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June 28, 2010June 1, 2026

John Woods & Cass King Return – Podcast #214 – 06/28/10

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Hey sex fans,

We’re back at the Theater Off Jackson, here in Seattle, with John Woods & Cass King, the charming and oh so talented duo known as The Wet Spots. They are in town to produce their musical stage production called SHINE: A Burlesque Musical, which will run from July 8th through the 18th. We interrupt their rigorous rehearsals for more conversation for this The Erotic Mind podcast series.

I heard so many wonderful comments about last week’s show, especially the part where John & Cass shared one of their brand new songs, written expressly for the show. This week I prevail upon them to treat us to more and they comply with two new songs. It’s time for some spicy razzle-dazzle!

But wait; did you happen to miss Part 1 of this conversation that appeared here last week at this time? Well not to worry if ya did, because you can find it and all my podcasts in my Podcast Archive. All ya gotta do is use the search function in the sidebar to your right; type in Podcast #213 and PRESTO! But don’t forget the #sign when you do your search.

John & Cass and I discuss:

The gargantuan effort involved in producing a live show.
SHINE’s cast of 14
Pop burlesque and traditional burlesque styles.
The resurgence of classical burlesque — funny, sexy and subversive.
The differences between striptease and burlesque.
Boylesque and the gender divide.
The show’s director, Roger Benington.
Preversions of yesteryear.
The power of language.
Taking it to NYC

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

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June 21, 2010June 1, 2026

The Erotic Mind of John Woods & Cass King – Podcast #213 – 06/21/10

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Hey sex fans,

HAPPY SOLSTICE EVERYONE! Damn, this year is flying by. It seems like it was only a couple of weeks ago that we were welcoming spring. Sheesh!

So remember how I promised you a knock-you-out line up of guests for our special Pride month shows? Well then, I got something for you today that’ll sure enough make you sit up and take note. In fact, we’re off on another audio field trip, one that will take us to the Theater Off Jackson, here in Seattle. We’re gonna visit with John Woods & Cass King, the exceptional talent behind the wildly popular and deliciously sexy vaudevillians known as The Wet Spots.

John & Cass are in town to produce their first full-fledged musical stage production called SHINE: A Burlesque Musical, which will run from JULY 8th through the 18th. They’ve invited us to drop by to visit with them between rehearsals. And I don’t mind telling you that I’m more than a little stage struck. I mean give me the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd and I’m a happy guy.

Besides the sparkling conversation, which brings a whole new dimension to The Erotic Mind podcast series, our guests will share with us one of their brand new songs, written expressly for the show. Get ready to be bowled over!

John & Cass and I discuss:

Vulgarity, filth and perversion? Maybe not so much!
The Wet Spots — a husband and wife team from the golden age of comedy.
How they got their act together.
The universal appeal of sex humor.
Their queer following.
The intensity of living and working together and their polly marriage.
Producing SHINE: A Burlesque Musical.
Their new songs for the show.
The creative process.
A musical about show business — a very old tradition.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

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June 9, 2010June 1, 2026

Tonya Winter, Part 2 – Podcast #211 – 06/09/10

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Hey sex fans,

Today we return to the cavernous workspace of Queen of Kink Couture, Tonya Winter. This week’s audio pilgrimage marks Part 2 of our conversation and her highly anticipated return as part of the Sex EDGE-U-cation as well as The Erotic Mind podcast series

But wait, you didn’t miss Part 1 or our conversation that appeared here last week, did you? Well not to worry if ya did, because you can find it and all my podcasts in my Podcast Archive. All ya gotta do is use the site’s search function in the sidebar to your right; type in Podcast #209 and PRESTO! But don’t forget the #sign when you do your search.

Tonya and I discuss:

Materials and design specifics.
Darlex, Spandex, PVC, Stretch Mesh.
Arm binders & sleep sacks.
Her kinky life.
The unique bondage experience using her materials.
Endorphins & adrenaline.
Power play — bottoming, topping and empathy.
The recreation and cathartic aspects of power play.
Her sexual heroes.

Be sure to visit Tonya at her website HERE!

See more of some Tonya’s brilliant work below.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

Look for all my podcasts on iTunes. You’ll find me in the podcast section, obviously. Just search for Dr Dick Sex Advice. And don’t forget to subscribe. I wouldn’t want you to miss even one episode.

