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2025-01-3104 min
Rope PodcastEp138: New Year Special! with HuaHua, Graydancer, Ropunawa, Lief and IckyThe second part of the well-loved favourite episode of ‘rope memories’ from the podcast interviewees this year.
Mya and fox love this episode and are excited to share these funny, poignant, explicit and delightful stories with you. Enjoy!
The episode includes stories from:
HuaHua
Graydancer
Ropunawa
Lief+Icky
2022-12-3132 min
Rope PodcastEp135: Ropecast on the Rope Podcast - an interview with Graydancer, part 2Part 2 of our fabulous interview with Graydancer covers all things Ropecast, his incredibly long-running and early podcast all about rope bondage (can you believe it was one of the first 200 podcasts IN EXISTENCE! For perspective the Rope Podcast is now one of 2.4million out there!). Gray is a vivid and detailed storyteller and it’s fascinating to hear about such a core part of rope history.
This episode explores:
• The origin story of the Ropecast
• Building connections in the rope world
• Reflected knowledge and fame
• Unexpected kindnesses and benefits his podcast was able to bring to rope people
• Creating an oral history...
2022-11-2830 minRope PodcastEp134: interview with the OG of Rope Podcasts, Graydancer part 1fox and Mya were thrilled and honoured when Graydancer, whose Rope Podcast (Ropecast) has so far episodes spanning 14 years, accepted their invitation to guest on their younger Rope Podcast. Sadly Mya was sick (so sick!) with Covid on the date of the interview, but fox carried off their questions on his own.
Graydancer got into rope bondage back at the turn of the millenium, when rope was 10 cents a foot. He started a podcast about bondage in 2005, and taught, performed, and organized events around rope until 2019, traveling throughout North America and Europe. In 2007 he organized the first of over 100 rope...
2022-11-2125 min
Graydancer's RopecastRe-connecting to RopeGray returns to the podcast after a hiatus to talk about how he's trying to reconnect to the joy of kink. He talks about his writing on medium ( http://medium.com/@graymiller ) and also reads an excerpt from his work-in-progress, "The Dance of Smoke & Ash". Finally you get to hear a live recording of his performance at the Flow Erotic Cabaret at the Austin 2019 ROPECRAFT. Special thanks to Madame Posh for that! Many thanks to our sponsor Lee Allure ( http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap ) as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.co...
2019-12-1836 min
Graydancer's RopecastRope, Cancer, & Long Term RelationshipsThis episode starts with some information about a fundraiser for MetroVancouverKink, ( https://ca.gofundme.com/legal-costs-for-mvk ) but then gets really personal: “Adaptive Rope.” That’s the term Lisa (Tame Lioness) and her partner T call what they do. He is living with cancer, and it has changed how they do rope - but not what it does for them and their relationship. She talks open and raw about how they have survived twenty-eight years, cancer, and still keep it hot. This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk ( http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com ) and L...
2019-07-121h 11
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Phoenix42 Creator _Zaphod_Back in the interview chair, Gray takes you to the Arizona scene for an interview with _Zaphod_, owner and creator of Phoenix42 Creations ( https://www.instagram.com/phoenix42creations/ ). They talk about “being a rope guy”, Taoist philosophy, creating consent with partners, how to create a more inclusive community, and more. This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk ( http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com ) and Lee Allure ( http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap ) as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2019-06-1355 min
Graydancer's RopecastThe Artists-in-Residence at ROPECRAFT Chicago 2019On May 26th, 2019 in Chicago Illinois at ROPECRAFT six artists-in-residence ( Marceline VQ, Mr. Beck, The ArtistFromBeyond, Corinne, Stressykitty, and Jazzibel) met for a panel moderated by Graydancer. They explored a lot of topics, and agreed to have them shared here on the podcast! Comments? Questions? Contact graydancer@gmail.com
2019-06-031h 38
Graydancer's RopecastHappy Birthday ROPECAST!February 5, 2005 was the first time the Ropecast hit the internets, and what a long strange ride it’s been! Gray picks out one lesson for every year and extemporizes on it - do you agree? Disagree? Let us know! This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk (http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com) and Lee Allure (http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap) as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2019-02-0522 min
Graydancer's Ropecast3 Things Tops Should Stop Doing in 2019Gray launches the first podcast of the year with three things that tops (and anyone else who cares to) should stop doing in 2019. Then he reads a blog post published on http://TantusInc.com about dominance for the changing body. This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com and Lee Allure http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2019-01-0934 min
Graydancer's RopecastTypeAtypical talks about being an ace rope top, style, and more.Live from Madison’s own Freyja Project Winter Festival comes TypeAtypical, the Iowa-based rope presenter. He talks about what it’s like to be an asexual rope top and how he defines style - and helps people find their own. This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk (http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com) and Lee Allure (http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap) as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2018-12-1826 min
Graydancer's RopecastRiggerOdys & Angel Knight at ACE Rope EventAt the Columbus ACE Rope Event RiggerOdys & AngelKnight spent some time talking about their rope philosophy, including what it's like to study with Naka Akira and what it means to use rope to "secure emotions." This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk (http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com) and Lee Allure (http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap) as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2018-12-0549 min
Graydancer's RopecastTalking about Busy-ness and Burn-outGray gives a kind of "State-of-the-Ropecast" update, explaining why August was such a dry month and where and how his travels will help make September the opposite. He also talks about some of the burnout he's feeling with kink, and the ways he's fighting it by embracing the role of kink historian. YOU can win a $40 Gift Card for Twisted Monk! Details in the podcast. This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk (http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com ) and Lee Allure (http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap ) as well as...
