Podcasts about Ruan

Newcastle's impressive season has seen Fletcher Sharpe develop his all round game. He told Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Ruan sims that while he always saw himself as a full back, he's now loving his time in the halves. He also talked hair and why he rates his there's only one winner in the battle of the Fletchers at the Knights when it comes to mullets. Plus Rugby League's premier news breaker and number 2 ranked MC is along for a Thursday night MC's Hammertime.

Season 6, Episode 773: Replay to get the video version of this episode on Podcast apps. Head in the Woods, Forest Magic, The Strangers Hookup, an erotic romance fiction short story for entertainment, erotic arts purposes, celebrating and enjoying sexuality, and relationships, plus taking self care time. Take it baby, it's yours! Make sure you come today!   The story in a nutshell: A common male fantasy of primal horny sex in the woods, complete with a surprise hookup with a female cock worshiping partner. Logan gets his ultimate fantasy of bumping into a sexy stranger, Meredith, in the woods who is an athletic friendly woman who loves sex. He is elated when she comes on to him. She steps up her game even more when she drops to the forest floor for some sensual cock worshipping. All this hotness explodes before they both launch into juicy big O's from their spicy spontaneous union. How does this stranger meetup start? Meredith has spent the afternoon playing tennis and was walking home on the walking path. She spied something in the woods--someone moving in an odd way. She entered the forest with trepidation, but her curiosity propelled her on and came upon Logan. They met face to face and found each other intriguing. They decide to hike together. Things turn spicy when Meredith's libido erupts, and she gets bold. Ruan's books and audiobooks (affiliate links are in this post): http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/ Shamelss Summit, Season 3: Reserve your spot in the FREE Shameless Summit, taking place August 24-28, 2026 Neighborhood Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsecretssfwcover Wicked & Spicy Tales: Four short stories of erotic paranormal magic and erotic horror, eerie Twilight Zone-ish... not your typical Ruan Willow book as these stories are mystical, devious, and explore the darker side. These stories are not HEA, but instead are wicked and spicy. Audiobook: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/wickedandspicytalesaudiobook in Ebook and paperback: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/wickedandspicytales Hotwife book: An alternative lifestyle book of wife sharing called Servicing the Dryer Repairman, Laney Gives a Tip https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/servicingthedryerrepairman Podcast Merch! Wear Oh F*ck Yeah! Get Oh F*ck Yeah Podcast Merch T-shirts, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, mugs! Wear it sassy and hot! Support the show Join for $3 to get exclusive content Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Season 6, Episode 772: Replay of this interview to get the episode published to podcast apps in video form to improve listener satisfation. Sex Tech: A Comfortable Cock Ring that Helps Men Have Better Erections, Sex, & Orgasms with Dr. Elliot Justin. Can you imagine a cock ring that will not only help you maintain an erection, but will feel comfortable, give you better orgasms, and collect helpful information about your erections so doctors can help you have better sexual health and better overall health? It's not a pipe dream! It's real! And it already exists! I chatted with the CEO & Founder of FirmTech, Dr. Elliot Justin, MD, FACEP, and found out the amazing product his company has created that will not only improve men's quality of life (by paying full attention to their sexual health and not disregarding it) but also has the potential to improve their overall health. How? Men have about three erections during the night. How would you know? You are asleep. You can't! Unless you wake up. But this product can measure it for you and tell you after the fact. Other than for curiosity, Why is that important? Because it can point to other health problems, could help a doctor titrate a dosage for the optimal level for sexual and physical health, plus, help a person learn about their body and how to make the most of the penis (& body) they've got. It can also assess erection health during sex, meanwhile also keeping more blood in the penis (comfortably, not like stiff cock rings), and therefore lead to not only longer lasting erections, but also more intense, and heightened orgasms. They are also developing a similar product for women to assess nighttime/& during sex clitoral erections and collect helpful guiding data for women to have better overall health & sexual health/orgasms. This is epic and brilliant! This is basically a sex toy that also collects beneficial data about your own body for better sex and better health. App too... search FirmTech. Also, use it or lose it! Frequent masturbation & orgasms are essential for better sex and orgasms. I say this all the time on my podcast! Don't forget to come today! Learn more: https://myfirmtech.com/ Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46J3ibyYyQNPBr5T58DpFg https://www.tiktok.com/@myfirmtech https://www.instagram.com/myfirmtech/ RUAN'S recent BOOKS/AUDIOBOOKS: Neighborhood Sex Secrets: (affiliate links, may receive small commission on sales): https://books2read.com/u/3R5MZj https://amzn.to/3CVxzw8 Ruan's Books/Audiobooks https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow FREE Trial!Audible free trial (affiliate) https://amzn.to/3TtvbYW Get 3 months Audible for $0.99 (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3Tq751l Copyright 2023, 2026, Pink Infinity Publishing, All Rights Reserved/  

Two Clare Private Water Supplies failed to meet drinking quality standards last year. The Environmental Protection's Agency latest report of private group schemes identified failures near Tubber and Ruan last year. For the second year running, the Monreagh scheme tested positive for E.Coli, while Ranaghan showed exceedances of Trihalomethanes. EPA Drinking Water Inspector Michelle Roche says it impacts human health.

Season 6, Episode 770: A replay of this conversation is being published to get the video version onto podcast apps for a more genuine expereince for listeners and watchers. In this tantalizing episode, Ruan welcomes sex coach extraordinaire Lee Jagger, CEO and founder of Rock the Bedroom. Lee has transformed the lives of thousands of women by empowering them with her signature erotic massage techniques, helping them to forge deeper connections with their partners and ignite confidence in the bedroom.  Preorder Ruan Willow's new dark romance novel Spring Break & Stranded at a Cabin with 7 Chosen Men, a Why Choose romance, a dark romance, new adult: get the book Episode summary: Lee and Ruan explore the misconceptions surrounding erotic massage, revealing that it's so much more than a mere hand job. It's a journey of slow, sensual exploration that can include the entire body, with over 69 techniques that a man simply can't perform on himself. Lee shares her personal story of transformation from being homeless to becoming a beacon of sensual empowerment for women everywhere. The discussion delves into the importance of playtime (not just foreplay), the art of communication, and the power of treating your partner like royalty. Lee emphasizes that when it comes to touching, men crave the sensation of being desired, and she challenges women to touch their partners like they love it, transforming obligatory acts into moments of genuine pleasure. Lee also shares valuable insights on how these techniques can enhance sexual experiences for men with erection challenges, offering alternatives to intercourse that still provide deep satisfaction. And for the singles out there, Lee discusses how these skills can boost confidence in the dating world, attracting partners who will cherish and respect them. Don't miss this episode that's as informative as it is steamy, it could save your relationship. Lee Jagger's advice is life changing. Website: https://www.rockthebedroom.com Podcast: https://rockthebedroompodcast.buzzsprout.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rockthebedroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockthebedroom Episode topics The journey from homelessness to empowering women in the bedroom Understanding the true essence of erotic massage The power of confidence in the bedroom and its ripple effect on relationships Is that why you became a sex coach for women? Lee: When I started erotic massage, my boyfriend couldn't even get an erection Our sex ed in America is so focused on reproduction and ignores pleasure, intimacy, female anatomy, and enthusiastic consent The importance of intimacy and connection beyond intercourse Addressing the challenges of single women and the importance of self-worth in dating Communication in the bedroom Importance of touching your partner with genuine desire and love Prefer the term playtime over foreplay Women often assume that flaccid penis doesn't do anything One thing men really wish that women knew about touching a man's body When you have control in the bedroom, you have the best sex Ruan's books: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/ Lacey Cross Hotwife books, narrated by podcast host and narrrator Ruan Willow: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/hotwifebooks Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Neighborhood Secrets (discreet title cover version): https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsecretssfwcover Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Season 6, Episode 769: replay in video version. MMF Threesome Her Body Worship and His Reclaim Erotic Scene, an erotic improv experience created for you by Ruan as she spun the story right off the top of her head as she recorded. Very little editing happened afterwards, this is basically raw right off the top of her head, spinning a tale, a sexy fantasy live as she recorded. This scene is about a married couple named Molly and Brad who want to expand their marriage to include a threesome, with their very willing friend Greg. It's very planned out and they enjoy enacting out their plans, which involve body worshipping Molly and bringing her to multiple orgasms before they enjoy theirs, then Brad reclaims Molly in a scene of domination and submission they both agreed to beforehand. Who said planning isn't fun? They've never done this! They had a blast and allowed for spontaneity in the sexual foray into multiple partner sex. Being sexually spoiled is pure bliss! They are devoted as ever as they know that they are committed to one another, and one another's pleasure. Mutual pleasure is mutual bliss! Enjoy the spicy romance!  RUAN'S BOOKS/AUDIOBOOKS: Neighborhood Sex Secrets: Buy links (affiliate links, podcast may receive a small commission on sales): https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets https://books2read.com/u/3R5MZj https://amzn.to/3CVxzw8 Audible free trial (affiliate) https://amzn.to/3TtvbYW Get 3 months Audible for $0.99 (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3Tq751l Decadent Erotica: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/decadenteroticaaudiobook The Limo Sex Challenge novella book 5 of 6, get it on Amazon Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/4wvXTXQ  https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thelimosexchallenge Ruan's Books, Audiobooks: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com The Hide and Seek Sex Challenge https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thehideandseeksexchallenge Listen to my podcast on the Full Swap Radio Network app and online, airing approximately 6 pm CST on Tuesdays, and 8:00 am Wednesdays. Catch my podcast on tv! The PodNation Media channel on Roku TV/Fire TV devices.  https://player.frontlayer.com/live/fl427618 The podcast is also on the Full Swap Radio internet radio station and app Tuesdays at 6 pm and Wednesdays at 8 am CST. On YouTube as Ruan Willow Podcaster (no fiction stories there, however, just interviews. The spicy fiction is not allowed so get those on podcast apps). Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow All Ruan's links: https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Copyright 2023, 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing, All Rights Reserved.

Andrew Moore unpacks the dramas at the Wests Tigers involving Adam Doueihi and insists the NRL must do more to help regional footy.Cronulla captain Blayke Brailey joins the show to discuss the Sharks' recent hot form and road to the finals.Ruan Sims swings by the studio to chat about all things NRL and NRLW, including Magic Round in Wagga Wagga and she has some strong words for the critics.

