Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode is sexologist, Alexa Andre. The first question she answered for us - what is a sexologist? She tells us about watching porn in class and making DIY dildos. We find out who she would make sexual content with, and we deep dive into her life as a bi and solo poly. Enjoy! Check out Alexa - Instagram: https:…

Hey, fellow lushes! If you are a fan of Kill Tony, you know our guest on this week's episode. Martin Phillips is a hilarious stand-up comedian and Kill Tony Golden Ticket recipient. He also sounds an awful lot like presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. And that message is RFK Jr. approved! We had a great time talking politics, comedy, movi…

In this episode, I chat with Yair Lenchner, a private chef and husband to two pregnant wives (11 weeks apart), one of whom is sex therapist Rachel Wright. Yair shares his incredible journey from being a serial monogamist and cheater to embracing life as an open, polyamorous partner. We discuss how they’re navigating the pregnancies, what they plan …

Hey, fellow lushes! Scorched Waves is an indie rock sensation hailing from Stevens Point, WI, and we are joined by Tyler (guitar) and Tiernan (vocals) on this episode. They just released their second album, With A Smile, and as the kids say these days, it's a banger! But, in order to really appreciate these guys, you MUST see them live... they leav…

In this episode, I sit down with Cassie Black (@safe.slut), a sex educator, herpes advocate, and adult entertainer. We dive deep into the world of herpes, discussing whether your sex life is over after a diagnosis or if you can still be a safe and empowered slut. Cassie shares her personal story of discovering she had herpes, the stigma surrounding…

Hey, fellow lushes! The Roach, Josh Potter, is back for another visit. We headed to Chicago to catch him doing stand-up at The Comedy Bar, and he was nice enough to sit down for another podcast with us. Sports, gambling, comedy specials, Ari's balls and more. We had a blast talking with Josh. Enjoy! Check out Josh - Instagram: https://www.instagram…

Ramón Espejo's book The Catalonian Journey of American Drama 1909-2000: From Jimmy Valentine to The Vagina Monologues (Legenda, 2024) delves into the fascinating journey of American drama in Catalonia, exploring how the theatrical output of a world superpower has impacted (and transformed) the stages of an allegedly minor actor in the cultural scen…

"When the Spanish colonization of the Philippines began in 1565, early reports boasted of mass conversions to Christianity and ever-increasing numbers of people paying tribute to the Spanish crown. This suggests an uncomplicated story of an easy imposition of Spanish sovereignty. But as Stephanie Mawson shows in her book, Incomplete Conquests: The …

Join me for an enlightening conversation with Cory Bush, a non-binary full spectrum doula and sex educator. In this episode, we explore the profound role of a full spectrum doula and the magical aspects of birth, challenging the notion that childbirth must be traumatic. Cory shares insights on why opt-out consent can be beneficial for neurodivergen…

Hey, fellow lushes! It was Dimples' 60th birthday, so we had to celebrate in style. Luckily for us, Ella Hot Wheels was rolling into town to perform at Lickity Splitz Gentleman's Club. Ella is a roller skating adult entertainer, and she puts on on hell of a great show. Before her show, she came on the podcast to tell us her story. Enjoy! We sure di…

What is the relationship between seapower, law, and strategy? In Balancing Strategy: Seapower, Neutrality, and Prize-Law in the Seven Years' War (Cambridge University Press, 2024) Dr. Anna Brinkman uses in-depth analysis of cases brought before the Court of Prize Appeal during the Seven Years' War to explore how Britain worked to shape maritime int…

In nineteenth-century Santiago de Cuba, the island of Cuba's radical cradle, Afro-descendant peasants forged freedom and devised their own formative path to emancipation. Drawing on understudied archives, this pathbreaking work, Patchwork Freedoms: Law, Slavery, and Race beyond Cuba's Plantations (Cambridge UP, 2022) unearths a new history of Black…

I'm joined by Portia Brown, a renowned sex coach and educator, for a candid discussion on the importance of vocalizing pleasure in the bedroom. Together, we explore techniques for performing during sex, advocating for your pleasure, and giving and receiving feedback to enhance intimacy and satisfaction. Join us as we delve into why silent sex can b…

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode is Ms. Caitlyn Brooks, award-winning cam model and Internet Princess. We talk about how she got started in cam modeling and her journey to becoming the 2024 Live Cam Awards Best Independent Cam Model. Caitlyn is not only gorgeous, she is relentless, intelligent, kind and funny. Hope you get as many laug…

All can agree that the achievement of Moses Maimonides (d. 1204) set the standard for subsequent works of "Jewish philosophy". But just what were the contours of philosophical-scientific inquiry that Maimonides replaced? A fairly large array of diverse texts have been studied, but no comprehensive picture has yet emerged. The newly discovered Hebre…

I'm joined by the incredible Megan, known as @msgigggles, a fierce fat activist and self-proclaimed hottest whale in the ocean. Together, we embark on a journey of empowerment, discussing the nuances of reclaiming the word "fat" and challenging societal beauty standards. Megan fearlessly dives into the harsh reality of the fashion industry's lack o…

