Paying For It : A History Podcast

Before they became the queens of Chicago’s most elite parlor house, the Everleigh Sisters had to scheme, strategize, and, perhaps, spin a little tale or two. In Part 1 of this deep dive, we follow Ada and Minna from their humble (and possibly fictional) beginnings to the moment they set their sights on transforming the world’s oldest profession into an art form. Glamour, grit, and a $50 cover char...

Whiskey, gambling, and a whole lot of trouble—welcome to the wild world of Hog Ranches. These rowdy saloons, brothels, and gambling dens popped up near military forts and boomtowns, offering soldiers, cowboys, and outlaws a place to drink, play, and pay for a little company. But life in a Hog Ranch wasn’t just about wild nights—it was dangerous, lawless, and full of infamous figures like Wild Bill...

Lizzie Lape Conclusion Hello Darlings, We are back.. Season 3 is going to give us salacious secrets and even naughtier queens. Get ready to get down and dirty and let's get ready to set into the Red Light District. We return to Season 3 with the tenderloin queen of Ohio. We will be deep diving into Lizzie's life and how she was able to burn her name into history.  Website  https://payingfo...

Hello, friends! Welcome to 2025 and the very first episode of the new year! We're kicking things off with Part 4 of the wild and scandalous saga of Lizzie Lape. Buckle up—it’s going to be a ride! Website  https://payingforitmedia.com/ Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Instgram  https://www.instagram.com/payingforitmedia/ X https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingfor...

Hello Friends, Happy New Year! I will be back with Lizzie in 1/16 but until then lets revist and oldie but a goodie!

Hello Darlings, We are back.. Season 3 is going to give us salacious secrets and even naughtier queens. Get ready to get down and dirty and let's get ready to set into the Red Light District. We return to Season 3 with the tenderloin queen of Ohio. We will be deep diving into Lizzie's life and how she was able to burn her name into history.  Website  https://payingforitmedia.com/ Music Shave em dr...

Hello Darlings, We are back.. Season 3 is going to give us salacious secrets and even naughtier queens. Get ready to get down and dirty and let's get ready to set into the Red Light District. We return to Season 3 with the tenderloin queen of Ohio. We will be deep diving into Lizzie's life and how she was able to burn her name into history.  Website  https://payingforitmedia.com/ Music Shave em dr...

Hello Darlings, We are back.. Not on Halloween as planned but close enough. Turns out party planning takes up a lot of your time. But don't worry Season 3 is going to give us salacious secrets and even naughtier queens. Get ready to get down and dirty and lets get ready to set into the Red Light District. We return to Season 3 with the tenderloin queen of Ohio. We will be deep diving into Lizzie's...

The closure of Storyville in New Orleans in 1917 marked the end of one of the most infamous red-light districts in American history. Known for its thriving nightlife, jazz music, and elegant brothels, Storyville was home to legendary madams like Lulu White and Josie Arlington. These powerful women ran luxurious establishments that catered to the city's elite, making Storyville a hub of vice and cu...

Intro This Queen took her fate into her own hands and fought against the injustice of her time. Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research:

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Today we continue our journey into deep diving the rich, and  seductive history of Storyville AKA the district.   Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research: A Guidebook To Sin By Pamela D. Arceneaux Storyville, New Orleans: Being an Authentic, Illustrated Account of the Notorious Red Light Distric...

Today we continue our journey into deep diving the rich, and  seductive history of Storyville AKA the district.   Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research: A Guidebook To Sin By Pamela D. Arceneaux Storyville, New Orleans: Being an Authentic, Illustrated Account of the Notorious Red Light Distric...

Today we continue our journey into deep diving the rich, and  seductive history of Storyville AKA the district.   Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research: Storyville, New Orleans: Being an Authentic, Illustrated Account of the Notorious Red Light District by Al Rose

Today we start our journey into deep diving the rich, and  seductive history of Storyville AKA the district.   Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research: Storyville, New Orleans: Being an Authentic, Illustrated Account of the Notorious Red Light District by Al Rose

That is what you get when you have a queen that is pretty much lived her entire life in the South. Being raised by the men of the south... where it was acceptable to trade in sex, vice, people... Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Peixotto https://dr.lib...

How her death cemented her into history and changed the way true crime is reported even still today. Her story included sex, scandal and murder.  Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Jewett https://timeline.com/helen-jewett-murder-7acc3cc812c https://allth...

For 12 years the CIA Sanctioned a mad man and let him lose on the American people. All for the greater good. Starting in the 50’s a monster will get a free supply and of LSD and told to causally drug people. In order to be the first to get their hands on the truth drug. America had to be on top of brain warfare. However, when it became clear that the true drug wasn’t what they were getting out of...

What seems like a normal family surviving anyway possible in a rough-and-tumble mining town. A family that was okay with making their way on the darker side of vice and embracing the lifestyle of theiving and selling sex to make their way. Those around them know them as a wild family but a family that fit in this town of wild and voilent people. However, when the body of a miner is discovered the...

To kick of the season we will be going to a a cornor in the 60's and 70s. We are going to explore the life of someone who will help give a voice to the misfits of those who were angry. His story will take us to the corner where he will meet and be influenced by some punks. Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpod...

Today’s queen found herself in San Fransico in 18oos to deal herself some cards. Using her exotic beauty to control the men at her table. Making history to be one of the first women to deal black jack in America. Already condisered exotic due to her French nature she became even bigger of an exotic talk of the town and sort after, when making a name for herself at the table for not only being a wo...

Today’s story is about a family owned business that was past down between mother and daughter for three generations. Grandmother, Mother, Daughter learning from the one before. Growing a family business for years even when the world tried to deem it as wrong. Our qeens today not only show us a story of strength, freedom but also how broken our justice system is for those who are considered unworth...

To escape poverty, she had two choice find a many a well off man who hopefully was nice to he. Leave home and sell it to many. Both pretty much the same option. However, Only one of them gave her a chance at independence and a certain type freedom. Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research: https:...

Today we discuss the Hollywood Madam and her downfall! Do you think the punishment fits the crime or do you think they did it to make an example of her? Music Shave em dry Lucille Bogan Twitter https://twitter.com/Payingforitpod Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@payingforitpodcast?lang=en Research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Fleiss https://oldprosonline.org/heidi-fleiss/ https://podcastrevi...