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Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast — 133 episodes

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1

The Biggest Dating Shifts Of 2026 So Far | S5 EP135

2

Your Nervous System Was Built For Lions | S5 EP134

3

How To Go To Social Events Alone Without Feeling Weird | S5 EP133

4

Love Is Not One Thing And Here Is Why | S5 E132

5

What If Sex Ed Taught Risk And Care | S5 EP131

6

The Four Types Of Singles | S5 EP130

7

What If The Safest Way Into BDSM Is Community First | S5 EP129

8

A Clear Intro To Non-Monogamy Without The Myths | S5 EP128

9

Consensual Nonconsent Explained With Boundaries And Safewords | S5 EP127

10

S3xless Existence Video Review | S5 EP126

11

Stress Sweat, Grocery Stores, And Other Villains | S5 EP125

12

A Loving Relationship Works When You Practice These Six Ingredients | S5 EP124

13

Karmic To Catalyst: A Clear Guide To Partner Types | S4 EP123

14

What If Your “Type” Is A Trauma Loop | Relationship Types walk-through | S4 EP122

15

"This Is Water" by David Foster Wallace | S4 EP121

16

Unteachable Lessons From Chris Williams | S4 EP120

17

Chalant Dating, Explained | S4 EP119

18

Understanding OCEAN: The Only Personality Model Backed By Science | S4 EP118

19

You Said “Kind,” Your Brain Said “Hot” | Stated vs Revealed Preferences | S4 EP117

20

From Small Talk To Consent: Building Better Conversations In Kink And Beyond | S4 EP116

21

White Claw, Small Town Drama, And Big Poly Feelings | Reddit Q&A | S4 EP115

22

Why “Date Till You Hate” Wastes Your Life | S4 EP114

23

Stop Calling It Talent When It’s Really Practice You’re Avoiding | S4 EP113

24

How A Kinky Podcaster Turned Networking Nerves Into Momentum | S4 EP112

25

Congrats, You Didn’t Have Sex: Let’s Talk Gooning | Kink Trends 2025 | S4 EP111

26

Ranking The World’s Most-Watched Porn Categories In 2025 | S4 EP110

27

Why Dating As A Queer Switch Breaks When We Don’t Ask Clear Questions | S4 EP109

28

From Newbie Nerves To Kinky Belonging: How Games, Ambassadors, And Consent Culture Lower The Barrier To Entry | S4 EP108

29

Belonging Is A Practice, Not A Door Policy | S4 EP107

30

From Burnout To Momentum: Libido As Life Energy | S4 EP106

31

From Anxiety To Aftercare: Navigating Scene Headspace In Kink And BDSM | S4 EP105

32

Boundaries, Red Flags, And Growth with Author, Shannon Elliot | S4 EP104

33

From Pegging To Power Dynamics: What Happens When Couples Go Public With Their Kinks | S4 EP103

34

I’m Here To Cuddle, Not Diagnose | S4 EP102

35

From Small Talk to Real Connection: Communication Skills for Kink, Non-Monogamy, and Everyday Life | S4 EP101

36

We hit 100 episodes, and the biggest lesson is simpler than you think... | S4 EP100

37

“Are we really STILL saying ethical non‑monogamy?”—Julius has thoughts | S4 EP 99

38

From Crown to Kilt: Adventures of a Volunteer Supervisor at SmutLovers Con 2025 | S4 EP98

39

The Adult Child: When Growing Up Gets Stuck | S4 EP97

40

Anime, Kink, and Finding Your Community: My Weekend at Ecchi Expo Orlando 2025 | S4 EP96

41

Monogamy is a Social Construct, Not Our Biological Destiny | S4 EP95

42

Primal Play isn't just what I do—it's who I am | S4 EP94

43

Relationship Anarchy: Breaking Free from Expectations and Assumptions | Season 4 EP 93

44

The Return (Again) of the Kinky Kampfire!! | Season 4 EP 92

45

The Social Probation Period | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 42

46

Put Down Your Phone and Wash Your Ass: Dating Advice Nobody Asked For | Advice Line 2 | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 41

47

Bite-Sized Wisdom for a Full-Sized Life: Advice for Taboo Lifestylers | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 40

48

You Can't Change Your Past, But Your Future Isn't Written Yet | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 39

49

What Nobody Tells You About Dating When Sex Isn't Your Primary Attraction | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 38

50

EP 49 | Taboo talks with a new friend! | Melanie Carolyn from Mom's Unboxed podcast

51

Rejection: The Universal Struggle | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 37

52

Navigating Tough Talks: Reimagining Communication, Gender Roles, and Vulnerability | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 36

53

Understanding Consent in Unique Community Gatherings | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 35

54

Introverted Networking and the Art of Self-Promotion: A Podfest 2025 Recap | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 34

55

An "Intro" to Julius: A Journey Through Non-Monogamy, Geek Culture, and Self-Discovery | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 33

56

Shifting Perspectives on Adult Traffic Analysis | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 32

57

State-by-State: A Playful Look at America's (and the World's) Unique Preferences | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 31

58

Finding Clarity in Conversations and Relationships | Pillow Fort EP 30

59

Impromptu Rant as the Year Comes to an End | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 29

60

Rewiring Your Mind: The Science of Habit Formation | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 28

61

EP 48 | Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Alternative Lifestyles and Identity with Shannon Elliott

