Hookergate: Criminals and Libertines in the South

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.

Episodes

March 12, 2024 1 min

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.

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A chance encounter leads to the discovery of a salacious scandal that’s been lost to history for 50 years. Host Lindsay Byron sifts through crumbling news clippings to unpack a story of illicit sex and corruption involving elite powerbrokers alongside the forgotten castoffs of rural Virginia. 

 

Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron AKA Lux ATL - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Newsc...

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March 26, 2024 36 mins

As the sex and money starts to flow at the truck stops, pimps and working girls unexpectedly find the type of love that can only end in heartbreak. Meanwhile, Rodney settles in to his new home and searches for a big story. Frankie Jones gives insight into the character of Danville.

 

Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Defense Attorney Rosenberg - ...

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April 2, 2024 36 mins

Just as the truck stops see success, a powerful force threatens the whole operation. Rodney discovers an unusual cluster of arrest records, and their mysterious dismissals. Connie instructs Buckeye in the art of seduction with a group of men from out of town.

 

Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Prosecutor - Ben Bowlin

Newscaster - Lauren Vogelbau...

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April 9, 2024 34 mins

Joe Whitehead becomes increasingly brazen with his exploits, and issues a menacing threat when he doesn’t get what he wants. Robin grows accustomed to a life of luxury as Harold Wayne falls deeper in love. Frankie Jones make a shocking confession   

 

Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Prosecutor - Ben Bowlin

Officer Daniels - Noel Brown

Tenita - ...

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April 16, 2024 34 mins

Janet grows uneasy with the truck stop operations as Tommy struggles to keep the money coming in. Robin finds her way out of the back room and into the front office. Joe Whitehead spirals out of control and takes out his frustrations on Janet. 

 

Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Defense Attorney Rosenberg - Sean Rhodes

Breanna - Lauren Vogelbaum

...

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April 23, 2024 34 mins

The truck stop operators feel the squeeze of Whiteheads increasing demands. Whitehead feels the pressure from a local deputy. Rodney receives backlash from unexpected sources after his initial reports are published. Tommy reveals his dark side to Janet.

 

Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Newscaster - Lauren Vogelbaum

Prosecutor - Ben Bowlin

Haro...

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April 30, 2024 31 mins

The out of town builders return to the truck stop to finish what they started. Janet and Tommy are filled with regret as the truck stop operations get flipped upside down.

 

Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Prosecutor - Ben Bowlin

Officer Turner - Ramsey Yount

 

SOURCES:

The opening courtroom exchange is from the December 6 1977 direct examinati...

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May 7, 2024 33 mins

Joe Whitehead is enraged by recent events and makes brazen threats to Moss and Rodney. Rodney has an incredible opportunity to learn everything about the case, but he won’t be able to print a word. 

 

Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Newscaster - Lauren Vogelbaum

Prosecutor - Ben Bowlin

Deputy Moss - Ramsey Yount

 

SOURCES:

The first-hand accoun...

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May 14, 2024 45 mins

A deep dive into the process of creating the soundscapes and music of Hookergate. Host Lindsay Byron interviews her creative partner, Guy Kelly to discuss his inspiration and techniques.

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May 14, 2024 35 mins

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 - goodtimesbadgirls.com

 

Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com

 

CAST:

Newscaster - Lauren Vogelbaum

Defense Attorney Rosenberger - Sean Rhodes

Janet Barker ...

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May 28, 2024 48 mins

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.

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