Artgasm

Safe Sex with Tina Horn Aug 26, 2020

Writer Tina Horn has created one of the most sex positive and sex worker positive pieces of media with her new comic SFSX (aka Safe Sex). We talk about how sex work informed her take on a dystopian San Francisco, and about the business of moving from nonfiction writing to journalism to comics.

Adipositivity with Substantia Jones Aug 12, 2020

Photographer Substantia Jones joins Allison to discuss fat visibility. We discuss the challenges and joys of working with amateur models, the barriers fat people face when trying to exist let alone thrive in a world that wants them to disappear, and the utter joy of watching people embrace their bodies on camera.

Naked Athena and Portland's Protest Symbols Jul 29, 2020

Naked Athena and the Wall of Moms have been getting a lot of mainstream news coverage in response to Federal agents' hostile occupation of Portland, Oregon. Is this a show of allyship or appropriation?

For more, read Mitchell S. Jackson's "Who Gets to Be Naked Athena?" in the New York Times Op-Ed section.

Rope and Sweet Grass with Midori Jul 15, 2020

Installation artist and Shibari educator Midori joins me for an exploration of some of her most evocative installation pieces and how her work as a bondage educator intersects with her artistic practice.

Midori ( 美登里 ) is a multidisciplinary, social practice artist and activist. A Tokyo native and long-time San Franciscan, she’s known for her durational and interactive performances and engaged installations. She’s shown at the Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay Lesbian Art, San Francisco Asian Art Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, The Open Society Foundations NYC, Root Division San Francisco, Das Arts Amsterdam, Gorilla Gallery Oaxaca Mexico, VN Jaeger & Schwarzwald in Vienna, among others.

Reluctant Sexpertise with Stephen Penta Jul 01, 2020

Sex podcaster Stephen Penta talks with Allison about gender, being a dude in the sex-ed world, RomComs as "pornography of the heart" and talking love with people who just want to learn about bjs.

Creative Partnerships with Kevin Patterson and Alana Phelan Jun 10, 2020

Co-writers Alana Phelan and Kevin Patterson discuss navigating metamour-ship and friendship while writing books, making private lives public, and bridging the gap between relationship education and narrative fiction. Find their books here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732872805

Neurodiversity and Superpowers with Rachel Gold May 27, 2020

Allison is joined by old friend and splendid writer Rachel Gold to discuss queer representation in lit, sex in YA, neurodiversity as a superpower. From lesbian werewolves to Wolverine doing dusting, we cover a lot of ground! Learn more about Rachel at rachelgold.com

Hidden Queer Histories with Booksellers Charlotte and Fi May 13, 2020

Booksellers Charlotte and Fi of Category Is in Glasgow, Scotland, join Allison to discuss the politics of queer visibility and the ongoing need for social spaces for sexual minorities. Come for the vampires and stay for the Gore Vidal.

American Gothic and the Fear of Being Wrong May 05, 2020

A writer shared an interesting fact about American Gothic and got odd blowback from people who refused to acknowledge the truth. When our opinions are so tied to our emotions, how can we ever hope to have our minds changed?

Prevention Meets Fashion with Nhakia Outland Apr 28, 2020

Fashion designer and social worker Nhakia Outland uses fashion to teach young audiences in Philadelphia about empowerment, sex education, and healthy relationships.

Plus: A short tribute to fetish artist Namio Harukawa

The Problem with Sexual Archetypes - Angela Carter's The Sadeian Woman Apr 21, 2020

Commonly used in sexual healing practices and ritual, what's the problem with sexual archetypes based on the 'universal' concepts of men and women? What's the opposite of depersonalizing sex? In this Artgasm Quickie, Allison discusses a concept and critique that opens Angela Carter's classic sexual philosophy text The Sadeian Woman.

The Body Political with Laika Fox Apr 14, 2020

Burlesque performer and producer, Laika Fox digs into the the business and politics of burlesque and what it means to use stripping as a means of explorating the politicization of the body.

The Incentive to Create Apr 07, 2020

Do you have to make stuff to matter? Do you have to provide value to deserve to live? Allison gets personal on this special productivity-focused solo episode of Artgasm.

Queering Storybooks with Felix D'eon Mar 31, 2020

Illustrator Felix D'eon shares his love of storybook aesthetics, representing queer love through erotic and tender depictions, and his commitment to cultural and historical accuracy in representing LGBTQ stories around the globe.

Maltese "Goddess" Figures and the Errors of Interpretation Mar 24, 2020

Malta has some of the most remarkable Neolithic artifacts including what many refer to as "goddess" figures. But what do these figures actually represent? What were they for? And how do our modern sensibilities skew understanding of ancient cultures?

