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The Erotic Mind of Jesse Belle-Jones – Podcast #224 – 08/09/10

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Hey sex fans,

Do ya’ll remember several weeks ago when I interviewed John Woods & Cass King; they were in town to produce their stage production called SHINE: A Burlesque Musical? I mean, how could you forget that, right?

Well, at about that same time I began to follow the tweets of one the cast members of that show. I became so jazzed by her and all the brilliant stuff she was doing that I decided to hit her up to be my guest for the Sex EDGE-U-cation podcast series. But midway through our conversation I realize that we are discussing erotic art as much as anything else. And that’s when it comes to me; my guest, the exceptional burlesque talent, Jesse Belle-Jones, fits equally well into my The Erotic Mind series too.

So not only is Jesse’s appearance here today another wonderful twofer; she is also the first guest in this series that creates her erotic art using the medium of her very own body! Hot DAMN!

Jesse and I discuss:

  • Behind the scenes at SHINE: A Burlesque Musical;
  • Sinner/Saint Burlesque —
  • Local burlesque critics;
  • Body politics;
  • What is “good” burlesque;
  • Naked Girls Reading —
  • Her appearance at The Seattle Erotic Art Festival;
  • Will there be a Naked Boys Reading;
  • BurlyCon —
  • The purpose of the convention and who’s invited;
  • Workshops and panel discussions;
  • Crossing cultural boundaries;
  • How she got her start in burlesque;
  • Her stage name;
  • Her favorite aspects of burlesque.

See Jesse at work and play.

 

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The Erotic Mind of David Lawrence – Podcast #221 – 07/26/10

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I have fantastic show in store for you today; it happens to be another twofer. My guest is so talented and his interests so diverse that he rightly falls into both The Erotic Mind and the Sex EDGE-U-cation podcast series. I love when that happens.  I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming a legend, David Lawrence.

I happen to know a number of very talented riggers, some of them have appeared on this show. And I know even more outstanding photographers; and a lot of them have appeared on this show too. But David is both. He has mastered photography and Shibari, the Art of Japanese Rope Bondage. And that, my friends, takes a huge amount of dedication!

David and I discuss:

  • His 30 years of professional photography work.
  • The appearance of erotic themes in his art.
  • Getting his start with Shibari.
  • Rigging all his own shoots.
  • The similarities and differences between the two art forms.
  • It’s all about passion.
  • What comes first — the bondage scene or the photographic concept.
  • His newest endeavor — Men BOUND.
  • Culturally induced responses to an image of a bound woman and a bound man.

Enjoy some of David’s stunning images below.

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Laura May Returns — Podcast #219 — 07/19/10

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The woman with the voice like liquid sex, Laura May, joins us for Part 2 of our chat for this The Erotic Mind podcast series. As you recall from last week, our guest brings her erotica to us in a very unique form — as an audio diary. Laura May and I have such a good time together, why it’s almost sinful.

But wait, you didn’t miss Part 1 of our conversation that appeared here at this time last week, did you? Well not to worry if ya did, because you can find it and all my podcasts in the Podcast Archive here on my site. All ya gotta do is use the site’s search function in the sidebar to your right; type in Podcast #218 and PRESTO! But don’t forget the #sign when you do your search.

And I am happy to report that Laura May will share another sizzlin’ selection of the fruit of her Erotic Mind. I tell ya folks, if her story doesn’t get you, her reading it aloud will!

  • Laura May and I discuss:
  • Keeping Laura May secret.
  • The creative process — her journal.
  • The differences between erotic art and porn.
  • The song she wrote for the show.
  • Her audience and the feedback she gets.
  • Getting warmed up to write and record.
  • Being enriched and empowered by reading, writing and speaking erotica.
  • The benefits of reading aloud.
  • Eroticizing the unerotic.
  • Advice for the aspiring erotic author.

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The Erotic Mind of Laura May — Podcast #218 — 07/12/10

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Hey sex fans,

After last week’s swell Q&A podcast, I am ready to get back to The Erotic Mind podcast series. As you know, in this series I chat with noted erotic artists, both visual and literary, from all over the world in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form. And boy, do I have an extraordinary…and I might add smutty…guest for you to meet today. I’m delighted to welcome Laura May to the show.

