Graydancer's Ropecast

Make the Call. Stop the Wall

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:36:03 +0000

The Ropecast has already been banned from the Apple APP store as inappropriate. If SOPA/PIPA passes, it could be banned from everything else, as well.

You want the right to listen to/watch what you want as a consenting adult? Make the call. Stop the Wall.

A Year of Sex with Mia Martina

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:24:32 +0000

Gray interviews Mia Martina, author of the I Want Your Sex podcast and the new book A Year of Sex. This marks Mia's return to the Ropecast after a couple of years, and she shares her many amazing sexual exploits - as well as a lot she's learned about life, love, and why you shouldn't play ABBA at play parties.

This podcast brought to you courtesy of some very generous donors including Mataleao and MauiKink. Feel free to help keep the Ropecast going by contributing at the Donation Page!

RC122511: Porn Shoots, Live Erotic Readings, the Rigger's Dilemma

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews Lochai & Poetic Desires about shooting porn, plays a recording of his Erotic Literary Salon reading of an original Rope Erotic piece , and talks about the Rigger's Dilemma...

WARNING: the middle part of this podcast (from about 21:11 to 32:30) contains very explicit erotic content, so please exercise caution and/or lube when listening.

An Interview with Dakadom

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:30:17 +0000

Gray touches base with Dakadom and discusses his philosophy of connection, dominance, and sensation, with a bit of yoga thrown in just to make Bendy happy! They also talk about his innovative portable suspension frame, the Tetruss. You can see more of Dakadom on the Kink Academy.

Ropecast Interviews Felix Ruckert

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:24:41 +0000

Graydancer interviews Felix Ruckert, the Father Figure of www.SCHWELLE7.de, shortly after the Berlin GRUE. As you can see from his work here, the man knows rope - see how he knows dance too! Plus, the promised "Sock Puppet" song by Naomi Fearn is played in all its glory.

Ropecast 10-25-11: Hijacked by Hedwig!

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:19:40 +0000

Hedwig, sukebe supreme & sexy boots on the ground for the London GRUE, hijacks the Ropecast and interviews Gray about his EuroGRUE experience.

Vegas, Baby!

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:37:00 +0000

Gray visited Las Vegas to speak at the Erotic Author's Association Conference and got to attend Reverse Tensionz, the Las Vegas rope group! Hear from some of the members about the great space and rope community they have there at the Erotic Heritage Museum.

September Ropecast! A Kinky HodgePodge coast-to-coast

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:45:01 +0000

Gray speaks with people all over the states, from coast to coast, with a hodgepodge of interviews, some of which are incredibly hot, recorded for your enjoyment!

Rope in the Great Outdoors!

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:27:48 +0000

Gray talks about

the joys of rigging in the Outdoors,
the upcoming GRUEs in Seattle & L.A.,
his new Office Hours
Chinese Woks.

Showing Off Connection & Playing to Safeword

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:11:50 +0000

Fresh (if that can be the word for it) from Dark Odyssey Fusion, Graydancer shares a couple of interviews with kinky rope folk at the Ramblewood Campground. He's heading back there soon for RopeCamp, and the Cat who dragged him there talks up her event and why the rope community needs to get outside for some fresh air.

Then Gray takes you in for some questions from Formspring about what happens when your closest friends are people you see once or twice a year, and the real meaning of "showing off". Finally he does a blow-by-blow (not THAT kind of blow, you perv/druggie) account of his scene with Mollena, and why sometimes you gotta cut the psychological rope.

Look for Graydancer and DoNotGoGently next at TEASE in Canada, and then he's off to the Bondage Capitol of the World, Madison WI for MADTOWNKINKFEST.

***this just in***

Get you tickets now for the Seattle GRUE coming up August 19-21, 2011 at the Center for Sex Positive Culture! More information at seattle.grue.me !

Listener eMails & The Rope Touch at Shibaricon

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:24:00 +0000

Graydancer shares good, bad, and ugly emails from the month of May. He also lets you hear the song sensation sweeping Shibaricon: The Rope Touch (click to download single). You can also get the lyrics on Fetlife.

Special thanks to Scott Paul Designs for the T5, MauiKink for the Brat Bats used on Mollena, and ShibariRopes for the jute I used on DoNotGoGently in Zamil's classes.

Kinky Fund Raising, Exotic Ropes, and Getting the Most Out of Play Parties

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:53:44 +0000

Sponsored by Mauikink.com, this Ropecast features

kinky fundraising successes (Wicked Grounds) and new projects (A Celebration of Jack Hammer)
exotic rope reviews with DNGG
some thoughts on strategies for getting the most out of play parties.

Can you help Gray come up with more interesting situations for his RACK Roleplay class at Shibaricon? Email him! Or just let him know how you like the podcast, either here or on iTunes!

Rope & the Body with VORON

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:51:00 +0000

Brought to you by MauiKink.com, today's Ropecast is all about how the body can better work with rope. Voron, massage therapist & kinky grappler, shares insights into just how our bodies get pervy.

Voron's video is also available on Fetlife under Graydancer's Account.

ANDROID APP USERS: This episode includes bonus content in the form of both the PAR-Q in PDF form and the scalene massage video in MP4 format!

An Interview with Midori, Part 2

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:39:56 +0000

Part two of the Interview Series concludes our 2011 interview with Midori in Milwaukee, where she discusses her female dominance weekend and other creative works from her wonderfully twisted mind.

Ropecast Special Movie: SubClavian & the Scalenes Rock the Brachial Plexus!

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:11:49 +0000

Finally released to the public, the first part of the series of videos produced in collaboration with Voron of the MadTown BeatDown. These videos explore some massage techniques that can help relieve some of the tension and pressure that comes from that goddamn takate-kote (or "box tie").

Stay tuned for an upcoming in-depth Ropecast Interview with Voron, plus further videos in this series!

Please note: this video contains nudity.

The Ropecast Interviews: Midori, part 1

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0000

Graydancer launches a new part of the Ropecast: Interviews and nothing BUT interviews, starting with Midori. In part 1 of this exclusive interview in exotic Milwaukee, Midori describes her performance at the Japanese TOUBAKU Festival and discusses the philosophy of her Rope Dojo.

Memories of the FLEA & A Bound in Boston Testimonial

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 04:04:00 +0000

Graydancer has two lovely ladies on his podcast: first, a post-con report on the NELA Flea with Naiia, and then off to a foreign land to track down the wonderful Tori Storii for her views as a participant (and now presenter) at Bound in Boston.

Still time to register yourself! Gray will be there with DoNotGoGently teaching Full Contact Dom, but you can really get your rope on with many other amazing presenters!

Alpine Subdreams, the Vancouver GrUE, and Listener Feedback: What do Dom's Want?

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:20:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews Alpine Subdreams, the organizer of the March 4-6 Vancouver GrUE.You may also want to check out some of these other upcoming GrUEs:

Chicago GrUE (Et tu, GrUE-te?) March 11-13
Toronto GrUE 3 (No Foolin'!) April 1-3
the GrUE Pitt April 15-17 in Pittsburgh

Also, DoNotGoGently helps answer a question from a listener: what does "Don't Help!" mean? You can see Graydancer and DoNotGoGently in the picture (thanks to WolfPerception) at our performance for the Sex Worker Awareness fundraiser organized by TiedUpEvents.

Apologies for the sound quality of this podcast; my venerable Blue Snowball, donated by Mark of Dv8 House, has bitten the dust. Thanks for the years of good quality, Mark, and don't worry - I've got another mike on the way!

Bound in Boston!

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:20:38 +0000

Graydancer interviews RopeRider about the fantastic upcoming rope event in Boston. March 26th and 27th will be the ninth Bound in Boston, and RopeRider shares the story of how it began, and also gives you some insight into the genesis of a true RopeGeek (hint: even his ropebag looks like it's out of TRON!). The event looks to be fabulous, with the likes of Claire Adams, Damon Pierce, Lqqkout, Sir Percival, Ten, RiggerJay, and more presenting!

You can register for Bound in Boston at the site (Cheap!) or join the Fetlife group, or follow RopeRider on Twitter!

Plus, special bonus wallpaper for our Android App users! Want more special treats? Let us know!

