It's the Season 2 finale and we have the one and only Carrie Goldberg as our guest! Carrie is the founding attorney of C.A. Goldberg, PLLC, a victims rights' firm in Brooklyn, where Norma is Director of Client Relations. Known for being the lawyer taking on big tech, Carrie created her firm to advocate for victims of tech-facilitated abuse and has been one of the leaders in changing laws and attitudes surrounding image-based sexual abuse. Norma and Carrie discuss meeting in 2015, when Carrie bec...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week's guest, Kaytlin Bailey, is a sex worker rights advocate, comedian, writer, and founder of Old Pros and Host of The Oldest Profession Podcast. She tells us about her start getting into sex work as a form of rebellion, how her sex work evolved as she pursued her comedy career, and the undeniable freedom that comes with "embracing that archetypal whore." Norma and Kaytlin discuss how censorship of sex-positive content is actually counterintuitive to preventing sexual abuse, as well as th...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week we have directors of Another Body, a documentary following a college student's investigation after discovering deepfake content of herself online – and we get an inside look into the making of it. First, in the intro, Norma talks about the news that CA has passed Tyler's Law (AB1109), which punishes online retailers for selling sodium nitrite to minors. She also talks about C.A. Goldberg's new blog post on the legal rights of sex workers. Then, we get to our guests, Sophie Compton and ...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week we have on Mx. Sizzle (they/them), sex and kink educator and professor of sexual health decision-making and intro to health disparities, with tons of fascinating knowledge to share. First, in the intro, Norma talks about NY's "deepfake" law that was just signed by Governor Hochul. Then, we get to our guest. Mx. Sizzle talks about their start in purity culture and how they dove into sex education as a teen. They get into their period of domming for 8 years, and Norma and Mx. Sizzle disc...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Rachele Royale is a powerhouse – she's a musician and podcaster who's not afraid to call sh*t how it is. Before their conversation, Norma discusses Hispanic Heritage Month in the intro, Cuba and freedom of expression, and recent news of rising rates of femicide in Cuba in the intro. She also shares politician and survivor Katie Hill's recent piece about Susanna Gibson, political candidate who recently publicly became a victim of image-based sexual abuse. Then, we get to this week's guest. This e...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week's guest is Dr. Spring Cooper, professor of sexual health and yoga teacher. Before that, in the intro, Norma covers articles about "Zoom culture" and our perception of self, and a recent arrest of clients of sex workers in NYC – as well as the current state of the prosecution of prostitution in NYC (articles linked below). Then, the interview: Spring tells us about why she started studying human sexuality, and her research on sexual agency and the first ever measure that she created for...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week's guest is intimacy coordinator and director Amy Northup. First, in the intro, Norma talks a little about the current state of AI in Hollywood and proposed legislation (article linked below). Then, Amy explains what she does and what a day in her life might look like, and dispels the myth that intimacy coordinators "sanitize" sex scenes (they actually make them sexier). She shares both hilarious and illuminating stories from sets, where actors realized they hadn't been asked about thei...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Cleopatra Tatabele is truly a beacon of wisdom. They're a Two-Spirit Black and Taino educator, content creator, and make-up artist. Norma and Cleopatra talk a little about nonmonogamy before Cleopatra breaks down what it means to her to be Two-Spirit. They discuss Latino culture and unpacking indigeneity, race and colorism within the self and others. (Spoiler: Latino is not a race.) Then, Norma and Cleopatra get into the pervasiveness of victim-blaming, and Cleopatra explains "spiritual victim b...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week's guest, Silvia Semezin, is an Italian researcher, activist, and writer living in Spain – yes, she's incredibly smart. First, in the intro, Norma discusses Wired article "Sex Workers Took Refuge In Crypto. Now It's Failing Them" and financial discrimination, and then shares some of her personal journey with PTSD and antidepressants and where she's at now. Then, we get to the interview. Silvia breaks down what digital sociology is and how she tries to keep up with the ever-changing tech...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Jacqueline Frances, FKA as Jacq the Stripper, is a legend – she's a visionary, creative, a philosopher; an artist, comic, and former stripper (and she worked with JLO consulting on the movie Hustlers). She gets into her decade of being a gay stripper across the world and finding healing through sex work, unlearning whorephobia and the whorearchy in public and learning from the sex work activism scene, and her experiences surrounding strip club culture and safety across the world. Norma and Jacq ...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week's guests are married couple and sextech business partners Reuben and Sherri Johnson. Before the interview in the intro, Norma recounts what's been going on in the last year in her life – global coalitions, going to the White House, and an update on what her first week has been like on OnlyFans. Then, Sherri and Reuben tell us about how they went from a life of being dedicated Jehovah's Witnesses, to leaving the church and starting their own sexploration and becoming brand specialists o...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
SEASON 2 IS HERE! And big news – your host, Norma Buster, is on OnlyFans!!! Upcoming guest Intimacy Coordinator Amy Northup interviews Norma about her journey going from survivor of image-based sexual abuse, to finding an empowering avenue to consensually share content within her own control. Then, Norma talks with Elena Michael, co-founder and director of Not Your Porn, a UK-based sex-positive movement fighting to protect non consenting adults, sex works, and minors from image-based sexual abus...
