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Graydancer's Ropecast

The longest-running kinky sex podcaster on the web! Graydancer started in 2005 with "the Ropecast" focusing on shibari, kinbaku, and fetish performance and art. Now he's expanding to "Kink, Sex, and Culture": consent issues, gender dynamics, power exchange, and all the myriad wonder of human sexuality. Alternative Relationships, Sexuality, Fetish, Performance, Rope bondage, Kink, BDSM, and more! There will be a steady stream of guest appearances by popular sexual performers, activists, and educators from around the globe. With a friendly, conversational style and the occasional bad pun Graydancer's Podcast is a great way to engage in talking about adult sex education and the political and social climate surrounding consenting adults doing what they like to do.
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Episodes

Interview with Dr. Aerabelle

What do you get when you cross a Doctor of Infectious Disease Research with a kinkster? You get (Dr.) Aerabelle, who talks in this podcast about the realities of risk perception and how it applies to sexuality and BDSM. We also talk boots, teaching, and get a preview of his upcoming classes at ROPECRAFT! Full show notes available on the Wednesday after release at Graydancer's http://patreon.com/graydancer blog . This show was brought to you by: * http://twistedmonk.com * http://JapaneseBound.com...

May 01, 20171 hr 16 min

Interview with Patrick Califia

Gray talks leather history, style, kink, education, and hot power exchange with Patrick Califia. Patrick is an icon of the gay leather community and pioneer in helping make it possible for BDSM to be enjoyed by all. His books and essays have inspired millions to follow their own leather path, and his wisdom and experience make this an invaluable podcast to listen to. Full show notes available on the Wednesday after release at Graydancer's http://patreon.com/graydancer blog . This show was brough...

Apr 24, 20171 hr 25 min

Protocols for Power Exchange

An exploration into what makes protocols work in power exchange relationships, and how to make them better, stronger, and sexier. Full show notes available at Graydancer's http://patreon.com/graydancer blog . This show was brought to you by: * http://twistedmonk.com * http://JapaneseBound.com Please visit their sites and thank them for supporting this podcast!

Apr 17, 201746 min

Interview with Honey Bare

Fresh from the Pittsburgh GRUE, Gray talks with Honey Bare about her experiences in rope, in power exchange, and in interesting gender issues. This podcast is brought to you by the sponsorship of three great groups: JapaneseBound.com , with original Japanese bondage videos for entertainment and instruction TwistedMonk.com , creator of amazing hand-dyed hemp rope and other bondage gear for your sexy times, Patreon.com/graydancer , where people like you simply give to the podcast to help keep us g...

Apr 11, 20171 hr 11 min

Voices from the Eastern GRUE Tour

Monkey , Pepper Potts, CamDamage , Lochai , and MocoJute all in one podcast! Gray plays segments recorded during the Chicago and South Carolina GRUEs, along with special interviews from Moco Jute Laboratories! This episode is brought to you by TwistedMonk.com and JapaneseBound.com , the first for the rope you want to tie with and the second for the videos to show you how to tie (or just to enjoy the sexy!). Please visit their sites and let them know you appreciate it....

Apr 05, 201757 min

Interview with Parker Ropeboi

Parker Ropeboi has been teaching kink for over a decade, and follows up our crypto-kink podcast with a conversation about how other toys like stun guns or batons might be illegal. She also discusses her passion for self-suspension and the classes she's looking forward to producing for ROPECRAFT . This podcast is made possible by TwistedMonk.com and JapaneseBound.com. You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. Thank the patrons who made this podca...

Mar 02, 20171 hr 25 min

Info Security for Kinksters, Part 2

hat tip to @RiggerJay for the subtitle Johnny Tornado is an Information Security specialist by day, and he shares his views on the current risks involved in being a kinkster with a computer and a cel phone. This podcast is made possible by TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. This is part 2 of the edited version of part one of this podcast. You can find part one and more resources at http://graydancer.com/infosec1 , or the...

Feb 11, 201757 min

Info Security for Kinksters, Part 1

Johnny Tornado is an Information Security specialist by day, and he shares his views on the current risks involved in being a kinkster with a computer and a cel phone. This podcast is made possible by TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. This is the edited version of part one of this podcast. You can find the full version at https://www.patreon.com/posts/8055083 . While you're there, thank the patrons who made this podcast...

Feb 09, 201756 min

Top 3 Cunnilingus Tips!

Gray shares his top three favorite tricks for cunnilingus. But first he shares some highlights from the recent LA GRUE and information about Consent Incident Response Training! This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcri...

Jan 15, 201723 min

Kink and Depression with Naiia

Guest presenter Naiia Bound gives an overview of her popular class on how Kink and Depression intersect. She talks about strategies for coping and even growing stronger in your kink even when dealing with various kinds of depression. This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/graydancer - w...

Dec 30, 201635 min

The Art of Receiving BJs Gracefully

It all started at an L.A. GRUE in 2011, when Gray gave a class on fellatio. Not on how to give it, but rather on how to be a better recipient of it! Here are some of the highlights from that class, along with some added commentary. This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're...

Dec 12, 201626 min

Behind-the-Scenes at ROPECRAFT; E-defense; Consent in Other Spaces

It's been a while, but there were little things like a big rope event and the fall of Western Civilization happening. Gray tells a little bit of the behind-the-scenes experience of equipment at ROPECRAFT. Then he addresses the first bit of an ongoing practice of talking about being safer as an alt-sex enthusiast in a potentially dangerous society. Finally he talks about the interesting ways other subcultures view the consent practices in Kink. This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and T...

