• 56 minutes 17 seconds
    240 – Tasting Honey

    Leather, drag, porn, politics and a bit of daddy energy — this week, Hide and Seek gets a taste of Honey, and it was sweet!

    Jon Kok and Joenas Galinato are joined by drag artist, DJ, activist, adult content creator and reigning International Mr. Leather 2026, Honey Davenport.

    Honey made history earlier this year when they took home leather’s most iconic international title, becoming the first competitor from RuPaul’s Drag Race to be crowned International Mr. Leather. But Honey’s story is much bigger than a single sash.

    In this episode, Honey talks about growing from the New York drag scene into the House of Davenport, how drag helped them understand their gender, and why performance, activism and community have always been part of the same deliciously sticky package.

    We get into their journey through leather, from frozen margaritas near Rawhide to the New York City Eagle, Palm Springs Leather, Mr. Dick’s, and eventually IML itself. Honey reflects on finding their tribe, being a Black non-binary titleholder, and what it means to create belonging in leather and queer spaces rather than just saying the word “inclusive” and hoping for the best.

    And because this is Hide and Seek, we do not stop at the safe-for-work version of leather. Honey talks openly about sexual liberation, kink, getting thrown out of leather bars, adult content creation, studio porn with Treasure Island and Nasty Daddy, fisting, leather as fetish, and why their gear is not really gear until it has been played in.

    We also look at leather’s history of care, HIV activism and community education, including Honey’s involvement with the Stone That Remembers campaign at the National AIDS Memorial Grove, and why the dads, daddies, elders and mentors in our communities need to start dadding again.

    From drag to daddy, from pageants to dick and social justice, Honey Davenport is not here to stay in one lane — and thank goodness for that.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    25 August 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 57 seconds
    239 – Big Bodies, Open Hearts

    Body image can get into your head, your sex life, your relationships, your career, your confidence, your clothes, your photos, your apps, and the way you move through the world.

    This week on Hide and Seek, Jon and Joenas are joined by singer-songwriter and friend of JOY Greg Gould, and Justin Mark — Mr VicBears 2026 — for a candid conversation about fatphobia, body dysmorphia and what it means to feel sexy in a world that keeps trying to turn bigger bodies into a “before” photo.

    Greg shares the real comments people have made about his body across his career, from being told he would be more successful if he lost weight, to being asked about gastric surgery at his own album launch. Justin talks about fat-shaming on apps, bear spaces, body hierarchy, and the long work of learning to see himself as desirable.

    Together, they unpack the difference between concern and cruelty, why “just being honest” is often anything but, how body stigma builds up over time, and why it can be so hard to accept kindness or desire when you have spent years being told your body is a problem.

    We also get into queer desirability politics, the strange rules inside supposedly body-positive spaces, what it means to be the “right kind” of fat, how performance and public image complicate body confidence, and why respectful desire means letting go of the shame of loving fat bodies.

    And because this is Hide and Seek, it is not all neat affirmations and wellness language. Sometimes body positivity means self-love. Sometimes it means body acceptance. Sometimes it means finding your tribe, posting the lewds, wearing the jacket, singing the song, calling out the fatphobia, or simply saying: kiss my fat ass.

    For anyone who has been made to feel like they have to shrink before they are allowed to be beautiful, sexy, loved, booked, desired or seen: this one is for you.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    18 August 2026, 11:17 pm
  • 55 minutes 33 seconds
    238 – The BiSHH is Back

    Bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, questioning, heteroflexible, homoflexible, multi-gender attracted — however people describe it, bi+ people have always been here. But when it comes to sexual health and HIV research, bi+ people have too often been folded into other groups, partially seen, or missed altogether.

    This week on Hide and Seek, Jon and Jonas are joined by Steve Spencer from NAPWHA and Bella Bushby from the Kirby Institute to talk about the Bi+ Sexual Health and HIV Study — or BiSHH — the first national survey of sex, health and relationships designed specifically for bi+ people in Australia.

    Steve first joined us back in 2023 when BiSHH was still being shaped. Now, the study has been completed, the data has landed, and the findings are big. More than 2,000 bi+ people across Australia shared their experiences of sex, relationships, healthcare, HIV, PrEP, U=U, stigma, sexual violence, community connection and what it means to feel properly seen in research.

    Bella takes us through why the study was needed, how community shaped the survey from the ground up, and what the findings reveal about the diversity of bi+ lives. Steve brings the community advocate lens, talking about bi+ erasure, HIV stigma, the need for services to stop assuming everyone fits neatly into gay or straight boxes, and why bi+ people need to be involved in designing the systems that are supposed to support them.

    Along the way, we talk about why “same-sex attracted” data is not enough, why asking the right questions matters, how stigma can compound across sexuality, gender, HIV status, disability, drug use, sex work and other experiences, and what sexual health services, HIV organisations, LGBTQIA+ spaces, policymakers and funders need to do next.

