A former fracker from western Texas, who goes by the pseudonym Mickey, has revealed how his attempt to earn extra money as a handyman led to a lucrative escort business. In a recent interview, he attributed the success of his side gig to the region's repressive sexual attitudes, stating, 'There's an inherent kind of self-denial... We lie to ourselves and try to conform to how you're supposed to be repressing your own pleasure.'
Mickey, the subject of the podcast 'The Handyman of West Texas,' began his journey after a divorce from his wife of 20 years. Seeking to stay occupied and earn extra cash during breaks from his fracking job—which involved 15-hour shifts for two weeks at a time—he posted an online advertisement offering handyman services. The first respondent was a deacon at her church, who requested shutter repairs at her mansion while her husband was away. Shortly after his arrival, she initiated a kiss, and they had sex, paying him $200 without any work being done.
His second client, also a married woman, answered the door in a negligee and paid him the same amount after sex. Mickey realised the first client had recommended him, noting, 'I had no freaking clue that this subculture kind of lifestyle existed.' Over five years, he earned mid-six figures from escorting in the Permian Basin's Midland area, serving women from communities depicted in shows like 'Landman' and 'Friday Night Lights.'
Mickey recounted absurd situations, such as a client's housekeeper walking in on them, with the client assuring him, 'Don't worry – Maria won't say anything.' He also learned about consensual non-monogamy, as some couples hired him with the husband's approval. Reflecting on his conservative upbringing, he noted that it wasn't until his clients' enthusiastic remarks that he realised he was 'substantially longer and girthier than average.'
Mickey shared his main lesson for keeping relationships lively: seeking out things together that are 'out of the norm' to create excitement. The podcast host, Johnathan Walton, verified Mickey's stories through photos and videos captured by clients at their request.
