On Guard Cigar Salon

Follow On Guard Cigar Salon
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

A salon where Leather Men sit around smoking cigars while reflecting on the past & the issues effecting the queer community today.

Watts the Safeword


    • Apr 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from On Guard Cigar Salon with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from On Guard Cigar Salon

    Opposition Party // Unfiltered 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 63:18


    The new administration has done a lot of damage to our country in a short amount of time. But people are pushing back as we become the OPPOSITION PARTY. There is an energy rising of Americans from all walks of life who are horrified by what they've seen. So, what's working to push back against the attempt to install authoritarian rule and what's not? The On Guard crew has a lively discussion to inform and inspire our audience to get engaged to save our democracy and protect our freedoms.

    Boundaries // On Guard Ep 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 62:25


    The leather and kink communities embrace certain agreed upon boundaries that when crossed are considered inappropriate behavior. People within those communities also have their own individual boundaries. In this episode, the On Guard crew discusses the topic of boundaries. What are the community's rigid boundaries and which ones might be more contextual? What boundaries might a person adopt and how do they enforce them? Join us for a lively discussion in the spirit of author and speaker Brene Brown who once said "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.

    Make Impact - Unfiltered 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 66:41


    The On Guard crew is back with another Unfiltered show. We recorded this about two weeks into the new administration and it's clear we're angry and pissed off. But, that said, we offer tangible action items our viewers and listeners can do to push back against the firehose onslaught of awful coming from the administration right now. This is a heated and lively discussion and we point you to useful resources so you can get active immediately to help save our democracy and freedoms.

    Unfiltered 2 - Take Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 71:43


    Immediately after the November 2024 election, our On Guard crew gathered for a casual unfiltered “Time to Resist” https://youtu.be/9hupTOZnWq8?si=vh7QVlxjgILr342z recording of our honest and raw shock and anger. Emotions were high. We must hold on to the anger, but anger without action is hollow and useless. In this Unfiltered episode, our crew discusses some tangible action items we can all do to resist the extremist right-wing forces taking aim at our civil rights and democracy itself.

    Aging Gracefully In Kink LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 64:04


    As people in leather and kink communities age, they're presented with unique challenges and perspectives. Sometimes we adjust our play, sexualities, dress, and social interactions. Aging is a normal part of life and hopefully we can do so gracefully as leather people and kinksters. Our On Guard crew discusses aging during this live audience episode in one of the gay retirement capitals of the world, Palm Springs.

    Time to RESIST

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 64:05


    Huge thank you to our sponsor:Just two days after the election we threw a camera in the corner of the room and just talk about our true feelings about this elect. This is not our normal professional studio shot. Just our normal salon we do every week unfiltered. Agree or not we invite You to be a fly on the wall and witness out true feelings unfiltered and sometimes angry. We just witnessed what could be a tipping point for our democracy as a result of the recent election. We now have a precarious situation considering who will soon occupy The White House. Vigilance is the watchword. Unity is the goal. Democracy and freedom are the guiding lights toward which we should all reach. In this unscripted, spontaneous episode, the On Guard crew candidly reacts to the election results, what they might mean for queer and kinky people, and what we can do now that we have to deal with this challenging outcome.WARDROBE: http://SafewordShop.com-------- Cast Socials -------Twitter: http://Twitter.com/OnGuardSalonIG: http://instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/BannonRaceIG: http://instagram.com/BannonRaceGraylin ThorntonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/GraylinThorntonIG: http://instagram.com/GraylinThorntonKristofer WestonTwitter: http://twitter.com/KristoferWestonIG: http://instagram.com/KristoferWestonThe Cigar PigTwitter: http://twitter.com/TheCigarPigIG: http://instagram.com/TheCigarPigPup AmpTwitter: http://twitter.com/PupAmpIG: http://instagram.com/PupAmpA @Wattsthesafeword Production