Editing and Figure Model Mara Geneva

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:18:00 +0000

Graydancer discusses the idea of "editing" your rope scenes, and then launches into an in-depth discussion with figure model and bondage pet Mara Geneva. Blurring the lines of rope, art, aesthetics and sensuality, the two of them will be running "WICKED LINES" at the Wicked Grounds coffee house on January 14th from 6-10pm.

Also mentioned in this podcast:

Mauikink's awesome new YAK rope, "the violet wand of ropes"
KinkPodcasts, a new aggregator feed of all your favorite kinky podcasts
NeverGrownUp, an ABP supply shop run by ropegeek DeviantTouch

Coming up next week: we focus on the upcoming Vancouver GrUE and BoundInBoston! Plus, an account of the experience of Midori's Rope Dojo.

Gray will be attending both Fetish Fair Flea and Dark Odyssey Winterfire. Know someone at those events who should be on the Ropecast? Let me know!

From Toronto & Amsterdam: The Usual Suspects

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:07:41 +0000

Graydancer invites two of The Usual Suspects to the Ropecast for a three-country two-continent Skyperiffic interview. Hear all about such amazing concepts as Linguistic Color Coding and the infamous "Towel Track" (which should become a staple in all unconferences, in my opinion. OohSpicy and Nachtschade share the secrets of their successful kinky event in Amsterdam and their hopes for the future EuroGrUE. We're still looking for a U.K. SexyBootsOnTheGround organizer!

Special thanks to KinkyRopes and MauiKink for supporting our program!

DoNotGoGently does her review of MauiKink's Mohair, Coconut, and Yak rope in a truly unique way: while tying herself up in it. With a little help from her resident rope top, she manages to give her take on these unusual bondage ropes. You can also read FitToBeTied & RedHotGeorgia's take on things as well over at their blog.

Starting Dec. 14th Graydancer will be in San Francisco for a month, attending an Open Space Facilitator's Unconference to better GrUE in the future. If you'd like to help support his work and make a better GrUE in 2011, feel free to donate (thanks, WryGuy!).

You can also join Graydancer at the Wicked Grounds Holiday Dinner on Dec. 22nd, and win free bondage lessons!

Let the Holiday Season Begin!

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:37:19 +0000

Graydancer kicks off the holiday season with a gasp, live from the .

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Madison S'GrUE
Feel relieved that Graydancer's finally getting TRAINED in this Unconference shit!
Hear about the astonishing upcoming Rope Dojo with Midori!
Catch Mollena on Polyweekly
Get FREE rope from KinkyRopes.com!
Check out the upcoming auction of a rare bondage magazine from 1972!
Beware the dangers of untrained, unsupervised PUN PLAY
And finally, get in the Holiday Spirit with a special Maui Kink recipe for a Hawaiian Holiday Gingerhead Lady!

All this and more (plus the new intro and outro music from the Diablo Swing Orchestra!

Coast to Coast and Destinations Between

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:53:21 +0000

In the first Ropecast since relocating to Pittsburgh, Graydancer shares various segments recorded on his recent travels from coast to coast, including

Rachel Kramer Bussel reading from her anthology "Orgasmic" at the In the Flesh Reading Series
Mollena Williams' keynote address to the Folsom Fringe 2010 event
An interview with Okie Nawa, from the Truly Bound 2 event in Kansas City
Deviant Touch, creator of Science Based Sex and co-creator of the Young and Kinky Podcast, gives us some perspectives as a GrUE veteran and explains why he's looking forward to the S'GRUE there in the Bondage Capital of the World, Madison, WI.

Other thanks go to Bre and her boy for helping out Naiia and me in the Military Style Bondage class at Truly Bound.

Freedom of Rope Fetish Drunk Cast Part Deux

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:26:52 +0000

This is part two of a joint podcast done with Raven Lightholme of the Freedom of Fetish Podcast. You can find part one here, and while it's not totally necessary to enjoy this podcast, you'd be missing out on a lot of fun and interesting commentary if you didn't listen there first.

You can also check out rope bondage and make-out videos created by Raven & Graydancer at the Kink Academy!

Special thanks to Adventures in Sexuality for sponsoring this podcast through the donation of a beautiful suspension frame direct from AIS Kink Labs! You can come and see the frame yourself at the Madison GRUE Nov. 12-14, 2010.

The NYC Rope Bomb Squad

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 02:54:25 +0000

Just a bit of silliness to go along with the wonderful folks at the NYC Rope Bomb Squad. I plan on being part of it the night of October 18th!

Ropecast 10-08-10: San Francisco to the Big Apple, with a side of Jersey

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:52:57 +0000

Graydancer talks about the various kink experiences had between Folsom Faire and NYC, including:

The Upper Floor, where Cherry Torn got a taste of MauiKink
Folsom Fringe
Folsom Faire
A photo shoot to reference an upcoming painting with Nancy Peach
Another photo shoot with Michele Serchuk
The Jersey Rope Experiment
The NYC Rope Bomb Squad

With side trips into the NYC Sex Blogger Calendar Party with Tied Up Events and even occasional spontaneous moments of song. Whew! Packed with content, this is one big hunka gooooooooood rope!

See Graydancer yourself in NYC at two classes coming to the island: Tie Em Up & Fuck Em and ShadowPlay: Exploring the Intimate Edge. Get your tickets now!

Paradise Unbound & the GRUE in the LOU (1 after 2)

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:17:46 +0000

Graydancer goes over some of the highlights of Paradise Unbound (including the Military Style bondage class pictured here). Then he dives into the events at the GRUE in the Lou, paying special attention to the Rope, Ritual, & Symbolism discussion. Kinky Intellectual Goodness in every bite!

The DC GRUE Ropecast

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:57:09 +0000

A bit delayed due to a short trip to Paradise, the Ropecast returns with a recap of the events surrounding the DC GRUE, as told by the merry band of survivors who braved the AfterGRUE. Special thanks to Evan 15423 for organizing the event, and Twisted_View for kicking my virtual butt to get this podcast out. Also to DoNotGoGently and the entire Crucible Staff for their assistance in making the event work.

You can read about other people's DC GRUE Experiences on Fetlife:

The GRUEp

XaleD's Blog Entry

And you can join up to come to your own GRUE in the near future:

St. Louis
Connecticut
Madison, WI (The GRUE in the Bondage Capitol of the World!)

photo courtesy of Cherry Coke; DoNotGoGently in Lewbari-style marionette suspension.

Interview with Author Peter Tupper

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:56:21 +0000

The conclusion of an in-depth interview about the History of BDSM with author Peter Tupper, whose new book "The Innocent's Progress" is due out any day from Circlet Press. I first came across Peter's work in Like a Wisp of Steam, an anthology of steampunk erotica, so I'm thrilled at the chance to talk about the history of Master/slave as an erotic model, the role of cultural media in what it is we do.

Author Peter Tupper on "An Innocent's Progress"

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:55:00 +0000

This podcast features:

a Ropecast Vocabulary Primer,
news about rope pride patches
a discount code for Ropecast Listeners from MauiKink: GDTC15 for 15% off most things!
Then it's an interview with Peter Tupper, kink historian and author of the forthcoming "Innocent's Progress" coming from Circlet Press (check out their steampunk erotica anthology "Like a Whisp of Steam" for a taste of his work!)

Send your comments, questions, or pictures of beautifully bound boobies & buttocks to Graydancer@gmail.com, or follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ropecast

Interview with Master K Part 2, + Spontaneous Rope-Bustion!

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:53:00 +0000

Graydancer brings you the conclusion of the interview with Master K talking about the Japanese art of Kinbaku and other aspects of the rope bondage practiced there.

MauiKink is the new sponsor of the Ropecast, and you can easily get some samples of their rope to see what you think of exotics like "Milk-Latte", "Coconut", or the eagerly anticipated Cashmere rope. Email info@mauikink.com with the samples you'd like to try, found at MauiKink.com.

Also: Lew Rubens spontaneously stopped by Madison, WI, treating the Bondage Capitol of the World to an impromptu rope workshop, and might come by a city near you!

