GUESTS
The aim of Somebody You Love is to humanise sex workers and de-stigmatise the profession. In order to do so, it's important for us to share the voices of a diverse range of people, all with lived experience in the adult industry. If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Unfortunately, while we would love to elevate everyone's voices, we only have limited time and so are unable to guarantee a place for you on the show, but we will consider all applications!
EPISODE 77: Somebody You Love makes and studies Indie Porn
A rainbow-haired, textile-loving artist and scholar, her book Indie Porn: Revolution, Regulation and Resistance builds on her 15 years experience in sex work. With an international research portfolio spanning SWer activism, LGBTQ+ health, sexual rights and sextech, she brings a cultural and media studies approach to sexual health.
EPISODE 59: Somebody You Love lost 50kgs
Lex is a nerdy gamer girl who has worked in the adult industry her entire adult life, including online and in person, and over the last few years has lost a total of 50kgs. She shares with us her reasons for wanting to lose weight, the physical and mental toll it has taken on her, and the reactions of clients/fans and her peers.
EPISODE 43: Somebody You Love is a sex work historian
Contrarian by nature and a provocateur by trade, Kaytlin is an internationally touring stand-up comic, sex worker rights advocate and writer. Host of The Oldest Profession Podcast and founder of Old Pros, she shares her love of history and some of her favourite whores of yore.
EPISODE 6: Somebody You Love is a transgender sex worker
Transgender dominatrix, escort, and pornstar Danika shares how she got into the job & learnt the ropes of BDSM, how her work has changed over time, what she gets out of it, and where she is going next.
EPISODE 75: Somebody You Love faces digital violence
New York-based full service sex worker, adult content creator, BDSM & fetish provider, cammer, and much more, Pomma talks about deplatforming, and how digital violence translates into real-life violence.
CHARLIE
EPISODE 57: Somebody You Love is a gay male escort
Charlie has many years experience in different areas of the industry, having started initially in Aotearoa (New Zealand) doing online work as well as full service. He is currently the Male Project Worker at SWOP NSW and he joins us to talk to us about M4M sex work.
MR
LOVE
EPISODE 53: Somebody You Love is married to a sex worker
Mr Love is Jenna’s husband and primary partner of 13 years. He’s also our sound engineer, and probably would’ve preferred to keep it that way, but Jenna & Holly somehow managed to convince him to make a guest appearance on the show, so here he is!
EPISODE 41: Somebody You Love is a Deaf sex worker
Queer online sex worker and qualified Auslan interpreter Dahlia has worked as a stripper, showgirl, in erotic massage and full service and has a love for movement - whether that be on stage, in the bedroom or in the great outdoors.
EPISODE 71: Somebody You Love wrote a book about sluts
Academic, sex worker, and grandma Hilary Caldwell came on the show to discuss her book Slutdom, her experiences as a secret sex worker, and her research including her doctorate "Women Who Buy Sex in Australia"
EPISODE 63: Somebody You Love is non-binary
Meet Charlie Bear, a trans, non-binary sex worker based in Melbourne, on Wurundjeri land. They were assigned female at birth, but currently live in a body that falls between female and male, and use they/them pronouns.
SOPHIE
EPISODE 56: Somebody You Love is a transgender escort
Sophie is renowned for being the only German trans mistress in Australia and she recently announced her intentions to retire from SW in 2023, due to the negative experiences she has encountered as a trans person within the industry. Sophie joined us to discuss the unique challenges trans femme sex workers face.
JANELLE &
CARLY
EPISODE 48: Somebody You Love needs decrim in Queensland
Decrim QLD is a committee of sex workers who have joined with Respect Inc. to progress the removal of harmful and discriminatory sex work laws, and achieve decriminalisation in Queensland. What needs to change and what are we afraid may not change?
EPISODE 41: Somebody You Love is a Deaf sex worker
Katia is a queer Deaf sex worker, and owner of Sky Sirens. She has worked in many different facets of the industry for over 14 years and discusses disability & Deafness, the whorearchy & stripping vs massage, and the time she accidentally prostituted herself!
DARIAN
RYE
EPISODE 37: Somebody You Love is a male escort for women
A male escort for women and couples, Darian entered the adult industry in 2016, and since then has grown a successful business in keeping women company. We talk about what female clients are looking for, maintaining boundaries, and Darian hides in a closet. Literally.
EPISODE 11: Somebody You Love is a parent
Melbourne based full service sex worker by night, mum of two by day, 'MILFy' shares what it's like to be a parent who works in the adult industry, and the impact the job has had on her family.