Somebody You Love
Episodes
83. Turned On: Madam
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Based on a true story, Madam is a 2024 show made in New Zealand. Following her husband's affair, Mack decides to open her own ETHICAL BROTHEL. Ho...
82. Somebody You Love deals with the media
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jenna shares some of her worst experiences dealing with mainstream media, and we chat about discretion in our Question of the Week an...
81. Somebody You Love advocates for the sex industry
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 5! Today we're talking about "accidental activists" and "sex work influencers". What is the cost of speakin...
80. Somebody You Love says goodbye to 2024!
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big fat Holly & Jenna recap episode! What did we get up to this year? What games, movies, and tv shows did we love? What new sexual exper...
79. Somebody You Love needs rights not rescue (f**k your saviour complex)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NSWP (Global Network of Sex Work Projects): https://www.nswp.org/membersAPNSW (Asia Pacific Network of Sex Workers): https://apnswnew.wordpress.com/me...
78. Somebody You Love needs rights not rescue (f**k the Nordic Model)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the time has come. We are finally doing a deep dive on the Nordic Model! End Demand, Swedish Model, Equality Model... whatever you want to call ...
77. Turned On: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was released in 1982, based on the 1978 musical, based loosely on a true story. The movie stars Dolly Par...
76. Somebody You Love makes and studies Indie Porn (Dr Zahra Stardust
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Combining 15 years as a professional undresser, award-winning stripper, pole dancer, & 🌽 star with an international research portfolio spanning...
75. Somebody You Love faces digital violence (Pomma)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pomma Granet, also known as Blair Bishop, also known as OnlyPomma, Juicy Pomma, Succubus Slut, and a host of other usernames given how many times they...
74. Somebody You Love had a stalker Pt 2
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CW: Stalking, harassment, sexual assaultWelcome to part 2, and apologies for the darkness of these episodes! This time Holly & Jenna each share an...
73. Somebody You Love had a stalker Pt 1
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CW: Stalking, harassment, sexual assault, animal death. We use the term “grandfathered” in this episode. We understand this term has very racist o...
72. Turned On: Pretty Woman
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holly finally convinced Jenna to watch Pretty Woman and here we are! Patreon (from $3AUD/month): http://www.patreon.com/somebodyyoupodInstagram: http...
71. Somebody You Love wrote a book about sluts (Dr Hilary Caldwell)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Note: we had some technical issues when recording this episode, so unfortunately the audio isn’t at the level we usually like to deliver! Buy SLUTD...
70. Somebody You Love helps you ask sticky questions
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do I ask how recently they were tested for STIs? How do I ask for us to do something different this time? What if I get down there and it smells r...
69. Just The Tips: So you want to be an Independent Escort Pt 3
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of this series (make sure you’ve listened to parts 1 & 2 if you’re new or thinking about joining the industry!), we’re talking...
68. Just The Tips: So you want to be an independent escort? Pt 2
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this series, we are moving more into the logistics of the job itself. Holly and Jenna talk about advertising & advertising platform...
67. Somebody You Love lost their virginity* to an escort
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael (he/him), and Louise (she/her) both lost their “virginity” to sex workers and they’ve both agreed to share their stories on the show! *V...
66. Is Somebody You Love an arsehole?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yep, this week we are mining reddit for content. We read out the SW-related stories of contributors to /r/AITA and decide if we think:NTA (not the ars...
65. Turned On: Music Theatre and Sex Work
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get your jazz hands ready, we’re doing musicals! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41U6nuxshQciTYfLLnIsfb?si=a50dc606af40463eSong...
64. Turned On: Songs about Sex Work
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41U6nuxshQciTYfLLnIsfb?si=a50dc606af40463eMandatory article: https://www.mandatory.com/culture/106...
63. Somebody You Love is non-binary (Charlie Bear)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Shit People Say mentions sexual assaultMeet Charlie Bear, a trans, non-binary sex worker based in Melbourne, on Wurundjeri land. They were assigne...
