Join Chastain, Kimmy, and Liz as they navigate life, love, learning, and libido in 2022. The Pod Pod Cvlt Cast is a sex-positive, self-compassionate, open-minded podcast that explores kink, kindness, and community. If you're striving to love yourself as well as others, exploring your gender or sexuality, or just trying to broaden your communication skill set, this podcast is for you!
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Chastain, Kimmy, & Liz explore Pornhub's 2021 Year in Review and share their individual approaches to porn. This episode touches on compulsive behavior disorders, abuse, and a WHOLE LOT of explicit content. And butt stuff. You've been warned! Click here for resources and references from this episode! Support the show…
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The Pod Pod Cvlt Cast Iteration 1 tackled anxiety in the first season of the podcast. Chastain, Kimmy, and Liz delve into anxiety, society, collective trauma, loss, and so much more. Get cozy and gather your self care items. This episode is guaranteed to make you question... Click here for resources and references from this episode! Support the sho…
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Meet Hank, a straight, white, cis-gendered man in the wild. Does he represent the general SWCM population? Find out on this episode of the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast! Hank shares how he lost his innocence on his first Navy deployment, some music Chastain hasn't heard, and we nail down what makes Hank... "Hank" for his Tinder profile! Bonus: Tips for dating …
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Convulsive Beauty & Liz's Wabi-Sabi
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Content Warning: Mention of Suicide Wabi Sabi! The Japanese concept of the beauty of our imperfections. We spend time chatting with new co-host, Liz, about their art, the convulsive nature of beauty, how "Dinosaurs" introduced them to the idea of polyamory, and a lot of poop. Also in this episode, Kimmy candidly discusses her battle with cancer, we…
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New co-hosts, Kimmy & Liz, join Chastain on the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast! This week we meet Kimmy and how, as Gen Xer, her life is exploding, and why she thinks no one wants to hear about it. Liz nerds out about astrological things and tells us not to answer those texts from exes. We all get a little emotional about how much we value our friendship. Early…
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How do you actually feel your feelings? Through the magic of TikTok, a trip to Vegas, and one sad-ass, lonely Christmas... Chastain discovers how to do just that. Learn a new skill for feeling your fucking feelings (the RAIN method by Tara Brach), and, while you're at it, judge Chastain for drinking instant coffee. Go ahead. It's fine. They won't m…
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Content Warning: This episode contains mention of mental health challenges, suicide, and abuse. There once was a podcast hosted by four and now that podcast is very much no more. However, one host has their foot in the door. So here's Chastain... back at the mic, and they're going to tell you what's in store! Chastain shares some hard things, soft …
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We stand with #BlackLivesMatter. NO JUSTICE? NO PEACE! We're still on a recording break, but this is important. If you can't do ANYTHING else... you can do this: Sign this petition- https://blacklivesmatter.com/defundthepolice/ Love, The Pod Support the showBy PodPodCvltCast
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#44 No Justice? No Peace. Black Lives Matter
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We stand with #BlackLivesMatter. NO JUSTICE? NO PEACE! We join fellow podcasters in protesting to support #BlackLivesMatter because Black Lives Matter. We also discuss Pride, Marsha P. Johnson, and how you can help. Please use the resources linked below for detailed information. Be safe, be involved. Resources & References Are you on a news or soci…
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#43 A Sex Addict Learns Boundaries (CatchVp Ep #2)
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We’re taking a mental health break, so enjoy our second episode. This Catch Vp Ep focuses on Chastain, our producer and a host, and a life and relationship coach. Chastain is an adult living with Autism who shares the benefits of learning how to set personal boundaries in polyamorous and swinging situations. Content warning: Chastain is very candid…
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#42 A White, Cis-Het Man in An Open Marriage (CatchVp on Ep #1)
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We're taking a breather, so enjoy our very first episode. This Catch Vp Ep introduces you to the Pod, Max/Hannah/Chastain/Erik... and focuses on Max and how he came to live with his wife and girlfriend. The Pod Pod Cvlt Cast is graphic, openly discusses sex and relationships, and can touch on trauma and abuse at times. We are as honest as we can be…
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#41 In Which We Discussed Dick (CatchVp Ep #28)
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This was Ep#28. There are two things missing from conversations about toxic masculinity and body positivity: positive masculinity and penis appreciation. Hello, we're the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast and we're here to talk to you about dicks, pics, consent, getting naked at parties, and comparison culture. This CatchVp (catch up) episode is to give us a regro…
