Hide and Seek

The time has come for debauchery, huge giveaways, and of course supporting JOY Media to continue creating a space for diverse voices! We have an action packed show with in-studio photography from Winden Photography, Trivial Hirsute from Busy Homosexual Dean Arcuri, and Spencer Colt repping Trough Events and Thick N Juicy! There is STILL time to snag not only the major 2025 JOY Radiothon prizes but to nab a bunch of tickets for Trough and Thick N Juicy events coming up! If you join or renew your membership, donate, or subscribe - DM or email our show with a copy of your contribution to keeping JOY out loud and proud for your chance to win... 1 of 10 ticket packs (Melb) 1x ticket to Beefcake (Fri 16th May (This Fri)) 1x ticket to Screw (Fri 23rd May) 1x ticket to Thick ‘n' Juicy (Fri King's Bday Weekend) 1x ticket to Trough (Sat King's Bday Weekend) 1 of 10 ticket packs (Syd) 1x ticket to Beefcake (Sat 17th May) 1x ticket to Thick ‘n' Juicy (Sat King's Bday Weekend) Be sure to include which regional events pack you'd like to attend Join, subscribe or donate BEFORE FRIDAY 16 MAY to enter the draw! From Darwin to Hobart and everywhere in between, JOY makes our national community stronger! Be part of the big picture with your support. Become a member, donate, or subscribe by going to our website - joy.org.au/join   Hide & Seek - @hideandseekonjoy Joy 94.9 - @joy949 Winden Photography - @windenphotography_ Carmelo Costa - @carmelorcosta Spencer Colt - @spencercolt_ Dean Arcuri - @deanuswiththebig Trough - @trough.events Thick N Juicy - @thicknjuicyevents Jon Kok - @barbarylion Tim Little - @beatzradio Craig Burnett - @white.dragon.339 Michael Whelan @muchmoreamusing This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

It's been 6 years since the legendary ROCCO STEELE tore a hole through all of Australia's bottoms, nationwide...as well as a certain Hide & Seek radio show host! He's back for another whirlwind tour that's bound to get heads turning yet again. Tim and Craig chat with Rocco about all things adult entertainment and his adventures around the world. For Australian tour dates head to thicknjuicy.com.au For all your Rocco Steele action linktr.ee/rocco.steele

Tim and Michael are finally reunited this week to discuss the realities and future of PrEP in the community with Research Associate and PHD Student Curtis Chan. Curtis works with the Kirby Institute to study HIV prevention, and the role of PrEP in both a health and social context. Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Tim & Craig chat with Sir Leo who shares his journey into using BDSM as trauma therapy, both for him and his submissives.

Tim & Craig chat to Adam Fitzgerald, an American intimacy and relationship coach about open relationships, polyamory and our uniquely queer experiences. For more info on Adam you can checkout his website here

Tim & Craig chat to Adam Fitzgerald, an American intimacy and relationship coach about how people can improve their sex lives through masturbation, open relationships and stopping those recurring arguments. Adam also shares his own journey of recovery, detailed in his book "Recovering from Recovery". Are 12 steps programs the only way to recover and can these programs be detrimental to some queer men? All this and more this week! For more info on Adam you can checkout his website here

At age 60, after being outed as gay and HIV positive Daddy Dan decided to go on a worldwide trip of sexual adventure and self-discovery, meeting some interesting men in the process both in and out of the bedroom. His podcast "1in4marriedmen" discusses the concept that "one in 4 married men are either gay, bi or love a bit of dick" as he chats to married men and others during his two year journey around the world. For more Daddy Dan, including his podcast head to his Linktree

Daddy Dan has had an interesting life and it seems, in many ways that his story is just beginning. At 62 years of age he is only two years out of the closet. A father to 3 girls and previously married he's spent most of his gay life in secret. After being outed as gay and HIV positive, Dan finally decides he can be his true authentic self with a two year worldwide trip of self-discovery, leading him to a new career in adult entertainment and content creation. This guy has a story, and he wants to tell it! For more Daddy Dan head to his Linktree

Trigger warning: This episode discusses themes relating to sexualised drug use. In this episode, Tim Little delves into the complex and sensitive topic of "chemsex" with psychotherapist and chemsex therapist Stu Fenton. We explore what chemsex is, why people engage in it, and the differences between its prevalence in Australia and Europe. Stu shares insights from managing an LGBTIQA + rehab in Thailand, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chemsex practices, and compares harm reduction services in Berlin and Melbourne. We also touch on Stu's recent research on chemsex among queer immigrants in Berlin and the unique challenges they face as well as an overview of support services available in Australia and the common reservations people have about joining groups like NA or AA. For support please head to http://joy.org.au/support

