Madam: Julie Moya & NYC’s Most Famous Brothel

Em Vaughn and Ben Skye

Dive into the life of Julie Moya and take a peek behind the velvet curtain of ”Julie’s of NYC,” the legendary and notorious brothel.  Julie reveals the secrets, scandals, and sensational moments that shaped her world in candid conversations with writer/filmmaker Em Vaughn.  From her life-threatening encounters with organized crime, to her inspiring efforts to rescue mistreated animals, to her arrest becoming a media circus, to some jaw-dropping stories about her customers and their requests, Julie spills all the juicy details in her own words. An unfiltered conversation between two generations of sex workers. ”Madam” is a podcast you cannot miss.

Episodes

  1. 08/05/2024

    Julie’s Arrest: Political Prosecution and Prison Life

    Text us and tell us what you think of the show You won’t believe the twists and turns in Julie Moya’s life, especially when it comes to her uncanny, 13-year cycle of arrests in 2005 and 2018. With insights from the  Em Vaughn, Julie walks us through the gripping details: being besieged by the FBI, a frantic warning from her son, and a friend’s ill-fated attempt to retrieve a crucial laptop. Facing a staggering 57-count indictment, she shares the legal battles of someone deeply entrenched in the brothel business. We dive into the personal and financial wreckage left in the wake of these trials, the emotional strain on family members, and the clever maneuvers employed to dodge undercover cops. Finally, we discuss the gritty world of incarceration, from the notorious Rikers Island to the more pastoral Beacon Correctional Facility. Julie shares her paradoxical experiences of finding moments of ‘fun’ amidst the chaos—contraband smuggling and all—while also facing dehumanizing searches and rough treatment from correctional officers. This is a candid reflection on maintaining humanity within the harsh confines of the prison system, and the small victories that keep the spirit alive. Show Notes and Supplemental Materials: Photo Julie and Her Girls NY Newsday Good Person Madam Sentenced to Prison Julie Moya's Mother Reacts to Kinapping Probe NY Daily News Julie Moya Manhattan's Friendliest Madam NY Post "There Were No Russian Virgins!" by Laura Italiano NYC Madam Gets off Easy by Laura Italiano Teen Sicko Pimp Sold Her To Madam by Laura Italiano 1010Wins Manhattan madam speaks Court Documents court arraignment court docket Support the show

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Dive into the life of Julie Moya and take a peek behind the velvet curtain of ”Julie’s of NYC,” the legendary and notorious brothel.  Julie reveals the secrets, scandals, and sensational moments that shaped her world in candid conversations with writer/filmmaker Em Vaughn.  From her life-threatening encounters with organized crime, to her inspiring efforts to rescue mistreated animals, to her arrest becoming a media circus, to some jaw-dropping stories about her customers and their requests, Julie spills all the juicy details in her own words. An unfiltered conversation between two generations of sex workers. ”Madam” is a podcast you cannot miss.