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Arguably the most famous vibrator, Magic Wand has improved the sex lives of millions of people over the past 56 years. More importantly, it has shaped how we think about, talk about, and depict sex more broadly in society. Making Magic, a limited audio series, examines the legacy of Magic Wand and its significant impact on society's acceptance of pleasure. The series connects listeners to the stories of people whose lives have been changed by this vibrator. Magic Wand's illustrious history i ...
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Exploring sex, kink, gender, and love with Tina Horn. Subscribe to ACast+ for Exclusive Bonus Content! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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During the 1-900 number craze of the Nineties, one company provided the vast majority of phone sex. American Telnet was an empire founded by the man who called himself “The Telephone Pimp.” He ran the company “like General Motors” and got filthy rich doing it. But for the (mostly) women who answered the calls and delivered fantasies 24-7, it was a different story. The powerful stigma against sex work was always lurking just beneath the surface, until it threatened to tear apart the whole com ...
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Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla

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For those challenging the status quo in love, sex, and relationships. Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla explore themes on these subjects through personal stories, interviews, and community discussions (and laugh a lot).
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Welcome to The Sexual Happiness Podcast, the weekly show where we solve your sexy dilemmas in the name of bringing bedroom bliss to everyone. Join the Lovehoney team as they talk to pleasure experts across the globe about sexuality, relationships, and how to get the most from your sex toys, as well as tackling topical stories and dropping some cheeky trivia. Come back every Wednesday for a brand new episode, or drop us a line at podcast@lovehoney.com to have your say. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: As a t ...
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Small town and big city join forces! Vinny Hardy (Lynch, KY) and Terry Brown (Louisville, KY) team up to give you a free-flowing, laid back sports talk show focusing on the Kentucky Wildcats as well as pertinent NBA, NFL & MLB topics. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cats-talk-wednesday/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cats-talk-wednesday--4693915/support.
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We’ve reached the end of our Making Magic journey, but the Magic Wand is still going strong and shows no signs of stopping! In this episode, we cover creative ways people have used their Wands, chat with Vibratex about their stewardship of this industry stalwart, and offer some tips for newbies picking up a Magic Wand for the first time. Guests thi…
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Given that the Magic Wand was originally marketed as a body massager, it’s no surprise that many people use it in therapeutic ways. This episode discusses the Wand’s beneficial effects on physical and mental health, and the ways it can be helpful for people with depression, people dealing with mobility issues or chronic pain, and even people recove…
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Although people of any gender and sexuality can use the Magic Wand, it holds a special place in the hearts (and nightstand drawers) of many queer and trans people. This episode examines the LGBTQIA+ community’s relationship to the Magic Wand, and the ways it can enable sexual creativity, ease gender dysphoria, and amplify queer joy. Guests this epi…
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Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass…
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The iconic aesthetic and symbolic meanings of the Magic Wand have led it to inspire many artists around the world. This episode examines video art, sculpture, music, tattoos, and even a tarot deck that have featured the Magic Wand. Guests this episode: Illustrator & tattoo artist Addison Finch (he/him) Blogger & pleasure educator Carly S (she/they)…
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Many kinksters, fetishists, pro dommes and kinky porn creators love the Magic Wand, and in this episode we aim to figure out why. Kink experts explain how they pair the Wand with orgasm control, bondage, humiliation play, and more, giving tips on safety and technique for anyone interested in expanding their horizons. Guests this episode: Dominatrix…
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Porn is one of the most common ways people find out about the Magic Wand and get excited to try it themselves. In this episode, we hear from porn performers and directors about why the Magic Wand works so well in on-screen sex – and why filming with it can sometimes be challenging. Guests this episode: Writer, sex educator, & retired adult filmmake…
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Despite the Magic Wand’s decades of success, the Hitachi corporation nearly pulled the plug on it altogether, due to concerns about how such a high-profile sex toy could reflect on their brand. This episode tells the surprisingly dramatic story of how American distributor Vibratex saved the Wand from extinction, and also does a deep dive on how the…
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For as long as feminist sex toy stores have existed, they’ve carried the Magic Wand. This episode honors two trailblazers who founded feminist sex shops in the 1970s, Dell Williams (Eve’s Garden in New York City) and Joani Blank (Good Vibrations in San Francisco), and discusses the Magic Wand’s pride of place in feminist sex shops to this day. Gues…
