Brief conversations about sex between men that might surprise you. Host Paul Rosenberg, author of The Heart of Jacks: The History and Culture of Jack-Off Clubs, talks with bloggers, writers, scientists, sexologists, artists, community organizers and regular folks about the world of unexpected ideas that emerge from J/O club and “bator†cultures, a world in which millions of men openly share and celebrate the most common—and usually private—sexual activity of our species.
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #22 - What is "Sex?"Guest: Dr. Eric SprankleReleased November 29, 2021Supported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/Celery, Soccer and SolosexCharacter limitations,And getting back to basicsSegment 1: Paul connects the dots between vegetables, sports and masturbation… but not how you might think.Segment 2: Dr. Eric Sprankle returns for a deep dive into the fundamentals of sex. “Fundamentals” as in, what the hell is it? He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Co-Director of the Sexuality Studies program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, as well as a licensed clinical psychologist and an AASECT-certified sex therapist affiliated with the Minnesota Sexual Health Institute. After we chew on what sex gets to be thought of as “sex,” we look at sexual health.Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120The Heart of Jacks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theheartofjacksSend your questions and they might be included in future episodes.The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp https://www.jakebradford-sharp.comPodcast distribution by Simplecast at https://simplecast.comDr. Sprankle Links:Website: https://www.drsprankle.comScarlet Letters: https://www.drsprankle.com/scarletlettersTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrSprankleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsprankle/Minnesota State University: https://sbs.mnsu.edu/academics/psychology/about-psychology/faculty-and-staff/eric-sprankle/Mentioned in this podcast:3TƎETH (Soundcloud) https://soundcloud.com/3teethHoward Stern interview with Chris Rock https://www.howardstern.com/news/2020/09/28/chris-rock-on-forgiving-bullies-flaunting-his-abs-and-how-he-and-dave-chappelle-are-the-jay-z-and-kanye-west-of-comedy/Seeking men with experience at JO clubs for interviews!If you have a significant experience of masturbation groups, consider being interviewed on The Heart of Jacks Podcast. Just complete this short survey to be considered: https://theheartofjacks.com/jacksinterview
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #21 - Coming OutGuest: Jallen RixReleased July 5, 2021 Supported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks A six and a half year promiseThe common ground of all LGBT peopleAnd Jallen Rix on coming out- - - - -Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120The Heart of Jacks on Twitter: @theheartofjacksSend your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp Podcast distribution by Simplecast - - - - -Jallen Rix Links:Jallen's website Jallen's OnlyFans page (NSFW) Jallen on Youtube Jallen on Twitter Facilitator of Angel City Jacks Book: Ex-Gay No Way: Survival and Recovery from Religious Abuse Film: Lewd & Lascivious Theater: Stake in the Ground Music: The Sacred & The Queer by Jallen Rix (1997-10-21) Mentioned in this podcast:Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself (Hulu) “Sometimes I Wonder if I'm a Mistake” (Daniel Striped Bear & Lady Aberlin)Mister Rogers Neighborhood, episode 1578 (May 6, 1987)- - - - -Seeking men with experience at JO clubs for interviews!If you have a significant experience of masturbation groups, consider being interviewed on The Heart of Jacks Podcast. Just complete this short survey to be considered: https://theheartofjacks.com/jacksinterview
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #20 - The Hero's JourneyGuest: Brian McNaughtReleased June 21, 2021 Supported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/ The mellowing of an atheist,The best little boy in the world,and the hero's journey Brian McNaught has been a pioneering educator on LGBTQ issues since he was fired by the Catholic Church in 1974 for being gay. He's the author of 11 books, the best known of which are the groundbreaking On Being Gay, Gay Issues in the Workplace, which is now in the Library of Congress, and Sex Camp, required reading in some graduate classes. He's a columnist, has hosted radio and television programs in Provincetown, has a podcast, has spoken to corporate senior executives around the world AND, he received a lengthy standing ovation from the NSA. Brian now offers most of his books and DVDs free. He's certified as a sexuality educator, and is in a 45-year relationship with his husband, Ray.Paul mentions the Michael Shermer book, "The Believing Brain" - - - - -Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Tweet at the show: @theheartofjacksSend your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp Podcast distribution by Simplecast - - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Brian