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American Poly: The Podcast
by americanpoly
Join your hosts Julie and Matt for intimate conversations highlighting ethically non-monogamous lifestyles including swinging, polyamory, and open relationships.
Episodes
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Season 2 Episode 20 - Everything But The Kitchen Sink
HELLO! Ohmigosh it's sooo good to be back! After an unplanned break in shows, Julie and Matt are back in action with an episode to catch you up on what's happening in their lives, some fun lifestyle experiences (and some not so fun) over the past few months and exciting events coming up! Also...
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New Friends, New Encounters and 33 Days of Sex!
Hello everyone and happy holidays! After a 5 week unplanned break, Matt and Julie are finally back in action with a fabulous new episode for you to enjoy! Listen in to the latest and greatest podcast when they interview new play friends, talk about first experiences and do's/do not's in the...
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Season 2 Episode 16: State of the Union - The Relationship 411
Hello AP Fans! Finally, a new episode is up and ready for your listening pleasure...and this one is a great talk for all of you who have been in the lifestyle a little while, and would like to take stock of how your relationship is going in regards to where you started and where you are now on…
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Season 2 Episode 15: Lover‘s Leap - The Start of Individual Dating
Hey AP Fans! Get ready for a great episode featuring the lovely Ashley and Sam as your hosts Julie and Matt interview them on their foray into individual ENM dating. Hear their story on how they got started, the pitfalls and triumphs, and get great advice on how to overcome jealousy and balance...
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Season 2 Episode 14: Newbie Questions
Hey everyone! Happy fall! This episode is geared toward the newbies out there, as Matt and Julie recently attended a swingers event and met two new couples who had lots of questions. From boundary talk to catching feelings to STD's, the conversation was varied and pretty in depth with both…
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Season 2 Episode 13: Hotel Takeover Party!
Ever wonder what it's like to attend a lifestyle hotel takeover party? Join Julie and Matt as they discuss their recent trip revisiting old friends and making new ones along the way! This segment included live audio from the hotel room in between events as your hosts talk about the fun they are...
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Season 2 Episode 12: Confessions of a Unicorn
Ever wonder how single women in the lifestyle think? Or about the fun they have? Or how you can approach them or seek a threesome? Then this episode is for you! Matt interviews the lovely Gemma and Julie on their experiences in the ENM lifestyle as Unicorns. Give a listen to hear their stories…
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Season 2 Episode 11: The One Penis Policy Debacle
Hey AP fans! Here's the latest and greatest from Julie and Matt, an open, perhaps slightly biased podcast covering the one penis policy and how they feel about it, and when they have encountered this boundary in the lifestyle; plus thoughts on how to talk about OPP if your partner is asking for...
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Season 2 Episode 10: Check Your Judgement At The Door
Hey AP fans! Here's the next episode in the life and minds of Julie and Matt. This podcast is all about stigmas, have you ever felt judged in your ENM journey? From our bodies to our boundaries, Julie and Matt talk about the times they've felt people were critical of them, and the times they were…
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Season 2 Episode 9 - The Dual E in ENM - Showing Empathy
Hey everyone! Welcome to the newest episode of American Poly! This one is kind of a serious topic that we all can relate with; showing empathy in our relationships. Have you ever had a situation where your partner was upset about something and you struggled to understand? Julie and Matt talk…
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Season 2 Episode 8: Do You Suit Up? Pro Condom or No?
Welcome everyone! Season 2 episode 8 cover a pretty controversial, hot topic in the lifestyle...do you suit up? Are condoms a must? Matt and Julie tackle the topic with their own personal opinions and practices, plus discuss comments from friends who are in STD advocacy and public health. They…
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Season 2 Episode 7: Breaking The Ice
Welcome to summer to all our listeners! This episode is a great one for new beginnings, as Julie and Matt talk about how to start a discussion with your partner about opening your relationship to the lifestyle; be it swinging, or poly, or ENM. There are so many things to think about first, and…
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Season 2 Episode 6: What Women Want - Lifestyle Version
Calling all guys (and gals!) who struggle to understand what women are looking for in ENM relationships and swinging situations....we have the podcast for you! Join hosts Julie and Matt as they ask a panel of lovely ladies: what do you look for in a partner, what turns you on or off, what are…
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Season 2 Episode 5: To Voyeur Or Not, That Is The Question?