Season 6, Episode 768: Video Version of the interview with Monday Jones, replay to get the video version onto podcast apps. Monday Jones, A Dominant BDSM Shamanatrix, Sex Goddess & Worker, Holistic Somatic Practitioner, Coach, Writer, & the Culture of Sexuality, Sexual Health, & Society. Today on the podcast, you will find an amazing, inspiring, enlightening, and intense discussion with the epic and alternative lifestyle living individual, Monday Jones. We chatted about politics and sex, religion, culture, sex, sexuality, gender, the history of/current environment of sexuality, and sexual health. Connect with Monday Jones: http://www.mondayjones.com/my-links From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow:  Ruan Willow paperbacks always on sale: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/booksonsale Book Power Plays: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/powerplays Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Discreet cover and title for Neighborhood Secrets: Neighborhood Secrets Novel by Ruan Willow Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Season 5, Episode 767. Replay to get the video version of this discussion on podcast apps. The Art of Intimate Connection: Beyond Physical Touch with Jake (Jakub Tyl) #relationshipcoach #relationship #intimacy #intimacycoach #intimacyinsights Discover how synchronized breathing and emotional presence can transform intimate relationships in ways you never imagined. In this fascinating episode, professional bodyworker Jake shares his unique perspective on the intersection of touch, emotion, and healing, particularly in women's experiences. Through his four years of specialized practice in erotic, tantric, and BDSM massage, Jake reveals how authentic intimacy transcends technical expertise. He emphasizes that true connection happens when partners are fully present and attuned to each other's emotional states. Key highlights: - The transformative power of therapeutic touch - How body awareness leads to better relationship choices - Breaking through emotional barriers from past relationships - The importance of presence and trust in intimate connections - Using synchronized breathing to deepen emotional bonds Ready to revolutionize your understanding of intimacy and emotional connection? Listen to this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about relationships and personal growth. Tune in now to explore how deep emotional presence can transform your approach to intimacy and relationships. Find out more about Jake: dotekerota dot com backslash hole On Instagram @dotek.erota Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Jake's Unique Profession 00:02:06 - Understanding Female Sexuality and Connection 00:10:21 - Connecting with Your Body and Emotions 00:24:38 - Challenges of Intimacy in Relationships 00:26:58 - Emotional Connection in Intimacy 00:52:28 - Understanding Touch and Connection 00:58:14 - Overcoming Intimacy Expectations 01:03:55 - Intimacy Beyond Technique 01:14:26 - Enjoying the Present Moment in Intimacy 01:18:02 - Understanding Sensual BDSM Dynamics 01:22:52 - Balancing Aggression and Tenderness in BDSM 01:25:27 - Building Trust in Dominance 01:32:08 - Embracing Dominance and Learning Key Takeaways: • The emphasis on synchronized breathing as a tool for fostering deeper intimacy is often overlooked in traditional relationship discussions. • Jake highlights that emotional breakthroughs through intimacy can redefine women's boundaries and desires, showcasing a transformative aspect of touch. • The podcast advocates for emotional engagement over mechanical techniques, suggesting that true connection requires presence and trust rather than just physical actions. Sexual health is a part of mental health, don't ignore it. From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Ruan's latest erotic storytelling, dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views": https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook  All Ruan's Links Shop Podcast Merchandise! Ruan's Store Universal link to Beach House Views: https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing, All Rights Reserved.

Rawan was rejected by the same company 7 times before finally landing a cybersecurity role at Accenture on her 8th application. In this conversation, she shares how she went from car sales, customer service, and multiple casual jobs to working as a SOC analyst in Saudi Arabia - without a technical degree and after years of trying to break into the industry.You'll hear how Rawan built the confidence and hands-on skills she needed through cybersecurity certifications, practical labs, mentorship, and a highly competitive bootcamp. She opens up about doubting online programs, pushing through financial pressure as an international student, and why support and accountability made such a difference compared to previous shallow training. Rawan also gives a practical look inside her day-to-day work in a SOC: investigating alerts, dealing with false positives, working with a team, and solving cybersecurity puzzles in real time.If you're wondering whether your background, degree, or past rejections are holding you back, her story is a powerful reminder that timing, preparation, and consistency can change everything.Key Takeaways• Repeated rejection does not mean you are not capable - Ruan applied to Accenture 7 times before landing the role on her 8th application after building the right skills.• Hands-on practice matters in cybersecurity interviews; certifications helped Ruan, but practical labs and CTF-style experience gave her the confidence to pass technical rounds.• A non-technical degree does not have to block your cybersecurity career if you can demonstrate skills, persistence, curiosity, and problem-solving ability.• Mentorship and accountability can make online study more effective, especially when previous training has been shallow, unsupported, or purely recorded content.• SOC analyst work requires patience and attention to detail because most alerts may be false positives, but every alert still needs to be treated seriously.• Cybersecurity can be a strong fit for people who enjoy puzzles, investigation, teamwork, and continuously learning something new.Chapters[00:00] Cold Open: The 8th Application[00:34] Meet Ruan and Her Accenture SOC Role[02:04] From Car Sales to Cybersecurity[06:06] Certifications, Bootcamp, and Accenture[08:20] Why the 8th Application Worked[09:34] Alternative Pathways Without a Tech Degree[10:52] Finding a Career That Felt Right[12:01] Choosing Cyber Revolution Despite Doubts[15:02] Practical Labs, Mentors, and Accountability[16:56] Six Months as a SOC Analyst[18:22] Inside a SOC Analyst's Day[20:56] False Positives and Staying Sharp[22:22] From Podcast Listener to Guest[23:47] Ruan's Top Advice for Career Changers[25:34] How to Get StartedConnect with Adam:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyberrevolution.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cyberrevolutionaus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cyberrevolutionausFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cybrevolution_aus/⁠

Season 6, Episode 765: Living the Kink Life and Writing It with Author All These Roadworks, Audio version. Discussion Topics: Discovering Kink Later in Life Fantasy vs Reality in BDSM Dynamics Consent and Safety in Dark Fantasy Exploration Understanding Kink Beyond Surface-Level Fantasies Breaking Shame: Kink, Consent, and Sexual Education Fiction Isn't Responsible to Reality Fiction as Safe Space for Processing Media Responsibility and Consensual Adult Desires Confidence and Communication in Relationships Age Brings Acceptance of Different Desires Understanding Kinks and Writing Submissive Characters Navigating Kink Clubs and Community Spaces Benefits and Safety of Kink Clubs Are Kinks Born or Developed? Why Rope Isn't For Me Finding Resources and Where to Find My Work Learn more about the author All These Roadworks: https://alltheseroadworks.com/ Key Takeaways: • Fantasy and reality diverge significantly in kink practice. Scenarios that are arousing to read or imagine can be mentally exhausting or unsafe to actually pursue, requiring careful discernment between what excites us conceptually versus what works practically. • Shame is the primary barrier to understanding human sexuality. Darker fantasies are far more common than people admit, but widespread judgment prevents honest conversations about desires that don't reflect actual values or intentions. • The kink community's framework of consent and safety transforms mental health. Reframing desires through explicit communication and negotiation rather than moral judgment creates psychological freedom and reduces internalized shame around sexuality. From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Ruan's latest erotic storytelling, dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views": https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook  All Ruan's Links Shop Podcast Merchandise! Ruan's Store Universal link to Beach House Views: https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing, All Rights Reserved.

Apoie o UP no Orelo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clique aqui!⁠⁠⁠Para tudo, rapaziada. O anúncio aconteceu. Agora é ponto sem retorno e o UP precisa fazer alguma coisa sobre isso (falar, no caso). Neste episódio, o UP se reúne para comentar o anúncio do remake de The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, relembrar os destaques da Summer Game Fest, State of Play, Nintendo Direct, trazemos também nossas impressões sobre o novo Lego Batman e, evidentemente, falamos sobre Copa do Mundo.O nosso muito obrigado a: Bruno Hatto, Carlos Bonomi, Rodrigo Kumazawa, biel tomarchio, Akemi Nakamura, Wellington Oliveira, Eric Quarterolli, Luiz Fernando Moratelli, Andre Britto, Kainã Leão, Italo Albuquerque, Johnata Gabriel, João Pedro, Joao+Pedro Aguiari, Mateus, Gabriel Barros, Andre Benia, Cicero Ruschel, Brenno Novais, Leonardo Azzi Martins, Arthur Valladão, dudu pansica, Suellen Amorim, Júlia Paterniani, Paulo Felisbino, Felipe Gil, Mariana Janoti, Carlos Jefferson, Arthur Goulart, Rafael Yabiku, Guilherme Shuto, Marcel Kuhne, Filipovisky De La Fuente, Ruan, Agmar, Vivian Shintate, Gabriel Pavão, Filipe Dottori, Daniel do Valle, César Mori, Jacobico Catiau, Tales de Deus Diniz, Davi, Luiz Rafael Santos Leite, Guilherme Serravalle, Diego Almeida, Vitor Ludwig, Juan Alves, Leonardo Nogueira, Marquinhos Maia, Jéssica Macedo, Breno Bezerra Bluhm, Lucas Eid, Juan, Andre Birck, Victor Toffano, Guilherme Magalhães, Bruno Luiz Korckievicz, Marina, Rafael Ramalli da Silva, Luiz Gustavo, Anne Verrino, Alexandre Bellini Tasca, Helio Cannone, Leonardo Ribeiro Teles De Souza, Fernando Belincanta, Lucas Brum, Rodrigo Taira, Paulo Piazza, Kelvin Santos, Tiago Alves Fernandes, Samuel Regis, Vinicius Marques, Joao, Jonas Sá, Maryana Gois, Letícia Camperoni, Rodrigo Souza, Hermano Cavalcante, Moisés Resende, Priscila Tonet, Bianca Hayashi, Caio Barcelos, Renato Bena, Lucas, Guilherme Rodrigues, Victor Guimarães, Matheus Perugini, Gabriel Bisuli, Caio Cardoso, Vivian, Pedro Vital Brazil, Sergie Arruda, Gustavo Garcia, Vitor Araujo, Venigma, João Henrique, Fabricio Reis, Henrique Fernandes Veri Marques, Gabriel Bittencourt Borowski, REGIS F G FREITAS, Luan Germano, Anderson Barbosa, Felipe Dal Molin, Rafael Silva, Marcos Eduardo, Andre Jarenkow, Victor “VicGurg” Gurgel, Érica Fontana, Arthur Luiz, Isadora Marques, Daniel Baumgratz, Giovanne, Daniel Ferreira de Camargo, Clarissa Farias, Daniel Bandoni, Thiago Yakomizo Buainain, Daniel Labres, Amanda Nunes, Matheus Vasques, André Luís Teixeira, Bruno Correia Milani, Ednardo M.Toledo, João CassorieloSiga o UP:Orelo | Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | DiscordContato comercial: contato@somosup.com

