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The Subspace Exploration Project

by Nativerse Studios

Come with us as we take a deep dive into Kink, Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sex Education, Deconstructing the Gender Binary, Queer Culture, all while building Community. We will talk with & learn from Educators, Authors, Pornographers, Mental Health Professionals, and people just like you and I - from beginners to the experienced - about how to explore & navigate kinks, love & heartbreak, mental health, and finding moments of joy amidst the chaos. Podcast Website: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. To Joyfully Exist & Resist w/ Race Bannon

    In this Bonus episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Calpi and Todd had an important talk with Author, Educator & Activist Race Bannon. We all discussed Race’s most recent book, his history of activism, politics & direct action, fascism and what that means for the kink, queer, trans and...

  2. Group Play 2 & Repair w/ Clay, Calpi, Razzum, & Todd

    In the Season 1 Finale of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay, Calpi, Razzum Frazzum, and Todd go deep on Group Play and the connections we have built. We discuss how Josh Pieters and Mollie Adler completely fail to understand Lily Phillips or the choices she has made. We recount recent hiccups...

  3. Vetting, Community, & Tights w/ Calpi

    In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd sits down with Calpi for a proper introduction. Ahead of part two of our talk about age gap dynamics, consent & communication, and the Lily Philips documentary, we realized we should take a moment to introduce our audience to our friend...

  4. Holiday Group Play & Age Gap Ethics w/ Razzum Frazzum

    In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd gets personal with Razzum Frazzum. As we prepare to dive into the Josh Pieters documentary on Only Fans star Lily Phillips, and the Back From the Borderline podcast analysis of the event, Todd talks Group Play and ethical concerns around…

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  5. Camp, Kink, and Queer Art w/ Sophia Sky

    In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay and Todd get a chance to talk with Sophia Sky about art, camp, and the importance of community spaces. Sophia is the Executive Director of the Pan Eros Foundation, producer of the internationally renown Seattle Erotic Art Festival. The Pan...

  6. News, Education, & Community Action Indie GoGo Campaign

    Queer, BIPOC, Leftist Community Media Nativerse Studios Crowdfunding Campaign Summary Out of necessity, Nativerse Studios is raising funds to grow our team and launch several community-based leftist media projects in the coming months. Introduction & Background. Continuing almost 10 years of…

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  7. Consent, Capacity, and Nuance w/ Sar Surmick

    In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay and Todd meet with Sar Surmic from the Consent Academy to discuss nuance and the evolution of consent culture and the language we use to discuss it. They talk about our capacity to take on the responsibilities of intimacy any time we engage...

  8. Neurodivergence, Panic, & Connection w/ Jessica Fern

    In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay & Todd get real and personal with renowned author & therapist Jessica Fern. After Hurricane Helene and the fascist-who-will-not-be-named was reelected, Jessica returns to discuss neurodivergence, jealousy, and the importance of building...

  9. Joy & Vulnerability against Fascism w/ Dr Damon Constantinides

    In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay & Todd talk with Dr Damon Constantinides about Joy & Intimacy in the face of Fascism. Damon, a Queer Trans sex therapist doing impactful work with queer and trans individuals and communities in and around Pennsylvania. Damon, Clay, & Todd...

  10. Return from Folsom

    In this week’s episode Clay & Todd talk about their trip to the Folsom Street Fair. Attending kink events can be overwhelming. Openly celebrating Kink & Queer culture is a beautiful thing to witness and take part in. How do you navigate trips like these? the Subspace Exploration Patreon:...

  11. Caring for Yourself & Partners w/ Lee Harrington

    In this week’s episode Clay & Todd talk with Author & Educator Lee Harrington about Self Care, meeting the emotional, spiritual, & physical needs of our subs & dominants, and the importance of clear communication. With there being so many interchangeable terms used across the BDSM community,...

  12. Pain Thresholds & Negotiations w/ Razzum Frazzum

    In this weeks episode Clay & Todd talk with their friend Freddie about how their relationship with pain has changed over the years. They all negotiate some sharps play wherein Todd does some needle art on both Clay and Freddie, which will be featured in the upcoming BDSM 101 Project. Freddie is a...

  13. Pre-Play Check In w/ Razzum Frazzum

    In this episode Todd days a pre-play check in with friend of the podcast, Freddie, aka RazzumFrazzum. Freddie is a cheerfully queer and trans artist, writer, and student of the senses who delights in the exploration of pain as pleasure. the Subspace Exploration Patreon:...

  14. Kink Roundtable Check In – Before Folsom

    This week Clay, Ronen, Ever, & Todd do a quick check-in about their trip to the Folsom Street Fair at the end of the month. What are they going to wear? How do they strike a balance between being freaks themselves and being podcasters at such an amazing event? the Subspace Exploration Patreon:...

