Leatherviews Podcast #19
An Interview with Shel-Don
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Recorded on July 30, 2008

http://www.shel-don.com

Shel-Don Chicago
3922 N Broadway Ave
Chicago, IL
773.296.0690

Interview length 24:40

Shel-Don starts with a "plug" talking about his leather crafting business.  Jack compliments his work.

Shel-Don talks about his early leather experiences, including some "sizzling" conversation he listened in on.

Jack asks about Chicago's Male Hide Leathers and it's owner Frank Goley.

Shel-Don gives us a primer in leather creation from animal skin to hot gear!

Five speed cockrings?  Hmmm.....

What is Shel-Don's most popular toy?  The strangest?

Shel-Don talks about the decline in demand for leather vests and leather in general as people aren't going out to the bars as much.

Jack talks about Shel-Don's big "Santa" beard .. and how he becomes Santa during the holidays, including his self-made suit.

Leatherviews Podcast #18
An Interview with Tristan Taormino
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

http://www.puckerup.com
http://www.openingup.net
http://www.darkodyssey.com

Interview length 28:26

Jack asks Tristan about her first sexual experience.  Tristan talks about losing her virginity and early kink experiences.

Tristan talks about the path that led her to become a sex educator.  From being rejected from law schools to producing her own magazine, "Pucker Up".

With all of her publishing and speaking outlets, what is most gratifying to Tristan?

Jack asks about Tristan's relationship with her mother.

Tristan shares her experiences with having to come up with content for the Village Voice on a bi-weekly basis.

Tristan talks about her newest book, "Opening Up : ....".   There's not alot about sex in the book, but is more focused on open relationships.

Jack and Tristan talk about open relationships.  Who is right for them?  How does our culture feel about non-monogamy.

Tristan talks about Dark Odyssey, an event that brings together people from different communities around sex, bdsm and polyamory.

Tristan's books include "The Ultimate Guide for Anal Sex for Women",  "True Lust : Adventures in Sex, Porn and Pervesion", "Best Lesbian Erotica", "Opening Up"

Leatherviews Podcast #16
An Interview with slave Patrick Herlihy
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Interview length : 24:20

Jack talks to his slave Patrick about their relationship, based on a comment from a reader.

Patrick defines what it means to be a slave to Master Jack.

How did Patrick know he wanted to be a slave?  Patrick talks some about his past.

Jack wants to know if Patrick has any limits to his obedience.  Has Patrick really told Jack to "fuck off"?

How does Patrick feel about Jack's lover Brian?  Patrick talks about the differences in relationships.

Jack and Patrick discuss feelings about a second slave.  What does Patrick look for in slave applicants?

Patrick discusses his relationships with various members of Jack's extended polyamorous relationship.

Jack asks, what would you tell a slave applicant who wanted to join a leather family?  Patrick responds.

Leatherviews Podcast #16
An Interview with Jeffrey Montgomery
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Recorded on July 9, 2008


Interview length

www.woodhullfoundation.org - Woodhull Freedom Foundation & Federation
www.tri.org - Triangel Foundation

Jeffrey talks about the founding of the Triangle Foundation in Michigan.

Jack asks Jeffrey about the Woodhull Freedom Foundation & Federation.  How does WFF differ from the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom?

Jeffrey discusses Woodhull's state level sex laws program and how one state's laws can be used to change another's.

"It's just another gay killing, we're not going to waste our time".  When Jeffrey heard the police say this, it inspired him to be an activist.

Woodhull Freedom Foundation's BUYcott of McDonalds.  What's a BUYcott?

Leatherviews Podcast #15
An Interview with David Ortmann
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Recorded on July 2, 2008

Interview length 22:33

www.dopsychotherapy.com
www.davidortmann.com

Jack asks David about his psycho therapy and sex therapy practices.

David talks, in a general sense, about his client and patient base. 

Jack and David talk about fantasy, is it unhealthy?  .. in a country like the United States with a sexually repressed culture?

What kind of "work" is required to maintain a mentally healthy sexuality.

David talks about his own involvement in leather and alternative sexuality, including coming out.

David and erotic fiction writing!

Jack asks about David's activism and how he is involved.