Season 6, Episode 764: Video version. Enjoy erotic improv by podcast host Ruan Willow! More From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at ⁠https://www.kiiroo.com/⁠ ⁠https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh⁠ Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: ⁠https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets⁠ Discreet cover and title for Neighborhood Secrets: ⁠Neighborhood Secrets Novel by Ruan Willow⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved. ⁠Support the show⁠ Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow

Season 6, Episode 763: What the Architects of Taboo Can Teach Us About Consent, Intimacy, and Trust with the Kink Consultant Amanda Dames.  Listen to an interview with The Kink Consultant: On Shame, Desire, and Honest Communication. Guest Bio: AMANDA DAMES, aka The Kink Consultant, is a sexologist, Somatica® Certified Sex and Relationship Coach, podcast host, and former NYC Dominatrix specializing in kink, intimacy, and communication. Through coaching, education, media appearances, and her podcast The Kink Consultant, Amanda helps people explore desire without shame while making kink feel approachable, empowering, and rooted in consent, confidence, and connection. Known for her honest, playful, and accessible teaching style, Amanda has built an online audience of more than 300,000 followers across social media and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, Women's Health, POPSUGAR, and Court TV for her expertise in kink and modern relationships. Her work focuses on helping individuals and couples communicate openly about fantasies, power dynamics, and emotional intimacy so they can create relationships that feel more authentic, exciting, and fulfilling both inside and outside the bedroom.   MORE ONLINE: AmandaDames.com Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Podcast   Discussion Topics: The Kink Consultant: On Shame, Desire, and Honest Communication Meeting Amanda Dames, The Kink Consultant Sex Education Ignores Female Pleasure and that needs to change, everyone on the planet has been gaslit by culture, society, education, and religion Shame and Communication in Intimate Relationships Sexual Health as Mental Health, we can't ignore sexual health because it's a component of mental health Communication is the Foundation of Kink Origins and Evolution of Kinks and Fetishes, where do these come from? Sex Research Deserves Equal Funding and Attention for BOTH sexes and that has not been done well in the past Instagram Censorship and Women's Health Content,, the social media platforms are unfairly guiding discussions on sexual health, favoring and allowing men's topics, but not women's. They need to stop treating actual body parts as taboo words, especially women's body parts. We need to quit the old Puritanical influence! Breaking Judgment to Build Better Relationships Anatomy Matters! Clitoral Sensitivity and Hood Anatomy Explained, we need real teaching and discussions on real anatomy, not hidden blackballed teaching on women's anatomy Body Modification, the ramifications, and Personal Autonomy Risky Decisions and Living to Tell Tales Where to Find Amanda and Resources Past episode clips, book blurb, FirmTech information From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Discreet cover and title for Neighborhood Secrets: Neighborhood Secrets Novel by Ruan Willow Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

H&M Travel Division 3 Hurling Final. Match played in Newmarket on  Fergus on Friday 3rd July 2026 at 7.30pm. Match commentary by Leo Doyle with Pat McNamara and Sean O'Halloran on analysis. Introduction by Jim Collins 00.00 Introduction and teams 05.55 Start of first half 37.21 Half Time analysis 41.10 MATCH UPDATE  BRIAN TORPEY CRATLOE V TULLA UPDATE FROM SIXMILEBRIDGE 44.55 Second Half 1.20.45. Post match analysis

Finally get to Play MY Favorites at an event AND remember to record it.. Track List : Rasta Nuh Gangsta  Samory I Deliverance Protoje Nyquill (Spliff A Light Spliff)  Yaadcore X Richie Spice Black Cinderella Protoje Strolling (ft. Protoje) Alborosie Stylin' Protoje Bubblin' Protoje 40 Days & 40 Nights Salaam Remi & Stephen Marley Out Deh Chronixx Flight Plans Protoje Protection (ft. Mortimer) Protoje Self Defence Protoje Who Knows (ft. Chronixx) Protoje Skankin' Sweet  Chronixx Legend  Chronixx Break Free Loyal Flames Look On My Face Christopher Martin Dreams Of Brighter Days Busy Signal & Rc Better Than The Stars Christopher Martin I Still Believe Walshy Fire, Jason Julian & Alta Ouses Get Free (ft. Amber Coffman) Major Lazer Where I Come From (Get Free Rhythm ft. Chronixx) Major Lazer Roll Some Mo (ft. Chronixx & MediSun) Lucky Daye Tell Me Now Chronixx Bout Noon Protoje Like This Protoje Good Times Jah-Lil Blessed (ft. Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley) Wizkid Grown & Sexy (ft. Stephen Marley) Damian "Jr Gong" Marley I Can Chronixx

Season 6, Episode 761: Embracing the Forbidden, Dark Desires, & Creative Freedom with Author A.A. Powers with a dark spicy romance book excerpt at the end of the author interview!  Discussion Topics:  Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Spicy Romance, Author Interview, Book Series, The Devious Bonds Series, Character Development, Writing Process, Fantasy Fiction, Self-Acceptance, Emotional Healing, Storytelling, Indie Authors, Reader Engagement, Sex Positivity, Creative Writing, Women authors who write romance, spice, and smutty fiction, Minnesota Authors, Book Marketing, Writing Community, Self-Publishing Be sure to listen to Season 6, Episode 760 to get right into the excerpt: A Devious Awakening, A Dark Paranormal Demon Romance Excerpt from a spicy fiction novel written by A.A. Powers, book excerpt narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Listen to the author interview with A.A. Powers coming Friday, June 26, 26. A Devious Awakening, get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4akQnpM Author bio:  A.A. Powers is the author of The Devious Bonds series, a dark paranormal romance series that explores love, obsession, power, redemption, and the complexities of human desire through fantasy. By day, she works as a procurement analyst and lives in rural Minnesota with her family. By night, she writes stories filled with demons, fated mates, found family, and morally complicated characters. As both a reader and author of dark romance, Ashley is fascinated by the intersection of fantasy, shame, self-acceptance, and the ways fiction allows readers to safely explore parts of themselves that are often misunderstood or judged. Learn more about Author A.A. Powers: https://aapowersauthor.com/ Ruan's New Release, a Dark Romance Suspense Thriller with erotic storytelling: Ruan's New Novel One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Minnesota Book Fair for Grownups hosted by Inbound Brewing, Minnesota State Fair Grand Stand July 11, 2026. Use discount code RUAN202 for 50% off. Get tickets: buy tickets to the book fair PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 760: A Devious Awakening, A Dark Paranormal Demon Romance Excerpt from a spicy fiction novel written by A.A. Powers, book excerpt narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Listen to the author interview with A.A. Powers coming Friday, June 26, 26. A Devious Awakening, get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4akQnpM Author bio:  A.A. Powers is the author of The Devious Bonds series, a dark paranormal romance series that explores love, obsession, power, redemption, and the complexities of human desire through fantasy. By day, she works as a procurement analyst and lives in rural Minnesota with her family. By night, she writes stories filled with demons, fated mates, found family, and morally complicated characters. As both a reader and author of dark romance, Ashley is fascinated by the intersection of fantasy, shame, self-acceptance, and the ways fiction allows readers to safely explore parts of themselves that are often misunderstood or judged. Learn more about Author A.A. Powers: https://aapowersauthor.com/ One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Robbie is joined by South African outfitter and Helix Program member Ruan of Inkulu Adventures to discuss his 21 years in the hunting industry and the meaning behind building his own safari operation from the conservation standpoint, to the community impact, and beyond. Ruan breaks down the significant costs involved in managing rhinos (security, insurance, fencing, feed, and anti-poaching measures) and explains why regulated rhino hunting provides critical revenue that incentivizes private landowners to maintain and protect rhino populations.  Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! Maple Ranch:  Leupold: https://www.leupold.com/  Lionheart: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/lionheart/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MY SUNDAY FAVORITES Track List : We Are The World USA For Africa Careless Whisper Wham Cherish The Day Sade No Ordinary Love Sade Cruisin Together Smokey Robinson Heal The World Michael Jackson One More Chance Michael Jackson Make It Real The Jets You Got It All The Jets I'll Always Love U Taylor Dane Baby Come To Me Regina Belle Between The Sheets The Isley Brothers Caravan Of Love The Isley Brothers Just Because Anita Baker Sweet Love Anita Baker Caught Up On The Rapture Anita Baker The Sweetest Taboo Sade Ask Of You Raphael Saadiq Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) Maxwell Butterflies Michael Jackson Power Of Love/ Love Power Luther Vandross For The Love Of You Whitney Houston Remember The Time Michael Jackson Never Too Much Luther Vandross Being With You Smokey Robinson Giving You The Best I Got Anita Baker

Season 6, Episode 754: Excerpt from The Mardi Gras Unmasking where Kara gets a spanking from several men. This is a very smutty erotic fiction novella. What's it about?  In this multiple-partner reverse harem BDSM novella, a Mardi Gras party allows the perfect setup for a new Dom to hide his plans from his wife. He orchestrates his grand scheme to fulfill her deepest lusty desires. Love transcends jealousy when Dane gives his wife Kara her secret wish by unmasking her hidden wants in a single blissful evening packed with bountiful sexual pleasure. Much to her delight, and even amidst the rules, and the spanks, the night promises to propel her to the highest sexual heights of her life. Each gratifying encounter keeps Kara blissfully happy all night as she is literally kept in the dark, moaning her way to morning. The Dom/sub life has the couple crossing the boundaries of traditional marriage, but the way of life seems to be the right fit for them. Rich in sexual content, this story follows a loving couple exploring their sexual fantasies safely at home. Kara feels solid that Dane is the right man for her, even as they are embarking on the risky uncharted lifestyle as a dominant and a submissive in the bedroom--just one year into their marriage. The question is, will Kara enjoy the full reveal in the unmasking of the masquerade? This book contains light BDSM. Some might say dubious consent, but he knows exactly what she wants. Get the full ebook on Amazon at (affiliate links) https://amzn.to/4w3Y7VF Paperback https://amzn.to/4fAExLz Universal Link: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/themardigrasunmasking Podcast host Ruan Willow's book Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Ruan's audiobook: Never Say, Never Swing, Friends to Lovers https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neversayneverswingaudiobook Protectors: A Warrior's Requiem, Chronicles of Protectors, Superheroes, music themes, time travel, sexy intimate relations https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/protectorsaudiobook Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow  