McNaught website Brian on YouTube Brian on Facebook BooksOn Being Gay Gay Issues in the Workplace (Library of Congress) A Disturbed Peace — Selected Writings of an Irish Catholic Homosexual Sex Camp The Brian McNaught Resources page (books and videos) References:“Why Do Young Gay Men Try to Be the Best?” article in Psychology Today Study Says Brains of Gay Men and Women Are Similar (Scientific American) Two Guys and a Dog | Sexual Pleasuring in Our Senior Years (Brian's column in South Florida Gay News) Inspiration:Remembering Jesuit Priest And Anti-War Activist Daniel Berrigan (example of resistance to the Vietnam War by members of the Catholic clergy | NPR - Fresh Air)Malcolm Boyd (Wikipedia) Are You Running with Me, Jesus? by Malcom Boyd Michael McConnell and Jack Baker (Wikipedia) Thich Nhat Hanh (Plum Village website) Pema Chödrön (Pema Chödrön Foundation website) Martin Luther King (The King Center) Robert Kennedy (Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights website) Harvey Milk (The Official Biography - Milk Foundation) Rev. Elder Troy Perry | Profile (LGBTQ Religious Archives Network)Francis of Assisi (Wikipedia) - - - - -Seeking men with experience at JO clubs for interviews!If you have a significant experience of masturbation groups, consider being interviewed on The Heart of Jacks Podcast. Just complete this short survey to be considered!
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #19 - Going UnderGuest: Daniel McGlothlen (part 2)Released June 2, 2021 Listener supported! Find out more and add your support at Patreon. Ethics of a 12-year-old boySticking with the wizardsAnd Going Under with Daniel McGlothlen Daniel McGlothlen is a bondage performer and photographer, a рornographer, an erotic hypnotist, a sex educator, a sex-positive community organizer and a multi-year Seattle Erotic Art Festival juror. He is the proprietor of visiblerestraint.com, the web platform for his homemade amateur bondage рorn. He lives in Seattle with his husband and their cats.This episode is final half of a 2-part interview. In this show, Daniel tells the story of his interest in hypnosis, a skill he came by honestly, and his exploration and development of his current expertise in erotic hypnosis, taking Paul on a tour via an exhibition of “guided gooning” conducted via private Discord server, as well as a demonstration of a pre-installed trigger connecting horniness with math impairment.Listen to part 1, The Spicy Factor - - - - -Email: podcast@theheartofjacks.comTwitter: @theheartofjacksCall: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp Podcast distribution by Simplecast - - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Mind Play: A Guide to Erotic Hypnosis by Mark Wiseman The Mind Play Study Guide by Mark Wiseman Two Hyp Chicks podcast Brainwashing by Kathleen Taylor
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #18 - The Spicy FactorGuest: Daniel McGlothlen (part 1)Released May 31, 2021 Supported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/ Bursting the vanilla bubbleFinding your spicy star-levelAnd talking kink with Daniel McGlothlen Daniel McGlothlen. Daniel is a bondage performer and photographer, a рornographer, an erotic hypnotist, a sex educator, a sex-positive community organizer and a multi-year Seattle Erotic Art Festival juror. He is the proprietor of visiblerestraint.com, the web platform for his homemade amateur bondage рorn. He lives in Seattle with his husband and their cats.This episode is part 1 of a 2-show interview. In this installment, Paul and Daniel discuss kink, levels of spiciness, the “hot sauce effect” and Rain City Jacks.Part two, Going Under, will be posted June 2, 2021.- - - - -Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comDM the show on Twitter @theheartofjacksCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp Podcast distribution by Simplecast - - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Bridey Murphy (Wikipedia) Past Life Regression Therapy: Encouraging Fantasy Rain City Jacks
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #17 - Fourth Monday, May 2021Released May 24, 2021Supported by Patreon - - - - -Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergPodcast distribution by Simplecast - - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Simplify Podcast Simplify Podcast Episode 5, Christopher Ryan: Don't Take Sex So Seriously Sex at Dawn, by Christopher Ryan & Cacilda Jetha Rain City JacksNew York Jacks Music from this EpisodeMonday Again, Frankie Lane with Carl Fischers Orchestra (1948)I Could Write a Book, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians (1941)Please Tell Me Now, Billie Holiday (1949)Tell Me More, Billie Holiday (1940)Memories, Harry Horlick and his Orchestra (1941)
There's a reason why the podcast has taken an occasional hiatus since it's launch in the fall, and it's not vacations. I've been cagey about it but I've decided that it's time to come clean. Here's a short, personal history of the last couple of years to serve as a placeholder until the next full episode. Please send your feedback to podcast@theheartofjacks.com.
