Where we stage our secret selves: Malta’s globalized sex industry
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Podcast Overview
<p>In this podcast we explore how a country as insular and conservative as Malta has become home to a varied and globalized sex industry and to do so, we’ll hear from people who know this industry firsthand. <strong>The recommendation is to start listening from Episode 1 "Where We Stage our Secret Selves" which joins together a range of interviews and gives context to the podcast.</strong></p><p>This podcast is written and produced by Isotta Rossoni, in collaboration with the Synaps network.</p><p>Most participants are identified via pseudonyms. Original voices were replaced with dubbed voices upon participants' requests. Pandora Peaks answered her questions in writing and an actress read them out in the podcast. Many thanks to Juan, Renee, Giulia, Ilana and Violetta for their dubbing services.</p><p></p><p>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces">https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces</a></p><p>License code: ROYPFY0OIGJEM0CC</p><p></p><p>The views and opinions expressed by the host in Episode 1 of this podcast are solely those of the host. In all other episodes, the views and opinions expressed are those of the respective participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host.</p>
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Publishing Since
3/2/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
Episode 8 "Behind the Blacked-Out Windows: selling toys and pleasure on a small island” with Rainer
<p>This episode is a bit different from the previous. Izzy chats with Rainer, owner of ToysFourPlay in Malta, about the challenges of setting up a sx toys shop on the island. Their conversation explores aspects of the expression of sxuality which were and still are taboo in Malta, contributing to the broader conversation around sx work and stigma. </p><p></p><p>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces">https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces</a></p><p>License code: ROYPFY0OIGJEM0CC</p>
June 9, 2026
Episode 7: "I teach men how to respect women" with Maria Isabel (IN SPANISH)
<p>In this episode, Maria Isabel and Izzy chat about Maria Isabel's migration journey from Colombia to Europe, her experience in the sx industry and her work as mistress. Maria Isabel shares all the insights about her body and human sexuality, that she's garnered along the way.</p><p></p><p>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces">https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces</a></p><p>License code: ROYPFY0OIGJEM0CC</p>
May 7, 2026
Episode 6: "Content creation, nude modelling and more"
<p>In this episode, Lou chats with Izzy about her migration journey from Argentina to Europe and her experiences with nude photography/modelling, content creation and more. Lou also digs deeper into some of the challenges faced with access to documents in Europe.</p><p></p><p>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces">https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces</a></p><p>License code: ROYPFY0OIGJEM0CC</p>
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<p>In this podcast we explore how a country as insular and conservative as Malta has become home to a varied and globalized sex industry and to do so, we’ll hear from people who know this industry firsthand. <strong>The recommendation is to start listening from Episode 1 "Where We Stage our Secret Selves" which joins together a range of interviews and gives context to the podcast.</strong></p><p>This podcast is written and produced by Isotta Rossoni, in collaboration with the Synaps network.</p><p>Most participants are identified via pseudonyms. Original voices were replaced with dubbed voices upon participants' requests. Pandora Peaks answered her questions in writing and an actress read them out in the podcast. Many thanks to Juan, Renee, Giulia, Ilana and Violetta for their dubbing services.</p><p></p><p>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces">https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-pieces</a></p><p>License code: ROYPFY0OIGJEM0CC</p><p></p><p>The views and opinions expressed by the host in Episode 1 of this podcast are solely those of the host. In all other episodes, the views and opinions expressed are those of the respective participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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