2018-09-0137 min
American Sex PodcastGraydancer & Naiia: Redefining BDSM Communities - Ep 52We sat down with BDSM & rope bondage superstars, Graydancer & Naiia, to talk about the BDSM “scene”. Some assume this group is ripe with open communication, ethical behavior, and clearly negotiated consent because those concepts are cornerstones of BDSM. It turns out kink communities have their fair share of toxicity and inequity too-- just like most other social groups. Gray & Naiia share some innovative perspectives on these issues and discuss possible solutions. They’ve even implemented some themselves, namely popularizing an “open source” style conference model that is revolutionizing the way the rope and kink communities operate. Interestingly, this conversation doesn’t ju...
2018-07-301h 15
American SexGraydancer & Naiia: Redefining BDSM Communities - Ep 52We sat down with BDSM & rope bondage superstars, Graydancer & Naiia, to talk about the BDSM “scene”. Some assume this group is ripe with open communication, ethical behavior, and clearly negotiated consent because those concepts are cornerstones of BDSM. It turns out kink communities have their fair share of toxicity and inequity too-- just like most other social groups. Gray & Naiia share some innovative perspectives on these issues and discuss possible solutions. They’ve even implemented some themselves, namely popularizing an “open source” style conference model that is revolutionizing the way the rope and kink communities operate. Interestingly, this conversation doesn’t ju...
2018-07-301h 15
Graydancer's RopecastTalking about SESTA/FOSTA & the Future of KinkThis is part two of an interview done with Jessie and PJ Sage from the Peepshow Podcast about the ways that the SESTA/FOSTA rulings may affect the kink scene, and why we should support sex work decriminalization. You can find part one at http://peepshowpodcast.com (look for episode 16). This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk (http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com ) and Lee Allure (http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap ) as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.com/graydancer.
2018-07-1129 min
Peepshow PodcastMegan Guza on Condoms as 'Instruments of Crime' in Prostitution Cases and Graydancer on FOSTA/SESTA's Impact on the Kink CommunityWe start Episode 16 with a brief update on our lives and a new format for the show. Then, we have a discussion with Megan Guza about her article, "Condoms Criminalized in Allegheny County Prostitution Cases," where she reports on the way that condoms have been criminalized in prostitution cases, putting sex workers at risk. We also talk about the work that we did with SWOP Pittsburgh to challenge these practices. Finally, we talk to Graydancer, a writer, sex and kink presenter, and host of the Ropecast. We discuss kink education and the impact FOSTA/SESTA wi...
2018-07-0654 min
Graydancer's RopecastTips for Going to Rope ConventionsWhether it's your first Rope Convention or your fiftieth, this interview combines with articles that GoodMostTimes, Ojipan, and BaconAndrew created full of helpful suggestions for making them GREAT. Read more at http://ropecraft.net/firstcon or check out the show notes at http://libsyn.com/graydancer to download PDFs . This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk ( http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com ) and Lee Allure ( http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap ) as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2018-04-2543 min
Graydancer's RopecastEdgeplay, Consent, and more with Eternal AngelComing from Australia, Eternal Angel talks about finding the "edge" of your play, how pro-domming intersects with kink community, and gives us a taste of her new class "Consent & Navigation", coming soon to a ROPECRAFT near you! This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com use the code "ROPECRAFT" to get a special gift with your order and Lee Allure http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap as well as listeners like you contributing through http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2018-03-3039 min
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with WhiskyTangoFoxy, Chicago KinksterThis episode is an interview where you can get to know Chicago-based kinkster WhiskyTangoFoxy. She talks about self-suspension, photography, collaboration, DIY kink, and why having a Statement of Principles such as the one at https://ropecraft.net/principles/ is a good thing for an event - plus a lot more! This episode was brought to you courtesy of Twisted Monk (http://twistedmonk.graydancer.com) and Lee Allure (http://facebook.com/SpiralEyeSoap) as well as listeners like you through http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2018-01-281h 09
Graydancer's RopecastRitual and Rope“Mindfulness”, “Awareness”, “Connection” – these are all words that are used a lot in the rope bondage community. This class goes beyond the buzzwords and into practical ways that your rope scenes can be hotter, safer, and taken “next level” (wherever that is for you). Combining Naiia’s woo with Graydancer’s skepticism the class includes meditation techniques, the value of checklists, leveraging power exchange into your rope bondage, and the dangers of habit. They will also provide demonstrations of rope rituals that have and haven’t worked for them and provide you with the tools to create and adapt your own....