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #16 - James Goes to the JacksGuest: JamesReleased April 5, 2021 Supported by listeners like you, patrons through Patreon Sorting out the sorting outAppearances can be deceivingand James goes to the JacksSegment 1: Age is an issue in many places and in some ways, it's less of an issue in jack-off clubs than in many other places, but it still presents challenges for the members and managers of the Jacks everywhere. Paul has some thoughts.Segment 2: James was 24 when he first attended Rain City Jacks. It was also only his second experience having sex with men and remarkably, that was the night he met his current boyfriend, some 5 years ago. At 29, both he and his boyfriend still attend Jacks events regularly. His experience isn't wildly different from other Jacks members, but it is uniquely his and we get into it together.- - - - -Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul Rosenberg Theme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp Podcast distribution by Simplecast - - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Rain City Jacks New York Jacks Der Boiler, Berlin Gay City, Seattle's LGBTQ Center Inspiration:Hamilton Morris Recommendations:Hamilton's Pharmacopeia Standard Ebooks
Fourth Monday is a once-monthly alternative to The Heart of Jacks Podcast's interview format. Fourth Monday will be all Paul shows (no interviews) with a few unique features:No AdsLess Editing (more raw, “live” feeling production)Feedback from ListenersShoutouts to SupportersBook Report! (The state of The Heart of Jacks, The History and Culture of Jack-Off Clubs)Coming Up (previews of what's coming in future episodes)All music for Fourth Monday is from public domain recordings of 78 rpm discs.Theme music for Fourth Monday is Monday Again, sung by Frankie Lane with Carl Fischer's Orchestra, recorded in 1948.Podcast distribution by SimplecastSupport The Heart of Jacks Project! Visit patreon.com/theheartofjacks
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #14 - A Tantra Primer with Rick LaskaGuest: Rick LaskaReleased March 15, 2021 Sponsored by Woodhull Freedom Foundation at https://woodhullfoundation.orgSupported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/ Barking dogs and garage doorsPursuing the bate-life balanceAnd a mindful talk about tantra with Rick Laska Segment 1: Paul wants to talk to you about your "Bate/Life Balance," how adults who masturbate frequently balance this part of their lives with everything else being a grownup requires of us. It may sound strange, but the extension of our cultural reticence with regard to masturbation can leave people in a "denial/release" cycle of cutting out self-pleasure followed by periods of sacrificing everything else. Paul is looking for guest suggestions to chew on this topic of making healthy self-pleasuring a balanced part of our adult lives. Segment 2: Rick Laska is a clinical social worker and certified sex therapist in the Twin Cities Metro Area in Minnesota. He has been involved in the field of sexual health and wellness for over 2 decades. He is passionate about pleasure, intimacy, and connection as well as overcoming the oppressive forces trying to stifle those things. Paul and Rick talk about his path to social work and sex therapy, and dive into the fundamentals of sexual mindfulness and tantra.- - - - -Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast- - - - -Rick Laska (AASECT profile) Rick Laska (Director of Clinical Services, JustUs Health, St. Paul Minnesota) Mentioned in this podcast: Inspiration:Diana Fosha, PhDAbout Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Esther Perel"Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel" (podcast) "How's Work?" (podcast) "Rethinking infidelity… a talk for anyone who has ever loved" Esther Perel at TED2015 Recommendations:"Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century" by Barbara Carrellas "Tantra for Gay Men" by Bruce Anderson "It's Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self" by Hilary Jacobs Hendel Sex Education on Netflix
