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Behind the Red Door
A podcast about Butte, Montana's infamous Dumas Brothel and the women who lived and worked behind its walls.
Chelsea Hogan is a museum educator, comedian, and founder of Bad Girls of Butte.
Victoria Lyons, J.D., is a historian, researcher, and former criminal defense attorney.
Together, we're digging into the fascinating, complicated, and sometimes downright outrageous history of one of America's longest-operating brothels.
Two women. Two very different backgrounds. One endlessly interesting…
Episodes
- Behind the Red Door
Patreon Teaser: Chelsea Reads "Venus Alley" Chapter 1
In this BONUS episode, Chelsea reads to producer Sarah out loud from the imaginative and questionably accurate book "Venus Alley" by one of the Dumas Brothel's…
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4: The Last Best Madam Part 2
In this episode, we continue our deep dive on Ruby Garrett, also known as Lee Arrigoni, the last Madam of the Dumas Brothel. Thank you for listening! If you'd…
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3: The Last Best Madam Part 1
In this episode, Chelsea gives Vickie the run down on Ruby Garrett, also known as Lee Arrigoni, the last Madam of the Dumas Brothel. Thank you for listening!…
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2: Grace McGinnis
In our second episode, Vickie tells us all about the iconic second Madam of the Dumas Brothel, Grace McGinnis. Sources for this episode can be found on our…
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1: Copper & Courtesans
In this inaugural episode, Chelsea and Vickie introduce themselves and their interest in the Dumas Brothel. They give an overview of this incredible historic…