    How to Navigate a Sex Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 72:05


    Perhaps you've been invited for the first time to a party focused on being naked and frisky with other people. Or maybe you've attended such a party before, but you found them difficult to navigate. When we're in an erotic or sexual environment, determining how to approach a potential play partner or participate in a group situation can be challenging. The On Guard crew interviews Bondage Otter, the producer of some of the best parties in San Francisco to get his take on how to best navigate and enjoy the experience.Huge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFFand http://MR-S-LEATHERWARDROBE: http://SafewordShop.com-------- Cast Socials -------Twitter: http://Twitter.com/OnGuardSalon IG: http://instagram.com/OnGuardSalon http://OnGuardSalon.com Race BannonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/BannonRace IG: http://instagram.com/BannonRace Graylin ThorntonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/GraylinThornton IG: http://instagram.com/GraylinThornton Kristofer WestonTwitter: http://twitter.com/KristoferWeston IG: http://instagram.com/KristoferWeston The Cigar PigTwitter: http://twitter.com/TheCigarPig IG: http://instagram.com/TheCigarPig Pup AmpTwitter: http://twitter.com/PupAmp IG: http://instagram.com/PupAmp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Not Going Back with Cleve Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 60:05


    In the realm of LGBTQ and civil rights politics, there are few people more experienced than the rightfully esteemed Cleve Jones. We've interviewed Cleve before, but in light of the upcoming election and the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ legislation and sentiment coming from the conservative side of the political spectrum, we wanted to have Cleve back on our show to give us his thoughts on how we as queer, kinky, and otherwise marginalized people can rally the vote in November and maintain our freedoms and move our causes forward.

    Shoulda - Coulda - Woulda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 67:05


    On Guard Cigar Salon has been producing content for more than 2 years. Often when we finish recording an episode, one of us suddenly thinks "I forgot to say this" or "I wish I had covered that." So, in this Shoulda Coulda Woulda episode we look back at the first 2 years of On Guard and critique ourselves, what did we get right, what did we get wrong, and what we wish we would have said instead.

    DRAG BANS Ft Brigitte Bandit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 50:56


    Gay leather and drag cultures have been intertwined for decades. Within gay communities, leather and drag have often formed strong alliances and been considered outsiders, mavericks, and rebels. Leather and drag community members have also often been part of the vanguard of LGBTQ activism. That's why On Guard wanted to interview Brigitte Bandit an activists from the drag community to discuss our shared commonalities as well as the recent anti-drag sentiment that echoes the anti-LGBTQ and anti-leather/kink forces with which many of us have had to deal with our entire lives.

    Music That Made Us Gay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 62:23


    Music is such an important part of our culture and that includes queer, leather, and kink culture. The On Guard crew has had their gay and kinkster journeys influenced by music throughout the years. In this episode, each of us talks about the music that has had the most impact on us and why.Huge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFFand MR-S-LEATHERWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com------- Socials ------Twitter: / onguardsalon IG: http:// instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: / bannonrace IG: / bannonrace https://linktr.ee/bannonraceKristofer WestonTwitter: / kristoferweston IG: / kristoferweston Graylin ThorntonTwitter: / graylinthornton IG: / graylinthornton The Cigar PigTwitter: / thecigarpig IG: / thecigarpig Pup AmpTwitter: / pupamp IG: / pupamp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Music That Made us Gay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 57:23


    Bootblacks. What do they do, and why? What are some of the ins and outs of bootblacking itself? How do bootblacks fit into the fabric of kink and leather culture. These are just some of the questions we asked one of the country's preeminent bootblacks, Buck Harder. You'll find Buck teaching or practicing his craft on his social media channels, at leather events, or on most Sundays at the Barracks bar in Palm Springs.Huge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFFand MR-S-LEATHERWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com------- Socials ------Twitter: / onguardsalon IG: http:// instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: / bannonrace IG: / bannonrace https://linktr.ee/bannonraceKristofer WestonTwitter: / kristoferweston IG: / kristoferweston Graylin ThorntonTwitter: / graylinthornton IG: / graylinthornton The Cigar PigTwitter: / thecigarpig IG: / thecigarpig Pup AmpTwitter: / pupamp IG: / pupamp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    BOOTBLACK BASICS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 57:23