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #13 - True Stories & Sex Clubs with David QuanticGuest: David QuanticReleased March 8, 2021Sponsored by Woodhull Freedom Foundation at https://woodhullfoundation.orgSupported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/Fanboying all over the placepodcasters interviewing podcasters interviewing podcasters…And dipping into true stories and sex clubs with David QuanticOriginally from Kansas, David Quantic has lived in Texas, New York and in 1999 he moved to L.A. to attend UCLA's MFA Film Production/Directing program, graduating in 2004. He worked freelance in the L.A. film industry in production and post-production until 2016 when he moved to Seattle to work for the Queer Film Festival. He has been producing the Fruitbowl documentary and podcast series since 2018. Fruitbowl is an oral history of queer sex. Each episode of the podcast features one person describing their coming of age and how they discovered their sexual preferences.In this interview, we talk about Fruitbowl Podcast; its accidental genesis and its uniquely real and human take on queer sex. We also talk about Rain City Jacks (where we met), me being on his podcast and about the differences between jack-off clubs and (other) sex clubs.Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes.The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp Podcast distribution by Simplecast Fruitbowl Website Fruitbowl on Patreon Fruitbowl on Twitter Fruitbowl Podcast on Apple (leave him a sweet review!) Paul's Fruitbowl interview Mentioned in this podcast:HUMP (Dan Savage's HUMP Film Festival) Rain City Jacks (NSFW)Inspiration:Paris is Burning Jennie Livingston Grey Gardens (1975)Albert and David Maysles Frederick Wiseman David Lynch NPR Terry Gross Fresh Air Recommendations:Cary Grant Bringing Up Baby (1938) Holiday (1938) The Philadelphia Story (1940) 42nd Street (1933) Grand Hotel (1932) Top Hat (1935) Gypsy (1962)Paul butts in: Guy Maddin
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #12 - Talking Shame with Dr. Eric SprankleGuest: Dr. Eric SprankleReleased March 1, 2021 Sponsored by Woodhull Freedom Foundation at https://woodhullfoundation.orgSupported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/ Important lessons for a nine-year-old snoopMissing lessons in mid-century schoolAnd talking shame with Dr. Eric Sprankle Segment 1: Paul talks about how he learned about sex before most of his friends did (hint: It wasn't from his parents or school) and about the ways that queer kids learn nothing at all about sex or relationships and are still left to kludge their lives together without guidance, a monologue inspired by his conversation with today's guest.Segment 2: Dr. Eric Sprankle is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Co-Director of the Sexuality Studies program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, as well as a licensed clinical psychologist and an AASECT-certified sex therapist affiliated with the Minnesota Sexual Health Institute. He joins Paul to talk about shame and sexual shame.Questions that we chewed on:What is shame?Is sexual shame unique from other kinds of shame?Where does sexual shame and overall sex negativity come from?Is shame ever a good thing?What's a good alternative focus?What's behind the cultural pressure to feel shame?Is the rise of secularism alone a solution to sexual shame?- - - - -Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp Podcast distribution by Simplecast - - - - -Dr. Sprankle Links:Website, Scarlet Letters, Twitter, Instagram Dr. Sprankle at Minnesota State University Mentioned in this podcast: Inspiration:Jerry Seinfeld Howard Stern Rob Zombie Recommendations:Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving, Betty Dodson The Myth of Sex Addiction, Dr. David Ley Books by Mary Roach Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #11 - Tim Goes to the JacksGuest: TimReleased February 15, 2021 Sponsored by Woodhull Freedom Foundation Supported by Patreon Painting a Picture with StoriesPlaying an orchestra of oneAnd Tim Goes to the Jacks Segment 1: Why interview men who go to jack-off clubs? Paul makes the case for how multiple individual conversations help paint a singular big picture.Segment 2: Tim is a member and volunteer at Rain City Jacks and he offers up his story of finding the Jacks and discovering all that's unique, erotic, surprising and inspiring about the experience, and then going off on a delicious tangent about an actual video store and enjoying art house movie screenings at home.- - - - -Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes.The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast - - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Rain City Jacks (NSFW)Angel City Jacks (site under construction)Healthy Friction (NSFW)BateWorld (NSFW)Scarecrow Video (Seattle)Gloria Grahame Peter Bagdanovich TCM: The Plot Thickens Targets Guy Maddin The Saddest Music in the WorldKeyhole My Winnipeg
