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Stripped by SIA

Stripped by SIA, your podcast for strippers, sex workers and all the fancy naked people. Hosted and produced by Steph Sia, an adult content creator, dancer and cam model based in Vancouver, Canada, Stripped by SIA aims to destigmatize the sex industry by telling peoples' stories and lived experiences every week. New episodes every single Sunday at 12am PST. Produced & hosted by Steph Sia @siasteph Music by TED-D @djteddmusic Photography by Ian Daburn @daburn_photography Graphics by Maria Belen de Rama
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Episodes

COVID-19 Series 1: What About our Street Sex Workers? w/ Morgan Sexter of WISH Vancouver

I'm not quite finished yet. I just can't seem to sit idly while the entire world is on lockdown when there are still so many issues we are facing as sex workers. But I wanted to highlight a voice that probably isn't listening to this podcast and hasn't been represented on the show yet: our street sex workers. I spoke with Morgan Sexter this week, a fellow dancer who is currently working with WISH Vancouver on their Mobile Access Project (MAP Van). WISH Vancouver is a non-profit organization whic...

May 10, 202053 minEp. 35

BONUS - Ask Me Anything: My Story on Stripping, Podcasting and Sugaring

Well, this might be the most narcissistic episode ever. Just kidding. You asked and you have received: my AMA episode ! I answer ALL of your questions regarding how I got started in the industry, pole dancing, my life before sex work, how I started this podcast, hustling tips, sex work channels, and a whoooooole lot on my time as a sugar baby, then and now. This was a really reflective episode and honestly, I had a lot of fun! I know a lot of you had questions throughout Season 1 and I've now ha...

May 03, 20201 hr 29 min

BONUS - Sex Work in the Time of COVID-19

Surprise! I'm BACK with a bonus episode for all y'all. I was itching to record again and it felt a little bittersweet and honestly a bit of a disservice to not address how the sex industry has been affected by the coronavirus so this episode is dedicated to all facets of how we are dealing with the effects of COVID-19. No guests this week - just me, myself and I. I tackle subjects on how sex workers, clients and small business owners are handling this virus, online work vs. physical work, a post...

Apr 26, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 33

#32 - I'm a Slave For You: All About Feet Fetishes w/ My Slave

Have you ever been curious about the men who are into feet fetishes? Or what about those guys that send you messages on IG for feet photos in exchange for money? Well, you guys, I've got one of them on the show this week - introducing MY SLAVE ! We're flipping things a bit here and seeing the client's perspective on this one and to understand the psyche of those who are into feet. Feet fetishes makes up the largest group, and not to mention the most common, in the kinky community. We cover a lit...

Apr 19, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 32

#31 - Gay Escorting, Gay Porn and Growing up as Gay in the United Arab Emirates w/ Hamed Raidd

We have our very first gay-identifying male sex worker on the show today - please welcome Hamed Raidd ! It's so interesting to hear of an individual with so many contradicting backgrounds and layers: identifying as gay, being of Arab descent and growing up in an Islamic country - there is SO much to breathe and take in on this episode! Hamed opens up about growing up in the United Arab Emirates, addressing issues like gender segregation and censorship. Since coming to Canada, he slowly discovere...

Apr 12, 20201 hr

#30 - A Little Less Conversation and a Hell of a Lot of Rock 'N Roll w/ Dora Kola

We're getting a little bit loud and a little bit rowdy today with none other than DORA FUCKING KOLA herself! I'm a supporter of any fellow person of colour (especially Asians!) in the industry and I just knew I had to have her on the podcast at some point. With roots in broadcasting and as an award-winning rock radio DJ, this girl was meant to be an entertainer. The amount of energy and passion she has not only for music and dancing not only shows on-stage, but is also so apparent in her intervi...

Apr 05, 202049 min

#29 - Going Behind the Scenes with Behind Closed Doors w/ Bianca from Behind Closed Doors

Have you seen those killer music videos floating around on Instagram? Well, even if you haven't you've gotta check them out. We are bringing on the brains behind the lens - please welcome Bianca from Behind Closed Doors on the show this week! She is a fellow ally and is sex work positive - heck, 90% of her clients are in the industry! Whether its escorts, sugar babies, models, or strippers, Bianca helps create content that is high quality, unique, and hella hot. With a longstanding background in...