2018-01-111h 20
Graydancer's RopecastRacial Sensitivity in the Scene and Coming Out of a SlumpClosing out the year, Gray talks about some hard lessons learned during POC Listening Sessions. Then he answers a listener question: how do you get out of a slump when you're tying? This podcast is sponsored by http://TwistedMonk.com and http://LeeAllure.com Please visit their sites and let them know you appreciate their help! You can also directly support the ROPECAST at http://patreon.com/graydancer or (one-time donation) via http://squareup.com/store/graydancer
2017-12-2841 min
Graydancer's Ropecast"Please, Sir, May I Have Another?" Pt. 2 - Power Exchange & PolyamoryIn part two of this class, Dr. Eaves and Graydancer talk more about how to manage power exchange and polyamory in the day-to-day and even to the hopefully-not-so-bitter end. This podcast was sponsored in part by http://TwistedMonk.com and http://SpiralEyeSoap.com Please let them know you appreciate their help! You can be a supporter to via http://patreon.com/graydancer .
2017-12-051h 03
Graydancer's Ropecast"Please, Sir, May I Have Another?": Poly & Power Exchange (part 1)Both polyamory and power exchange relationships have complexities that can be wonderful, frustrating, or even both at the same time. In this class Dr. Eaves and Graydancer – two people who are enthusiastic about poly, D/s, and each other – will talk about some of the tools to manage these kinds of relationships in nurturing and sexy ways from beginning to end. (Part 1) This podcast was created with the support of TwistedMonk.com and LeeAllure.com So please! Buy their stuff, or at least tell them thanks for support! You...
2017-10-1842 min
Graydancer's RopecastThe Accused: In the Event of a Consent ViolationOzma of Oz wrote an essay about preparing yourself for what to do if you or someone you care about gets accused of a consent violation. The essay is nuanced and useful, and Ozma gives some great commentary on her writing. It can be found in full in the show notes at http://KinkSexCulture.com. This episode was made possible by the generous patronage of supporters at http://patreon.com/graydancer. Intro music was "Sexy Time" by the Leather Uppers. Outro was "Balrog Boogie" by Diablo Swing Orchestra. Both are used under Creative...
2017-09-0745 min
Graydancer's RopecastVoxBody Studio! And Anal Sex as a Metaphor for...Consent?Gray interviews Victoria Blue from her studio ( http://voxbody.com ) talking about how a rope space is created. Then Naiia joins him as they tackle the difficult subject of consent from "the other end" - combining it with a primer for anal sex play to talk about negotiation, lube, and other important ideas for sexual creatures. This episode was made possible by the generous patronage of supporters at http://patreon.com/graydancer. Further sponsorship was provided by * http://TwistedMonk.com * http://LeeAllure.com Please visit their sites a...
2017-08-1756 min
Graydancer's RopecastKeeping Your Kink Through DepressionNaiia has serious kink presenter cred: she is part of Midori's Rope Dojo cadre, a Consent Rocks Crew lead, President & founder of Madison Women of Leather, Kink Academy instructor, and RambleGRUE facilitator along with her own classes on bottoming, power exchange, sexuality, and mindfulness. In this episode she talks about her personal journey dealing with depression and how it affected her sex, kink, and poly relationships. You can read more from Naiia at her website, http://naiiabound.com . This episode was made possible by the generous patronage of supporters at http://patreon.com/graydancer.
2017-08-0349 min
Graydancer's RopecastConsent Rocks!Reid Mihalko from http://reidaboutsex.com flips the script and interviews Gray about this whole Consent.Rocks thing: how it came about, what it hopes to accomplish, and how to get involved. You can register for a Consent Rocks training by visiting http://consent.rocks and looking for the nearest one coming to you! This show was brought to you by: * http://twistedmonk.com (check out the great new book by Evie Vane!) * http://LeeAllure.com Please visit their sites and thank them for supporting this p...
2017-07-2040 min2017-07-2000 min
Graydancer's RopecastLost Episodes, SUDO-Kink, and a Hard QuestionGray starts out by revealing the secret location of the "lost episodes" of the Ropecast: http://ropecastarchive.graydancer.com Then things get serious when he answers a question put to him at the Philly GRUE: "How would you respond to a false accusation of consent violation?" He talks about the advantages a kinkster can have using the SUDO app (iPhone only, sorry) to create identities that don't make you vulnerable. You can even tell him what you think at kinksexculture@sudomail.com ! Finally he lightens things up with the song that he sang...
2017-07-0845 minGraydancer's RopecastYour Brain on Kink:This is a podcast about the way that your hormones in your brain work with your Kink! A medically educated Kink enthusiast, Orannis, exchanges notes with great dancer in this podcast as we talk about the way that our bodies and our brains deal with sadomasochistic activities. This podcast was brought to you courtesy of the sponsorship of Twisted Monk http://twistedmonk.com, and Lee Allure, of http://LeeAllure.com.
2017-07-011h 01
Graydancer's RopecastThe Hidden Side of RopeThe founder of the Devil Mask Society, DemonSix (aka Matt) talks about his own personal epiphany with rope. This is a conversation about a path that can change your experience of rope bondage into a deeper and more intimate journey both for yourself and your partner. This show was brought to you by: * http://twistedmonk.com * http://LeeAllure.com Please visit their sites and thank them for supporting this podcast! You can also support the podcast directly by becoming a patron: http://www.patreon.com/graydancer
2017-06-191h 27
Graydancer's RopecastRopecraft ReflectionsGray is still recovering from the awesomeness that was ROPECRAFT, and he spends some time sharing both highlights and also some of the things he hopes to improve for the next one. This show was brought to you by: * http://twistedmonk.com * http://LeeAllure.com Please visit their sites and thank them for supporting this podcast! You can also support the podcast directly by becoming a patron: http://www.patreon.com/graydancer
2017-06-0535 min
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Sophia SkySophia Sky identifies as a Shenaniganarian and uses she/her pronouns. She is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture (FSPC), producer of the internationally renown Seattle Erotic Art Festival. The FSPC is working to change the world’s ideas about sexuality and promote consent through the arts and education. For more information about the FSPC, visit TheFSPC.org. This show was brought to you by: * http://twistedmonk.com * http://LeeAllure.com Please visit their sites and thank them for supporting this podcast! You can also support the podcast directly by b...
