The Dark Side

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice are joined by Midori - for a very interesting and fun discussion. Most people know Midori as the quirky and glam globe-trotting sexuality educator, writer, and artist. Her classes are humanistic, funny and warm, revving up sex lives, encourage self discovery and personal growth. Some of you may also know Midori's long time leather community activism and ground breaking education work that challenges people to authenticity and passion. In 2001 Midori founded Rope Bondage Dojo (R) and later Forte Femme: Women's Dominance Intensive. Sainted by the notorious Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Midori delves deeply into HIV fund raising, her controversial installation art and performances, and dotes on her spouse and cats. Midori is originally from Japan, now based in San Francisco, where she strives to collect tons of frequent flier miles. Midori is the author of bestselling books "The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" and "Wild Side Sex" Sponsor: Shibari Niagara - www.shibariniagara.webs.com Links: Her dirt: www.planetmidori.com Her classes: www.FHP-inc.com Her Art: www.ranshin.com Her Rope Dojo: www.ropedojo.com Twitter @PlanetMidori Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlanetMidori Fet Life: http://fetlife.com/users/62156 Forte Femme women’s dominance intensive.  April NYC. Fall San Francisco - www.fortefemme.com Rope Bondage Dojo. Jan San Francisco, March NYC, July San Francisco - www.RopeDojo.com Passionate Bonds: D/s Relationship Protocol w Laura Antoniou. April San Francisco - www.fhp-inc.com/PassionateBonds.html

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice interview their most difficult subjects; two of the sickest, most twisted, perverted nut cases that you are EVER to find. You guessed it; Dark Angel interviews KnotNice, and KnotNice interviews Dark Angel - it had to happen sometime - LOL. Join us for an interesting look at what makes the Hosts of the Dark Side tick, where they came from, what deviltry they are up to, and where they plan to go. Sponsor: Franklin the Fet Jeweller - http://www.fetjeweller.com Links: http://fetlife.com/users/1305 http://fetlife.com/users/1361 http://fetlife.com/events/26776

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice are joined by the lovely lil'heather. lil'heather has been a VERY active member of the SW Ontario BDSM Community for the last 4 years; she is a regular Volunteer for most of the Ontario ETTDWSS and Sexapalooza Sex Shows, as well as a Co-Host for the "GTA sss" Group, and a Co-Host for the "Toronto TNG" (The Next Generation - 18 to 35). We get a look at lil'heather's entrance into this Community, as well as her perspective of the TNG Organization, and her part in it. The TNG is an age restricted (18 to 35) BDSM Social group who puts on Workshops as well as running a Fet Life Group and a Monthly Munch in Toronto (with attendance up to 90 kinksters monthly). If you are a young(er) kinky person; heck out the Toronto TNG and say hello to lil'heather. Sponsor:   Toronto TNG - http://www.torontotng.com Links:   www.fetlife.com    www.ehbc.ca   http://www.unholyharvest.ca

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice tackle the thorny issue of "Consent". SSC, RACK, as well as a brand new concept called - and this is no joke - PRICK. Dark Angel is understandably a little leery of trusting KnotNice's PRICK. The Law, a few interesting cases of things that have gone wrong, as well as things we can do to ensure we have gained the proper consent from those we interact with. Sponsor: Shibari Niagara - http://shibariniagara.webs.com Links: http://london.everythingtodowithsex.com www.fetlife.com   www.ehbc.ca http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/crime/article/786137--consent-in-advance-ruled-a-valid-defence-in-sex-case

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice complete their 3 part Series on Newbies - covering tips, tricks, and roadblocks to your exploration. Joining them again is Sir Phoenix - a newbie Male Dominant with his perspectives and experiences in his first steps in exploring his Dominant side in the real life Community. Sir Phoenix is a 40 year old Dominant male who has been exploring his Dominant side for about 14 months, but previously he spent 8 years as a submissive male. Bringing a unique perspective - Sir Phoenix contributes to the discussion on being new to the BDSM Community. Sponsor: Subspace www.subspacelive.ca Links: www.fetlife.com www.ehbc.ca

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice interview a newbie Male Dominant for his perspectives and experiences in his first steps in exploring his Dominant side in the real life Community. Sir Phoenix is a 40 year old Dominant male who has been exploring his Dominant side for about 14 months, but previously he spent 8 years as a submissive male. Bringing a unique perspective - Sir Phoenix answers questions on submission, relationships, Pro-Dommes, online, real life, mentorship, as well as his experience on both sides of the flogger. Sir Phoenix revealed alot of his history, mistakes, has a few interesting personal epiphanies during the discussion, as well as some advice for those who follow in the same journey. This podcast was so interesting that not only did we go 50% longer than normal - but we will have finish off the 3rd part to the "Newbie" series next week. Sponsor: Subspace www.subspacelive.ca Links: www.fetlife.com www.ehbc.ca

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice interview 2 newbie submissive females for their perspectives and experiences in their first steps in exploring submission in the real life Community. autumn is a 22yr old bisexual female submissive - autumn has known she was kinky for most of her adult life, and has been exploring for a few years; she discovered the local Community about 2 years ago and has been expanding her knowledge and experience ever since then. autumn is enjoying the new friends she is meeting as well as exploring her darker kink interests. lil-pita is a 38 yr old straight submissive - lil-pita has also known she was different all her life, started exploring online and within relationships for the past 2 years, and discovered and started to explore her local Community just 7 months ago. lil-pita, or "naked-pita" as we re-christened her (she did the interview nude - WAY TO GO pita!!!), is a submissive interested in slavery and service, and has been taking the first few steps in a D/s relationship. Both ladies revealed alot of their history, their fears, their mistakes, as well as some advice for those who follow in the same journey. This podcast was so interesting that not only did we go 50% longer than normal - but we realized that we needed to now interview a Dominant Newbie next (to give the other view),,, look for the next podcast to be "Dominant Newbies". Sponsor: BDSM London Munch - www.darkangellair.com/london.html Links: www.fetlife.com www.ehbc.ca