Season 6, Episode 753: Video version of Breaking Taboos, Embracing Kink, and Pleasure with Dr. Nazanin Moali, aka Dr. Naz of the Sexology Podcast. Plus clips from other podcast episodes. Be sure to visit the Inbound Brewery's BookFair for Grownups on July 11, 2026 at the State Fair Grandstand. Ruan will be there signing and selling her books! Navigating Intimacy and Embracing Desire with Dr. Nazanin Moali. Join Ruan Willow as she engages in a captivating discussion with Dr. Naz, a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist, who is dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve fulfilling sex lives. Dr. Naz shares her unique journey from post-revolution Iran to becoming a trusted expert in intimacy and relationships in Los Angeles. In this episode, they explore the complexities of kinks and fantasies, the challenges of sexless marriages, and the importance of communication in relationships. Dr. Naz emphasizes the significance of breaking down societal taboos surrounding sexuality, and how understanding our own desires can lead to deeper connections. Tune in for insights on fostering a more authentic love life and the transformative power of sexual self-discovery. Quotes from Dr. Naz "There's nothing wrong with that. But you definitely need to cherish your desires." "Whatever you like, you're not defective. There's a galaxy of people out there that are interested in that." Find out more: Nazanin Moali, Ph.D., CST (she/her/hers) Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist www.oasis2care.com Creator and Host of Sexology Podcast http://www.sexologypodcast.com/ Facebook @oasis2carke IG @sexologypodcast Podcast host Ruan Willow's book Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Ruan's audiobook: Never Say, Never Swing, Friends to Lovers https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neversayneverswingaudiobook Protectors: A Warrior's Requiem, Chronicles of Protectors, Superheroes, music themes, time travel, sexy intimate relations https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/protectorsaudiobook Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow

With music, family fun and activities for all ages, Ruan Summer Fest has become a highlight of the August bank holiday weekend. Organised entirely by local volunteers, the festival is a true community effort, bringing people together from across the village and beyond. Gavin McGibley, committee chair, joined Alan Morrissey to discuss the star-studded line-up and activities planned for the weekend. Image (c) XL Ruan via Facebook

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Season 6, Episode 752:  Beyond "The One": Redefining Relationships as Growth and Authentic Choice with author, business woman, and relationship facilitator Simone Milasas. Get her Book Relationship: Are You Sure That You Want One? Guest Bio: Simone Milasas is a best-selling author, international speaker, and relationship innovator known for her refreshingly honest and unconventional approach to love, intimacy, and life. For over two decades, she has facilitated classes around the world, empowering people to move beyond expectations, judgment, and dependency to create relationships based on choice, freedom, and true connection. She is the author of Relationship: Are You Sure That You Want One?, Joy of Business, and Getting Out of Debt Joyfully, and the creator of the Intimate Play for Lovers card deck. Simone's work has been featured in international media including Body and Soul, The Sunday Telegraph, Bloom TV, Thrive Global, Body+Soul, Mamamia, Sydney Morning Herald, and she brings a unique, nonjudgmental perspective that leaves listeners and readers feeling both empowered and deeply seen. To learn more, visit www.simonemilasas.com. Topics of Discussion: Beyond the Myth of "The One" Receiving True Kindness and Vulnerability Choose Joy and Stop Seeking Others' Approval Less Judgmental Through Listening to Others Creating Space and Asking for What You Need Relationships as Choice, Not Necessity Choosing Different in Relationships Five Elements of Intimacy in Relationships, applies to sex too Choose What Works for You, Not Society's Rules Money Shouldn't Define Your Relationships Living Without Regrets and Shame Sarah's New Books and Merchandise Projects, Relationship Sex Card Game Travel and Cultural Perspectives Across Continents Creating Intimate Play Cards for Connection Choose Your Own Life Path Being Fearless in Your Living Choices Key points: • The "one" narrative is a myth, relationships should be viewed as growth opportunities rather than fated soul mate connections, freeing people to make conscious, authentic choices instead of searching for a predetermined destiny. • Vulnerability is an act of bravery, not weakness, requiring people to reject societal judgment and cultivate intimacy elements (gratitude, trust, allowance, vulnerability, honor) first within themselves before sharing them. • Personal space and open communication about needs are essential to healthy relationships, including releasing limiting beliefs around jealousy and possession. You must also practice asking for what you want without shame. Podcast Host Ruan Willow: All Ruan's Links Shop Podcast Merchandise! Ruan's Store Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews All Ruan's books: Ruan's full length books, novellas, short stories, anthologies, and audiobooks Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 751: An erotic improv story about taking advantage of alone time together while in the basement to hide out from a summer storm. This story is from the audiobook (affiliate link) https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/hotsummerseductionsaudiobookf Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews All Ruan's books: Ruan's full length books, novellas, short stories, anthologies, and audiobooks Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 750: When was the last time you talked about sex with your partner? In this episode, you will learn how to break the silence with tips and insights from relationship coach Monica Tanner. It's hard to talk about sex, our culture has made sure of that for us! And has done us ZERO favors in the process!  Some truths from our chat include the following: the brain is your primary sexual organ (sexual satisfaction and intimacy depend more on mental engagement and psychological connection than physical mechanics), most people are unprepared for sexual communication (we are NOT taught or encouraged to do this), and self-pleasure is essential for partnered intimacy (we must LEARN about our bodies and pleasure pathways in order to communicate them to our partner). Come listen with an open mind, and leave with a plan to have better sex and intimacy with your partner! Guest Bio:  Monica Tanner, Relational Life Therapy Certified, Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Through her engaging podcast, new Amazon Best-Selling book, Bad Marriage Advice, vibrant social media community, and couple's coaching practice, Monica's expert guidance has impacted thousands of couples, by helping them ditch resentment and roommate syndrome and get back to living their happily ever after love story.   Get the book Bad Marriage Advice (affiliate on Amazon): Bad Marriage Advice Book website:  https://monicatanner.com   Instagram:  https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriage   YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter   RUAN'S NEW BOOK RELEASE! Get PODCAST HOST Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Apoie o UP no Orelo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clique aqui!⁠⁠⁠Neste episódio, o UP se reúne para comentar o retorno de Star Fox, as supostas novidades do suposto remake de Ocarina of Time que ninguém pediu, o triste (ou nem tanto assim) fim do The Last of Us Online e outras novidades do mundo dos jogos. Também compartilharmos nossas impressões sobre Mixtape, Vampire Crawlers e Crimson Desert. Ufa, quanta coisa!O nosso muito obrigado a: Bruno Hatto, Carlos Bonomi, Rodrigo Kumazawa, biel tomarchio, Akemi Nakamura, Wellington Oliveira, Eric Quarterolli, Luiz Fernando Moratelli, Andre Britto, Kainã Leão, Italo Albuquerque, Johnata Gabriel, João Pedro, Joao+Pedro Aguiari, Mateus, Gabriel Barros, Andre Benia, Cicero Ruschel, Brenno Novais, Leonardo Azzi Martins, Arthur Valladão, dudu pansica, Suellen Amorim, Júlia Paterniani, Paulo Felisbino, Felipe Gil, Mariana Janoti, Carlos Jefferson, Arthur Goulart, Rafael Yabiku, Guilherme Shuto, Marcel Kuhne, Filipovisky De La Fuente, Ruan, Agmar, Vivian Shintate, Gabriel Pavão, Filipe Dottori, Daniel do Valle, César Mori, Jacobico Catiau, Tales de Deus Diniz, Davi, Luiz Rafael Santos Leite, Guilherme Serravalle, Diego Almeida, Vitor Ludwig, Juan Alves, Leonardo Nogueira, Marquinhos Maia, Jéssica Macedo, Breno Bezerra Bluhm, Lucas Eid, Juan, Andre Birck, Victor Toffano, Guilherme Magalhães, Bruno Luiz Korckievicz, Marina, Rafael Ramalli da Silva, Luiz Gustavo, Anne Verrino, Alexandre Bellini Tasca, Helio Cannone, Leonardo Ribeiro Teles De Souza, Fernando Belincanta, Lucas Brum, Rodrigo Taira, Paulo Piazza, Kelvin Santos, Tiago Alves Fernandes, Samuel Regis, Vinicius Marques, Joao, Jonas Sá, Maryana Gois, Letícia Camperoni, Rodrigo Souza, Hermano Cavalcante, Moisés Resende, Priscila Tonet, Bianca Hayashi, Caio Barcelos, Renato Bena, Lucas, Guilherme Rodrigues, Victor Guimarães, Matheus Perugini, Gabriel Bisuli, Caio Cardoso, Vivian, Pedro Vital Brazil, Sergie Arruda, Gustavo Garcia, Vitor Araujo, Venigma, João Henrique, Fabricio Reis, Henrique Fernandes Veri Marques, Gabriel Bittencourt Borowski, REGIS F G FREITAS, Luan Germano, Anderson Barbosa, Felipe Dal Molin, Rafael Silva, Marcos Eduardo, Andre Jarenkow, Victor “VicGurg” Gurgel, Érica Fontana, Arthur Luiz, Isadora Marques, Daniel Baumgratz, Giovanne, Daniel Ferreira de Camargo, Clarissa Farias, Daniel Bandoni, Thiago Yakomizo Buainain, Daniel Labres, Amanda Nunes, Matheus Vasques, André Luís Teixeira, Bruno Correia Milani, Ednardo M.Toledo, João CassorieloSiga o UP:Orelo | Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | DiscordContato comercial: contato@somosup.com

Ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster, Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to co-captains Marcell Coetzee and Ruan Nortjé. The star players spoke about their future plans, fatherhood, and the importance of fans' support.