2017-05-221h 03
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with BadKittyBondageKat and Dhyana have been tying and performing together as BadKitty Bondage since early 2012 and are proud to call Chicago home! They added MedullaOblongata into the mix as well as a Bad Kitten and together they've presented locally and nationally on shibari forms, rope bottoming, suspension, and predicament bondage. Find out more at http://www.ropecraft.net/bad-kitty-bondage This show was brought to you by: http://twistedmonk.com Please visit his site and thank him for supporting this podcast! You can find all Graydancer's Kink, Sex, & Culture podcasts at http://KinkSexCulture.com . That U...
2017-05-151h 20
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Glamazon Tyomi"Glamazon" and "Sexpert", Tyomi is one of the most prolific and well-known sex educators on the interwebs. Her vibrant style and no-nonsense eloquence has helped many people have better orgasms, hotter sex, and deeper connections. In this podcast, Gray talks with her about what she'd like to see sex educators do better as well as why she believes celibacy has been the key to her better understanding her own sexuality. You can find out more about her work at: glamerotica101.com sexperttyomi.com youtube.com/glamerotica101 Full show notes available on the Wednesday a...
2017-05-081h 05
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Dr. AerabelleWhat do you get when you cross a Doctor of Infectious Disease Research with a kinkster? You get (Dr.) Aerabelle, who talks in this podcast about the realities of risk perception and how it applies to sexuality and BDSM. We also talk boots, teaching, and get a preview of his upcoming classes at ROPECRAFT! Full show notes available on the Wednesday after release at Graydancer's http://patreon.com/graydancer blog . This show was brought to you by: * http://twistedmonk.com * http://JapaneseBound.com Please visit their sites and thank t...
2017-05-011h 16
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Patrick CalifiaGray talks leather history, style, kink, education, and hot power exchange with Patrick Califia. Patrick is an icon of the gay leather community and pioneer in helping make it possible for BDSM to be enjoyed by all. His books and essays have inspired millions to follow their own leather path, and his wisdom and experience make this an invaluable podcast to listen to. Full show notes available on the Wednesday after release at Graydancer's http://patreon.com/graydancer blog . This show was brought to you by: http://twistedmonk.com http://JapaneseBound.com Please...
2017-04-241h 25
Graydancer's RopecastProtocols for Power ExchangeAn exploration into what makes protocols work in power exchange relationships, and how to make them better, stronger, and sexier. Full show notes available at Graydancer's http://patreon.com/graydancer blog . This show was brought to you by: * http://twistedmonk.com * http://JapaneseBound.com Please visit their sites and thank them for supporting this podcast!
2017-04-1745 min
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Honey BareFresh from the Pittsburgh GRUE, Gray talks with Honey Bare about her experiences in rope, in power exchange, and in interesting gender issues. This podcast is brought to you by the sponsorship of three great groups: JapaneseBound.com, with original Japanese bondage videos for entertainment and instruction TwistedMonk.com, creator of amazing hand-dyed hemp rope and other bondage gear for your sexy times, Patreon.com/graydancer , where people like you simply give to the podcast to help keep us going.
2017-04-121h 11
Graydancer's RopecastVoices from the Eastern GRUE TourMonkey, Pepper Potts, CamDamage, Lochai, and MocoJute all in one podcast! Gray plays segments recorded during the Chicago and South Carolina GRUEs, along with special interviews from Moco Jute Laboratories! This episode is brought to you by TwistedMonk.com and JapaneseBound.com , the first for the rope you want to tie with and the second for the videos to show you how to tie (or just to enjoy the sexy!). Please visit their sites and let them know you appreciate it.
2017-04-0556 min
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Parker RopeboiParker Ropeboi has been teaching kink for over a decade, and follows up our crypto-kink podcast with a conversation about how other toys like stun guns or batons might be illegal. She also discusses her passion for self-suspension and the classes she's looking forward to producing for ROPECRAFT. This podcast is made possible by TwistedMonk.com and JapaneseBound.com. You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. Thank the patrons who made this podcast possible - and maybe consider becoming a patron yourself at http://patreon.com/graydancer !
2017-03-021h 24
Graydancer's RopecastInfo Security for Kinksters, Part 2hat tip to @RiggerJay for the subtitle Johnny Tornado is an Information Security specialist by day, and he shares his views on the current risks involved in being a kinkster with a computer and a cel phone. This podcast is made possible by TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. This is part 2 of the edited version of part one of this podcast. You can find part one and more resources at http://graydancer.com/infosec1, or the full unedited version at htt...
