Talk Normal To Me

Tell a friend, to tell a friend - WE'RE BACK! This is our pre-launch to upcoming season 3 of TNTM. Our anniversary episode that never launched is here for your listening pleasure and Frank thinks its the best one ever... it's the longest too (2 hours long, don't be scared, Chile!)There's water sports and then there's WATER SPORTS.  This episode ain't about jet skiing or tubing, but you'll have to tune in to find out more. And if you've been tuning in since the beginning, join us in celebrating - believe it our not we've been talking normal now for one whole year. Happy Anniversary TNTM listeners! Starting on February 3rd 2021, we set out to normalize the topic of sex and we've had the pleasure of sharing in this adventure with so many incredible guest hosts, including this week's return guest Ibn Mack (@Ibnmack). Y'all likely remember Ibn from season one, episode four fondly named Butt Stuff. << If you haven't listened, what are you waiting for >> We are so blessed to have friend and supporter of the pod, Ibn Mack back to share his personal evolution and always fresh perspective on the topic of sex, sexuality and dare I say fluid in this week's episode, which is not only juicy, but education. Enjoy!Talk Normal To Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.  F+C

Y'all know what a Sporting Girl is? We had no idea either, but chances are we all know or have known at least one 'sporting girl' in our time. This week's episode is full of little nuggets like this one and you'll have to listen to find out more. On this week's episode we catch up with the younger sister from our previous episode (Screaming Sally) and break down her interview with brand new guest host, Shawn Durham (@jshawndurham.) Shawn is a former journalist turned writer, actor, and also one of Frank's castmates on OWN TV's reality dating show, Ready To Love. Shawn brings a thoughtful energy to this week's conversation as well as a lot of old school references regarding our interviewee's "sexual awakening" and growth. Enjoy!Talk Normal To Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.  F+C

Connection mades the sex stronger, or does it? You decide.  This week's episode helps us consider the importance of connection, growth and the negative impact of stigmas as it relates to truly owning your sexuality. We talk about this and some steamy other topics with friend of the podcast and former DC matchmaker Bridgette Hall (@hallbridgey). Bridgette brings a unique perspective and often times turns the conversation back around helping us think more thoughtfully about our own experiences and how they can relate to this week's interviewee. We are taking a hard look this week on the negative impacts of 'slut shaming' and judging a book by it's cover. We unpack the differences between your 20s and 30s and absolutely drag guys from a neighboring city (if you want to call it that). Get ready and enjoy this week's episode of Talk Normal to Me! Talk Normal To Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.  F+C

To share or not to share… would you be comfortable opening up your marriage or relationship? Polyamory isn’t for everyone, but neither is monogamy. In this week's episode (our Jordan episode shout out to #23), we share the mic with Courtney Nelson (@getemcece) from Season 5 of Ready to Love. She brings an unapologetic and authentic voice to show, as we breakdown the stigmas surrounding polyamory and open marriages. We also explore the impact of body image on sexual development and interest. This episode challenges us to remember that it’s all normal and there is not just one way to explore your sexuality in a partnership. Enjoy!Talk Normal To Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.  F+C

Soaking, is it sex or not?  We are wasting absolutely no time getting back into these hard hitting questions. After taking a tiny(ish) break, Talk Normal To Me is back! We are jumping back into our regular scheduled programming - having open conversations about sexual interest and desire with the intention of debunking any stigmas that may be tied to them. We thought it would be best to kick things off with a sidebar to help y'all better understand where we've been and what we've been up to, but this one is a little bit different. On this sidebar we welcome a special guest, Caren's Mom to share the mic and help us address the questions sent in, by y'all - our incredible listeners, friends and family. We dig into a wide variety of topics and put mom on the spot one or two times. It's worth a listen, so tune in, share and subscribe - and don't forget to tell us what you think! Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.

REST. That's what we did last week. We needed to take a breather and we appreciate your patience, but great news friends - WE BACK. On this week's episode we take your incredible questions and thought provoking topics and break each of them down. We are talking about all things hygiene, hot girl summer energy and the difference between gender identity and sexuality. It's a great conversation, inspired by great questions - submitted by each of you. We appreciate your continued support and  hope you enjoy this week's episode of Talk Normal To Me.  Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.

