PP 15: Newt Gingrich and Poly Media Attention

PP 15: Newt Gingrich and Poly Media Attention

In this episode of Pedestrian Polyamory, we talk about the recent media hype surrounding Newt Gingrich and open marriage. This episode is slightly more political and topical than usual, so we fully accept all of the hate-mail that will transpire as a result. That said! Before we get into the nitty gritty with Mr. Grinch, Gavin got a SONNET from a listener which we read in our new segment – HepKatz Sonnet Corner. Then.. big news about Gavin’s dating life! Listen to hear more

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January 27, 2012 6:46 pm 0 comments

PP 14: Poly Tech Tips for Dirty Nerdies

PP 14: Poly Tech Tips for Dirty Nerdies

In this episode of Pedestrian Polyamory, Shira and Gavin talk about all sorts of great web sites and techie tools that poly folk can use to improve their lives. You’ll find suggestions for scheduling and coordination tools, dating sites, and apps and tools to improve your sexytimes. How do you turn sex into data geekery? How do you coordinate all your sweetie’s schedules? How do you get down and dirty with a sweetie that you can barely ever see in person? You’re the pedestrian, we got the suggestion. Listen to hear more!

January 20, 2012 10:31 am 1 comment

PP 13: Listener Mail – Ain’t Nothing But a Poly Thing

PP 13: Listener Mail – Ain’t Nothing But a Poly Thing

Gavin and Shira hit the mailbag to help keep the listeners pedestrian. First, Gavin talks about progress in his 257 step patented plan to asking a girl out on a date. Shira discusses her new toy from http://www.bndpodcast.com and shares why she think it might be her new favorite. On to listener mail, the Katz Crew answers questions from ‘When do I come out to my date?’ to ‘How does a poly girl find a date who doesn’t just think she is an easy lay?”. Find out their answers to these questions and many more!

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January 12, 2012 10:35 am 0 comments

PP 12: Breaking Up – When Love is Not Enough

PP 12: Breaking Up – When Love is Not Enough

Shira and Gavin talk about breaking up.. don’t worry, not with each other. Not yet, anyways. Whether you’ve gone against Shira’s advice and broken some hearts, or if you have a broken heart and want to get over it, give this show a listen because Shira talks about what different types of poly break-ups look like and how to cope with them whether you’re a breaker upper, break uppee or an innocent bystander. Before getting into that incredibly uplifting topic, Shira and Gavin talk about how spending the holidays with the in-laws went after having recently come out of the closet and slutty, slutty poly folks.

Can the Katz’ make it through this episode without breaking up themselves? Listen and find out!

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January 4, 2012 6:13 pm 0 comments

PP 11: All Business; Wishing Our Listeners a Very Pedestrian New Year

PP 11: All Business; Wishing Our Listeners a Very Pedestrian New Year

In this episode of Pedestrian Polyamory the Katz’ are all business. Wrapping up 2011, Shira and Gavin discuss their big plans and resolutions for the new year. This episode is a shortie and comes before a holiday break.. but the Katz will be back in the first week of January! Until then, Happy Holidays and Merry New Year!

December 22, 2011 1:01 am 0 comments

PP 10: Postulant Polyamory – A Roadmap for the Newbs Part 1

PP 10: Postulant Polyamory – A Roadmap for the Newbs Part 1

Gavin is taking a stand in this episode of POSTULANT Polyamory. It’s time to welcome the newbs.. apparently. First, Shira talks about dating a swinger and Gavin talks about going to a kinky BDSM rope party and learning about Japanese rope bondage and other fun knotty origami ropey things. Then shit gets basic: What is polyamory? Who is polyamorous and who isn’t? How do you prepare yourself for entering the world of polyamory? Where do you find a community of poly peeps to get you started? How much does communication help in a relationship? How do you set boundaries? How do you convince your partner to go on this trip with you? What are the pros and cons of polyamory? Should you have veto power? What about tokens? Find out by listening to this episode of POSTULANT polyamory.

December 15, 2011 7:05 pm 0 comments

PP 9: Out With It, Already! Living Out of the Closet

PP 9: Out With It, Already! Living Out of the Closet

Shira interviews Franklin Veaux, a poly based activist who describes himself as a tattooed, polyamorous, kinky transhumanist. Before that, Gavin and Shira discuss their trip to Portland and the continuation of the dreaded DROUGHT. So what’s a transhumanist? How does a poly relationship sans hierarchy work? How do I make sex toys at home? Where do I go find awesome sex games online? What about the singularity?! Stick around as Shira asks Franklin Veaux all this and more!

December 8, 2011 10:45 am 0 comments

PP 8: Meeting Franklin Veaux – From DIY Sex Toys to Transhumanism to Poly Hierarchy

PP 8:  Meeting Franklin Veaux – From DIY Sex Toys to Transhumanism to Poly Hierarchy

Shira interviews Franklin Veaux, a poly based activist who describes himself as a tattooed, polyamorous, kinky transhumanist. Before that, Gavin and Shira discuss their trip to Portland and the continuation of the dreaded DROUGHT. So what’s a transhumanist? How does a poly relationship sans hierarchy work? How do I make sex toys at home? Where do I go find awesome sex games online? What about the singularity?! Stick around as Shira asks Franklin Veaux all this and more!

November 30, 2011 11:04 pm 0 comments

PP 7: Meeting Watson – A study in Virgins and Labels

PP 7: Meeting Watson – A study in Virgins and Labels

Hey, look! Shira found a virgin to interview, but before that starts listen as Shira and Gavin discuss some hate mail they received. Find out where the Katz’ stand on the issue of dating people with STI’s and figure out what is causing the SEX DROUGHT. (One hint, parents: co-sleeping!) Then off to virgin land. How does one handle themselves before they have the labels of straight, gay, monogamous, or polyamorous? What can we do to facilitate our virginal friend?

November 23, 2011 11:33 am 0 comments

PP 6: Dating, Sex, Herpes and HPV

PP 6: Dating, Sex, Herpes and HPV

Today, boys and girls, Shira B. Katz cites her sources and teaches you all about the ins and outs of herpes and HPV but first Gavin shares his first public dancing experience and Shira tells us about meeting the inspirational and infamous Kapers from Sex is Fun. Find out why Gavin wants a bowl full of herpes. Listen to Shira whimper about all the lovely, amazing, STI riddled people she’s met recently. What will the Katz’ do to stay safe from STI’s but still make the most of the connections they’ve made with people who have them? And, most importantly, when will Shira get a freakin’ intro jingle for Shira B. Katz cites her sources?

November 16, 2011 11:38 pm 0 comments