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Some people are far away from one another and sometimes they want to get sexy or feel close or something. We started with the intention to give tips for "doing it" long-distance style, but we discovered that the true meaning of long-distance sexy times... is friendship. If you're into awkward pauses, this episode is for you! We also delve into the …
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This Tuesday, 4/21, we're talking about nonmonogamy and bdsm/kink representation in the media! Subscribe now so you don't miss it! Or find our past episodes at podpodcvltcast.com ! We had a more specific discussion for our Patreon Patrons about the Tamron Hall show, so if you're aching for some Pod Pod Cvlt Cast, why not join the Cvlt Cast Media Cl…
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#39 Pod Pop Cvltcure Clash (Media Representation)
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Why is media representation important for people who are nonmonogamous or kinky or LGBTQ? How does it affect our personal growth and relationships? This week we talk about media representation in a broader sense and the trends we see in film and television. We have a more focused discussion in our tenth episode of the Cvlt Cast Media Club. If you'r…
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We don't know about you, but we needed to do something SILLY to break the tension of this whole Pandemic thing. We played a Cards Against Humanity inspired game called Remote Insensitivity together online. Content warning: this game is intentionally offensive and we do our best to keep within our core values as humanists and feminists. We also just…
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This week the Pod blows off some steam and plays a game. Absolutely NSFW and probably offensive. We did our best. Episode coming out Tuesday 4/14/2020 CW: Simpsons references, maniacal laughter If you're new to the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast, visit us on our website! PodPodCvltCast.com! The Pod Pod Cvlt Cast is a podcast about life, love, learning, and libi…
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Are you new to the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast? We don't like wasting our time either. Here's a taste of our personalities and our intention. We're four polyamorous people sharing our life, love, learning and libido as we explore polyamory and kink. Our first 5 episodes give you a great introduction to who we are as hosts and our goals for this podcast. If y…
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The Pod crashes an isolation date; gives updates on Pandemic Projects and self care; Chastain shares her experience attending an online sex toy party; and we dive deep into assumptions about topping, bottoming, dominance, and submission. Why do we consider some sexual positions, acts, and forms of play to be dominant or submissive as a society? We …
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The Pod talks about how they're doing and gives tips for dating and romance in the time of Covid-19, the novel corona virus. Chastain shares some Podfest Media Expo 2020 adventures and gives shout outs to the people who got her there, helped her while she was there, and made her time there awesome. FYI: This episode was delayed to make sure include…
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#34 Duke of Burgundy (Cvlt Cast Media Club Treat!)
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Enjoy fourth episode of the PATREON EXCLUSIVE Cvlt Cast Media Club is a urine-filled, lesbian fever dream. We watched The Duke of Burgundy and Chastain got aroused, Erik was bored, Hannah was smartly analytical, and Max was mad that there weren't any Dukes. You know how we roll. To hear more episodes like this, support us on Patreon! Visit podpodcv…
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#33 Feeld, FOSTA, & Porn By The Numbers
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Will Max and Hannah ever be declared a couple on the Feeld dating app? Did FOSTA SESTA actually do anything to solve human sex trafficking? Are sex workers happy with their fate? How many women watch porn? What's the most popular porn category in Bulgaria? Who is Belle Delphine?! Find out all of this AND MORE! Honestly, this episode is not for the …
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#32 Disrupting the Bystander (Handling Harm in Our Communities)
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Policing harm in the polyamory and BDSM communities can be challenging. When consent is violated, when people are assaulted, when people commit assault... we often shy away from victim and perpetrator. In A.V. Flox's important first book, Disrupting the Bystander: When #metoo Happens Among Friends, we learn that we should do the opposite. We should…
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#31 Sexual Confections: Advice for People Who Didn't Ask Us
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Back by popular demand, we answer questions from the Whisper App that no one asked us to answer in the first place! From dating, relationships, and sex advice, to deeper issues like how to have sex with mermaids... the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast gives out bad advice! (With a little bit of good advice snuck in because we're self-respecting podcasters or some…
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#30 The Swiping Game (Dating Appstravaganza!)