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Enhancing Your Relationships: Mastering Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 27

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EP 47 | From Repression to Awakening: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Shannon Elliot

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Exploring the Cass Model: Navigating Identity and Embracing Authenticity | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 26

65

Unlocking Personal Connections Through Love Languages | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 25

66

Untangling Attraction: A Journey Through Asexuality, Empathy, and Meaningful Connections | Pillow Fort Sessions EP24

67

My Journey Through the Smut Lovers Convention 2024: Insights and Revelations | Pillow Fort EP 23

68

This Year Thus Far: Taking a Little Break From the Deep Dives | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 22

69

Replacing Hierarchies with Harmony: A Relationship Anarchy Guide | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 21

70

Navigating Kink Dynamics: The Role of Labels | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 20

71

How do you know if you're into Kink? The Motivation Behind Our Curiosities: From Hobbies to Kink Exploration | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 19

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EP 18 Pillow Fort Sessions | Disarming Assumptions: Strengthening Relationships Through Clear Communication

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Ep 17 Pillow Fort Sessions | Ambiverts Unveiled: Bridging the Gap Between Introverts and Extroverts

74

Ep 16 Pillow Fort Sessions | The Quiet Strength of Solitude Versus the Challenge of Loneliness

75

EP 46 | Kinky Campfire Revelations: Unraveling the Secrets of BDSM Dating, Social Acceptance, and the Power of Introspection

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EP 45 | Exploring Kink vs. Vanilla: A Kampfire Guide to BDSM Roles, Play Space Etiquette, and Sexual Discovery

77

EP 44 | A Brief Touch On Relationship Phases (And Mostly A Rant)

78

Ep 15 Pillow Fort Sessions | Decoding the Mystique: The Origin & Impact of the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator

79

EP 43 | Tales from the Leather Leadership Conference 2024

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Ep 14 Pillow Fort Sessions | Building Bonds Through the Subtle Art of Small Talk

81

Ep 13 Pillow Fort Sessions | Navigating the World with Quiet Confidence A Guide for Introverts

82

EP 42 | Geeky Pins and Pronouns A Look at Lifestyle Diversity in the Convention Circuit

83

Ep 12 Pillow Fort Sessions | Unleashing Inner Beasts: The Untamed World of Primal Play in BDSM

84

EP 41 | Unveiling the Truth: The Intricacies of D/S Dynamics and Dispelling BDSM Myths

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EP 40 | Kinks, Quirks, and Digital Dilemmas by the Fire

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EP 39 | Are BDSMers A-holes??

87

EP 38 | BDSM Myths....here we go...

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Ep 11 Pillow Fort Sessions | Feel a little butthurt? (Rejection Sensitivity)

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Ep 10 Pillow Fort Sessions | A Deeper Dive into Relationship Expectations

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EP 37 | Myths About Non-Monogamy

91

Ep 9 Pillow Fort Sessions | Geeking Out p3

92

EP 36 | Relationship Myths

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EP 35 | Reality versus Fantasy

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EP 34 | Smut Lovers Convention 2023

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EP 33 | Controversy & the Jonah Hill situation (kind of)

96

EP 32 | Weeee'rrreee baaaackkk!

97

Ep 8 Pillow Fort Sessions | BSDM & Sex

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Ep 7 Pillow Fort Sessions | The Many Facets of Non-Monogamy

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Ep 6 Pillow Fort Sessions | Geeking Out p2

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Ep 5 Pillow Fort Sessions | Dating in the Lifestyle(s)

101

Ep 4 Pillow Fort Sessions | Boundaries

102

Ep 3 Pillow Fort Sessions | Geeking Out p1

103

Ep 2 Pillow Fort Sessions | Podcast Update

104

Ep 1 Pillow Fort Sessions | Introduction

105

EP 31 | So how does a 24/7 dynamic go exactly??

106

EP 30 | Con basics & Life updates

107

EP 29 | Non-sexual BDSM...is that a thing?

108

EP 28 | Our Reactions to Old Sex Ed Videos from the Past

109

EP 27 | Kink Ed into the future!

110

EP 26 | The Basics of Negotiations

111

EP 25 | New Year, New Negotiations!

112

EP 24 | A Little Personal History...101

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EP 23 | Going Behind the Scenes (Kind of like Oz, the Great and Powerful)

114

EP 22 | In the Land of Plenty...(Dating!)

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EP 21 | Assumptions!

116

EP 20 | Leaders in Leather '22

117

EP 19 | Let's collaborate over expect...tate(?) (AOSAAS pt 2)

118

EP 18 | AOSAAS

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EP 17 | There is a difference between Pansexual versus Bisexual? Who knew?

120

EP 16 | Spectrums...what are they?

121

EP 15 | Strippin' and Dating Online

122

EP 14 | That one book that talks about being Secure in Polyamory

123

EP 13 | Em..poster? A poster? In posture? Ah Imposter Syndrome!

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EP 12 | Beyond Leather '22

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EP 11 | Geeking out....FINALLY

126

EP 10 | How are you triggered today?

127

EP 9 | Cuck...holding?

128

EP 8 | Dating? PUAs? What?

129

EP 6 | Personality Traits

130

EP 5 | Why can't we be friends? (Part 2)

131

EP 4 | Why can't we be friends?

132

EP 3 | What are we doing here?

133

EP 2 | ETHICAL - Non-Monogamy