In this episode of When We're Not Hustling, Jessie Sage interviews Olivia Snow, a writer, professor, and dominatrix, to discuss the intersections of academia, labor rights, and the surveillance of sex workers. Olivia shares insights from her research on algorithmic surveillance and how technology, particularly smartphones, profiles sex workers. The conversation delves into themes of class, labor, and societal perceptions of sex work, weaving in elements from Olivia’s dissertation on cannibalism and capitalism in 19th-century American literature. Together, Jessie and Olivia reflect on their experiences and the broader implications of their work, offering a nuanced look at the complexities of the industry.

In This Episode:

00:01: Introduction to When We're Not Hustling

01:23: Podcast Overview with Host Jessie Sage

02:44: Season Finale and Guest Introduction: Olivia Snow

05:01: Olivia Snow on Academia and Sex Work Research

06:53: Surveillance and Sex Work: A Discussion

10:22: Historical Context of Surveillance in Sex Work

12:30: Olivia Snow's Academic Background

20:18: Cannibalism and Capitalism in American Literature

28:02: Class Dynamics and Sex Work

50:18: Sex Work, Queer Identity, and Community Dynamics

Guest:

Dr. Olivia Snow is a writer, professor, and dominatrix based in New York City. She’s currently a Visiting Assistant Researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles’s Department of Gender Studies and Center for Critical Internet Inquiry (C2i2), where she studies sex work, labor rights, tech, and policy. She’s written for WIRED, The Daily Beast, Jezebel, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Nation, Slate, and Motherboard/VICE, and she’s been quoted in stories on sex work and whorephobia for Business Insider, Buzzfeed, CNN, The Daily Dot, Fast Company, Forbes, Glamour, The Guardian, Inside Higher Ed, Mashable, MEL Magazine, The New York Post, Paper Magazine, Polygon, Prism, TechCrunch, The Washington Post, and more.

You can find Olivia:

Website: doctrixsnow.com

X: @MistressSnowPhD

Instagram: @mistresssnowphd

Recommendations:

Pretty Baby, by Chris Belcher

Chappell Roan

The Rest:

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

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In this episode of *When We're Not Hustling After Party*, Jessie Sage, Emery Fields, and Emily Foster discuss the appeal of van life and the challenges of minimal living. Emery shares his dream of a U.S. road trip and a simplified lifestyle, while Jessie reflects on her own experiences with van living, including the difficulties of maintaining cleanliness in small spaces. They explore the emotional significance of housing security, the comforts of home ownership, and the dynamics of solo versus group travel. The conversation shifts to psychedelics, examining their potential for self-discovery, ego reduction, and heightened self-awareness. The hosts differentiate between using substances for escapism versus exploration and consider the societal and legal controls on psychedelics. The episode concludes with reflections on the value of personal rituals, self-reflection, and the role of intention in fostering growth.

In This Episode:

00:02: Welcome to the Afterparty

00:16: Guest Introductions

00:33: Living in a Van

01:25: Road Trip Dreams

02:35: Minimalist Living Challenges

05:09: Housing Security and Personal Space

07:02: Travel Companions and Solo Journeys

14:25: The Joy of Unplanned Adventures

17:08: Perspectives on Psychedelics and Self-Discovery

38:04: Legal System and Body Autonomy

45:34: Closing Thoughts and Farewell

People:

Guest: Sinn Sage

Hosts: Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, Emery Fields

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

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When We're Not Hustling is a 501(c)(3) non-profit project of the Social Good Fund.

You can support our show with your tax-deductive donation HERE.

In this episode of When We're Not Hustling, Jessie Sage welcomes Sinn Sage, a longtime content creator and AVN Hall of Famer. Sinn shares her unique journey in the sex industry, from her early days as a stripper to producing indie porn and collaborating with her husband. The conversation explores her adventurous lifestyle, including living in a van, and her experiences with psychedelic medicine as a tool for personal growth and consciousness expansion. The episode highlights Sinn's multifaceted life and challenges societal stigmas around sex work, encouraging open and honest discussions.

In This Episode:

00:01: Introduction and Mission of When We're Not Hustling

01:23: Meet the Host: Jessie Sage

02:45: Introducing Guest: Sinn Sage

03:43: Sinn Sage's Journey in the Sex Industry

07:53: Life on the Road: Van Living Adventures

17:37: Exploring Psychedelic Medicine

27:25: MDMA and its Transformative Power

37:07: Scientific Research and Benefits of Psychedelics

47:02: The Impact of Psychedelics on Consciousness

57:32: Reflections on Sex Work and Societal Stigma

Guest:

Sinn Sage is a longtime content creator, making high-quality custom videos and authentic porn with her friends and partner. She's also in the AVN Hall of Fame and has won two other AVN awards. She is also the host of the Sage Advice Podcast.

You can find Sinn:

Website: sinn-sage.com

X: @sinnsage

Recommendations:

How to Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan

You're Wrong About, by Sarah Marshall

Savage Lovecast by Dan Savage

Good Girls Talk About Sex, by Leah Carey

The Rest:

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

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When We're Not Hustling is a 501(c)(3) non-profit project of the Social Good Fund.

You can support our show with your tax-deductive donation HERE.