On this episode, Lee Harrington returns from Rope Camp and share about Jute rope (and really understanding different ropes); on what do we need, and do we really need it; about being authentic; and about our tribe. And much more. Got a question or comment for Lee? You can "Ask Lee" at Lee@passionandsoul.com And you can find all things Lee Harrington at passionandsoul.com Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Contact the EA Podcast at dananddawn@eroticawakening.comRead the EA blog right here (http://...
Aug 15, 2011•49 min
EA133 - Ms reality and Erotic poetry 2 Two shows in one! First, Dan and dawn talk about expectations vs the reality of a Master slave relationships. What can you expect in a real time relationship? How will it differ from your expectations? Can you live a fantasy (yes you can)? Then, they are joined by the author and performance artist Kristie LeVangie who shared some of her erotic poetry with us. *Rarr*! Plus, get ready to be interviewed, pack the bags again, and share some names from the first...
Aug 12, 2011•47 min
Dan and dawn share an interview with our good friend Lyn, who is one of the teachers of the Path of the Qadishti sacred sexuality program. We share about what is sacred sex to us and why it is part of our life. Plus, lots more! Is it better to be judged or to judge at a Leather contest? And a different kind of contest - time to win yourself a variety of stuff by just coming up with a name for a certain purple friend (no, we are not using Barney). Congrats to the winners of the OVLA contest! Care...
Aug 06, 2011•1 hr 2 min
On this episode, Barak & Sheba answer the questions "Does poly kill relationships?", What is edge play (and can I have some)?", Do I need to worry about being outed in public?, and more! Plus, bike rides, munches, and although COPE is sold out, is there a wait list?
Aug 01, 2011•39 min
EA130 - Tentacle Review Did the purple tentacle take over the show? Dan and dawn do a review of the Bad Dragon tentacle dild0...and that took all their energy. Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read 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...
Jul 29, 2011•19 min
Dan and dawn return from a series of road trips and have lots to say. From Dan's first experience bottoming, to a question about mentoring, to a HUGE MONSTER DILD0 from Bad Dragon, to the most intense scene we've ever seen. We've traveled to Canada to present at TEASE and then down to West Virginia to present at TransCampOUT and back home...for a few weeks. Music on today’s episode is from the song Whim from the album Primal by Pocket Universe Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at danand...
Jul 22, 2011•48 min
Lee Harrington is joined this week by Mollena Williams and Dan & dawn as he leads a discussion on consent. They range in topic from how to say no, how to say yes, negotiation, the Consent Project, safe words and linguistics. Lee and Mollena also share some very personal examples where consent was not respected. Plus, bathhouses, sneaky penis and a bucket of worms. Got a question or comment for Lee? You can "Ask Lee" at Lee@passionandsoul.com And you can find all things Lee Harrington at pass...
Jul 18, 2011•58 min
Thank you Big Fatty from http://bigfattyonline.com/ for the birtday wishes! And thank you to dawn for setting this up, I laughed and laughed. Love you, Dan
Jul 13, 2011•2 min
Dan and dawn share their thoughts, experience, and examples with Sex Magick! Then they sit with the expert on the field, Donald Michael Kraig, author of Modern Sex Magick. We talk about sex for the sake of magick, and sex magick for the sake of just being a better lover. We also answer a question of the day where we are asked "Does not enjoying pain make you a bad slave?". And we prepare to find out if we can make it through customs on our visit to Canada for the event Tease! Music on today’s ep...
Jul 08, 2011•45 min
This week, Barak & Sheba answer questions on how to get some dirty talk into your life; what exactly is a munch; how do I explain (and keep or get rid of) these marks; how important is eye contact? Plus, they share about a wild weekend of woo and energetic dry humping. And did you get your tickets for Winter Wickedness? No? Then you better listen to see how you can get the last tickets! Want to ask Barak & Sheba a question for the show? Write them at Baraknsheba@aol.com. Visit the EA blo...
Jul 04, 2011•31 min
Crazy episode today, will all kinds of stuff all over the place! First, in studio guest Master Eric and his slave amber the rope slut, plus Mistress Sheri, helps us with the Question of the Day, which is 'what do you do when a bottom says "stop being so polite and tie me tighter"? When being a teddybear has worked great in the vanilla world, what if it isn't translating well to the BDSM realm?' Then! Chris from Pennsylvania comes on to give us an honest review of Furoticon - an adults-only furry...