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode is stand-up comedian, Carter Dockerty. We first saw Carter when he was featuring for Jordan Jenson. He was so hilarious that we had to ask him to be on the podcast. At only 23 years old, Carter is definitely a name to watch out for in the comedy world. Enjoy! Check out Carter - Instagram: https://www.in…

I sit down with Billy Procida, the host of The Manwhore Podcast and a seasoned comedian. In this revealing conversation, Billy opens up about his journey from growing up without sexual shame to becoming a figure in the world of sex positivity and comedy. We delve into other chapters of Billy's past, from enduring bullying up until graduating high s…

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode, Rachel Burch, is a lawyer turned life coach, stand-up comedian and award winning podcaster. Rachel's podcast, Love Before 100, was a way for her to share her pain and loneliness on the journey of dating after divorce and it certainly resonated with her people. We had a great time talking with Rachel. E…

In this episode I'm joined by Maxwell Fierce, a non-binary rope rigger, educator, performer, and tattoo artist, for a deep dive into the world of Shibari. Maxwell brings their wealth of experience to the table as we explore Shibari from every angle. We delve into the nitty-gritty of rope play, discussing how it serves as more than just a kink, but …

The Pacific Ocean is twice the size of the Atlantic, and while humans have been traversing its current-driven maritime highways for thousands of years, its sheer scale proved an obstacle to early European imperial powers. Enter Lope Martin, a forgotten Afro-Portuguese ship pilot heretofore unheralded by historians. In Conquering the Pacific: An Unk…

During the late Spanish colonial period, the Pacific Lowlands, also called the Greater Chocó, was famed for its rich placer deposits. Gold mined here was central to New Granada’s economy yet this Pacific frontier in today’s Colombia was considered the “periphery of the periphery.” Infamous for its fierce, unconquered Indigenous inhabitants and its …

Unexpected Routes: Refugee Writers in Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2023) by Dr. Tabea Alexa Linhard chronicles the refugee journeys of six writers whose lives were upended by fascism in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and during World War II: Cuban-born Spanish writer Silvia Mistral, German-born Spanish writer Max Aub, German writer An…

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode, Sarah Jeavons, is a dating coach for men. She gives us tips on getting out of the friendzone, flirting without being creepy, the correct way to bring up our kinks and when to send that 🍆 pic. If you are a single man struggling with dating, this episode is for you. Enjoy! Check out Sarah - Instagram: ht…

Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velázquez: A Tailor at the Court of Philip IV (Yale University Press, 2024) by Dr. Amanda Wunder is the first archival study of dress at the court of Philip IV, as told through the life and work of royal tailor Mateo Aguado. Tailor to the queens of Spain from 1630 to 1672, Aguado designed the striking dresses that gave…

Debby Koren's book Responsa in a Historical Context: A View of Post-Expulsion Spanish-Portuguese Jewish Communities Through 16th- And 17th-Century Responsa (Academic Studies Press, 2023) contains a collection of eight annotated translations of responsa, alongside the original Hebrew texts, focusing on the post-expulsion Spanish-Portuguese communiti…

Welcome to Season 2 of "In Bed With Alexa"! In this debut episode, join me for a dynamic conversation with Dr. Varuna, a distinguished sexual health expert and Allure Magazine's sex columnist, as we delve deep into the realms of sexual discovery and self-acceptance. Dr. Varuna shares invaluable insights garnered from years of experience, covering a…

Puerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking territory of the United States with a history shaped by conquest and resistance. For centuries, Puerto Ricans have crafted and negotiated complex ideas about nationhood. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo provides a new history of Puerto Rico that gives voice to the archipelago's people while offering a lens through which to …

Sixteenth-century Spain was small, poor, disunited and sparsely populated. Yet the Spaniards and their allies built the largest empire the world had ever seen. How did they achieve this? In How the Spanish Empire Was Built: a 400-year History (Reaktion, 2024) Dr. Felipe Fernández-Armesto and Dr. Manuel Lucena Giraldo argue that Spain’s engineers we…

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode is stand-up comedian and huge Elvis fan, Macey Isaacs. She tells us how Mandy Martino (Ep. 118) helped push her into stand-up comedy and how her hatred of picture day led to The Picture Day Show, the comedy show she runs at The Crow on the third Wednesday of every month. Macey then shows off her love of…

Hey, fellow lushes! On this week's episode, we are joined by Priya Blunts. Priya is a hilarious stand-up comedian and one hell of a roast battler. We talk with her about her writing process, her days as a "big-time drug dealer", her Kill Tony experience and who the best roasters are. Anyone want to join our Fantasy Roast Battle League? Enjoy! Check…

During the Middle Ages, the Iberian Peninsula was home not to Spain and Portugal but rather to al-Andalus. Ruled by a succession of Islamic dynasties, al-Andalus came to be a shorthand for a legendary place where people from the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe; Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived together in peace. That reputation is not enti…

Welcome to a bonus solo episode of "In Bed With Alexa"! Today, I'm spilling all the juicy details from my recent swingers cruise adventure. I'm dishing on everyone I played with, from the 25 year old gorgeous bi woman to the oldest person I have played with. I'll give you the lowdown on the vibe of the ship, the activities that kept me entertained,…