Graydancer also talks about the proposed Rope Pride Flag, and some of the issues surrounding it.

Interview with Master K, Part 1

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:25:00 +0000

Graydancer urges you to come out to Washington D.C. and attend Graydancer's Ropetastic Unconference Extravaganza, this time with that special After-GRUE flavor!

Then it's right into part one of an interview with Master K, who has some very exciting news about his book The Beauty of Kinbaku.

And in case you missed it, you can purchase a day on the New York City SexBlogger's Calendar and get a special bonus from Graydancer - but only if you act fast!

Ropecast Special Report: THE DETROIT GRUE

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:17:00 +0000

Graydancer and DoNotGoGently give a special overview of the classes, events, and people at the Detroit GRUE. If you like what you hear, remember you can sign up now for the DC GRUE in late August, the St. Louis GRUE in September, or the Connecticut GRUE in October!

Learn the secrets of the Oreo Cookie Suspension Fetish, Graydancer's Tips for Dealing with Cops, and hear about the wonderful folks CreativeSir brought together in Detroit for its first ever GRUE!

Ropecast 7-15-10: Growing up queer & sex-positive.

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:22:23 +0000

Graydancer talks about pets, aliens, and community building before focusing on an interview with his Middle Daughter about growing up Queer in a sex-positive household.

Also, Sign up now for the DC GRUE, with special After-GRUE action! August 27-29th, come one, come all, come often!

"Use the Big Hole" Ringtone

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:11:58 +0000

As demanded by the Ropecast audience, the traditional "Use the Big Hole!" shout out. This refers to the tradition as taught by Osada Steve and other riggers to pass rope through the "big hole" rather than try and go through tiny spaces. If you ever hear it at events, you'll know that Osada Steve, Lqqkout, Zamil, and others have been mentioned in the class.

Use at your own risk...

How to Rig a Dame

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:27:00 +0000

In this video podcast, you can come behind the scenes and experience the Highly Serious Art of Rigging a Dame. Filmed entirely on location mere hours from the Bondage Capitol of the World, this shoot with M.Mayhem of Blacklight Studios (http://www.blacklightstudios.com/) features the lovely FaerieRing along with a cast of thousands...most of whom are unseen.

Michigan Beasts, Knotty Wikis,Boston GRUEs & Twisted Trysts

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:14:10 +0000

Graydancer shares an entry from the "Michigan Bestiary" themed Twisted Monk/Ropecast Giveaway, by Vague, and talks about a great resource created by RiggerJay called the "Be Knotty" wiki. Then he travels back in time to the Boston GRUE, with all the fun and festivities at the tail end of that event.

In an interview with Ropeboi, you can learn how listening to the Ropecast can get you more rope play. Really! And then it's off to Black River Falls and the SpankFestival: Twisted Tryst for an interview with Scathe, an up-and-coming sex educator from Chicago.

You've still got about a week to send in your entries for the final Twisted Monk/Ropecast Giveaway! Photos, prose, even iambic pentameter all qualify - or just register for the Detroit GRUE and be automatically entered to win the $50 gift certificate!

Ropecast SHIBARICON 2010!!

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:42:10 +0000

Gray takes you on a whirlwind tour through a day and a half of shibaricon, with riggers, ropesluts, sukebes, authors, teachers, performers, and even an entire class of Tie 'Em Up & Fuck 'Em enthusiasts. All of this along with the announcement of the latest winner of the Twisted Monk/Ropecast Giveaway, awarded at the recent Boston GRUE.

Now, time to gear up for the Detroit GRUE coming up in late June!

Image courtesy of Damon Pierce

Ropecast June 3, 2010

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:09:00 +0000

Stephen Lenius, columnist, author, and community leader, speaks with Gray about communities and his new book, Life, Leather, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Gray also acknowledges the passing of a friend, Class-A-Dom, and asks that you consider donating to the Leather Heart Foundation, which has helped the family of this leader during their time of grief.

Ropecast 5-27-10: CREAM and Sex 2.0

Fri, 28 May 2010 13:16:01 +0000

Listen to several more CREAM entries (including one from Google!) and take advantage of the chance to send in your own! The next Twisted Monk/Ropecast Giveaway will be at the Boston GRUE.

An envious shout out to Shibaricon attendees

Gray gushes about the amazingly cool people and classes at Sex 2.0 - even the one who dared impugn Madison, WI's status as the Bondage Capitol of the World!

Coming up next: the first in the new "Ropecast Interviews" series, with Stephen Lenius, author of "Life, Leather, and the Pursuit of Happiness."

Ropecast 5.17.10: Creamy Ropey Goodness!

Tue, 18 May 2010 03:42:59 +0000

Graydancer reads Douglas Kent's rebuttal to his review of "Complete Shibari"
An overview of the classes & questions at the Toronto GRUE
A Bit of Rope Erotica courtesy of Ganymancer, first entry into the new Ropecast/Twisted Monk Giveaway (Theme: CREAM!)
Listener shout-outs (hello, China!) and some answers to hard questions...

Ropecast Video: Growing Up in a Sex+ Family

Thu, 13 May 2010 11:37:08 +0000

Graydancer interviews a very special guest: Danica, his daughter, who talks about growing up in a polykinky sex-positive household.

Ropecast 5-7-10: Thoughts on Beyond Leather

Sun, 09 May 2010 03:58:12 +0000

Come backstage to Beyond Leather 3 & NawaNights!

- Gray talks about how Lqqkout & Eboni reminded him: the map of suspension is not the territory
- kudos to our new sponsor, MauiKink.com
- a rebuttal to Hardy Haberman's Keynote about Community
- and a sneak peak at stuff from the Toro GRUE

...and the announcement of the most recent winner of the Twisted Monk/Ropecast Giveaway, plus the new theme:

CREAM

Send your comments and entries (and yes, I know I sounded tired, feel free to donate to the Graydancer's Cuppa Coffee fund at graydancer.com).

Car Bondage Ropecast!

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:26:39 +0000

First, some Car Bondage Erotica from GanyMancer!

Then an event update, for all you would-be Stalkers out there

Some teasers about upcoming interviews with Stephen Lenius and Midori, and a review of Douglas Kent's Complete Shibari.

Finally, a beautiful essay that is ALSO an entry for the Twisted Monk/Ropecast Giveaway:
Everything I Needed to Know About Rope I Learned From Driving a Shitty Car.

Tales from the Cleveland GRUE, and CAR BONDAGE CHALLENGE!!

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:50:24 +0000

Graydancer brings you sounds from the Cleveland GRUE, which was an immense success last weekend, with laughter, learning, and GRUE-ling classes galore. Learn who won the Twisted Monk/Ropecast Giveaway, and the theme for the next month's challenge! Plus, a bonus interview with Evinxiamor, Bondage Muse, who has a challenge for every rigger, presenter, and perv out there!

Wanting to find your own GRUE? How about the ToroGRUE in May, or the Boston GRUE in June?

Ropecast 3-16-10: Terms of Use, Rope Dojo, Knotty Nautical Naughtiness, and 4/20!

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:14:16 +0000

A quickie, but a goodie:

Graydancer talks about some of the difficulties of trying to be an honest perv in a conservative media world, and the joys of seeing your work brought to life by others.
Midori's Rope Dojo is spanning coast to coast!
An entry from Eiskoenigen for the Twisted Monk Ropecast Giveaway: "choice selections from The Art of Rigging and The Elements and Practice of Rigging and Seamanship" (heh, I said "Seaman"...)
4/20 approaches, and you might want to take note!

Send your entries for Twisted Monk Ropecast Giveaway: $50 towards anything you want, announced at the Cleveland GRUE and right here on this podcast...but NOWHERE else!

Ms. Behavin' Ties Foxy Veronica

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:14:24 +0000

This video, shot on March 11, 2010 at the Inferno Nightclub, gives you an idea of what burlesque is like here in the Bondage Capitol of the World. It shows the mad rope skillz of Ms. Behavin' as she ties, teases, titillates, and tears off the shirt of Foxy Veronica (leader of Foxy Veronica's Peach Pies).

There's a couple of interesting things about this video. First, those of you familiar with my performances may find this to be...well, familiar. That's right, this is the same number that I've been performing for years - in fact, the same music is used as when I used to do this act with Ms. Behavin' when I performed with the group.