Laura May is nothing if she’s not an innovator and she breaks new ground in this series too. She is the first of any of my guests to bring her erotica to us in the form of a diary. She is also the first of any of my guests to bring her erotica to her audience in audio form. Laura May is not only terribly interesting to chat with; she’s also amazingly funny. Brains, talent and a sense of humor; and she is just hitting her stride as an author. So look out world!

And to show you what I mean, Laura May will share with us a tantalizing selection of the fruit of her Erotic Mind. It’ll make you want to touch yourself impurely; I promise.

Laura May and I discuss:

  • Her erotic audio diary.
  • How she hit upon this unique idea.
  • The Creative process.
  • Adding a soundtrack.
  • The cutting edge of packaging erotica.
  • The joys of being rocked to sleep with a sexy story.
  • Establishing tension and character through voice inflection.
  • Meeting guys through Craigslist.
  • Writing under her nom de plume.
  • Her creative life as a child.

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

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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

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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.

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Boots Bryant Returns – Podcast #212 – 06/14/10

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The brilliant erotic photographer, Kevin Johnson, aka Boots Bryant, returns to The Erotic Mind podcast series today. This is Part 2 of our conversation and he shares more of what make his photography so edgy and compelling.

But wait, you didn’t miss Part 1 or our conversation that appeared here at this time last week, 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 in the sidebar to your right; type in Podcast #210 and Voilà! But don’t forget the #sign when you do your search.

Boots and I discuss:

  • His erotic writing pursuits.
  • The nature of erotic art.
  • The line between erotic art and porn.
  • His acclaimed Mask series and what it says about contemporary gay culture.
  • Sometimes needing to break from his immersion in sex.
  • The cost of being Boots Bryant.
  • Choosing his models.
  • His inspirations.
  • What the future holds for him and his work.

See more of some Boots’ stunning images below.

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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.

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The Erotic Mind of Boots Bryant – Podcast #210 – 06/07/10

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Hey sex fans,

We continue our special Pride Month guest star extravaganza today. I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming a true original in the world of erotic photography, Kevin Johnson, aka Boots Bryant.

Boots is here as part of The Erotic Mind podcast series. In our conversations with noted erotic artists we’ve uncovered quite a bit about the creative process involved in this specialized art form. We’ve visited with numerous artists who create their art in a variety of media. We’ve discovered that the term “erotic art” covers a vast array of visual and literary expressions; some very graphic, others are subtlety suggestive. But all reflect the irrepressible spirit of the human sexual experience.

Boots is first and foremost a photographer, but he is also an erotic author. He shoots mainstream fashion stuff as well as his edgier stuff. But whatever he shoots you can be sure that it will pulse with enormous sexual energy. His photography can be both exquisitely beautiful and stunningly disturbing. And often his images are both of these things at the same time.

Boots and I discuss:

  • His nom de smut — Boots Bryant
  • The Mask Series.
  • His commissioned gigs.
  • The three new series he’s working on.
  • His unsettling early life.
  • Taking up photography as a kid.
  • How he began to shoot nudes.
  • Finding his models.
  • His music hobby.

See some of Boots’ stunning images below.

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Sex EDGE-U-cation with Tonya Winter – Podcast #209 – 06/02/10

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Hey sex fans,

Ya’ll know June is Gay Pride month, right? And if you don’t believe me, ask President Obama. He made the official declaration again this year on May 28th, 2010.  As you may also know, he is the first president in our glorious history to do so. So hurray for him! And an even bigger hurray for all us queer folk on this 41st anniversary of the birth of the modern gay rights movement.

I have a knock-you-out line up of guest for this special month. And to kick things off, so to speak, we take another audio field trip. I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming another Seattle-based personality, the veritable Queen of Kink Couture, Tonya Winter. We visit with her in her cavernous new workspace, don’t cha know.

And you should also know that you’re getting a double bang for your buck today, because Tonya is another twofer. She is here as part of the Sex EDGE-U-cation podcast series as well as The Erotic Mind series. So yeah for that!

Tonya and I discuss:

  • Seattle being a hotbed of perversion.
  • Her new workspace in the SODO district of Seattle.
  • What accounts for her remarkable success.
  • Her unique designs.
  • Her humble kinky beginnings.
  • Her commitment to community service.
  • Her creative process.
  • Her secret grand plan.

Be sure to visit Tonya at her website HERE!

See some of Tonya’s brilliant work.

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