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What's the best mainstream dating app for non-monogamous / polyamorous people? Tinder? OKCupid? Bumble? Where can swingers hook-up? Where can you find a couple to fulfill your throuple dreams? We review the apps we've used, and check out a newer app called Feeld. Hannah's never used a swiping app, so the Pod helps her create the perfect profile. Da…
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#29 Orgies Like A Brazilian Steakhouse
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How do you make sure that you and your partner are comfortable with everything you do at a sexy party? How do you prevent "unsexifying" the moment when you pause for negotiation and consent checks? How do you handle it when you feel upset at a sexy party, or your partner, or both of you? The Pod has answers, anecdotes, advice, and more. We'll tell …
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There are two things missing from conversations about toxic masculinity and body positivity: positive masculinity and penis appreciation. Hello, we're the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast and we're here to talk to you about dicks, pics, consent, getting naked at parties, and comparison culture. We also answer Patron questions from Patreon.com/PodPodCvltCast! Find…
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#27 Slow Rides Are Boring (Polyamory on Vacation)
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Three couples went on vacation together but there were only 4 people. How does that work? Polyamory! The Pod went to Orlando, Florida for a long-planned-for and much-needed vacation. Find out what it’s like to travel while polyamorous, road trip, and get great Disney photos. We also scoured the Whisper-verse for information about the local nonmonog…
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#26 Paris Is Burning (Cvlt Cast Media Club Archive)
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The Pod was on vacation last week, so you're getting access to one of our Patreon-exclusive episodes! Our Patrons voted for their fave episodes and chose this one for you. Thank them by making sure you're subscribed to the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast, sharing us with friends/loved ones/social groups... or absorb some of their power by becoming a Patron yours…
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The second part of our Glossary episode! We get a bit more advanced, a bit kinkier, and more personal. Meanwhile, the world is a literal tire fire, so... Our hearts are with Australia, click here to see how you can help. For a full list of terms and references from this episode, visit podpodcvltcast.com Social Meteors Instagram: @cvltwithav Twitter…
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Welcome back to the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast! We're kicking off Season Two with a back-to-basics episode to create a glossary/lexicon/list (a something) of polyam and kink terms. If you're enjoying the podcast, please share it with your Facebook, Fetlife, and Reddit groups! Last season we dipped our toes into the world of podcasting and shared our journey…
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#23 Dog on a Hot Aluminium Roof (Happy New Year!)
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Thanks for surviving the last quarter of 2019 with the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast! Our first season comes to an end with this episode. Don't worry! We'll be back next year with bigger, better, bolder episodes or something. Content warning: we talk about sexy parties, graphic cartoons, cats wearing clothes, feelings, hopes, dreams, and Erik might be a Jedi. …
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#22 Pod Pod Meat Flask (Coming Out)
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We, the Pod, discuss coming out as non-monogamous (specifically polyamorous, since that is our wheel-house) and kinky to medical professionals, friends, co-workers, and family. We discuss not only the differences in the emotional impact it can have on someone coming out, but on the person to whom one reveals personal information. PS, find out why y…
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America’s Sweetheart, Dolly Parton, has tried to stay relevant since the start of her career in the 1950s. She’s also tried to stay monogamous and faithful to one man. Her latest book, Dolly on Dolly, talks about some failures at both. She sometimes describes her marriage as “free and open.” She also says she doesn’t care if he flirts. She also cal…
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#20 "Speaking Frankly: Non-monogamy"
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CBS recently released a short documentary called “Speaking Frankly: Non-monogamy” available here. We’re non-monogamous, so we watched it! In this episode we break this documentary down, shed some tears, and question editing choices. We also objectify some titties and for that we are truly sorry. We hope to do better in the future. This episode cont…
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Tell Us About Your Polyam & Kink Fam Holiday Plans!
