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Slate CultureDecoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label UseProducts often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore Q-tips, which we are explicitly told not to put into our ears; the Hitachi Magic Wand, the iconic sex toy marketed as a body massager; the musical washboard; and the children’s electrolyte solution Pedi...
2025-05-0754 min
Slate Daily FeedDecoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label UseProducts often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore Q-tips, which we are explicitly told not to put into our ears; the Hitachi Magic Wand, the iconic sex toy marketed as a body massager; the musical washboard; and the children’s electrolyte solution Pedi...
2025-05-0754 min
Slow BurnDecoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label UseProducts often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore Q-tips, which we are explicitly told not to put into our ears; the Hitachi Magic Wand, the iconic sex toy marketed as a body massager; the musical washboard; and the children’s electrolyte solution Pedi...
2025-05-0752 min
Decoder RingOff-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label UseProducts often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore Q-tips, which we are explicitly told not to put into our ears; the Hitachi Magic Wand, the iconic sex toy marketed as a body massager; the musical washboard; and the children’s electrolyte solution Pedi...
2025-05-0752 min
Making MagicWhat the Hell Happened with Hitachi?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 Wand itself has changed over the years.Guests this episode:Independent researcher & geek Pet Emily (she/they)Vibratex owner Shay Martin (she/her)Vibratex general manager Dan Martin (he/him)Vibratex CEO Ken Herskovitz (he/him)Sex to...
2024-06-2030 minMaking MagicEve’s Garden & Good VibrationsFor 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.Guests this episode:Author & professor of gender & sexuality studies Lynn Comella (she/her)Sex toy historian & author Hallie Lieberman (she/her)Good Vibrations staff sexologist & Antique Vibrator Museum curator Dr. Carol Queen (she/they)Come As You...
2024-06-1326 minMaking MagicBetty Dodson & the Bodysex RevolutionWho 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 workshops in her New York City apartment.Guests this episode:Author & professor of gender & sexuality studies Lynn Comella (she/her)Sex toy historian & author Hallie Lieberman (she/her)Good Vibrations staff sexologist & Antique Vibrator Museum curator Dr. Carol Queen (she/they)Somatic se...
2024-06-0619 minMaking MagicMaking Magic TrailerCreated 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, Sinclair Sexsmith, Danarama, Stoya, and more. The series tells the unique story of a brand that has over the course of 55+ years, quietly challenged the stigma and shame that society has assigned to female pleasure and connects listeners to the stories of people whose...
2024-05-1501 min
His Chosen ChildThe Tangible Presence of GodOn this episode Im sharing the experience I had when God visited me in my bedroom.
2022-02-2119 min
His Chosen ChildGod Said I'm An Oak TreeHere I'll explain how God said I'm an oak tree, what that represents and what it means spiritually for the believer.
2021-10-2531 min
His Chosen ChildThe Narrow RoadWe will be talking about the experience, sacrifices, and rewards of walking the road less traveled.. The Narrow Road!
2021-09-3039 min
His Chosen ChildLet The Redeemed Speak (Part 1) Ft. Michelle CalvertListen to this powerful story of Michelle Calvert's road to salvation in Jesus Christ!
2021-07-2159 min
His Chosen ChildWhat Happened To My BrotherI'm publicly sharing the circumstances surrounding my brother's death, his life and the legacy he has left behind in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
2021-06-2858 min
2021-04-1029 min
His Chosen ChildExamine My HeartGod searches our hearts. What is your heart posture? What kind of fruit are u bearing? Let's talk about it..
2021-01-3153 min
His Chosen ChildDivine Appointments: A Quick StorytimeGod ordains meetings to make His presence known & felt. Listen to this 🤯
2021-01-2113 min
His Chosen ChildThe Stronghold of Sexual ImmoralityLet' talk about what God has to say about sexual sins: fornication, pornography/masturbation, homosexuality and adultery
2021-01-1754 min
His Chosen ChildWhen God is calling Ft. Aisha Williams (The God vs. Sin struggle)We discuss her ensnaring sin struggle and her fight to fully submit to the drawing of Jesus.
2021-01-0356 min
His Chosen ChildJesus Christ: My all and in all (Part 5) Featuring Sister Janell SmartLet the redeemed of The Lord say so! Listen as Janell shares her journey to the cross.
2020-12-2050 min
His Chosen ChildJesus Christ: My all and in all (Part 4) Featuring Hope Marie AdamsHis grace is sufficient for us! Listen as I sit down with Hope Marie Adams to discuss her journey to Christ!
2020-12-0640 min
His Chosen ChildJesus Christ: My all and in all (Part 3) Featuring Sister Katie PappasListen as I talk with Katie Pappas on her journey to Jesus!
2020-11-2349 min
His Chosen ChildJesus Christ: My all and in all (Part 2) Featuring Sister Latrina ScottPart 2 of the mini series of testimonies of my brothers and sisters, sharing on Christ in their personal lives.
2020-11-0843 min
His Chosen ChildJesus Christ: My all and in all (Part 1) Featuring Brother Matthew GarciaJesus is more than enough. He is everything and His Grace is sufficient for us. Listen to Matt's story of salvation through Jesus.
2020-10-1847 minHis Chosen ChildThe Suffering: God's Purpose for His Children's Pain1 Peter 4:12-16 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a...
2020-08-2330 minHis Chosen ChildThe Born Again ExperiencePlease excuse the call interruptions! I recorded this on my phone as I was driving . I had to get it out and I don't want to re-record what flowed naturally. It'll be more professional next time lol. God bless!
2020-08-1223 minHis Chosen ChildMy Testimony: My Road To RedemptionWe overcome by the blood of The Lamb and by the word of our testimony 🙌🏾
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