2017-02-1156 min
Graydancer's RopecastInfo Security for Kinksters, Part 1Johnny Tornado is an Information Security specialist by day, and he shares his views on the current risks involved in being a kinkster with a computer and a cel phone. This podcast is made possible by TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. This is the edited version of part one of this podcast. You can find the full version at https://www.patreon.com/posts/8055083 . While you're there, thank the patrons who made this podcast possible - and maybe consider becoming a patron y...
2017-02-0955 min
Graydancer's RopecastTop 3 Cunnilingus Tips!Gray shares his top three favorite tricks for cunnilingus. But first he shares some highlights from the recent LA GRUE and information about Consent Incident Response Training! This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible!
2017-01-1523 min
Graydancer's RopecastKink and Depression with NaiiaGuest presenter Naiia Bound gives an overview of her popular class on how Kink and Depression intersect. She talks about strategies for coping and even growing stronger in your kink even when dealing with various kinds of depression. This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/graydancer - we're especially trying to get funds so that...
2016-12-3034 min2016-12-3000 min
Graydancer's RopecastThe Art of Receiving BJs GracefullyIt all started at an L.A. GRUE in 2011, when Gray gave a class on fellatio. Not on how to give it, but rather on how to be a better recipient of it! Here are some of the highlights from that class, along with some added commentary. This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially...
2016-12-1225 min
Graydancer's RopecastBehind-the-Scenes at ROPECRAFT; E-defense; Consent in Other SpacesIt's been a while, but there were little things like a big rope event and the fall of Western Civilization happening. Gray tells a little bit of the behind-the-scenes experience of equipment at ROPECRAFT. Then he addresses the first bit of an ongoing practice of talking about being safer as an alt-sex enthusiast in a potentially dangerous society. Finally he talks about the interesting ways other subcultures view the consent practices in Kink. This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by...
2016-11-1743 minGraydancer's RopecastCalgary Leather from FAPCON3Gray has an all-too-brief conversation with leathermen Maestro Stefanos and Daddy Scott while attending FAPCON in Calgary. Then he talks about what makes leather protocols work for him and his serva Naiia, and how you can use these same tools to improve YOUR relationship. This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/graydancer - we'r...
2016-10-151h 01
Graydancer's RopecastGoodbye, Ropecast! Hello...Graydancer?Gray talks about how having a cape (or some other form of The Reveal) can both spice up your scenes and even enrich your relationships. He also talks about the upcoming "Ropewalker's Roundtable", hosted by Diamond Blue, which was just added to the Ropecraft class list. He also shocks the world by announcing the End of the Ropecast! This podcast will be called "Graydancer's Ropecast" from now on, as we continue to cover subjects beyond (but not excluding!) rope bondage. This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know...
2016-10-011h 01
Graydancer's RopecastAn Ask-Me-Anything EpisodeSeveral listeners on Twitter asked questions, and Gray does his best to answer! He talks about BDSM teaching, online resources, burnout, his favorite non-kink influences, and what he likes to "nerd out" about in regards to Sex Ed! This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can...
2016-09-2049 min
Graydancer's Ropecast3 Suggestions, 5 Truths, and InfinityGraydancer starts the podcast with some lessons learned at Summer Camp working on the Incident Response Team. He then goes BACK IN TIME to Ropelab where Murphy Blue shares his Five Uncomfortable Truths for Riggers. Then it's off to Summer Camp on the porch of Oink where Darren Infinity talks about how countering toxic & fragile masculinity can make your rope sexier and fun-ner (that's Canadianese for "more fun"). This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff.
2016-09-071h 01
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Catalina from THETurtle Hill Events is the organization that created Rope Camp and is now moving into a debut kink-and-woo event called "The Crossroads" http://turtlehillevents.org/crossroads/ . Gray talks with owner Catalina about why this event was created, what to expect, and more about events in general in the kink and rope scene. You can get a $75 discount on your registration using code "ropecast"! This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can als...
2016-08-301h 05
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Lee AllureFresh from the Boston GRUE, Gray and Lee Allure talk about how hypnosis and rope have great possibilities when used responsibly. This was recorded in Lee's backyard, so apologies for the ambient noise - call it "location enrichment"! They also talk a little about the upcoming Crossroads event at Ramblewood which will bring lots of woo and kink together in the same place. This podcast was sponsored by Karmarope.com and TwistedMonk.com, so you should visit their sites and let them know you appreciate their support! It also has the benefit of several Patrons wh...
2016-08-2200 min
Graydancer's RopecastHanging Out with Sanger & GrandMaster DavidFresh from the San Diego GRUE, Gray talks with his friend and play partner Sanger about how the way a community responds to injury can help recovery. They are joined by Grand Master David (producer of the ROPECRAFT event) and the three riff on experiences and attitudes in the kink scene in general. IMAGE: Ojipan tying Sanger This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to...
2016-08-1443 min
Graydancer's RopecastLivecast from Sinergy IIIGray does a rare "livecast" from Sinergy III with the help of Sir Travis & Niki Cupcake, the hosts of SinergyMI.com . They are joined by Iron Temple Dog for some deep talk about leather, rope, events, toxic masculinity, and hot photography. This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that...
