Content creator Down Under Bri returns to Hide and Seek to recount his journey to the JustForFans conference. Bri shares some of the more titillating panels and plenaries on everything from adult performer taxes, collaborating, and building networks in the world of spicy content.

Bri uncovers some of the pomp and circumstance behind content creation, and some of the more prolific creators being more shy than you’d anticipate!

Bri travelled through LA and even made a stop at the Trixie Motel, meeting a few key collaborators on the way

 

Bri last joined us on the episode 135 Bri Hard talking about his content creator journey as well as our two part content creators panel Spice Guys Side A and Side B

Brian is @downunderbri on just about everything where you can find all his spicy links

Twitter – twitter.com/downunderbri

Instagram – instagram.com/downunderbri

TikTok tiktok.com/discover/Down-under-bri

…and Guy Films Guy on Twitter – twitter.com/guyfilmsguy

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.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Open relationships? For gays? Groundbreaking. Michael, Tim, and Jon explore what it means when your relationship is flexible. As all three of us are in open relationships, we discuss the pros and cons of exploring sex, intimacy, and love with more than one person – be that casual or in a polyamorous situation. We overcome jealousy, and increase communication, communication, communication!

We also congratulate the newly sashed Mr International Puppy, Pup Jaxx – who traveled to Chicago to the International Pup and Trainer Competition and returned with the top nod. Congrats, Jaxx, save some time for us when you get home.

Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels

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.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Globetrotting twink and certified smol boi Benny Fox aka @melbournetwink returns to share his experiences of sex work, content creation, and sex worker safety when travelling. We discuss all things from chemsex for content creators, open relationships, and travelling solo in conservative US states.

Find and follow Benny on all manner of social media and spicy sites via linktr.ee/melbournetwink

Benny last joined us on our episode Sex Shooter to talk about sex worker legislation and decriminilisation

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.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

This week is the return of Tim! Yes, we’re recapping Tim’s hot girl summer with some Tim Tales. We’ve got a little something for everyone with tales of fisting, getting caught on a country road, and understall in the uni toilets.

Share your hot girl summer action and activities with us via our socials or shoot us an email!

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.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

 

This episode is the tits, literally! As we look forward to Dark Pink Hanky party in April, we explore nipple fanatics, tit torturers, and those who flag dark pink. We also explore some of the more problematic (and thankfully retired) hanky codes. Jon, Michael and Craig explore their own hanky faves – and get into the nitty gritty about the titty.

Hanky code info taken from The Saint Foundation

Check out Emen8’s guide on The gay handkerchief code and its unusual origins

Find your favourite hanky to flag online

What’s your favourite hanky? Got a story about a flagging mishap or your favourite kink? Share it will us! email [email protected]

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.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Newly sashed Laird Leatherman 2024 Jay joins us to talk about the dust settling on his competition night. We talk about our formative leather experiences, opening our community up to more diverse communities, and leading with kindness in the community.

Jay reflects on his exceptional stage presentation including milk and hotdogs, Madonna, and money!

A massive shout out to the four other competitors, Alex, Angelo, JJ, and Sir Z who all put themselves forward.

We extended out chat after the boradcast, so be sure to dial in to the Sextras (Side B) of this episode!

Find Jay at @jockbox on instagram or pop down for a chat to him and fellow sash bearer Joel at Eagle Leather

The Laird Hotel and Laird Leatherman histroy can be found at https://www.lairdhotel.com/laird_leatherman.php 

Find more about the Rainbow Railroad and the Australian Queer Archives

This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukit-Willam Clan of the Boon Wurrung Peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Laird Leatherman 2024 Jay hangs around after our episode went to air for the Sextras, our podcast exclusive content. We chat about Eagle having two title holders on staff, Craig having a sash son, representing community internationally, and supporting disadvantage or displaced queer people overseas.

Another massive shout out to the four other competitors, Alex, Angelo, JJ, and Sir Z who all did an amazing job.

