Pod Pod Cvlt Cast
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJoin Chastain, Kimmy, and Liz as they navigate life, love, learning, and libido in 2022. The Pod Pod Cvlt Cast is a sex-positive, self-compassionate, open-minded podcast that explores kink, kindness, and community. If you're striving to love yourself as well as others, exploring your gender or sexuality, or just trying to broaden your communication skill set, this podcast is for you!
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Bonus: Happy Halloween! (#6 Putting Out Fires: Anxiety)
October 31, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBHappy Halloween! Enjoy this re-release of our episode about anxiety! Content warning: Frank discussion of mental health. This entire episode is devoted to the discussion of anxiety and how it affects our lives and relationships. From jealousy to missed opportunities, the Pod opens up about negative self talk and fears of being in trouble. The good news is that nearly everyone experiences anxious thoughts and feelings, so you’re not alone if this affects your life. This episode discusses re...
Happy Halloween! (#6 Putting Out Fires: Anxiety)
October 31, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBHappy Halloween! Enjoy this re-release of our episode about anxiety! Content warning: Frank discussion of mental health. This entire episode is devoted to the discussion of anxiety and how it affects our lives and relationships. From jealousy to missed opportunities, the Pod opens up about negative self talk and fears of being in trouble. The good news is that nearly everyone experiences anxious thoughts and feelings, so you’re not alone if this affects your life. This episode discusses re...
#13 Sprankle!
October 29, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBSummary The Pod works through a twitter post meme by Dr. Eric Sprankle that lists some important stuff we should know. We discuss the differences between: vulvas and vaginas, sperm and semen, decriminalization and legalization, sex and gender, ethical non-monogamy and cheating, abstinence education and sex education, as well as BDSM and abuse. Warning, this episode contains references to Christian marital aids, The Hunt for Red October, and we discover that Dr. Sprankle may be... goth. Fol...
#13 Sprankle! (Stuff You Should Know)
October 29, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBSummary The Pod works through a twitter post meme by Dr. Eric Sprankle that lists some important stuff we should know. We discuss the differences between: vulvas and vaginas, sperm and semen, decriminalization and legalization, sex and gender, ethical non-monogamy and cheating, abstinence education and sex education, as well as BDSM and abuse. Warning, this episode contains references to Christian marital aids, The Hunt for Red October, and we discover that Dr. Sprankle may be... goth. Fol...
#12 Genital Warp (STI Testing & Discussion)
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBCan you beat the Pod's score of 80% on this STI Quiz?! Take it and find out! Host, Chastain, quizzes the rest of the Pod on their STI (not STD) knowledge and shares some interesting statistics. We talk openly about the stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infection, how we've seen testing discussed in the swinging/kink/polyamory communities, and when we think testing conversations should happen. We aren't medical professionals and this episode aims to share our opinions and experiences o...
#12 Genital Warp
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBCan you beat the Pod's score of 80% on this STI Quiz?! Take it and find out! Host, Chastain, quizzes the rest of the Pod on their STI (not STD) knowledge and shares some interesting statistics. We talk openly about the stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infection, how we've seen testing discussed in the swinging/kink/polyamory communities, and when we think testing conversations should happen. We aren't medical professionals and this episode aims to share our opinions and experiences o...
#11 Talk To Your Partner(s) (Whisper App Takeover)
October 15, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThe Pod explores the Polyamory groups on the Whisper App. Whisper is an online chat and meme community that allows you to post and communicate anonymously. Chastain shares the groups in which she lurks, and the Pod answers some Polyamory questions whether anyone wants us to or not. This episode contains frank discussion of infidelity, sex, and creepy internet behavior. When in doubt... just talk to your partner! Also, we're not experts. Mostly we're speaking from experience. This isn't ther...
#11 Talk To Your Partner(s)
October 15, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThe Pod explores the Polyamory groups on the Whisper App. Whisper is an online chat and meme community that allows you to post and communicate anonymously. Chastain shares the groups in which she lurks, and the Pod answers some Polyamory questions whether anyone wants us to or not. This episode contains frank discussion of infidelity, sex, and creepy internet behavior. When in doubt... just talk to your partner! Also, we're not experts. Mostly we're speaking from experience. This isn't ther...
#10 Kink & Kilts & Corsets & Tutus (We Throw Sex Parties)
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBDo you attend kinky parties? Have you ever wanted to? Well the Pod throws them! We share our experience and knowledge about the types of parties out there, how to get on the guest list, what to wear, and (most importantly) how to act! Pro Tip: Don’t be an asshole. This episode is chock full of tips, tricks, advice, and opinions. We aren’t experts, but we throw several parties a year. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is strictly coincidence. No Domly Doms were harmed in the m...
Bonus: Special Cvlt Cast Media Club (Celebrating 500 Downloads!)
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Pod Pod Cvlt Cast hosts celebrates 500 downloads with a BONUS, full-length sample episode of the Cvlt Cast Media Club! Thank you for listening! Normally our Cvlt Cast Media Club episodes are Patreon-Only, but we thought we'd give everyone a sneak peak of what they're missing! (Patreon Patrons, don't worry, you're still getting your exclusive episodes this month! This is a bonus for you too!) Would you like access to more episodes? Consider supporting the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast on Patreon. Ju...
Special Cvlt Cast Media Club (Celebrating 500 Downloads!)
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Pod Pod Cvlt Cast hosts celebrates 500 downloads with a BONUS, full-length sample episode of the Cvlt Cast Media Club! Thank you for listening! Normally our Cvlt Cast Media Club episodes are Patreon-Only, but we thought we'd give everyone a sneak peak of what they're missing! (Patreon Patrons, don't worry, you're still getting your exclusive episodes this month! This is a bonus for you too!) Would you like access to more episodes? Consider supporting the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast on Patreon. Ju...
#10 Kink & Kilts & Corsets & Tutus
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBDo you attend kinky parties? Have you ever wanted to? Well the Pod throws them! We share our experience and knowledge about the types of parties out there, how to get on the guest list, what to wear, and (most importantly) how to act! Pro Tip: Don’t be an asshole. This episode is chock full of tips, tricks, advice, and opinions. We aren’t experts, but we throw several parties a year. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is strictly coincidence. No Domly Doms were harmed in the m...
#9 Be Kind To Yourself (Self Care Part 2)
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB(Self Care Part 2) The Pod shares some life stuff, then tackles self care- answering two questions from our Patreon Patron, Jenny: "How do you manage self care with so many people around?" "How do you nurture your relationships with metamours, partners, friends, etc?" In this two part release, they work through a Self Care Assessment , examining their physical, emotional/psychological, spiritual, and professional self care activities. Learn the differences between proactive self care an...
#8 Be Kind To Yourself (Self Care Part 1)
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB(Self Care Part 1) The Pod shares some life stuff, then tackles self care- answering two questions from our Patreon Patron, Jenny: "How do you manage self care with so many people around?" "How do you nurture your relationships with metamours, partners, friends, etc?" In this two part release, they work through a Self Care Assessment , examining their physical, emotional/psychological, spiritual, and professional self care activities. Learn the differences between proactive self care and...
#7 Love Does Not Conquer All
September 24, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBToxic monogamy! What is it? How can we avoid toxic relationships. What is love? The Pod talks about toxic relationship cultures and their own toxic behaviors. This episode touches on possible solutions to toxic monogamy, how polyamory can be toxic too, and what "love" actually means. Yes, we talk about jealousy. No, we don't cure jealousy. @podpodcvltcast on Twitter We try to provide context for terms we discuss as well as a complete list of resources we find valuable on the topic of eac...
#7 Love Does Not Conquer All (Toxic Monogamy)
September 24, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBToxic monogamy! What is it? How can we avoid toxic relationships. What is love? The Pod talks about toxic relationship cultures and their own toxic behaviors. This episode touches on possible solutions to toxic monogamy, how polyamory can be toxic too, and what "love" actually means. Yes, we talk about jealousy. No, we don't cure jealousy. @podpodcvltcast on Twitter We try to provide context for terms we discuss as well as a complete list of resources we find valuable on the topic of eac...
#6 Putting Out Fires (Living With Anxiety)
September 17, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBAnxiety! Content warning: Frank discussion of mental health. This entire episode is devoted to the discussion of anxiety and how it affects our lives and relationships. From jealousy to missed opportunities, the Pod opens up about negative self talk and fears of being in trouble. The good news is that nearly everyone experiences anxious thoughts and feelings, so you're not alone if this affects your life. This episode discusses resources, therapy, polyamorous relationships and dating, and ...
#6 Putting Out Fires
September 17, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBAnxiety! Content warning: Frank discussion of mental health. This entire episode is devoted to the discussion of anxiety and how it affects our lives and relationships. From jealousy to missed opportunities, the Pod opens up about negative self talk and fears of being in trouble. The good news is that nearly everyone experiences anxious thoughts and feelings, so you're not alone if this affects your life. This episode discusses resources, therapy, polyamorous relationships and dating, and ...
# 5 Come For the Sexy Parties, Stay For the Friends (Meet the Pod)
September 10, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBEpisode 5 of the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast wraps up our "#PolyamOrigin" series. In the previous 4 episodes, we've met each of our hosts and learned how they came to be in long-term polyamorous relationships. Now we talk about the origin of The Pod (which our hosts call their polycule), how we started a capital H "House", and throwing kinky parties. This episode touches on the documentary, "Paris is Burning" and what Houses are. We also talk about our hopes for our physical home and metaphysical Hou...
# 5 Come For the Sexy Parties, Stay For the Friends
September 10, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBEpisode 5 of the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast wraps up our "#PolyamOrigin" series. In the previous 4 episodes, we've met each of our hosts and learned how they came to be in long-term polyamorous relationships. Now we talk about the origin of The Pod (which our hosts call their polycule), how we started a capital H "House", and throwing kinky parties. This episode touches on the documentary, "Paris is Burning" and what Houses are. We also talk about our hopes for our physical home and metaphysical Hou...
Podcast Launch Day Q&A
September 03, 2019 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Pod Pod Cvlt Cast hosts celebrate Podcast Launch Day with a listener Q&A! Hannah, Erik, Chastain, and Max answer questions about bdsm, kink, identities, how polyamory is viewed today, and role models! Thank you for listening and for your support! NSFW: Episode includes frank discussion of sex and relationships. For a list of terms and resources mentioned in this Bonus Episode, visit: http://www.podpodcvltcast.com/2019/09/03/bonus:-podcast-launch-day-q&a/ Support the show (https://www....
Bonus: Podcast Launch Day Q&A
September 03, 2019 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Pod Pod Cvlt Cast hosts celebrate Podcast Launch Day with a listener Q&A! Hannah, Erik, Chastain, and Max answer questions about bdsm, kink, identities, how polyamory is viewed today, and role models! Thank you for listening and for your support! NSFW: Episode includes frank discussion of sex and relationships. For a list of terms and resources mentioned in this Bonus Episode, visit: http://www.podpodcvltcast.com/2019/09/03/bonus:-podcast-launch-day-q&a/ Support the show
Podcast Launch Day Q&A
September 03, 2019 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Pod Pod Cvlt Cast hosts celebrate Podcast Launch Day with a listener Q&A! Hannah, Erik, Chastain, and Max answer questions about bdsm, kink, identities, how polyamory is viewed today, and role models! Thank you for listening and for your support! NSFW: Episode includes frank discussion of sex and relationships. For a list of terms and resources mentioned in this Bonus Episode, visit: http://www.podpodcvltcast.com/2019/09/03/bonus:-podcast-launch-day-q&a/ Support the Show.
#3 Not Here to Talk About Your Feelings
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBEpisode 3 focuses on host, Hannah, and her life growing up in a fundamentalist Christian church. Hannah shares her experiences with courtships, excommunication, and coming out to her family as queer and polyamorous. Content Warning: This episode offers a frank discussion of religion, family, and how they can harm. Our hosts also share their religious and spiritual backgrounds and how they relate to their identities as individuals in polyamorous relationships. For a list of terms and resour...
#2 Best Wingman Ever (Meet Chastain)
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast podcast we meet one of our hosts, Chastain, an alternative life and relationship coach. Chastain is an adult living with Autism who shares the benefits of learning how to set personal boundaries in polyamorous and swinging situations. Content warning: Chastain is very candid about sex addiction, sexual and emotional abuse, and being the child of an alcoholic. This episode provides a fly-on-the-wall look at an open marriage between two people who have...
#4 More Chicks? That's Awesome!
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode we meet Erik, one of our hosts, who considers himself an average, heterosexual, cisgendered, white guy. Erik is in a monogamish or "closed polyamorous" relationship in which he practices ethical unicorn hunting, group sex, and mindfulness. As a former serial monogamist, he grew up with a story book idea of monogamous love that never seemed to work out for him. This episode touches on coming out as polyamorous and parenting as a polyamorous person. For a list of terms and re...
#4 More Chicks? That's Awesome! (Meet Erik)
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode we meet Erik, one of our hosts, who considers himself an average, heterosexual, cisgendered, white guy. Erik is in a monogamish or "closed polyamorous" relationship in which he practices ethical unicorn hunting, group sex, and mindfulness. As a former serial monogamist, he grew up with a story book idea of monogamous love that never seemed to work out for him. This episode touches on coming out as polyamorous and parenting as a polyamorous person. For a list of terms and re...
#2 Best Wingman Ever
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast podcast we meet one of our hosts, Chastain, an alternative life and relationship coach. Chastain is an adult living with Autism who shares the benefits of learning how to set personal boundaries in polyamorous and swinging situations. Content warning: Chastain is very candid about sex addiction, sexual and emotional abuse, and being the child of an alcoholic. This episode provides a fly-on-the-wall look at an open marriage between two people who have...
#3 Not Here to Talk About Your Feelings (Meet Hannah)
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBEpisode 3 focuses on host, Hannah, and her life growing up in a fundamentalist Christian church. Hannah shares her experiences with courtships, excommunication, and coming out to her family as queer and polyamorous. Content Warning: This episode offers a frank discussion of religion, family, and how they can harm. Our hosts also share their religious and spiritual backgrounds and how they relate to their identities as individuals in polyamorous relationships. For a list of terms and resour...
#1 A Kinsey Hero (Meet Max)
August 30, 2019 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this first episode of the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast podcast we meet Max, one of our hosts. Max shares his story: a polyamorous straight man who has experimented with soft swap, swinging, closed polyamorous relationships, and an open marriage. This episodes provides a glimpse into what it's like to live with multiple partners and navigate communication in alternative relationships. We also talk about our hopes for the podcast, and share some resources we value. For a list of terms and resources ...
#1 A Kinsey Hero
August 30, 2019 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this first episode of the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast podcast we meet Max, one of our hosts. Max shares his story: a polyamorous straight man who has experimented with soft swap, swinging, closed polyamorous relationships, and an open marriage. This episodes provides a glimpse into what it's like to live with multiple partners and navigate communication in alternative relationships. We also talk about our hopes for the podcast, and share some resources we value. For a list of terms and resources ...