Anonymous-ish, this episode is a little different-ish. For the first time on the show, we bring on a guest host with a little secret (wink, wink). We share the mic with Sydney, but you can call her Syd. In order for our guest host to truly be herself, she felt the need to create an alter ego. We cover this and unpack this week's interview together, in our longest episode to date. Sit back, grab a snack and listen up. In this week's interview we discuss ethical non-monogamist (ENM) relationships, go deep into the app FEELD and share some thoughtful discussions around sexual openness, polygamist and the importance of intentional language and communication in open relationship dynamics. There is a ton covered in this episode, we hope you ENJOY!Talk Normal To Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.  F+C

From BOARDROOM to BEDROOM, in episode 17 we welcome Craig Cassey to share the mic and educate us in our first, TNTM Threesome for the season. TNTM Threesomes are designed to bring professionals in the field of sex to the forefront of the conversation to help education our listeners and expand our minds beyond our standard conversation and anonymous interviews. Craig Cassey,  is an executive life and sex coach who believes everyone deserves a life of abundance, adventure, and authenticity. Through his work he sees daily the impact and interconnectedness of our sex life on all areas of our existence and supports his clients in getting the fullest self-expression they can no matter if it’s with their business, their lovers, or their own self-pleasure.You can learn more about Craig and his services  via his website (www.craigcassey.com) or instagram (@craigcasseyjr). Check him out, reach out and please ENJOY this episode of Talk Normal To Me. Talk Normal To Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.  F+C

SEASON TWO has official begun, but are YOU ready?  We've been waiting to get back on the mic and introduce this new season of Talk Normal To Me (TNTM) to you. This season we continue the work we started in season one, normalizing people's sexual interest and desires + throw in a sexy twist with TNTM Threesomes, stay tuned to learn more. To get us started, we stick with what we know and highlight an anonymous interview with a little help from our friends. In episode 16, we welcome Dawson (@thatsaintlife) onto the show to break down some of our favorite topics like butt stuff and foot fetishes, while sharing his insights and experiences with relationships and sex. If you do not already know this man and you live in the DC area, get to know him. He is a proud Haitian man, with contagious energy and a way with words.  We are excited to bring him to the mic in our first episode of season two. Enjoy!Talk Normal To Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.  F+C

This is the LAST EPISODE of the season! We've been grinding for the last three months and with this being our 15th episode it's time to take a little break, but before we do here's another Sidebar where we answer your questions and spill tea on exciting details about our upcoming season two. We don't want to spoil it, but there is some added bonus content a former interviewee left for us that we are finally exposing on this Sidebar... Best Orgy Rules & Tips!! You definitely want to hear this. Enjoy friends, we sure as hell did!Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.

Midwest or Bust?! Nah. We're DC through and through, but this week we listen to a Midwest transplant talk us through his approach to casual sex and relationships in the nation's capital.  We break it all down with DC native and creative content queen Erin Hill (@hillea).Don't forget to peep her photography work @erinpointandshoot - you'll want to follow to find out what's new and what's tasty in DC.This episode hits on some familiar topics like butt stuff, on night stands (ONS) and introduces the tough reality of ghosting culture. We once again, determine that communication is the key to success in ALL forms of relationships, sexual and otherwise. Listen up and learn something, but most importantly ENJOY!Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.

What does it take to be the best? The best at what, you may be asking yourself - you'll have to listen to find out. This week we get down with Frank's sister from another mister and DC hospitality kween, Queenie Hoang. In this week's episode we unpack our interviewee's intellectual approach to sex, human sexuality, sexual health, and the kink world. This episode breaks down the dichotomy between the District's buttoned up nature, and buttoned down kink scene. Plus we scratch the surface on an important conversation about sexual trauma, and the impact it can have on an individual's relationship with sex. This is a great episode, with lots of little nuggets of information that you won't want to miss. Enjoy!  Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think it's normal talk.

Society does not define you, you define YOU. Be as structured or as fluid as you need to be to really know yourself. This week, we share the mic with who Synkami (Sin-Kah-Me), creative consultant and inspiration. They remind us you are not defined by your up bringing, neighborhood, assigned gender or sexuality, you are YOU, which could not be more perfect for this week's conversation. In this episode, we quickly debunk gender roles, traditional identifiers and societal pressures be, and act a specific way as it relates to our sexual preferences. We further our discussion about race and sex, looking at it through the lens of gay culture, locally and more broadly. And reiterate the importance of communication and loving yourself, above all else. Enjoy!Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think it's normal talk.