  15. Kink & Community Education w/ Knotty Productions

    In this week’s episode Clay, Ronen, Ever, & Todd talk with Mx Knotty & Casper at the Knotty Productions house. They discuss Shibari, Fear Play and other Kink & BDSM topics, Sex Education, Community Building, and doing everything we can to reduce the physical & emotional risks in kink play. In the...

  16. Deep Tissue Impact w/ Ever

    In this week’s episode Clay, Ronen, & Todd introduce Ever, a new friend and contributor to the Subs[ace Exploration Project. They discuss neurodivergence, their path of exploring gender expression, kink vs vanilla connections, being a top, switch, bottom and what they have learned by occupying...

  17. BDSM Education w/ TammyJo Eckhart

    This week on the Subspace Exploration Project Clay, Ronen, and Todd talk with Tammy Jo Eckhart about Kink, BDSM, and Community Education. From developing interactive face to face lessons and online classes, to community concerns and curiosities, and potentially contributing to the BDSM 101…

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  18. Dinner w/ Clay & Todd – a Quarterly Dynamic Review

    In this week’s episode Todd and Clay talk openly about their dynamic, their communication standards, and the BDSM 101 Project. In our quarterly dynamic review, Clay and I nerd out about age gap dynamics, neurodivergence, and the role gender expression and community play in how we perceive and...

  19. Kink Roundtable – Fetishes, Pride, & the BDSM 101 Project

    In this episode Ronen, Clay, & Todd talk about fetishes, what Pride means to them, what they’ve learned in their talks with recent guests, and the upcoming BDSM 101 Project. The team discusses differentiating between a kinks & fetishes, learning how far we want to or should take things, as well…

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  20. Exposure & Closure w/ Lief Bound

    This week Clay, Ronen, & Todd sat down with Lief Bound to talk about rope play, their core philosophies as a kink educator, vulnerability, communication, and community. Lief has been a rope Switch for 10 years. They got their start in the Boston rope scene, started teaching in Los Angeles, and…

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  21. Kink Roundtable w/ the Breathe Toys Fam

    In this Kink Roundtable episode we sat down with Emmett, Eli, and Crystal of the Breathe Toys family of kinksters. Emmett has been in the lifestyle for 10+ years and is one of the owners of Breathe Toys. Eli Munroe (E-liminal on fetlife) is an agender, queer, kinky, polyamorous…

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  22. Shame and Sharps w/ Win

    This week Clay, Ronen, and Todd had a chance to sit down with the fabulous, wonderfully caring and insightful Win! Win is an NDN sex educator and queer leather freak who likes to facilitate joy and get blood on its hands. the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExploration…

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  23. Kink Community Outreach

    Come with us as we take a deep dive into Kink, Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sex Education, Deconstructing the Gender Binary, Queer Culture, and building Healthy Communities. the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExploration Lee Harrington Episode:...

  24. Kink Roundtable – When Scenes Go Sideways

    In this episode Ronen, Clay, & Todd get personal and talk about how to navigate kink play when things don’t go as planned. Have a plan, have multiple ways of communicating, don’t be afraid to hit pause, and make sure everyone feels safe and grounded before picking back up again. the Subspace...

  25. Lee Harrington – Safe Kink Venues

    In this episode Todd has a quick talk with Lee Harrington about what makes for safe kink spaces. Pouring over examples of red and green flags in clubs and dungeons, Lee provided helpful insights. What kinds of policies & rules does a venue have? More importantly, what kind of behavior do you see...

  26. Kink Roundtable – the Dex Ranch Experience

    In this episode Ronen, Clay, & Todd talk about our experience at Dex Ranch and how it ranks as a kink venue. What makes for a good Dungeon? It turns out that a good Dom is needed to run and maintain a good Dungeon. After some reflection we can’t give Dex more than 2 out of 5 Ball Gags. With...

  27. Kink Roundtable – Shame & Degradation

    In this episode Ronen, Clay, & Todd get personal and talk about their kink and BDSM inclinations centered around shame and degradation. From group play and gang bangs, to piss play and shitting in front of other people, the vulnerability of exploring and conquering shame with a partner is far…

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  28. Kink and Art Therapy w/ Kyssandra Myrind

    In this episode Ronen, Clay, & Todd sit down with Kyssandra Myrind to talk art, kink, mental health, and healing. Kyssandra is a multifaceted life adventurer specializing in identity development, facilitating creative expression, and planting the seeds of love along the way. In our talk Kyss...