Am I mad that they're using my act? Are you kidding?!? Just watch the video! They are, conservatively, 3654% hotter than I ever was performing this routine. Yet it's still mine. I look at it the way a playwright might watch his writing brought to life by talented actors - I created it and gave it to people who could express my vision better than I could.

However, YouTube, in its infinite wisdom, decided it was far too hot for general consumption, taking it down just a day after it went up, and sending me a stern slap on the digital wrist:

Most nudity is not allowed, particularly if it is in a sexual context. Generally if a video is intended to be sexually provocative, it is less likely to be acceptable for YouTube. There are exceptions for some educational, documentary and scientific content, but only if that is the sole purpose of the video and it is not gratuitously graphic.

To which I give a thoughtful "uh-HUH..." and go ahead and post it here, complete with embed code available on the handy-dandy Wizzard Player which you can use to put the video up on your web page. And since I pay for unlimited bandwidth from this fine company, I invite you all to put the code up on your sites, as well.

Meanwhile, I'll be over here watching some of YouTube's "educational, documentary and scientific content."

Now, I like all those videos. Really. I just find YouTube's policies capricious, arbitrary, hypocritical, and ultimately ineffectual.

That's ok. From Apple to Wikipedia, it's been a rough few weeks for the Ropecast. I'll just keep putting out the content, and trust that the people who want it will find it, support it, and spread the knotty word.

RC030710: The Rope Academy, Update on the Twisted Monk Giveaway, and Dating vs. Poly

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:43:20 +0000

Great content:

Conditioning Rope,
Rope Academy graduates on what bondage means,
updates on Cleveland GRUE,
BoundinBoston,
Best Sex Bloggers wants you on their 2011 Calendar!
Dov on the loneliness of the long-distance rigger.
Graydancer answers Midori's questions on Poly vs. Dating!

THE GREAT TWISTED MONK ROPECAST GIVEAWAY!

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:25:00 +0000

In this episode, Graydancer covers a LOT:

Bound in Boston!
Cleveland GRUE! (only $30 for a weekend of Ropetastic GRUEviness!)
Rope Academy!
Tips for a Vanilla Guy Learning to Love Rope
Twisted Monk and the Ropecast are giving away a $50 gift certificate every month for the next four months! Listen to learn how you can qualify to win (lotsa ways!) and this month's theme: BIRTHDAY.
Jinx from Young & Kinky Podcast joins Graydancer as we talk with Mollena Williams about her Race Play class at MadTownKinkFest.
The folx over at Dungeon Place Podcast call in (608-432-KNOT) to wish the Ropecast a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Whew! That's some goooooood Ropecast! Email your comments to graydancer@gmail.com, or call the Ropecast hotline (608-432-KNOT)!

Classic Ropecast: Interview with Mortis from 4-7-05

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:57:40 +0000

This classic Ropecast (aka "Ropeweekly") features an interview with Rigger Mortis, the founder of Shibaricon. it also has Cunning Minx in a role as "Bimini Twist" with former Ropecast commentator the NawMarquiShiDeSade. Enjoy this blast from the past!!

Ropecast 1.29.10: A Tale of Two GRUEs...

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:27:00 +0000

Graydancer talks about the last two GRUEs, one in Chicago, one in San Diego, and invites you to attend some more coming up:

The Cleveland GRUE
ToroGRUE 2: Mayday! Mayday! in Toronto

If you're wondering if they're any fun, feel free to peruse the GRUE galleries, including the most recent, featuring images from Chicago.

Gray also cheers the fact that he gets to listen to more podcasts now that he has a desk job, including:

Mollena, Minx & Me: part two of the Single Submissive Scene

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:58:00 +0000

Part two of my interview with Cunning Minx and Mollena Williams on the etiquette and play practices with single subs (especially mostly Mono ones) in the BDSM scene. Also, a response to the podcast about the speed and source of a rope top's education!

Minx & Mollena on being the Single Sub in the Scene

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:13:00 +0000

Graydancer welcomes the Cunning Minx and Mollena Williams to the show to talk from a single submissive's perspective on what it's like to be in a mostly poly-BDSM world. Part one of two, this interview raises some fascinating points of etiquette and scene behavior that should be food for thought for tops, bottoms, switches, and many other species in the kink jungle.

Want to comment? Email Graydancer or visit www.graydancer.com for more!

Also, some info on the upcoming Jimi Tatu seminar at the Boston Rope Group!

Ropecast 11.18.09: Rants about Suspension; Interview with Master K

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:28:00 +0000

Graydancer rants a bit (the beer helps) about frustrations with teaching suspension at general-purpose kink events. Then, a much nicer interview with Master K, author of The Beauty of Kinbaku, about some interesting new research he and his team have uncovered.

Special thanks to Dr. Clockwork, one of our individual sponsors, who has given Ropecast Listeners a 20% off coupon! Listen to the podcast find out how to use yours.

The other individual sponsor is Aja Ropes, who is raising money to help a member of our rope folks family pay for dialysis costs. If you can help by ordering some of their great rope, 10% will go to the Matt Rowane fund. You can also directly donate by sending to this address:

Matthew Rowane Benefit Fund
c/o Bank of Edwardsville
PO Box 899
Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Ropecast 10.25.09: RAZOR, NYC Sex Bloggers, and the CONN-GRUE

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:52:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews the creators of the NYC Sex Bloggers Calendar, talks about ZombiBondage, and recounts tales of the CONN-GRUE!

note: the Zombie image of Evinxiamor on this and graydancer.com was removed at her request. When I find a suitable illustration, I will put it up.

From the Video Vaults: Graydancer's First Bondage Video

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:10:00 +0000

Graydancer began making bondage videos many years ago - some would say before he really should have, considering the way the rope is handled in this "tutorial." Looking at it now, in its digitally remastered and augmented glory, it is a quaint part of the Ropecast history (nÃe "Ropeweekly"). Besides, genevieve is hella hot.

So take a look at what happens when a guy with a dance degree decides to do a "breast bondage" tutorial...

Ropecast 09-29-09: Claire Adams, Part 2

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Graydancer presents part two of his interview with Claire Adams, bondage model, slave, pro-dom, and ropetrepreneur. Claire reveals what's in her rope bag, the extremes she and her owner Damon Pierce go to in private, and talks about the joys and responsibilities of being a "kink coach."

Then there's an update on the Hartford, CT GRUE that's on the way - with 71 confirmed attendees including Dov, Mataleao, Suzanne SexySadist, Murphy Blue, and all the way from Seattle, Twisted Monk himself.

After that, some thoughts on playing with rope on varying body types from Graydancer, fresh from COPE and Dark Odyssey.

Remember you can always call the Ropecast hotline at 608-432-ROPE! Email comments to Graydancer, to avoid spam at this blog, please.

Ropecast 091009: Claire Adams pt. 1

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Graydancer begins the Final Ropecast...on his poor dying MacBook, anyway. Future episodes will be gratefully produced on a new MacBook Pro provided by an Anonymous Donor - to whom Graydancer and all Ropecast listeners owe a great debt of thanks.

Have you made plans for April 2010 yet? Make sure they include Beyond Leather - the third year for this event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a pansexual kinky community-building atmosphere that can't be beat. We're trying to buy out the hotel this year, so register early, and get your rooms while you can! Visit either BeyondLeather.net or the Fetlife site for more information.

Also, the Hartford, CT GRUE is on a roll! Take a look at the plethora of kinksters coming or thinking about it on the FetLife page, and then contact Murphy Blue (bluerisk on FetLife) to find out how you can register.

Our main content is part one of an extensive interview with the amazing Claire Adams, of Clairebondage.com, SlavetoBondage.com, and the brand-new PetiteKink.com. You can also see some of her work on Kink.com by visiting some of the sample galleries like these (of course, the best stuff you get after you join).

You can email your comments to Graydancer, or call the Ropecast Hotline at 608-432-KNOT. Follow the Ropecast on twitter to find the next Ropecast Livestream, sometime during 9-12 or 9-13, with model Amaya Solace!