Erotica with Rachel Kramer Bussel Mar 18, 2020

Artgasm is back! Kick of season 2 with erotica writer/editor Rachel Kramer Bussel. We talk about the power of listening to smut while shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers AND how filthy fiction can expand your mind.

QUICKIE: Sex Positivity, Myths, & Choosing the Right Enemies Jul 15, 2019

This Artgasm Quickie is inspired by a recent dust-up I had over on the book of faces. I talk about what sex positivity is, where it came from, what it's for, and why so many people misunderstand it.

As always, I welcome your thoughts in the comments! Thank you for your support!

** To get more content like this, support my Patreon at Patreon.com/artgasm where I post mini-solo episodes on a monthly basis. ** ::The main podcast is currently on hiatus! Subscribe to get new episodes when we come back in the Fall! ::

Accidental Orgies with Reid Mihalko Mar 26, 2019

Allison joins her partner of 12 years, Reid Mihalko, for an intimate conversation about their journeys through sex and kink, their philosophies on the erotica and the taboo, and how Reid discovered the transformative power of touch.

Plus:

Worththejourney.com

Patreon.com/artgasm

Reidaboutsex.com

Sex Tech with Liz Klinger of Lioness Mar 12, 2019

We explore the interface between sex and technology with the co-founder of Lioness, Liz Klinger. Lioness is a smart vibrator that uses biofeedback to help map your orgasm and do super nifty stuff with the data. Listen to learn what experiments Allison ran with it!

Close In Munch Portland: https://www.facebook.com/events/1105896069597060/

A tribute to Carolee Schneemann:

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/mar/08/carolee-schneeman-performance-artist-taught-us-how-to-live?CMP=share_btn_tw&fbclid=IwAR266hHHimbjnaIw3oB0AKDk1caJOvHSE1xIxhwhODuv5HBao87J52VnQQQ

Lioness.io

Patreon.com/artgasm

Sexual Anthropology with Dr. Carol Queen Feb 27, 2019

Dr. Carol Queen created the Center for Sex and Culture over 20 years ago with her partner Robert Lawrence. Together they amassed a HUGE amount of San Francisco sex culture history. We talk about the brilliant mystery of the secret sex lives of the people around us and dive deep into “Erotology” aka the study of eroticism.

In the intro: Men’s fashion and the way the Napoleonic Wars took away men’s cultural permission to be pretty.

Plus:

Links: Support Artgasm: https://patreon.com/artgasm

Upcoming event: Close In Munch on March 18 - https://www.facebook.com/events/1105896069597060

https://twitter.com/champs_elyse

https://twitter.com/mimicofmodes

Https://twitter.com/gayblackgeek

https://twitter.com/_alexrowland

Bare Men with Abigail Ekue Feb 12, 2019

Photographer Abigail Ekue talks about finding models on Craigslist, creating a safe space for amateur models to relax, and the intimacy of capturing men in quiet places. Plus, in honor of Valentine’s day, Allison shares a bonus intro about the erotic letters of James Joyce and Kahlil Gibran! Plus: Cyanotypes | Working with amateurs | Letting “flaws” stay in the frame | The beauty of wrinkles and scars | The value of “full frontal” | The importance of context in photography | Erotic props | Healing body image issues with nude modeling | Photogenic penises | Female bikers | Interracial couples | Edgy erotic stories | Eroticizing abuse narratives and much more! From the intro: http://mysteryboxshow.com https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/02/02/james-joyce-love-letters-nora-barnacle/ https://www.brainpickings.org/2017/01/20/kahlil-gibran-mary-haskell-love-letters/ https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/02/02/james-joyces-love-letters-dirty-little-fuckbird/ From the interview: abigailekue.com abigailekuephotography.com baremen.net instagram.com/nativecreative_photo twitter.com/abigailwrites

Naked on Stage with Woody Shticks Jan 30, 2019

Performance artist, dancer, and storyteller Woody Shticks graces your ears with his exuberance on today's Artgasm. He talks about growing up in a closed religious community, finding ballet as a means of escaping his fundamentalist roots, surviving ex-gay conversion therapy, and developing body confidence through solo performance.

Reprogramming sexy with MATH Magazine founder MacKenzie Peck Jan 15, 2019

MATH Magazine is high-quality smut for discerning tastes. It has a commitment to showing a range of body types, beauty ideals, genders, and identities all having a grand old sexy time together. Founder MacKenzie Peck talks about her journey to creating MATH Magazine and what it’s like to run a smut-powered business.

Plus:

Links:

Math-mag.com

Mystery Box - February 14 -www.mysteryboxshow.com/

Hound Tall at Sketchfest: https://sfsketchfest2019.sched.com/event/ImYg/hound-tall-podcast-with-moshe-kasher

Artgasm on Patreon: Patreon.com/artgasm

The Female Gaze with Alexandra Rubinstein Jan 02, 2019

Painter Alexandra Rubinstein talks about being slut shamed as an artist, celebrating female pleasure, and appreciating the beauty of naked men.

