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Welcome to the Storytelling with Seth podcast. Stories are shared because they inspire, educate, and entertain. Listen to conversations about craft, character, and the elements of storytelling that feed our imagination. Hear the insights of the writers, artists, and creators of original stories. Learn more about the voice behind Storytelling with Seth at https://linktr.ee/sethsingleton
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Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives about which bodies, identities, relationship styles, or sexual activities are considered acceptable and reclaim the power of sexual freedom. Recen ...
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Here on the Automated Up Podcast, we cover all things sales funnels, automation, email marketing solutions, and entrepreneurship for Black women bosses who are ready to organize their businesses, reclaim their time, and increase their profit. Join us for discussions, interviews, and commentary as we navigate the ins and outs of leveraging automation and sales funnels to establish healthy businesses.
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What up Doc?! Welcome to THE HIGH-TICKET DOC™ podcast, formally known as the Productive on Purpose Podcast. Are you a woman doctor who wants to start a coaching business, but you don’t know how to get started? Does the idea of coaching others seem exciting and completely scary at the same time? Do you want to learn how to show up powerfully online, sell with confidence, and make your 1st 100K, even if you’re brand new?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in the right p ...
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This show is a collection of real, honest, and sometimes messy conversations between two friends. We’ll explore racism, antiracism, interracial friendship, activism, books, films, and more through our different lived experiences. We’ll offer questions and actions to help you go deeper into your exploration of race & culture, find your own inner disruptor, and be a part of the solution. Occasionally, we’ll bring you interviews with others who are experts in this work so we can learn together ...
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Whether you do full-service, camming, online content or porn, as a sex worker, your attention is in high demand. As your own boss, you get to choose who deserves your attention. If used with self-love, this power to choose becomes one of the best tools for keeping yourself safe and preserving your Badass Whore Energy. Rooted in Vanessa’s first-hand…
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AJ Slambino and GoonieDad are two social media icons who turned their love of wrestling, the 80s, and nostalgia into a comic book story for the ages. This is the conversation where AJ reveals how the power of an idea became a passion project and how you can back their Kickstarter. Click here to back the Pond Bros Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter…
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Alyson Shelton is a brilliant essayist, comic book writer, screenwriter, and podcaster. She joins me for this episode to discuss Comics Lit Vol. 1 and her essay My (Imaginary) Badass Bestie: Black Widow. Where to discover more about Alyson Shelton: Femme On Collective To Hold The Night Alyson Shelton Website Comics Lit Vol. 1 Reburn Comic To Contac…
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In this light-hearted and educational episode, Foxie offers a window into the wide world of sex clubs. Her passion for play in club settings is infectious, and as a confident pansexual woman, she brings a breadth of experiences. We cover questions like: What do you do at a sex club? How do you decide which one to choose? How do you get over nervous…
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Big Trouble in Little China, Galaxy Quest, Cowboys & Aliens, and Ghostbusters all have one thing in common...They are hybrids of two genres. Ged Hartland adds one more title to the category with his comic book Starr Slam from ASAP Imagination. What happens when a traveling wrestling team finds themselves in an intergalactic dispute? Hear all about …
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We all have moments in life that throw off our self-esteem, where it feels impossible to believe we’re loveable, smart, good, desirable, worthy. Those moments of self-doubt don’t go away, but we can breathe through them, lean into them, and find ways to get free on the other side. In this episode, Roxie talks about her experience of deciding to com…
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From truck stops and city streets to hotels and OnlyFans, sex work takes many forms. Peeling back the stigma and silence around sex work, industry veterans Pixie Mae and Hannah, dish on some of their adventures. They share light-hearted stories, describe the value of sex work as a healing profession, and offer serious insights about finding and rel…
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Talking about writing is a challenge. It is a challenge worth undertaking. It is easy to think that only certain writers, celebrated or accomplished writers have the right to talk about writing. Celebration and accomplishment usually occur at the end of a journey and lead to reflection. Discussing the process during the journey when so much is stil…