Don’t forget to tune in to the main episode (Side A)

Find Jay at @jockbox on instagram or pop down for a chat to him and fellow sash bearer Joel at Eagle Leather

The Laird Hotel and Laird Leatherman histroy can be found at https://www.lairdhotel.com/laird_leatherman.php 

Find more about the Rainbow Railroad and the Australian Queer Archives

Events we mentioned!

Down an’ Dirty’s Sounding workshop at the Laird – this Saturday, 17 February which JUST sold out! 
Unfortunately Fair Day for Mardis Gras has been cancelled, so keep up to date with what the kink and fetish communities on Gadigal land (Sydney) are up to by following https://www.instagram.com/fetishaustralia/

Thursday Sunday 22 Feb – International Mr Leather Marcus Barela will be at the Burdekin Hotel for Around the World with IML 45: Destination Sydney

Saturday 24 Feb Melbourne Leather Social (in part hosted by contestant JJ!) are having a Leather Picnic in Alexandra Gardens

14 MArch – Victorian Pride Awards

22 March – Hanky, Restraint 

26 April – Hanky Dark Pink 

This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukit-Willam Clan of the Boon Wurrung Peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

We discuss the recent poop related incident at the Beef Dip party in Puerto Vallarta, and how one comes to be stuck in a pool with an uninvited floater in the mix – and what the fuck you do in such a situation. Photo by Hannah Pemberton on Unsplash

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.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Stu and Rob join us to talk about beats and the art of cruising. We chat about why cruising is important to queer men, what makes a visit go right, and keeping safe while frolicking about town.

Beat safety and health info can be found at

downandirty.org and whereversexhappens.org

This weeks episode image provided in part by Photo by Marco Chilese on Unsplash

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.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Jon and extra special guest Craig are joined by our newst bear title holder, Joenas – Mr Vicbears 2024. Joenas shares with us why he wanted to step up and put his best paw forward to represent his bear community, and what it means to share brotherly love amongts bears.

Special shout out to Scott, Nick, Cam, Morgan, and Mr Congeniality Justin for an incredible comp and doing their community proud. And stepping down, but not forgotten  – our outgoing Mr Vicbears 2023 Jonny who joined us last year for the episodes Ep 117 – Bear In There & Ep 130 – Bear With Us

If you missed it, our episode Ep 142 – Kink Looks Better In Colour unpacks more about racism and people of colour in our kink and fetish community

Get more of the Vicbears on facebook

 

Find your tribe in…

Victoria: Vicbears facebook.com/VicBearsInc instagram instagram.com/vicbearsinc and web at vicbears.org.au
South Australia: Bear Men of Adelaide
WA: Bears Perth
NSW: Harbour City Bears – and the Bear Essentials events 18 Feb – 3 March
QLD: BrisBears and QLD Camping Bears

 

 

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.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

Laird Leatherman Craig, our special guest, returns to join us in exploring what it means to exist as non-binary individuals in spaces traditionally defined by gender. We're also joined by Haydan from Eagle Leather and Melbourne Rubber for this insightful conversation. During our discussion, we delve into topics such as cis-presenting privilege within our transgender community, the vital aspect of radical visibility, and the implications of gendered titles like 'LeatherMAN' for individuals who don't align with traditional gender identities. Our conversation extends to the efforts made by some of our communities to create more inclusive spaces for non-binary individuals. We also reflect on the necessity of recognizing our own limitations, biases, and comfort levels when navigating gender-segregated environments, whether it's dance parties, sex parties, or venues. In addition, we have an exciting announcement from Melbourne Rubber, exclusively for our podcast listeners! Regarding Episode 155, we encountered technical issues while recording our discussion with Jasper about Vac Play and restrictive bondage play. Unfortunately, the audio became corrupted due to gremlins in our sound desk. Rest assured, we are actively working on re-recording that episode with Jasper and plan to release it soon!     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. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au