Sex with Strangers
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 401 ratingsHost Chris Sowa traverses the globe having interesting, informative, and – at times – hilarious conversations about sex … with strangers.
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Episode 28: The War on Porn
January 29, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBChris chats with porn performers Chanel Preston and Mickey Mod about the current state of the porn industry, why they oppose condom mandates like Proposition 60, and their work with the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC). Michael Stabile from Kink.com joins the discussion to talk about the rise of anti-porn forces within US politics and corporate America. Jerry Barnett, the free speech activist and author of Porn Panic: Sex and Censorship in the UK, helps us understand what's happenin...
Episode 27: Sex, Food, and Intentional Weight Gain
October 31, 2016 19:00 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MBChris chats with people in the feederism (sometimes also called feedism) fetish community. All 4 featured guests get off on gaining weight as well as encouraging others to pack on pounds. Two of these guests also work as professional fetish models. You can find out more about Kimmy Crush at BBWSurf.com, and Lily’s site is through bigcuties.com. The True Life episode mentioned at the end of this episode “I Have a Feeding Fetish” is currently available on Youtube.
Episode 26: Fighting the Trafficking Narrative from Alaska to Rhode Island
September 11, 2016 01:00 - 2 hours - 139 MBMainstream discussions of the sex industry have mostly revolved around human trafficking. In this episode we explore why that narrative is misleading and harmful. The interviews featured here were recorded in Nebraska, Rhode Island, Alaska, California, and Illinois. Guests include Terra Burns (Community United for Safety and Protection), Maxine Doogan (the Erotic Service Providers Legal, Educational and Research Project), Bella Robinson (COYOTE RI), Monica Peterson and Rex Hamaker (University...
Episode 25: Behind the Scenes at Kink.com with Quinn Quintana
August 20, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBChris explores San Francisco's historic Armory also known as the Porn Palace with kink.com tour guide Quinn Quintana. Quinn is also a comedian and the host of Hot Tub Interviews with Porn Stars. Quinn and Chris spent hours exploring kink.com sets, props, and cages. Don’t forget to check out the Vice article mentioned in this episode "Why Can You Go to Prison for Making Scat Porn?"
Episode 25: Behind the Scenes at Kink.com with Quinn Quintana
August 20, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBChris explores San Francisco's historic Armory also known as the Porn Palace with kink.com tour guide Quinn Quintana. Quinn is also a comedian and the host of Hot Tub Interviews with Porn Stars. Quinn and Chris spent hours exploring kink.com sets, props, and cages. Don’t forget to check out the Vice article mentioned in this episode "Why Can You Go to Prison for Making Scat Porn?"
Episode 24: New York Continued
April 27, 2016 12:30 - 50 minutes - 58.4 MBThis episode features conversations that didn’t quite fit into the sex party episode but were simply too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Ames Bex makes his second appearance on the show. This time he talks about directing porn and his ongoing transition into manhood, both legally and physically. Ames also has a podcast of his own called Mister Bex Talks Sex. Photographer and Kink tour guide Efrain John Gonzalez aka Gonzobear, takes Chris through Manhattan’s Meatpacking Dist...
Episode 23: New York Sex Parties
March 24, 2016 12:15 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBSome of the parties discussed in this episode include Chemistry, Kinky Salon NYC, Myth, Spam, Hacienda, 2 House of Scorpio events: Countdown and Lip Service, Kinky Riot, Wild’s Playground, and Curvy Fling. We will also hear from Jack from Adult Socials. You can find more information about Wild’s Playground and Kinky Riot on FetLife. Both parties often take place at Pendulum Dungeon. Don’t forget to check out the full archives of Jefferson’s blog One Life, Take Two and to listen to e...
Episode 22: The 2016 AVN Awards and Expo
February 16, 2016 19:01 - 1 hour - 104 MBPorn performers featured in this episode include Ron Jeremy, Farrah Abraham, Nikki Knightly, Kelly Klaymore, MaseratiXXX, Carmen Valentina, Daisy Monroe, Piper Perri, Yasmine de Leon, Tyra Scott, Sarah Jesse, Angel Deluca, Lila Lovely, Riley Reynolds, Lacey Starr, Savanah Stevens, JoJo Kiss, Zoe Parker, Katalina Mills, Farah Valentine, Heather Lexi of Erotique Entertainment, Michelle Austin the voluptuous diva behind Kennston Productions and FTM.xxx, and Chaturbate cam girl Shannon ...
Episode 21: Sex Therapy
December 30, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBThis episode features interviews with: Chicago-based sex therapist Michelle Herzog from the Center for Mindful Living, global sex therapist Dr. Susan Kaye from the Institute for Mindy Body Therapy, and New York/San Francisco-based sex therapist and author David Ortmann. David co-wrote the book Sexual Outsiders: Understanding BDSM Sexualities and Communities with Richard Sprott. Articles discussed in this episode include “14 Women Tell What It’s Like Having Sex With A Micropenis”...
Episode 20: Sex in Iceland
November 20, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBChris travels to Iceland to chat with locals about the country’s infamous hookup culture, “end demand” prostitution policies, BDSM scene, and much more. This episode also features a couple of brief exchanges with Icelandic rapper Blaz Roca.
Episode 19: Sex with Fetish Filmmakers
July 08, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBChris chats with a variety of fetish filmmakers. He talks pegging with adult actress Candi Apple aka the Strap-On Princess, sploshing with the Pie Master and Angel Rose from sexyslapstickvideos.com, smoking fetish with Clif from USA Smokers and Don from Smoking Kittens Productions, and Shoe-play and vore with Bob a filmmaker with 8 different shoe-play stores on clips4sale.com.
Episode 18: Alpacas Gone Wild
May 24, 2015 19:00 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode we take a detour from human sexuality and dive into the sexual triumphs and tragedies of livestock. Chris visits two farms in Washington state where he encounters horny alpacas, genetically perfect pigs, and some very confused birds. Chris also chats with comedian Tamale Sepp about her former life as a champion dairy judge and horse semen scientist. Finally, Chris interviews two hu-cow erotica authors (Gemma Wolf and Narcissa Rivers) about the “human cow” fetish and the surpri...
Episode 17: Fifty Shades of Evil
March 23, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBChris travels to Clearwater, Florida to chat with couples spending Valentine’s Day at the world’s first Hooters. But this episode mainly focuses on conversations with three professional dominatrixes –Svetlannah Doll, Calista Curves, and Domina Vera Lamarr— whom Chris coaxed into seeing Fifty Shades of Grey. Master Hook, a lifestyle master, also shares some thoughts on the film. And finally, we check in with Fiona from the porn clerks episode to learn about how the Fifty Shades series has impa...
Episode 16: Professional Phone Sex
February 12, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBChris chats with several phone sex performers and even sits in on a 9-hour no-taboos phone sex shift.
Episode 15: Sex with Age-Players
January 05, 2015 19:00 - 55 minutes - 63.8 MBFrom adult babies to naughty school girls. Chris explores the world of age-play, a place where consenting adults can be kids again.
Episode 14: Sex Positive Portland
December 05, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBChris travels to Portland where he talks to some key figures in the city’s expansive sex positive community. Topics include polyamory, play parties, furies, Sex Positive World, the PDX Kink Calendar, the Catalyst Art and Cultural Space, and the InHerTube sex toy company. Chris also visits Casa Diablo the world’s first vegan strip club.
Episode 13: Sex with Mormons
November 20, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBChris travels to Utah to chat with current and former LDS members about the sexual politics of the Mormon Church. Guests include everyone from a Salt Lake City escort to an anti-porn activist at Brigham Young University.
Episode 12: Sex with Porn Clerks
September 29, 2014 19:00 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBChris talks with one former and two current porn clerks about why sex shops continue to thrive in the Internet age.
Episode 11: Sex with Rent Boys
September 11, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBChris chats with 1 former and 2 current male escorts. The former being podcaster, sex worker advocate, and writer Eric Barry. You can find Eric's show, Full Disclosure, on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and at FDpod.com. Topics discussed in this episode include fisting, scat, incest play, gay-for-pay, and Nancy Reagan.
Episode 10: Sex with Strippers
August 21, 2014 19:00 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBChris talks with 3 Chicago strippers about cocaine, lap dances, bachelor and bachelorette parties, "extras," golden showers, stalkers and much more.
Episode 9: Financial Domination
July 31, 2014 19:00 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MBChris explores the topic of financial domination, a fascinating virtual form of BDSM.
Episode 8: Sex, Drugs, and Equality at Chicago Pride
July 24, 2014 19:00 - 47 minutes - 54.5 MBChris chats with L's, G's, B's, T's, Q's, I's, A's, and some folks who are too cool for labels at the 2014 Chicago Pride Parade.
Episode 7: Sex in Mumbai
July 10, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBChris travels to Mumbai, India where he discusses transgender issues, arranged marriages, fairness creams, and sex work with a delightful array of locals. This episode also features a conversation with feminine image consultant and founder of Nouveau She, Monica Prata.
Episode 6: Sex in Boomtown USA
May 22, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBChris travels to Williston, North Dakota to investigate the impact of the oil boom and subsequent migration of thousands of men from around the world to this small community.
Episode 5: Adventures in Sex Work
May 08, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBThis episode draws on conversations recorded in Tokyo, New York, New Orleans, and Chicago. Topics explored include tickle porn, traditional porn, fetish modeling, stripping, prostitution, sugar daddies, and much more. Guests include a $750-an-hour gigolo and America's favorite 62-year-old escort, Erin.
Episode 4: Sex at Mardi Gras
April 24, 2014 19:00 - 51 minutes - 59 MBChris travels to New Orleans during Mardi Gras to chat with party people from around the world. He also sits down with some sex workers, including a 62-year-old escort. This episode also features a conversation with sex columnist and author Stefanie Iris Weiss about her most recent book Eco-Sex: Go Green Between the Sheets and Make Your Love Life Sustainable.
Episode 3: Dungeon Fetish Party
April 10, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBChris attends a fetish party at Continuum Dungeon in Chicago where he interviews three professional dominatrixes and an array of attendees ranging from lifestyle kinksters to vanilla onlookers. Guests include Mistress Cleo LaVamp, Mistress Desiree Demonix, and Mistress Elena Croft. This episode also features a conversation with BDSM and kinky sex educator and blogger Tynan Fox, recorded in St Paul, MN. If you liked this episode I recommend listening to episode 442 of the RISK! Podcast entitle...
Episode 2: Grindr in Wyoming
March 27, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBChris chats with Grindr users in Wyoming, meeting some fascinating characters with surprising backstories. He also picks up quite a bit of new terminology along the way. Topics discussed include hookups, otters, creeps, money offers, religion, married guys, and much more.
Episode 1: Sex in Tokyo
March 13, 2014 23:26 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBChris travels to Tokyo to explore Japanese sex culture. Topics discussed include host and hostess clubs, happening bars, Japanese rope bondage, love hotels, maid cafes, train groping, Western media attention, and much more.