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice interview Tango. Tango is a very social creature;  who is friendly, approachable and helpful. She assists with various events such as the Community Dungeon at the Everything To Do With Sex Show and the MLT. A little over a year ago that she accepted the position of co-hostess for the Steeltown Munch. Shortly after that Tango was approached to run for the title of Ms. Central Canada Olympus Leather and won the title in August 2009. Recently Tango was invited onto the Board of Phoenix Niagara, and accepted the position with enthusiasm. She enjoys the work involved and assisting the community any way she can. On August 9th - Tango is presenting Kink-A-Thon in Toronto Ontario; a fundraiser to assist her entry into the 2010 Ms International Olympus Leather - being held in Los Angeles California. Come out and support your Canadian representative at the /International Olympus Leather Competition taking place in Los Angeles, California! The Olympus Leather organization stands up for the rights of sexual freedoms for the leather kink lifestyle. Sponsor: Shibari Niagara - www.shibariniagara.webs.com/ Links: www.fetlife.com www.olympusleather.com

This week Dark Angel and KnotNice interview the international presenter/educator Sarah Sloane. Sarah Sloane is a sexuality relationship educator from the Washington DC metro area. She has taught literally hundreds of classes for Sex-Positive, BDSM, and Relationship-oriented organizations and events throughout the US, Canada, and overseas for 9 years; she also works with individuals small groups to learn skills and techniques to enhance their lives. Additionally, she is a popular guest on numerous podcasts and internet radio shows, and delights in speaking her mind and creating dialogue with listeners across the globe. Sarah also was a recent Headliner for TEASE 2010, and is already scheduled to come back and join us for TEASE 2011. Sponsor: Chateau Sauble BDSM BB www.chateausauble.ca Links: www.loveuparties.com/sarahsloane www.get-teased.ca www.fetlife.com

Reviews - the Darkside Podcast review, and TEASE 2010 review. Dark Angel flies solo this week, so he reads some feedback mail from listeners and presents some statistics on listenership of The DarkSide Podcast. In the second half of the show DA goes over feedback from TEASE 2010 as well as his own experiences there. Sponsor: TEASE 2010 - www.get-teased.ca Links: TEASE 2010 - www.get-teased.ca Fet Life - www.fetlife.com

Dan dawn - Interview Since DA and KnotNice will be busy at TEASE 2010; this podcast is going up over a week early (July 14 is the schedule date, DA is anal,,, so here it is July 4th) - because we want to keep our listeners happy (or consistently annoy them,, whichever the case may be - LOL). Dark Angel and KnotNice talk to Dan and Dawn (of Ohio) - Hosts of the Erotic Awakening Podcast, BDSM Educators, Founders of House Metta, as well as contestants in the upcoming GLLA (Great Lakes Leather Association) Master and slave competition. Discussed are views of Community, Energy Play, Poly, D/s, as well as giving back and educating new people in our lifestyle. Check out Dan Dawn's podcast "Erotic Awakening" - at their website (it is one of DA's favs). Sponsor: Franklin the Fet Jeweller - http://fetjeweller.com Links: Erotic Awakening - www.eroticawakening.com Fet Life - www.fetlife.com Event Highlight: UOR (Under One Roof) - http://get-teased.ca/club13what.html

The Aftercast - Graydancer Dark Angel and KnotNice continue their chat with Graydancer and get deeper into the man, his history, and where he plans on going next. Sponsor: EHBC - www.ehbc.ca Links: TEASE 2010 - www.get-teased.ca www.graydancer.com www.ropecast.net Event Highlight Toronto Grue - www.thecontrolenthusiast.com/work/torogrue-2-mayday/ Event Highlight Vancouver Grue - website not available

Graydancer - Interview Dark Angel and KnotNice have a chat with Graydancer and talk about his Podcast, his writings, rope, and all of his educational Grues. Graydancer talks about his past loves, past accomplishments, and his plans for the future. We wrapped up the show with a highlight of the 2 Canadian Grue's - Toronto and Vancouver- both next in 2011. Sponsor: EHBC - www.ehbc.ca Links: TEASE 2010 - www.get-teased.ca www.graydancer.com www.ropecast.net Event Highlight Toronto Grue - www.thecontrolenthusiast.com/work/torogrue-2-mayday Event Highlight Vancouver Grue - website not available

Pervertables Dark Angel and KnotNice discuss how common and not so common objects are used in kinky ways. The Warped Duo discuss ways to open your eyes to see various and imaginative uses of things around you, for wild play, as well as improving your toy bag without burning out your wallet. Also discussed is various situations that can be perverted - for fun and joy. We wrapped up the show with a highlight of the annual Kapital Kink event; in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Sponsor: Shibari Niagara - www.shibariniagara.webs.com Links:TEASE 2010 - www.get-teased.ca Event Highlight Kapital Kink - www.kapitalkink.com

Sex and Toys - a Threadcast Dark Angel and KnotNice explore the use of adult sex toys - based on the "Sex and Toys" thread in the BDSM Ontario Group on www.fetlife.com Various people contributed to the thread, and the show opens with a special guest, "leigh{B}" who answered the posed questions live. Followed by several peoples input, and concluded with KnotNice, then Dark Angel's experiences. We wrapped up the show with a highlight of the annual Montreal Fetish Weekend, held each year over 3 days during the Labour Day holiday in Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. Sponsor: Phoenix Niagara www.phoenixniagara.com Links: Fet Life www.fetlife.com/groups/12