Ropecast 090209: Interview with Anneke Jacob

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:05:00 +0000

This episode of the Ropecast tested a new feature: live video recordings of the podcast. Visit the Ropecast Livestream to see the process. While this first Livestream is just Gray's talking head, next weekend at COPE he promises to have model Amaya Solace on for some much more entertaining shenanigans.

Graydancer celebrates the launch of his new novel, Nawashi~Jujun, by interviewing author Anneke Jacob, author of "As She's Told." Also, commentary on the intersection of the rope and leather worlds.

NEWS FLASH! Rope Rider, interviewed in the previous Ropecast, has announced that Bound in Boston has secured Lee Harrington for a special presentation on Rope & Breath at the Sept. 12-13 con! Also, Nix Nepenthe will be moderating a discussion panel for rope bottoms.

Ropecast 08-21-09: Roperider in Boston

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:57:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews RopeRider from the BoundInBoston.com group. Plus, a special song: Sociafascianazilisticmarxpialidocious!

Ropecast 08-08-09: Mollena Williams!

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:41:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews Mollena Williams, the Perverted Negress, at Mollena.com, and then goes sailing in search of fund raising ideas with the crew of Monkeyfetish.

The JUJUN Interviews: Cunning Minx

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:01:00 +0000

The JUJUN Interviews are a special series brought to you by Graydancer, host of the long-running Ropecast and author of the erotic magic thrillers NAWASHI and JUJUN.

In each interview he will be talking with people who were instrumental in the inspiration and crafting of the characters, places, and events in his novels. Polyamory, sex magic, blade play, body piercing - their experiences and expertise are vast, and these podcasts serve as a companion to the books themselves.

In this first interview, Cunning Minx, the inspiration for the character of Sally, talks about the practicalities of polyamory. Minx is the creator, producer and podcaster of Polyamory Weekly and speaks nationally at various poly conventions and other places perverted people congregate.

You can order your own copy of JUJUN at Graydancer's website, or listen to the podcast novel completely free at Podiobooks.com.

Ropecast 7-30-09: Esinem!

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews Esinem, a Rope Artist from the U.K., about the recent London Festival of the Art of Japanese Bondage.

Jujun Promo!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:51:00 +0000

This is a short promo for JUJUN running 2:00. Please feel free to play it loud, play it often, and spread the word! Remember, pre-order JUJUN and you get free shipping and a copy of the book in PDF form before the August 15th release.

In Nawashi, Brian Stanford discovered the world is filled with mages who use sexual magic to achieve their goals - whether freedom or repression. Drawn into the struggle is his wife, Bec, captured by the Mauls, soldiers of the Wrinkled Man. Bec is taken into the dark underworld of New Yorkâs sex trade, to be used as a pawn against her husband.

But the Wrinkled Man has not accounted for her own strength, and even as she is drawn further into the ordeal path Bec fights her own battles against the repressors. It is a fight for her body, mind, and soul - and in the dark world of sexual magic, survival may not mean victory.

PRE-ORDER JUJUN NOW

Ropecast 07.20.09: How to Find a Dom

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:08:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews Ava Amnesia from the Studio Chicago about how to find and negotiate with quality doms.

Also, learn about the Pie-a-Dom fundraiser for the NCSF and how you can plant one on Graydancer!

Ropecast 07-07-09 The GRUE in the Lou 2

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:47:00 +0000

Graydancer takes you to the GRUE in the LOU 2, full of interesting kinksters and a discussion of the neurochemistry of BDSM.

Also, Pre-Order JUJUN
!

Ropecast 6-16-09: John Baku, Spankfest, and the St. Lou GRUE2

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews John Baku, founder of Fetlife, on social media, kink, rope, and the difference between kinksters and the kink community. Also a review of SpankFestival and a preview of the upcoming St. Louis GRUE 2!

Special thanks to Leon of Monkeyfetish for the picture from Spankfestival. See full-size either in your podcast viewer, or here.

Ropecast 6-6-09: Beyond Leather & Shibaricon & the GRUE in the Lou 2!

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:51:00 +0000

Graydancer shares some long-overdue interviews with performers, teachers, and ropesters from both the Beyond Leather and Shibaricon events. Also, learn more about the upcoming St. Louis GRUE and how you can be part of it!

Dig the new Ropecast Opening as well, and let Graydancer know what you think. For those of you who are brave enough, there's also the hot and raw (and not in a good way) interview with John Baku. The sound quality sucks on that, folks, so listen at your own risk! A much better interview is coming next week!

Arisue Go on the Ropecast!

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:52:00 +0000

Graydancer presents an interview with Arisue Go of Jugoya.com. A pre-eminent rigger working in the industry for over 30 years, Arisue-San talks about kinbaku, his work, and the correct way to bind demons and other monsters.

Special thanks to the DemonSix Group, Master K, Kogure, and Noe (Noe100 on fetlife, look her up!) for making this interview possible.

BONUS: jugoya offer 20% off the top price for their rope products to ropecast listeners till the end of june. This is only ropes-wax, books, dvds are excluded.

Input special coupon code "ropecast" when you check out.

Ropecast 4-15-09 Kinbaku with Master K

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Graydancer talks with Master K, author of The Beauty of Kinbaku, about what exactly makes a simple rope tie into a transcendent experience and work of art.

RC040209- Lew Rubens, Bondage Awards, and KnotBangs!

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Graydancer urges you to vote early & often at the Bondage Awards, where he is nominated for Best Rigger, Best Writer, and for best Free Site with the Ropecast. If he gets in the top 3, there will be a special celebratory vidcast featuring Foxy Veronica's Peach Pies, and if he makes number 1, he has committed to taking the Ropecast back to a weekly format!

Wondering if he rates? Well, you can always check out his Gallery, with things like the new Scientist Project, for some examples of quality free bondage!

Back from Beat Me In St. Louis, Graydancer shares some of the joys shared with people like Lily & A'ja, T-One, Jonn Ireland, Lee Harrington, Rita Seagrave (also featured on Hogtied this month!), and more. Learn about rope versions of gangbangs, specifically the "knot bang" and the "cable." Got ideas of your own? Email graydancer@gmail.com and share them!

Lew Rubens and Graydancer then talk bondage as the lovely Mai (pictured here) struggles in the Puppetry Suspension developed by Lew.

Got an iPod 5G? Want to record some material for the ropecast? Graydancer will give away a Griffin iTalk recorder to whoever gives him the best reason to! Email your voice, your pics, and your reasons to graydancer@gmail.com

Other links from the Podcast:

Toolworks Chicago: home of the Thunderous Flogger of Doom
Exotic Rhythms Bellydance
Jerry Norris - Brass tooling, tattoos, and more.

RC032109: STEAMPUNK! Dr. Clockwork, AltKilt, & Anachrotechnic Jewelry

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:26:00 +0000

Graydancer explores the Steampunk aesthetic as it relates to kink and kinky people. Interviews with:

Dr. Clockwork, and his Electrical and Medical Oddities
TechDragon, seamstress extraordinaire from AltKilt.com
Alyska, photographer and jewelry maker from PointyKitty.net

Also a useability survey and lots of URLs read out in their entirety.

Ropecast 03-10-09: Maria Shadoes!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:46:00 +0000

This episode: the secret to staying kinky in a fiscal depression, aka: buy quality, you never regret it! Recommended products include:

Rope:

Hemp from Twisted Monk, proud sponsor of the Ropecast.
Jute from Kinkyropes (special "volumizer" sale through Easter!)
MFP from Rainbow Rope

Porn:

David Lawrence's new book "reBound"
Kink on Demand shoots from Kink.com
Visiting Graydancer's site or gallery for free nekkidness!

Conferences

Shibaricon - Early Bird Registration Extended!
Maybe a GRUE near you?
KinkForAll
Sex 2.0

If you want to do Graydancer a favor, you could do worse than nominate him for either Best Rigger or Best Writer at the Bondage Awards. You can vote once a day, so do it often!

And our main event: an in-depth interview at the Crucible Rope Academy with Maria Shadoes of BoundToLoveIt.com!

Next podcast is STEAMPUNK, so send your comments to graydancer@gmail.com

Dark Odyssey and Lolita Wolf!

