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Episode 31 Show Notes For this episode, we go pretty vanilla and make our way into the "mundane" - simply, we discuss learning new skills. One unique aspect of this episode is touching on how we, as folks with mental illness, have explored our interests and broadened our abilities. We discuss both creative and practical skills we have been developing over the course of this past year, somewhat prompted by quarantine. While there isn't a lot of kinky or polyamory talk, this episode balances personal experiences with tangible advice. Listen and let us know - what new skills are you learning lately?  Links to article from NHS: https://bit.ly/2ZeL8Tj & https://bit.ly/374oK3z Link to article about mental health and continuing education: https://bit.ly/2MNlanD Link to Khan Academy: https://bit.ly/3tRYKC2 Link to Crash Course: https://bit.ly/3a9JbxN Link to Discord application: https://bit.ly/3pOn311  Twitter: @knppodcast  Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com  Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com  Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode Notes This month's episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly Podcast will be delayed until 12 Feb 2021 Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

The Dom Will See You Now ASMR Shownotes Content note: praise, submission, ownership, gentle suggestions for relaxation, wholesome kink, caretaking, blindfold, slapping This is a short kinky "ASMR" which is mostly just a kinky audio with some ASMR-esque elements. You are the s-type and the speaker is your Dominant. You can imagine them as any gender. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 30: Sadism and Masochism Show Notes In this episode of the KNP Podcast, M & G discuss and deconstruct the typical definitions and conceptions of sadism and masochism (hint: it's not just sexual). They also talk about various types of sadism and masochism (emotional, physical, etc), their own journeys of accepting their sadistic and/or masochistic selves, and what their favorite implement for inflicting pain is. Content warning: this episode contains discussion of different S&M activities which can be triggering or disturbing (e.g. tickling and needle play). The discussion of tickling and needles starts at 41:20 and ends at 43:20. Link to the dissertation on "Useful Dangers": http://bitly.ws/b3My Link to the article on brats in BDSM: http://bitly.ws/b3MB Link to the article on processing your sadistic side: http://bitly.ws/b3MH Link to the article on embracing your masochistic side: http://bitly.ws/b3MN Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