  We talk needle play with Sharon, AKA Miss Behavin' - Adelaide Rubber 2023 who is preparing for an upcoming workshop at GEAR'D in Adelaide NSP List Find and NSP near you Gear'd Info https://events.humanitix.com/gear-d-2024-82sqk662  Follow Miss Behavin' Adelaide Rubber 2023 on socials   Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

  There's a first for everything! Michael and Craig delve into our first times - in sex, kink, and fetish from events to sexcapades.   Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

  We get kinky in public with Daddy Schadenfreude and Sir Z to talk about putting on a show, with a variety of public kink performances from needle play, to pegs, and electro.   Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

  Carlos and Emil from Living Positive Victoria share with us about HIV migration, with many recent HIV notifications occuring amongst newly arrived migrants in Australia. We talk about access barriers to testing, treatment, and navigating services once in Australia - potentially without access to Medicare. We talk about HIV disclosure with our partners, and in legal settings.   Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

  Australia has been experiencing a PrEP shortage, with essential HIV prevention medicine in very low stock in pharmacies across the country. Tim is in the drivers seat, with Michael wearing his community advocacy hat to share what has been going on with PrEP, why we have such low stock, and different ways to buy PrEP to keep protected - and some other tips and tricks for navigating the PrEP shortage. Until more PrEP is widely available and in stock check out these resources for understanding the shortage and where to go for more info Buying PrEP online from an international pharmacy Information on the shortage from PAN including the PrEP map locator Michael's PrEP shortage episode of Well Well Well (also here on JOY!) with Cal and Rachel Information from our friends at Emen8 Thorne Harbour Health's PrEP shortage info   Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

This week, Chief Underwear Thief Craig invites our Mr Vicbears 2024 Joenas into the studio to talk about the upcoming Underwear Auction at the Laird Hotel. The event is Joenas' title year charity fundraiser, raising money for Pride Foundation Australia - and giving thirsty punters the opportunity to buy the underwear right off the models backs (and fronts) Tim and Craig chat with Craig about underwear fetishes, and Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

  Melbourne Rubber is bringing you a SLICK Week to remember in 2024. We bring you all the goss from Bec, John, and FFunOtter who spill the lube on everything happening this week.   Remember every SLICK event this year is 18+ gender inclusive! Check out https://www.melbournerubber.com/ https://www.instagram.com/melbournerubber/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbournerubbermen/about https://x.com/RubberMelbourne Find out about all of the people and groups bringing SLICK to life including: Eagle Leather, the Laird, Barba, City of Yarra, Down an' Dirty, Boot Co Brisbane, Drip Lube, Deanation, Ethikink, Hanky, The Eagle Sydney, Kink Projects, Fan Daddies, SNKR Bar, Winden Photography, House of Ma' Jaw, Kink.Ed, HDG Image, Sinnovator, Lux Latex Care, Pig AF, Nourish Collingwood Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ We mentiuned on the show that you may have noticed Jon's voice missing from the show the last couple weeks. Jon has had to step back from his Sexpert duties to focus on his next adventures with all things work and play. Jon has been a regular part of the team since 2020 and will be missed on the show. We wish Jon all the best in his sexcapades and you can follow them at @barbarylion This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