    Bootblacks. What do they do, and why? What are some of the ins and outs of bootblacking itself? How do bootblacks fit into the fabric of kink and leather culture. These are just some of the questions we asked one of the country's preeminent bootblacks, Buck Harder. You'll find Buck teaching or practicing his craft on his social media channels, at leather events, or on most Sundays at the Barracks bar in Palm Springs.Huge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFFand MR-S-LEATHERWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com------- Socials ------Twitter: / onguardsalon IG: http:// instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: / bannonrace IG: / bannonrace https://linktr.ee/bannonraceKristofer WestonTwitter: / kristoferweston IG: / kristoferweston Graylin ThorntonTwitter: / graylinthornton IG: / graylinthornton The Cigar PigTwitter: / thecigarpig IG: / thecigarpig Pup AmpTwitter: / pupamp IG: / pupamp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Queer Art That Shapes a Community - Tom of Finland Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 64:34


    For 40 years the Tom of Finland Foundation has been dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting the erotic arts. The On Guard crew was lucky enough to interview Durk Dehner, Co-Founder of the TOF Foundation, while we were in Palm Springs Live at the Tool Shed bar during Palm Springs Leather Pride weekend. Durk tells us stories about Tom, his art, and other erotic artists that you'll only hear about on this episode. In this episode the On Guard crew tackles these growing pains and discuss the most recent Fair held in September 2023.Huge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFFand MR-S-LEATHERWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com------- Socials ------Twitter: / onguardsalon IG: http:// instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: / bannonrace IG: / bannonrace https://linktr.ee/bannonraceKristofer WestonTwitter: / kristoferweston IG: / kristoferweston Graylin ThorntonTwitter: / graylinthornton IG: / graylinthornton The Cigar PigTwitter: / thecigarpig IG: / thecigarpig Pup AmpTwitter: / pupamp IG: / pupamp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    What is Folsom Street Fair?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 61:52


    Folsom Street Fair is the world's biggest fetish and kink fair of its kind. People from all over the globe descend on San Francisco every year to revel with other like-minded kinksters at the Fair itself plus an ever-growing assortment of surrounding parties and events catering to those who live and play on the outskirts of conventional sexuality. As the fair has gotten bigger, the community has gotten wider and misconception and judgements have become common. In this episode the On Guard crew tackles these growing pains and discuss the most recent Fair held in September 2023.Huge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFFand MR-S-LEATHERWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com------- Socials ------Twitter: / onguardsalon IG: http:// instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: / bannonrace IG: / bannonrace https://linktr.ee/bannonraceKristofer WestonTwitter: / kristoferweston IG: / kristoferweston Graylin ThorntonTwitter: / graylinthornton IG: / graylinthornton The Cigar PigTwitter: / thecigarpig IG: / thecigarpig Pup AmpTwitter: / pupamp IG: / pupamp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Being Trans in the Kink Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 58:09


    These are just some of the topics covered in this lively conversation with well-known leatherman and kinkster, Mike Hernandez. And there's some very funny stories told that had the entire On Guard crew laughing a lot.Huge thank you to our sponsors:http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF and Mr-S- LeatherWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com-------- Cast Socials -------Twitter: http://Twitter.com/OnGuardSalon IG: http://instagram.com/OnGuardSalon http://OnGuardSalon.com Race BannonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/BannonRace IG: http://instagram.com/BannonRace http://Bannon.comGraylin ThorntonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/GraylinThornton IG: http://instagram.com/GraylinThornton Kristofer WestonTwitter: http://twitter.com/KristoferWeston IG: http://instagram.com/KristoferWeston The Cigar PigTwitter: http://twitter.com/TheCigarPig IG: http://instagram.com/TheCigarPig Pup AmpTwitter: http://twitter.com/PupAmp IG: http://instagram.com/PupAmp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Attending Sex Parties Q&A - LIVE FROM GEAR UP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 65:52


