The Subspace Exploration Project

In this Bonus episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Calpi and Todd had an important talk with Author, Educator & Activist Race Bannon. We all discussed Race’s most recent book, his history of activism, politics & direct action, fascism and what that means for the kink, queer, trans and non-binary communities, as well as vetting and creating sa fer spaces.For the full version of this interview, join the Subspace Exploration Project Patreon.Patrons get early access to episodes, an invite to the Subspace Discord, and other perks. Help support the show and our ability to meet our guests where they are.Episode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/race-bannonthe Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SubspaceExplorationYou can find links to Race’s writings, projects, and social media here:Website: https://linktr.ee/bannonraceBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/racebannon.bsky.socialMastodon: https://woof.group/@racebannonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaceBannonChannelOn Guard Cigar Salon: https://onguardsalon.com/Kink Is, Divine Deviance, Foreword by Margaret ChoAn Anthology of Surprisingly Relatable True Stories About Sex, Power, and Joy:https://www.unboundedition.com/product/kink-is-divine-deviance-collective-anthology/Documentary film series: https://kinkismysuperpower.com/Also Mentioned:An Interview with Tony DeBlase about the Leather Pride Flag - Leather Archives & Museum: https://youtu.be/G3pBD6fzCKQ?si=N52ll7JSGLs1SkteShould Kink Be More Insular? reflecting on an older post of Race’s titled “Are We Too Inclusive?”:https://substack.com/home/post/p-152932586Race Bannon: Origin Story, Polyamory, and Affinity Groups:https://youtu.be/Q7nNiSvn2Ng?si=SMF2r627KAVSyGALFinding Me - Viola Davis:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58687126-finding-meJesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez - A Review:https://adfontesjournal.com/book-review/jesus-and-john-wayne-a-review/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Season 1 Finale of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay, Calpi, Razzum Frazzum, and Todd go deep on Group Play and the connections we have built. We discuss how Josh Pieters and Mollie Adler completely fail to understand Lily Phillips or the choices she has made. We recount recent hiccups in communication, how we supported each other, and how we might continue to explore group play while we process certain concerns.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/group-play-2-finalePart 1 Episode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/razzum-holiday-group-playCare And Feeding Of Werewolves podcast: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/care-feeding-of-werewolves-2158750RazzumFrazzum on Fet: https://fetlife.com/users/8047623Lily Phillips: https://allmylinks.com/lillian-phillips10Josh Pieters on Lily Phillips - I Slept With 100 Men in One Day | Documentary:https://youtu.be/mFySAh0g-MI?si=fO5ZGzo5mzRTq4MkBack From the Borderline - sleeping with 100 men in a day: a psychological deep dive into sex, self-harm, and Lily Phillips [Note: Mollie Adler does not appear to have any qualifications as a mental health provider or academic.] https://shows.acast.com/back-from-the-borderline/episodes/lily-phillips-100-men-in-a-day-documentary-onlyfans-reaction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd sits down with Calpi for a proper introduction. Ahead of part two of our talk about age gap dynamics, consent & communication, and the Lily Philips documentary, we realized we should take a moment to introduce our audience to our friend Calpi.Calpi is a multi-disciplinary artist and maker who grew up homeless in the Pacific Northwest. They have self published their comic "No Futures", worked diligently with various anti-fascist mutual aid groups, and served the community as a mental health focused organizational coach for high-need and low-income clients.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/calpi-tights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Todd gets personal with Razzum Frazzum. As we prepare to dive into the Josh Pieters documentary on Only Fans star Lily Phillips, and the Back From the Borderline podcast analysis of the event, Todd talks Group Play and ethical concerns around age gap dynamics. As a Dom with more life experience, how do we best respond to doubt and discomfort from a younger partner? This talk is the first in a series of conversations on consent, autonomy, and our urge to pathologize other people’s sexual expression.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationCare And Feeding Of Werewolves podcast: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/care-feeding-of-werewolves-2158750RazzumFrazzum on Fet: https://fetlife.com/users/8047623Lily Phillips: https://allmylinks.com/lillian-phillips10Josh Pieters on Lily Phillips - I Slept With 100 Men in One Day | Documentary:https://youtu.be/mFySAh0g-MI?si=fO5ZGzo5mzRTq4MkBack From the Borderline - sleeping with 100 men in a day: a psychological deep dive into sex, self-harm, and lily phillips [Note: Mollie Adler does not appear to have any qualifications as a mental health provider or academic.] https://shows.acast.com/back-from-the-borderline/episodes/lily-phillips-100-men-in-a-day-documentary-onlyfans-reactionEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/razzum-holiday-group-play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay and Todd get a chance to talk with Sophia Sky about art, camp, and the importance of community spaces. Sophia is the Executive Director of the Pan Eros Foundation, producer of the internationally renown Seattle Erotic Art Festival. The Pan Eros Foundation works to change the world’s ideas about sexuality through the arts and education.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/sophia-eros-campSeattle Erotic Art Festival: https://www.seaf.art/Consent Academy: https://www.consent.academy/Gallery Erato: https://www.pan-eros.org/galleryerato/Pan Eros Event Calendar: https://www.pan-eros.org/programs/upcoming-events/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay and Todd meet with Sar Surmic from the Consent Academy to discuss nuance and the evolution of consent culture and the language we use to discuss it. They talk about our capacity to take on the responsibilities of intimacy any time we engage with others, and the importance of trust to heal and repair when mistakes are inevitably made.Sar Surmick is a Marriage & Family Therapist, Professor, Identity Specialist, and an internationally known consent expert. She is the founder and director emeritus of the Consent Academy and one of the authors of the Consent Primer.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/sar-surmick-nuanceConsent Academy: https://www.consent.academy/The Consent Primer: https://www.consent.academy/the-consent-primer.htmlPassion and Soul Episode 104: https://www.passionandsoul.com/blog/audio/104-sarDrunk Church on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/drunkchurch/episodes/an-exquisite-slap-introducing-sexuality-beyond-consentAvgi Saketopoulou - Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk, Race, Traumatophilia: https://academic.oup.com/nyu-press-scholarship-online/book/51268Risking sexuality beyond consent: overwhelm and traumatisms that inciteBy Avgi Saketopoulou: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35312430/Knotty Productions: https://www.knottyproductions.com/Episode filmed at Gallery Erato in Downtown Seattle: https://www.pan-eros.org/galleryerato/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay & Todd get real and personal with renowned author & therapist Jessica Fern. After Hurricane Helene and the fascist-who-will-not-be-named was reelected, Jessica returns to discuss neurodivergence, jealousy, and the importance of building community in the face of catastrophe.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationJessica’s Website: https://www.jessicafern.com/Episode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/jessica-fern-returnsJessica’s First Episode: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/jessica-fern-parts-work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Subspace Exploration Project Clay & Todd talk with Dr Damon Constantinides about Joy & Intimacy in the face of Fascism. Damon, a Queer Trans sex therapist doing impactful work with queer and trans individuals and communities in and around Pennsylvania. Damon, Clay, & Todd talk about modern society’s fear of vulnerability and authentic self expression, while it turns out that’s exactly what community is built upon.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/damon-vulnerability-against-fascismDr Damon’s website: www.DrDamonC.comTrans Masc Sexual Pleasure Coaching Group: https://www.drdamonc.com/coachingTrans and Non-binary Consultation Group: https://www.drdamonc.com/tnbsupervisiongroup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Clay & Todd talk about their trip to the Folsom Street Fair. Attending kink events can be overwhelming. Openly celebrating Kink & Queer culture is a beautiful thing to witness and take part in. How do you navigate trips like these?the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/return-from-folsomthe Folsom Street Fair: https://www.folsomstreet.org/Breathe Toys: https://www.breathetoys.com/Knotty Productions: https://www.knottyproductions.com/Dumpling Time - Design District: https://www.dumplingtime.com/design-district Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Clay & Todd talk with Author & Educator Lee Harrington about Self Care, meeting the emotional, spiritual, & physical needs of our subs & dominants, and the importance of clear communication. With there being so many interchangeable terms used across the BDSM community, throughout our talk we see exactly how important it is to communicate clearly. The use of highly specific language, and tools for when we are overwhelmed & have trouble articulating our physical & emotional states help us to reduce risk, and make sure that OUR needs, and the needs of our partners, are met - in our play and our dynamics.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/lee-harrington-caring-for-domsLee Harrington - https://www.passionandsoul.com/Rose Fox - https://luckybatbooks.com/rose-fox/Meow Wolf - https://meowwolf.com/Raven Kaldera - https://ravenkaldera.org/Routes of Safety - Jake Earnst MSW - https://www.mswjake.com/resourcesThe Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9591398-the-girl-who-circumnavigated-fairyland-in-a-ship-of-her-own-making Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode Clay & Todd talk with their friend Freddie about how their relationship with pain has changed over the years. They all negotiate some sharps play wherein Todd does some needle art on both Clay and Freddie, which will be featured in the upcoming BDSM 101 Project. Freddie is a cheerfully queer and trans artist, actor, and writer. As a student of the senses, he has been exploring the worlds of kink and ENM for 16 years, and delights in any opportunity to infodump about it. Freddie also writes, acts, and produces an audiodrama called Care And Feeding Of Werewolves.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationCare And Feeding Of Werewolves podcast: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/care-feeding-of-werewolves-2158750RazzumFrazzum on Fet: https://fetlife.com/users/8047623Episode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/freddie-pain-thresholds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Todd days a pre-play check in with friend of the podcast, Freddie, aka RazzumFrazzum. Freddie is a cheerfully queer and trans artist, writer, and student of the senses who delights in the exploration of pain as pleasure.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationRazzumFrazzum on Fet: https://fetlife.com/users/8047623Episode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/freddie-pre-play-check-in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Clay, Ronen, Ever, & Todd do a quick check-in about their trip to the Folsom Street Fair at the end of the month. What are they going to wear? How do they strike a balance between being freaks themselves and being podcasters at such an amazing event?the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationThat’s the Point: https://thatsthepoint.com/Folsom Street Fair: https://www.folsomstreet.org/Pretty Pussy: https://prettypussycat.com/The Stockroom: https://stockroom.com/collections/hoodsJockMail: https://www.jockmail.co/Episode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/check-in-before-folsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Clay, Ronen, Ever, & Todd talk with Mx Knotty & Casper at the Knotty Productions house. They discuss Shibari, Fear Play and other Kink & BDSM topics, Sex Education, Community Building, and doing everything we can to reduce the physical & emotional risks in kink play. In the coming months we will check in with Knotty Productions at the Folsom Street Fair and return to tour their amazing Dungeon and develop educational content for the BDSM 101 Project.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/knotty-productions-1Knotty Productions’ Website: https://www.knottyproductions.com/homeKnotty Productions’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knotty.productions/Knotty Productions’ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knotty.productionsKnotty Productions’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Knotty-Productions/100093304703706/Knotty Productions’ Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/users/15734316Knotty Productions’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCROoPo5sIoloYYBIM1dVCrQKnotty Productions’ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KnottyProductions757 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Clay, Ronen, & Todd introduce Ever, a new friend and contributor to the Subs[ace Exploration Project. They discuss neurodivergence, their path of exploring gender expression, kink vs vanilla connections, being a top, switch, bottom and what they have learned by occupying these roles, their appreciation for deep impact, and being both kinky and queer in more rural areas.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/deep-tissue-ever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Subspace Exploration Project Clay, Ronen, and Todd talk with Tammy Jo Eckhart about Kink, BDSM, and Community Education. From developing interactive face to face lessons and online classes, to community concerns and curiosities, and potentially contributing to the BDSM 101 Project, TammyJo has decades of experience as a Kink and BDSM educator.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/tammyjo-eckhart-bdsm-educationTammyJo Eckhart’s Website: https://www.tammyjoeckhart.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Todd and Clay talk openly about their dynamic, their communication standards, and the BDSM 101 Project. In our quarterly dynamic review, Clay and I nerd out about age gap dynamics, neurodivergence, and the role gender expression and community play in how we perceive and maintain our connection.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/clay-todd-dynamic-review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Ronen, Clay, & Todd talk about fetishes, what Pride means to them, what they’ve learned in their talks with recent guests, and the upcoming BDSM 101 Project. The team discusses differentiating between a kinks & fetishes, learning how far we want to or should take things, as well as what queer community means and how to find a home in it.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/fetishes-pride-bdsm101 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Clay, Ronen, & Todd sat down with Lief Bound to talk about rope play, their core philosophies as a kink educator, vulnerability, communication, and community. Lief has been a rope Switch for 10 years. They got their start in the Boston rope scene, started teaching in Los Angeles, and now resides in the San Francisco area.As an international rope educator Lief partnered with co-teacher and rope bottom Icarus. Together they work to grow their kinky queer communities through art, education, and a shared sense of compassion and understanding that really shows in their work.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationHouse of Bound: https://www.houseofbound.com/@Lief.bound on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lief.bound/@LiefBound on Twix: https://twitter.com/LiefBoundLief on Fet: https://fetlife.com/users/2889413HouseofBound Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HouseofBoundExposure & Closure class on Shibari Study: https://shibaristudy.com/programs/exposure-and-closureEpisode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/feelings-game-lief-bound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Kink Roundtable episode we sat down with Emmett, Eli, and Crystal of the Breathe Toys family of kinksters. Emmett has been in the lifestyle for 10+ years and is one of the owners of Breathe Toys. Eli Munroe (E-liminal on fetlife) is an agender, queer, kinky, polyamorous, parent/grandparent, partner, chef and artist who shares their home and life with seven kids, a pack of dogs and their soul mate who puts up with their shit everyday. Crystal (sweetnfeisty on fetlife) is a bisexual, queer, kinky as fuck, switch, polyamourus educator/shop assistant/demo bottom who has over 20 years of kink experience and is submissive of Emmett and Dominant of Katicus.the Subspace Exploration Patreon: https://patreon.com/SubspaceExplorationBreathe Toys: https://www.breathetoys.com/As You Like It: https://asyoulikeitshop.com/Episode Page: https://www.subspaceexploration.com/subspacepod/breathe-toys-fam1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.