Erotic Awakening Podcast

On this weeks show, Dan & dawn talk  to Liz from Austin on the topic of becoming a kink presenter. They share there own experience, the cost and benifits of presenting, and hear some great advise from Liz as well.  Music on today’s episode is the song Snake from the album Into the Abyss by Pocket UniverseComments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.comRead our blog right here (http://www.eroticawakening.com)Visit our discussion group in Fetlife (fetlife account required)Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

In this bonus podcast, Lee finds himself in San Francisco interviewing JD on zen, bondage, philosophy for authenticity, and the intersections on kink, sex, passion, and eastern philosophy.  Even with extra Alan Watts!JD is member of the internationally renowned bondage duo Two Knotty Boys. He is the producer of over 300 knot and rope bondage instructional videos, and is the coauthor of two popular rope bondage guidebooks, “Two Knotty Boys Showing You the Ropes” (2006) and “Two Knotty Boys Back on the Ropes” (2009). Aside from his work as an educator and promoter of the rope arts, he is also a writer. His popular essay "The Way of the Zen Rope Master" was featured in the anthology, "Rope Bondage and Power" and his multiple novels can be found and purchased at, among other places, Amazon.com.   Find their videos and work free at TwoKnottyBoys.com Scene music on today’s episode is the song In Flight from the album Yami Kallima by Pocket UniverseComments? Suggestions? Questions? Contact Lee at Lee@passionandsoul

This week, Dan & dawn are interviewed on their newly released book, Living M/s: A book for Masters, slaves, and their relationships. They are joined in studio by Barak & Sheba, who take over the podcast half way through and put D&d on the spot! Our question of the day involves asks what makes a great event great. And a chance to see Lee Harrington in our back yard, Kinko de Mayo, a rope intensive, the Leather History Conference, our new toys from The Kink Shop, an article on coconut rope uses with rope that someone got from Maui Kink. PLUS a special podcast only listener offer from Adventures in Sexuality. And one of our sponsors is totally naughty. Scene music on today's episode is the song The Nymph from the album Into The Abyss by Pocket Universe Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.comRead our blog right here (http://www.eroticawakening.com)Visit our discussion group in Fetlife by clicking here (fetlife account required)Give us a call and leave us a voicem

This week, Lee Harrington is joined by educator Scott Thomson! They cover how to make safer sex both sexy and fun, as well talk about the cross country trek they took and all the great people the got to interact with - including a state trooper. Scene music on today's episode is the song Mine from the album Into The Abyss by Pocket Universe Find Lee Harrington at http://passionandsoul.com and find Scott at http://fetlife.com/users/63099 Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

This week, Dan and dawn host as they share the keynote speech by Master Obsidian from Beyond Leather 2011! Then D&d talk about if you need to be "out" to be involved in the lifestyle, how to avoid being out, and just how not at all out they are!    Plus, we talk about our first time at the event Beyond Leather; we beat dawn's tail with out new toys; we introduce some scene music; talk about Red Moon Rising; and start packing to get home!  Scene music on today's episode is Chenille from the album Yami Kallima by Pocket Universe Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

This week, Dan and dawn get so involved in the Question of the Day it becomes the show topic - a classic case of hijacking your own show! D&d explore the idea of sending your submissive off to training with someone else - be it a training place, a group or an individual. They explore the pros and cons of this for single submissives, slaves that are already in relationships, and people new to the lifestyle. This leads to an exploration of what Masters prefer (do we want to train you ourselves or do we prefer pre-training of some sort?). As well as a bunch of related discussion.  We also talk about our upcoming half day intensive, going live and broadcasting, and a furry based card game we are trying to learn!  Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

This week, we hear the keynote speech from author & well known Leatherman Jack Rinella. Dan and dawn talk about some of the mythos around the Old Guard and the importance of tradition within their own House.  Plus we talk about being on the auction block, share about bottoming (it ain't just about pain), try our new on the  road studio, and Dan tries to speak Scottish!  Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

This week, Dan and dawn talk to Rule Of 3 and discuss orgasms! Multiple orgasm, forced orgasms, orgasm control, exploded messy orgasms, and more!  Our question of the day is related to dual monogamy, which is as hard to answer as it sounds.  Plus, we talk about Australia getting an Erotic Awakening; an easy way to get to know Lee Harrington; how to get your CampOUT tickets before the price goes up; why Dan is a rigger as good as Graydancer (as long as I control the audience); the big April Fools party in Columbus (which happens on April 9th, which might fool you); and standing on the auction block when no one wants to buy you. And we do not discuss the big secret. yet.  Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

This week, Lee Harrington shares his passion around the topic of age play, which he sees as "any sort of role play that includes an age component". It might be a much broader topic that you think! And, Lee also addresses how some people within the community respond to this concept in a way unlike how they respond to any other kink.  Also, Lee talks about taking one heck of a road trip - and how you can be a part of it!  Plus, the secret of the Stinky Cheese Man… Next month: Lee brings on guest speaker Scott Thompson, and they'll chat about making safer sex fun, as well as talk about sex, STI's, and all kinds of kinky sex goodness.  Want to ask Lee a question to be covered on next months show, or anything else? Just write him at lee@passionandsoul.com with the topic of Ask Lee And find all things Lee at the all new http://passionandsoul.com/ Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetl

On this weeks show, we run in a special format and bring you three interviews!  Up first, we interview Andy & Sue on a roadmap to get to know yourself!  Then, Kashmira reviews the book Three is a Crowd, rarr!  Next up is Ed from Coherent Light (colight.com), a site for those who fine smoking erotic!  And we wrap it up with keeping you safe - via an interview with Kryosva on internet security!  Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054   

n this weeks show, we speak with Dark Angel about his new book "Forbidden Fruit", a couples guide to exploring something beyond vanilla.  Our Question of the Day comes from a shy person on the Novices and Newbies forum, where she asks "How do you deal with not seeing your Master when you are used to a 24/7 connection?" Plus, Cheers! And dawn gets all topy, Kashmira reviews a multifaceted book called 'Koba Was My Master' by R M Schultz, and we find out dawn's other fetish (which actually involves Dan instead of squids or Zoidberg!) Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054   

On this weeks show, we present multiple title winners Daddy Wendell (Seattle Leather Daddy '03, WA LeatherSir '06, NW LeatherSir '06) and Hobbit (WA State Ms Leather '96, International Ms Leather '08) on how to be a title holder.  Plus Dan and dawn talk about there trip to South Plains Leather Fest as they competed in the 2011 International Master slave contest!  And the show ends with a blog style meandering musings from Dan and dawn on there journey regarding title runs, there personal experience with this one, and if, after not winning, we would do it again.... Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054  

  This week, Lee Harrington talks about all things non-monogamy. Starting with exploring a break down of open relationships, polyamory, emotional monogamy, and all kinds of other combinations, Lee also shares examples from his experience though his non-monogamous life. Plus jealousy, valuing the variety of relationships, security, and how to ask for a really yummy date. Then Dan & dawn share a cup of tea with Lucar and PolyAnna as they tell us about there new polyamory themed website lookingthrough.us, "an album of experiences with non-monogamy, polyamory, and modern love"   You can find all the links to everything talked about in the show notes at www.eroticawakening.com and at passionandsoul.com Got a comment for Lee or a question you'd like Lee to answer on Age Play? Write him at Lee@passionandsoul.com with the subject line "Ask Lee" General podcast comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook p

This week, we present the keynote speech by Laura Antoniou at the Winter Wickedness event in central Ohio.  We also talk about red flags in meeting new Dom or Masters, tell you about a free Master/slave online webinar, share about an April Fools party, listen to an audio Valentines greeting, give Sunshine a t-shirt and thegilrMJ some leather protocol, and tie dawn up with goat hair!  You can find all the links to everything we talked about in the show notes at www.eroticawakening.com  Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

This week, we have a quick chat with Laura Antoniou on the beginnings of the Marketplace series and we chat with Ava Durga about Creative Sexuality. And our question of the day asks if Masters need to hide our vulnerable squishy side.  We also share a great song about my Boyfriends Girlfriend, afterglow from Winter Wickedness, tie up a yak, wonder if the other contestants for the International Master/slave contest listen to the show, annouce the winner of the audio library selection, fail to give away a t-shirt, remind you to get to Beat Me In St Louis, and congratulate the Bluegrass Leather Pride winners!  Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

Dan and dawn interview the amazing Nayland on ways to design a fantastic play scene (with or without tentacles).  We also celebrate our 100th show with a couple of contest, talk about yak rope, and our question of the day is would you trust a not so experienced top?  You can find all the links to everything we talked about in the show notes at www.eroticawakening.com  Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

This week, Dan and dawn discuss moving into a full time total power exchange relationship, either from a vanilla relationship or a part time play relationship. Our question of the day is about going to a fetish club for the first time and what to expect - will there be sex? Can I wear my flip flops? Can I just watch? We also share about squid butt plugs, the near miss with Dark Angel, Dan's new "temp" slave, what to expect out of show 100, who should go to Beat Me In St. Louis, and have you made love to a zombie?  You can find all the links to everything we talked about in the show notes at www.eroticawakening.com  Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054

This week, Lee Harrington introduces our new host - Lee Harrington! Lee also introduces the opportunity to ask a world renown erotic educator and gender explorer your questions. And Lee explores if we all have our own stories to tell. And how to tell it.    Find out more about Lee Harrington at www.passionandsoul.com Read the EA blog at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join the EA Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit the EA discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054 Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com      

This show is full of stuff! We tell you about our journey into alternative sexuality - well, in this case, into becoming sluts. We also tell you about really interesting and different events like the Bottoms Buffet, thee events the same weekend, and a naught book review by our new staff member. Plus, you can be a presenter! And Dan needs slaves!  Read our blog right at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join our Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit our discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054 Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com

On this episode, we chat with Daddy W on cigar fetishes!  Our own slave jem (property of Master Dan as well as our podcast logo designer) comes up with a question of the day around what can and can not be "commanded" of a slave.  Plus, dawns broken wing, events local, event far away, and a listener schools us on therianthropy!  Read our blog right at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join our Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit our discussion group in Fetlife by searching for Erotic Awakening Give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 206-309-0054 Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com