    The On Guard Cigar Salon crew delves into the topic of play parties and weekend events in front of a live GearUp Weekend audience. What are some tips on how to navigate such events? What are some of the common rules and guidelines that most play party environments enforce? In what ways are men's kink play and erotic spaces different today than in the past? The On Guard crew offers their insights as they answer these and other great questions from the audience comprised of both newcomers and experienced kinksters.Huge thank you to our sponsors:http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF and Mr-S- LeatherWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com-------- Cast Socials -------Twitter: http://Twitter.com/OnGuardSalon IG: http://instagram.com/OnGuardSalon http://OnGuardSalon.com Race BannonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/BannonRace IG: http://instagram.com/BannonRace http://Bannon.comGraylin ThorntonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/GraylinThornton IG: http://instagram.com/GraylinThornton Kristofer WestonTwitter: http://twitter.com/KristoferWeston IG: http://instagram.com/KristoferWeston The Cigar PigTwitter: http://twitter.com/TheCigarPig IG: http://instagram.com/TheCigarPig Pup AmpTwitter: http://twitter.com/PupAmp IG: http://instagram.com/PupAmp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    COMING OUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 65:52


    In honor of Pride Month, the On Guard crew discusses their coming out experiences. We came out gay. We came out kinky. We came out poly. We have stories. It's by queer and kinky people telling their coming out stories that we empower those who might be struggling with that process.

    LIVE FROM VEGAS - Smokeout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 73:52


    Every year a growing group of gay men with an interest in cigars gather in Las Vegas to socialize and play. The event is called Smokeout and our crew was honored that the Smokeout organizers invited us to record an episode live during this year's event. Smokeout is unique. It attracts certain types of maverick and rebel gay men who often differ from the leathermen or kinksters you might see at other events. That is why the On Guard crew was especially interested in the questions they might have for us since they represent a sector of gay kinksters many don't see or hear from elsewhere. As expected, the men at Smokeout provided us with some great questions and we hope we fulfilled our salon's mission by providing helpful answers. We're grateful for the opportunity Smokeout gave us.

    I Volunteer - Sister Roma as Tribute!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 65:18


    For decades Sister Roma has helped raise incalculable amounts of money for worthy nonprofits and important causes, engaged in activism for LGBTQ rights, and hosted or emceed too many fundraising and community events to count. There are few people on the planet who know as much as Sister Roma about volunteering.

    Leather Contests - Who Wins? // On Guard Ep 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 65:18


    We take a look at Leather Contests and Titleholders. Are they fairly judged and are they necessary for our community today? WHO WINS HERE?

    DRUGS and The LGBT Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 74:53


    Drugs! How prevalent are they in our queer community and should we tolerate or just cope with them? What do we do when we see someone struggling with addiction or wanting to play while high? Our guest Stephan Ferris (AKA: Blue Bailey) talks with us about his own personal struggles and the book he wrote about them: BLUE MOVIEStephan FerrisTwitter: http://Twitter.com/BlueBaileySF IG: http://instagram.com/BlueBaileySF Get the book : BLUE MOVIEhttps://www.unboundedition.com/product/blue-movie-stephan-ferris-literary-nonfiction/ Reading is Fundamental Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingIsFundamentalPodcast Resources for Help:Alcoholic's Anonymous. Find a meeting near you -https://www.aa.org/find-aa Castro Country Club, a refuge for the San Francisco queer community - https://www.castrocountryclub.org/ Conscious Recovery Library -https://www.wholehearted.org/title/conscious-recovery-library Crystal Meth Anonymous. Find a meeting near you - https://www.crystalmeth.org/cma-meeting-directory/ Definitions of addiction and recovery terms - https://www.recoveryanswers.org/addiction-ary/ Directory of drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation services which includes LGBTQ-specific community addiction services by state - https://www.addicted.org/drug-alcohol-addiction-services-lgbtq-community-united-states.html Gay & Sober's. Providing a safe, fun, and enriching experience to the sober LGBTQ community. https://www.gayandsober.org/ Harm Reduction - https://www.recoveryanswers.org/resource/drug-and-alcohol-harm-reduction/ LGBT Foundation - Recovery (UK) - https://lgbt.foundation/recovery LGBT Treatment Centers - https://www.gayandsober.org/directory LGBTQ+ & Recovery. Recovery Research Institute (MA) - https://www.recoveryanswers.org/resource/lgbtq-in-recovery/ Making Addiction Treatment More Realistic And Pragmatic: The Perfect Should Not Be The Enemy Of The Good - https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/forefront.20211221.691862/ San Francisco AIDS Foundation, substance health services - https://www.sfaf.org/services/substance-use-treatment/ There is life after addiction. Most people recover - https://www.npr.org/2022/01/15/1071282194/addiction-substance-recovery-treatment Huge thank you to our sponsors:http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF and Mr-S- LeatherWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com-------- Cast Socials -------Twitter: http://Twitter.com/OnGuardSalon IG: http://instagram.com/OnGuardSalon http://OnGuardSalon.com Race BannonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/BannonRace IG: http://instagram.com/BannonRace http://Bannon.comGraylin ThorntonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/GraylinThornton IG: http://instagram.com/GraylinThornton Kristofer WestonTwitter: http://twitter.com/KristoferWeston IG: http://instagram.com/KristoferWeston The Cigar PigTwitter: http://twitter.com/TheCigarPig IG: http://instagram.com/TheCigarPig Pup AmpTwitter: http://twitter.com/PupAmp IG: http://instagram.com/PupAmp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Burning Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 59:53


