Musings by Cybele Rain

By: Cybele Rain
  • Summary

  • 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
    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
    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?
    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

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    9 mins

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