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:22:00 +0000

Listener feedback on the advantages of being a rope switch when learning how to rig, and thoughts on types of rope to use. Talking about Dark Odyssey (with special thanks to native guide Naiia, who was often naked as native guides should be) he mentions some of the presenters and friends there:

Lochai & K
Barbara Carellas
Dossie Easton
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Steve Morgan
Calico (his super-awesome demo bottom)
Tristan Taormino & C
Sarah Sloane
Ayem Willing
MOLLENA!! (whom he has a bit of a crush on, as well as devious, devious plans...)

Extreme Restraints toys are reviewed: the deluxe adjustable nipple clamps (pictured above), the circular nipple clamps, and the ones every rope top should have in their bag (but not for the reason you think!): the Nipplettes Vibrating Nipple Clamps! Also, a review of the tres chic Extreme Anal Jewelry. Feb. 20th was Lolita Wolf's birthday, and to celebrate, Michael the Artist is donating all proceeds from his two stores (Zazzle and Spreadshirt) to the NCSF! A great way to buy rope schwag for a good cause and make Lolita happy. Speaking of making Lolita happy, the main feature of this ropecast is the interview with the Leather Yenta herself, including the actual entry of Graydancer into her 100 Divas Spanking List!

Ropecast 2-3-09: New Kinksters, NAWASHI, and NOBLE

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:33:00 +0000

In this episode:

Birthday wishes in advance to Lolita Wolf! (you'd know exactly when if you had a NYC Sex Blogger's Calendar, now on sale for $10)
A rave review of Graydancer's performance at the Fire Ball!
listener mail about e-book formats for his novel Nawashi (wanna convert it to your preferred format? Go ahead!)
How to find play partners at Shibaricon and other events
Interview with Tara and Joey from the New Orleans Bondage & Leather Enthusiasts . Check out the performance gallery as well!

And as a preview for our upcoming Steampunk Episode: the lovely Madolan at the Fire Ball!

Ropecast 1-22-09: Interview with Kogure

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:16:00 +0000

Welcome to the first ropecast of the new administration, still sponsored by TwistedMonk.com!

Graydancer talks about upcoming events and happenings, such as

the Madison GRUE Feb. 6-8
Rope Workshop in New Orleans Jan. 24th
The Re-Release of the FREE Nawashi eBook
A couple of online coupon codes from Extreme Restraints and KinkyRopes.
His rope work featured on both Fucked and Bound as well as Hogtied.com this month.

Then on to the main event: Kogure, fetish model extraordinaire, was visiting Master K, and took the time to answer questions and talk about the fetish scene in Japan. Special thanks to DemonSix for helping to set it up.

Jugoya- Rope from Arisue Go

Ropecast 1-10-09

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:56:00 +0000

The Black Phoenix Winter Solstice event in Philly is the subject of this podcast, with appearances by Dov, Sascha, Shibari Warrior, David Laurence, Slave Judy, Lord Ramirez, Janette, Ammre, Mataleao, Jay Wiseman, NCD, Jocasta of Venus Ropes, & more. Learn about "dungeon penalty calls," hear about the great community there in Philly, and cower at the awesome concept of the "MEN OF ROPE!!"

Graydancer also discusses the proper pronunciation of kinbaku, and announces both an upcoming interview with Japanese bondage star Kogure and the upcoming Madison GRUE.

If you've ever wanted to individually sponsor the Ropecast, now is a good time - there's also the "Wish you were here" sale on Graydancer's book "NAWASHI". $15 gets you an autographed copy, shipping and handling paid - just as if you were standing there getting it in person. Contact graydancer@gmail.com to pay through AlertPay and let us know what the inscription should read!

Ropecast 12-22-08: Master K's

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:01:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews Master K about his book, The Beauty of Kinbaku.
Happy solstice, everyone, from all of us here at the ropecast!

Ropecast Special Edition: Humiliation Play!

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:37:00 +0000

Special Guest Sascha talks with Graydancer about the Humiliation Play class presented by them at the Toronto GRUE - with some unexpected twists and results.

The Ropecast Holiday Gift Giving Guide

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:38:00 +0000

Graydancer lists some of his favorite gifts, like Batman and Lagavulin, then realizes the true spirit of the holidays and suggests gifts for other people:

Rope: What, you thought something else? Jute is 2-for-1 at Kinkyropes.com, and if you're fast you can get some Equality rope for a good cause at Twisted Monk.
Calendars: Because being kinky takes all year. Take your pick of the NYC Sex Bloggers Calendar and/or Gassed Girls. Hey, who only has one calendar? Get both!
Books: Seasonal choices are either Master K's Beauty of Kinbaku or the Two Knotty Boy's forthcoming Back on the Ropes.
E-books: How about my own Nawashi? Oh, read it? Well, the Lust Chronicles is choc-full (or is that cock-full?) of kink, and Ropecast listener Peter Tupper's story in A Whisp of Steam is quite simply the best erotica I've ever read.
Porn: Let's face it, we should get each other what we really want, but don't feel able to buy for ourselves. Porn! My personal favorite is currently Fucked & Bound (because I directed an upcoming segment)

Ropecast 11-26-08

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:40:00 +0000

Steampunk

www.girlgeniusonline.com

www.wired.comâgallery_steampunk

www.crabfu.comâdiy_steampunkfrom your listener called AlphaCat (in Arizona)

I've been working on a book and blog about the history of BDSM, and a lot of it started in the Victorian Era. See beautyindarkness.blog.ca I also have a story in Circlet Press' steampunk erotica anthology, Like a Wisp of Steam - Peter Tupper

Like a Wisp of Steam: Five erotic steampunk stories. Lust & leaping 'technologie' meet in a Victorian era that never was. Jason Rubis, Thomas S. Roche, Vanessa Vaughn, Peter Tupper, and Kaysee Renee Robichaud create fascinating tales of airships, corsetry, mad scientists, and drama. www.circlet.com

LiveJournal site for Steampunk Fashion for some inspiration.

community.livejournal.comâsteamfashion

Best of luck, Steph

Jeffery Scott, 1019 www.factory1019.com

Ropecast 11-12-08: At the Twisted Factory

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:51:00 +0000

Graydancer corrects some wrong answers, talks about books, NaNoWriMo, and hip harnesses, and then recounts some lessons learned in his time rigging for The Twisted Factory & Chanta Rose

Ropecast 11-2-08

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:53:00 +0000

1. Graydancer starts by answering listener questions about rope scene etiquette and passes on a question to listeners: how do you get your oiled ropes conditioned evenly?

2. Another listener shares his awesome experience with his submissive putting to use some of the skills learned in Graydancer's "Defining Moment" class.

3. Future travel plans such as Oakland, CA, Milwaukee, Chicago, New Orleans, and more are announced.

4. Graydancer talks about Steampunk Kink as he is writing a novel with a steampunky kinky heroine. Want to help? Send your most interesting steampunky kinky picture/idea/story whatever to Graydancer within the next two weeks (graydancer@gmail.com) and you can win a giftcard for any of the hotness at Clips4Sale.com (including Graydancer's own "Bondage Workshop" or Sabrina Fox's video clips site). Other steampunk resources such as the fetlife group are mentioned, and you can see Graydancer's NaNoWriMo progress for yourself .

5. Finishing out the podcast is a soliloquy on why kink is like meatloaf (the meal, not the singer)

Check out the redesigned http://www.Graydancer.com!

Ropecast Special Edition: TOROGRUE Fishbowl!

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:38:00 +0000

A recorded "Fishbowl" discussion from the Toronto GRUE. Switches, doms & subs all discuss questions about their kink and also the use of mind-altering substances in BDSM.

Also, the auction for a character role in Graydancer's next novel has been won! Details to follow, but if you wanted to bid, I'm sorry, you're too late.

Ropecast 10-16-08 TOROGRUE!

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:03:00 +0000

After a quick review of rope from St. Louis, Gray shares his Toronto GRUE audio blog, including polite subways, a trip to Northbound Leather, Klingon profanity, and licorice. Also, learn how to become a character in Gray's upcoming novel!