    Since our Gear Up Q&A went so well - we thought we would answer some more this month. We took questions from our viewers and answered them the only way we knew how. Hilarity ensues... Huge thank you to our sponsor: http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF WARDROBE: http://SafewordShop.comHuge thank you to our sponsor Mr. S Leather and http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xrAJLd7UrGAlfyew1p6ggItunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-guard-cigar-salon/id1613817167-------- Socials -------Twitter: http://Twitter.com/OnGuardSalon IG: http://instagram.com/OnGuardSalon http://OnGuardSalon.com Race Bannon Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BannonRace IG: http://instagram.com/BannonRace http://Bannon.com Kristofer Weston Twitter: http://twitter.com/KristoferWeston IG: http://instagram.com/KristoferWeston The Cigar Pig Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheCigarPig IG: http://instagram.com/TheCigarPig Pup Amp Twitter: http://twitter.com/PupAmp IG: http://instagram.com/PupAmp

    Uniforms and Costumes and Leather Daddies - OH MY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 59:53


    Uniformally, I'm surprised we didn't talk about this sooner. Today's talk titularly teeters on all things Uniform. From costumes to leather cops to our tenacious guest Thib, it's a convo that gets deep into leather roots, while asking what leather uniforms mean and can look like in today's scene. Huge thank you to our sponsor: http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF WARDROBE: http://SafewordShop.comHuge thank you to our sponsor Mr. S Leather and http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xrAJLd7UrGAlfyew1p6ggItunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-guard-cigar-salon/id1613817167-------- Socials -------Twitter: http://Twitter.com/OnGuardSalon IG: http://instagram.com/OnGuardSalon http://OnGuardSalon.com Race Bannon Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BannonRace IG: http://instagram.com/BannonRace http://Bannon.com Kristofer Weston Twitter: http://twitter.com/KristoferWeston IG: http://instagram.com/KristoferWeston The Cigar Pig Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheCigarPig IG: http://instagram.com/TheCigarPig Pup Amp Twitter: http://twitter.com/PupAmp IG: http://instagram.com/PupAmp

    Ask A Leather Daddy Anything - LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 48:53


    These Old gay Kinksters in San Francisco sit around smoking cigars and reminiscence about their experiences in the BDSM culture and how it has changed. We talk about bathhouses and how vital they were for creating a safe space and feeling of community at a time we had none. We also explore how this evolving for the next generation. Can we keep up?WARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.comHuge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF-------- Socials -------Twitter: Twitter.com/OnGuardSalonIG: instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: Twitter.com/BannonRaceIG: instagram.com/BannonRacehttp://Bannon.comKristofer WestonTwitter: twitter.com/KristoferWestonIG: instagram.com/KristoferWestonThe Cigar PigTwitter: twitter.com/TheCigarPigIG: instagram.com/TheCigarPigPup AmpTwitter: @PupAmpIG: @PupAmp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Unfolding the AIDS Memorial Quilt - June 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 60:55


    Cleve Jones is an LGBT+ activist who initiated the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, an endeavor that brought attention to the AIDS epidemic in the 80s through 90s. This history is not taught in our schools so we are very honored to talk about it with the man who was a true pioneer in bringing us all together. We remember the Aids Memorial Quilt and the impact it still has on our community as we weather the AIDS crises.