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Swinging, or what is often referred to as “the lifestyle”, is the cultural practice of having sex with multiple people even when in a committed relationship. A subset of ethical non-monogamy, swinging involves partners’ knowledge and consent, and can include sex clubs or parties, as well as hotwife, cuckold, and full-swap play. Although this cultur…
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Sexuality is a basic human need, but in the dehumanizing environment of prison and jail, it is often prohibited, penalized or logistically impossible. After incarceration, a myriad of factors, including lack of experience, trauma from incarceration, and stigma associated with having been incarcerated can make it difficult for many formerly people t…
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Becoming your authentic self, especially when your authentic desires conflict with the values in your family of origin, can be an incredibly difficult process. Today, Lupin identifies as a queer man, exploring polyamory and porn work. This wasn’t always this way and we talk with him as a beautiful moment of transition in his life, as he continues f…
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Kink or BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism and masochism) is not just leather and dark dungeons. It’s also a way of relating to sexuality and other people, an opportunity to play with power, consensual pain, energy and roles. In this episode, Hannah shares the way kinks can not only heal specific traumas and fears, but also tr…
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If you Google “sex during pregnancy”, you’ll get a lot of results about whether sex is OKAY, and the general consensus is you and your partner can go for it. Fewer articles explore the experience of having multiple partners during sex and loving it. Vanessa and Anna, two pornstars and slutty people in their personal lives, share this lived experien…
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We love you! But if you're in one of the states that has passed age-verification laws, Cliff Media, our women and queer-led porn production company, can't share our content with you anymore :( Usually, we love sharing sexy, silly videos that make viewers smile, feel loved, welcome, and seen. Unfortunately, today we have to share some tough news, an…
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If you’ve ever fantasized about being at the center of a gangbang, you’re certainly not alone! A study released by PornHub found that “gangbang” was the 7th most popular search term for women. Turns out a lot of us want to get fucked by a horny crowd. Roxie Valentine, a leader with Cliff Media, a women and queer-led porn production company, dishes …
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In this light-hearted episode, two long-term slutty queerdos - GeeGee and Vanessa - respond to listener questions about sex, kink, dating, relationships, gender identity, and desire. GeeGee and Vanessa are both involved in kink and swinger communities, star in and direct porn, and have had partners of all genders. Yet, their answers to many of the …
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Have you ever struggled to get or stay hard during sex? Loved or dated with someone whose dick stays soft? Been in a swinger situation where people with dicks in the room are embarrassed when they don’t get it up? Both cocks that sometimes stay soft depending on the situation (e.g. with a new partner or during group sex) and cocks that are chronica…
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The average age of attendance at group sex events is typically higher than the average in the general public. It takes some bravery and self-confidence to step so far outside social norms and share sexuality in front of other people. Even for older adults, group sex can be intimidating at first. David shares how he grew after his first experience w…
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“Complex personhood”, a concept from sociologist Avery Gordon, refers to the truth that we are all full of contradictions, neither victim nor perpetrator, neither fully wounded nor fully healed, always somewhere in between and both, stumbling as we search for ways to survive and thrive. Sexuality is a huge part of our complex personhood. It can be …
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Porn and full-service sex work are often described as demeaning professions, something a person would do only out of financial desperation, trauma, addiction or coercion. Pixie Mae presents a more nuanced perspective. Many sex workers have spoken out against policies meant to “rescue” them from their chosen profession. Indeed, “the right to not be …
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In mainstream media, autism is often depicted as a deterrent to successful romantic or sexual relationships. Steph presents an alternate perspective: autism is a different way of thinking and being that can be harnessed as interpersonal superpowers. For example, autistic people are often highly empathetic, have a strong moral compass and are more c…
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STI testing is the bedrock of a sustainable sex life, for everyone and especially for happily slutty adults. Most STIs today are easily identified and cured or treated. However, without easy access to testing and early detection, STIs can have devastating life consequences. Stigma, discrimination, fear, and lack of financial investment in preventiv…