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #10 - Dr. Joe KortGuest: Dr. Joe KortReleased January 18, 2021 Mining for material on social mediaMaking your own happiness chemicalsAnd choosing sides with Doctor Joe Kort Sponsor: The Woodhull Freedom FoundationSupported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/ Segment 1: Paul returns with a little inspiration from a friend's FB feed and a little advice about making your own “happiness chemicals” the easy way.Segments 2 & 3: Paul is joined by Dr. Joe Kort, Licensed Sex and Relationship Therapist, to talk about coming out kinky, “side guys” and our perennial favorite topic, straight guys into penis play… with other guys' penises. Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120 The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Dr. Kort's Links (Hint: "drjoekort")Web Site: http://www.joekort.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoekortTwitter: https://twitter.com/drjoekortInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoekort/ Books by Dr. Joe Kort:10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Improve Their Lives10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Find Real LoveLGBTQ Clients in Therapy: Clinical Issues and Treatment StrategiesIs My Husband Gay, Straight, or Bi?: A Guide for Women Concerned about Their Men Dr. Joe Kort on Psychology TodayThe Center for Relationship and Sexual HealthModern Sex Therapy InstitutesSmart Sex Smart Love podcastGuys on the ‘Side': Looking Beyond Gay Tops and Bottoms (Huffington Post article about “Side Guys”) by Dr. Joe KortBateWorld (NSFW)Garfunkel and Oates The LoopholeBrian McNaughtEsther Perel
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #9 - Sophia SkyGuest: Sophia IannicelliReleased December 28, 2020 The activism of the eroticI'll be comin' down the mountainAnd talking about sex and art with Sophia SkySupported by patrons through PatreonSegment 0: This will be the last full episode of The Heart of Jacks Podcast for a few weeks. Medical hinderances are why. I will be back "soon" and in the meantime, you can reach me on Twitter @theheartofjacksSegment 1: Reading from the 2015 welcome letter of the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, written by Sophia Iannicelli (Sophia Sky), Paul draws parallels between her vision of the power of erotic art, and his own reason for doing this podcast.Segment 2: Sophia Sky, executive director of the Pan Eros Foundation, discusses sex, erotic art, the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, Elfquest and true crime podcasts!Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes.The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Pan Eros FoundationSeattle Erotic Art FestivalConsent AcademyGallery Erato 309 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104Center for Sex Positive CultureElfquestJoycelyn EldersRae AkinoReclaiming Ourselves (Work by Rae Akino)Remembering Allena Gabosch (CSPC site page)Criminalia (True Crime/History podcast)Rate and Review The Heart of Jacks Podcast!
[Not a full episode. Let's call this a bonus!]Before the bupivacaine wears off and the first dose of painkillers kick in, just after that first post-op cup of coffee, there's a sweet window of opportunity to knock out a quick non-episode so your ears aren't lonely on Solstice morning.Rather than post an oh-so-close-but-as-yet-unfinished episode of the podcast, I made this End of 2020 support pitch on the fly, a standalone semi-show to remind you that I love you, that I'm really doing just fine (even if I did just have my third orthopedic surgery of the year just this morning) and to highlight three important things I need for the health of this podcast:You really should listen to the episodes you missed.I need more Patreon patrons and there's a sneaky way to make just one payment.I urgently need more ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you're enjoying the show but not yet a patron, please consider supporting the project by going to patreon.com/theheartofjacks and contributing what you can either monthly or annually. New subscribers get two free months with an *annual* subscription through February 2021.Really, the best thing you can do for any podcaster is to help increase their visibility on Apple Podcasts! Please take a minute to find The Heart of Jacks Podcast on Apple Podcasts, rate and review the show. In fact, consider doing that for every podcast you love. If you can't contribute your hard-earned cash to the cause, you can help other listeners hear the shows you love and that is the Holy Grail for every podcaster.Thank you for all you've done already to put The Heart of Jacks Podcast into more than 2,500 sets of ears in just three months. That's over 5,000 ears!
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #8 - Tyler the Bad WolfGuest: Tyler Darlig UlvReleased December 14, 2020 Looking for sponsors in all the right placesAsking an expert about straight JacksAnd talking sex work and the awesomeness of masturbation with Tyler The Bad Wolf Supported by Patreon Segment 1a: Hey sponsors! I'm looking to sell some ad space on the show. If you have a product or service you'd like my listeners to know about, shoot me an email at sponsor@theheartofjacks.com or call 206-580-3120. Segment 1b: Michael, a listener in San Francisco wants to know how I know who the straight members of the Jacks are. I give him my take on it and reason for approaching member sexual orientation the way I do, and then I call in a lifeline in the form of Dr. David Ley, clinical psychologist and sex therapist (you may have seen him on TV or heard him on radio or other podcasts before) and Dr. Ley shares his take… "It's complicated." Segment 2: Tyler The Bad Wolf. Guest, Tyler Darlig Ulv's last name literally translates from the Norwegian as "bad wolf." Tyler is a professional sex worker living in Berlin, a writer, designer and blogger and an ex-New Yorker who I met at NY Jacks. He made an impression and we became friends. I'm thrilled to share our conversation with you. We talk about sex work, NY Jacks, the awesomeness of masturbation and Kylie Minogue! Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comSponsor the show: sponsor@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120 The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast: Tyler's Links (NSFW)Main site: https://tylerthebadwolf.com/Blog: https://badwolf.blog/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tylerdarligulv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tylerthebadwolf Dr. David Ley (web site)Dr. David Ley on Twitter-----Books by Dr. David Ley:Insatiable Wives (2009)The Myth of Sex Addiction (2012)Ethical Porn for Dicks: A Mans Guide to Responsible Viewing Pleasure (2016)-----NY Jacks (NSFW)Handobs Magazine (NSFW)Tales From The City, Armisted MaupinTyler Interviews Dad, Creator of Handjobs Magazine (NSFW)Masturbation is Amazing (NSFW)Cockrings: Every Day (NSFW blog entry)Kylie Minogue, DISCOThe CrownThe FavouriteThe Four Agreements
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #7 - Hezekiah Goes to the JacksGuest: HezekiahReleased December 7, 2020 Back in the Saddle AgainSecure your own oxygen mask firstAnd Hezekiah Goes to the Jacks Sponsored by The Seattle Erotic Art Festival presenting SEAF 2020: The Pandemic EditionSupported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/ Segment 1: Has it really been four weeks? Wow. I'm back in the podcast saddle after four weeks of recovery from surgery and ready to talk Shakespeare, the gift of LGBTQ+ people to the world and, more than anything, the importance of being honest. Segments 2 & 3: Hezekiah Goes to the JacksHezekiah has been to JO clubs all over the world and has a lot to share about body image, nudity, authenticity and masturbation as a primary source of sexual satisfaction. Segment 4: A tribute to Allena Gabosch who died on November 25, 2020. She was a friend, a mentor and the very first guest on The Heart of Jacks Podcast, episode #1. Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast at https://simplecast.com- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, Act I, Scene III (lines 78–80)Rain City Jacks (NSFW)Philadelphia Jacks (NSFW)Melbourne Wankers (NSFW)BateWorld (NSFW) Allena Gabosch - In Memoriam (by Sophia Sky Iannicelli)Allena Gabosch - Obituary (by Mac McGregor)Sex Positive Now: Everything you need to know about sex positivity, by Jeremy Shub (Editor), Gabosch Allena (Editor)The Heart of Jacks Podcast, Episode #1, Talking about Talking About Sex with Allena Gabosch
No podcast this week or next! I am taking medical leave to mend after a bit of work. I'm getting the hitch removed from my giddy-up. I'm also being rather cagey. Sorry not sorry. I'll be dropping a new full episode before you know it. Stay tuned and stay safe out there.
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #6 - Dan Goes to the JacksGuest: DanReleased November 9, 2020 Allowing the unconventional into your brainspace,Monogamy doesn't necessarily mean what you think it does,And Dan Goes to the Jacks Sponsored by The Seattle Erotic Art Festival presenting SEAF 2020: The Pandemic EditionSupported by people like you at Patreon Segment 1: A little yammering about polyamory and more persnickety wordyness from Paul who claims to be monogamous even if he has sex with lots of people. Bottom line: Segments 2 & 3: Dan Goes to the Jacks! "Fucking Dan" of Gayish Podcast fame talks to Paul about his experiences at Rain City Jacks, finding his solution for premature ejaculation there and loads and loads and LOADS of talk about polyamory and... loads. Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes.The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Gayish PodcastGayish Podcast on PatreonGay Seattle: Stories of Exile and Belonging by Gary L. AtkinsDudes Nude (NSFW)Bateworld (NSFW)
Music is Villa Jolina by Trio Particular.
