Send us Fan Mail

In this episode I talk about how hectic the past two months have been with BBC interviews, Parliament visits, being a single mum and my Amsterdam work trip away. Want to know what its like being a sex worker ? Its just like any other person doing a job, this one is just a little bit more interesting than most

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

What if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.

Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth with productivity and independence. When profit becomes more important than people, our natural variations in planning, focus, and organization are reframed as personal failings rather than simply different ways of processing the world. We unpack how government cuts to support services have made it even harder for neurodivergent people to access the accommodations they need.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

What if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.

Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth with productivity and independence. When profit becomes more important than people, our natural variations in planning, focus, and organization are reframed as personal failings rather than simply different ways of processing the world. We unpack how government cuts to support services have made it even harder for neurodivergent people to access the accommodations they need.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Behindthepaddle Podcast invites you inside one of the most tender, misunderstood, and intimate corners of the BDSM world: Caregiver/little dynamics.

We explore the acronyms (DDLG, CGL, MDLB, Littles, Middles, Brats), the psychology of regression and attachment, the rituals of rules and punishments, and the playful, sometimes erotic, worlds of diapers, pacis, and discipline.

We dive deep into:

• What regression really is (and isn’t)
• Why structure makes Littles feel safe
• The brat’s defiance as a plea for love
• Rituals of affirmation and daily caregiving practices
• The risks of Littlespace, drop, and unsafe dynamics
• How permission to need, regress, defy, and be loved is the heart of it all

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

What if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.

Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth with productivity and independence. When profit becomes more important than people, our natural variations in planning, focus, and organization are reframed as personal failings rather than simply different ways of processing the world. We unpack how government cuts to support services have made it even harder for neurodivergent people to access the accommodations they need.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, I dive into one of the questions I hear all the time: what’s the difference between a kink and a fetish? These two words get thrown around a lot, but they aren’t the same thing and understanding the difference can change how we see ourselves and our sex lives.

I share my own experience as someone who needs BDSM in my life to feel whole and authentic, but who can still enjoy and orgasm through vanilla sex. For me, kink is the language of my desire not always required for climax, but absolutely essential for fulfillment.

We’ll also look at how fetish has been understood historically, why it was once pathologized, and how modern sex-positive approaches view it today. Along the way, I’ll reflect on how kink expands pleasure, how fetish sometimes replaces it, and why neither is something to be ashamed of.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Hello welcome to Behindthepaddle podcast, what happens when your brain constantly pulls you in opposite directions? When one part craves structure while another needs novelty, or when one side thrives on patterns while another demands constant stimulation? This fascinating tension sits at the heart of Ellie Middletons transformative book "How to Be You," which we explore in depth on this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast.

The book presents a "pick-and-mix" approach to executive functioning strategies, acknowledging that no single method works consistently for neurodivergent brains. This feels revolutionary in a world where we're often made to feel broken for not fitting into neurotypical productivity models. As the author confesses to having drawers full of barely-used planners and abandoned productivity apps, many listeners will feel deeply seen and validated.

Support the show

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Behind the Paddle podcast. Today we are speaking about BDSM not as a hobby, not as a kink to be giggled at behind closed doors, and not as a fleeting curiosity but as a world. A world of power, of discipline, of trust. A world of deeply human longing and deeply consensual depravity. A world some of us live in every single day.

Whether you’re new to this world or have bruises that still carry stories from years past, this episode is for you.

Let’s begin with a truth: BDSM is not about violence.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Hello welcome to Behindthepaddle podcast, what happens when your brain constantly pulls you in opposite directions? When one part craves structure while another needs novelty, or when one side thrives on patterns while another demands constant stimulation? This fascinating tension sits at the heart of Ellie Middletons transformative book "How to Be You," which we explore in depth on this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast.

The book presents a "pick-and-mix" approach to executive functioning strategies, acknowledging that no single method works consistently for neurodivergent brains. This feels revolutionary in a world where we're often made to feel broken for not fitting into neurotypical productivity models. As the author confesses to having drawers full of barely-used planners and abandoned productivity apps, many listeners will feel deeply seen and validated.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Hello and welcome back to Behind the paddle podcast in todays episode I share my deeply personal journey into sex work, from discovering sexuality through late-night TV at 12 to performing webcam shows as a teen and entering in-person work at 17. My story highlights how lack of proper sex education and support made me vulnerable. Without guidance, I turned to virtual spaces like Second Life, where I first monetized my sexuality. 

Throughout, I experienced adults failing to protect me,police dismissing my story, club owners neglecting safety checks exposing systemic gaps. I believe open, honest conversations with children about bodies, consent, and sexuality are crucial. Creating safe spaces for questions and understanding beats silence and stigma. Only through education can we protect future generations from similar dangers.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 215-221 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

In this raw and urgent episode of Behindthepaddle, host Porcelain Victoria breaks her silence after being charged under Scotland’s archaic brothel-keeping laws—laws that criminalize sex workers for simply trying to work together in safety.

