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Operator

During the 1-900 number craze of the Nineties, one company provided the vast majority of phone sex. American Telnet was an empire founded by the man who called himself “The Telephone Pimp.” He ran the... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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Introducing: Operator

Introducing: Operator

During the 1-900 number craze of the Nineties, one company provided the vast majority of phone sex. American Telnet was ... Read more

25 Oct 2021

2mins

Ranked #2

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Press One Now | 1

Press One Now | 1

Mike Pardes has already had a colorful career before he ever hears about pay-per-call phone sex. He’s been on all sides ... Read more

8 Nov 2021

33mins

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Ranked #3

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The Business of Pleasure | 2

The Business of Pleasure | 2

Pardes assembles his team of executives, including an ex-Marine named Victoria. She’ll oversee the operators who answer ... Read more

8 Nov 2021

31mins

Ranked #4

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Who’s Going to Stand Up for Us? | 3

Who’s Going to Stand Up for Us? | 3

As the dial-a-porn business is booming, the folks at ATN constantly face new hoops to jump through: Federal regulators. ... Read more

15 Nov 2021

25mins

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Ranked #5

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Hang Time (Explicit) | 4

Hang Time (Explicit) | 4

Okay, you’ve waited long enough. This episode takes you inside the phone room to hear phone calls based on the manuals, ... Read more

22 Nov 2021

38mins

Ranked #6

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Being on Top | 5

Being on Top | 5

ATN’s business is at its peak, but a national exposé on Dateline brings unwanted attention to the 1-900 industry. Pardes... Read more

29 Nov 2021

28mins

Ranked #7

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It’s Not Personal | 6

It’s Not Personal | 6

At ATN headquarters, Victoria works harder and longer than ever, only to watch everyone else get a raise except her. Mea... Read more

6 Dec 2021

28mins

Ranked #8

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The Coup | 7

The Coup | 7

Michael Self betrays Mike Pardes and stages an elaborate company takeover, in a last ditch attempt to save First Call, h... Read more

13 Dec 2021

24mins

Ranked #9

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The End of the Line | 8

The End of the Line | 8

With the internet slowly encroaching on the phone sex industry, Mike Pardes hires a group of Cuban exiles to replace Mic... Read more

20 Dec 2021

39mins

Ranked #10

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Tina Horn and Bernardo | 9

Tina Horn and Bernardo | 9

This bonus interview episode provides a deeper dive into the experiences of a former phone sex operator. Bernardo, an op... Read more

27 Dec 2021

26mins

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