Jun 27, 2011•48 min
On this weeks show, Lee Harrington shares about rope! Rope authenticity, rope bliss...and not letting the idiots and one true way folks get you down. Plus, stacks of funny and personal learning stories from the bondage journey of the author of "Shibari You Can Use". Music on today’s episode is from the album Torrent by Pocket Universe Got a question or comment for Lee? You can "Ask Lee" at Lee@passionandsoul.com And you can find all things Lee Harrington at passionandsoul.com Comments? Suggestio...
Jun 20, 2011•44 min
We are on the road this week, and record outside from the last day of the Babalon Rising festival! Our topic today is Dan & dawn's view on slave training, which is an extension of the Question of the Day which is 'how do I untrain myself?'. Plus, a new website, an "opportunity" to visit Dan and dawn, views on nudity (or boobies on parade), fantastic wood carving, can kinky people last 30 years together, And after we watched a whole pig roast, where does the bacon come from? Music on today’s ...
Jun 13, 2011•42 min
Welcome to the first episode of BS'ing with Barak & Sheba, talking about kink and taking your questions on the Erotic Awakening Podcast! They share questions and answers on: How are monogamous couples that play with others accepted in the community? Can you help me understand the difference between top, dom, dominant, dominator? As a new sub, should I find an experienced Dom or a new one? Where can I meet new people in the scene? And more! You can find out more about Barak & Sheba at htt...
Jun 07, 2011•28 min
Different sort of episode this week. We do an audio review of a rug beater (I snuck in a recorder while using it on dawn and play just under 2 minutes of our scene). Plus our listener feedback leads us into a quick discussion of what is Right and what is Wrong. And we wonder - is dawn being flirted with when people send her pictures of squid? Music on today’s episode is the song Urge from the album Primal by Pocket Universe Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening...
May 31, 2011•24 min
On this show, dawn interviews Michelle Belanger. Michelle is the author of dozens of books as well as can be found in many television shows, music, and more. She talks to dawn about Sado-Shamanism! Plus, Dan & dawn have a long discussion about there own religion - about being a Pagan Clergy and slave for dawn; a Buddhist Master for Dan. Are their conflicts in sex and religion? And - Azerbaijan checks in, Australia gets cheeky, and a campout is coming! Music on today’s episode is the song Dre...
May 24, 2011•1 hr 25 min
What a great time we had this show! Dan & dawn start off with the intent of bringing you an interview with Shokolada on the pleasures of messy food play, but before we can get we have a great Question of the Day about self pleasuring as part of sex magic. And then Barak & Sheba stop by and deliver an amazing Erotic Awakening spanking bench (you have to go to the website to see the pictures, it is incredible!) and they tell us what they have in mind for BS'ing with Barak and Sheba. We tal...
May 20, 2011•50 min
This week, Lee is joined by Aiden Fyre to discuss their path toward the sacred path to Mastery and Slavery, sharing their journey together and how they got there. They share about their own recent commitment & ownership ceremony, their paths in faith, definitions for M/s, D/s, and Topping & Bottoming, and far more.You can find out more about Aiden at AidenFyre.com. Music on today’s episode is the song Joie De Vivre from the album Yami Kallima by Pocket Universe Got a question or comment ...
May 16, 2011•57 min
On this weeks show, Dan & dawn talk about a style of play called Sensual Humiliation. They discuss everything from getting started to slut play related aftercare. And some of their slutty little stories. Our question of the day we ask - are all subs shy and all Doms outgoing?We also define slut, go to the grocery store, announce the Next Big Thing for the podcast, and Dan comes up with the worse segues ever. Music on today’s episode is the song Notherwhere from the album Primal by Pocket Uni...
May 13, 2011•39 min
On this episode, Dan & dawn talk to Rickskitten about the difference between the fantasy of M/s relationships and the reality. And that even though it isn't a fantasy life, how close does it get? Plus, our first book signing, and is that a monkey?Music on today’s episode is by Pocket Universe Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read our blog right here (http://www.eroticawakening.com) Visit our discussion group in Fetlife (fetlife account required) Gi...
May 06, 2011•39 min
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 Universe Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Write us at dananddawn@eroticawakening.com Read our blog right here (http://www.eroticawakening.com)Visit our discussion group in Fetlife (fetlife account re...
May 02, 2011•1 hr 4 min
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...
Apr 28, 2011•45 min
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 coc...
Apr 26, 2011•1 hr 17 min
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 E...
Apr 19, 2011•1 hr 1 min
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...
Apr 11, 2011•56 min
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...
Apr 07, 2011•44 min
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) V...
Apr 04, 2011•44 min
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 p...
Mar 29, 2011•51 min
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 spe...
Mar 21, 2011•48 min
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://...
Mar 16, 2011•57 min
