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Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast

Kinky, Queer, Non-monogamy, some geeky, and all things in-between. Working to make Kink and Non-Monogamy no longer a stigma. New episodes Thursdays!AroundtheKinkyKampfire@yahoo.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@aroundthekinkykampfireWe have merch now! - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeWordSociety

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23:16

Stop Calling It Talent When It’s Really Practice...

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2026/01/29

Send us a text Forget the superhero origin story. We’re getting real about talent versus skill—why one feels magical and the other does the heavy lifting—and how to stop using “natural ability” as a reason to avoid doing the work. Julius shares hard-earned lessons from podcasting without a mentor, stumbling through mic placement and camera setups, bombing on stage, and still showing up with a routine that compounds. It’s messy, honest, and a lot more useful than waiting for lightning to strik...

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23:48

How A Kinky Podcaster Turned Networking Nerves Into...

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2026/01/22

Send us a text Ever leave a convention both fired up and a little overwhelmed? That’s where we start: freezing Florida nights, a SeaWorld-adjacent hotel, and a whirlwind schedule that turned volunteering, panels, and hallway chats into a crash course on what this show can become. We get real about networking as an introvert with a loud voice, how a simple notebook saved dozens of names, and why clear show identities make connections stick long after the app notifications fade. From there, we...

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22:57

Congrats, You Didn’t Have Sex: Let’s Talk Gooning |...

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2026/01/15

Send us a text The rankings are in, and the story they tell is wild: gooning has knocked chastity off the top spot, wrestling and tickling are holding steady, and ball busting and giganticism show no signs of fading. We dig into why extended arousal is resonating now, how “edging on repeat” can tip into a trance, and where that overlaps with tantric practice without erasing its differences. Along the way, we push past buzzwords to unpack what people actually do, what they feel, and how to kee...

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27:43

Ranking The World’s Most-Watched Porn Categories In...

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2026/01/08

Send us a text New year, fresh data, and zero shame—we kick off 2026 by digging into the most-watched porn categories of 2025 and what they reveal about culture, power, and pleasure. From hentai’s fascinating origin story in censorship to the rise of ethical studios and the steady normalization of anal, we connect the dots between what people click and the stories we tell about bodies, desire, and boundaries. We unpack why lesbian tops the charts in places like the U.S. and Australia, why MI...

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42:25

Why Dating As A Queer Switch Breaks When We Don’t Ask...

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2025/12/18

Send us a text Ever sit across from someone you’re wildly attracted to and realize you’re both waiting for the other to start? That’s the quiet chaos of dating as a queer switch—where presentation invites assumptions, desire doesn’t follow a clock, and the hottest scenes fizzle when roles aren’t clear. We open the campfire to talk about being “single” in non‑monogamy, the pressure of labels, and why curiosity—not mind‑reading—makes kink and relationships work. Julius and Shannon share real‑w...

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43:59

From Newbie Nerves To Kinky Belonging: How Games,...

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2025/12/11

Send us a text Ever parked outside a munch, heart racing, and turned the car around? We’ve been there, and we built a roadmap for getting past that moment—from the first hello to feeling like you truly belong. With Shannon Elliott joining in person, we trade stories and hard-won lessons on lowering barriers to entry in kink and swinger spaces using playful design, clear consent culture, and smart hosting. We start with the real obstacles: cliques, jargon, and the fear of speaking first. Then...

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26:20

Belonging Is A Practice, Not A Door Policy | S4 EP107

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2025/12/04

Send us a text Ever walked into a new community and felt the room go quiet? Julius takes a match to clique culture and lights a clearer path to belonging, blending real talk, humor, and a little tequila to explain why groups can feel icy and how to melt the wall without losing yourself. We explore the tension between upbringing and chosen identity, the pull of religious guilt, and the liberating power of explicit consent and negotiation in kink and queer spaces. The big idea: most people aren...

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26:26

From Burnout To Momentum: Libido As Life Energy | S4...

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2025/11/20

Send us a text Ready to trade hesitation for momentum? Julius takes us to the edge of comfort and names the leap: escape velocity, the instant you decide to outgrow fear and become more. We reframe libido through a Jungian lens as life energy—motivation that fuels creativity, connection, and change—so you can stop waiting for inspiration and start generating it. I share how this show began: tired of yelling at the screen, I hit record, learned in public, and then stepped into teaching relati...

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18:51

From Anxiety To Aftercare: Navigating Scene Headspace...

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2025/11/13

Send us a text We dig into headspace before, during, and after scenes—how nerves shift into focus, how communication sets the tone, and how aftercare steadies the landing. Along the way we share real talk on public vs private play, music, flow state, consent, and post‑scene drop. • defining headspace as mood, intention and attention • pre‑scene planning and capacity checks • private vs public play differences and timing • warm‑ups, calibration and toy order • consent,...

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44:16

Boundaries, Red Flags, And Growth with Author,...

