Welcome to the Vanilla with a Side of Kink. This podcast is one couple's journey into the world of kink and polyamory. It's a podcast for all you normal Joe citizens who are be-bopping around the world out there, who have some questions and some curiosities about things you don’t even know that you want to know about. Maybe you are looking to add some spice to your current romantic relationship. Maybe you have some interests in things you fear others might judge you for. Did you see a wacky ...
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Two Sexual Intellectuals, Jane Jett and Bettie Bondage, discuss openly and unapologetically, bridging topics dedicated to enriching and entertaining erotic education. Taking on all sexual taboo topics, the health benefits of sex, and sexual positivity.
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Dan and Renee celebrate their sixth anniversary and there is a special twist that comes out of this one! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink …
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Six months into the pandemic, life has begun to change, much of it for what feels like the negative. In this episode, our heroes discuss the joys of post-video production of the All Tied Up San Diego Shibari training. Plus, Renee shares some very painful experiences with friends. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com…
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In this episode, the dogs are much better as we discuss the events surrounding June, July, and August of 2020. The pandemic is in full swing and we realize that All Tied Up San Diego is not going to be holding in-person classes anytime soon. What were we going to do? Also, as with many of you, our hair was quickly becoming much longer than usual an…
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Recording at home at the kitchen table has its advantages, and disadvantages. One advantage is that we get to be home with our dogs and experience their love for us. One disadvantage is when they decide they need to inform us of intruders or come to love us or just want to play together. This episode as a little bit of all of that as we begin discu…
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In this episode, Dan and Renee talk about how the pandemic affected their family interactions, including some rather spectacular acrobatic events by Dan's dad. Listen now to hear some of the craziness that we dealt with from family. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can…
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Season Five starts with the beginning of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 and its variants. This first episode is unusual in that we also tried to video record the episode for the very first time. The video did not turn out as well as hoped, but we will keep working on it. You can see some clips on social media channels. Dan announcing AGTC V…
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75. Fred, Barney, Wilma, and Betty Go To Vegas!
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As the year 202 starts our heroes (Fred and Wilma) take their friends (Barney and Betty) to a planned kinky conference in Las Vegas, but things do not go as planned and COVID had nothing to do with it! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari R…
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December 2019 finds our hero's house infested with small flying creatures! Listen to the near heroic efforts that Renee made to make it through this catastrophe! (Said with all the sacacasm Dan can possibly muster) Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about …
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Something was bugging Renee, and when they uncovered what it was . . . the floor moved! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Podcast…
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In this episode, our heroes take time to reflect on their relationship status and all of the changes that have occurred in the first five years., Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlif…
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71. Alleged Felonious Activities Followed By A Great Trip To Vegas!
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This episode has it all: cling wrap in the water, great food, a massive dam, bus rides, off-road adventures, a wicked event, and more! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group…
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The Summer of '19 is a time of settling into a routine, filled with medical appointments and many other events that take our heroes through the dog days of Summer. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpS…
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69. These Are A Few Of Her Favorite Things
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Renee turns 50, and it is party time! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The PodcastBy Dan & Renee
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This episode includes a police chase and someone loses their driver's license! Plus Renee demonstrates her miraculous healing powers. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group:…
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67. Endings and Beginnings to start of 2019
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In this episode, Dan comes to terms with ending something big and makes an important decision about his future. Renee gets drunk, not just drunk, drop-down, vomiting, sleeping on the bathroom floor, drunk, and finding something out. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can…
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In this episode our heroes fully engaged in their vanilla and kink lives. Renee is overwhelmed by work responsibilities, while Dan travels for work and to meet a friend. Dan's family grows by two. A photoshoot, trip to a Dutch village, a hockey game, and a mission, along with a family member's visit to the hospital, round out this episode. Dan anno…
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It is now September of 2018, and our heroes are going to travel to the Mid-West for a bit of R&R, but the Big Fat White Guy might have other plans. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetl…
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64. As Fireworks Boom the Relationship Clock Resets, Again!
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An error in judgement creates a resetting of the relationship clock, again. Renee must make a life-changing decision and other changes in life. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.…
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We start in May, 2018 which is Renee's birthday month! In this episode, Renee takes two separate trips and we find ourselves stranded outside of our house. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.…
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62. Business Travels, Family Hassles, and Neck Crackles
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Vanilla life comes roaring to the forefront as our heroes find Dan is out of town more than 20 days in a 28 day period. Plus, Renee's mom decides to grace them with her presence and Dan finally gets some help for the shoulder issues he was having a year ago. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: Vanillawit…
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This episode marks the beginning of Season Four and starts with Dan going to therapy for lying to Renee. This creates a very powerful change in Renee that makes a special part of their lives very difficult. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shib…
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In this episode, we learn about our hero's visit to have their dogs blessed. Then Renee takes a trip to keep Dan company during a business trip break. And to end Season 3's episodes, yet another relationship change, but this one is because of a lie! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofK…
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Anniversaries, birthdays, vacations and funerals . . . All are signs of a celebration of life. This episode has it all! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with …
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We are now almost three years into the relationship and a couple of significant events give Dan the chance to level up in the relationship game. Plus our heroes go their separate ways for a weekend event and both have fun. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn mor…
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Dan learns more valuable lessons about the intentionality of rope bondage as he and Renee bring a top instructor to teach those in San Diego how to fly! Plus, how being put on a pedestal and being very good at what you do can cost you everything. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink…
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56. Starstruck, Starbucks, and Shaking Hands in L.A.