    For any bi+ listeners who hear themselves in this episode: you are not alone, your experiences are real, and there is finally data behind what so many people have known and lived for years.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    12 August 2026, 5:01 am
  • 54 minutes 30 seconds
    237 – Back to the SNKR

    Sneaker fetish is back on Hide and Seek.

    A few years after first joining us, Wayne from SNKRBAR returns to talk about how Melbourne’s sneaker fetish scene has grown (including moving couches), what has changed since the early days of SNKRBAR, and why sneakers can carry so much erotic, social and cultural meaning.

    We unpack sneaker worship, scent, sportswear, lad culture, queer coding, public play, online visibility, consent, hygiene, sneakerhead status, and the difference between loving the shoe, the person wearing it, or the whole scene around it.

    From TNs and high tops to footy boots, gym shoes and rare collectors’ pairs, this episode explores how sneakers can become symbols of desire, masculinity, submission, confidence, nostalgia and community.

    Whether you’re a dedicated sneaker fetishist, sneaker-curious, or just wondering what your shoes might be saying about you, Wayne helps us lace up and step back into the world of SNKRBAR.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    28 July 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 54 minutes 31 seconds
    236 – Boots n Suits n Tim looks Cute

    What makes a queer male pin-up more than just a sexy photograph?

    In this episode, Jon and Joenas are joined by photographer and Boots and Suits creator Evan, along with Hide and Seek alum, Tim Little, who recently stepped in front of Evan’s camera for a featured spread.

    Together, they explore the visual language of queer male desire: boots, suits, harnesses, posture, gaze, body language and the coded imagery queer communities have used for generations. The conversation looks at how pin-up photography can communicate fantasy, masculinity, confidence, humour and belonging in ways that a standard fashion shoot or thirst trap may not.

    Evan shares the origins of Boots and Suits, the influences behind its distinctive Melbourne-made style, and why he chose to create a physical magazine in an increasingly digital world. He reflects on the lasting erotic power of boots, uniforms, tailoring and workwear, and on the importance of queer communities producing and preserving their own images.

    Tim takes listeners deep into his shoot, from his initial reaction and pre-shoot prep to the moment he began to relax into the experience. He discusses the vulnerability of being photographed, the emotional impact of seeing the finished images, and what it felt like to recognise himself as sexy, powerful and worthy of being looked at.

    The conversation ultimately asks what it means to be seen rather than merely ogled, how erotic photography can celebrate a person without reducing them, and why it can be so powerful to see ordinary, local queer people presented as desirable.

    It is a conversation about pin-ups, print, coded desire, body confidence and the queer power of stepping into the frame.

    Evan was last on Hide and Seek in Episode 207A – I’m Ready for My Close-Up

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    19 July 2026, 12:02 am
  • 56 minutes 17 seconds
    235 – Lycra Lovin

    Leather and rubber might dominate the conversation around fetish clothing, but for some people, nothing compares to the smooth, tight and unmistakable appeal of lycra.

    In this episode, Craig speaks with Matt and Ross about lycra fetish, what first drew them to the fabric, and when an interest in sportswear became something more personal and erotic. They explore the appeal of lycra’s look, feel, fit and symbolism, and unpack why clothing fetishes are often misunderstood or dismissed.

    The conversation moves into lycra play, collecting, wearing other people’s gear, and the overlap between fetish and sports such as cycling and rowing. Matt and Ross discuss whether lycra is primarily a solo experience or something shared with others, and what a typical play session can involve.

    They also consider lycra’s place within broader queer fetish culture. Why is it sometimes treated as less serious than leather or rubber? Where can lycra lovers find community? And how do people navigate consent, visibility and arousal when wearing such form-fitting clothing in public or kink spaces?

    Finally, Matt and Ross share some of their favourite experiences, how their fetishes have evolved, and what remains on their lycra “fuck it” lists.

    It’s a celebration of stretch, shine, shape and a fabric fetish that deserves far more time in the spotlight.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    14 July 2026, 4:50 am
  • 57 minutes 40 seconds
    234 – Get Off With JOY

    Leather and kink have always been part of queer culture, but they are often pushed to the edges of mainstream Pride narratives or treated as something queer communities should hide.

    For this Radiothon episode, Jon, Joenas and Craig are joined by Johnny from Melbourne Leather and Liam Clark, Mr Australian Leather 2025 and the first Melbourne Rubberman, to explore why leather communities need queer media platforms—and why independent queer media needs community support.

    Johnny takes us inside the work of building leather community locally, from welcoming newcomers and creating events to education, mentoring, fundraising and maintaining safer community norms. The conversation looks beyond the jackets, harnesses and boots to the values of service, respect, care, tradition and chosen family that hold leather communities together.

    Liam reflects on representing Australia at International Mr Leather, returning to titleholding after his time as Melbourne Rubberman, and what it means to carry a community title as a form of service, visibility and advocacy. He also discusses the personal impact of representing his identities and community on an international stage.

    Together, the guests challenge “No Kink at Pride” arguments, unpack the difference between thoughtful conversations about public context and attempts to sanitise queer life, and consider what is lost when leather, kink and sexual liberation are edited out of queer history.

    This episode is also a celebration of what JOY makes possible: nuanced, funny and community-led conversations in which queer people can speak for themselves. This Radiothon, support independent queer media and help keep the full breadth of queer life on air—including the proud, complicated, adult and unapologetically kinky parts.

    However you get your rocks off—get off with JOY.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    14 July 2026, 4:45 am
  • 46 minutes 25 seconds
    233 – Title Tracks

    What can rope, leather and consensual kink teach us about trust, vulnerability and connection?

    In this episode, Craig speaks with Brendan Josey, Mr Queensland Leather 2023 and an experienced practitioner, performer and educator within Australia’s leather, BDSM and shibari communities. Brendan reflects on his journey into kink, the roles he occupies within a scene, and how his understanding of BDSM has evolved through years of practice and community involvement.

    The conversation explores shibari as a form of intimacy, artistic expression, performance and embodied communication. Brendan discusses how rope skills are learned, what makes a successful scene, and how riggers and rope partners balance aesthetics, connection and physical safety.

    Craig and Brendan also unpack the values that underpin ethical BDSM, including negotiation, informed consent, risk awareness, changing boundaries, safewords and aftercare. They consider the responsibilities experienced practitioners have toward newcomers and why emotional safety is just as important as technical skill.

    Drawing on Brendan’s involvement with The Boot Co. Brisbane, Brisbane Leather Week and his representation of Australia at International Mr Leather, the episode also looks at the importance of welcoming communities, ongoing education and creating spaces where people can explore kink without shame.

    It’s an open conversation about rope, leather, personal growth and what consensual kink can reveal about communication, care and the courage to be vulnerable with another person.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    14 July 2026, 4:38 am
  • 55 minutes 49 seconds
    232 – Work Hard For The Money

    Sex work is often reduced to a single stereotype, but the reality is far broader. It can include full-service work, escorting, erotic massage, stripping, professional domination, camming, phone sex, pornography, online content creation and many other forms of sexual or erotic labour.

    In this episode, Jon speaks with Odus Moore to challenge some of the most persistent myths about sex work and explore what the job actually involves. They discuss the communication, screening, negotiation, marketing, administration, emotional labour, safety planning and business management that often happen before and after any paid booking, performance or session.

    Odus also reflects on how stigma affects sex workers far beyond personal judgement, shaping experiences of healthcare, housing, banking, policing, relationships, online platforms and community spaces. The conversation examines why sex workers are so often portrayed as either helpless victims or endlessly empowered, why neither stereotype reflects the diversity of workers’ lives, and why consent and boundaries remain just as important in sex work as anywhere else.

    Finally, Jon and Odus consider what genuine support looks like: respecting privacy, rates, time, consent and confidentiality; avoiding invasive questions and assumptions; not outing workers or sharing paid content; and ensuring that healthcare, counselling and community services respond without judgement.

    For support, advocacy and further information, listeners can connect with SWOP NSW, RhED in Victoria and Scarlet Alliance.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    14 July 2026, 4:30 am
  • 52 minutes 56 seconds
    231 – Bates Motel

    Group masturbation parties have long occupied a discreet but distinctive place in queer sexual culture — from informal jerk-off circles and beats to organised bate clubs, private gatherings and events like Melbourne’s Stroke and Sydney’s JackALL.

    Jon and Craig are joined by Marc from Melbourne Wankers and Ben, founder of JackALL, to explore the history, culture and appeal of communal masturbation spaces. They discuss what makes a bate party different from a conventional sex party, the influence of saunas, porn cinemas and earlier queer gathering places, and how HIV, hookup apps and changing community expectations have shaped these events.

    The conversation also gets practical, looking at consent, etiquette, safety, intoxication, dress, pornography and the clear boundaries that allow attendees to relax. Marc and Ben reflect on why people attend, from erotic curiosity and voyeurism to friendship, intimacy, body confidence and the freedom of a sexual environment without expectations around penetration or performance.

    Finally, they consider whether events like Stroke could return, how community-led gatherings are evolving, and what someone curious about these spaces should know before attending for the first time.

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    13 July 2026, 6:44 am
  • 47 minutes 2 seconds
    230 – Caught Up

    The Hide and Seek family is back together for a very busy catch-up.

    Joenas returns from Thailand with stories from judging Mr Bear International, including national costumes, bear pool parties, bouncing castles and the challenges faced by queer titleholders in countries where LGBTQIA+ people have limited legal protection.

    Craig takes us behind the scenes of the Australian Leather Competition, reflecting on the contestants, judging process, standout moments and Australian Leather’s plans to provide stronger mentoring for non-cis-male competitors.

    Then the team looks ahead to a packed calendar of bear, leather, pup and fetish events across Australia, including International Mr Leather, Southern Hibernation, Mr Australasia Bear, Sydney’s leather titles, Brisbane Leather Week and the Australian Pup and Handler Competition.

    It’s competitions, community, travel, titles and just enough inappropriate commentary to make it a proper Hide and Seek reunion.

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    This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    13 July 2026, 6:36 am
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