
The Oldest Profession Podcast
The Oldest Profession Podcast reminds listeners that sex workers have always been part of the story. Each episode focuses on an “old pro” from history, contextualizing that figure in their own time and connecting their story to the ongoing struggle for sex worker rights.
Your host, Kaytlin Bailey, is a nationally touring stand up comic, notorious old pro, and sex worker rights advocate. She’s partnered with the whole team at Old Pros to create an accessible and entertaining resource for anyone who wants to learn more about sex workers and our place in history.
https://oldprosonline.org/the-oldest-profession-podcast
Latest episodes

Jun 2, 2018 • 35min
International Whores' Day
June 2nd is International Whores Day, so fly your thong flag high and listen to Kaytlin Bailey & Ceyenne Doroshow dish on the french whores who helped inspire the sex worker rights movement. On June 2nd, 1975 over 100 sex workers occupied the Church of Saint-Nizier in Lyon, France. They hung a banner which read "Our children do not want their mother's in jail." They sparked an international conversation about sex worker rights that continues today.

May 20, 2018 • 43min
Valerie Solanas
Best known for attempting to shoot Andy Warhol, Valerie Solanas’ SCUM manifesto became a rallying cry for a generation of feminist thinkers. Valerie was a vagrant working as a panhandler, prostitute and provocateur. From this position of presumed powerlessness Valerie sees through the thin veil of civility to call bullshit on patriarchal power. The ladies admire this old pro with nothing to lose and no fucks to give. Wendi is moving on to bigger and better things but Ceyenne Doroshow (@ceyennedoroshow) joins Kaytlin Bailey (@kaytlinbailey) in this week’s episode about addiction, desperation, and radical feminism. After deconstructing their attraction to addicts both women take a deep dive into the life and work of unrepentant hustler, author and attempted murderer Valerie Solanas.

May 7, 2018 • 1h 4min
Dorian Corey
Your favorite mouthy broads Kaytlin Bailey (@kaytlinbailey) and Wendi Starling (@wendibird82) are safe, alive and BACK with a fresh new episode and, once again, are joined by the incomparably fabulous Ceyenne Doroshow (@doroshow) to unwrap the tumultuously tantalizing life of Dorian Corey. As documented in the film “Paris Is Burning”, Corey was one of the queens of the NYC Ball Culture that went to the grave keeping one of her darkest secrets in the closet. The ladies also discuss setting boundaries with partners, finding the strength to leave a bad situation AND the importance of having a surplus of baking soda (or any white white powder) within reach of your bedazzled ball gowns.

May 7, 2018 • 1h 16min
Maggie Meller
French courtesan Marguerite Marie Alibert, otherwise known as Maggie Meller, was the lover of Edward the VII. After her affair with the British prince, she married a rich, snotty and young Egyptian aristocrat, whom she killed in a fancy hotel room in London. The girls talk about homeopathic vadge stuff, how murder is not okay even if the victim is a man, and hipsters who snap instead of clapping.

