Episode 387: An Inside Look at a World Famous Brothel

In the previous episode, we spoke with the madam of a legal brothel in the US state of Nevada. In today’s show, we’re going to peel back the sheets a bit further and talk about the courtesans who live and work in this brothel, as well as the surprisingly wide range of customers who visit. It turns out that, more often than not, the patrons are looking for far more than just sex.

I am joined once again by Tara Adkins, who has served as the madam of the World Famous Mustang Ranch for 17 years. As the madam of this property, Tara is responsible for hiring and training the courtesans. Additionally, she provides counsel to the women, offering support on financial and personal matters to ensure their success as independent contractors and beyond.

Some of the specific topics we explore include:

• Is there a typical brothel customer?
• Beyond sex, what are customers looking for when they visit a brothel?
• How do brothels help customers to fulfill their sexual fantasies?
• What’s it like to work at a brothel?
• What type of skill set do you need in order to be successful as a brothel worker?

You can click here to check out the World Famous Mustang Ranch’s website.

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