Season 6, Episode 748: Female Female Sex Scene Rekindling Their College Hookup Days from Ruan's new Dark Romance Suspense Thriller Novel Beach House Views! A gripping story of desire loaded with lust, betrayal, and survival where nothing is truly as it seems. Love can turn dark when obsession takes over.  As a nightmare unfolds that violates Juniper and Bridge's freedom, the threat comes as someone they never expected. Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 747: The Raw Truth about Sex Work, Shame, and Autonomy with Ex-Webcam Girl and Author Breezie Axelrod. What happens when a woman loses everything — her financial stability, her family support, even access to her own bank accounts — and the only thing left is her body and her will to survive? The Webcam Girl Next-Door is Breezie Axelrod's raw, unapologetic memoir detailing how she went from full-time caregiver to webcam performer after her father's sudden abduction and a devastating family betrayal left her financially stranded. No ID. No recent work history. No safety net. What followed wasn't fantasy — it was survival. Told through her real, unfiltered journal entries, Breezie documents the emotional, sexual, and psychological realities of entering the webcam world out of desperation. The book pulls back the curtain on digital intimacy, power dynamics, shame, empowerment, and the complicated truth behind subscription-based adult platforms. This isn't a glamorized "sex work success" story. It's messy. Vulnerable. Sometimes dark. Sometimes funny. And fiercely honest about what it means to monetize desire when the alternative is losing everything. Get the book "The Webcam Girl Next-Door" (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4utjCPh Topics: – The raw realities of webcam performance – What people get wrong about online sex work – Survival sex vs. empowerment narratives – Digital intimacy and the illusion of control – Family betrayal and rebuilding from nothing Emotional connection is often more valuable than explicit content, men who wanted to participate often just wanted a genuine human connection. From Caregiver to Webcam Performer Memoir Independence and Platform Evolution Connecting with Regulars Beyond the Sexual Respecting Different Sexual Preferences Setting Boundaries in Sex Work Business Struggling Without Resources and Support Pioneering Women's Advertising Network Online Long Distance Connection and Heartbreak Cultural Shame Around Sexuality Why Women Cheat, Men Cheat, and Repression of Desires and the real harm of denying our human sexuality Fighting for Sexual Empowerment and Independence Powerful Men Protected by Wealth and Influence want to control women who are making money off themselves as entrepreneurs Society's Unsustainable System Will Collapse Women's Rights and Respect in Relationships Why Women Leave and Men Need to Evolve Projection? Perceptions? Insights. Shame, and Sexual Repression in Society Women Are Giving Up on Men Women do not mutilate yourself and cripple your pleasure! Keep all those genital parts for maximal pleasure. Don't steal your own enjoyment by doing harmful alterations to your genitals. Beach House Views, Dark Romance Stalker Suspense Thriller by Ruan Willow: Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow The Arousal Package Novella witch story: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thearousalpackage Universal link: https://mybook.to/thearousalpack Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 745: Fated Mates and Spicy Scenes: A Deep Dive into Paranormal Shifter Romance Writing with Author Adeline Bryant, plus excerpt from Adeline's Book "Fated", narrated by podcast host and narrator Ruan Willow. The excerpt is at the end, but also it is its own episode on the podcast in episode 744. Author Bio: Author's website. https://addiewrotethat.com/  Get the book "Fated" (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4uhcQvP Adeline Bryant is an award-winning indie author of emotionally raw stories that explore identity, belonging, and the cost of choice. Armed with a doctorate in education and an endless supply of imagination, she's always been fascinated by the transformative power of stories and the bonds they create. Adeline lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband and their two feline overlords. When she's not writing, she can usually be found devouring books, rocking her signature red lipstick, and shamelessly belting out Taylor Swift songs. She firmly believes that every great story deserves a bottle of wine and a healthy dose of magic (and smut) Discussion Topics: Romance Author, Indie Author, Honey And Jalapeno Book Fair, Minneapolis, Paranormal Romance, Fated Mates, Male-Male Romance, Book Excerpt, Character Development, World Building, Writing Process, Emotional Storytelling, Indie Publishing, Book Events, Creative Writing, Author Interviews, Writing Community, Smut In Romance, Character Arcs, Storytelling Techniques Quotes from Adeline Bryant "I think it's really healing for especially women to read these kinds of things." "Just do things. Keep reading. Keep reading smutty books." Summary: Adeline discusses her debut novel, "Fated", a paranormal romance featuring wolf shifters and a spicy male-male love story between an alpha wolf and a beta. Discover what inspired her to transition from reading thrillers to writing romance, the importance of including sensuality in storytelling, and the challenges of indie publishing. Adeline also reveals her unique approach to world-building and how her characters came to life. She wrote a bible for the world the wolves live in! As we prepare for the upcoming Honey and Jalapeno Book Fair in Minnesota, Adeline shares exciting details about her character-inspired candle collaboration and the immersive experience she aims to create for her readers. Enjoy the chat about the transformative power of stories, the joy of indie publishing, and the importance of embracing creativity. Just gotta dive in and write that book! Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 742:  Kaela Luna, From Corporate Editor to Award-Winning Trans Creator, adult performer. Winning an award for your passion project instead of your mainstream work can completely change how you see your career. That's exactly what happened to Kaela Luna, trans adult performer and content creator, when she took home Best Content Creator at the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards. #trans #sexuality #sexualitypower #sexualhealth #mentalhealth #adultindustry Before building her creative empire, Kaela spent years in a soulless corporate video editing job. Transitioning into sex work gave her the freedom to channel those technical skills into projects that actually matter to her, including niche giantess content that demands clever work with angles, sound design, and visual effects. As one of very few trans women creating giantess material, she's found it both personally rewarding and nicely profitable. Kaela connects creative fantasy to psychological healing, arguing that kinks like giantess content offer real therapeutic value by reversing power dynamics in safe, consensual ways. She is in New York rather than chasing industry pressure elsewhere, and the decision paid off. https://kaelaluna.com/ Discussion topics: Adult Performer Kaela Luna Wins Content Creator Award Winning Best Content Creator Award Exploring Giantess Content and Size Fetish Community Creating Custom Content That Resonates Personally From Fantasy to Content Creation Balancing Mainstream Success with Passion Projects Platform Struggles and Content Creation Challenges Repressed Shame and External Judgment Control Backfires: Why Restrictions Create Resistance Human Kindness Overcoming Fear and Prejudice Why Judge Others' Life Choices? Patriarchy's Pushback Against Female Empowerment Art, Sexuality, and Human Nature Balancing Content Creation and Platform Restrictions Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews⁠https://pinkinfinitypublishing.com/honey-and-jalapeno-book-fair-a-minnesota-book-fair/   ⁠⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at ⁠https://www.kiiroo.com/⁠ ⁠https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠⁠    

Season 6, Episode 741: Spicy to Non Spicy Romance: Character-Driven Romance and the Freedom of Indie Publishing with Author Starr Z. Davies. We chatted about the Honey and Jalapeno Romance Bookfair that I am hosting in Minnesota May 17th, 2026, and that both of us will be attending as authors at the Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights, MN, learn more: https://pinkinfinitypublishing.com/honey-and-jalapeno-book-fair-a-minnesota-book-fair/ Author Bio:  STARR Z. DAVIES is an award-winning author of over 20 tales that span dystopian realms, epic fantasies, and echoes of forgotten histories. Dubbed the "Character Assassin," she weaves stories where heroes are tested by fire—both emotional and physical. From her woodland home in northern Wisconsin, she crafts worlds while surrounded by her greatest allies: a supportive husband, two imaginative children, and a curious menagerie of robotic pets. When not conjuring new adventures, she dabbles in home enchantments, swims like a siren, battles through video game quests, and devours books like ancient tomes of power.   Connect with Starr:  Kickstarter for Stormcrown (launches on Tuesday): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/szdavies/stormcrown?ref=4mzuls Website: https://www.starrzdavies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.z.davies/   Books (affiliate links): Stormvalor https://amzn.to/4tP57Vp Fractured Empire Series: https://amzn.to/4tYevpS   Topics of Discussion: Writing Across Romance Spectrum Writing Age-Appropriate Content as Authors Writing Sex Scenes Into Your Story Cutting Scenes That Don't Feel Genuine Navigating Genre Labels and Reader Expectations Amazon's Censorship of Sexual Content Amazon's Unfair Author Review Policies Dealing with AI Accusations and Online Bullying Creating Characters Over Twenty Years Ago How Language and Fantasy Changed My Writing Path Writing Fast and Managing Multiple Projects Social Media Presence and Book Fair Preparations   Key Takeaways: • Intimate scenes should emerge organically from character authenticity rather than being added to meet genre expectations. Both authors write what feels true to their stories, not what readers demand. • Indie publishing offers creative freedom that traditional publishing restricts, allowing authors to explore mature themes without censorship or pressure to fit commercial standards and limitiations. • Genre classification for romance blended with fantasy is different for Romantasy, romantic fantasy, and fantasy romance. Each of the blends is inherently subjective, making marketing challenging because readers interpret the same work differently regardless of authors' content descriptions. Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book Beach House Views https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Credit bundles are an easy, thoughtful gift and can be purchased at the last minute! Try out Libro FM (affiliate link) https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2065431&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fgift Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 740: Reigniting Passion: "The Sure Thing" Practice for an Optimal Sex Life with sensuality guide and educator Elana Auerbach. Guest Bio:  Elana is a lover, mother, author, mentor, activator, and priestess. While Elana has a wealth of professional experience guiding people deeper into their bodies and their pleasure, The Sure Thing comes directly from her personal life. After years of frustration and failed gimmicks to try to re-spark the passion in her 20-year marriage, Elana created The Sure Thing. She wrote this book because she wants everyone to have access to this life altering practice. Website: https://surethingexperiment.com/ FB: facebook.com/ElanaAuerbachAuthor IG: https://www.instagram.com/elana.auerbach/    A guided journey to connect with your wild, sensual self, your passion, and desire! https://guide.surethingexperiment.com/wild-sensual-self   Get the book "The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark" (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4ugZIpY   Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book Beach House Views https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved.   Discussion Topics: From Passion to Purpose: Reclaiming Intimacy Rekindling Intimacy Through Shabbat Rituals Reviving Intimacy Through Weekly Commitment Writing a Book About Reviving Intimacy Addressing Jealousy in Long-Distance Relationships Understanding Your Inner Pantheon and Self-Awareness Building a Weekly Pleasure Practice Habit Menopause, Body Changes, and Reclaiming Pleasure Sexuality and Confidence Growing With Age Scheduling Intimacy: Building Connection Together Building Your "I Know What I Want" Muscle Sex as Duty vs. Personal Pleasure Unlocking Creative Flow Through Sensuality Exploring Your Body and Sexual Pleasure Exploring Diverse Gemstone Toys and Designs Vivacious Viv: Reclaiming My Wild Self Women Breaking Free from Societal Roles The Sure Thing Love Experiment Connect Through Events and Online Community Key Takeaways: Responsive desire, which develops through safe and present connection, is completely valid. • A scheduled "sure thing" can dissolve years of emotional buildup in weeks, consistency matters more than spontaneity for reconnecting in long-term relationships. • Intimacy is a learnable skill requiring regular practice, not something that should be left to chance or assumed to naturally flourish after decades together. • Menopause marks a transition to continued vitality, not decline, reframing aging as an opportunity rather than loss is key to maintaining desire and self-worth.  

Apoie o UP no Orelo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clique aqui!⁠⁠⁠O mundo do videogame não para, né? Neste episódio, o UP se reúne para comentar acontecimentos recentes marcantes, jogos e tudo o que orbita esse universo, desde os vazamentos de GTA 6, o novo filme do Mario, até Pokémon Champions e Slay the Spire 2. O nosso muito obrigado a: Bruno Hatto, Carlos Bonomi, Rodrigo Kumazawa, biel tomarchio, Akemi Nakamura, Wellington Oliveira, Eric Quarterolli, Luiz Fernando Moratelli, Andre Britto, Kainã Leão, Italo Albuquerque, Johnata Gabriel, João Pedro, Joao+Pedro Aguiari, Mateus, Gabriel Barros, Andre Benia, Cicero Ruschel, Brenno Novais, Leonardo Azzi Martins, Arthur Valladão, dudu pansica, Suellen Amorim, Júlia Paterniani, Paulo Felisbino, Felipe Gil, Mariana Janoti, Carlos Jefferson, Arthur Goulart, Rafael Yabiku, Guilherme Shuto, Marcel Kuhne, Filipovisky De La Fuente, Ruan, Agmar, Vivian Shintate, Gabriel Pavão, Filipe Dottori, Daniel do Valle, César Mori, Jacobico Catiau, Tales de Deus Diniz, Davi, Luiz Rafael Santos Leite, Guilherme Serravalle, Diego Almeida, Vitor Ludwig, Juan Alves, Leonardo Nogueira, Marquinhos Maia, Jéssica Macedo, Breno Bezerra Bluhm, Lucas Eid, Juan, Andre Birck, Victor Toffano, Guilherme Magalhães, Bruno Luiz Korckievicz, Marina, Rafael Ramalli da Silva, Luiz Gustavo, Anne Verrino, Alexandre Bellini Tasca, Helio Cannone, Leonardo Ribeiro Teles De Souza, Fernando Belincanta, Lucas Brum, Rodrigo Taira, Paulo Piazza, Kelvin Santos, Tiago Alves Fernandes, Samuel Regis, Vinicius Marques, Joao, Jonas Sá, Maryana Gois, Letícia Camperoni, Rodrigo Souza, Hermano Cavalcante, Moisés Resende, Priscila Tonet, Bianca Hayashi, Caio Barcelos, Renato Bena, Lucas, Guilherme Rodrigues, Victor Guimarães, Matheus Perugini, Gabriel Bisuli, Caio Cardoso, Vivian, Pedro Vital Brazil, Sergie Arruda, Gustavo Garcia, Vitor Araujo, Venigma, João Henrique, Fabricio Reis, Henrique Fernandes Veri Marques, Gabriel Bittencourt Borowski, REGIS F G FREITAS, Luan Germano, Anderson Barbosa, Felipe Dal Molin, Rafael Silva, Marcos Eduardo, Andre Jarenkow, Victor “VicGurg” Gurgel, Érica Fontana, Arthur Luiz, Isadora Marques, Daniel Baumgratz, Giovanne, Daniel Ferreira de Camargo, Clarissa Farias, Daniel Bandoni, Thiago Yakomizo Buainain, Daniel Labres, Amanda Nunes, Matheus Vasques, André Luís Teixeira, Bruno Correia Milani, Ednardo M.Toledo, João CassorieloSiga o UP:Orelo | Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | DiscordContato comercial: contato@somosup.com

Season 6, Episode 736: Beyond the Nuclear Family: Polyamory, Justice, and Building Connected Communities.  Quietly, one of the most overlooked facts in American life is this, the traditional nuclear family now makes up only nineteen percent of U.S. households. Yet our laws, workplaces, and culture still treat it as the default, leaving millions of people in non-traditional arrangements facing real discrimination. Brett Chamberlin, founder of OPEN (an advocacy nonprofit for polyamory and ethical non-monogamy), joins for a conversation that is genuinely hard to stop thinking about. Brett traces his path from environmental nonprofit work, including student-led zero-waste initiatives and plastic pollution advocacy through The Story of Stuff, to building a movement around relationship diversity. His argument is compelling and wide-ranging, taking a hard look at our loneliness crisis, our fragmented communities, our consumption-focused economy are all connected problems. (He even brings in family abolition theory.) What does it actually look like to fight for legal protections when anti-adultery laws still exist in fifteen U.S. states? Eight cities, including West Hollywood, Berkeley, and Portland, have already passed non-discrimination protections, and OPEN is pushing for more. When diverse relationship structures become normalized without needing explanation, something real has shifted in the culture. This episode will make you think harder about what family, community, and connection can mean.  More about Brett Chamberlin: Brett Chamberlin (he/him) is the Founder & Executive Director of OPEN, a grassroots nonprofit advancing legal rights and cultural acceptance for non-monogamous families and relationships. Under his leadership, OPEN has passed landmark non-discrimination protections in multiple cities and established itself as a leading voice in the rapidly growing movement for relationship freedom. A repeat nonprofit founder with over a decade of movement-building experience, Brett has led global grassroots campaigns reaching millions, including for the Emmy-winning documentary "The Story of Plastic." His work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN, and NBC. Find out more: http://www.open-love.org/  Instagram Threads Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Affiliate links and deals: PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book Beach House Views https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Topics: Introducing Brett Chamberlin, Polyamory Advocate Building Community Through Non-Monogamy Nuclear Family as a Tool of Control Grassroots Advocacy for Non-Discrimination Protections Local Agency and Cooperative Living Solutions Privacy vs. Protection from Discrimination The Prevalence and Diversity of Non-Monogamy Building Coalitions Against Traditional Family Norms Progress Through Intersecting Social Movements Non-Monogamy Representation in Media and Indie Authors Supporting Independent Bookstores Through Bookshop.org Building Relationship Skills for Non-Monogamy Consent, Communication, and Healthy Sexuality Christo-Fascism and Resistance in America Survival, Joy, and Resistance Through Community Three Main Program Arms for Non-Monogamy Support Supporting Open Love Through Community Donations

**Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1201** Clay opens the show hyping Pearl Day 2026 this Saturday at Trustmark Park — a big free concert with Daughtry and Hinder. Gates open at 5:30 PM, Hinder starts at 7:00 PM, and Daughtry around 8:45 PM. He then goes hard on Jackson City Council President Brian Brazil for proposing a 180-day moratorium on new data centers in Jackson, calling it classic grandstanding and “little brother syndrome.” Clay points out that no major data centers are even planned for Jackson while Richland and Madison are landing billions in investment, and he mocks the liberal buzzword salad in the proposal (“disproportionate environmental burdens on vulnerable neighborhoods”). **Hour 1: Kingfish from Jackson Jambalaya**   Kingfish joins Clay by phone for a deep dive into the Mississippi ABC liquor distribution disaster. They break down the massive backlogs, empty shelves at stores across the state, small businesses forced to cut hours or lay off employees, and the contractor Ruan sending self-congratulatory emails while claiming progress. Clay calls out the destruction of small businesses and demands real action instead of excuses. **Hour 2: Andrew Gasser**   Andrew Gasser joins Clay in the studio. They discuss Tucker Carlson's recent “mask off” comments where he expressed regret for supporting Trump, accused him of low character, and dove into Israel-related issues, donor influence (Miriam Adelson), assassination attempts, and what he called “Israel derangement syndrome.” They unpack single-issue politics, antisemitism debates, foreign policy distractions, and why some people are letting overseas issues override what's happening on American soil. Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio. **The Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1201**

**Clay Edwards Show – Kingfish Exposes the Mississippi ABC Liquor Backlog Disaster** Clay is joined by Kingfish from Jackson Jambalaya to rip into the ongoing Mississippi ABC liquor distribution meltdown. Kingfish shares on-the-ground reporting from Arrow Wine & Spirits in Clinton and other stores in McComb and Brookhaven — nearly empty shelves, bare coolers, and popular affordable items (cheap wines like Line 39, big Crown Royal bottles, boxed wine, and Jose Cuervo margaritas) completely unavailable. One store had to cut hours to just one Friday afternoon per week and lay off three employees just to survive. Meanwhile, the contractor Ruan is sending out self-congratulatory emails bragging about a 20% increase in shipping, but actual Department of Revenue numbers show the backlog is still massive (around 170,000 cases) and progress is painfully slow — with some weeks actually going backwards. Clay calls it exactly what it is: Ruan has ruined the system, small businesses are getting destroyed, and the state (ABC, DOR, and Governor Tate Reeves) needs to step in and fix it or get them the hell out. Raw, no-holds-barred reality radio. **The Clay Edwards Show – ABC Liquor Backlog with Kingfish**

Season 6, Episode 735: A Genuine Discussion of Intimacy and Sex. From Marine to Intimacy Guide: Andre Lazarus discusses topics on Pleasure, Vulnerability, Shedding Shame, and Connection with podcast host Ruan Willow. Rarely does a career pivot feel this surprising and this necessary. Andre Lazarus went from U.S. Marine to somatic intimacy guide, and the journey took a full decade of witnessing profound healing breakthroughs before he truly found his calling. Andre shares how his work (grounded in the Somatic method) helps everyone from trauma survivors to couples navigating alternative relationships. He's perhaps best known for appearing on the U.K. television series Virgin Island as a professional surrogate partner, bringing these conversations into public view in a way that actually matters. What does it really mean to feel safe enough for genuine pleasure? How can we be more authentic in our intimacy? Andre argues that safety isn't something a partner provides for you. It's your own responsibility, built through boundaries that are dynamic and require constant, intentional practice. Andre addresses male vulnerability, which is less commonly discussed. Men, he explains, often struggle deeply with reconnecting to vulnerability, and that disconnection blocks pleasure entirely. He also breaks down his three-pillar framework: open community conversation about sex, attunement to a partner, and aftercare. He also talks about how men have tradtionally talked about sex from their own perspective, leaving women, women's bodies, sensations, and women's pleasure out of the conversation, which has collectively skewed our culture's view of sexuality to the male experience and perspective, and erroneously perpetuated that this also applies to women. This is total lie and a very common, and toxically pervasive, misconception. Humans are finally looking at women's pleasure and experiences with sex, but it will take time to permeate the general populus to break the male centered myths. The more we talk about this the better! Topics discussed: Sexuality as Our Birthright and Vulnerability Safety is Your Personal Responsibility Setting Boundaries and Saying No Listening to Your Body's Signals Beyond Penetration: BDSM Exploration and Sensation Slowing Down and Redefining Sexual Pleasure Understanding How Our Desires Develop Breaking Free from Sexual Shame Sexual Performance Issues in Male and Female Bodies Self-Pleasure and Sexual Shame in Childhood Taking Responsibility for Your Own Pleasure Why We Shame Sexual Tools Helping People Find Intimate Connection on Television Finding Your Joy and Sexual Authenticity Exploring Different Experiences With One Toy Connect with Andre: Today, Andre balances private coaching, workshops, and a men's online course on sexual communication with growing media visibility, including the upcoming second season of Virgin Island.   Website: https://www.coming-closer.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coming-closer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingcloserwithandre/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comingcloserwithandre Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/comingcloserwithandre?_rdc=1&_rdr# Media profile: https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/andre-lazarus PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book in order: directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Andre's Bio: Andre Lazarus is a Somatic Intimacy Guide and media-recognised voice on relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection. His career has followed an unconventional path: from serving in the U.S. Marines to guiding people through the complexities of intimacy and desire. That breadth of experience gives him a distinctive perspective on courage, vulnerability, and human connection. He is best known for his role on the UK television series Virgin Island, where he appeared as a professional surrogate partner helping participants confront intimacy challenges alongside licensed therapists. The program drew national attention, and Andre's presence on screen highlighted how intimacy work is not about performance but about safety, consent, and the courage to connect. Through his practice, Coming Closer, Andre supports individuals and couples across a wide range of needs: men facing midlife performance concerns, survivors of trauma seeking safety, long-term partners wanting to revive passion, and those exploring alternatives such as ethical non-monogamy. Equally, he works with couples committed to monogamy who want to strengthen trust and rediscover each other. His approach, rooted in the Somatica® Method of sex and intimacy coaching, emphasises learning through the body and replacing shame with curiosity. While Andre has also taught workshops introducing kink and alternative practices, he situates them within a broader conversation: how people of all backgrounds can embrace intimacy as part of their wellbeing. His message consistently comes back to honesty, communication, and self-awareness as the foundations for connection.

Season 6, Episode 734: A Genuine Discussion of Intimacy and Sex. From Marine to Intimacy Guide: Andre Lazarus discusses topics on Pleasure, Vulnerability, Shedding Shame, and Connection with podcast host Ruan Willow. Rarely does a career pivot feel this surprising and this necessary. Andre Lazarus went from U.S. Marine to somatic intimacy guide, and the journey took a full decade of witnessing profound healing breakthroughs before he truly found his calling. Andre shares how his work (grounded in the Somatic method) helps everyone from trauma survivors to couples navigating alternative relationships. He's perhaps best known for appearing on the U.K. television series Virgin Island as a professional surrogate partner, bringing these conversations into public view in a way that actually matters. What does it really mean to feel safe enough for genuine pleasure? How can we be more authentic in our intimacy? Andre argues that safety isn't something a partner provides for you. It's your own responsibility, built through boundaries that are dynamic and require constant, intentional practice. Andre addresses male vulnerability, which is less commonly discussed. Men, he explains, often struggle deeply with reconnecting to vulnerability, and that disconnection blocks pleasure entirely. He also breaks down his three-pillar framework: open community conversation about sex, attunement to a partner, and aftercare. He also talks about how men have tradtionally talked about sex from their own perspective, leaving women, women's bodies, sensations, and women's pleasure out of the conversation, which has collectively skewed our culture's view of sexuality to the male experience and perspective, and erroneously perpetuated that this also applies to women. This is total lie and a very common, and toxically pervasive, misconception. Humans are finally looking at women's pleasure and experiences with sex, but it will take time to permeate the general populus to break the male centered myths. The more we talk about this the better! Topics discussed: Sexuality as Our Birthright and Vulnerability Safety is Your Personal Responsibility Setting Boundaries and Saying No Listening to Your Body's Signals Beyond Penetration: BDSM Exploration and Sensation Slowing Down and Redefining Sexual Pleasure Understanding How Our Desires Develop Breaking Free from Sexual Shame Sexual Performance Issues in Male and Female Bodies Self-Pleasure and Sexual Shame in Childhood Taking Responsibility for Your Own Pleasure Why We Shame Sexual Tools Helping People Find Intimate Connection on Television Finding Your Joy and Sexual Authenticity Exploring Different Experiences With One Toy Connect with Andre: Today, Andre balances private coaching, workshops, and a men's online course on sexual communication with growing media visibility, including the upcoming second season of Virgin Island.   Website: https://www.coming-closer.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coming-closer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingcloserwithandre/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comingcloserwithandre Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/comingcloserwithandre?_rdc=1&_rdr# Media profile: https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/andre-lazarus PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book in order: directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Andre's Bio: Andre Lazarus is a Somatic Intimacy Guide and media-recognised voice on relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection. His career has followed an unconventional path: from serving in the U.S. Marines to guiding people through the complexities of intimacy and desire. That breadth of experience gives him a distinctive perspective on courage, vulnerability, and human connection. He is best known for his role on the UK television series Virgin Island, where he appeared as a professional surrogate partner helping participants confront intimacy challenges alongside licensed therapists. The program drew national attention, and Andre's presence on screen highlighted how intimacy work is not about performance but about safety, consent, and the courage to connect. Through his practice, Coming Closer, Andre supports individuals and couples across a wide range of needs: men facing midlife performance concerns, survivors of trauma seeking safety, long-term partners wanting to revive passion, and those exploring alternatives such as ethical non-monogamy. Equally, he works with couples committed to monogamy who want to strengthen trust and rediscover each other. His approach, rooted in the Somatica® Method of sex and intimacy coaching, emphasises learning through the body and replacing shame with curiosity. While Andre has also taught workshops introducing kink and alternative practices, he situates them within a broader conversation: how people of all backgrounds can embrace intimacy as part of their wellbeing. His message consistently comes back to honesty, communication, and self-awareness as the foundations for connection.

A Community First Responder group in County Clare is teeing up a major fundraising effort this April, as emergency response charity CRITICAL prepares to host a Golf Classic in support of its expanding local services. The event, set to take place in Ennis, aims to raise vital funds for the town's active CFR unit as well as a newly developing group in the Ruan and Dysart areas, helping to strengthen rapid, life-saving response capabilities across the region. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael Fitzpatrick, Coordinator of CRITCIAL's Ennis CFR group. Image © CRITICAL

Season 6, Episode 734: Erotica fiction excerpts from books written by author Dixon Ahl-Knight, and narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow, plus an Author Interview touching on the following topics, When Taboo Becomes Art: Exploring Erotica, Horror, and Creative Freedom and Algorithmic Censorship forcing Coded Language: Inside Erotica writing and publishing. A conversation about erotica can lead naturally into a discussion about horror writing, because they are similar in some ways. Dixon Ahl-Knight, a small-town Iowa author who has been happily married for over twenty years...more about the author: Dixon Ahl-Knight is a small-town, Iowa-born author who loves the idea of passion and excitement in fiction and reality! Well-versed in the music/audio production industry, D.A-K decided to enter the book industry and bring the stories and fantasies of his imagination to print. When not working in the media industries, D.A-K can be found devouring the books of others, running, listening to underground music, and embarrassing his wife and kids with his silly antics and juvenile sense of humor! Find Dixon online at: @DixonAhlKnight on X Dixon_ahlknight on Instagram Dixon Ahl-Knight on Facebook dixonahlknight on TikTok Feel free to email Dixon at dixonahlknight@gmail.com FInd Dixon Ahl-Knight's books at: https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/homecoming-small-town-swingers-club-1/ https://4horsemenpublications.com/our-authors/dixon-ahl-knight/ More about the discussion: What does it actually mean to write authentically when every platform is working against you? Frankly, the conversation goes places you might not expect. Dixon explains that erotica and horror share more than you'd think (both build tension toward a climax, and the writer simply chooses where to direct the payoff). He also makes a surprisingly compelling case that writing explicit fiction is not so different from writing about being a ninja. You do not have to live something to write it. The episode digs into real tensions: AI narration disrupting the audiobook industry, Amazon's tightening content classifications, and why indie authors may be the last line of defense for creative freedom. The discussion around female empowerment in fiction, coded language on TikTok, and the Golden Pigtails award (that Ruan's book won) adds even more texture to an already layered conversation. Listen to this episode to hear a genuinely thoughtful conversation about storytelling, stigma, and staying true to your creative vision. PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book in preorder: directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 At The Well Read Damsel indie bookstore: https://www.thewellreddamsel.com/product/-pre-order-beach-house-views-signed-copy-paperback-/3XR24LNPX7ARKBAQTWC2UXRF Key Takeaways: • **Algorithmic censorship forces coded language**: Social media platforms suppress sexual content through algorithms, pushing creators to use euphemisms like "spicy" instead of explicit terminology—a form of censorship that doesn't apply equally to violent content. • **Erotica enables value-neutral exploration**: Writing sexually explicit fiction allows authors to explore scenarios divorced from their personal beliefs and values, similar to how horror writers explore violence without endorsing it. • **Double standard in content judgment**: Literature faces stricter scrutiny and editorial pressure around sexual content than violent content, despite both being fictional explorations separated from authors' real-world positions. ⁠⁠⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Want the highlights to help you decide which full episode to watch? Here's the hottest, funniest, most poignant podcast video clips from each interview episode that aired on the Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow Podcast in March of 2026. Didn't know I have video episodes? You can find them at Ruan Willow Podcaster on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ruanwillowpodcaster Substack: https://substack.com/@ruanwillow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wjp5smXjRQy6Tl1TB6Rsy?si=ShCGJj2kTi-eXYgCGXnObQ You can also find videos of the podcast episodes on the PodNation Media channel on Roku TV/Fire TV devices. Most current videos can be found there. Full Swap Radio Internet Radio Station also airs my show in audio on Tuesdays at 6 pm CST and 8 am Wednesdays CST. The times fluctuate slightly depending on lengths of other shows. They also have an app! To find the specific episode, enter the guest name in the search at https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/f08823e0-0d4f-49e9-89ba-59fa2d305d3a Get all the juiciest parts of each interview and taste a flavor of what each guest has to say in this collection of video clips! Enjoy these podcast video clips! #sexuality #sexualitypower #interviews #podcasters #podcastclips Ruan's Books showcased: Beach House Views is only $0.99 in prelaunch (price will go up after launch) https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook Power Plays: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/powerplays John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures: Award-Winning! This novel won first place in its category on the 2025 Golden Pigtails Awards! https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/johngiveshiswifehotadventures Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 732: Enjoy this replay from the previous exclusive level of the podcast! A spicy romance story with intimacy focusing on oral, doggy, and female pleasure! Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ "I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠  

Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow, Season 6, Episode 731: Romance, Fireballs, and the Stories We Deserve to Read with Indie Author Melissa Lam!  Official Bio: Melissa Lam loves reading and writing romance books that take the reader on an emotional roller coaster full of mystery, suspense, and heartache. As an extroverted introvert who doesn't like to leave the house (because it requires wearing pants), Melissa enjoys playing strategic board games and taking long showers. When she does find the will to put pants on, she can be found traveling, enjoying bubble tea, or experiencing the world through food. TL;DR I like to eat and write about heartbreaking shit. Summary: Rarely does a guest arrive with both a fireball-throwing biker and a passionate defense of honest storytelling, but Melissa Lam brings exactly that energy to this conversation. Melissa's contemporary fantasy romance series, set in modern-day Los Angeles, centers on a powerful biker who can throw fireballs trying to understand a woman immune to all powers Her trilogy, including "Ordinary Secrets", "Captured Immune", and "Scrubbed Mind", grew out of a first draft that ballooned to 225,000 words before becoming three separate books.  On writing: What does it actually mean to write romance that feels real and complete? Melissa argues that including explicit scenes reflects genuine relationships rather than being gratuitous, and she pushes back hard against the "clean versus dirty" labels that unfairly judge authors who write open-door content. Relationships in the real world often have sex, so should fiction. It's authentic! She also opens up about publishing four books within ten months, managing every aspect of indie publishing while navigating postpartum exhaustion, and why she rejects AI shortcuts in favor of real human editors, cover artists, and beta readers. Find Melissa at http://authormelissalam.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authormelissalam/ where she is most active. Topic timeline: From Reader to Romance Author The Versatility and Power of Profanity Understanding Romance Book Spice Levels Cutting Scenes and Managing Word Count Writing Dual POV with Male Perspective Focus Male Perspective Storytelling in Romance Books Reading Habits and Book Preferences Debate Books That Tear Your Heart Apart Motherhood and Writing: The Postpartum Challenge Balancing Social Media Pressure and Creative Writing Building a Loyal Fanbase Through Consistent Writing Why Human Editors Beat AI Tools Why Human Feedback Beats AI for Creative Work The Value of Human-Made Creative Work Authenticity in Writing vs AI-Generated Books  Key Takeaways: • "Open door" spice levels aren't about purity—Melissa's first drafts contained five intimate scenes per book, but were edited down to one to meet publishing standards. • Melissa chooses a male perspective during action sequences as a deliberate narrative choice, rather than defaulting to female POV as many contemporary romance series do, creating a distinct storytelling approach in her supernatural biker romance.  • A 225,000-word manuscript becoming a trilogy required cutting plot, not just romance scenes, revealing that contemporary fantasy romance often demands aggressive editing beyond just adjusting spice levels to meet market expectations. Melissa's Book Ordinary Secrets: (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/41a0LvB Ruan's Book Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243902433-beach-house-views Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ "I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠

Season 6, Episode 728: This is a replay story. A delectable heterosexual spicy short romance story with teasing oral fun! Perfect for his and for her pleasure! It's another erotica fiction episode for your saucy entertainment pleasure! Listen for indulging in your well-deserved, and much needed self care time! It's your sexuality and it matters! Sexual health is a part of your mental health! The story: Around Her World: Marlayna and Jason are headed to their favorite hidden away resort for a long weekend of hotel intimacy and reconnection in their relationship. The teasing fun begins when Jason drops hints about a new oral technique he plans to pleasure Marlayna with once they are in the hotel room. Her anticipation runs wild as their flirting reaches inferno levels on the road trip up north. The culmination of their saucy conversation leaves both members of the couple panting heavy with satiated smiles. The resort holds repeat magic for them! It's sexual magic! Get Ruan's new Thriller Dark Romance book: Beach House Views https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook Affiliate Kiiroo Ineractive Sex toys: https://offers.feeliate.com/?offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 Vibrators... try out my favorite the Pearls! https://offers.feeliate.com/?lp=6&offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 Ruan's links: https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Rewind Book Fair: https://rewindbookfair.com/ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.  

**Episode #1183: Liquor Stores Strike Back – Suing the ABC Warehouse Contractor in Mississippi's Booze Backlog Mess** Clay Edwards jumps into one of the hottest local stories rocking Mississippi's alcohol industry: three Gulf Coast package stores—Aloha Wine and Spirits, Rosetti's Liquor Barrel, and Buckshot's—filing a lawsuit against Ruan Transport, the Iowa-based company the state hired to run the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse in Gluckstadt. Clay breaks it down with his signature no-holds-barred take: The state's monopoly on wholesale liquor distribution has turned into a total disaster since Ruan took over operations in 2023. A switch to new software (ditching the old conveyor belt system) in January 2026 triggered massive delays, billing screw-ups, and a backlog that hit 200,000 cases at its peak. Stores across the state—especially smaller independents—have been waiting weeks (sometimes months) for shipments that used to arrive in days, getting partial orders while being charged full price, or worse, billed for booze that never showed up. The suing stores accuse Ruan of breaching their state contract, negligence, gross negligence, and unjust enrichment—basically, collecting fees per case while failing to deliver and tanking their businesses. Clay sides hard with the store owners: "These are small businesses getting hammered by incompetence. The warehouse is full of product, but they can't get it out the door. It's a multilevel screw-up—untested software, incompatible equipment, and no real backup plan." He calls out the bigger picture: The state owns the warehouse and contracted Ruan after bidding them out over local companies. Now, with a new facility delayed and the backlog still lingering (though improving for some), independent owners are hurting most—some north Mississippi stores even closed for weeks due to zero inventory. Clay floats his practical fix from earlier shows: Use hotshot drivers or an "Uber of liquor" system to blast through the backlog short-term. "This ain't rocket science. Pay extra for expedited delivery, clear the shelves, keep businesses alive—taxpayers and owners would probably chip in to avoid bigger losses." Clay ties it to his core theme: Corrupt, inefficient systems in Jackson and beyond hurt real people. He praises the Coast stores for fighting back instead of staying quiet (noting some owners are hesitant to speak out publicly for fear of retaliation). "If you're getting screwed, sue 'em. Don't let bureaucrats and contractors hide behind contracts while your shelves stay empty." Full of frustration, common-sense solutions, and zero sympathy for the mess-makers, this episode spotlights how a simple liquor distribution glitch became a statewide crisis. If you're tired of government-run monopolies failing small businesses and want the raw truth on Mississippi's booze shortage—strap in. Still standing, still calling it like it is.

In this hard-hitting segment of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards exposes the absolute trainwreck at Mississippi's ABC warehouse that's crippling liquor stores, bars, restaurants, and even casinos statewide. After a 2023 partial privatization brought in Iowa-based contractor Ruan to manage operations, a perfect storm hit: new Blue Yonder software glitches incompatible with ABC's system, removal of conveyor belts for a flawed pallet delivery setup, and massive staffing shortages due to low pay. The result? A staggering 199,000-case backlog, empty shelves, and businesses like LV's and O42 Wine & Spirits scrambling to serve customers while hemorrhaging revenue—prepaid orders sit undelivered, forcing owners to shrink menus and turn away patrons. Clay breaks down WLBT's coverage, including frustrated lawmakers like Rep. Hank Zuber slamming the table in hearings, and Revenue Commissioner Chris Graham's grim timeline: backlog halved by March, cleared by May, leaving small operators hanging. Blogger Kingfish from JacksonJambalaya.com joins to detail the chaos—trucks hauling undeliverable loads without invoices, suppliers halting shipments to the overflowing warehouse—and calls out the bidding process favoring out-of-state firms over locals. Clay rants on government inefficiency, thin margins in the industry (from his bar-owning days), and why the state should fully privatize like beer distribution, urging listeners to support affected sponsors and demand accountability before more businesses dry up.

Discover how Nasdaq uses data platforms at a massive scale to power markets and prepare for AI. Angie Ruan, Nasdaq's CTO of Capital Access Platforms, explains how large-scale data systems support market integrity, transparency, and decision-making across public and private markets. She defines what it really means to be AI-ready, how leaders should modernize data platforms, and how market fundamentals help separate real AI value from hype.Key Moments:Why Nasdaq Is More Than a Stock Exchange (06:10): Angie reframes Nasdaq as a global technology company rather than a traditional exchange, explaining how data, platforms, and engineering underpin trust, resilience, and transparency across public and private markets.The Scale of Market Data Powering the Global Financial System (11:15): Angie breaks down the massive scale of Nasdaq's data ecosystem, including hundreds of billions of market messages per day and platforms supporting more than $90 trillion in assets. She explains how data quality and reliability are foundational to market integrity and decision-making.Building a Unified Data Intelligence Platform at Nasdaq (16:35): Angie explains how Nasdaq approaches data architecture, governance, and platform design to create a unified data intelligence layer. She shares why access control, operational efficiency, and data trust matter more than raw data volume when enabling analytics and AI at scale.The AI-Ready Playbook for Data and AI Leaders (19:20): Drawing on her experience across startups and large enterprises, Angie outlines a practical framework for data and AI transformation. She emphasizes cloud adoption, breaking down silos, listening to business needs, and treating platform modernization as both a technical and organizational challenge.Is AI a Bubble? Using Market Data to Separate Hype from Reality (31:00): Angie applies a data-driven lens to the AI bubble debate, examining earnings growth, margins, return on equity, and capital investment. She explains why current financial indicators suggest today's AI moment differs fundamentally from past technology bubbles.Key Quotes:“ The foundation of any data strategy is actually cloud… If you don't put the data or the actual system in the cloud, it's much harder in terms of services and platform, let alone AI.” - Angie Ruan“Data is great, but the more important [thing]... is how we put it all together.” - Angie Ruan“ The world is going to change so fast… Being curious [and] continuing to learn, it is so important.” - Angie RuanMentionsInside the Invitation-Only Stock Market for the WealthyNasdaq eVestment: The Institutional Intelligence Platform Powering $90T+ in DecisionsGuest Bio Angie Ruan is the Chief Technology Officer, Capital Access Platforms at Nasdaq. An award-winning industry leader, Ms. Ruan holds four technical patents and has been instrumental in driving digital transformation across many industries, including enterprise application, e-commerce, payment, and capital markets. She most recently served as Vice President of Engineering at Chime before returning to Nasdaq where she was the Senior Vice President of Global Technology, responsible for overseeing the development of Key Market Technology Products and Corporate Platforms. Prior to joining Nasdaq, Ms. Ruan served as the Global Group Technology Vice President of consumer experiences and platform for American Express, where she was responsible for the digital transformation of American Express web and mobile technology. Before then, she was the Unit CIO for U.S. Consumer and U.S. Small Business, and was also Head of Engineering for Global PayPal Retail and Merchant product lines. As well, she held various executive engineering leadership roles at eBay including building the eBay messaging system, creating the eBay mobile platform, and transforming the DevOps organization.Recognized as one of Silicon Valley's Women of Influence, Ms. Ruan holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and studied undergraduate in Computer Science at Tsinghua University of China. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.