    When We Quilt - Cleve Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 60:55


    Cleve Jones is an LGBT+ activist who initiated the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, an endeavor that brought attention to the AIDS epidemic in the 80s through 90s. This history is not taught in our schools so we are very honored to talk about it with the man who was a true pioneer in bringing us all together. We remember the Aids Memorial Quilt and the impact it still has on our community as we weather the AIDS crises.

    lgbt aids quilt aids memorial quilt cleve jones
    PRIDE with donna sachet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 60:55


    Donna Sachet has been applauded for her fun-loving spirit, quick wit, hosting abilities, and musical talent. As co-anchor of the SF PRIDE PARADE she has seen more than her fair share or PRIDE so what better person to talk to about PRIDE - what it means, where it came from and do Kinksters belong?

    Pup Quiz - ON GUARD EP5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 60:55


    Toxic Masculinity - ON GUARD EP4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 60:55


    What is toxic masculinity and why is the older generation accused of it so much? Let's take a look at our Leather history to find out and see what needs to change for today.

    Imposter Syndrome - ON GUARD EP3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 60:55


    Are we Imposters? Have you ever experienced "Imposter Syndrome" in the Kink community and is a little bit of it healthy for us? We discuss this and much more in this month's Cigar Salon.SOURCES:More in depth look from Race Bannon published on Recon:https://www.recon.com/en/Blog/Article/race-bannon-fake-it-till-you-make-it/2841Huge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFFWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com-------- Socials -------Twitter: http://Twitter.com/OnGuardSalonIG: http:// instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: http://Twitter.com/BannonRaceIG: http://instagram.com/BannonRacehttp://Bannon.comKristofer WestonTwitter: http://twitter.com/KristoferWestonIG: http://instagram.com/KristoferWestonThe Cigar PigTwitter: http://twitter.com/TheCigarPigIG: http://instagram.com/TheCigarPigPup AmpTwitter: @PupAmpIG: @PupAmp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Hookups Before Grindr - ON GUARD EP2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 51:02


    Before Grindr there were CLASSIFIED ADS. Do you remember a time before gay hook-up apps? Well these old kinksters do and we discuss what it was like back in the day of answering classified ads to find a kinky play date, sex partner, or even another gay person in your area. Oh how the times have changed in the age of instant electronic hook-ups...Huge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFFWARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.com-------- Socials -------Twitter: Twitter.com/OnGuardSalonIG: instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: Twitter.com/BannonRaceIG: instagram.com/BannonRacehttp://Bannon.comKristofer WestonTwitter: twitter.com/KristoferWestonIG: instagram.com/KristoferWestonThe Cigar PigTwitter: twitter.com/TheCigarPigIG: instagram.com/TheCigarPigPup AmpTwitter: @PupAmpIG: @PupAmp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    BATHHOUSE HISTORY - ON GUARD EP1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 48:53


    These Old gay Kinksters in San Francisco sit around smoking cigars and reminiscence about their experiences in the BDSM culture and how it has changed. We talk about bathhouses and how vital they were for creating a safe space and feeling of community at a time we had none. We also explore how this evolving for the next generation. Can we keep up?WARDROBE: http://OnGuardGear.comHuge thank you to our sponsor:http://LeatherDaddySkin.comUse offer code: ONGUARD for 10% OFF-------- Socials -------Twitter: Twitter.com/OnGuardSalonIG: instagram.com/OnGuardSalonhttp://OnGuardSalon.comRace BannonTwitter: Twitter.com/BannonRaceIG: instagram.com/BannonRacehttp://Bannon.comKristofer WestonTwitter: twitter.com/KristoferWestonIG: instagram.com/KristoferWestonThe Cigar PigTwitter: twitter.com/TheCigarPigIG: instagram.com/TheCigarPigPup AmpTwitter: @PupAmpIG: @PupAmp A @Wattsthesafeword Production

    Claim On Guard Cigar Salon

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel