About Madam: Julie Moya & NYC’s Most Famous Brothel
Dive into the life of Julie Moya and take a peek behind the velvet curtain of ”Julie’s of NYC,” the legendary and notorious brothel.
Julie reveals the secrets, scandals, and sensational moments that shaped her world in candid conversations with writer/filmmaker Em Vaughn. From her life-threatening encounters with organized crime, to her inspiring efforts to rescue mistreated animals, to her arrest becoming a media circus, to some jaw-dropping stories about her customers and their requests, Julie spills all the juicy details in her own words.
An unfiltered conversation between two generations of sex workers. ”Madam” is a podcast you cannot miss.
Publisher
Em Vaughn and Ben Skye
Category
society & culture · society & culture · true crime
Text us and tell us what you think of the showThis episode features Britney, a sex worker and long time friend of Julie. She offers a nuanced perspective on sex work that counters common stereotypes. • Brittany’s journey and experiences in the sex industry • The complexities of relationships and discretion within sex work • How social media glamorizes the industry while neglecting its realities • The emotional labor involved in providing intimacy to clients • The significance of community and...
18 Oct 2024
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Part Two
Text us and tell us what you think of the showIn the second part of this two part episode, we hear stories of resilience and heartbreak about the women Julie has worked with over the years as a madam. One of the stories being Heaven, a young woman walking a very similar path with Julie’s former pimp. Julie and Ben also discuss one woman in particular- of whom we will be talking to in the next episode.Shownotes: Stripped By Sia podcast F-cking Sober trailerFollow Us on TwitterSupport the Sho...
29 Aug 2024
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part One
Text us and tell us what you think of the showJulie and Em discuss the characters that Julie has come across in her work over the decades. Discussion includes some good characters like her business partners, Lucas, Gigi and Jonathan. But the discussion also includes lots of bad characters like a scamming phone lady and a demanding mob associate. Julie also tells us just how effective a mustache disguise can be when worn during apartment hunting and court cases! Also, featuring Julie’s longtim...
5 Aug 2024
Julie’s Arrest: Political Prosecution and Prison Life
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You won’t believe the twists and turns in Julie Moya’s life, especially when it comes to her uncanny, 13-year cycle of arrests in 2005 and 2018. With insights from the Em Vaughn, Julie walks us through the gripping details: being besieged by the FBI, a frantic warning from her son, and a friend’s ill-fated attempt to retrieve a crucial laptop. Facing a staggering 57-count indictment, she shares the legal battles of someone deeply entrenched in the brothel business. We dive into the personal and financial wreckage left in the wake of these trials, the emotional strain on family members, and the clever maneuvers employed to dodge undercover cops.
Finally, we discuss the gritty world of incarceration, from the notorious Rikers Island to the more pastoral Beacon Correctional Facility. Julie shares her paradoxical experiences of finding moments of ‘fun’ amidst the chaos—contraband smuggling and all—while also facing dehumanizing searches and rough treatment from correctional officers. This is a candid reflection on maintaining humanity within the harsh confines of the prison system, and the small victories that keep the spirit alive.
12 Jul 2024
Dishing about Clients
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Get ready for fantasies, fetishes, and freak experiences. Julie and Em talk about interesting client requests and how they navigated them while preserving their own bodily autonomy. Some stories include water sports, pegging, and necrophilia fantasies. Plus, Julie details some close calls with safety and law enforcement, including a run-in with mafia members disguised as policemen.
17 May 2024
Bonus Episode! Illegitimate Beginnings and Secret Fathers
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Every family has skeletons in the closet, and Julie's is no exception. In our first bonus epiosde, you'll hear Julie's candid recount of her quest for connection with a biological father who had a secret life and family. Julie takes us on a journehy from her strict Roman Catholic upbringing to the horseback rides in Kentucky that would forever shape her understanding of family.
For more bonus content, subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MadamPod
14 May 2024
Julie's Origin Story: Child Bride. Teenage Dancer. Witness in Hiding. Drug Lord's Wife. NYC Legend.
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A deep dive into the experiences that made Julie the person she is today. In this conversation with Em, Julie shares stories from her childhood, including stories about her family and being forced into marriage at the age of 13. She explains how she started dancing at Larry Flynt's Hustler Club as a teenager, where she became entangled with a series of murders that eventually led to her entering the witness protection program. She reveals how she met her first pimp, who brought her to NYC, and how she eventually got away from him. And she recounts meeting her second husband, an Argentinian drug lord, who paid her to leave sex work and move with him to Argentina.
Her story is one of resilience, reinvention and determination. Whether you're shocked by the details or inspired by her strength, there's no denying that Julie's life is the stuff of legend.
Show Notes and Supplemental Materials:
(Some images may be NSFW.)
The image that made "DATY" make sense to Ben (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dapryncess/5146209)
Photo: Julie as a child with her mother (https://supplement.madampod.com/E03/Julie-With-Her-Mom.jpg)
Photo: Julie as a teenager (https://supplement.madampod.com/E03/julie-moya-teenager.jpg)
Cincinnati Post Article covering the case for which Julie served as a witness (https://supplement.madampod.com/E03/cincinnatti-post-prostitute-trial-1978.jpg)
NY Newsday Article addressing Julie's conviction for drug dealing (https://supplement.madampod.com/E03/Newsday_Wed__Feb_16__2005_.jpg)
Tits R Us Advertisement featuring Julie when she was providing (https://supplement.madampod.com/E03/julie-tits-r-us.jpg)
28 Apr 2024
The Business of Running a Brothel
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In this episode, Em Vaughn and Julie Moya delve deep into the business side of the adult industry, shedding light on its many facets. Drawing from their own experiences, they candidly discuss the pros and cons and share valuable lessons on how they’ve learned to navigate the industry.
Link: Acronyms and Abbreviations used in Sex Work (https://twitter.com/scarletalliance/status/1776169673048145943).
3 Apr 2024
Welcome to Madam!
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Welcome to the first episode of Madam! Over the next few months we’ll be releasing our series of interviews with Julie Moya, the owner and operator of the legendary brothel, “Julie’s of NYC." Whether you’re an advocate for sex workers’ rights or a seeker of tantalizing tales, we’re thrilled to have you here.
For our first episode, we’re offering a taste of the wild ride that is in store for you in the coming weeks. We’ve curated a few provocative, vulnerable, and thought-provoking moments from our interviews with Julie. And they barely scratch the surface of how outrageous her stories will get.
You’ll also hear from co-hosts Em Vaughn and Ben Skye about why they started the podcast and what they hope others will get out of it.
Subscribe now to hear Julie reveal the secrets, scandals, and stories from behind the velvet of curtain NYC’s most notorious brothel.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
25 Mar 2024
First episode coming soon!
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Subscribe and listen to "Madam: Julie Moya and NYC's Most Famous Brothel," a new podcast from Em Vaughn and Ben Skye. The first episode releases this Wednesday. More to follow soon!
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Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100
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