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Dating in the straight world often comes with a lot of gendered assumptions about who takes initiative, in what ways, and what sexual interactions look like. Unlearning these assumptions can be tough when beginning to pursue dates or relationships with queer folks. Although Orion has had anonymous gay sex for two decades, he is just beginning to ex…
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Being silly is often dismissed as frivolous, inappropriate and childish, incompatible with adult responsibilities. But a lot of research shows that silly play can be a life-giving activity, increasing creativity, reducing anxiety, and deepening social connections. While T.Max has always enjoyed being silly in playful hobbies like snowboarding and s…
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For many people, polyamory offers a host of benefits, like sexual and emotional freedom, deep connections with multiple people, and an abundance of love. However, it’s not without challenges, like balancing time between partners and managing jealousy and expectations. The transition from monogamy to polyamory can be rocky for people new to an idea …
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When filming porn or exploring kink, like impact play, bondage, or humiliation, consent becomes more complex and nuanced than off-camera or vanilla sex. Hazel Havoc, a long-time pro-domme, pornstar and personal life kinkster, explains methods to ensure that all participants are experiencing BDSM and porn in a way that is positive and desirable. Haz…
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Please note that this episode includes discussion of rape and sexual assault. Everyone processes relationship jealousy and traumatic experiences, like sexual assault, differently. Some people find that avoiding situations that cause jealousy and avoiding situations that remind them of their past experiences of assault help them remain emotionally h…
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Society’s dominant cultural narratives suggest that most couples would prefer the security of monogamous marriage. However, the explosive popularity of hotwife and swinger porn genres makes it clear that many couples, even straight married couples, have an interest in exploring more slutty, open relationship styles. Orion Pax takes us on his journe…
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Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer was a lot harder several decades ago. Many people coped with the fear of unsafety by staying in the closet, resulting in the less often discussed experience of coming out in middle age or later in life. While there’s more acceptance and support of queer lives today that makes it a little ea…
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It’s super important to discuss regular testing and easy access to treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), but conversation about STIs usually stops there. Common medical advice usually directs you to abstain from sex for the treatment period. What they should really be saying is abstaining from genital-to-genital and genital-to-mouth…
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Self-reported studies suggest that less than 5% of men identify as either gay or bisexual. However, these studies depend on men openly communicating about their homosexual desires. Real-world experience indicates that there’s a much greater proportion of the male population interested in or actively engaged in sucking or fucking other men, despite …
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It’s a common misconception that starting porn - whether that’s performing in professional shoots or producing your own content - is a death toll for romantic relationships or future dating prospects. Like any new relationship experience, stepping into porn can require some emotional work and communication, but it can also be a great source of inti…
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Beautiful social movements have seen the growth of positive social spaces for both queer and swinger or polyamorous communities. While many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer spaces are sexually open, not all sex-positive swinger or polyamorous spaces feel safe and welcoming to queer participants. In this episode, Adrian Martin, a long-t…
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Everybody’s doing it, almost nobody’s talking about it, and when it is discussed, it’s rarely in a positive light. Yet, science confirms what common sense suggests: masturbation is beneficial for physical and emotional health, as well as sex and intimacy with others. Unfortunately, the shame and silence surrounding masturbation can turn this health…
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Impact play is a sexual kink that involves hitting someone with hands or instruments like flogs, whips, or paddles to cause consensual pain or sensation. Although this is a well-known form of BDSM, representations of this kink often leave out the complex energy exchange that takes place between participants and the mental and emotional health benef…
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You can fit in the box society gives us, conforming to expectations about how we should love, have sex, raise families, work, dress, and behave. Or, if you dare to step outside the box, and you continue accepting yourself when other people tell you to get back in the box, you might find that there’s so much more room to play, room for freedom, expl…