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Cats made history and punched their ticket to Omaha. They will fact NC State Friday evening. Friend of the show and former Wolfpack WR David Davis joined us to go back and forth about the matchup. We also talked about the passing of the legendary Jerry West, NBA Finals, NFL, Joey Chestnut and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…
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Why Are People Into Being Hunted: the greatest audience question of all time?! "Why Are People Into That?: A Cultural Investigation of Kink" THE BOOK IS OUT NOW wherever books are sold in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook read by me! The episode you’re listening to now was recorded in July of 2021 at Junior High gallery in Los Angeles. It was one of …
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Who made the Magic Wand famous? Although it’s a worldwide sensation now, in the beginning the Magic Wand was largely popularized by one person, Betty Dodson. This episode tells the story of how Betty overcame a sexually repressed upbringing, left a sexually unsatisfying marriage, and changed countless people’s lives by leading all-nude masturbation…
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"Why Are People Into That?: A Cultural Investigation of Kink" THE BOOK IS OUT TODAY June 4th, 2024. Happy birthday baby! The episode you’re listening to now was recorded in July of 2021 at Junior High gallery in Los Angeles. It was one of the first in-person events I did after getting vaccinated. I’ve been sitting on this footage and other footage …
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The Magic Wand is a cult-favorite sex toy, beloved by vibrator connoisseurs around the world – but is it worthy of the hype? In this episode, we seek to answer that question, by examining the Wand’s reputation, first-time users’ reactions when they try it, and how it can help us close the orgasm gap. Guests this episode: Good Vibrations staff sexol…
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Welcome back to the first new feed drop in three years. I appreciate that you’re still subscribed, and I hope this was a nice treat in your podcast updates today. People tell me all the time they still listen to back episodes. I’m so grateful for that, and for all the listener support over the years. The major reason I haven’t been actively doing t…
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Cats had a tough day, got a tough challenge tomorrow in Arkansas. We talked about all that and more with former UK baseball coach Keith Madison. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/message upport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/support…
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Created and hosted by Kate Sloan, Making Magic: How Magic Wand Became the World's Most Famous Vibrator is a limited series featuring interviews with over 30 sex experts, sex educators, shop owners as well as fans of the brand, including Dr. Carol Queen, Zoe Ligon, Hallie Lieberman, Dr. Laurie Mintz, Lynn Comella, Danielle Bezalel, Lorrae Bradbury, …
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Loaded show. Trent Noah commits to UK. JR The Bossman drops NBA knowledge. Mark and Michael Lawson of the Cats Chat Pod join us to talk about Trent Noah committing to Kentucky. Keith Farmer of BBN Tonight talks Derby, UK etc. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/message Support this podcast: https…
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We talk about Sunday's presser at Rupp with two guys who were there: Chris Beasmore and Kendrick Haskins --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/supportBy BS3 RADIO
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Cal is officially in Arkansas. Who's next? Terry Hanson of TBS and the John Boy & Billy Big Show joins us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/supportBy BS3 RADIO
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Actor/comedian Mike Pusateri stops by to talk about his Boilermakers. Former N.C. State WR David Davis stops by to talk about his Wolfpack. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: catstalk http://link.ag.fan/catstalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-…
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Cal is back Kenny Brooks is hired. Coach Truck and Ozon of KY Big Things, Brad Harvey of College Sports Cast and Randy Newman of BigBluexpress join us. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: catstalk http://link.ag.fan/catstalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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Vinny and TB are back after being off last week. They talk about Bryce Carden's heroics. Harlan County small forward and 13th Region Player of the Year Trent Noah joined us to talk about this season, getting over the hump, all of the fan support, the recruiting process, and a whole lot more. Follow us on Twitter at @CatsTalkWed! Earn rewards for li…
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Two great wins. Edwards and Reed both had their day. Scotty Frys stopped by to talk Reed & Rob. Carol Craft Smith joined us to talk Cats, ballroom dancing, and more! Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use the referral code: catstalk http://link.ag.fan/catstalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…
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TB and Vinny talk NBA All-Star disappointment, Cats v LSU, and more. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use the referral code: catstalk http://link.ag.fan/catstalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…
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TB's Niners did what they do. Tina Cox stopped by for some real talk on UK hoops. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: catstalk http://link.ag.fan/catstalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters…
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Vandy was the perfect get right game. TB tries to decide who he's gonna pick to win the Super Bowl. Tres Terrell of Cats Coverage joins us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/support…
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