courageous women and men who have been shunned by society because of their trade, sexual preferences, or free love thinking and still manage to become prominent people in history that you don't learn about in school.