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May 26, 2010June 1, 2026

More of ToyWithMe Sandy – Podcast #208 – 05/26/10

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Hey sex fans,

We welcome back our friend, Sandy, the self-acclaimed madam of the wonderfully wacky ToyWithMe website, for Part 2 of her appearance on this the SEX WISDOM podcast series. There is more of her signature wit and charming insight in store for you today, so look out!

But wait, you didn’t miss Part 1 or our conversation that appeared here last week, did you? Well not to worry if ya did, because you can find it and all my podcasts in my Podcast Archive. All ya gotta do is use the site’s search function in the sidebar to your right; type in Podcast #206 and Voilà! But don’t forget the #sign when you do your search.

Sandy and I discuss:

Sex toys and health concerns.
Safe and body-friendly toys.
Toys that enhance a couple’s play.
The sex toy double standard.
Kids, sex and sex education.
The parents’ role in sex education.
Keeping things fresh and sexy in a long-term relationship.
Infusing passion by reading erotica aloud to each other.
Her inspirations.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

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May 19, 2010June 1, 2026

SEX WISDOM with ToyWithMe Sandy – Podcast #206 – 05/19/10

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Hey sex fans,

I have an exceptionally interesting guest to introduce to you today. She joins us as part of the SEX WISDOM podcast series, don’t cha know. This is the series where we chat with researchers, educators, clinicians, pundits and philosophers who are making news and reshaping how we look at our sexual selves.

I have the pleasure of introducing you to one such pundit, the founder of the wildly popular sex blog, ToyWithMe. She prefers to go by the name Sandy, so we’ll just humor her on that, ok? And let’s just say that she’s the madam of the wacky ToyWithMe cathouse. As you may recall, we’ve already met one of that site’s famous inmates — Becky Sherrick Harks of Mommy Wants Vodka fame in Podcasts #186 & #188.

Sandy and I have a wide-ranging and freewheeling chat about a bunch of timely sexual topics. And like her site, she keeps the conversation funny as well as informative.

Sandy and I discuss:

Handling the writing talent and the twitter account.
“I have a vagina and I’m not afraid to use it” and “Nothing Risqué, Nothing Gained”.
Early onset of menopause and the changes it brought to her life.
The ToyWithMe audience.
Her writers and their fans.
Being overwhelmed by the change of life.
A good sex life enhances self-esteem.
The effort involved in rebuilding her libido.
Talking to a partner about menopause.
Andropause.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

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April 21, 2010June 1, 2026

Clayton Hibbert, Part 2 — Podcast #201 – 04/21/10

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Hey sex fans,

Thank god Wednesday has finally rolled around again, because the talented Mr. Hibbert is back with us this week. That’s Clayton Hibbert, the Artistic Director for the upcoming , don’t cha know! This is Part 2 of our conversation and this week we explore the intersection of art, culture and the erotic.

If you somehow missed Part 1 of this fascinating chat, which premiered at this time last week, you’ll find it in the podcast archive, right here on my site. All ya have to do is use the search function in the sidebar to your right, type in Podcast #199 and Voilà. It’s that simple. But don’t forget to use the #sign when you search.

Clayton and I discuss:
This year’s Literary Showcase.
Naked Girls Reading.
The jury process in selecting art for the festival.
Expressing the erotic artistically.
The importance of expressing and celebrating the erotic.
The diversity of expression that the festival attracts.
The distinction between the erotic and the pornographic.

Clayton invites you to visit the Seattle Erotic Art Festival website HERE!

Enjoy some highlights from past festivals.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

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April 14, 2010June 1, 2026

Sex EDGE-U-cation with Clayton Hibbert — Podcast #199 – 04/14/10

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Hey sex fans,

I have another ridiculously wonderful program for you today. And it’s one of them twofer shows, don’t cha know. My guest, our conversation and the theme of this podcast easily falls into both the Sex EDGE-U-cation and The Erotic Mind series. I mean, who doesn’t like to get two bangs for his buck?

I have the honor of welcoming a man of distinction here in the Emerald City, I have here with me the oh so talented Clayton Hibbert. He is the Artistic Director for the upcoming Seattle Erotic Art Festival.

Despite the fact that this world-class event is only days away and the demands on his time are exceptionally pressing; he agreed to sit down with me to discuss the festival, how it works, the gargantuan behind the scenes effort to mount a three-day extravaganza like this and what visitors to the festival can expect this year.

Clayton and I discuss:

What’s involved in the role of Artistic Director.
His history with the festival.
The history of the Seattle Erotic Art Festival.
The cutting-edge of sexual expression.
Visual Art, Performance Art, Erotic Literary Art and the festival Store.
This year’s festival theme, Carnival of Curiosities.
Free open house — Sunday, 05/02/2010.
Call for volunteers.