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Oral Arguments is BACK, baby! Join sex positive victims rights advocate Norma Buster in candid conversations with survivor-activists and experts. Your favorite podcast about sex, tech, & victims rights will be returning Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Jul 31, 2023•3 min
It's the last episode of the season! And it's National Stalking Awareness Month. In the intro, Norma shares some personal reflections on being a survivor of stalking, as well as some stats on how pervasive this issue is. Then, Norma interviews Matthew Herrick – the man who sued the dating app Grindr. Herrick v. Grindr was a case that sparked a nationwide conversation about the unlimited power tech companies hold and their lack of accountability. In a rare interview, Matthew shares his story of h...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The president of the United States just called for Democrats and Republicans to unite against Big Tech abuses - Norma gets into it in the intro (link below). Then, this week's guest is Gabrielle Alexa Noel, AKA Gab Alexa, and she's an author, software developer, and bisexual, polyamorous influencer. Norma and Gabby discuss purity culture (and how Gabby went from purity pact to polyamory – this episode is full of personal stories from both of them), Gabby's book How to Live with the Internet and ...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Happy 2023! If you're in NYC on Jan 10, come to past guest SX Noir event "Ye's War on Culture, Twitter, and Porn" – Norma is going to be a panelist with Joanna Angel! Ticket link below. This episode features two global survivor-activists: Inȇs Marinho from Portugal, and Noelle Martin from Australia. They are the face of the movement against image-based sexual abuse (IBSA; formerly known as revenge porn) in their countries. Inȇs and Noelle tell Norma about the challenges they face in their activi...
Jan 05, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
It's the last episode of 2022! In the intro, Norma reflects on personal highs and lows from the year, the recent Lensa craze/controversy, and the idea of holding an aspirin between your knees ( aguanta la aspirina = "keep your legs closed"). Then, Norma talks with Ismelka Gomez, host of El Patio Podcast, who has a background in cultural anthropology, arts, and fashion. Ismelka shares her experience immigrating to the US from the Dominican Republic in high school, and the new identities now attac...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week's guest has many titles: Nicoletta Heidegger is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sexologist, educator, retreat leader, podcaster (go check out her podcast Sluts & Scholars) and more. First, in the intro, Norma provides an update on the SHIELD Act, which would federally criminalize image-based sexual abuse (IBSA, formerly known as "revenge porn") but unfortunately has been killed (for now) by Mitch McConnell. Norma discusses the years-long fight to get laws passed in the US...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Okay, this episode is one that Norma couldn't wait for you to hear. She sits down with repeat guest SX Noir (who has a background in sex work decriminalization activism – listen to episode 1 for more) and Andrea Powell, founder and executive director of Karana Rising, which supports survivors of sex trafficking. This is a special conversation because it can be rare to get an anti-trafficking advocate and sex work activist in the same room, let alone find common ground as they do in this episode!...
Dec 15, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This episode features sexperts and sex/dating coaches, Natasha Gross and Jeremy Hawn – known as All The Feels. Before the interview, Norma talks about statute of limitations on sexual assault civil claims, and the NY Adult Survivors Act (along with CA) which passed this year. Then, Norma discusses with Natasha and Jeremy their journey going from romantic to business partners and navigating nonmonogamy. They get into healing from sexual trauma by prioritizing pleasure, Roe v. Wade and the attack ...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Episode three! Before her conversation with the brilliant Leah Juliett, Norma reflects on the recent shooting at a gay club in Colorado Springs and the ways that LGBTQ+ people are at increased risk of violence — a fact that's discussed throughout the episode. Then, meet Leah Juliett: queer, nonbinary political activist, founder of March Against Revenge Porn and Survivor Social Media LLC, and author of Naked in Public . Norma and Leah get into how Leah started their nonprofit at 19 years old, "tr...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It's Thanksgiving! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who listened and shared the first episode of Oral Arguments. In the intro of Episode 2, Norma talks about the possible end of Twitter and reflects on some of the effects of unregulated social media giants–including OnlyFans, which may have bribed Meta to put competitors on a terrorism watchlist?! Then, meet this week's guests, Chrissy Chambers and Megan Sims, who Norma recorded this interview with at the first-ever global summit for survivors of im...
Nov 24, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of Oral Arguments! In the intro, meet your host, Norma Buster, a sex-positive victims rights advocate and survivor and learn why she started this pod. Then, get into Norma's interview with SX Noir. They reflect on SX Noir's career – from challenging Ashley Judd for her harmful comments on sex work, to organizing the largest sex work march in HISTORY, to becoming the Thot Leader in sex, culture, and tech. Norma and SX Noir talk call-in vs call-out culture, the vulnera...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Introducing Oral Arguments! Join victims rights advocate Norma Buster in candid conversations with cool people doing important sh*t -- at the intersection of sex, tech, and victims rights.
Nov 12, 2022•3 min