62. Somebody You Love does Christmas!
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holly spreads the festive fun while Jenna tries to maintain her strong boundaries around frivolity. CHAPTERS04:32: Sexy Gift Giving Guide 202320:50: ...
61. The Problem with (cishet) Male Escorts
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 is here and we’re finally tackling the minefield of a topic that is male escorts!01:00 Main Segment: The Problem with Male Escorts57:25 Shi...
60. Somebody You Love still has a podcast
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CW: Deaths of peers 54:29 - 1:00:00For our final episode of season 3 we’re filling you in on what has happened in the world of Holly & Jenna (an...
59. Somebody You Love lost 50kgs (Lex Leigh)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CW: Weight loss, fatphobiaHolly & Jenna interview Lex Leigh - a nerdy gamer girl who has worked in the adult industry her entire adult life, inclu...
58. The Problem with the P-word
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CW: SW slursWhy don't we like to be called "prostitutes"? When did this start and what are the alternatives? What is the harm in using ...
57. Somebody You Love is a gay male escort
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie has many years experience in different areas of the industry, having started initially in Aotearoa (New Zealand) doing online work as well as ...
56. Somebody You Love is a transgender escort
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie is renowned for being the only German trans mistress in Australia and she recently announced her intentions to retire from SW this year, due to...
55. Somebody You Love is a sex worker's parent (Jenna's mum)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna managed to convince her mum to be on the show, and here she is - giving us the full, honest lowdown on what it’s like to have your daughter te...
54. Somebody You Love gets an STI test
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CW: Mentions of sexual assault This week Holly & Jenna explain what you might expect when going to get STI tests and share some of their own horr...
53. Somebody You Love is married to a sex worker (Mr Love)
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, b...
52. Turned On: Nude Next Door
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Holly and Jenna are giving their uncensored opinions on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation 's (ABC) Compass TV Special 'Nude Ne...
51. Somebody You Love has childhood trauma (and that's okay)
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Trauma (obviously), and sexual trauma Don't worry, we're not about to trauma dump on y'all. We're discussing the narrative of ...
50. Somebody You Love has group sex
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the threesome episode! We talk about both the emotional and physical things you might want to consider before jumping into group sex… includi...
49. Somebody You Love gets jealous
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the jealousy episode! Do we get jealous of each other? Of other providers? Does Mr Love get jealous about Jenna’s clients? We talk about jeal...
48. Decrim Qld: Bonus Interview
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As promised, here is the little bonus clip for this week. which is a short interview with an Asian migrant sex worker based in QueenslandSupport the s...
48. Somebody You Love needs decrim in Queensland
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna is joined this week by Janelle and Carly from Decrim QLD, a committee of sex workers who have joined with Respect Inc., to progress the removal ...
47. Clients Behaving Badly
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too many messages, obsessions with chairs, filthy tongues & poopy bums: today Holly & Jenna are sharing some of the reasons they have had to “...
46. Somebody You Love is not a qualified therapist
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prompted by a patron question, Holly & Jenna discuss where the line is between sex work and therapy, what’s appropriate to discuss with a sex wo...
45. Turned On: Louis and the Brothel
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately the audio for this episode is not great, we’re sorry! Turned On is a series in which Holly & Jenna react to different representat...
44. Somebody You Love is a touring escort
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna is our special guest today! Holly interviews her about how she organises tours around the country. They talk about the misconception that sex wo...
43. Somebody You Love is a sex work historian (Kaytlin Bailey)
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kaytlin Bailey is a contrarian by nature and a provocateur by trade. She is an internationally touring stand-up comic, sex worker rights advocate and ...
42. Turned On: 6 Sex Workers vs 1 Secret Virgin
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Turned On is a new series in which Holly & Jenna react to different representations of sex work in media. For this first episode, they are reactin...
41. Somebody You Love is a Deaf sex worker (Katia Schwartz, Dahlia Daye)
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 3! To kick things off, Holly & Jenna are joined by Deaf full service sex worker and owner of Sydney's Sky Sirens, Katia Sch...