Happy Spring everyone, and welcome to S2E5, this podcast covers a few different types of voyeurism in the lifestyle along with Matt and Julie's own experiences and thoughts about the fetish. From cuckold to full swap, there is a range of situations and experiences that fit into this particular...
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Season 2 Episode 4: Go For The Green! Relationship Flags
Ever heard someone say that something was a red flag in a relationship? Or maybe a yellow? This episode talks about common red and yellow flags that Julie and Matt encounter in open ENM or swinging relationships, and also the green ones that they look for that make for the best partners and play....
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Season 2 Episode 3: Quad+ Communication and Dynamics
Join your hosts Matt and Julie for a great discussion about how their quad dynamic with Sam and Ashley communicates to each other and how they have adapted to now add John and Caroline! This is a great episode about how they maintain the health of their quad+ relationships while managing time...
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S2E2 - Let's Get It On! Part 3 - The Best Lifestyle Play!
In the final episode of the three part series Julie and Matt posted a question to their Reddit followers...what makes for great play in the lifestyle? Is it group sex? Connections? Cohesiveness? Listen in and hear their opinions, and a few of the responses they got back! Wish you'd been able to...
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S2E2 - Let's Get It On! Part 2: When You Cockblock Yourself!
This episode could have been titled "lifestyle bloopers"! Julie and Matt share stories of missed opportunities and misread signals; which end with them not getting to play! Don't worry though, there are also a few good memories of when everything went right and the night was fireworks...:) Also,...
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S2E2 - Let's Get It On! Part 1 of 3: Sensuality & Play Tips
Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2! This is the first ever three part series that Matt and Julie have put together; part one is all about sensuality and play tips for newbies. They share their "go bag" contents (everyone needs one!), tips for first time play to set the mood, and to bring a little...
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Season 2 E1: Every Square Inch of Julie and Matt
Hey Everyone! Season two opens with a more personal twist! All through season one you hear Julie and Matt talk about different topics within the ENM lifestyle from jealousy to how to say no thanks to a situation; now you get to learn more about who they are! They share their backstories, how they...
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Anything goes? I don't think so!
The last episode of season one ends with an open discussion about boundaries. Julie and Matt discuss some of their own no-go’s and why they have them, plus situations and problems they have experienced in the lifestyle when boundaries do not sync up. Also, what can happen when a line gets…
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Love: A Valentines Day Short Episode
Happy Valentines Day everyone! This episode will have you all aflutter and hopefully will give you some insight for thinking about how you give and receive love. Julie and Matt discuss how they show affection and love to each other and how understanding what your partners need emotionally can…
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Guilty Pleasures
The title might fool you a little, but this discussion is all about guilt in the lifestyle. From religious views to feeling guilty for having too good a time with a new partner to shame over asking for what you want, Julie and Matt discuss the spectrum of uncomfortable feelings in the lifestyle....
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Confidence: Walking Tall to Feeling Small!
Matt and Julie discuss the utter euphoria they feel when they meet a couple and everyone is so into each other and their confidence soars! Then the confusion and insecurity they feel when a couple ghosts or steps back. We all have moments when our confidence gets shaken and we doubt ourselves a...
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Our First Interview!
We did it, finally, after a little creative persuasion (you know what we mean!), we got our close friends Sam and Ashley to sit down with us and talk about their experiences in the lifestyle. We discuss getting started, bluefishing, the good, the bad, and even getting outed! Join us for some...
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Six Hands, Three Tongues, And Amazing Sex: All About Threesomes!
Who doesn’t love a good threesome? If you said me…well, first you might be crazy, and second, Julie and Matt have some advice that might change your mind! Join them in this podcast as they discuss their own search for a unicorn and a bluefish. Learn the fascination, the places they look, and the...