Nov 16, 201643 min

Calgary Leather from FAPCON3

Gray has an all-too-brief conversation with leathermen Maestro Stefanos and Daddy Scott while attending FAPCON in Calgary. Then he talks about what makes leather protocols work for him and his serva Naiia, and how you can use these same tools to improve YOUR relationship. This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a p...

Oct 14, 20161 hr 1 min

Goodbye, Ropecast! Hello...Graydancer?

Gray talks about how having a cape (or some other form of The Reveal) can both spice up your scenes and even enrich your relationships. He also talks about the upcoming "Ropewalker's Roundtable", hosted by Diamond Blue, which was just added to the Ropecraft class list. He also shocks the world by announcing the End of the Ropecast! This podcast will be called "Graydancer's Ropecast" from now on, as we continue to cover subjects beyond (but not excluding!) rope bondage. This podcast is made possi...

Oct 01, 20161 hr 1 min

An Ask-Me-Anything Episode

Several listeners on Twitter asked questions, and Gray does his best to answer! He talks about BDSM teaching, online resources, burnout, his favorite non-kink influences, and what he likes to "nerd out" about in regards to Sex Ed! This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we'...

Sep 20, 201650 min

3 Suggestions, 5 Truths, and Infinity

Graydancer starts the podcast with some lessons learned at Summer Camp working on the Incident Response Team. He then goes BACK IN TIME to Ropelab where Murphy Blue shares his Five Uncomfortable Truths for Riggers. Then it's off to Summer Camp on the porch of Oink where Darren Infinity talks about how countering toxic & fragile masculinity can make your rope sexier and fun-ner (that's Canadianese for "more fun"). This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should le...

Sep 07, 20161 hr 1 min

Interview with Catalina from THE

Turtle Hill Events is the organization that created Rope Camp and is now moving into a debut kink-and-woo event called "The Crossroads" http://turtlehillevents.org/crossroads/ . Gray talks with owner Catalina about why this event was created, what to expect, and more about events in general in the kink and rope scene. You can get a $75 discount on your registration using code "ropecast"! This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate the...

Aug 30, 20161 hr 6 min

Interview with Lee Allure

Fresh from the Boston GRUE, Gray and Lee Allure talk about how hypnosis and rope have great possibilities when used responsibly. This was recorded in Lee's backyard, so apologies for the ambient noise - call it "location enrichment"! They also talk a little about the upcoming Crossroads event at Ramblewood which will bring lots of woo and kink together in the same place. This podcast was sponsored by Karmarope.com and TwistedMonk.com, so you should visit their sites and let them know you appreci...

Aug 22, 20160

Hanging Out with Sanger & GrandMaster David

Fresh from the San Diego GRUE, Gray talks with his friend and play partner Sanger about how the way a community responds to injury can help recovery. They are joined by Grand Master David (producer of the ROPECRAFT event ) and the three riff on experiences and attitudes in the kink scene in general. IMAGE: Ojipan tying Sanger This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also ...

Aug 14, 201643 min

Livecast from Sinergy III

Gray does a rare "livecast" from Sinergy III with the help of Sir Travis & Niki Cupcake, the hosts of SinergyMI.com . They are joined by Iron Temple Dog for some deep talk about leather, rope, events, toxic masculinity, and hot photography . This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ro...

Aug 02, 20161 hr 4 min

Interview with SuiSauce

At the Toronto GRUE Gray met SuiSauce, and she agreed to come on the show to talk about one of the ways Meet & Greets might NOT be so welcoming - and how YOU can help fix that. They also talk alot about their shared interest in Leather, Rope, Consent, and POC experiences in the scene! This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com. You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron a...

Jul 25, 20161 hr 27 min

GRUE Thoughts + Ben Hart talks NARIX

Gray gets a little philosophical in this podcast, talking about the classes and people that inspired him at the Toronto GRUE, both in brain and in rope. He also has an in-depth interview with Ben Hart, board member from NARIX. Applications are due a...

Jul 19, 201636 min

Words Have Meaning! + Twisted Monk

"Rigger". "Community". "Shibari Ring". Graydancer talks about words and meaning, then has his friend Monk as a guest. It's the 10 year anniversary of the Day the Abbey Burned, and he tells the tale. He also talks about other aspects of rope life, inclu...

Jul 13, 201658 min

Care of Rope

Gray brings some sad news to the Ropecast as we lost a member of our community. MoonlightShadow also gave follow-up information about how to care for rope, which has led Naiia to add "ropewalker" to the service roles she does for Gray. This podcast ...

Jul 01, 201631 min

Karma Rope's MattP Goes Deep:

The long-awaited interview with MattP, whose background in materials science gives him a perspective on rope that you might not have heard before. Among other things: There's a better way to coil your rope!

Jun 15, 20161 hr 17 min

Interview with MoonlightShadow, Part 2

Shadow (MoonlightShadow on Fet) and Gray met first at the Berlin GRUE, where she did a simple and short session that completely altered his understanding of basic concepts of intimacy. In part 2 of this interview she continues to talk about her relatio...

Jun 08, 20161 hr 5 min

Interview with MoonlightShadow, Part 1

Shadow (MoonlightShadow on Fet) and Gray met first at the Berlin GRUE, where she did a simple and short session that completely altered his understanding of basic concepts of intimacy. In this podcast she talks about her relationship with rope, both on...

May 31, 201653 min

Interview with Hedwig, Part 2

In Part 2, Hedwig talks more about the need for diverse representation in the rope community and the way it created "Hitchin' Bitches." Then the Consent talk starts, with a challenge for Gray to "have a larger narrative." Gray has sketchnoted this ...

May 23, 20161 hr 2 min
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