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Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives …
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COIFFEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE - Waiting for Legros is the spinoff of BOB: The Non-Union Psychic. Director Lance Lucero teased the story of Legros the last time he was on. For more on that click here. Now, Lance found some time between festivals to tell us what it was like bringing a figure from history to life in COIFFEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE - Waiting for Leg…
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Tune in to our special Halloween episode with Steven Broadnax III, author of the Black horror play "Bonez", as we discuss magic, men, and Black folx. Stream this incredible play at People's Light until Nov. 3rd and check out the supporting podcast The Boneyard. This amazing work is part of the Queerways Residency hosted at People's Light Theater. S…
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8 seasons, 51 raw, awkward & brave conversations later, we've arrived at our finale. This is definitely not the end of us using our voices to speak up against injustice & work for radical change, just the end of our podcast. We are so grateful for all of you being with us in this work; listening, learning and acting. Be brave & keep it up ya’ll. Li…
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“Neither you nor your family are broken, you just have habits that need to be.” Today we are joined by Dr. Lynyetta Willis; psychologist, family empowerment coach, speaker, and award-winning author, who helps frustrated families break free from Stable Misery® and unhelpful parenting and partnership patterns. We’re asking; what are the unhelpful sto…
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Book bans are increasing at a rapid pace in school districts around the United States. What’s really going on here? Today we are unpacking the motivations for book banning, which books are being banned, and what this means for our communities moving forward. We dive into the challenges of navigating content ‘appropriateness’ as a parent, and the ro…
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“Fear and trust are the core challenges of our time” - Sage It’s time we talked about trust. Today we explore why Erica & I first decided to trust each other, and how these same principles can be applied to building trust in organisations. This is such an important topic, when we don’t feel safe it’s extremely hard to move forward and create meanin…
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“You cannot heal what you have not diagnosed. You cannot repair what you do not see.” - Isabel Wilkerson Today we’re bringing it back to basics. What do we mean when we refer to “systematic racism”, and how is this different than racism on the individual level? Join us today as we unpack the realities of ‘racism by design’, and what are we really g…
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Mitch Larkins is a fiction writer and the author of ⁠Wild Worlds: Looking For Group (Wild Worlds: Book 3), ⁠⁠Crash Course: A LitRPG Novel: Wild Worlds: World 1, ⁠Grave Vengeance from NE1World, and a contributor to the anthology Perspectives from ASAP Imagination. Mitch can talk about Superman, Spider-Man, and Star Wars for as much time as you have …
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Today we are joined by the outstanding María-Victoria Albina; Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide. In this lively conversation, we dive into the nature of the oppressive systems we live in, how they require us to disconnect us from our bodies and why it is such a radical act to…
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Are you finding it hard to stay optimistic lately? Our positivity has been having a beatdown too. In this episode, Sage reaches out to Erica for support and guidance through a difficult time, and we discuss strategies for restoring a sense of hope and agency amidst times that can feel quite disempowering. Listen to hear us talk about What does it t…
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Welcome back to Race, Culture & Beyond. Get ready for a whole new season of awkward, fun and courageous conversations. Today we’re sharing what we’ve been noticing and thinking about in our break from the show, and setting the scene for some of the incredible guests we’ll have on the show this season. Listen to hear us talk about Hair and race Bein…
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Christian Prosperie was first introduced to ASAP Imagination through the anthology Perspectives. Not only did he get to share a brilliant story that benefited the dyspraxia foundation, but Christian was inspired to publish a collection of short stories in the anthology Across the Astral Frontier. Space is not a natural environment for humans and th…
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A.R. Farina is a writer, colleague, and friend who has invited me to appear on his podcast Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about comics. We've had great conversations, but during it all one of the things we never talked about is how A.R. Farina has been writing novels. Many novels. The wait is over and I had the great fortune of being one of the fir…
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