Mar 29, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 29

#28 - Interconnected...But a Little Bit Different: Burlesque vs. Exotic Dance w/ Lola Frost

We are featuring the ever-so-fabulous, Lola Frost , on the show today! A veteran in the burlesque community, runner up in the Burlesque Hall of Fame and consistently in the Burlesque Top 50 for the past 7 years and counting, we are so grateful that Ms. Frost was able to grace us with her presence! From her earlier days first emerging as an emotional tomboy who "didn't even know what burlesque was" to the rock and roll flapper she is today, she happily dishes it all about the world of burlesque o...

Mar 22, 20201 hr 3 min

#27 - Strippers vs. Pole Dancers + Stripping in Calgary w/ Rosie Skies

We’re going to Calgary today! No, just kidding. Calgary is coming here! Fellow Calgary-based exotic dancer, Rosie Skies , joins us today on the podcast and she breaks down how stripping, gogoing and VIPing operate in Alberta, especially if you’re not dancing on the circuit. We also address the god awful loonie toss game. Is it just tradition? Is it just an Albertan thing? Why does it exist!? Is she for it or against it?! Not only is Rosie a great dancer, she’s also a competitive pole dancer as w...

Mar 15, 202051 min

#26 - Meet the Man Who Paints with His Penis w/ Brent Ray Fraser

This week we get to know Brent Ray Fraser of penis painting fame! What's penis painting you ask? Well, it's exactly what you think it is - and more. An esteemed artist, Brent Ray Fraser speaks of his artistic roots growing up as a child which he further expanded in his careers as an adult entertainer, cam shows and performance art. Once he discovered this artistic niche, he was featured globally in many of the "Got Talent" franchises in Europe, has drawn portraits for numerous celebrities and ha...

Mar 08, 202058 min

#25 - The Skinny on Big Beautiful Women (BBW) Escorts w/ Karina Riviera

We're having our first plus-size escort on the pod today! Karina Riviera joins us today as we talk about quitting her full-time job to become an escort, body image, responding to "fat" comments and more. She explains how there's more to love in this industry as a BBW and how getting into sex work has catapulted her into the the best self she's ever been. Ever think about taking the leap into escorting full-time? This might be the episode for you - listen in! IG: @karina_riviera www.twitter.com/k...

Mar 01, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 25

#24 - Beating Down the Competition Across Canada and the EDI's w/ Cassius Chay

Canada has a great handful of talented exotic dancers and Cassius Chay is no exception! With origins in fitness and bellydancing, this fierce female took these transferable skills and used them to their full advantage and started her stripping career. Now, she can be seen in the Westcoast of Canada dominating numerous stripper competitions and sweeping titles left and right. She most recently stole the show at the Exotic Dance Invitationals (EDIs), an invite-only stripper competition with nothin...

Feb 23, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 24

#23 - Intersecting Movements: Burlesque, Filipino Arnis, Dance Hall and...WRESTLING!? w/ Pocket Phoenix

Pocket Phoenix joins us today on the podcast to speak about her movement journey which eventually lead to her stripping in the city. Originally of burlesque origins, she branched off into other interdisciplinary forms of movement and dance including FIlipino arnis, Jamaican dance hall and wrestling! Yes, wrestling - who knew!? Through dance, she was able to become reacquainted with her Filipino heritage - something that was lost years ago over a broken friendship and was able to find herself and...

Feb 16, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 24

#22 - Stripping Dynamics in Ireland and Rent Cheque Not Covering Actual Vancouver Rent w/ Leanne Dance Dance

We are getting up-close and personal with this Irish beauty, Leanne Dance Dance ! Hailing all the way from Ireland, this newly transplanted Vancouverite dishes out all of the details on how the stripping scene and culture is so very different in Ireland, specifically. She speaks on her experiences winning pole championships all over Ireland, stresses the importance of a supportive relationship and the very fun monthly event at the Astoria, Rent Check. Leanne has a plethora of experience in sex w...

Feb 09, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 24

#21 - Eating Disorders, Self-Help DVDs, and Changing Attitudes Towards Sex Workers w/ Keira Kova

Don't be fooled by her young looks, Keira Kova has a wealth of life experience and at 30, she's just began her foray into the world of stripping! Her attitude going into it was far from accepting, however. After battling anorexia, separating from her husband and joining pole dancing classes, her opinion has wildly changed. Combatting depression, she was able to take control of her body and has surrounded herself with likeminded strippers. Her story surprisingly isn't uncommon. Often times, we, t...

Feb 02, 202058 min

#20 - I've Always Been Known as "The Girl with the Massive Tits" w/ Samantha Mack of MACK Movies

Massive tits, DJ, host of many sex-related events in the city, and much, much more, we invite Samantha Mack of MACK Movies, MACK Models and VICE's Porno Bootcamp documentary onto the show this week! If you live in Vancouver, you must know of Samantha Mack and have seen her giant rack around town - they've got their own personality! Samantha opens up about her numerous breast implant surgeries, how she got into the porn scene and how she began to produce porn...which all started because of Baywat...

Jan 26, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 21

#19 - Pushing Boundaries and Going Deeper into Domination w/ Goddess Ivy Harte

Do you guys remember allllllllllllll the way back in the very first episode of this podcast and where Sadie mentioned her dom duo partner fed her slave a tampon on made him suck it til it was bone dry? Well, we FINALLY have gotten a hold of that dom and she is on the show this week! We welcome Goddess Ivy Harte onto the podcast and we talk about pushing the boundaries, advising not going into domination and the BDSM world, slut school and the many, many services she offers to her clients. It's a...

Jan 18, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 20

#18 - Aerial Silks and Ask a Criminal Defence Lawyer Day....But Not Really w/ Jennifer Summer Ashley from Strippers With Anxiety

This week we speak with Summer Kitten Showgirl aka Jennifer Summer Ashley from Strippers With Anxiety about how she started stripping and her career as a criminal defense lawyer. We speak extensively about aerial silks, proper rigging and how she always wanted to become a stripper. This episode also had a record-breaking amount of questions from the audience - are you guys seeking free legal advice or something?! Listen to the episode to see if your questions were answered or not! Find Jennifer ...

Jan 11, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 19

#17 - Rebirth, Reincarnation and Racism w/ Naomi Vice

As performers, we sometimes need to disappear and take a break - and that's totally okay. This week on the podcast, we speak with Naomi Vice , formerly known as Rocket Ray , aka Felicia, on why she had to leave the industry and how her life experiences affected her comeback. We ask her about her reincarnation in the industry and how much she's grown from it. We also touch a bit on the touchy subject of racism (yes, it's 2020 and it still exists) within the dancer industry. Do you agree that it's...

Jan 05, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 18

#16 - Blurred Lines - Sugaring vs. Escorting vs. Prostitution w/ Serena

Student loans are expensive so we find ways to make money - and fast. It's an all too common reason that we hear of - stereotypical, actually - in regards to the why and how we get involved in sex work. We speak this week with Serena who flew alllllllllllll the way from Moncton, New Brunswick for this super overdue interview! A fellow student at UoNB, she's dabbled in sugaring, escorting and stripping as a means to pay off school and to live her best life.. We get into the nitty gritty of it all...

Dec 29, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 17

#15 - The Nomadic Life of a Camming Cirque du Soleil Couple w/ R & J from How to Have Threesomes

Couples camming - it's a thing. Whether you're a girl-on-girl couple, male and female linked romantically or whatever, it's no secret that couples camming make a shit ton of money. But what happens when your audience members try and identify you and threaten to blackmail you? What do you do then? We speak to R & J from the podcast, How to Have Threesomes to speak on their experiences behind the camera while R was in Cirque du Soleil and doubly, as a means to make an income living nomadically...

Dec 22, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 16

#14 - Stripping as a Double-Edged Sword: Addiction and Art w/ Phoenix Rose

Today we bring on Phoenix Rose , an all-around artist and former stripper (okay, she still strips on occasion!) who had a very peculiar way of entering the industry. We won't spoil the story here - it's a long but really, really good one - but will say that her journey has been truly inspiring. From pole athlete to stripper to fighting injury and addiction, Phoenix Rose has been through it all. She also speaks about her art which she channels through ceramics and film which has been showcased th...

