Cleo and Zuzu are two best friends and independent sex workers. In Candid Companion they bare it all. Topics include the sex industry, politics, relationships and life.
S02E05: In this episode, Cleo and Zuzu connect on Zoom with Lily, a female client of male sex workers! Lily talks about what it's been like to subvert traditional gender roles and pay for the company of straight male escorts.
S02E04: In this episode, Cleo and Zuzu connect on Zoom with Nadia Lovechanko, an Ottawa-based sex worker who is also a regular client of sex workers! Nadia describes her journey as a young queer provider, and how has accessed intimacy and connection with other women through booking providers herself.
S02E03: In this episode, Cleo and Zuzu sit down with Sally Sunshine, local celebrity and Onlyfans queen. She tells us what it's like to be a face-out worker doing online work, and how she got to be in the top 0.7% of all content creators. Topics include insight into her life, tips for newbies, and sexy jokes.
S02E02: In this episode Cleo and Zuzu discuss what it means to age in the sex industry. From college students to MILFS...and GILFS! What is the ideal age for your escort? Here's why you should open your mind to dating companions of all ages.
S02E01: Cleo and Zuzu are back for another season! In this episode we discuss what we've been up to during the global pandemic, how sex-work has changed, our advent into online work, and some tips for clients who want to check in on their ATF's (all time favorite companions).
Ep016: Blow Jobs - Ever wanted to get inside a woman's head, while you're giving her head? Cleo and Zuzu are joined by Daphne Dalle to discuss what it is they really want out of oral sex.
Ep015: Oral Sex - Ever wanted to get inside a woman's head, while you're giving her head? Cleo and Zuzu are joined by Daphne Dalle to discuss what it is they really want out of oral sex.
Ep014: Sex work in the media - At the movies with Zuzu and Cleo: we discuss the tired tropes of sex workers in the classic film "Pretty Woman" and then shift "Gere's" ;) and contrast it with the hunky mystique of the straight male escort in "American Gigolo".
Ep013: Consent and club culture -
Ep012: Beginners tips - Have you ever wanted to know how to break into the sex industry? This episode gives you a realistic guide on how to ask escorts for advice, what to invest in, setting boundaries, and some of the drawbacks.
Ep011: BDSM - The ABC's of BDSM. Tune in to hear us dish on 50 shades of grey, how we found ourselves in BDSM, and tips on how to bring up kink with your partner.
Ep010: Sex work and dating - In this episode we discuss Cleo's 5 minutes of twitter fame via a controversial tweet about dating sex workers. We discuss how our jobs have given us higher standards and better boundaries and ultimately how we have leveled up
Ep009: How to be a good client - In this episode we break down what it means to be a good client. Interested in hiring an escort and not quite sure how to go about it? This episode gives you a framework on good etiquette before, during, and after your booking.
Ep. 008: Nordic Model - hailed as the more ethical model for sex work - rather it is punitive, insidious and creates a moral panic around selling sex. Hear us talk about our experiences working under the Nordic Model, and our take on radical feminism.
Ep007: Are you creepy? Do your efforts to attract women yield less than desirable results? sorry to say, you might be creepy! Luckily we are here to help. Tune in to find out how.
Ep006 - In this episode we speak with a dear friend of ours about his recovery from porn addiction and the way that porn may influence masculinity and relationships
Ep005 - Mental Health - We challenge the notion that sex-work is a catalyst for poor mental health, it can also be a correct and empowering choice for many. However that doesn't mean it's easy! In this episode we discuss how to stay sane in the sex industry.
E004: would you like a cookie? - in this episode we discuss what it means to be a good ally. We speak about the differences between being a good client and a good ally.
E003: Decrim is just the beginning part 2: Decriminalization is no silver bullet. Ending stigma is necessary for this model to end violence and discrimination against sex workers. In this episode we interview Cameron Cox the CEO of SWOP NSW
S01e02: Decrim is just the beginning part 1 : In this episode we recount our experiences working under decriminalization and in a legal brothel in New South Wales. Some drama ensued! Tune in to hear our take on why decrim is just the first step.
Episode 1: Introductions - Getting to know us - in this episode we talk about our favorite topic: ourselves. How did we meet? How did we get into sex work? Which of us was a Christian missionary and which of us was a SWERF? All revealed in the first episode of The Candid Companion
We, Cleo & Zuzu, introduce our new podcast and discuss what listeners can expect in the upcoming season: sex work, politics, legislation, sexuality, our lives, our love for each other, industry insights.