  Recently, men have fallen victim to homophobic violence perpetrated by groups targeting users of dating apps like Grindr. Men are lured into vulnerable settings and abused, assaulted, and demeaned - violently in some cases. We through this quickie (also available on Well Well Well) to speak to police about what is being done to protect queer men using apps. Jeremy Oliver (they/he) is the LGBTIQA+ Communities Portfolio Manager with Victoria Police and spearheading the investigation into Grindr and app related safety Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ For more information and support on this topic head to thorneharbour.org/appsafety https://www.police.vic.gov.au/LGBTIQA-liaison-officers Call 000 in an emergency Contact the non-emergency line to report non emergency or life threatening incidents on 131 444 Visit the safety commissioner website https://www.esafety.gov.au/   * This special quickie episode was released Thursday, September 5th 2024 exclusively to podcast on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week supplied by Shaun This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    Shaun and Dean from Gay Fathers Worldwide step into the studio to share about connecting men who have kids from past heterosexual relationships. Now reaching almost 1000 members, the global group supports men to talk about their same sex attraction, and unravel what it means to (potentially) start a new life with a queer identity. We talk conversion practices, faith, and coming out to partners and kids.   Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/   Find Gay Fathers Worldwide on Facebook Connect with Bent Couch Counselling and the Community Couch Conversations Chat with likeminded guys and find resources on DALE dale.org.au/ If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, or suicide ideation contact Rainbow Door MensLine Lifeline 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Men's Line 1300 789 978 Opening Hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week * This episode originally aired Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week supplied by Shaun This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    We sit down with Tom Boye, masseur, sex worker - and all round good person to talk about the art of erotic massage, fantasies, and supporting DL guys to connect sensually with other men.   Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ Follow Tom Boye on X at @tomboyemassage. or find his online services at via All My Links   * This episode originally aired Tuesday, August 27 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week supplied by Tom This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    Resident bear, kink, and daddy expert Craig joins us to explore guys in the fetish world who love to strike up a cigars for social and sexual pleasure. We explore scarification and branding, ash play, subs and does in the leather community, and how we reduce harms associated with smoking if engaging in smoke play. Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/ Follow Craig at @bear_overboard Melbourne Cigar Men website: https://melbournecigarmen.wordpress.com/ Melbourne Cigar Men on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/uyMcYeGZzDKLjLeB/?mibextid=K35XfP Check out Quit Victoria's latest LGBTIQA+ smoking cessation campaign at https://www.quit.org.au/articles/lgbtiq  Touchbase's tobacco information for mixing and matching drugs, and the LGBTIQA+ community https://touchbase.org.au/drug/tobacco/  * This episode originally aired Tuesday, August 20 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week supplied by Craig This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    Grab your joystick and get ready to game, boy. In the biggest crossover event since Super Smash Bros, Luke and Elliot from the team at Checkpoint port over to the naughty side on Hide and Seek. Giving a 1-up to gaming, Checkpoint is JOY's weekly show for for game news, reviews, interviews where you can catch all the latest releases and big discussions as we break down the most popular and constantly evolving medium in the world, from a uniquely queer perspective. This week, we're exploring the world of gaming, hot gay nerds, sex tech and teledildonics for games - and what is happening in the industry for forward momentum of telling queer stories in gaming. We chat about community building with platforms like Twitch and Discord, through to romanceable vacuum cleaners, and our sexual awakenings in video games... and of course horny Bowser art. Find Checkpoint's award winning reviews and game features at checkpointgaming.net and listen live on Saturdays at 2pm, or grab the podcast from your favourite podcast app. Checkpoints many awards include: Winner of CBAA 2019 Community Radio Award for Excellence in Innovative Programming & Content Winner of 2020 Addam Stobbs Award for Broadcasting Excellence FeedSpot's #1 Australian Gaming Podcast of 2024 Winner of 2024 IT Journalism Awards for Best Independent Coverage Find your gaymer community Melbourne Gaymers - facebook.com/MelbourneGaymers Sydney Gaymers - facebook.com/SydneyGaymers Australian Gaymers - gaymers.org.au * This episode originally aired Tuesday, August 6 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image by freepik This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Laird Leatherman 2024 Jay returns, bringing along Brett from the Laird to chat about the upcoming A Week of Leather events. We chat about Jay's charity, Rainbow Railroad, and supporting community abroad and in our own leather backyard. Brett shares a little about the history of AWOL and what we can expect, what to wear to what events, and connecting with our leather community.   Jay was recently up in Sydney for Sydney Leather Week - and massive congrats to Sydney Mr Leather 2024 in Timo and Sydney Ms Leather 2024 Lani.  More about all the AWOL events at aweekofleather.com Monday: MEET MARKET / HAND JOBS (leather and fetish encouraged) Tuesday: SESSIONS (leather and fetish encouraged) Wednesday: JOCK PARTY (leather and fetish encouraged) Thursday: HIGH SHINE (dress code enforced) Friday: KINK WARS (leather and fetish encouraged) Saturday: THE HUSTLE (dress code enforced) Sunday: HAPPY ENDING (leather and fetish encouraged) Follow Jay on Laird Leatherman 2024 on Facebook and @jockbox on Instagram Regular goings on at the Laird Hotel via lairdhotel.com Jay's charity Rainbow Railroad supporting LGBTQI+ people who face violence and oppression around the world   Hide and Seek now airs Tuesdays at 9pm on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne and surrounds, iHeart Radio and streaming at joy.org.au     This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. * This episode originally aired Tuesday, July 30 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

  Michael is back from his Hot Girl European Summer to spill the beans on beach bears, european sex clubs, and nearly getting arrested at the airport. We also share what's news with Mpox with cases on the rise - and what to look out for, particularly if you've just returned from your own hot girl european summer.   Resources Victoria Thorne Harbour Health Mpox info Better Health Channel Mpox info NSW ACON Mpox info  Tasmania Sexual Health info from TasChard Western Australia WAAC Mpox info NT NTAHC Mpox info Queensland QPP Mpox info South Australia SAMESH Mpox info Emen8's finding a clinic service This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

