Best Ben & Kae Podcasts (2024)

Kae and Ben talk about what they've been up to recently and why they disappeared. They also cover a Reddit post about a wife preferring younger men and preferences in partners in the lifestyle.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 18: Lessons Learned 39:23

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Kae and Ben discuss the lessons they've learned while in the lifestyle.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 2. From Silence to Action: How Indigenous Data Gathering is Giving A Voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. 2:32:17

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This is the Second Episode in our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn Series. This podcast is focused on data and what Indigenous activists are doing to help humanize MMIW data. At the end of the day, data is a collection of stories. Stories about individuals, events, and places. Providing a window into the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenou…

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Episode 17: Attachment 44:48

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Ben and Kae talk about fear of attachment in the lifestyle and nerd out a little bit about oxytocin and bonding.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 16: The Approach 52:34

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Ben & Kae discuss approaching other couples in the lifestyle and their hints at successful and stories of abject failure.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 15: Orgies and Such 55:08

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Lifestyle couple Kae and Ben discuss group encounters.By Ben & Kae

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Kae Burke: Co-Founder of House Of Yes on building inclusive culture. 31:23

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Kae Burke is the Co-Founder of House Of Yes in Bushwick, Brooklyn. As well as the Creative Director of Yes Etc Creative Agency. HOY was recently named the #2 Best Thing To Do in the World by Time Out New York. The venue is internationally celebrated for fostering self-expression and nurturing emerging artists of all genres. Their events lead the wa…

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Episode 14: Reddit QnA #3 51:33

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Ben and Kae discuss a variety of topics from /r/swingers. Includes: does being in the lifestyle make vanilla things less fun, a tough first encounter and what a big guy should do to be more appealing.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 1. The History, Trauma, and Tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn. 50:11

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This five-part series brings attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn Crisis in the US. MMIW cases are also prevalent in Canada but this series highlights the situation in America. The systemic struggle is so complex that it would take years to cover all the stories. These MMIWR true crime episodes are different from the usual Dream N…

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Episode 13: Attractiveness in the Lifestyle 49:24

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Ben and Kae talk about what they find attractive and what attractiveness means in the swinging lifestyle.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 12: Lifestyle Fears 38:35

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Ben and Kae discuss their relationship fears while engaging in the swinging lifestyle. @thotsandpodcastBy Ben & Kae

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Episode 11: Threesomes 45:52

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Kae and Ben talk about the ins-and-outs of threesomes.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 10: The Condom Episode 38:31

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Ben & Kae discuss condoms. Polyurethane versus latex. German and Japanese brands. Particularly, what are the best ever-so-slightly-larger-than-average condoms are the market, in Ben's opinion?By Ben & Kae

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Episode 9: Plastic Surgery, Piercings, Periods and Fitness. All things body. 52:20

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Ben and Kae discussed a variety of body and self-care related topics as they pertain to the lifestyle. We discuss plastic surgery, piercings, managing your period during travel. We also have an extensive discussion on a variety of diets and workout routines we've tried in the past.By Ben & Kae

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Y-Vonne Hutchinson: A conversation on race, inequality, tourism, and securing our future. 54:47

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Y-Vonne Hutchinson is an Author, former international human rights lawyer, and Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Founder of ReadySet, a diversity and inclusion training firm that helps tech giants, political leaders, media outlets, and Fortune 500 companies speak more productively about racism and turn talk into action. Y-Vonne…

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Episode 8: Porn Addiction 32:36

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Ben & Kae talk about porn, porn's effect on relationships, and the effect of porn in the swinging lifestyle.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 7: Male Performance 53:29

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Ben & Kae talk about male performance from a lifestyle and medical perspective. Buckle up, it's a long one!By Ben & Kae

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Episode 6: Daters, Pods and Poly-quads 31:48

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Ben & Kae talk about different ways couples approach the swinging lifestyle that they didn't know about in the beginning.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 5: Bliss Cruise Part 2 36:34

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Ben & Kae talk about their experiences with swinger cruising on Bliss Cruises. Lots of tips for people interested in cruising.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 4: Bliss Cruise Part 1 34:43

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Ben & Kae talk about their experiences with swinger cruising on Bliss Cruises. Lots of tips for people interested in cruising.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 3: Reddit QnA #2 27:02

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Ben & Kae cover more topics from r/Swingers. This episodes topics include: How young is too young? How is it so hard to make friends in the lifestyle? Penis size. And a question about intimacy.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 2: Reddit QnA #1 30:55

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We cover our take on selected topics from r/swingers.By Ben & Kae

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Episode 1: About Us 31:48

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This is our into episode. We'd like to tell you all a bit about ourselves. Please follow us to hear our thoughts on Bliss/lifestyle cruises, BDSM, performance anxiety and other upcoming topics!By Ben & Kae

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Alexandra Fine: Co-Founder of Dame Products on sexual wellness and taking the MTA to court over ad censorship. 45:37

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Alexandra Fine is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dame which launched in 2014 after joining forces with Janet Lieberman, an MIT-trained engineer. Dame is a woman-powered company in every way and that’s why you’re hearing this story during March 2022 which is also Women’s History Month. Al is a lifelong student of sexual health, having earned her Master’s…

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Ethan Zuckerman: Talks Metaverse, building a better internet, and the power of local communities. 53:44

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Ethan Zuckerman is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (my alma mater), where he teaches Public Policy, Communication, and Information. His work focuses on designing and advocating for versions of social media that have positive social and civic impacts. Which means moving beyond existing models of funding and governance. On t…

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Ben Curtis: On being a Creation Coach, the Dell Dude, and going after your dreams with abandon. 1:10:16

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Ben Curtis is a magician, award-winning actor, musician, and public speaker. He is also a Creation Coach dedicated to creating more love, compassion, and permission to go after your dreams with abandon. You also probably recognize Ben as the iconic "The Dell Dude” from the Dell commercials in the early 2000s. Dell recently brought him back to kick …

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Alina Zavatsky: Founder of Vegan Runner Eats on veganism and body positivity. Video. 58:40

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Alina Zavatsky is a vegan mom, runner, three-time marathoner, weightlifter, and champion of a whole-food, plant-based diet. Alina runs an awesome blog called Vegan Runner Eats and I really love her newsletter. It's filled with useful information for anyone interested in veganism, an active lifestyle, and tips on raising a vegan family. Alina was bo…

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Alina Zavatsky: Founder of Vegan Runner Eats on veganism and body positivity. 58:13

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Alina Zavatsky is a vegan mom, runner, three-time marathoner, weightlifter, and champion of a whole-food, plant-based diet. Alina runs an awesome blog called Vegan Runner Eats and I really love her newsletter. It's filled with useful information for anyone interested in veganism, an active lifestyle, and tips on raising a vegan family. Alina was bo…

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Video: Suzy Batiz: Founder of Poo-Pourri on her ALIVE OS course and designing the life of your dreams. 46:05

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Suzy Batiz is the founder of Poo~Pourri, Supernatural, and ALIVE OS. She is an incredibly inspiring human who’s overcome many obstacles to create her vision. You might have heard her story on other podcasts or read about it in a magazine. Since the story exists on other platforms, on this show, we’re going to focus on ALIVE OS. An 8-week course dev…

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Jordan Marie Daniel: Professional runner and Activist bringing attention to the Missing Murdered Indigenous Womxn crisis. 45:32

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Jordan Marie Daniel is a Lakota professional runner and Activist raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn, girls, two-spirits, and relatives. Through her running, Jordan is representing Indigenous athletes and relatives, and the BIPOC community. She is an advocate for diversity, inclusivity, and justice for Indigenous, Black, B…

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Suzy Batiz: Founder of Poo-Pourri on her ALIVE OS course and designing the life of your dreams. 42:37

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Suzy Batiz is the founder of Poo~Pourri, Supernatural, and ALIVE OS. She is an incredibly inspiring human who’s overcome many obstacles to create her vision. You might have heard her story on other podcasts or read about it in a magazine. Since the story exists on other platforms, on this show, we’re going to focus on ALIVE OS. An 8-week course dev…

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Rexy Rolle: On running the largest black-owned private airline and finding time to create music. 32:27

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Rexy Rolle is a Musician, Aviation & Business Lawyer, and the Vice President of Operations and General Counsel at Western Air. The most successful, black-owned and private airline (outside of predominantly Black countries which have mostly government run airlines). The fleet operates out of the Bahamas. Rexy's parents started Western Air in 2001 an…

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Amy Dempster: Shaman, Gatekeeper, Lightworker on communicating with the spirits of the land. 56:10

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Due to the pandemic we've all been spending a lot of time outdoors as well as indoors. I wanted to do a deep dive into nature and get a little metaphysical so today on the show I have Amy Dempster. She is a modern-day shaman, earth tender, and portal keeper. We'll get into what all of these things are on the podcast. Amy has learned to speak the la…

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Pebe Sebert: Singer and Songwriter on music, aliens, and her dog rescue Magic Mission. 1:27:05

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Pebe Sebert is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is also known for being Kesha’s mom. She started singing at the age of four and performing publicly at six. Pebe has written for Kesha, Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Riders in the Sky, and many more. Sebert co-wrote one of my favorite songs “Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle …

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Pete Sena: Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Digital Surgeons on the future of Digital Marketing. 1:06:21

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Pete Sena is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Digital Surgeons, a global creative consultancy working on everything from venture-backed startups to Fortune 50 organizations. Pete partners with CEOs, CMOs, and creative leaders to help them set, plan, and achieve their visions. Pete’s mission is to empower ambitious individuals and visionary…