Dec 15, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 15

#13 - The Wild World of Trans Porn w/ Demi Mundane

Diving into the porn industry is becoming so commonplace nowadays. But what if you're trans? What are the parameters around that? I speak with Demi Mundane (formerly Courtni Demilune) to share her story about how she got involved in the porn industry. Having experience with camming, porn and the kink world, Demi had a ton of informative tea to spill. She speaks about how she transitioned from male to female, being that "chick with a dick" in porn, and the consequences of her decisions for owning...

Dec 08, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 14

#11 - Um, There's a Half Naked Man in my House w/ Richard Meen from Butlers in the Buff

It's been a while since we've had a male voice on the podcast so I've invited Richard Meen of Butlers in the Buff to come on the show today to speak about his experience as naked butler! I don't discriminate on any type of stripping or service so I wanted to hear his take on this very accessible, very vanilla and very entry level of male stripping. We not only speak about the crazy parties he's done but also about the double standard that male strippers vs. female strippers face, how being a But...

Nov 24, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 12

#10 - Let's Go to the Circus w/ Emily Sound

Emily Sound is on the podcast this week! She's a stripper and circus entertainer here in Vancouver, Canada. Recently recovering from an injury on the job, we speak about how physical our jobs as strippers are and how one injury can have imminent consequences. We also discover how she specifically got into hoops and the interdisciplinary benefits that circus training has provided to her. She may seem shy but has a lot of meaningful things to say - be sure to tune in! IG: @emily.sound Don't forget...

Nov 17, 201945 minSeason 1Ep. 11

#09 - Entrepreneurialism & Overcoming Sexual Assault w/ Jessica Lyn of AVA Fitness

***TRIGGER ALERT*** We invite Jessica Lyn onto the podcast today, studio owner of AVA Fitness and former stripper. She shares with us her story about how she came to start stripping and how it lead to her eventually opening up her own pole dancing studio. She also speaks about her experience with being sexually abused as a child and how there are common similarities amongst dancers in the industry. This episode may be a trigger for some as we discuss overcoming Jessica's battle with child sexual...

Nov 10, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 10

#08 - So You Want to Date a Stripper... w/ Luna Luck

Dating a stripper always seems to be this stereotypical fantasy. But what is it like to date one? Well, I hate to burst your bubble guys, but its just like regular dating (surprise!). We interview the illustrious Luna Luck today on the podcast and we speak about dating, relationships, her time stripping in the UK, and more! Listen to this sexy British stripper all this week. IG: @lunaluckxox Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph...

Nov 03, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 9

#07 - Lights, CAM, Action! w/ ShaeCutie from MyFreeCams

Ever thought of starting your camming career? Then this is the episode for you! We invite Shae Cutie from MyFreeCams.com to speak on the podcast today to talk about her experience camming. We talk about how to get started, how to protect your identity and some wild requests she receives! If there's a get money fast scheme, this might be it. www.myfreecams.com/ShaeCutie Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph...

Oct 27, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 8

#06 - Baby Stripping & Body Pressures w/ Lily Luv

This baby stripper may only be a few months into the game but she already has a plethora of knowledge to offer. The vibin' Lily Luv is on the podcast this week and she dishes it all from stripping in the USA, keeping a healthy mentality in the game, and how to handle pressues in the industry. It's all positive vibes in this episode - let us know what you think! IG: @therealspiritualstripper Don't forget to follow and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph...

Oct 20, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 7

BONUS - HUSTLERS w/ Asia, Emily Sound, and Annie

We've got the girl gang in and we sit down and review Hustlers, the movie about a group of strippers who go on to drug Wall Street guys to get dat money. Emily Sound, Asia, Annie and Steph sit down and discuss the good and bad of the movie, bust out any myths or unrealistic aspects, and compare it to real life hustlers. We touch on points involving not only the stripper community but also the pole dance and fitness communities. Obvious ***SPOILER ALERT*** if you haven't seen the movie already. G...

Oct 13, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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