Glow West Podcast

How can a photo be weaponised?  Caroline is joined this week by PhD researcher Camille Waring who discusses the politics of sex work imagery. A sex worker and academic, Camille explains how photos can contain power, and delves into the hierarchy (whorearchy) present in sex work. She also explores how power dynamics between sex workers, clients, and academia plays out.

Content note: there's a lot of swearing in this one!

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The Tortoise Shack Live is back and this week Caroline, Martin, Linda and Vicky were joined by Anne Marie Quilligan, Conner Habib and Simon McGarr to talk the news of the week, police powers, Traveller racism, sexual harassment in academia, Penneys vs the Green Party and more.

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In this live recording Caroline is joined by sexual violence campaigner and host of PACwoman podcast Linda Hayden. We chat to support worker Susan Walsh from the Sexual Health Centre in Cork, and Megan Jrenee, a victim of revenge porn and campaigner. Listen in as we discuss the legislation needed, why we need to reframe this conversation, and what you can do to help support victims.

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This week the Glow West podcast explores the body positivity movement with Stephanie Yeboah, author of Fattily Ever After. Stephanie explains how the community has been co-opted by brands and why the fat acceptance movement is more authentic. She also shares her experiences of dating while black and fat, and explains how racism & the media impact the sexualisation of Black bodies.

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Here is our latest Live Online Podcast featuring Caroline West, Linday Hayden, Martin McMahon, Tony Groves and Vicky Conway. This week we discussed THAT Irish Times headline, the new powers around house parties, the difference in the homelessness numbers, the celebrity problem with Only Fans and Jedward as our political saviours!

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Join Glow West for another live podcast, this time with Kate McGrew from Sex Workers Alliance Ireland. Kate explains how covid has impacted sex workers in Ireland, and why it is important for sex workers and allies to contribute to the current review of sex work laws in Ireland which closes on Sept 11th. Under the current law, violent attacks on sex workers have increased by 92%. Kate also explains the differences between the Nordic model and decriminalisation, and why harm reduction can help keep sex workers safe.

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Cora Harrington aka The Linger Addicts joins Caroline this week on Glow West to delve into the world of lingerie. They talk about getting the perfect bra measurements and fabric, and how gender, disability, and race are important to consider when designing intimate apparel. Cora also discusses how to navigate the process of buying lingerie as a gift, and why lingerie brands need to ensure representation.

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Join Caroline this week as she chats to OB-GYN Dr. Jenn Conti.

As the author of The Vagina Book, Jenn busts some myths about periods, virginity, and explores if the G-spot really exists. Jenn also covers vaginal health including smear tests, and discusses how survivors of sexual assault can navigate this process. Image based sexual abuse ('revenge porn') and how we address this issue is also explored.

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August and the Dáil recess is usually a quiet time in the news. But Covid changed everything. So we got the growing Tortoise Shack family together, in front of an online audience of our members, to discuss what is happening. We discuss the racist attack on the Canal, the 'illegal eviction', the Tanaiste's dogwhistle, Mr Brightside Day Drinking and creeping Covid-19 numbers.

Linda Hayden of our new podcast, The PAC Woman Podcast talks about living in a second lockdown. Caroline West of The Glow West Podcast breaks down the after effects of her having Covid-19 five months on. Then another new contributor, Vicky Conway (new podcast Policed, Coming Soon) talks about the Garda response to the eviction and the attack on the canal. Tony and Martin were also there.

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Some people struggle to come out. Fionn Scott took a different approach and came out via national media. Fionn is an advocate for the fetish and leather communities in Ireland and abroad, and was crowned Mr Leather Ireland in 2019.

Join Caroline as she chats to Fionn about winning this title the politics of pride, and why leather is hot in both senses of the word.

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