Hookergate: Criminals and Libertines in the South
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Podcast Overview
<p>Truck-stop brothels run by a web of ex-cons… a commonwealth attorney wasted on whiskey and power… protection exchanged for cash and flesh… a brash local reporter exposing it all… This is HOOKERGATE: Criminals and Libertines in the South. I am your host, Dr. Lindsay Byron, author, historian, and lifelong wayward woman—and this forgotten scandal happened in my hometown. Join me as I use crumbling news clippings, interviews, and dramatic re-enactments to bring to life for the first time in nearly 50 years this wild ride of hedonistic corruption. </p>
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3/12/2024
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2024
Behind The Scenes with Lindsay Byron
<p>Guy Kelly interviews Lindsay Byron for an in-depth look at how she discovered the lost story of Hookergate, and the laborious process of turning it into a podcast.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 14, 2024
The Storm
<p>Tragedy strikes as the feds move in and the working girls rush out. Joe Whitehead is desperate for help, but doesn’t anticipate Robin’s next move. Rodney reflects on his journalistic triumph until everything suddenly changes.</p> <p> </p> <p>Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron -<a href="http://goodtimesbadgirls.com"> goodtimesbadgirls.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Music and sound design by Guy Kelly -<a href="http://guykelly.com"> guykelly.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CAST:</strong></p> <p>Newscaster - Lauren Vogelbaum</p> <p>Defense Attorney Rosenberger - Sean Rhodes</p> <p>Janet Barker - Anney Reese</p> <p>Prosecutor - Ben Bowlin</p> <p>Robin Dowdy - Sam McVey </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>SOURCES:</strong></p> <p>All courtroom scenes come from The United States VS Joseph Whitehead, Landon Wayne Holley, and Aubrey Henderson trial. These transcripts are located in the National Archives in Philadelphia.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 14, 2024
Behind The Scenes with Guy Kelly
<p>A deep dive into the process of creating the soundscapes and music of Hookergate. Host Lindsay Byron interviews her creative partner, Guy Kelly to discuss his inspiration and techniques.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is Hookergate: Criminals and Libertines in the South?
<p>Truck-stop brothels run by a web of ex-cons… a commonwealth attorney wasted on whiskey and power… protection exchanged for cash and flesh… a brash local reporter exposing it all… This is HOOKERGATE: Criminals and Libertines in the South. I am your host, Dr. Lindsay Byron, author, historian, and lifelong wayward woman—and this forgotten scandal happened in my hometown. Join me as I use crumbling news clippings, interviews, and dramatic re-enactments to bring to life for the first time in nearly 50 years this wild ride of hedonistic corruption. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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