The Satisfaction Project: Everyday Activism with Holly Harte
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are again bringing you an episode of Georgie Wolf’s podcast The Satisfaction Project while Holly, Mr Love, and I enjoy a break between ...
The Satisfaction Project: Mythbusting with Jenna Love
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While we are taking a much needed break between seasons, we wanted to share with you some episodes from our dear friend Georgie Wolf’s podcast, The ...
40. Somebody You Love sleeps with married men
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season 2 finale! Join us while we ponder some big questions while trying not to get canceled… why do people cheat? And why do they do it ...
39. Somebody You Love is a client of sex workers
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We put a shout-out on Patreon to ask if anyone who is a client of the sex industry would like to come on the show, and thus this episode was born! Mar...
38. Just The Tips: So you want to be an independent escort?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Assault of a SWer The first episode of our Just The Tips series designed for sex workers! Jenna & Holly break down what they did wrong so you...
37. Somebody You Love is a male escort for women (Darian Rye)
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darian Rye is a male escort for women and couples, based in Canberra, Australia. He entered the adult industry in 2016, and since then has grown a suc...
36. Somebody You Love has suspicious bank accounts
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Sex trafficking, Eating disordersToday we are looking at an absurd document released earlier this year by AUSTRAC. For Shit People Say, Jenna and ...
35. Somebody You Love is a supersize BBW (Isabella Martin)
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Isabella Martin is a proud “fatgirl” and the creator of the the BBW Badgirl Podcast. She is a Mexican/Irish super-size BBW sexworker based out of ...
34. Somebody You Love cannot enter the USA
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Sex Worker Rights Day! Why do many sex workers hide or blur their faces? Spoiler alert: It’s not because they are ugly. We’re ...
33. Somebody You Love tells embarrassing stories Pt 2
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to tell the rest of the embarrassing work stories our peers submitted anonymously - so might not be the best time to eat your lunch if you...
32. Somebody You Love got decrim! ...or did they? (Jules Kim, Dylan O'Hara)
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show we have a very special episode focusing on the most recent developments in the sex work decrim space. On Thursday 10th February, the...
31. Somebody You Love tells embarrassing stories
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We put a call out to the hooker brains trust and asked them to submit their most embarrassing work stories… anonymously. So this episode we’re pre...
FOSTA/SESTA and the impact it had on us
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are taking a break from our main episodes and instead giving you a clip from January's Boners Episode - which is available to all $1...
30. Somebody You Love loves their job
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re rubbing it in this week! Sharing all of the best parts of our jobs and why we absolutely love what we do. Plus we share some words from one of...
29. Somebody You Love is dangerous in the bedroom
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re chatting about mishaps and accidents during (or immediately before) bookings! There are injuries involving blood and broken bones, and somehow...
28. Somebody You Love doesn't do it for free (Despo Debby)
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CW: discussions of racismWe’re joined by Despo Debby, a Blak non-binary queer whore and member of performance & art collective Debby Doesn’t D...
27. Somebody You Love uses a fake name
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking pseudonyms this week. What the deal is with having a fake name, why clients are so obsessed with finding out our “real” name, what...
26. Somebody You Love has a family
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you be okay with YOUR daughter being a prostitute? People always want to know what our parents think of our work, because apparently that has an...
25. Just The Tips: how to be a better client Pt 3
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for the third and final (or is it?) edition of Just The Tips for clients. In part 1 we talked about things leading up to the booking, in p...
24. Somebody You Love does a Christmas episode
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we’re doing a Christmas episode. It may not seem like the sexiest of topics, and the result is a little bit unruly, but we were determined to m...
23. Somebody You Love is a satisfaction expert (Georgie Wolf)
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenna Love interviews Georgie Wolf - Melbourne escort, author of The Art of the Hook Up, and brains behind The Satisfaction Project. Georgie...
22. Somebody You Love outs themselves
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“So what do you do for work?” Whether we are “out” or not, it’s the question we all dread. Holly & Jenna talk about why this question is...