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2025/11/06

Send us a text We sit at the fire with Shannon Elliott to unpack losing yourself in a relationship, finding your values again, and building boundaries that hold. From red flags to safe words to dating parents while child-free, we trade fixes for clarity and negotiation. • solo poly identity versus escalator expectations • awareness, willingness, and capacity to change • partner as collaborator not classroom • problems with “training a submissive” framing • negotiation before scenes and in pu...

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33:00

From Pegging To Power Dynamics: What Happens When...

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2025/10/30

Send us a text What happens when couples reveal their kinks for the first time on camera? We pull up to the fire and break down the viral Truth or Drink format—where women confess desires like pegging, food play, and medical roleplay—to show how real-world communication can be safer, kinder, and way hotter than shock value. This isn’t about judging anyone’s turn-ons; it’s about building the skills to talk openly, hear a “no” with respect, and find creative pathways to a “yes” that honors cons...

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31:42

I’m Here To Cuddle, Not Diagnose | S4 EP102

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2025/10/23

Send us a text We explore how to stop therapizing friends and partners, set clean boundaries, and keep consent front and center when the urge to fix takes over. We share scripts, signs of receptivity, and how to find kink-aware, non-monogamy-competent support without burning out. • consent before giving advice • listening over fixing with partners • energy management and burnout cues • why friends can’t be therapists • simple boundary scripts that land • differentiating roles across the slas...

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28:56

From Small Talk to Real Connection: Communication...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text We explore how “vocal image” transforms consent talks, small talk, and relationship check‑ins, especially in kink and non‑monogamy. We share practical tools—melody, pace, volume, pauses, gestures—and reflect on shedding labels like “shy” or “introvert” through practice. • why communication habits matter more than labels • using melody, pace, volume, pause, and gesture • upgrading small talk into real connection • practicing skills beyond two tries to build ease • aligning voic...

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31:34

We hit 100 episodes, and the biggest lesson is...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text We celebrate 100 episodes with gratitude, humor, and a clear message: just show up. From podcasting to conventions, improv, and ace-spectrum allyship, we share how tiny steps built a community around honest kink talk. • why the campfire theme holds space for taboo topics • what 100 episodes taught us about persistence and progress • how podcasting led to volunteering, teaching, and new friends • improv skills that improve consent, negotiation, and connection • ace-spectrum vie...

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31:24

“Are we really STILL saying ethical...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text We dig into how communication, boundaries, and honesty make non‑monogamy work, and why adding “ethical” to the label misses the point. Julius shares practical skills for active listening, handling jealousy, scheduling across partners, and repairing after mistakes. • reframing “ethical” non‑monogamy as skills and consent • core pillars of communication, boundaries, and truth • personal non‑negotiables and spoken expectations • context for hard talks and when to pause • active l...

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33:03

From Crown to Kilt: Adventures of a Volunteer...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text Julius shares his third year volunteering at Smut Lovers Convention 2025 while reflecting on the challenges and joys of being an introvert in social spaces. • Teaching an improv panel for writers to help them develop characters and scenes for their books • Supervising the convention registration area and demo dungeon while wearing a crown and kilt • Experiencing cognitive dissonance between personal presentation and upbringing • Observing the excitement of readers meetin...

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35:23

The Adult Child: When Growing Up Gets Stuck | S4 EP97

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2025/09/18

Send us a text We dive deep into the fascinating concept of Puer Aeternus or "eternal youth" – a psychological pattern where adults remain stuck in adolescent mindsets well into adulthood. This episode unpacks how this manifests in fear of commitment, inability to follow through on projects, and constant daydreaming about potential without taking action. • Puer Aeternus describes charming, creative people who struggle with adult responsibilities • Fear of making wrong choices leads to decisi...

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35:45

Anime, Kink, and Finding Your Community: My Weekend...

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2025/09/11

Send us a text Julius shares his experience performing and teaching at Ecchi Expo Orlando 2025, an adult anime convention combining anime fandom with alternative lifestyle education in a consent-focused environment. • Explaining what "ecchi" is – the middle ground between mainstream anime and explicit hentai content • Performing adult improv comedy on the main stage at the convention • Teaching panels on anime genres and relationship anarchy • Experiencing the unique blend of anime fandom an...

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37:15

Monogamy is a Social Construct, Not Our Biological...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text Evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin delivers groundbreaking research revealing monogamy as a social construct rather than our biological destiny, with satisfaction levels being equal between monogamous and polyamorous relationships. • Monogamy developed as a social control mechanism when civilization became more complex • Approximately 50% of supposedly monogamous households experience infidelity • Very few species in nature are truly sexually monogamous, including hum...

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23:46

Primal Play isn't just what I do—it's who I am | S4 EP94

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2025/08/21

Send us a text Julius Marques dives into the wild world of Primal Play - the raw, instinctual expression of dominance and submission through animalistic behaviors. He shares his personal experiences and insights on this lesser-understood aspect of kink that revolves around instinct over structure. • Primal Play involves raw, instinctual expressions different from structured BDSM scenes • Distinguished from Pet Play - not focused on specific animals but on unleashing your inner beast • Typica...

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