Strange Bedfellows

We are living in a day and age where there is very real pressure to vote as a bloc. The "my way or the highway" aspect of politics and political leanings has made its way to the personal level. If you're a Christian, there is a lot of pressure to vote a specific party according to very specific issues. But are those issues really the end-all, be-all of the Christian platform? Is there no room to emphasize other issues? How did these issues even become the Evangelical platform in the first place? The answer might surprise you. After all, there's no way we should second-guess the motives of a group that literally has the word "moral" in their name, right?

In this episode I put off my plans for episode 2 in order to address recent events in a personal way. I open my heart up and shine a light on the dark parts inside. I inspect many of the ways that I could have confronted racism, but didn't. My hope is that by turning the spotlight on me, that maybe you will see some ways in which you can be doing better as well.

In this episode I explore the rivalry between science and faith. Our culture would have us believe that these two concepts are completely incompatible. But are they? What happens when they try to be in the same place at the same time? Find out on episode 1 of Strange Bedfellows!

Episode 1 Promo: Science and Faith A podcast exploring what happens when two seemingly contradictory or conflicting things try to occupy the same space. Can they come together? Or does it turn into a high noon showdown in the old west, where the two ideas simply square off in the street and say, "I thought I told you that this town isn't big enough for the both of us."

Jen tells Jon and Elle about retiring from stripping after twenty-two years in the biz, her breasts, and her Private Investigator transition. Thanks for the mammaries and memories from Jon, Elle, and Jen.

Aging and Sexuality - Jon and Elle discuss their futures and a few technology advancements in sex-entertainment.

Valentine tells Jon and Elle about porn-making, travel and swork-safety during times of censorship.

How did patriarchal religion impact you? Elle and Jon discuss why sexual rights are civil rights and often impacted by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Sienna Newcastle is a founding member of a federally recognized Pagan Temple, and tantra author who joins us to discuss eco sexuality and patriarchy.

Elle and Jon dispel some white van and zip-tie rumors that went viral online, and share strange messages between strangers and their dates.

Our guest is an autistic lesbian and activist who clears up some myths about autism, and offers advice and resources on ASD things. *

Jon and Elle talk about herpes and HPV, full service, and how to heal from a toxic relationship.

Nikki Diesel has danced in major cities on both coasts and contrasts her experiences in two different cultural realms. We talk dance and dating with this powerhouse pole dancing stripper.

Let's talk chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphillis because Elle got tested recently. She and Jon also read listener's sex-injury tales, and discuss pushy clients.

How do local Portlanders fight white nationalism and fascism? PopMobPDX talks with Jon and Elle about police corruption, queer activism, combatting alt-right conspirators AND the infamous cement milkshake accusations.

Pole dancing male birds, bestiality, some odd history and ideas on male birth control, Jon and Elle talk about wonders of the natural and scientific sexual world.

Tattoo artist Alice Carrier joins Jon and Elle to discuss self harm, beautification, and how consent and trauma-aware tattooing practices relate to sex and life.

Was it malice or miscommunication? Elle theorizes on why sexual assault is so commonly experienced in our culture; she and Jon also tackle tough questions from people wanting to learn from their own previous boundary-pushing behavior.

Comedian Chris Ettrick tells about tackling depression, dicks, and a heteroflexible audience with Jon and Elle.

Elle proposes a language consideration for straight cis-women and talks with Jon on hormones and birth control, miscarriages, and a philanthropic sex worker.

Rickie is a trans woman who shares her story of trying to get alcohol-sober in a nation with limited affordable support systems.

What would LGBTQI-inclusive sex ed look like? Elle and Jon talk about kinky play, and learn some horrific history of birth control research and imprisonment of women in the last century.

Sexuality isn't the only spectrum we discuss in this hour with Jaedyn, a social worker specializing in controversial treatment for people impacted by their neurodiversity, and your hosts share their own ASD-traits that has made life unique, interesting, and challenging.

Coping with fears, jealousy and unhealthy patterns in dating; Jon and Elle discuss this and Elle’s recent sex club visit.

A helpful DJ contributes to the environment and a crappy ones makes everybody less money: hear from Portland stripclub DJ Fogues about how he approaches work to optimize the experience for the customers and to increase the money and safety for the dancers and other staff.

Elle and Jon recall their attempts at finding sex as underage people, and discuss legal and ethical issues about adults interacting with children about sexuality.

Ira has been stripping for one year in a men's club and he shares what he's noticed and experienced in that time.

Elle tells Jon about her first 'girl/girl' webcam show and the logistics and prep of live-p-o-r-n making. Also, Jon gives feedback on Hustlers movie and Elle talks about the time New Zealand decriminalized prostitution.

Do you have children or are you around them? Sleep training, attachment-parenting, breast-feeding, diaper-changing, nudity around others: we tackle a few tough questions with childcare and sleep expert Moorea Malatt. Hear more of Moorea on her podcast: Wash Your Mouth Out.

Jon and Elle talk about low-libido AGAIN, bring up why Katy Perry sucks, read condom recommendations and discuss Portland's police-shortage problem.

Stalkers are quite real and we talk to an entertainer who's had to endeavor a few; meet singer and dancer Toxic, and check out our safety tips.

Let's talk about genitals, blood flow, and penis engorgement.

How are toxic dating cycles created by unsafe childhoods? We hear from therapist Katherine Friedman on anxiety disorders, post coital dysphoria, and discuss PTSD and ADHD.

Elle's HPV is gone and Jon had an embarrassing but normal sex mishap. Let's talk about performative sex, social media, and sexual health.

Meet Midwife Heather Hack-Sulliven to learn about the racist history behind the abolition of midwifery in America, tips for labor and birthing, and consent issues in the delivery room and beyond.

Arguing, sexting, venting, asking: What are our goals when we share thoughts and feelings? Jon and Elle dive into discussion methods.

Phoenix the Baby Stripper joins Elle and Jon to talk about her disability, bullying, and the hustle of the clubs.

Elle makes a case for amending current statutes regarding consensual adult sex for money at a meeting with Portland Police Bureau and Jon shares his first FSSW experience with a very anxious client.

Dr. Roz Dischiavo has taught sex education for thirty years and has thoughts on porn, and recovering from sexual trauma.

Elle gives updates on her (open) relationship and Jon explains why he's learning to love himself before attempting open relationships. Let's talk non monogamy!

Sex ed cartoonist Erika Moen joins us to talk about queer lust, erotica, and dealing with the pressures of online notoriety.

Jon and Elle talk about different sexual attitudes and practices in the world.

Dr Evelin Dacker owns her own practice, uses pronouns correctly, and recently quit performing circumcisions after twenty years. Meet her.

Angie Gunn is a licensed and certified sex therapist and joins Jen and Elle for their last season 1 episode.

Elle visited two sex clubs recently and Jen learns about sexsomnia and safe urine drinking.

Adam is a trans-masculine person who probably has a wider perspective on gender than you - meet them.

Jen reflects on her family trauma and Elle shares her parenting tactics.

Meet Daphne Rose, a longtime full service Sworker who has tips for staying safe and being flexible after FOSTA/SESTA.

Industry bullying and herpes avoidance: Jen and Elle offer advice.

Money saving tips for sex workers and hustlers.