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In this episode, our heroes travel to the City of Angels to attend a rope-intensive class taught by two leading Shibari instructors. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: …
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Renee gives Dan a new nickname as he learns more about how his actions need to change if he is going to win Renee's heart! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla wi…
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Dan continues to learn some difficult lessons about his responsibility as a Top and how his actions affect Renee and others. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla …
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In this episode, Dan and Renee travel to another state to learn more. Dan learns about traffic cameras and how to modify ties to help Renee get in the air successfully. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTi…
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52. Our 1st Podcastaversary and Anne Angel Gets Her Wings!
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As we reach the one-year mark (52nd Episode), it is fitting that the content of the episode focuses on Dans' mom, Anne, who passed away in April of 2017. Love you Mom! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTie…
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51. There's No Need to Fear, Super Social Worker is Here!
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In this episode, someone breaks Rule 13 and experiences the full fury of a pissed off Renee . . . for a very good reason. Plus our heroes share some of the vanilla aspects of their trip to Vegas. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bo…
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50. Parsing Our Energy & Complex Nuances in Las Vegas!
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Our heroes attend their second Sin in the City Conference and share their new adventures as seasoned SitC pros! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side o…
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49. Starting 2017, Ginger and Olivia Enter the Scene!
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As we begin 2017, Dan and Renee decide to make one of their first large purchases together, and they become "that" couple. Plus, national events lead to a discussion about privilege. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage busines…
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48. The Daddy, The Officer, The Dog, and The Slave . . .
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This episode concludes the three-part interview with the amazing Poly-Leather Family. And Frank and Dan share some special moments and realizations. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fet…
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This is part 2 of our interview with Daddy Barry, Officer Wes, Dog Bobby, and Slave Frank, who are all members of the same wonderful leather family. In this episode they share about how you can earn your leathers. Also they share about how you wear things with your leather, like a handkerchief or wrist cuffs, can communicate volumes to other attend…
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This is a special episode with four amazing members of a poly-leather family. We were so blessed to spend time talking with them to share with you about leather. They share all about their kink, BDSM, leather family life and what it means to be leather. Reference: Leather Folk (book) by Mark Thompson Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.Vanil…
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45. Bellweather Moments and Watershed Events
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In this episode, Dan and Renee go back to June of 2016 to share more of the vanilla happenings in their incredibly crazy year. This includes Dan's divorce and the consequences of that action on his parents and on the house he now lives in. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, …
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In this episode, Dan and Renee share about their 3rd anniversary together! Also, they share about going to a national event with leading Shibari organizers and instructors from around the country. There they discussed how to remove the stigmatism attached to Shibari and grow community. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKi…
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But it may feel like it at the start. In this episode, our very tired heroes share a big change in their life (current date) and then travel back to 2016 to share the start of 201+ and a very intense intensive. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our …
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Have we mentioned that we have been traveling in July of 2016, well here is the fourth weekend in a row and Renee was about done. Dan learns a powerful lesson from some friends. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at …
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Did we mention that we had been out of town for two straight weekends in July? Well, here comes another weekend away in three weeks and Dan almost loses a finger because of it! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at w…
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In this episode, Dan and Renee travel to LA for a new type of conference that is sure to have Renee seeking the introvert's corner! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: V…
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Dan and Renee get some much-needed and appreciated education from experts in the field of Shibari Rope Bondage. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side o…
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Our Dan and Renee come to some startling realizations about how much they didn't know back in 2016. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The…
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In this episode, our heroes attend a high-protocol play party, and Dan learns how to do fire play with Renee. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of …
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36. There's Water Coming Out of the Mountain!
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In this episode, our heroes fly to the North Pole and have an amazing trip that almost ends in disaster! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink …
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The essence of Shibari is so much more than tying a pattern. In this episode, Renee and Dan bring a charismatic and charming instructor in to teach Shibari at a level higher than they could teach at the time. This was the first time they went outside San Diego to bring quality rope instruction to the community. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website…
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Much more about our vacation in Las Vegas. Renee could really have her own podcast on how to plan and execute a vacation! Plus an event completely derails that last day of our vacation. Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage busi…
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In this episode, our heroes share the second part of their kinky conference experience! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Podcast…
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In this episode our heroes share their experience at their first kinky conference in Las Vegas, NV! Dan announcing AGTC Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.com Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The…
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