Porcelain shares her personal story of the raid, the trauma of being treated like a criminal for surviving, and the systemic violence embedded in legislation that claims to “protect” while actively endangering lives. This is more than a story it’s a call to action.

We unpack what Section 11 of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 really means, how it devastates sex workers across the UK, and why the right to safety should never be a crime. With insights from the English Collective of Prostitutes and lived experience from the front lines, this episode reveals the human cost of legal hypocrisy.

This is the episode they don’t want you to hear.

This is sex work. This is survival.

This is what happens when you try to stay safe and the law makes it illegal.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

In The Rage Before the Storm: Living with PMDD, Porcelain Victoria delves into the raw, cyclical reality of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder a condition that turns the body’s natural rhythm into emotional warfare. Blending medical insight, feminist critique, and intimate storytelling, this four-hour episode explores the science, stigma, and survival behind PMDD. From hormonal sensitivity and misdiagnosis to relationships, rage, and reclamation.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 204-215 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

One knock on the door changed everything. Twenty police officers with a battering ram stood ready to break down my door – all because I, a dominatrix, had created a safe workspace with security measures and safety equipment.

Safety shouldn't be criminal. Yet here in the UK, sex workers face an impossible choice: work alone and risk violence, or work together and risk arrest. This raw, emotional episode takes you through my journey of being charged with "brothel keeping"  not for exploitation, trafficking, or harm, but simply for trying to survive in a system designed to keep us vulnerable.

I share the gut-wrenching details of my police raid, from being paraded in front of neighbors in a riot van to spending hours in a cold cell wondering if I'd ever see my child again. When a lead officer callously remarked "I guess your pockets won't be so flush" upon hearing my concerns about supporting my family, I realized this wasn't about protection – it was about punishment.

For over a year, I lived with the threat of prosecution hanging over me, unable to legally speak to witnesses, watching my professional network crumble, and struggling with PTSD. Though my charges were eventually dropped, the trauma remains, along with a criminal record that makes exiting sex work nearly impossible.

This episode isn't just my story it's a window into why decriminalization matters. We don't arrest people who use safe drug consumption rooms because we understand harm reduction saves lives. Why then do we criminalize sex workers for implementing the same safety principles?

Listen as I share what I'd planned to tell the court before my case was dismissed, and learn how organizations like the English Collective of Prostitutes provide crucial support to those criminalized for their own safety. This is about more than sex work – it's about human rights, harm reduction, and a system that criminalizes care.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Behindthepaddle podcast with me, Porcelain Victoria.
In this deeply personal and richly detailed episode, we unravel the sacred, often overlooked practice of aftercare in BDSM. Beyond cuddles and comfort, aftercare is a neurological, emotional, and ethical process—an act of reverence for the intensity we co-create.

From the altered states of subspace and Domspace to the rituals that ground us, this episode explores aftercare as an art form, a science, and a moral responsibility. Whether you play soft or heavy, solo or in a dynamic, what happens after the scene can be just as profound as what happens within it.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 193-203 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to BehindthePaddle Podcast in today’s episode we will be speaking to the amazing Miss Fay Morgan. 

Rope bondage transcends the physical act of tying knots, creating a profound psychological landscape where vulnerability, surrender, and healing intertwine. In this second installment of our rope series, guest expert Faye Morgan takes us deeper into the emotional terrain of shibari and rope bondage, exploring how these practices can foster deep connection and sometimes unexpected transformation.

https://missfaymorgan.com/

https://linktr.ee/faymorgan

https://fetlife.com/MissFayMorgan/

https://x.com/Miss_Fay_Morgan/

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 182-192 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

In this deeply textured episode of Behindthepaddle, Porcelain Victoria is joined by the enigmatic and skilled rope practitioner @MissFayMorgan whose eight years of experience in shibari and rope bondage span teaching, performance, and profound emotional connection. Together, they untangle the physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of rope play from the meditative tension of a single column tie to the breathless beauty of full suspensions.

Whether you're curious about trying rope for the first time or looking to deepen your existing practice, this episode offers invaluable insights into the technical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of this intimate art form. Follow Miss Fay Morgan on FetLife or Twitter/X to learn more about her workshops and professional sessions in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

https://linktr.ee/faymorgan

https://fetlife.com/MissFayMorgan/

https://x.com/Miss_Fay_Morgan/

https://missfaymorgan.com/

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 172-182 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

In this provocative episode of Behindthepaddle podcast we explore kink, shame, and embodied consent, I sit down with Celeste Hirschman and Dr. Danielle Harel, co-founders of the Somatica Institute and stars of Channel 4's Virgin Island, to uncover why somatica is such a wonderful practice we all need to learn about and what practices truly keep us safe.