      Tim and Jon journey through the world of sex and disability with CJ and Grant. We talk about accessibility in kink spaces, and navigating sex and kink with our mental and physical limitations. We talk getting inventive with flashcards, pro dommes, and the occasional apparatus for enhancing pleasure. Podcast photo by SHVETS production on Pexels * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    Tim and Jon take a peek behind the fur with content creator, dancer, model and comic, Gabe Woods. Gabe tells us about his journey as a content creator, his experiences with censorship, being part of a new art exhibition and branching out into adult comedy. Plus, we find out just what happened with Sophie Ellis Bextor. Gabe Woods can be found on Instagram, TikTok or on his website * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 18 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    In the final part of the Hide and Seek Radiothon Super Immersive 3D Holographic Streaming Journey, Tim, Jon, CJ and Craig talk about their journeys with JOY and Hide and Seek, and why they each use the platform to promote sex and kink positivity. Plus a special listener wins a prize as part of JOY Radiothon 2024! Craig was last on Hide and Seek in the Summer as a special guest host from Episodes 153 - 160. CJ last appeared during our Episode 122 - Hurts So Good * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    In part 7 of the Hide and Seek Radiothon Grand Gallery Exhibition, Tim, Jon, CJ and Craig discuss the world of adult art with Laird Leatherman 2017, Jim Addinsall. Jim was last on Hide and Seek in Episode 18 Look Good In Leather * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    In part 6 of the Hide and Seek Radiothon Live Concert World Tour, Tim, Jon, CJ and Craig hear from Demasque Magazine's very own Star! Star is the founder of Demasque Magasine and organises events and education to connect newcomers to the world of kink! * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    In part 5 of the Hide and Seek Radiothon Stadium Extravaganza, Tim, Jon, CJ and Craig bring back the always amazing Spencer Colt. Spencer previously joined the team for Episode 151 You're a Big Boy Now and Episode 137 Spice Guys * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    In part 3 of the Hide and Seek Radiothon Saga, Tim, Jon, CJ and Craig meet the dominatrix who teaches others how to do it, Mistress Electra. Mistress Electra has been a professional dominatrix for over 30 years, and teaches skills to people entering the industry. * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    In part 3 of the Hide and Seek Radiothon Cinematic Universe, Tim, Jon, CJ and Craig catch back up with Odus Moore to talk mooore about Sexual Health advocacy. Odus originally appeared on Hide and Seek in Episode 166 PEP Talk * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    In part 2 of the Hide and Seek Radiothon Saga, Tim, Jon, CJ and Craig get Joenas Galinato back in the hotseat to talk about Southern Hibearnation, and the Bear community in the Philippines. Joenas originally appeared on Hide and Seek in Episode 157 Who Bears Wins * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    Tim, Jon, CJ and Craig launch into the start of the Hide and Seek Radiothon Spectacular * This episode originally aired Tuesday, June 4 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    Michael, Tim and Jon talk all things travel and the do's and don't's of taking kink gear, medication and more when you travel. What should you do about your PrEP? What sort of gear travels well? What should you find out about the places you visit before you go? Later, the team talks about the latest on MPOX cases and vaccination, and keeping informed about travel alerts. Hot stuff Down an'Dirty's Kink on a Budget video, with ideas for travel friendly kink Southern Hibearnation - June 8th to 16th  Mpox vaccination information form Emen8 Budget announcement covering all things HIV   * This episode originally aired Tuesday, May 28 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    Pup Wolf joins us to share a litte about the new VIC-PAH event, Bark After Dark - the group's first event with a sex focus. Wolf shares a little about the pup community, finding safe spaces online and in person, and supporting the pups to get... connected. Later, Michael and Jon talk about news improving HIV prevention programs in the Federal Budget, and the latest on MPOX cases and vaccination Hot stuff Victorian Pups and Handlers Bark After Dark Tickets - Saturday 25 May  Mpox vaccination information form Emen8 Budget announcement covering all things HIV   * This episode originally aired Tuesday, May 21 2024 on JOY * Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Sir A and FFunotter join the show to talk about lockdown (no, no, not that!) We are exploring chastity, cages, and restricting or delaying gratification. We're here to unpack (pardon the pun) what devices work for what anatomy, some tips for travel, and finding other... activities to do while locked up.     This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