In 1341 in Aragon, a Jewish convert to Christianity was sentenced to death, only to be pulled from the burning stake and into a formal religious interrogation. His confession was as astonishing to his inquisitors as his brush with mortality is to us: the condemned man described a Jewish conspiracy to persuade recent converts to denounce their newfo…

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode, Lisa Wallen, proves that nerds can be funny and hot! Lisa is a stand-up comedian, twitch streamer, and self-described professional nerd. She's Weirdly Obsessed (⬅️ that's the podcast she hosts - see what we did there) with anime, and spent nine weeks in Japan feeding that obsession. She's also a bit ob…

Join me for an eye-opening discussion as I sit down with Mistress Shayla Lange, the owner of New York's largest female-owned dungeon, to delve into the intriguing world of BDSM and professional domination. In this episode, we explore the inner workings of these mysterious spaces. Shayla provides fascinating insights into what her dungeon looks like…

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode, Ashley Manta, is an award-winning sex educator and coach and has become a sought-after authority on mindfully combining sex and cannabis as part of her CannaSexual brand. She gives us tips for making anal play more enjoyable and tells us about her life-changing hand job techniques. Fellas, you are goin…

Get ready for a dynamic conversation as I sit down with Neil Mehta, CEO and Founder of Royal Intimacy, to delve into the intricacies of personal care and cultural influences. In this episode, we kick things off by discussing the paramount importance of high-quality ingredients in the products we use for intimacy and grooming. Neil sheds light on wh…

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode, Catherine Gairard, is a multi-talented artist and musician. Her unique blend of half-French and half-Peruvian heritage infuses every aspect of her work. As an independent singer, harpist, and movie soundtrack composer, she's crafted emotive soundscapes for both the screen and the heart. Oh, and she has…

Join me and Tawny Lara, author of "Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze," for a candid conversation that challenges societal norms around alcohol and intimacy. In this episode, we explore the implications of alcohol on our sex lives and relationships, shedding light on who might benefit from rethinking their re…

Hey, fellow lushes! We fell in love with this guy's music in 2013 when we saw him open for David Ford in Chicago. Jarrod Dickenson is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, originally from Waco, Texas, now based in Nashville. His latest album, Big Talk, comes after a major label deal-gone-bad threatened to choke off his career. Big Talk soun…

Untold Stories of the Spanish Civil War (Routledge, 2024) is the first scholarly volume to offer an insight into the less-known stories of women, children, and international volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. Special attention is given to volunteers of different historical experiences, especially Jews, and voices from less-researched countries in…

Carmen Fracchia's book Black But Human': Slavery and Visual Arts in Hapsburg Spain, 1480-1700 (Oxford UP, 2019) is the first study to focus on the visual representations of African slaves and ex-slaves in Spain during the Hapsburg dynasty. The Afro-Hispanic proverb 'Black but Human' is the main thread of the six chapters and serves as a lens throug…

Between 1565 and 1815, the so-called Manila galleons enjoyed a near-complete monopoly on transpacific trade between Spain’s Asian and American colonies. Sailing from the Philippines to Mexico and back, these Spanish trading ships also facilitated the earliest migrations and displacements of Asian peoples to the Americas. Hailing from Gujarat, Nagas…

Hey, fellow lushes! McCracken Poston Jr. (yes, of course we ask about the name!) joins us on this episode to talk about his newly released "unputdownable" book Zenith Man. Zenith Man is the story of Alvin Ridley, a man wrongly accused of killing his wife, as told by his defense attorney. It was a real honor talking with McCracken. We hope you enjoy…

Hey, fellow lushes! Last episode was Mrs. Ava Marie... Our guest for this episode, Scott Shirley, is the other half of the Naughty Gym dynamic duo. We talk more about Be Better @ Being Bad week at Hedonism in Jamaica and what it was like to be outed in smalltown Alabama. Scott also tells us about his decision to come out publicly as bisexual. We ha…

Ariel Mae Lambe’s new book No Barrier Can Contain It: Cuban Antifascism and the Spanish Civil War (University of North Carolina Press, 2019) is a history of transnational Cuban activists who mobilized in the mid-1930s to fight fascism both in Cuba and beyond. A wide variety of civic and political groups, including Communists, anarchists, Freemasons…

Join me and Lola Jean, holder of the volume squirt world record, as we explore the fascinating world of squirting and beyond. In this episode, we leave no squirt unturned. Lola Jean shares her expertise on who can do it, how it happens, and how to react when someone else experiences it. We also delve into the two types of squirting, shedding light …

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode, Mrs. Ava Marie, is an ambitious go-getter who also never stops playing. She and her husband (next week's guest) are the owners of Naughty Gym, an online community of sex positive people striving together through exercise, nutrition, and supportive camaraderie to be the healthiest we can be. They recent…

Join me and Kenneth Play, author of "Beyond Satisfied," as we delve into the intricacies of sexual confidence and resilience. Once insecure about his penis size, he now helps other discover the secrets to becoming a better lover, including the often-overrated art of squirting (and yes, we even demonstrate the position—clothed, of course!). Plus, le…