Whether you're kinky, curious, or simply interested in more authentic relationships, this episode offers practical wisdom on reading body language, providing meaningful aftercare (yes, even for dominants!), and recognizing when pleasure transforms into dissociation. Join us as we discover why "if you can't read a submissive's body, you're not ready to touch it" and how we might all learn to listen better to the wisdom our bodies already know.

Want to learn more ?

https://www.somaticainstitute.com/

https://www.instagram.com/somatica_institute?igsh=MTI1eDJlNDZvbHczag==

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 162-172 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

What if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.

Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth with productivity and independence. When profit becomes more important than people, our natural variations in planning, focus, and organization are reframed as personal failings rather than simply different ways of processing the world. We unpack how government cuts to support services have made it even harder for neurodivergent people to access the accommodations they need.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Imagine a world where half the population regularly misses school, work, or risks their health due to a completely solvable problem. That's the reality of period poverty a crisis affecting 500 million menstruators worldwide every month.

Christine Denning takes us on an eye-opening journey through her work tackling this global injustice. After discovering that period poverty wasn't just an issue in developing nations but also in places like London, New York, and everywhere in between, she pivoted her entire career to focus on a solution that's been hiding in plain sight for 88 years: the menstrual cup.

Want to be part of the solution? Visit couldyou.org to learn how you can help provide a 10-year solution to someone in need or purchase your own cup through their buy-one-give-one program at 

https://couldyou.org/

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 151-162 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to BehindthePaddle podcast on this episode, The sultry voice on the other end of the phone line has been commanding submission long before webcams and instant messaging. From late-night hotline advertisements in the 1980s to today's digital dungeons on platforms like OnlyFans and NiteFlirt, phone-based domination continues to thrive offering both liberation and hidden dangers.

Our guest Gareth shares his five-year journey with phone domination and online relationships, revealing both the beautiful connections possible and the devastating harm that occurs when boundaries are violated. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 141-151 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Let’s start with the lie: that criminalizing sex work is done to protect the most vulnerable. That it helps victims. That it stops traffickers. That if you just lock up the pimps and fine the buyers, the violence disappears. But in reality, many of the people being arrested, fined, and jailed are the ones who need help the most.

This episode isn’t about theory. It’s about lived experience. About survivors who were punished instead of protected. About laws that don’t just fail to save lives they make it harder for people to escape.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 131 -142 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome back to Behindthepaddle, where we blend the science of sensation with the elegance of kink. I’m your host, Porcelain Victoria. In this special installment, we’re peeling back the layers of what happens beneath the surface exploring the powerful neurochemical dance that pulses through every strike, whisper, and command.

Whether you identify as a Dominant, submissive, switch, or a curious onlooker, understanding the brain’s role in BDSM can deepen your connection to both your partner and yourself. It can enhance safety, build trust, and take intimacy to new heights.

Today, we’ll journey through the roles of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins, and even cortisol and how these chemicals shape your kink experiences in ways that are sometimes unexpected, always fascinating.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 121-131 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Behindthepaddle,' where the science of pleasure meets the art of kink. I’m your host, Porcelain Victoria. In this special episode, we dive deep into the neurochemical currents running beneath every flog, whisper, and command. Whether you're a Dominant, submissive, switch, or simply curious, understanding the chemistry of your brain during BDSM play can not only deepen your experience but also enhance trust, intimacy, and safety. Today, we explore how neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin, and even cortisol influence our kink encounters sometimes in surprising ways. Let’s begin with the basics: what happens in your brain during BDSM?

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 112-121 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

What happens when humans shed language, drop to all fours, and find freedom in a collar? In this deep-dive Petplay episode of Behind the Paddle, host Porcelain Victoria explores the culture, psychology, and practicalities of pet/handler dynamics from ancient animal rites to modern pup hoods and kitten ears.

You’ll hear:

• What petplay is (and isn’t): clear consent lines, why it’s not zoophilia, and how sexuality ranges from non-sexual nurture to explicitly erotic power exchange.
• A quick history: shapeshifting gods, shamanic rites, leather culture, and the internet boom that made pups, ponies, kittens, and fantasy creatures visible worldwide.
• Petspace 101: the creature headspace, common triggers, and ways to enter/exit safely.
• Rituals & training: grooming, feeding, bedtime, obedience games, and bratty play—plus discipline styles that build trust.
• Handlers & ownership: roles (Handler, Trainer, Owner), traits of a good dominant, and what a healthy bond looks like.
• Community & visibility: public play etiquette, pet zones at events, and finding your pack.
• The deep emotions: shame and exposure, healing through animal role, nonverbal communication, red flags, and repair.
• Commitment & endings: collaring ceremonies, aftercare for drop, and how to navigate breakups with care.