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #5 - Consent AcademyGuest: Sar SurmickReleased November 2, 2020 The friendliest Jacks of allNot mincing wordsAnd talking consent with Sar Surmick Sponsored by The Seattle Erotic Art Festival presenting SEAF 2020: The Pandemic EditionPlease add your support to the show at Patreon. Segment 1: Paul recounts his visit to the friendliest jack-off club of them all, AOK Jacks, situated deep in the Bible Belt at the crux of Arkansas and Oklahoma, where he was introduced to "The Jacks Handshake." Paul then gets just a little cranky as he comes to accept that not everyone does consent the way he does and wonders what consent is all about. Segments 2, 3 & 4: Consent Academy: Interview with Sar SurmickSar Surmick brought the Consent Academy together in 2016 as a way to advance consent education in Seattle and across the world. With over 20 years of education experience and a strong belief that consent creates a backbone for safe and productive interactions, Sar has worked with a variety of organizations to promote and educate about consent. As a pan-sexual, genderqueer, & polyamorous kinkster, Sar has had decades of experience both in and working with sex-positive communities. When not directing the Academy, Sar works as a Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in Identity, a Sex-positive Educator, and a writer. Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes.The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:The Consent AcademyThe Consent Primer: Foundations for Everyday Life by Sar Surmick, Rachel Drake, Lara-Ashley MonroeThe Pan-Eros Foundation
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #4 - Call and ResponseCalls from Listeners!Released October 26, 2020 The suckage continuumNumbers that don't suckAnd not giving Dan Savage a run for his money Sponsored by The Seattle Erotic Art Festival presenting SEAF 2020: The Pandemic Edition at https://seattleerotic.org/ Supported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/ Segment 1: Paul wonders just how much the show sucks or if he has any perspective on the subject or ever will. Downloads exceed 1,000 and unique listeners exceed 300! Segments 2 & 3: Paul answers questions from callers! GP asks, why not go to a bathhouse instead of one of these JO clubs?Sharon wonders about guys running into a fellow member outside the club and rules about confidentiality outside.DB's husband is interested in the Jacks but unsure about running into someone he knows, like a colleague.Kenny asks, what was involved in setting up RCJ?James tries wrapping his head around why straight guys are less likely to kiss when they're ready to touch other guys' dicks?Tim wonders how I'm selecting interview subjects.Christina wants my thoughts about masturbation and porn.James dares to ask me for relationship advice.Rodger notes that penises don't all function the same. How important is an erection at a jack-off club? Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast at https://simplecast.com- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda JetháThe Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie EastonA Night at the Opera (1935 Marx Brothers film)The State Room SceneRain City Jacks Code of Conduct
The Heart of Jacks Podcast Episode #3 - Pete Goes to the Jacks Guest: Pete Released October 19, 2020Connecting with the primordial, Turning your brain into a carnivorous plant, And Pete goes to the JacksSupport this podcast by becoming a patron at Patreon!Episode sponsored by The Seattle Erotic Art Festival presenting SEAF 2020: The Pandemic EditionSegment 1: Paul want you to call in! Also, reflections on the primordial nature of group JO and the fiendish intent of this podcast: to transform your brain into a carnivorous plant.Segments 2 & 3: Pete Goes to the Jacks Pete is an artist, designer and producer living in the Seattle area. Originally from the Northeast, he now calls the Pacific Northwest home. When not working on visual art installations, theatrical costume, scenic designs, or film productions, you can find him expressing himself in his “Body of Work” series on Instagram, in which Pete depicts the everyday, mundane tasks of life through fast-motion video and plenty of exposed skin. He is a Sagittarius, nature enthusiast, plant daddy, avid sunbather, foodie and adventurer who will try pretty much anything, at least once.Paul and Pete talk about the unique appeal of diversity and the erotic charge inherent in limitations. Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.com Call the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes.The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul RosenbergTheme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Pete on InstagramJasper Johns (The Met and MOMA)Robert Rauschenberg (MOMA and The Guggenheim)Andy Warhol (Tate and warhol.org)Beloved by Toni MorrisonGiovanni's Room by James BaldwinAway (Netflix series)
The Heart of Jacks PodcastEpisode #2 - Straight Guys and Male BondingGuest: Dr. Jallen RixReleased October 12, 2020 Getting clear about the JacksGetting unclear about what “straight” meansAnd getting into it with Dr. Jallen Rix Sponsored by The Seattle Erotic Art Festival presenting SEAF 2020: The Pandemic Edition at https://seattleerotic.org/Supported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/ Segment 1: Paul gets persnickety about common words and offers Jacks 101: A primer while gracefully dropping a couple of graceless puns. They will not be the last. Segments 2 & 3: Paul interviews Dr. Jallen RixSpeaker, author, and educator, Jallen Rix holds a Doctorate of Education in Sexology. He has taught at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. He also has a private practice in Palm Springs California, which includes personal consulting, body work, sacred intimacy, and surrogate-style partner experiences. He is a leading expert on the damaging effects of, and recovery from, ex-gay ministries and so-call "reparative therapy." His book, Ex-Gay No Way, was nominated as best non-fiction book of 2010 by the Lambda Literary Foundation. He has been featured on Our America with Lisa Ling on the OWN Channel, and ABC's News Magazine 20/20. His documentary, Lewd & Lascivious premiered at Frameline to sold-out crowds and won the 2014 AV Award from the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). IN 2015 Jallen premiered his first solo stage production, Stake in the Ground: Celebrating the Intersection of Self-Pleasuring and Self-compassion. Email the show: podcast@theheartofjacks.comCall the show: 206-580-3120Send your questions and they might be included in future episodes. The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul Rosenberg Theme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp Podcast distribution by Simplecast at https://simplecast.com - - - - - Mentioned in this podcast: Dr. Jallen Rixhttp://doctorrix.com OnlyFans page (NSFW)https://onlyfans.com/jallenrix Jallen on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/jallenrix Jallen on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/gaysexpert Facilitator of Angel City Jackshttps://groups.yahoo.com/group/AngelCityJacks Ex-Gay No Wayhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1844091872 Lewd & Lascivioushttp://doctorrix.com/lewd-lascivious-movie/ Stake in the Groundhttp://doctorrix.com/stake/ Ecosexualityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexecology Jason Armstrong's book, Solosexual (NSFW)http://jasonarmstrongauthor.com/solosexual/ Jack Moren's Book, The Erotic Mindhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0060984287 Kristen Neff's book, Self-Compassionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0061733520 Taryn Brumfitt's Documentary, Embracehttps://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Taryn-Brumfitt/dp/B01MSAZVDS JS Newsom's Documentary, The Mask You Live Inhttps://m.imdb.com/title/tt3983674/
A book in progress becomes a podcast in your ears.Who the heck is this “Jack” person?And talking about talking about sex with Allena Gabosch. I'm Paul Rosenberg and this is Episode #1 of The Heart of Jacks Podcast, brought to you by me and supported by people like you, patrons through Patreon. Find out more and add your support at patreon.com/theheartofjacksThis show is also sponsored by The Seattle Erotic Art Festival presenting SEAF 2020: The Pandemic Edition. Tickets are available now at seattleerotic.org.(Paul introduces himself)(Paul interviews Allena Gabosch)- - - - -Mentioned in this podcast:Center for Sex Positive CulturePan-Eros FoundationSeattle Erotic Art Festival (SEAF)Rain City Jacks (NSFW!)Sex Positive Now, Everything you need to know about sex positivityBetty Dodson (check out the bibliography and external links)David Steinberg (artist)The Ethical SlutSex Education (Netflix Series)Pose (FX Series) You can reach me at podcast@theheartofjacks.com or call 206-580-3120. Leave a question there and it might be included in future episodes. Theme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford SharpPodcast distribution by Simplecast The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.
Host Paul Rosenberg introduces The Heart of Jacks Podcast, launching October 5, 2020. Author of the book, The Heart of Jacks, The History and Culture of Jack-Off Clubs, Paul interviews a vast array of experts and regular Joes (and Janes) about a surprising array of topics and ideas that just might have something to teach you about your fellow humans, and quite possibly yourself.Subscribe now wherever you get podcasts.
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