Ropecast 10-01-08: COPE & more

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:41:00 +0000

Graydancer talks about the COPE class done with Rita Seagrave and they review an Extreme Restraints Flogger. Listen for the discount code for your own order from ER!

Then there's talk about:

Toronto GRUE,
the SexBlogger's Calendar Project,
Clips4Sale and
Graydancer's new podiobooks novel Jujun,

Gray closes with an interview with Dan from Blue Cat Services about spiritual sex work.

And don't forget his new blog feature: the Unsolicited Boobies of the Day!

Ropecast 9-14-08

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:11:00 +0000

Graydancer interviews Mistress Mayhem, photographer from Spankfestival, and talks about what goes into a good rope photo (aside from Sabrina Fox, that is). Then there's some updates on the upcoming GRUE in Toronto and Graydancer's new podiobook, Jujun. Then there's another great interview with Midori, who talks about her RopeDojo intensive coming up in Kansas City.

Ropecast 9/8/08: Spankfestival & Sabrina Fox

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:45:00 +0000

In the first of two interviews from the recent Spankfestival, Graydancer interviews Fetish Model and Performer Sabrina Fox, answering listener questions and including a "live" review of the Punishment Strap from Extreme Restraints. Remember to use your "graydancer" coupon for an extra 5% off.

Also, Jujun, the sequel to Graydancer's novel of erotic magic, has been serialized in audiobook format on Podiobooks.com. Check out http://www.podiobooks.com/title/jujun to get chapter 1 FREE. The book will be published in a few months.

Ropecast 8-22-08

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:44:00 +0000

Graydancer reads listener mail from a Dutch Guy via Fetlife.com, then interviews Shibari Warrior at the Black Phoenix Dungeon. Also talk about events, about networking, and the triumph of our community over bigoted assholes.

Apologies for calling the dungeon "Dark Phoenix" - I was too much of an X-man fan in my youth, I guess.

Ropecast 8-12-08: Mia on Top!

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:46:00 +0000

Graydancer talks about events like Asylum4 and SpankFest, muses on giggling, shares an interview with Mia of "I Want Your Sex" podcast, and rants just a bit.

Other links:
Best Sex Bloggers
The Studio Chicago

Sponsored by Twisted Monk, maker of the finest hand-conditioned organic hemp rope in the galaxy. Happy Birthday, Brother!

Ropecast: the ART of Rita

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:15:00 +0000

Graydancer and Rita Seagrave present the Audible Rope Theatre of Rita: a scene between them recorded explicitly for your listening pleasure.

Mistress Ardenne of Rapture NYC

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:27:00 +0000

Mistress Ardenne, of Rapture NYC, talks rope, dominance, and dommelets over breakfast with Graydancer.

Ropecast Bulletin 6-30-08

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:08:00 +0000

Just a couple of additions/corrections to the most recent podcast.

Ropecast 6-29-2008: The Roots of Rope

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:20:00 +0000

Gray heeds a listener's call to return to his roots in rope, with a primer on the basics of working rope into your kink. Updates on the ART of Rita, Graydancer's upcoming travel, plus a guest skit by the Garageband Nawashi Singers.

Links mentioned:

For the finest hemp, 4-strand, silk, bamboo, and other special colors and exotic weaves: Our Sponsor, Twisted Monk You can get free samples of his rope (only pay for shipping) by contacting the Abbey via his site.

Flax & Jute from Kinkyropes.com and DV8House

Graydancer's Amazon Store, for Kinky Books

Baltimore Erotic Arts Festival

TESFest

Graydancer and Ms. Behavin' Perform

Ropecast 6-19-08: Tristan Taormino Opening Up

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:04:00 +0000

Gray interviews Tristan Taormino, author of Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships.

There are also a few spots left on Rita for your sponsorship of the ART of Rita. The ART itself will take place on July 10th, but her available limbs, etc. are going fast. To be a part of it, visit graydancer.com!

ropecast 6-7-08

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:13:00 +0000

First, Uli from Germany shares with us a gallery of Araki's work.

Next, lots of concerned feedback about the recent Electroporn podcast which reviewed eXtreme Restraints suspension frame and Deluxe Digital Power Box. Graydancer addresses the safety issues and reminds you of the special offer from eXtreme Restraints to the podcast listeners.

Finally, Graydancer announces the beginning of his Eastern Junket in July and offers you the opportunity to sponsor the Art of Rita, with prizes and premiums from Twisted Monk and more...
Master K's interview transcribed for the website!

Ropecast 5-30-08 Electroporn

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:17:00 +0000

Graydancer talks a bit about shibaricon, reviews Extreme Restraints' Sex Swing Stand, and then guest Arielle gives a live, very sexy review of the Power Box. This one is basically porn, folks...but listen for a special discount from Extreme Restraints.

Also, the Full Interview with Master K is now available for download. Apologies for the disparate audio levels; I worked on it as much as I could, but dammit, Jim, I'm a rigger, not a sound engineer.

ADDENDUM: Several people have expressed concern that I placed electrodes on Arielle's breasts in the podcast, when the general guideline is no e-stim above the waist. I have addressed these concerns in my other blog. Please read there before you email me with comments. Thank you!

ADDENDUM 2: Special thanks to Evan the KinkyCrafter for fixing many of the sound levels on the Master K interview. Interestingly, he did the same thing I did (ran it through the levelator) but it worked much better for him. Thanks also to Chaos for offering to help.

Ropecast 5-15-08

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:57:00 +0000

Join the Post-GRUE pancake breakfast in Minneapolis as we discuss scene etiquette and new kinky games. Graydancer recommends a new podcast, and then it's a feature interview with the great rope switch Vincenza.

Be sure to listen for a special deal from Extreme Restraints!

Photo courtesy of Lochai.

Ropecast 4-25-08: Master K Interview and More!

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:44:00 +0000

Graydancer pimps the greatest kink gear out there, from Twisted Monk hemp to KinkyRopes jute to a new Graydancer discount from Extreme Restraints. Then it's news from Beyond Leather, and then our Feature: Part two of the interview with Master K.

Also featured: Lee Harrington's Passion and Soul and Lochai's AltPresenter.com.

Email comments to Graydancer@gmail.com!

Ropecast AbbySpank!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:42:00 +0000

Graydancer makes good on a promised 50 spankings for his sponsors of the Vegas-L.A.-Vegas trip earlier this year.

Ropecast 3-7-08

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:02:00 +0000

Graydancer challenges the other ropetops to come up a more surreal rope scene than the one pictured here. Got one you think qualifies? Why not bring it to the St. Louis GRUE at the end of March?

In today's ropecast, listener mail is answered, with recommendations for gay male bondage at MenInRope.com and via Van Darkholme's Male Bondage book. Some embarrassingly complimentary email is also acknowledged, with Rita Seagrave's beauty described in historic terms.

Then it's on to interviews with Lochai and Lee Harrington, with special attention paid to the upcoming Beyond Leather event in April.

Ropecast: 3 Years and Still Talkin'

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:58:00 +0000

Ropecast 2-20-2008

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:14:00 +0000

Topic

   â    New Ropecast Hotline: 608-554-2170
   â    Jake's BondageCast:
for people without itunes you can listen online on the web site.
bondagecast.libsyn.com

Traeonna: Another order of business...regarding the word "sukebe" that I hear used on your podcast. I wanted to confirm something. I am unfamiliar with "sukebe" the way you spelled it on one podcast. I was wondering if perhaps it was actually "sukebei" (kana ï?ïï?ïï?ïï?ï) [ kanji åå or åï?ïå]. Or perhaps this is one of those Japanese words where they sometimes drop off a letter and it's actually either way. Do you happen to know? I thought I was up on my Japanese "perv" terms (hentai, tousakusha, bukkake, futanari, panchira, paizuri, ecchi), but apparently not. Anyhow, it's been bugging me, so I thought I should ask (as it's not something I feel comfortable asking my two Japanese gal pals).

GRUEs (Graydancer's Ropetastic Unconference Extravaganza)...do you post when these will be anywhere or are they all invite only?"
   â stgruey.pbwiki.com is the "GRUE in the Lou"

   â Vocabulary words:

Yarima & Yariman: "Fuck-devil" and "Cock-loving pussy"

* "Sukebe" (pervert) From InstantExpert: "I practiced [Midori's] sukebe face all weekend. Wide eyes, tongues stuck out, boob grabbing hands. It was perhaps the funniest thing I'd ever seen."