How we choose to live, it shapes who we become. We continue to find this time and time again. This week’s episode is no different, as we sit down with a self-proclaimed giver and our oldest interviewee yet. We breakdown their life experience with a friend of the pod, this week’s guest host Corey Gray. Corey is known throughout the DMV for his creative approach to storytelling from behind a lens. From fitness to food, if you’ve got a project - he can shoot it! See more of his incredible work on IG (@coreyagray) or peep his website https://www.coreyagray.com/. In this episode, our seasoned interviewee redefines what it means to be a giver and challenges the ideas of traditional monogamy.  They remind us of the importance of good hygiene and tolerance for thy neighborhood. We find (once again), a simple conversation about sex can open the doors to a broader conversation about the world and issues that continue to resurface in society - enjoy!Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think it's normal talk.

EPISODE 10 - can you believe it!? It's the first episode of the month, which means it's time for another SIDEBAR with your hosts Frank+Caren. We are opening the show up to you - once again! We answer your questions about us, about the show, about sex and anything else that comes up. In this episode we cover a ton and have a lot of laughs doing it. Thank you to everyone that contributed and keep listening, keep sharing, keep giving us your feedback and keep talking normal. Enjoy!Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk. 

What's with the spit? You'll have to listen to find out, but this is another exceptional episode and a continuation of last week's episode. We have the great honor of sharing the mic with a woman of impact, Grace Oak, Marketing Manager of The Juneteeth Foundation, dedicated to celebrating freedom and black culture. In this episode, we discuss how religion and conservatism can, in some instances, stunt an individuals ability to be who they really are and our interviewee's journey to understanding their own sexuality. We talk through the importance of normalizing our sexual interest and desires, as a means of understanding ourselves. Plus we continue to explore the  SHIFT in relationship between this week’s interviewee and last week's - only to reiterate the importance of surrounding ourselves by people that believe in us, all of us and allow us the space to communicate and be vulnerable.  This episode is hot - we hope you enjoy! Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think it's normal talk.

Stigmas, what stigmas? We don’t have time for stigmas, just education and evolution. Our guest host, Corinna Delgado, from The Drive on 94.7, says it best... EDUCATION. In this episode, we cover the topics of sex education and sexual health. We double click in, on the judgement and shame society can put on us, simply by not educating them on the topic of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections...because let’s be honest the word disease is rude. Plus we discuss a SHIFT in relationship between this week’s interviewee and next week, as the two of them come to terms with their sexual needs, desires and openly communicate both, resulting in a tough decision with a happy ending. Listen in this week and next to learn more. Both episodes are sure to inspire, but most importantly educate you, enjoy!Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think it's normal talk.

Label, no label it’s not about how you love, it’s who love and who loves you back. Our guest host said it best, “I like the wine, not the label.” Straight, gay, queer or otherwise this is a conversation we were lucky enough to have with our fabulous guest host, Christina Rheault.In this episode, we explore our interviewees sexual awaken, desire to be desired and have an open dialogue about some of the challenges that exist within the LGBTQ community, as it relates to acceptance and identity. We get introduced to a new term, ‘packing’ and dig deep into the importance knowing yourself and being true to your truths.Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.

Let's play a game... every time you hear the word comfort or comfortable - take a sip of your favorite libation. There's a good chance by the end, you'll be drunk, comfort drunk!In this episode, we welcome Sharon Kim, a real knockout to share the mic and her perspective. We chat through the emotional ties to sex, while addressing the digital dating landscape. We scratch the surface on dominate and submissive roles and some how end up talking about feet... again!Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.

One month in and we are having a blast! In last 3 weeks, we've met some incredible people, anonymously of course.  We've had some really thought provoking conversations about sex in our society with mindful and entertaining guest hosts that have only made our show better. We've uncovered the power of communication and the importance of consent. In this episode, we breakdown what's been going on in our personal lives and allow you all to ask us anything! This is the first of many sidebars to come, where we empower our listeners to play a more active role by submitting questions and topics they'd like to hear us cover. All while remembering, that we're not professionals - just two friends willing to start the  discussion to normalize the topic of sex in our society.  Talk Normal to Me (TNTM) is a podcast designed to create an open dialogue about sexual interests and desires. People call it dirty talk, but we just think its normal talk.