21: Ashley Mathews (aka Riley Reid) - The mogul and brains behind America's Sweetheart: Difference between revisions

no edit summary
No edit summary
No edit summary
 
(One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)
Line 25: Line 25:
In this episode, Eric sits down with the business woman who created the enduring character of the unlikely top pornstar [[Riley Reid]]. Continuing the theme of the [[Distributed Idea Suppression Complex|DISC (Distributed Idea Suppression Complex)]] we discuss issues like Operation Chokepoint and obscenity law as well more subtle issues like the difficulty of finding vendors willing to cross the Rubicon to work with legal erotic businesses.  
In this episode, Eric sits down with the business woman who created the enduring character of the unlikely top pornstar [[Riley Reid]]. Continuing the theme of the [[Distributed Idea Suppression Complex|DISC (Distributed Idea Suppression Complex)]] we discuss issues like Operation Chokepoint and obscenity law as well more subtle issues like the difficulty of finding vendors willing to cross the Rubicon to work with legal erotic businesses.  


[[Ashley Mathews]], in the role of the Riley Reid character, has defied all pornographic convention by embracing [[Body Positivity|body positivity]], forgoing plastic surgery and opting for natural body hair at times. Additionally she has made a social statement by doing a popular artistic scene which makes a political and business case for greater [[Transsexual Acceptance|transsexual acceptance]]. Her main tool appears to be a palpable human decency and sweetness coupled to an uncanny ability to assess, manage and survive extreme business risk within a poorly understood industry that has confounded all expectations.  
[[Ashley Mathews]], in the role of the Riley Reid character, has defied all pornographic convention by embracing body positivity, forgoing plastic surgery and opting for natural body hair at times. Additionally she has made a social statement by doing a popular artistic scene which makes a political and business case for greater transsexual acceptance. Her main tool appears to be a palpable human decency and sweetness coupled to an uncanny ability to assess, manage and survive extreme business risk within a poorly understood industry that has confounded all expectations.  


While this episode is generally not explicit, it is not for everyone given the content and so listener discretion is advised.  
While this episode is generally not explicit, it is not for everyone given the content and so listener discretion is advised.  
Line 34: Line 34:


== Sponsors ==
== Sponsors ==
[[Athletic Greens]]: Get 20 FREE Athletic Greens Travel Packs, valued at $79, with your first purchase http://athleticgreens.com/portal
Athletic Greens: Get 20 FREE Athletic Greens Travel Packs, valued at $79, with your first purchase http://athleticgreens.com/portal


[[Blinkist]]: try it FREE for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription http://Blinkist.com/portal
Blinkist: try it FREE for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription http://Blinkist.com/portal


[[Quip]]: Join over THREE MILLION healthy mouths and get your first refill FREE today http://Quip.com/portal
Quip: Join over THREE MILLION healthy mouths and get your first refill FREE today http://Quip.com/portal


== Transcript ==
== Transcript ==