Take a peek at some of the highlights from past festivals.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

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March 31, 2010June 1, 2026

More of Andrew Epstein — Podcast #197 – 03/31/10

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Hey sex fans,

We’re back with more SEX WISDOM from photographer, artist, illustrator, art director and cultural raconteur, Andrew Epstein. This is Part 2 of what we can safely call Andrew’s Dr Dick Kiss And Tell Tour. This amazing man totally knocks my socks off. He’s lived several lifetimes in the span of his sixty years and we have another half hour of him regaling us with his wacky exploits coming right up. Andrew picks up precisely where he left off last week. It’s as if he hadn’t taken a breath between then and now.

And here’s news! Part 1 of my chat with Andrew, which appeared last week at this time, is officially the most popular interview podcast to date. It broke all download records for a podcast in a single week. So yay for that! But wait, you didn’t miss last week’s show, did you? Well not to worry if ya did, because you can find it and all my podcasts in the Podcast Archive right here on my site. All ya gotta do is use the site’s search function to your right; type in Podcast #195 and Voilà! But don’t forget the #sign when you do your search.

Andrew and I discuss:

Being there and being one of them.
How he got sober thanks to Richard Schmiechen.
The survivor syndrome.
Spaghettibrains Press.
The Roller Derby — The Blond Bomber and The Demon Of The Derby.
His UFO experiences.
The Tom of Finland Foundation and Durk Dehner.
The Robert Mapplethorpe connection.

Take a peek at some of Andrew’s work.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

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March 29, 2010May 31, 2026

Rick R Reed Returns — Podcast #196 — 03/29/10

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Hey sex fans,

We’re back with more of The Erotic Mind of the marvelous author, Rick R Reed. And we really get down and dirty this week. Ya know, since the beginning of this podcast series, well over two years ago, I’ve been wanting to discuss the connection between sex and suspense and sexuality and horror. But not until Rick showed up on the scene was this conversation possible. In this, Part 2 of our chat, I discover his uncanny ability to delve into people’s psychosexual motivations. No wonder he is the master of his craft.

Part 1 of my chat with Rick appeared last week at this time. But wait, did you somehow miss last week’s installment? Well that’s just not right! But don’t worry; you can make it up. All my podcasts are archived right here on my site. All ya have to do is use the site’s search function to your right. Type in Podcast #194 and PRESTO! But don’t forget the #sign when you do your search.

Rick and I discuss:

The different writing skills involved in producing a short story and a novel.
His writing is all character driven.
The intimate connection between sexuality and suspense.
The physical response to fear is similar to sexual arousal.
The excitement of danger.
Gay fiction and the sizable straight female audience.
What he looks for in the erotic art of others.
His inspirations.
His sexual heroes.
What the future holds for him and his work.

As a special treat, Rick will share with us two more dark and fanciful selections of the fruit of his Erotic Mind.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

One last thought, I hope you’re also following my two other interview series, which appear on Wednesdays. One is called Sex EDGE-U-cation — I converse with prominent practitioners, educators and advocates of unconventional sexual expressions and lifestyles. And we investigate the world of fetish sex and kink. The other is called SEX WISDOM — here I chat with researchers, educators, clinicians, pundits and philosophers who are making news and reshaping how we look at our sexual selves. I can assure you that these conversations will be well worth the time you spend with us.

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March 17, 2010May 31, 2026

Jesús Ángel García, Part 2 – Podcast #193 – 03/17/10

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Hey sex fans,

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, don’t cha know. And I have a fantastic Celtic themed show in store for you today. That nice Irish boy, Jesús Ángel García, is back with us for more provocative conversation. Wait, what? Jesús Ángel García doesn’t sound Irish to you? Well it is, in a Chicano sorta way.

At any rate, this is Part 2 of our chat. As you recall from last week, Jesús is the remarkable author of the multimedia novel badbadbad. He is our first twofer guest. He is here as part of The Erotic Mind podcast series as well as the SEX WISDOM series. And we really crack open the nut today as we get to the meat of our discussion about sexual morality in the internet age.

But wait, did you somehow miss Part 1 of this fantastic conversation? That’s not good! But not to worry; you can find last week’s episode in the podcast archive right here. All ya gotta do is use my site’s search function in the sidebar to your right. Type in Podcast #191 and faster than you can say; “Get me a Guinness” you’ll find what you’re looking for. But don’t forget to use the #sign when you search.

Jesús and I discuss: