Leatherviews Podcast #19
An Interview with Shel-Don
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Recorded on July 30, 2008

http://www.shel-don.com

Shel-Don Chicago
3922 N Broadway Ave
Chicago, IL
773.296.0690

Interview length 24:40

Shel-Don starts with a "plug" talking about his leather crafting business.  Jack compliments his work.

Shel-Don talks about his early leather experiences, including some "sizzling" conversation he listened in on.

Jack asks about Chicago's Male Hide Leathers and it's owner Frank Goley.

Shel-Don gives us a primer in leather creation from animal skin to hot gear!

Five speed cockrings?  Hmmm.....

What is Shel-Don's most popular toy?  The strangest?

Shel-Don talks about the decline in demand for leather vests and leather in general as people aren't going out to the bars as much.

Jack talks about Shel-Don's big "Santa" beard .. and how he becomes Santa during the holidays, including his self-made suit.

Leatherviews Podcast #18
An Interview with Tristan Taormino
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

http://www.puckerup.com
http://www.openingup.net
http://www.darkodyssey.com

Interview length 28:26

Jack asks Tristan about her first sexual experience.  Tristan talks about losing her virginity and early kink experiences.

Tristan talks about the path that led her to become a sex educator.  From being rejected from law schools to producing her own magazine, "Pucker Up".

With all of her publishing and speaking outlets, what is most gratifying to Tristan?

Jack asks about Tristan's relationship with her mother.

Tristan shares her experiences with having to come up with content for the Village Voice on a bi-weekly basis.

Tristan talks about her newest book, "Opening Up : ....".   There's not alot about sex in the book, but is more focused on open relationships.

Jack and Tristan talk about open relationships.  Who is right for them?  How does our culture feel about non-monogamy.

Tristan talks about Dark Odyssey, an event that brings together people from different communities around sex, bdsm and polyamory.

Tristan's books include "The Ultimate Guide for Anal Sex for Women",  "True Lust : Adventures in Sex, Porn and Pervesion", "Best Lesbian Erotica", "Opening Up"

Leatherviews Podcast #16
An Interview with slave Patrick Herlihy
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Interview length : 24:20

Jack talks to his slave Patrick about their relationship, based on a comment from a reader.

Patrick defines what it means to be a slave to Master Jack.

How did Patrick know he wanted to be a slave?  Patrick talks some about his past.

Jack wants to know if Patrick has any limits to his obedience.  Has Patrick really told Jack to "fuck off"?

How does Patrick feel about Jack's lover Brian?  Patrick talks about the differences in relationships.

Jack and Patrick discuss feelings about a second slave.  What does Patrick look for in slave applicants?

Patrick discusses his relationships with various members of Jack's extended polyamorous relationship.

Jack asks, what would you tell a slave applicant who wanted to join a leather family?  Patrick responds.

Leatherviews Podcast #16
An Interview with Jeffrey Montgomery
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Recorded on July 9, 2008


Interview length

www.woodhullfoundation.org - Woodhull Freedom Foundation & Federation
www.tri.org - Triangel Foundation

Jeffrey talks about the founding of the Triangle Foundation in Michigan.

Jack asks Jeffrey about the Woodhull Freedom Foundation & Federation.  How does WFF differ from the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom?

Jeffrey discusses Woodhull's state level sex laws program and how one state's laws can be used to change another's.

"It's just another gay killing, we're not going to waste our time".  When Jeffrey heard the police say this, it inspired him to be an activist.

Woodhull Freedom Foundation's BUYcott of McDonalds.  What's a BUYcott?