New Discord Ad Shownotes There is a new fan made Discord. If you'd like to join a fun discord that is kink & polyamorous friendly you can use the link below to access the application. https://bit.ly/3pOn311 Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 29: Breakups and Makeups in Polyamory In this episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly Podcast, your hosts M & G will talk about breaking up and making up in polyamorous relationships. They discuss what it's like to break up with a polyamorous partner, how breakups can effect your other partners, and their different experience with reconnecting with exes. Link to the More than Two article Link to Bustle article Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 28: Star Trek (Mostly TNG) In this episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly (KNP) Podcast, your hosts M & G go boldly (and proudly) where no one has gone before, to talk about Star Trek! They will talk about Will Riker's "consent fetish", the progressive nature of Star Trek, kinky Klingons, and how everyone wants to date Captain Picard. Content Warning: Brief Discussion of sexual assault starting at 9:55 and ending at 10:29. Links we mentioned in the episode: 1) Article talking about Riker's Consent Fetish. 2) Article which criticizes the TNG episode Outcast. 3) Guide for LGBT themes and motifs in Star Trek 4) Article talking about Picard's and Q's relationship. Stay safe KNP audience folx! Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 27: Public(ish) Kink, Exhibitionism, and Voyeurism In the episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly Podcast, your host M & G talk about doing kink in public settings, the concept of third party consent, and if they enjoy watching or being watched at kink events. Also for the first time our podcast has been listed as a podcast resource for polyamory folks. If you'd like to check out the other podcast you can go to https://www.minkaguides.com/polyamory-podcasts/. Stay safe KNPAF! Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 26: New Relationship Energy In this episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly Podcast, the hosts M & G talk about the concept of new relationship energy (NRE). They define the term, discuss how it can affect your other relationships, and what you can do to counteract the negative effects of NRE on your other relationships. Additionally M & G talk about times they have experience withe NRE and a shift in their relationship dynamic. Here is the link to the article by Dr. Sheff. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 25: Nerding Out Inside In this (very late) episode of the KNP your hosts M & G talk about all the various nerdy things they've been doing since they started isolating themselves, from binge watching tv shows remotely to playing board games online. Here is the link to the Medium article that talks about Persona 5. And here is where M & G are planning on playing Go online. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 24: Kink in a Time of Coronavirus In this Episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly Podcast, M & G talk about how people can fulfill their kinky wants/needs during this time of social distancing. They discuss scenarios that people could be facing right now, such as being isolated away from all your kink partners or being in a long distance dynamic, and how to deal with these situations from solo play to creating tulpas. Here are the links to the articles that G mentioned about long distance relationships. https://www.lascivity.co.uk/how-to-do-long-distance-kink/ https://coffeeandkink.me/2017/10/15/kink-distance/ https://www.submissiveguide.com/dsrelationships/articles/playing-and-punishment-from-a-distance Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode Delay In this episode we are just announcing that we are delaying the next episode. The next episode will be released in two weeks. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 23: Polyamory in a Pandemic In this episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly Podcast, M & G will talk about being polyamorous in a pandemic. How they are both coping with social distancing, reevaluating needs, and finding way to maintain connections with their partners both near and far. Link to Guardian article about polyamory during the covid-19 outbreak. Link to Hard Times satirical article. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 21: Avatar the Last Airbender In this episode M & G talk about one of the best television shows, Avatar the Last Airbender. They will discuss their favorite characters, what kinks go with what elements, and how martial arts conveyed story. Listen to the episode to hear all that and more. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 21: Kushiel's Dart Show Notes In this episode of KNP, M & G discuss the book Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey. This alternate history fantastical adventure book hits on kinky, nerdy, and polyamorous elements. The podcast hosts talk about their personal highlights from the novel as well as some drawbacks. Listen to the episode to find out more about this unique story and why you might want to read it. (Content Warning: if you do plan to read the book, please be aware of depictions of sexual violence and assault). Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 20: Types of Polyamorous Relationships Have you ever wondered what kitchen table polyamory actually entails? Or how a person can identify as solo-polyamorous? Then this is the episode for you! M & G will talk about the different types of polyamorous relationships that can form. This information can be very useful as it allows people to approach polyamory from an informed mindset and create intentional relationships. Link to Affirmative Couch article about different types of polyamorous relationships. Link to Kimchee Cuddles which is a comic about polyamorous relationships. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 19: Firefly This episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly Podcast, M & G will talk about the tv show Firefly! This is one of G's favorite shows and M has just watched it for the first time. They are going to talk about who M views as the main character of the show, G's pet peeve about TV relationships, and discuss what kind of person Malcolm Reynolds is. Here is the link to the Bitch Flicks article discussing the Inara's sexuality. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 18: Fetishes and Fetishization CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains discussion of unwanted fetishization, ranging from hair color to gender identity to race. In this episode of the podcast, M & G get to the other question that was sent to us. This time we are talking about fetishes. How are we defining fetishes? What is the difference between a kink and a fetish? And the uncomfortable nature of unwanted fetishization. The start of our discussion about unwanted fetishization begins at 26:27 and ends at 37:44. Link to Merriam-Webster's definition of fetish. Link to Variant Sexuality (Routledge Revivals): Research and Theory which details the chimpanzee who became aroused by rubber boots. Link to 99% Invisible: Wild Ones Live which sings about the heron who was aroused by humans. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 17: Micro-cheating, Jealousy, and Compersion In this episode of the podcast M & G talk about the concept of micro-cheating; how it might relate to polyamorous relationships, how an accusation of micro-cheating can be used as a method of controlling a relationship, and the importance of framing when it comes to micro-cheating. They also talk about how compersion and jealousy can affect a relationship. Link to Time article that first caught M's attention. Link to Bustle article which listed survey results of what people considered micro-cheating. Link to Pyschology Today article talking about the difference between how men and women view cheating. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast

Episode 16: Mulan In this episode of the podcast M & G talk about the story of Mulan, a legendary warrior from China's mythic past. They discuss the history of the story of Mulan, how the Disney musical affected their lives, and the radically queer nature of the narrative. If you'd like to read the article click on this link. Twitter: @knppodcast Tumblr: www.knppodcast.tumblr.com Email: kinky.nerdy.poly@gmail.com Website: knppodcast.com The music in this episode is the Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. You can find more of Kevin MacLeod's music at his website. Support Kinky, Nerdy, and Poly by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/knppodcast