If you loved this episode, follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who wags, purrs, or prances. 🐾

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Behindthepaddle podcast, the show where we unpack the power, nuance, and intimacy behind BDSM and alternative relationship dynamics. I'm your host, Porcelain Victoria, and today we begin a deeply personal and culturally rich hour journey into one of the most iconic symbols in BDSM: the collar.

Before we dive in, a content warning: this episode will explore adult themes, including power exchange, ownership dynamics, and emotional vulnerability within consensual BDSM practices. Everything discussed here assumes informed, enthusiastic consent between all participants. If you’re new to BDSM, or just curious, know that this space is judgment-free, educational, and affirming.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 97-112 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Behind the Paddle podcast. Today, we are speaking about Carol Leigh, a writer, artist, and activist who revolutionized the fight for sex workers’ rights. By coining the term “sex work,” she reframed the discussion around the industry, moving it away from criminalization and stigma toward labor rights and bodily autonomy. This episode will explore her life, activism, and impact in extreme detail, diving deep into the historical contexts, ideological conflicts, and policy changes that she influenced.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 87-97 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Behind the paddle Podcast, we dive deep into the Online Safety Act what it is, why it matters, and how it’s changing the way we interact online. From protecting young users and tackling harmful content to holding tech giants accountable, we unpack the major provisions, the controversies, and the real-world impact this landmark legislation could have on everyday internet users. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 77-87 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Behind the paddle Podcast, we dive deep into the Online Safety Act what it is, why it matters, and how it’s changing the way we interact online. From protecting young users and tackling harmful content to holding tech giants accountable, we unpack the major provisions, the controversies, and the real-world impact this landmark legislation could have on everyday internet users. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 67-77 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Fire and Thunder: The Legacy of John Brown
 

“His body lies a-mouldering in the grave, but his soul goes marching on.”

Before the first shot of the Civil War, one man launched a private war against slavery and changed the course of American history. Fire and Thunder is a gripping, immersive, four-hour deep dive into the life, mission, and legacy of John Brown, the radical abolitionist who believed that slavery could only be destroyed by blood and fire.

From his violent stand in Bleeding Kansas to the audacious raid on Harpers Ferry, and finally to the gallows where he died a martyr, this podcast brings Brown’s story to life with rich historical detail, dramatic pacing, and hard questions that still echo today.

Was he a terrorist or a freedom fighter? Prophet or fanatic? What does it mean to fight for justice, and how far is too far?

Featuring expert narration, immersive sound design, and the voices of historians and abolitionists past and present, Fire and Thunder unpacks not just the man but the revolution he sparked.

History isn’t just what happened; it’s what still haunts us.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 56-67 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

What if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.

Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth with productivity and independence. When profit becomes more important than people, our natural variations in planning, focus, and organization are reframed as personal failings rather than simply different ways of processing the world. We unpack how government cuts to support services have made it even harder for neurodivergent people to access the accommodations they need.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

In this powerful episode of Behindthepaddle, we dive deep into Netflix’s gripping one-shot crime drama Adolescence. Through a female lens, we explore the show’s portrayal of youth violence, toxic masculinity, and the psychological unravelling of a 13-year-old boy accused of murder.

But the story doesn’t end on screen. We connect fiction to reality by examining real-life cases of women in the UK killed by partners, exes, and stalkers in just the last few months. We also speak with cast members, mental health experts, and campaigners tackling violence against women and girls.

From media influence to misogyny in the justice system, this episode challenges the narratives that shape young men and the deadly consequences they can have for women.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 46-56 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Behind the Paddle podcast. Today, we are speaking about “Faith, Freedom, and the Frontline: Abortion Protests in Scotland.”

In this episode, we dive deep into the ongoing conflict between anti-abortion protests and reproductive rights in Scotland. With a specific focus on the 40 Days for Life protests that have been staged outside Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, we explore the intersections of faith, freedom of speech, and the fight for bodily autonomy.

We’ll examine the history of 40 Days for Life, a US-based group that organizes prayer vigils and protests outside abortion clinics, and how their presence has sparked significant controversy in a nation that recently passed buffer zone laws to protect patients and healthcare workers. These laws, designed to create safe spaces around clinics, have sparked heated debates about free speech, religious rights, and the emotional and psychological toll on those seeking reproductive healthcare.

As tensions rise between the desire for personal freedoms and the need for privacy and safety, this episode aims to give voice to those on all sides of the debate. Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most contentious issues of our time.

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖

Send us Fan Mail

Join Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 36-46 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offering insights and reflections on the issues that shape the lives of sex workers worldwide. Tune in for a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of a world often misunderstood. 

Support the show

Check out our socials!

Thank you so much for listening 💖