2016-08-021h 042016-07-2600 minGraydancer's RopecastInterview with SuiSauceAt the Toronto GRUE Gray met SuiSauce, and she agreed to come on the show to talk about one of the ways Meet & Greets might NOT be so welcoming - and how YOU can help fix that. They also talk alot about their shared interest in Leather, Rope, Consent, and POC experiences in the scene! This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com. You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patro...
2016-07-261h 26Graydancer's RopecastGRUE Thoughts + Ben Hart talks NARIXGray gets a little philosophical in this podcast, talking about the classes and people that inspired him at the Toronto GRUE, both in brain and in rope. He also has an in-depth interview with Ben Hart, board member from NARIX. Applications are due a...
2016-07-1936 minGraydancer's RopecastWords Have Meaning! + Twisted Monk"Rigger". "Community". "Shibari Ring". Graydancer talks about words and meaning, then has his friend Monk as a guest. It's the 10 year anniversary of the Day the Abbey Burned, and he tells the tale. He also talks about other aspects of rope life, inclu...
2016-07-1357 minGraydancer's RopecastCare of RopeGray brings some sad news to the Ropecast as we lost a member of our community. MoonlightShadow also gave follow-up information about how to care for rope, which has led Naiia to add "ropewalker" to the service roles she does for Gray. This podcast ...
2016-07-0131 minGraydancer's RopecastKarma Rope's MattP Goes Deep:The long-awaited interview with MattP, whose background in materials science gives him a perspective on rope that you might not have heard before. Among other things: There's a better way to coil your rope!
2016-06-151h 17Graydancer's RopecastInterview with MoonlightShadow, Part 2Shadow (MoonlightShadow on Fet) and Gray met first at the Berlin GRUE, where she did a simple and short session that completely altered his understanding of basic concepts of intimacy. In part 2 of this interview she continues to talk about her relatio...
2016-06-081h 04Graydancer's RopecastInterview with MoonlightShadow, Part 1Shadow (MoonlightShadow on Fet) and Gray met first at the Berlin GRUE, where she did a simple and short session that completely altered his understanding of basic concepts of intimacy. In this podcast she talks about her relationship with rope, both on...
2016-06-0152 minGraydancer's RopecastInterview with Hedwig, Part 2In Part 2, Hedwig talks more about the need for diverse representation in the rope community and the way it created "Hitchin' Bitches." Then the Consent talk starts, with a challenge for Gray to "have a larger narrative." Gray has sketchnoted this ...
2016-05-241h 02Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Hedwig, Part 1Another great interview at Bondage Expo Dallas 2016 - this time with Hedwig! This long interview talks about fitness, about getting through rope burnout, and about "rotting the carcass well". Enjoy part 1! This is also the first podcast that Gray ha...
2016-05-151h 00Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Knotty AcroCats & ShatteredPulseGraydancer at Bondage Expo Dallas 2016 Interviews ShatteredPulse and the Knotty_AcroCats about their combination of acro and tying that is going to be coming to the ROPECRAFT in New Orleans! You can see more of their work at: * https://fetlife.com/u...
2016-05-0946 min
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Fynch ErsFynch Ers
is the organizer of CampingWithRope 1,2 and 3, the partner of Ka,
and an excellent rigger and bottom which means she has OPINIONS.
And some of those went K&P recently as she talked about how she
feels about negotiating with Tops - LINK.
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2016-04-3043 minGraydancer's RopecastInterview with Twisted ViewTopologist recently made a kerfluffle by talking about "the ONLY uplines" you should use. He was talking about TwistedView's uplines, and in this podcast you can hear how they were concieved, created, and why riggers like Topologist like them so much. ...
2016-04-2849 minGraydancer's RopecastAfter the Pitt GRUEcakesHappily exhausted after the Pitt GRUE V, Gray and several others at "GRUEcakes" talk about the classes and sessions they enjoyed, what kinds of thoughts and new possibilities they inspired, and more than a few jokes and puns. / / This podcast is made p...
2016-04-2135 min
Graydancer's RopecastThe Ropecraft Consent IncidentThis podcast starts with some words from Ferrett about how people can react constructively to consent accusations. Then Gray reads from the actual report of a consent incident involving Rashomon at Ropecraft Austin. It illustrates the concept and the ways it both works and can be improved.
This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com ! BastardRopes.com also contributed towards this production. You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff - at "Pay What You Can" prices.
You can also support the podcast dir...
2016-04-1336 min
Graydancer's Ropecast"Consent Incidents Anonymous"-A Good Idea?Back in a previous episode with Tifereth the idea of "Consent Incidents Anonymous" was brought up - using the AA model to create places where the consent discussion could be more constructively developed. This interview is with a member of AA, called "Cat", and she and Gray explore where the ideas overlap, diverge, and what the community can learn from the AA methodology.
This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com ! You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff - at "Pay What You Can" prices.
2016-04-031h 04Graydancer's RopecastRC20160327Dr. Charlie Glickman recently wrote an article at http://www.makesexeasy.com/consent-accidents-consent-violations/ that gave some great suggestions for how to constructively respond when you are involved in a consent incident. Another great sex educato...
2016-03-2830 min
Graydancer's RopecastGuest Host: Dan from Erotic Awakenings!You know that "Erotic Awakenings Podcast Network" stuff that you hear at the beginning? That's from a podcaster who has done even more podcasts than Gray (though not for longer!). Dan is half of the duo that puts on PowerExchangeSummit.org every year, and he talks about power exchange in this 'cast.
