The Oldest Profession Podcast

Dive into the captivating myth of Lilith, unraveling her origins and her tumultuous dynamic with Adam. Explore the contrast between Lilith's fierce independence and Eve's submissive role, shedding light on evolving women's histories. The discussion also tackles themes of autonomy, juxtaposing Lilith's wild spirit with Eve's domesticated nature. Engaging reflections on reclaiming independence resonate throughout, while gratitude for supportive listeners strengthens the sense of community. Discover the layers behind these powerful female figures.

Explore the origins of Lilith, often seen as Adam's first wife and a 'nasty woman' archetype. Discover how her story challenges patriarchal narratives alongside powerful goddesses. Unpack themes of toxic masculinity in the Epic of Gilgamesh and Lilith's evolving role in folklore. Delve into cultural fears around female sexuality represented by Lilith. Celebrate the Lilith Fair, a groundbreaking women-led music festival, and its impact on female empowerment in the music industry, shedding light on modern feminist implications.

Dr. Charlene J. Fletcher hosts a discussion about this month’s old pros with special guests Joy Michael Ellison, a writer, a teacher/scholar, and a grassroots community activist, and Ceyenne Doroshow, the Founder and Director of G.L.I.T.S.

The end of the mothers of many movements' lives and the legacy they left behind. 

In part two, Kaytlin covers the Stonewall Riots, how Marsha P. Johnson's and Sylvia Rivera played a major role in them, and how they were intially rejected from the Gay Rights movement because of their status as trans street workers. Stock Media provided by sounddogs / Pond5

On the historic Election Night of 2020, Kaytlin Bailey and Dr. Charlene Fletcher of The Oldest Profession Podcast sat down for a candid discussion about Melania Trump. The conversation explored whether or not Melania can be considered an old pro, if she is part of our movement, and how Kaytlin had circus performers at her wedding. A panel discussion truly for the ages.  

In part one, host Kaytlin Bailey sets the scene by covering queer culture in New York City, from 1869 to 1969.  References: CT Trans History and Archives. Sylvia Rivera: She Was More Than Stonewall Documentary (November 25, 2019), accessed October 30, 2020 Kasino, Michael and Richard Morrison. "Pay It No Mind: The Life and Times of Marsha P. Johnson." Film accessed August 18, 2020 Stock Media provided by sounddogs / Pond5 Soundbible.com https://musopen.org

Dr. Charlene Fletcher (Historian for The Oldest Profession Podcast) hosts a discussion with EPB (Writer, Visual Artist, and Researcher for Liminal Praxis) and Kaytlin Bailey (CEO + Founder of Old Pro Productions) about Victoria Woodhull and what we can take from her story in terms of sexual freedom, and the complexities and multitudes that women contain.

In part three, host Kaytlin Bailey recounts the end of Woodhull's life, and notes her impact on the Suffrage Movement that has somehow (yet also intentionally) mostly been forgotten. Victoria Woodhull was a suffragette, stock broker, rumored sex worker, and first female candidate for the President of the United States. A woman who wore many hates and was called many names. Stock Media provided by sounddogs / Pond5

In part two, host Kaytlin Bailey notes Woodhull's crucial involvement in the Women's Suffrage Movement, and recounts the events that ultimately lead to her trouble with law enforcement. Victoria Woodhull was a suffragette, stock broker, rumored sex worker, and first female candidate for the President of the United States. A woman who wore many hates and was called many names. Stock Media provided by sounddogs / Pond5