      Time for a pep talk, well, a PEP talk that is. We are joined by queer content creator Odus Moore to share a little about self advocating in healthcare settings as an LGBTIQ+ person. Recently, Odus needed to access PEP - medication to prevent HIV after a recent exposure - and was met with some perceived queer phobia and didn't walk away with the medication they needed. PEP can be taken to prevent HIV after a recent exposure - but needs to be taken within 72 hours. And, the earlier the better. Odus shares what happened when they visited a public hospital and had a negative experience, which they turned into a training and capacity building experience for clinicians at the hospital - but not before being bullied and gaslit online! Plus, we chat about mpox and preventing it by getting vaccinated!   Here's some stuff we mentioned this week...   PEP information GetPEP.info  https://what-works.org/pep/  https://endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/pep/  PEP Guidelines, for clinicians: https://ashm.org.au/resources/australian-pep-guidelines/  If you are diagnosed with HIV, you can connect with your local state based HIV organization    Training and capacity building https://rainbowhealthaustralia.org.au/training-programs Pride in Diversity: https://www.prideinclusionprograms.com.au/about-pid/  Training and Professional Development from Queerspace at Drummond Street https://www.queerspace.org.au/training-education/    MPOX What is MPox? https://emen8.com.au/health/sexual-health/get-your-monkeypox-shot-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-monkeypox-vaccine/ New Mpox cases: https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/new-mpox-cases-vic/230357  Where to go: Melbourne Sexual Health Centre Thorne Harbour Health Northside Clinic Collins Street Medical Centre Prahran Market Clinic No Medicare? https://oshcaustralia.com.au/  Some pharmacies that operate late or 24 hours. Call ahead or double check as some of these may have changed! https://13sick.com.au/late-night-pharmacies/melbourne-extended-hours-pharmacies/  And https://doctordoctor.com.au/patient-advice/24-hour-pharmacies/   This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

    Here to talk affirming trans consent, Michael and Jon are joined by Starlady, the Program Manager at Zoe Belle Gender Collective! With a passion for social justice and a commitment to equity, Starlady tackles discrimination head-on through advocacy, education, and community development. Starlady has worked with remote Indigenous communities and appeared on ABC's trans focused episode of “You Can't Ask That”  Zoe Belle Gender Collective recently launched new 18+ resources discussing sex and consent for both trans and gender diverse people and their partners. Find resources including the new Gender Diversity, Sex & Consent on the Zoe Belle Gender Collective resources hub Some other fantastic resources supporting trans folk include Say It Out Loud - sayitoutloud.org.au ACON's TransHub - https transhub.org.au Qlife - qlife.org.au Additionally, some of the art from the ZBGC resources is from artist @noahdeaart on X,  @noahdea.art on Instagram * This episode originally aired Thursday, April 23 2024 on JOY * This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

  Content creator Down Under Bri returns to Hide and Seek to recount his journey to the JustForFans conference. Bri shares some of the more titillating panels and plenaries on everything from adult performer taxes, collaborating, and building networks in the world of spicy content. Bri uncovers some of the pomp and circumstance behind content creation, and some of the more prolific creators being more shy than you'd anticipate! Bri travelled through LA and even made a stop at the Trixie Motel, meeting a few key collaborators on the way   Bri last joined us on the episode 135 Bri Hard talking about his content creator journey as well as our two part content creators panel Spice Guys Side A and Side B Brian is @downunderbri on just about everything where you can find all his spicy links Twitter – twitter.com/downunderbri Instagram – instagram.com/downunderbri TikTok tiktok.com/discover/Down-under-bri …and Guy Films Guy on Twitter – twitter.com/guyfilmsguy This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Open relationships? For gays? Groundbreaking. Michael, Tim, and Jon explore what it means when your relationship is flexible. As all three of us are in open relationships, we discuss the pros and cons of exploring sex, intimacy, and love with more than one person - be that casual or in a polyamorous situation. We overcome jealousy, and increase communication, communication, communication! We also congratulate the newly sashed Mr International Puppy, Pup Jaxx - who traveled to Chicago to the International Pup and Trainer Competition and returned with the top nod. Congrats, Jaxx, save some time for us when you get home. Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Globetrotting twink and certified smol boi Benny Fox aka @melbournetwink returns to share his experiences of sex work, content creation, and sex worker safety when travelling. We discuss all things from chemsex for content creators, open relationships, and travelling solo in conservative US states. Find and follow Benny on all manner of social media and spicy sites via linktr.ee/melbournetwink Benny last joined us on our episode Sex Shooter to talk about sex worker legislation and decriminilisation This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

This week is the return of Tim! Yes, we're recapping Tim's hot girl summer with some Tim Tales. We've got a little something for everyone with tales of fisting, getting caught on a country road, and understall in the uni toilets. Share your hot girl summer action and activities with us via our socials or shoot us an email! This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut-Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au