Leatherviews Podcast #14
An Interview with Master Taino
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008


Interview length 29:08

www.mastertaino.com
www.masterslavetraining.org
www.mastwashington.org
www.masterslaveconference.org


Master Taino talks about his cultural heritage and the origination of the name Taino.

Jack asks about Taino's family and polyamory.  Taino shares experiences unique to his family.

Master Taino describes his philosophy : "dominant and caring".

Taino talks about other organizations he is involved with:

Masters And slaves Together (MAsT DC)
Master Taino Training Academy
Master / slave Conference in Washington, DC

Leatherviews Podcast #13
An Interview with David Boyer
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Touche
6412 N Clark Street
http://www.touchechicago.com

Bijou Theater
1349 N Wells Street
http://www.bijouworld.com

Interview length 26:27

David talks about his history and how he came into the bar

business in Chicago.  He talks about Touche, and his long

history with this bar.

Jack asks David to talk about the differences between gay

Leather bars and gay "vanilla" bars.

David talks about how gay bars, including leather bars,

have changed over the past few decades.

Are straight people welcome in "cruise" bars?  David

comments.

David talks about programming with Bijou Theater and

Touche, including DungeonMaster nights, roller coaster

trip, the annual Gay Rodeo, Mr. Chicago Leather contest,

Mr. Midwest leather and the "Leather Eye for the Preppy

Guy" makeover.

Leatherviews Podcast #12
An Interview with Deborah Anapol
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

http://www.lovewithoutlimits.com

Interview length : 25:54


Deborah's books:
Polyamory: The New Love Without Limits.
The seven natural laws of love.

Deborah talks about Polyamory and how common it is in our culture.

Jack asks about Intimate Networks and Open Marriage as forms of polyamory.

What's the difference between swinging and polyamory?  Polyamory and polygamy?  Deborah answers.

Hardly anyone is monogamous .. Deborah explains!

One of the big questions : How do you deal with jealousy?  Deborah explains ways to manage this natural emotion.

Jack asks "What makes for a responsible polyamorous relationship?"  Deborah talks about honesty, self knowledge and the ability to communicate.

Deborah discusses safe sex and the role it plays in polyamorous relationships.

..and the loaded question.  How do you make the jump into a polyamorous relationship, from a monogamous relationship?  Deborah's advice "..first, get a copy of my book" .. very good advice.

Leatherviews Podcast #12
An Interview with Carol Queen
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Interview length : 27:22

Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Sex & Culture in San Francisco, CA along with Robert Lawrence.

www.sexandculture.org
www.carolqueen.com
www.masturbate-a-thon.com

Carol talks about the Center and its collections and programs, including the ...

MASTURBATE-A-THON!  Carol talks about this fun and fundraising event.

Jack asks, "Is masturbation good for you"?

Jack and Carol discuss orgasms and partner attunement with respect to ejaculation.

Carol gives her definition of "sex positive".  Sex can be positive, healthy and fulfilling.

Jack asks about sexual repression in the American culture.

Carol gives numerous examples on how one can embrace sex positivity.

Jack asks about the conflict between moral codes and sexual desire.  Carol talks about reconciling between religious beliefs and sexual pleasure.

Carol is the author of "Exhibitionism for the shy", including a beautiful photo of Carol on the photo.


"Pomosexuals", an anthology co-edited by Carol

Leatherviews Podcast #10
An Interview with Tim Brough
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

http://www.timbrough.com/

Interview length 26:22

Tim talks about coming out into leather and sm.

Peter Tolos and rubber magazines.  Tim gets into fetish publishing.

Peter appears on HBO's SexBytes, as a rubber Buddah.

Jack asks about Peter's book publishing career, including:

"Black gloves white magic : a collection of stories from the editor of Vulcan American and Rubber Rebel magazine"

"Sgt Vlengles' revenge : and other abuses to power"

"First hand : an erotic guide to fisting"

"Skin tight : a guide to rubbermen, macho fetish and fantasy"

Tim talks about the decline of publishing magazines since the Internet boom.

Tim introduces himself as a "boy".  Jack asks, "What is a boy?"

Jack asks how the community has changed through the years, Tim responds.

http://www.timbrough.com/