This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com! TwistedView.net also helped sponsor the 'cast, and you should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. Or you can support the podcast directly by signing up to be a...
2016-03-1930 minGraydancer's RopecastRC20160313A good old fashioned rambling podcast about events that Gray has gone to, about presenter compensation, about rope...enjoy! / / This podcast is made possible by BastardRopes.com who also is offering a 10% discount code "craftbastard" to all the listener...
2016-03-1329 min
Graydancer's RopecastMataleao at the Philly GRUE: Consent 301Live at the Philly GRUE, Gray and Mataleao (a rope top, teacher, and performer from N.J.) talk about some of the more complex areas of consent within the rope and kink community, with the goal of modeling some better interactions.
Along with KarmaRope.com, this podcast is made possible by rope.TwistedView.net! Please let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff.
Extra big thanks to the patrons at http://patreon.com/ropecast, who paid for the coffee at the GRUEcakes in Philly!
2016-03-0637 min
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Heather ElizabethGray takes a twitter discussion into real space with @MissHC, a friend who has some definite opinions about the roles of educators and community leaders in fostering a constructive discussion about consent.
Along with KarmaRope.com, this podcast is made possible by MocoJute.com! Please let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. Or you can support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast .
2016-02-2755 min
Graydancer's RopecastLee Harrington Returns!Lee Harrington has inspired thousands of rope enthusiasts over the years, and his wit, wisdom, and stories never fail to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. In this podcast he and Gray talk a lot about trans issues, rope culture, leather, traveling, and much more.
Along with Twisted View, this podcast is made possible by Moco Jute! Please let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. Or you can support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast .
2016-02-201h 10
Graydancer's RopecastMinnesota Rope!Gray caught up with the original Kimono Boy, Lqqkout, at Winter Wickedness in Ohio. They talk about his rope education, his role in the TNG leadership of Minneapolis, and some thought-provoking issues on consent in the community.
This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and BastardRopes.com! Please let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. Or you can support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast .
2016-02-1340 min
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Twisted View at Winter WickednessTraveling to Ohio, Gray talks with photographer, rope maker, rigger, and community leader Russ (aka TwistedView on Fet). You can find him and his rope at http://rope.twistedview.net.
Along with Twisted View is made possible by KarmaRope.com! Please let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. Or you can support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast .
2016-02-0645 minGraydancer's RopecastLeatherotica by SangerFor a change of pace, this episode features a piece of erotica written by Ropecast fan and patron, Sanger. It's kind of a preview of the class that Naiia and GRay are teaching at Bondage Expo Dallas, called LEATHER and Rope.
Along with a generous support of our patrons, this episode was brought to you by rope. twistedview.com and MOcoJute.com as well as the generous support of bastardropes.com.
2016-01-3018 minGraydancer's RopecastCreating a Rope Consent Culture - Part 3Graydancer finishes out the promised three episodes about consent culture with the not-surprising realization that there will need to be many more. This one, though, features Belle-, a rigger, writer, and kinkster who is self-declared "unsafe". Learn w...
2016-01-241h 072016-01-2400 min
Graydancer's RopecastTifereth on Consent DiscussionsTifereth, who wrote a controversial essay about consent in the rope community, comes on the Ropecast to talk about the need for safe spaces to have constructive discussions about consent issues.
"I do advocate for opening up the conversation to include non-judgemental discussion on consent errors so we may learn from our consent mistakes, because chances are you're going to make one. Preferably off the internet, because there be trolls."
This is part of a three-part series on consent.
This is all made possible by my sponsors, Moco Jute, Karma Rope and Bastard Rop...
2016-01-161h 122016-01-1100 minGraydancer's RopecastCreating a Rope Consent Culture - Part 1Graydancer begins a three-part series on consent culture by referencing a writing by Belle- on Fetlife. She posits four categories of consent violation, and Gray talks about how many problems are created by misunderstandings and disagreements about whi...
2016-01-0234 minGraydancer's RopecastWhat's the Best Rope?Gray talks about one of the most common questions he gets: What kind of rope should I use?
2015-12-2628 min
Graydancer's RopecastPolyamory and Rope!This is an interview with three wonderful people, Rocket, Blissy, and ProfCedar. I was curious to know how their poly relationship intersects with their rope bondage. There are some surprising benefits and challenges, useful whether you're poly, ropey, or not!
This is all made possible by my sponsors, Karma Rope and Bastard Ropes! Please let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff - or at least telling them they're cute! We also keep the Ropecast fires burning through the direct patronage of listeners like you - so sign up to be a...
2015-12-1941 min
Graydancer's RopecastInterview with Lizard!By special request from a listener, Gray interviews Lizard, a teacher, performer, and stellar rope-bondage enthusiast.
From her bio:
"Lizard has been active in the DC/Baltimore area for the last four years. She began tying at a local rope share group known as the Knotting Circle, and has since had the privilege of learning from some of the most influential rope artists around the world.
Lizard aspires to be a lifelong student of rope. She gathers knowledge from teachers, peers, and most notably from the people she ties along her journey. She d...