Also:

Links:

Alexandra's website: http://www.alexandrarubinstein.com/index.html

Alexandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therubinstein/

Allison at Sketchfest: https://sfsketchfest2019.sched.com/event/ImYg/hound-tall-podcast-with-moshe-kasher

Patreon.com/artgasm

Loving Monsters with Kevin Allison of RISK! Dec 11, 2018

Kevin Allison of the RISK! Podcast joins Artgasm to talk about being the only gay member of his comedy troupe, feeling like a monster in love, and talking about some heavy stuff with humor and grace. PLUS!

Patreon.com/Artgasm

Tinyurl.com/ReidProcess

We’re all cuckolds! With Isabel Dresler Nov 27, 2018

Erotic filmmaker and photographer Isabel Dresler goes deep talking porn like an art queer, being a Snack Daddy, being the only female type on gay porn sets, and reveals the secret for making super convincing cum shots.

The Power of the Naive Question with Journalist Michael Schulman Nov 13, 2018

Journalist Michael Schulman teaches Allison how to delicately pry into the private lives of celebrities and how to ask a dumb question with style. Also: remembering Stan Lee, consent conversations on college campuses, Camp John Waters, and talking to young people about sex. Plus:

Caveman Orgies with Dixie De La Tour Nov 06, 2018

PART 2 with Dixie De La Tour!

After a 15 minute rant about bisexual and queer erasure in Bohemian Rhapsody and the artistic imperative for explicit sex scenes, Dixie and I talk about how to create an effective sex positive story, how much detail is too much detail, why she uses celebrity avatars, and so much more.

Bawdy Storytelling with Dixie De La Tour Oct 30, 2018

Allison sits down with her good friend Dixie De La Tour to tell stories of accidental swinging, being really into feet, and wondering how many drugs are too many drugs. They also talk about how details make a story feel real, how to talk about filthy stuff without alienating an audience, and the subtle art of smutty storytelling. Links: BawdyStorytelling.com

Patreon.com/artgasm

Buy Allison's books at girlsex101.com

Is it Awesome, or is it Cool? with Brendan Jay Sullivan Oct 16, 2018

Brendan Jay Sullivan got his start DJing for Lady Gaga, and he's still devoted to the underground nightlife of New York City. We talk about finding special spots in a city, how it feels to generate resonance in a room, the intimacy of sharing music with strangers, and the freedom that comes from not taking things personally.

Learn more: brendanjaysullivan.com

Support our patreon: Patreon.com/artgasm

We Ship It! With the founders of Escapade Con Oct 02, 2018

Learn all about slashing, shipping and gen fit with the founders of Escapade Con, Charlotte Hill and Megan Kent. We talk about the origins of modern slash fic, how technology is influencing fandom, and the joy of finding that story that scratches your itch.

Plus:

Links from the intro: Judith Beheading Holofernes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_beheading_Holofernes Artmesia Gentileschi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_Gentileschi

RANKED: 10 PAINTINGS OF JUDITH BEHEADING HOLOFERNES

https://www.currentaffairs.org/2018/09/ranked-10-paintings-of-judith-beheading-holofernes

Links from the interview:

Archive Of Our Own

EscapadeCon.net

Organization for Transformative Works

FanLore.org

Come Inside Theater Festival: https://www.dancenakedproductions.com/come-inside-2018

Patreon.com/Artgasm

Conner Habib Is Nicer In Real Life Sep 18, 2018

On this week’s episode of Artgasm, Conner Habib has thoughts and opinions. We have a great conversation about the problem with enthusiastic consent, sex as a potent teacher, the importance of deconstructing desires, and oh so much more!

The Tip of the Tongue Reading at the Come Inside Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/674990576190844/

Conner Habib:

Connerhabib.com

Twitter.com/connerhabib

Patreon.com/connerhabib

Artgasm on Patreon:

Patreon.com/artgasm

More Than No with Bitsy LaBourbon and Jimaneika Eborn Sep 04, 2018

Performance Artist/Activist Bitsy LaBourbon and Trauma Specialist Jimaneika Eborn join Allison to discuss using art as a healing modality for sexual trauma and addressing rape culture through performance.

Links:

Even In Art, ‘Free Speech’ Can’t Override Consent

https://theestablishment.co/even-in-art-free-speech-can-t-override-consent-11979cae69b3/

Correspondence between Michael Northrup and Blake Andrews http://blakeandrews.blogspot.com/2013/02/correspondence.html

Work with Jimaneika on Juicebox App for Sex Coaching : https://www.juiceboxit.com/

SEWJim.com

MoreThanNo.org

https://twitter.com/morethanno

Diva Practice with Pepper Pepper Aug 21, 2018

Drag is for Everybody with Drag performer Pepper Pepper!