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The Pod shares how we spent last week's US holiday, what the holiday meant to us, and some media we think is important for people to hear regarding the history of Thanksgiving. Annnnnnnd.... MOST IMPORTANTLY! We want to know how YOU and your polyamorous partners or nonmonogamous partners or kinky / BDSM partners or LGBTQ partners of chosen families…
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#19 A Conversation with Dr. Lindsay Weisner, PsyD
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The Pod has their first guest! Psychologist, Dr. Lindsay Weisner, from the Neurotic Nourishment podcast, a podcast for smart, sweary women. Check out the podcast, and her social meteors: Dr. Lindsay's Insta: @psychshrinkmom Twit: @psychshrinkmom Neurotic Nourishment's Insta: @neuroticnourishment Dr. Linsday's Book (coming March 20, 2020) Ten Steps …
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#18 #justbepoly (Jealousy Is Normal)
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Summary Visit our website for the complete show notes including some Pod wisdom and a breakdown of our Jealousy Coping Skills! Our much anticipated Jealousy Episode! We answer YOUR questions from all over the Social Meteors (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Email, and... Whisper?) about jealousy in relationships. Chastain is a Relationship Coach and i…
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#16 The Sad Story of Katie Hill (From Throuple to Political Scandal)
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Summary Episode #16 (wow, really!?) of the Pod Pod Cvlt Cast tells the sad tale of former Representative Katherine (Katie) Lauren Hill who resigned from congress after an affair was exposed, revenge porn was released, and some accusations were made and denied. We lament her plight and discuss her situation, because, you know, we're totally politica…
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#15 Sexual Levity (Our Histories With Sexual Curiosity)
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Max has a question: do polyamorous and/or kinky people have a similar history of sexual interest during adolescence? Or are all adolescents obsessed with sex in some way and a percentage just happen to end up choosing a polyamorous relationship style or kinky/BDSM lifestyle? Share your thoughts with us! DM us or @ us PodPodCvltCast on Facebook & Tw…
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#14 I'm a Hufflepuff, Mother F*cker! (Love Languages & Attachment Styles)
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The Pod takes quizzes to learn their love languages and attachment styles. We also reveal our Harry Potter Houses, how emotionally reactive our hive mind is, and that Max and Erik are not gentle lovers. This episode contains frank discussions of relationships, astrological signs, baking, and the fact that we aren't mental health professionals. We t…
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Support us on Patreon! Jenny, Chip, Cate, Maggie, and Sydney can't keep the ship afloat alone! Seriously though, our Patreon keeps this podcast going. It pays for our hosting, keeps our episodes available, and helps us work toward goals like offering transcripts! Visit www.patreon.com/PodPodCvltCast for information on all of our subscription levels…
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Happy Halloween! (#6 Putting Out Fires: Anxiety)
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Happy Halloween! Enjoy this re-release of our episode about anxiety! Content warning: Frank discussion of mental health. This entire episode is devoted to the discussion of anxiety and how it affects our lives and relationships. From jealousy to missed opportunities, the Pod opens up about negative self talk and fears of being in trouble. The good …
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Summary The Pod works through a twitter post meme by Dr. Eric Sprankle that lists some important stuff we should know. We discuss the differences between: vulvas and vaginas, sperm and semen, decriminalization and legalization, sex and gender, ethical non-monogamy and cheating, abstinence education and sex education, as well as BDSM and abuse. Warn…
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#12 Genital Warp (STI Testing & Discussion)
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Can you beat the Pod's score of 80% on this STI Quiz?! Take it and find out! Host, Chastain, quizzes the rest of the Pod on their STI (not STD) knowledge and shares some interesting statistics. We talk openly about the stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infection, how we've seen testing discussed in the swinging/kink/polyamory communities, and…
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#11 Talk To Your Partner(s) (Whisper App Takeover)
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The Pod explores the Polyamory groups on the Whisper App. Whisper is an online chat and meme community that allows you to post and communicate anonymously. Chastain shares the groups in which she lurks, and the Pod answers some Polyamory questions whether anyone wants us to or not. This episode contains frank discussion of infidelity, sex, and cree…
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Special Cvlt Cast Media Club (Celebrating 500 Downloads!)
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The Pod Pod Cvlt Cast hosts celebrates 500 downloads with a BONUS, full-length sample episode of the Cvlt Cast Media Club! Thank you for listening! Normally our Cvlt Cast Media Club episodes are Patreon-Only, but we thought we'd give everyone a sneak peak of what they're missing! (Patreon Patrons, don't worry, you're still getting your exclusive ep…
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#10 Kink & Kilts & Corsets & Tutus (We Throw Sex Parties)
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Do you attend kinky parties? Have you ever wanted to? Well the Pod throws them! We share our experience and knowledge about the types of parties out there, how to get on the guest list, what to wear, and (most importantly) how to act! Pro Tip: Don’t be an asshole. This episode is chock full of tips, tricks, advice, and opinions. We aren’t experts, …
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#9 Be Kind To Yourself (Self Care Part 2)
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(Self Care Part 2) The Pod shares some life stuff, then tackles self care- answering two questions from our Patreon Patron, Jenny: "How do you manage self care with so many people around?" "How do you nurture your relationships with metamours, partners, friends, etc?" In this two part release, they work through a Self Care Assessment , examining th…
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