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In part 2 we talk about Chris's journey through to earning his title as Mr. CSW 2022, his thoughts and experiences on body positivity, and his new and thriving event known as, "Perverso."

Chris V (Mr. CSW 2023) talks about his journey as a leather man, weho queen, and  his years working towards the title of competition for the Mr. CSW leather title in Los Angeles. Get ready... for some more Leather Talk! 

Glenda Rider is a 59 year old leatherdyke who has dedicated the past 30+ years to Making Play Happen. She is an activist, an educator, a community organizer, and an event producer with a long history of contributions to the LGBT community, the Leather/BDSM community, and women’s communities across the country. Get ready, for some more Leather Talk! 

Michael Lara is the owner of the Bullet Bar  and the Mr. Bullet Leather title competition in North Hollywood, CA. Michael comes on the show today for our 100th episode to share his experiences and recollect some of his fondest memories in the leather and kink community of the years.   

This week we have a bonus episode where Scott and I speak about some of life transcendent moments and how experiences with kink and BDSM can not just be physical, but also psychological, spiritual and magical! 

Our next guest describes themeselves as a BONE-ified Butch Queen, and is known for skillfully entering the room purse first. He's involved with organizations such as Payasos and the AIDS Life Cylcle, and holds the titles of  Mr. Sister Leather 2020 and Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2022.   Get ready, for some more Leather Talk.

Deb has been part of the leather community for 23 years, known she was gay forever and came out with a vengeance 45 years ago. She is an adoring Ma’am, a wee bit bossy, genuinely tries to be nice, and ids as a Dominant. She has taught classes for the Leather Leadership Conference (San Francisco and Los Angeles), The Citadel, Northwest Leather Celebration, The Exiles San Francisco, EvoRev3, and The Big Pink House. She proudly served as Folsom Street Events as the Bootblack Concierge for Dore Alley and Folsom Street for many years with Boy Jean. Deb has an undergraduate degree in theology and a Masters in Theology and Social Work. Professionally, she retired from social work in 1999. She was a college instructor for the University of Minnesota and the Women’s Theological Institute teaching Leadership, Development Pedagogy, and Spirituality. She was a favorite presenter for many years at the National Social Worker Association teaching “Thank You For Being A Pain: Getting Along With Difficult People”. In the 1970’s Deborah was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota to be the first open lesbian on the MN Department of Corrections Advisory Board. She was awarded a National Community Service Medal for her work in building collaborations and her 30years of work with homeless families, domestic violence, and sexual assault survivors. Deborah was a columnist for Lavender Press (MPLS/ST. Paul) and Of A Like Mind (Madison, WI) and writes op/ed for Leatherati.com. She is Co-Author of Partners in Change: Building Collaborations.  

Our next guest has been in the Leather Community for 23. years. She’s served numerious leadership roles  and has been a part of producing and co-producing events such as the Northern California Leather Sir, Leatherboy and Community Bootblack titles. She’s currently the Den Mother for Ms. San Francisco Leather and holds the title of Ms. Alemenda Leather 2009.  She proudly served as Folsom Street Events as the Bootblack Concierge for Dore Alley and Folsom Street for many years with Boy Jean. Deb has an undergraduate degree in theology and a Masters in Theology and Social Work.  In the 1970’s Deborah was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota to be the first open lesbian on the MN Department of Corrections Advisory Board. She was awarded a National Community Service Medal for her work in building collaborations and her 30years of work with homeless families, domestic violence, and sexual assault survivors. Deborah was a columnist for Lavender Press (MPLS/ST. Paul) and Of A Like Mind (Madison, WI) and writes op/ed for Leatherati.com. She is Co-Author of Partners in Change: Building Collaborations.                  

Today is part 2 of our recording with Scout TheBootblack, whos been in the leather community for 20 years and holds the title of International Mr. Bootblack 2014. In this episdoe we talk more about Scouts journey to becoming a bootblack, and we encounter some sexy stories along the way.    Get ready, for some more leather talk.

Our next guest, "Scout TheBootblack," has been in the leather community for 20 years. Scout shares his experiences coming into the queer/kinky community at a young age, being raised by butch  Dykes, finding a leather family, and discovering much of himself from the perspective of a community bootblack. Scout holds the title of International Mr. Bootblack 2014, is the founder of PDX Bootblacks, and is a producer of Kinky Queer Weekend. Get ready, for some more Leather Talk!    Links LEATHER TALK https://linktr.ee/Leather_talk_mr.bullet LALC CAReS - Community Assistance Resource Service https://www.facebook.com/LALCCAReS/

Today we welcome back to the show Serafine, Ms. San Diego Leather 2019. 

Our next guest has been active in the Leather community since 2017. Their involvement includes starting the Trans Leather and Kink Collective in San Diego, CA. She  identifies as a  leather dominant, and currently holds the title of   Ms. San Diego Leather 2019.   

This week we continue with part 2 of 3, with Tom Trafelet as we discuss more about his coming to leather, and his thoughts on something he likes to call "sex magic."   Links LEATHER TALK https://linktr.ee/Leather_talk_mr.bullet LALC CAReS - Community Assistance Resource Service https://www.facebook.com/LALCCAReS/ Avatar Club Los Angeles https://www.avatarla.org/home.html  

Our next guest has been in the leather community since the 1980's and holds the title of Mr. Sister Leather 2012. Get ready, for some more Leather Talk!   Links LEATHER TALK https://linktr.ee/Leather_talk_mr.bullet LALC CAReS - Community Assistance Resource Service https://www.facebook.com/LALCCAReS/ Avatar Club Los Angeles https://www.avatarla.org/home.html    

Join us as we discuss the homo erotic film, "Equation to an Unknown."  "This long-lost masterpiece of gay erotic cinema centers on a handsome young stud who rides his motorcycle through a myriad of sexual encounters, from a soccer game's locker room to a dreamy and unsettling orgy where the film reaches its melancholic peak. Newly scanned in 2K from the original camera negative and directed with absolute grace by the mysterious Dietrich de Velsa (aka Francis Savel / Frantz Salieri): this former painter was also the owner and artistic director of one of the first transvestites' cabaret of Paris, La Grande Eugène. Years later, he collaborated with Joseph Losey on Mr. Klein (1976) and Don Giovanni (1979). EQUATION TO AN UNKNOWN is his only film and stands without a doubt as a masterpiece and the best French gay adult film ever made."- Plot description from IMDb. 

Sir Frank returns to the show to continue the conversation about leather, kink, and some of life's adventures.    Links LEATHER TALK https://linktr.ee/Leather_talk_mr.bullet LALC CAReS - Community Assistance Resource Service https://www.facebook.com/LALCCAReS/ LA Leather Pride  https://losangelesleatherpride.com