Musings by Cybele Rain

By: Cybele Rain
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  • Cybele Rain is a Pittsburgh-based sex worker and writer. In her blog, Musings, she shares what she's reading, thinking about, and excited for. This podcast is a spin-off of her Musings. Each episode features a different book. If you ever wanted to hear an escort read to you about the books she likes, now is your chance! xoxo
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Episodes
  • The Color Purple

    The Color Purple
    Jan 7 2024
    This week I’m watching a lively remake and thinking about the balance of joy and sorrow.

    You can find the written version of this episode on my website: cybelerain.com/musings

    Mentioned in This Episode
    Books
    • The Color Purple by Alice Walker
      Movies  
    • The Color Purple

    Articles

    • "The 'New Color Purple' Exudes Joy, but Dances Past Some Deeper Complexities," Aisha Harris 
    • "Oprah and 'The Color Purple' Stars on the New Musical Remake: 'The's Bright. It's vibrant. It's Us,'" Mekesa Mumbi Moody 

    Podcasts

    • When We're Not Hustling: Sex Workers Talking About Everything But
     

    Website: cybelerain.com

    X: @cybelerain

    Instagram: @cybele_rain
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    4 mins
  • Kai Cheng Thom's Falling Back in Love With Being Human

    Kai Cheng Thom's Falling Back in Love With Being Human
    Dec 16 2023

    This week I’m reading about poetry as prayer and thinking about the pain of compulsive caretaking.

    I discuss her letter to "the compulsive caregivers" and relate it to my life as a young mom, and later, as a sex worker.

    You can find the written version of this episode on my website: https://cybelerain.com/2023/12/15/when-we-hear-need-do-we-join-its-cries-or-answer-its-call/.


    Mentioned in this episode:

    Books:

    Kai Cheng Thom's Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls.

    Podcasts:

    RubyLynn's https://thegrannypantypodcast.com/


    You can find me at cybelerain.com or on socials:

    Twitter: @cybelerain

    Instagram: @cybele_rain


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    8 mins
  • What's So Great About Work Anyway?

    What's So Great About Work Anyway?
    Dec 9 2023

    This week I’m reading arguments about why sex workers should get “real jobs" and (re)thinking the notion of labor.


    You can find a written version of this episode on my website: https://cybelerain.com/2023/12/08/whats-so-great-about-work-anyway/


    You can find me at cybelerain.com or on socials:


    Twitter; @cybelerain

    Instagram: @cybele_rain

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cybele-rain/message
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    9 mins

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