2015-12-141h 00
Graydancer's RopecastWhat's a Ropenspace Like?Gray talks to several veterans of the "Ropenspace" concept about their experiences both attending and organizing them. Based on "Open Space" principles, the Ropenspace creates an environment where people learn and share what they are truly passionate about for rope. It's been done in San Francisco, Maryland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and will be part of Austin's ROPECRAFT event February 21, 2016.
The crew talk about how it works, why it works, and why you - yes, you - should come to it!
This is all made possible by my sponsors, Karma Rope and Bastard Ropes! Please let them know...
2015-12-0552 min
Graydancer's RopecastSterling, Shay, and Ropecraft StuffThanks to @Steel_Magnolia this podcast is coming your way, with two bonus episodes later in the week. Gray presents two interviews with Shay and Sterling where they talk about pre-certification, the perception and reality of self-suspension, Chinese bondage scenes, and much more!
This has been brought to you by my sponsors, Karma Rope and Bastard Ropes! Please let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff - or at least telling them they're cute!
2015-12-0132 min
Graydancer's RopecastAnatomy of a Pickup Play SceneHow do you make pickup play work well? How is consent created along with really hot kink? Listen as Action Bastard (of BastardRopes.com) narrates a scene from Debauchery 2015 between Roughinamorato and Liongirl, and then hear each of them talk about how they negotiated before and during the scene, as well as how they felt afterwards.
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2015-10-3046 min
Graydancer's RopecastThe Dangers of Overconfidence & Why You Should Let N00bs Suspend YouIt's another weekly podcast, this time brought to you by the erstwhile M0co, who is working with Gray to come up with some pretty innovative delivery methods for his rope (fuck Amazon drones!).
Gray kicks back old-school - no guests, just some thoughts about how to avoid the very real danger of being an Overconfident Rigger. Then he makes a strange argument: why experienced bottoms should be the ones first suspended by novice riggers. Is he mad? Why not let him know: graydancer@gmail.com. Or come to one of his upcoming events:
Sinergy
RAMBLEGRUE
2015-08-2525 min
Graydancer's RopecastThe Karma Rope Magic | Interview with Janet HardyGray talks about one of his regular sponsors, Karma Rope, and points out how they are breaking new ground in the business of kinky rope while maintaining the high standards set by other rope vendors like Bastard Ropes, Twisted Monk, and M0c0 Jute.
Then things get a bit personal as he talks with Janet Hardy about blame in the scene. They talk about when it's useful, when it's not, and what exactly they mean when they say "...there is no blame."
Finally, listen to the end for a special announcement about the new ROPECRAFT: It...
2015-07-1821 min
The Passion And Soul Podcast by Lee HarringtonPS059 - The Power of Energetic Flow with GraydancerThe Passion And Soul Podcast welcomes back the wonderful Graydancer for a discussion about power exchange, energetic flow, connection, and the evolution of the GRUE events. He shares some of the ways he keeps his power-based relationships connected on the road, and takes us into tools and concepts for moving from erotic techniques to interpersonal transcendence. We are playfully welcomed into his life and adventures, and learn that life is about deep communication, expansion, and gratitude.*** Passion And Soul Podcast:iTunes Subscription: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-soul-podcast-by-lee/id840372122Erotic Aw...
2015-01-2658 min
The Passion And Soul Podcast by Lee HarringtonPS047 - Increasing The Sexy Quotient with Graydancer Increasing The Sexy Quotient with GraydancerJoin Lee Harrington and guest Graydancer as they spin their way through family connections, stage shows, event production, rope and love. As an internationally traveling sexuality educator, erotic performer and kinky advocate, Gray has appeared on “Our America with Lisa Ling” on the Oprah Network, produced over 50 of his “GRUE” Open Space events in five countries, and has the longest running kinky podcast on the web. Let’s join this GILF as he uncovers ways to have fun and sexy roleplaying, gain permission to follow your own journey, or walk away f...
2014-08-0449 min
Polyamory WeeklyPW 384: Graydancer updateWhat is Graydancer up to these days? We catch up with him at Winter Wickedness. Email polyweekly@gmail.com, call 802-505-POLY, Twitter @polyweekly or visit www.polyweekly.com or www.facebook.com/polyweekly
2014-02-2334 min
Erotic AwakeningEA289 - Graydancer's LeatherThis week, Dan & dawn share a great conversation with Graydancer on his view of Leather. If you’ve always been ‘iffy’ or curious or insanely positive you are the keeper of the One True Leather Way then you’ll really enjoy this conversation. This is one of my favorite interviews we’ve done in some time!
Plus, our ‘black friday special’ is a 50% off some erotic writing from a podcast listener! Check out the end bump for details.
2013-11-2949 min
Erotic AwakeningEA275 - GraydancerThis week, Dan & dawn have a chat with Graydancer, and talk about GRUEs and being a kink presenter and Kink Academy and consent and all kinds of stuff! Find out where the original kink podcaster got his start!
Plus, a question of the day asking ‘Before you get started in an M/s relationship, what is one thing you should do?’ (first heard on last weeks ‘BS’ing with Barak & Sheba’ but this time hear the D&d spin on it).
PLUS! New subscribers to the newsletter but who left?; Roughinamarto got it wrong?; the...
2013-09-0554 min