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Why open doesn’t mean “anything goes” The difference between rules, agreements and boundaries Asking permission vs. simply giving your partner a heads-up Whether jealousy automatically means something is wrong Sexual intimacy vs. emotional intimacy When a repeat hookup starts becoming something more Whether “don’t catch feelings” is even a realistic rule What responsibility open couples have to the people they hook up with Steve and Teddy play Ransom’s “Would This Count?” relationship stress test And the big question: What actually makes non-monogamy ethical? It’s a conversation about sex, honesty, jealousy, communication and the gray areas that no relationship label can completely eliminate. Hot Topic: On Hispanic Heritage Month we salute national radio host Enrique Santos on the heels of standing up to hate after posting congratulations to his gay friends who got married... Hot Topic: Bob the Drag Queen gets scolded for not updating his Grindr photos... Hot Topic: On the last day of Prostate Cancer Awareness we're sharing the importance of getting checked plus Teddy reinforces getting a colonoscopy and encourages us to watch the documentary "Andre is an Idiot". Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Teddy on IG: @teddyalexis Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually mean to “de-gay” your home? Would you remove homoerotic artwork when family comes over? Is nude male art treated differently than female nudity? Where is the line between art, erotica and porn? Being considerate of guests vs. censoring yourself Kodi’s first impressions of Folsom Street Fair What surprised him most about leather and BDSM culture Kink as sexual expression, identity and community Why queer spaces still matter Have gay men become more concerned with being “respectable”? And how do you know when privacy becomes shame? From what hangs on our walls to what we wear in the streets, the bigger question is: after fighting so hard to live openly, are we still sometimes putting parts of ourselves away when company comes over? Hosted by Steve V with Kodi and Lincoln. Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Lincoln on IG: @madlincoln Follow Lincoln's Protein Bakery on IG: @proteinbakery Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We get into: How Brad’s background and personal journey shaped him as an artist The origins of Season’s Breedings and that unforgettable name Turning homoerotic imagery into playful queer pop art Where sexuality, humor and fantasy intersect in his work Celebrating the male body without apologizing for desire Creating art specifically through a queer gaze How Brad develops his characters, concepts and imagery The response to his work from the queer community Why provocative queer art and visibility still matter What’s next for Brad and Season’s Breedings It’s a fun, sexy and fascinating conversation about art, desire, creativity and what happens when queer sexuality gets to be front and center instead of hidden away. Hot Topic: We play 'Thirst Trap' with Brad and determine who took the hottest shot of the week! Hot Topic: Is Grindr becoming everything but a hookup app??? Why are women on the app? Hot Topic: A Lesbian bar in MA is getting backlash for instituting a 'no mask' policy one day a week? Are we back to 2020?? Hot Topic: Are younger gays drinking less and are gay bars in danger of closing?? Hot Topic: Trans radio dj quits on air due to the parent company monitoring him... Hot Topic: Tom Cruise goes shirtless at 64...is there an age limit for gay men to take off their shirt? We discuss.. Advice: 'Why do I keep attracting men who think of me as a provider?' Visit SeasonsBreedings.com Visit Season's Breedings on IG: @seasonsbreedings Visit Brad on IG: @bradley2121 Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Teddy on IG: @teddyalexis Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode: Why imperfect plans can sometimes create the most memorable experiences The fellow partygoer who declared, “We’re the real New Yorkers—we showed up” Leather, exposed ass cheeks and dancing through uncertain weather The surprisingly meaningful conversations Steve had with gay men throughout the boat Why even the busiest among us still need time for pleasure, release and community How smaller crowds can sometimes make queer nightlife feel more intimate Steve and Diego’s romantic moment in front of the Statue of Liberty Bonding with neighbors, strangers and the people who briefly enter our lives Why marriage doesn’t have to mean leaving nightlife or adventure behind DJ Chloé Caillet responding to a rainstorm with “It’s Raining Men” How the people we meet throughout our lives represent different chapters, locations and versions of ourselves The difference between waiting for life to happen and actively showing up for it Sometimes community isn’t something we simply find. It’s what happens when a group of people decides to arrive, dance through the rain and create the experience together. Hot Topic: Troye Sivan is back with new single and video "Party" - are we here for it? Hot Topic: GotMik says 'stale drag' should look to 'Kings' as 'the future'... Hot Topic: D. Smith of Love & Hip Hop is re-transitioning back to a male and has a message to the Trans community... Hot Topic: JD Vance gets everything wrong in speech about The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! Advice: Grindr is affecting self-esteem in large city... Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Also discussed: Why Hank Social was created and what was missing from existing gay apps The difference between a social community and a traditional hookup platform Creating spaces for leather, pups, rubber, gear and other fetish communities Balancing sexual expression with friendship, education and genuine connection Privacy and discretion for men who may not be publicly open about their interests Helping newcomers explore kink without judgment or intimidation The importance of consent, communication, boundaries and aftercare Discovering kink events and connecting with communities locally or while traveling Why queer digital spaces should be built by people who understand the communities using them How Hank Social hopes to strengthen real-world brotherhood and camaraderie Can an app be sex-positive, NSFW-friendly and still encourage something deeper than an immediate hookup? Ido and Eido explain why they believe kink can be an entryway not only to pleasure, but also to education, belonging and lasting community. Visit HankSocial.com to learn more and join the community. Hot Topics: NY Democratic Congressional Candidate won't be shamed out of midterm race over BDSM photos... Hot Topic: Instagram influencer died from botched penis enlargement surgery... Hot Topic: "Crush House" is the new competition series that features OF models competing Hot Topic: Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan prep for colonoscopies and promote the importance of the procedure... Advice: At 35 someone wants to be a hot sl*t... Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPODCAST Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.