Apr 24, 2018 • 1h 4min
Elizabeth Moryng
The ladies are once again joined by the fiercely funny Ceyenne Doroshow (@doroshow) and these 3 mouthy sound off about Stormy Daniels’ latest bad bitch moves, the slippery subject of fondling foreskin AND discuss whether or not Bailey Davis (recently fired Saints cheerleader) was laboring under conditions eerily similar to trafficking. Then, Kaytlin (@kaytlinbailey) and Wendi (@wendibird82) dive into the story of Elizabeth Moryng, a 13th Century madame who serviced the religious clergy under the guise of operating an embroidery business and consider the pros and cons of fucking while wearing all of your clothes. Wet-wipe your crotches and hike up your granny panties because this episode is bound to get you hot and bothered… mostly bothered because of the harm FOSTA/SESTA is doing to SWs and the feminist movement in general but who knows, maybe this time around we’ll pull together and change the course of history Support the show on Patreon *** Brought to you by Velvet Swing. Velvet swing is a cannabis-enhanced lubricant known to enhance pleasure. THC dilates the smallest capillaries, which increases blood flow, heightens sensitivity, and can lead to longer, stronger orgasms. The product was meticulously researched by sexual icon Mistress Matisse and delivers a unique levels of sexual satisfaction for men, women & couples. *** EMAIL US: @ theoldestprofessionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @oldpropodcast Instagram: @oldpropodcast Support the show on Patreon FOLLOW KAYTLIN Twitter: @kaytlinbailey Instagram: @kaytlinbailey FOLLOW WENDI Twitter: @wendistarling Instagram: @wendibird82 *** Produced by Mary Kelly Funky One Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Apr 15, 2018 • 1h 19min
Sharamus Outlaw
It’s a gabfest to the max this week when Kaytlin (@kaytlinbailey) and Wendi (@wendibird82) are joined by founder of the SOAR Institute, Melissa Sontag Broudo! They talk a little shop and retrace the bold steps that brought Melissa to a fateful meeting with life-long trans sex worker activist Sharmus Outlaw and exactly how Sharmus’ legacy lives on through the tireless harm reduction and outreach efforts of the people who loved and were inspired by her vibrant spirit. Support the show on Patreon SEE US LIVE!! **NYC** Wednesday, April 18th 8pm Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam St *** $8 online/ $10 at the door *** Buy your tickets here *** Portion of the proceeds benefit SOAR Institute *** Brought to you by Velvet Swing. Velvet swing is a cannabis-enhanced lubricant known to enhance pleasure. THC dilates the smallest capillaries, which increases blood flow, heightens sensitivity, and can lead to longer, stronger orgasms. The product was meticulously researched by sexual icon Mistress Matisse and delivers a unique levels of sexual satisfaction for men, women & couples. *** EMAIL US: @ theoldestprofessionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @oldpropodcast Instagram: @oldpropodcast Support the show on Patreon FOLLOW KAYTLIN Twitter: @kaytlinbailey Instagram: @kaytlinbailey FOLLOW WENDI Twitter: @wendistarling Instagram: @wendibird82 *** Produced by Mary Kelly Funky One Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Apr 8, 2018 • 59min
Timarchus
History almost always repeats itself, and we are currently witnessing and living through another major attack on the livelihood of sex workers by way of the FOSTA/SESTA bill. Kaytlin (@kaytlinbailey) and Wendi (@wendibird82) kick off the episode with updates on which companies have started cracking down in compliance with the impending law, then jump into the details of Timarchus, a male sex worker in his youth that was later shunned and outcast by his fellow politicians. PLUS, learn about all the fun, flirty ways the government and other giant corporations can infiltrate things like your Google Docs, email accounts and possibly more communication tools that we haven’t even thought about yet! Support the show on Patreon *** EMAIL US: @ theoldestprofessionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @oldpropodcast Instagram: @oldpropodcast Support the show on Patreon FOLLOW KAYTLIN Twitter: @kaytlinbailey Instagram: @kaytlinbailey FOLLOW WENDI Twitter: @wendistarling Instagram: @wendibird82 *** Produced by Mary Kelly Funky One Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Apr 2, 2018 • 1h 7min
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
The whores are back with the fantastically feisty Ceyenne Doroshow (@doroshow) in Part II of their snow day extravaganza. Kaytlin (@kaytlinbailey) and Wendi (@wendibird82) respond to a listener email and remind us that racists can be sex workers too, then get down to business by singing the praises of trailblazing trans woman Miss Major. After being misgendered and housed with male inmates, she became one of the key negotiators in the Attica Prison Riots in 1971 and went on to work as an advocate for trans women’s rights within the prison system. Miss Major also participated in the Stonewall Riots and eventually founded the Gigi House, an organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the stories of trans people throughout history. The ladies also have a very real discussion about the class divisions within the sex worker community, the perversion of historical narratives of trans people AND address the issue of cat murder parks in Peru. ALSO, how can notable trans people better support their community? Who in hell was the stylist for the Kaitlin Jenner shoot?? PLUS tips on which shades to avoid at the tanning salon. GLITS Inc. Follow GLITS on twitter Support the show on Patreon *** Email the show: @ theoldestprofessionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @oldpropodcast Instagram: @oldpropodcast Support the show on Patreon FOLLOW KAYTLIN Twitter: @kaytlinbailey Instagram: @kaytlinbailey FOLLOW WENDI Twitter: @wendistarling Instagram: @wendibird82 *** Produced by Mary Kelly Funky One Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 26, 2018 • 52min
Flawless Sabrina
This week, the ladies are trapped indoors due to a snowstorm with a fabulously special guest, fellow old pro and founder of GLITS (Gays and Lesbians Living in a Transgender Society), Ms. Ceyenne Doroshow! Ceyenne recounts her experiences with the legendary Flawless Sabrina. Born in 1939, Flawless (given name: Jack Doroshow) became the queen of drag and originator of the ultra glamorous Ballroom scene. In between mothering and mentoring countless young trans women, she also penned 2 beloved disco songs AND thrived as an inspirational beacon of light and love despite being arrested over 100 times for merely dressing outside of her gender. PLUS, Ceyenne (@doroshow) also shares her deeply emotional self-realization story, Kaytlin (@kaytlinbailey) gets of during her latest updates on the Stormy Daniels story and Wendi (@wendibird82) has turned to banging anyone that folds towels for a living in an effort to extended those sweet vacation vibes. For more information on Flawless Sabrina GLITS Inc. Follow GLITS on twitter Support the show on Patreon *** Brought to you by Velvet Swing. Velvet swing is a cannabis-enhanced lubricant known to enhance pleasure. THC dilates the smallest capillaries, which increases blood flow, heightens sensitivity, and can lead to longer, stronger orgasms. The product was meticulously researched by sexual icon Mistress Matisse and delivers a unique levels of sexual satisfaction for men, women & couples. *** EMAIL US: @ theoldestprofessionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @oldpropodcast Instagram: @oldpropodcast Support the show on Patreon FOLLOW KAYTLIN Twitter: @kaytlinbailey Instagram: @kaytlinbailey FOLLOW WENDI Twitter: @wendistarling Instagram: @wendibird82 *** Produced by Mary Kelly Funky One Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 18, 2018 • 50min
Georgina Beyer
Prepare to be inspired by the life and barrier shattering work of Georgina Beyer. This bad bitch went from survival sex worker to radio host and ultimately took her place as the first trans politician in New Zealand (Mayor of Carterton and Wairarapa MP). PLUS, the ladies break down the difference between legalization and decriminalization, read a listener email AND this episode just might make you consider giving massages to the neighborhood moms. With nonsense like the SESTA bill being lauded in the United States, Kaytlin (@kaytlinbailey) and Wendi (@wendibird82) do their best to rally the troops of whores to get their sweet asses in the race for political office and get our voices heard! Support the show on Patreon *** EMAIL US: @ theoldestprofessionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @oldpropodcast Instagram: @oldpropodcast FOLLOW KAYTLIN Twitter: @kaytlinbailey Instagram: @kaytlinbailey FOLLOW WENDI Twitter: @wendistarling Instagram: @wendibird82 *** Produced by Mary Kelly Funky One Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/