We talk all things Diva- from witch to victim to transformative practice. We get deep about trauma, transmutation, and the alchemical power of performance.

ThePepperPepper.com

Instagram.com/thepepperpepper

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i hope we choose love: notes on the application of justice

https://medium.com/@ladysintrayda/notes-on-the-application-of-justice-5a058a209599

Support Artgasm on Patreon: patreon.com/artgasm

Love's Not Colorblind with Kevin Patterson Aug 07, 2018

Polyamory educator and comic book aficionado Kevin Patterson joins Artgasm to talk Black Panther, Get Out, Black masculinity, and his deep love for the X-Men.

Plus:

Find out more about Kevin:

Poly Role Models on Tumblr: http://polyrolemodels.tumblr.com/

Poly Role Models: https://twitter.com/polyrolemodels

Love’s Not Colorblind: http://a.co/g94g7PW

Notes from the opening:

The Story of Emmett Till: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_Till

A Portrait of Artist Dana Schutz’s Son Reframes Issues of Consent and Appropriation

https://hyperallergic.com/447550/hamishi-farah-dana-schutzs-portrait-appropriation-consent-liste-art-fair/

Censorship, Not the Painting, Must Go: On Dana Schutz’s Image of Emmett Till

https://hyperallergic.com/368290/censorship-not-the-painting-must-go-on-dana-schutzs-image-of-emmett-till/

Weird Porn and Dirty Comics with Ingrid Mouth Jul 24, 2018

Porn filmmaker and painter Ingrid Mouth talks about making weird custom porn for clients, making a semi-autobiographical graphic novel featuring super intelligent cat people, and staying creative through chronic illness. Plus: Drawing them in with the boobs | Comedy porn| The inherent ridiculousness of porn | Porn parodies | Being a Scifi nerd| Writing trekkie jokes for her Star Trek gang bang porn | Being a picky bitch| Porn as a full time job for a middle class income| Making art with chronic illness | Translating the entirely of your life’s experiences into a visual representation | Smutty cat comics | Learning stop-motion claymation | Dick demons and orifice monsters | What we’re attracted to is often influenced what we see. Narrow definitions of what's sexy hurt everyone’s sexuality

Learn more about Ingrid:

Buy Overshare Party: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IngridMouth Ingrid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ingridmouth

Intro and Outro Notes:

Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven

Marcel DuChamp didn't submit "the Fountain": https://seeallthis.com/

More about the Baroness: https://timeline.com/baroness-elsa-dada-poetry-ceef0930cd47

BawdyStorytelling.com

Artgasm on Patreon: http://patreon.com/artgasm

Rejected Princesses and Tough Mothers with Jason Porath Jul 10, 2018

Esoteric fanatic and righteous researcher Jason Porath discusses all of the badass women thoughout history you never learned about. How he went from a Dreamworks animator to a creative entrepreneur with one of the coolest books you'll want to buy all the women in your life.

Rejectedprincesses.com

Tumblr.com/rejectedprincesses

Twitter.com/jasonporath

Check out Hannah Gatsby’s "Nanette" on Netflix now!

Patreon.com/artgasm

Don't forget to email a screenshot of your review to artgasmcast@gmail.com or hashtag #artgasmcast with your favorite episode quote to be entered to win the last color copy of Girl Sex 101

Red Erotic with Mohawk poet Janet Marie Rogers Jun 26, 2018

Mohawk author Janet Rogers discusses native sexuality, identity, and using poetry to heal and celebrate.

Janet's soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/janet-marie-rogers

E. Pauline Johnson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._Pauline_Johnson Cultural Assimilation of Native Americans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_assimilation_of_Native_Americans Daphne Odjig: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne_Odjig

Native Waves Radio: https://nativewaves.wordpress.com/

Everyone is Bisexual! with Author Lev Rosen Jun 12, 2018

Happy Pride!

Author Lev Rosen talks about gay respectability politics, from Gay YA to Slutty YA, majoring in Victorian sexuality, being the “wrong kind” of queer, gay movies that were filmed in Ohio, queer super powers, confronting trolls, and why everyone should have to come out. Plus, learn fun details about his newest novel, Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts) releasing in October.

Your Art Will Save Your Life with Beth Pickens May 29, 2018

We love LA! Arts consultant and author Beth Pickens joins Allison to discuss the practicalities of being an artist. We talk about living in cities, the importance of community for artists, making art during fascism, how to keep your art practice from destroying your mental health, the queer legacies in art, and so much more.

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