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Len May: CEO & Co-Founder of EndoCanna Health talks about genetics and Cannabis. 52:22

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Len May is the CEO & Co-Founder EndoCanna Health, a Bio-Science Technology company. Think of them as a 23 And Me for Weed. An accomplished public speaker, he is on a mission to educate about the healing powers of Cannabis. In this episode, we'll talk about Cannabis, DNA, how your genetics play a role in your Canna experience, and how to talk to you…

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Jeni Wren Stottrup: On how to improve your podcast and schedule time for creativity. 1:03:39

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Jeni Wren Stottrup is an audio producer based out of Portland, Oregon. She's also a musician, storyteller, vocalist, and podcast advocate. A human Swiss Army knife, Jeni is also my amazing Podcast Producer/Editor for Dream Nation Love. She makes my show sound great. I also love that I can come to her with any questions about audio production and po…

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Emily Chang: How to discover your purpose and open your Spare Room. 39:40

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Emily Chang is a strategic business leader and CEO of McCann Worldgroup, China. Before that, she served as CMO for Starbucks China. Prior to Starbucks, Emily was the Chief Commercial Officer for IHG, where she was responsible for all commercial functions across Greater China. Looking after 320+ hotels and a team of 5,200 Sales & Marketing members. …

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Anne Griffin on building inclusive tech. 1:03:32

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Anne is the founder and Chief Product Officer at Griffin Product & Growth, and the creator of the job search course Attract Your Dream Job. A technologist and product leader, Anne’s built her career in tech. She is both an expert and public speaker on AI, product inclusion, tech ethics, and blockchain. Anne's technical foundation stems from her eng…

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Coby Kennedy: Multimedia artist. 1:43:09

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Coby Kennedy is an industrial designer who turned his attention to the Fine Arts. A true multimedia artist, his work spans video, fabrics, art, murals, and sculpture. On the podcast, Coby talks about the business of art, how fast trends play out in modern media, his creative process, taking control of your destiny vs letting destiny control you, an…

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Claire Wassermann: Author and Founder of Ladies Get Paid. 49:39

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Claire Wasserman is the Founder of Ladies Get Paid, a career development platform that helps women negotiate for pay and power at work. Claire’s been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women, as well as Bumble’s 100 Most Inspiring New Yorkers. She's spoken at Facebook, the United Nations Foundation, Watermark, and the New York T…

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Debbie Arcangeles: Digital Nomad, Photo Journalist, and Founder of The Offbeat Life. 41:06

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Debbie Arcangeles is the Creator of The OffBeat Life and podcast. A fellow immigrant, she was born in the Philippines and emigrated to the US at a young age. These days Debbie is a digital nomad who helps people work remotely, create podcasts, start online businesses, and learn remote skills. If you want to be location independent and become a digi…

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Jessie Buckley 44:21

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Celebrated actress Jessie Buckley meets with Ian Rickson on the stage of her local theatre, the Hackney Empire in East London, to discuss her fascinating cultural inspirations: a stunning rendition of the contemporary Georgian Christmas song ’Tsiskris Alilo’ by vocal group Ensemble Basiani, which Jessie stumbled across on social media; Leox Carax’s…

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Johnny Flynn 59:36

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On the stage of the Hackney Empire in East London, Ian Rickson and folk musician and actor Johnny Flynn discuss the cultural highlights that bring Johnny inspiration: D. A. Pennebaker’s seminal documentary ‘Don't Look Back’, which charts Bob Dylan’s 1965 concert tour of England; Alice Oswald’s epic poem ‘Dart’, which tells the sprawling stories of …

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Russell Brand 1:06:13

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Comedian, actor and, latterly, life-guru Russell Brand meets with host Ian Rickson on the stage of his local arts centre, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead. Russell's cultural choices include the film of seminal stand-up Bill Hicks’ blistering stage show ‘Revelations’; Oscar Wilde’s 19th century fable ‘The Selfish Giant’, which offers u…

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Chiwetel Ejiofor 55:29

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Bafta-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor meets Ian Rickson on the empty locked-down stage of the Young Vic theatre in London in July 2020. They discuss the deep resonance of Michael Kiwanuka’s soulful song ‘Love & Hate’; Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1970 expressionist political drama ‘Il Conformista’, a film which profoundly altered Chiwet…

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Sonia Friedman 52:53

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Sat on the set of the lockdown-paused production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in London’s West End, Ian Rickson meets with international theatre producer, Sonia Friedman in September 2020. After discussing the devastation and uncertainty the pandemic has wrought on the theatre world, including the premature closure of their production of …

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The Young Vic theatre, London, August 2020. On the stage where she was due to take on the role of Hamlet before lockdown intervened, actress Cush Jumbo discusses her three cultural highlights with host Ian Rickson. These include the transcendent nature - and the producer’s health and safety headache - of classic musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain’; the c…

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