21. Somebody You Love is a GILF (Michelle Hardenbrook)
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined this week by Michelle Hardenbrook. Michelle is a 70 year old sex worker based in New Orleans, who worked as a full service escort for 12...
20. Just The Tips: how to be a better client Pt 2
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking etiquette for clients DURING a booking with a full service sex worker. Topics include: getting there, arriving early, arrivin...
19. Somebody You Love has herpes (Rubi Valentine)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Rubi Valentine to discuss the porn industry, starting sex work at a young age, and STIs. We talk about health checks, safer...
18. Just The Tips: how to be a better client
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing… Just The Tips! A new kind of episode where we focus on giving out pointers to our listeners. So we are starting with tips for clients o...
17. Somebody You Love is paid to have sex Pt 2
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CW: age play, CNC, boundary pushingThis week we are continuing the discussion about what it’s like being paid to have sex - we’re talking about th...
16. Somebody You Love poops in Tupperware
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Holly & Jenna share all the things they do with their clients that AREN’T sex. We’re talking about cuddles & chats, social booki...
15. Somebody You Love is in a monogamous relationship (Alice Grey)
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking to The Alice Grey. Alice is a full service provider and internet sweetie based in Melbourne, Australia. She is a lover of intric...
14. Somebody You Love has relationships
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the relationships episode! It comes as a shock to some but sex workers, like many other human beings, can and do have romantic relationships. W...
13. Somebody You Love was a street based sex worker (Chantell Martin)
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Note: we had some technical issues this week, so the audio isn’t perfect, we’re sorry!CW: whorephobia, transphobia, drug use, police entrapment, d...
12. Somebody You Love is paid to have sex
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being paid for sex. How does that really work? This week we talk about the pressure to perform and to have orgasms, giving vs receiving, sex & ora...
11. Somebody You Love is a parent (Charlie Swinton)
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Charlie ‘MILFy’ Swinton! Mum of two and full service sex worker based in Melbourne, Australia. Charlie talks to Holly & Jenna abou...
10. Somebody You Love just wants decrim, god damnit!
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CW: death of a SWerOn 13th August 2021, the state government of Victoria, Australia announced their commitment to repeal the Sex Work Act 1994. What i...
9. Somebody You Love became a sex worker Pt 2
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CW: assault of SWersThis week we get to hear Holly’s origin story! From strange encounters on a sybian to considering buying a brothel, she shares h...
8. Somebody You Love became a sex worker Pt 1
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CW: sexual assault, boundary pushing, poor attitudes towards SWIt’s time to hear Jenna Love’s origin story. From sugar baby to forum escort, broth...
7. Somebody You Love has friends in the industry
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about friendships and relationships within the industry - there aren’t many industries in which it is expected that you sleep with y...
6. Somebody You Love is a transgender sex worker (Danika Deep)
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CW: mentions of sexualised labels for trans individualsThis week we sat down with award-winning transgender escort Danika Deep to discuss her experien...
5. Somebody You Love doesn't want (or need) rescuing
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CW: This episode is about a serious subject and we talk about violence, sexual assault, drug use, forced labour, racism, and use the p-word. It’s t...
4. Somebody You Love was a stripper
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our main segment this week is all about the world of exotic dancing - Holly explains strip clubs to Jenna, sharing tips of the trade and insider secre...
3. Somebody You Love blurs the line between client and acquaintance
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about the blurring of lines between client and acquaintance… in both directions. Sometimes, as sex workers, we get booking req...
2. Somebody You Love has bodily functions
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about the nitty gritty - the reality of working intimately with your body. Be prepared for liquids, solids, and gases - just lik...
1. Somebody You Love has a podcast
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is your standard introductory podcast episode. We tell you a little bit about ourselves, and then we explain the origin story of the podcast… w...
Trailer
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a tiny little taste of what is to come! Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somebodyyoupodInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/somebodyyoupodTwitter: ...