  29. The Subspace Exploration Project – Trailer 2

    Come with us as we take a deep dive into Kink, Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sex Education, Deconstructing the Gender Binary, Queer Culture, and building Healthy Communities. the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExploration Lee Harrington Episode:...

  30. Kink and Neurodivergence w/ Ronen

    This episode is a bit of an introduction to our co-host Ronen. In it Ronen, Clay, & Todd discuss how neurodivergence, kink, and non-monogamy overlap in our lives. And, when we embrace how these things intersect we find that it can immensely improve our communication. the Subspace Exploration...

  31. Authority Dynamics and Personal Journeys w/ TammyJo Eckhart

    In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd & Clay talked with Ancient Historian, Educator, & Erotica Author TammyJo Eckhart. TammyJo walks us through her journey of studying and experiencing kink, polyamory, and authority dynamics. TammyJo explains some of the challenges of being…

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  32. Community and our Capacity for Empathy w/ Nathaniel Lundin

    On this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd, Clay, and Ronen spoke with Nathaniel Lundin, E-RYT, human physiology nerd, about social health and it’s impact on others. In this episode, we had a great talk with our friend Nate Lundin about how community, social and political structures...

  33. Intimacy and Social Conditioning w/ Amandalyn at Bloom Pleasure Coaching

    On this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd, Clay, and Ronen spoke with Amandalyn at Bloom Pleasure Coaching. Working mostly with clients that have been socialized as women, Amandalyn helps people overcome barriers to intimacy and joy that are often wrapped up in gender roles, shame...

  34. Non Monogamy, Attachment Styles, and Parts Work w/ Jessica Fern

    On this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd, Clay, and Ronen spoke with Jessica Fern, psychotherapist and author of Polysecure and co-author of Polywise. From trauma, to neurodivergence, to mental health struggles, Jessica provides amazing insights & guidance on how to understand our...

  35. Ecstatic Pain, Community, and Non Monogamy w/ Janet Hardy

    On this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd, Clay, and Ronen spoke with renowned Author, Educator, Kink Connoisseur, and Ethical Slut, Janet Hardy. Janet literally wrote some of the first books on non-monogamy and spent decades building healthy queer communities. We talk with changes...

  36. Ken at Dex Ranch – Kink Venues and the BDSM Community

    In this episode Clay, Ronen, and Todd toured the Dex Ranch, a Kink venue outside of Eugene, Oregon. We had a chance to sit down with Ken, the owner and operator of the Ranch, to learn why he put it together, the challenges of operating such a place, and a whole lot about his experience and...

  37. Kink Roundtable at the Kink House - Community, Mentoring/Age Gaps, Harm Reduction

    In this episode Todd & Clay talk with Clay’s roommates on their personal experiences in kink, age-gap relationships, community building, some of the therapeutic aspects of kink, and what it takes to achieve that level of intimacy in BDSM. Ahead of the interview with the owner of Dex Ranch, Clay…

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  38. Affirmation, Healing, and Trust w/ Lee Harrington

    Todd, Clay, and Ronen had a chance to talk kink & healing with Author, Educator, and Kinkster Lee Harrington. We wade into the deep end with with Lee about Spiritual, Mental, and Emotional Exploration and Healing through Kink. From Butt Bondage to Age Play, Mental Health Challenges to Gender...

  39. TFV Podcast Archives – Teaser

    Throughout 2011, Janet W Hardy, Jenée Wilde, and Sarah Black hosted many progressive and thoughtful voices on the podcast The Female Voice. Not exclusively Female in perspective, TFV focussed on empowerment through sex, relationships, and various approaches to intimacy: Swinging, Polyamory…

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  40. Kink House – the Therapy in Kink

    the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExploration Todd and Clay discuss the very real therapeutic aspects of kink when approached in a safe and healthy way. Kink as Harm reduction? This is an important discussion we will be having with a number of our upcoming guests. Join...

  41. the Subspace Exploration Project – Trailer

    the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExploration Starting January 2024: Be prepared to let us open you up. To help you feel appreciated & understood. To be taught what it is the you need. To learn to let go, to give in to that blissful calm that you’ve been aching for.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Come with us as we take a deep dive into Kink, Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sex Education, Deconstructing the Gender Binary, Queer Culture, all while building Community.

We will talk with & learn from Educators, Authors, Pornographers, Mental Health Professionals, and people just like you and I - from beginners to the experienced - about how to explore & navigate kinks, love & heartbreak, mental health, and finding moments of joy amidst the chaos.

Podcast Website: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nativerse Studios

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Come with us as we take a deep dive into Kink, Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sex Education, Deconstructing the Gender Binary, Queer Culture, all while building Community. We will talk with & learn from Educators, Authors, Pornographers, Mental Health Professionals, and people just like you...

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