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Random Reddit Night
One of the fun pastimes Matt and Julie love to do together is scroll through Reddit and read the questions people in the swinging and poly lifestyles ask. We discuss them with each other, and sometimes comment back! We indulged ourselves with a podcast all about our little hobby, and hope that…
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Going Stag: Lifestyle Events Without Your Partner
Join us for an interesting conversation about what happened when Matt could not attend a lifestyle event but encouraged Julie to go without him. Listen along as we reflect back on that weekend, and talk about the issues that cropped up; how we each felt about “going stag” and the advice we both...
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The Things We Thought We Knew: Swinging Misconceptions
This episode will have you laughing, and probably saying, (Oh!!), that happened to us too! It is interesting the ideas we get in our head about how we think the lifestyle should be, and the surprises we get when it is nothing like we expected. Julie and Matt have a few doozies to share along with...
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The E in ENM and The Importance of Being Honest
This is a potent episode that everyone should listen to…because honesty is one of the core values of ethical non-monogamy! Join Julie and Matt as they dive into this topic, and share personal experiences with lying, cheating, and why honesty is so important in their relationship. Even though…
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Losing Our Swinging Virginity: Our First Encounter!
Here it is, the story of our first swing! We reminisce about the nerves and excitement we had that day with a fun, sexy new couple. This conversation took on a life of its own as we explore swinger etiquette for newbies, plus some of our do’s and don’ts. Join the camaraderie as Matt teases Julie...
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Thanks but....no thanks?!
Episode eight covers the awkwardness that we all feel when we just don’t have the right chemistry with a couple…and dealing with the rejected feelings we get when someone doesn’t like us. (Shocker, I know, because we are so AWESOME!). Swinging and poly relationship can sometimes be a revolving…
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Jealousy: The Green-Eyed Monster
Episode seven is all about the dreaded jealousy topic. Does it have a place in a healthy ENM relationship? We all feel twinges of jealousy from time to time; Matt and Julie talk about their issues with the feeling, and the ways they help each other cope and diffuse the insecurity that goes along...
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They’re Going To See Me Naked!
Episode six is a more serious talk about something that Matt and Julie feel like so many of us struggle with; and that is body image. We touch on our own worries, and thoughts about our bodies, plus how we feel about past connections we had. Body sensitivity and acceptance are so important to…
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Our First Private Swinging Event!
Whew, get a drink and settle in for this one! Matt and Julie reminisce about their first ever hotel takeover swinging event, and the crazy escapades that happen! This was such an eye-opening event for both of us, who are typically more relationship driven. The idea of being spontaneous and...
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Seeking New Friends Using The Power Of The Internet!
Episode four is all about our most favorite websites we use to find new couples and friends online. There are so many options out there for finding like minded people, and we thought we would share how we approach the “hunt” and the interesting topics that pop up. Tips on how to use the websites,...
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Communication, Communication, Communication
Episode three is a biggie! For Julie and Matt, communication is critically important in the ENM lifestyle. Matt begins the podcast by asking Julie if it’s possible to over communicate? Her answer is a resounding NO! Matt points out how difficult it can be to share the things with each other that...
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Insecurity In Swinging: The Emotional Vulnerability
Episode two starts with Julie explaining how she can sometimes feel insecure with Matt when they swing with current and new partners. Matt often worries that someone new will cross Julie’s personal boundaries, and she worries that a new partner will not respect her relationship with Matt. Other...
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An Introvert Walks Into A Meet And Greet
Welcome to our first ever podcast! Since it is our first attempt, we thought it would only be fitting to talk about Matt’s first experience with a public swinging meet and greet. Being an introverted person, he struggles in a group to make conversation and connections. How many of our listeners...
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Join your hosts Julie and Matt for intimate conversations highlighting ethically non-monogamous lifestyles including swinging, polyamory, and open relationships.
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American Poly: The Podcast is created and hosted by americanpoly.
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