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Hookergate
Criminals and Libertines in the South
Truck-stop brothels run by a web of ex-cons… a commonwealth attorney wasted on whiskey and power… protection exchanged for cash and flesh… a brash local reporter exposing it all… This is HOOKERGATE: Criminals and Libertines in the South. I am your host, Dr. Lindsay Byron, author, historian, and lifelong wayward woman—and this forgotten scandal happened in my hometown. Join me as I use crumbling news clippings, interviews, and dramatic re-enactments to bring to life for the first time in nearly 50 years this wild ride of hedonistic corruption.
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3.1 stars from 335 ratings
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“I binged this podcast, and I love the storytelling. I am not usually a fan of anything except “Just the facts, ma’am” kind of stories when it comes to true crime, but I suspended my preconceptions and went outside of my comfort zone. I am so glad I did! I love the dialogue and characterizations....”Read full review »
HJS5829 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/24
This had HUGE potential…
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“Until the podcaster tried some weird Julia Sugarbaker attempt when reading. I love the story and love that she’s working to tell it, I just think her natural voice (which I do love) and conversational story telling in it, would have made this podcast so much better and interesting. I’m still...”Read full review »
Shanerrific via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
Was excited to hear it. Womp womp!
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“ETA: I just now read the other reviews and find it both telling and absolutely hilarious that so many other folks said slam poetry too.
To the host: Jeeze Louise, girl. Write all you like, but maybe hire a voice actor. Budget or not, you could have done so much better with this story. Try...”Read full review »
AdmirandaDM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/24
Recent Episodes
Published 06/11/24
Guy Kelly interviews Lindsay Byron for an in-depth look at how she discovered the lost story of Hookergate, and the laborious process of turning it into a podcast.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/28/24
Tragedy strikes as the feds move in and the working girls rush out. Joe Whitehead is desperate for help, but doesn’t anticipate Robin’s next move. Rodney reflects on his journalistic triumph until everything suddenly changes.
Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron -...
Published 05/14/24
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