â Jack Elfrink: "Your two recent podcasts where you talking about very big rope (your trip to Mexico) and very small rope (the 5' interview with Midori) has me thinking that your listeners could help me with a special project I am working on.

In workshops that I give, people ask what length of rope they should use. I never give a fixed answer. If the partner you are tying is under five feet tall and 90 pounds soaking wet, you will need a different length of rope for them than if you are tying a big burly guy built like a linebacker. The rope you use must be matched to the size of your primary play partner. This is why I answer with my 'double double double' rule.

Have whoever you will be tying stand with arms extended out to their side and measure from fingertip to fingertip. Double that length. This gives the basic short length good for tying wrists together or spread eagle to the bedposts. Double THAT length. This is the basic medium length good for rope bras, hogties, and general purpose work. Double THAT length. This is the basic long length good for rope corsets or full body harnesses.

Naturally this is not exact. Skinnier people will need slightly less than this and fatter people more. Japanese style bondage would need slightly more while 'damsel in distress' style would need significantly less. But it is a good general guideline that gets people into the right range and is extremely easy to remember and
calculate.

What I am looking for is a kind of measured-to-the-body guideline that works for rope diameter as well. Diameter confuses people more than length. Is a 5/16 inch diameter rope more or less than a 3/8 inch? What is 4mm converted into imperial units? Bigger body types need thicker rope than smaller body types, but how much bigger or smaller.

What I would like is an easy to remember way of determining the
diameter of rope needed based on the size of the partner you are
tying.

Listeners can contact you and I will listen to their answers on the
show. Or they can email me directly at me(at)jackelfrink.com

Nawashi Promo

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:36:00 +0000

Please feel free to grab & use this promo in any podcast or other audio medium you like. Special thanks to Rita Seagrave and Cunningminx for their contributions.

Ropecast 2-5-08: Hot Bi Babe Edition

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:59:00 +0000

The Hot Bi Babe Edition:

First, Nyxx tells us about her experience dying rope using the Knotty Boys Method, and explains her reasons for the DIY approach and suggestions for lengths for a basic rope kit.

Then an on-the-spot report from the scene of Savage13lossom's photoshoot for the upcoming "Necro-Night" at Madison's Sabbat de Sade. Karcus, Flesh Tailor Supreme, talks about surgeon's knots, cross-contamination, and his subject pushes our comfort zone with country music.

Finally, in the second part of the recent interview with Midori, the idea of "Performance" headspace, the myth of monolithic shibari, and the One Great Rule of Rope Bondage is discovered to have been coined by, of all people, Steve Eley: "Have fun."

In other news:

Shibaricon Approacheth!
So doth Beyond Leather!
Nawashi is now a podiobook!
The AdultRopeArts List remains Awesome!
Thanks for your emails; as the Ropecast completes its third year on teh interwebs, it's the most wonderful reward of all to hear from you all.

Email your comments to Graydancer, and if you're feeling generous, please donate at his website, to keep us going.

The Ropecast: Remember, it's sex, all about the knot...

Ropecast 1-25-08: 5 Feet, 2 Sukebes and 1 Evil Mind

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:05:00 +0000

Coming back with a vengeance, Graydancer tells you where to get jute, talks about Mitchel Evans' upcoming show, and has special guest Midori discussing the uses of 5' rope and more!

Links:

DV8House on eBay
Mitchel Evans
Sex 2.0 Conference
Polyweekly
The Ropecast Amazon Store
and
Planet Midori

Ropecast 1-5-08: A Year of Kinky Events!

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:11:00 +0000

--Studies on Hogties
--Why You Should Admit you're kinky
--Great websites from the Leather Leadership Conference, the Instant Expert, Rita Seagrave, and other kinksters!

Also a few upcoming events:

Sinsations in Leather
Beyond Leather ( and a chance to have your fantasies come true!)
Shibaricon!

Send feedback to Graydancer.

Ropecast 12-18-07: The MI-GRUE!!

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:11:00 +0000

The Michigan Trip! Graydancer (with special Co-Host Ms. Behavin) talks about the Michigan GRUE, including what do Doms, subs, & switches really want? Also Ann Arbor's TNG, the Complication, and Big Rope!

Ropecast 12-4-07: Bienvenidos a Mexico!

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:27:00 +0000

El Cast de Cuerda en Mexico! Graydancer talks about the trip to Mexico, interviews Ama D.F. and Munsterprince, and encourages you to buy Monk's panties and register for Shibaricon.

Ropecast 11-27-07: Vegas Revue & Mexican Bondage!

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:03:00 +0000

Hear Rita Seagrave's commentary on a couple of erotic Vegas shows, thanks to the sponsors of the Ropecast Tour (especially TheControlEnthusiast.com and Ropeoptica), and a primer for a bondage vocabulary to take south of the border into Mexico. Bonus! A question from the Nylon Enthusiast answered...

If you're wondering how to subscribe to the Ropecast, the easiest way is to go to http://feeds.feedburner.com/ropecast and use the big orange subscription button. Or you can open up iTunes, click on "Advanced" in the top menu, select "Subscribe to Podcast" and paste that url (http://feeds.feedburner.com/ropecast) into the box. That will get you good and subscribed.

You can also listen to the Ropecast directly via your web browser here, and also download the actual MP3 files. Remember, nothing says "I Love You" this holiday season like a Ropecast mix CD. If you're looking for archived Ropecasts, there are some still at the old site .

Enjoy!

Bonus! December Ropecast Calendar

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:03:00 +0000

An early holiday gift for you all: this PDF, suitable for high-quality printing, is a December calendar featuring some ropework by Graydancer, featuring the lovely Alegra as photographed by My Wife Bound.

If you'd like to fill your 2008 with similar calendars, visit http://www.graydancer.com and click on the "donate" button. $12 will guarantee you a monthly delivery of similar artwork to your inbox all year long. Subscriptions are only offered through the month of December, though, so sign up now...

Ropecast on the Road, 11-15-07

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:42:00 +0000

On the road in Vegas and L.A., segments of interviews with Amy Gahran and the Queen of Spain in Vegas and an in-depth (heh, heh) interview with Regina Lynn, sex columnist for Wired Magazine.

After this podcast, a bonus will be coming your way: a free Ropecast calendar, suitable for high-quality printing, for December. If you're interested in having your 2008 be rope-tastic as well, drop me a line at graydancer@gmail.com.

Ropecast Halloween 2007

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:10:00 +0000

Commentary on basic rope tie videos by Twisted Monk, Listener Mail & reactions to "Nawashi", review of Law & Order, & charming conversation with MeganMarie the Co-Ho

n00b corner: Twisted Monk's 2-Column Tie Video Commentary
Link to Nawashi, free e-book and trade paperback.
Mark of DV8 House- Jute rope
Come see Graydancer at Blogworld Expo
And donations to the travel fund got MeganMarie's nekkid ass spanked in your honor!

Ropecast 10-24-07

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:57:00 +0000

Listener Mail, Graydancer plugs Juliet from SubKnit and Mistress Matisse, a preview of kinbaku on Law & Order, and what goes into a basic RopeKit? Note the REALLY meta info-picture...

Ropecast 10-14-07: A Foundation of Rope, Self-Bondage, and Erotica Reviews

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:48:00 +0000

Graydancer gets back to basics: Why rope? Why NOT rope? What is your Defining Moment in Kink and how can you get there?

The Unfortunate Death of a Reverend is discussed with kink expert Mrs. B, and a review of Roxy Harte's "Sacred Secrets".

Plus a special offer just for YOU! Get your free download of Graydancer's e-book "Nawashi"

Ropecast 9-21-2007: the DrunkCast!

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:43:00 +0000

In an effort to be noticed by the Religious Right and castigated like Polyweekly, Graydancer and friends produce the "Drunkcast", proving that talking about kinky websites, Midori Action Figures, and erotica podcasts can be as giggleful and raunchy as any public restroom inhabited by an Iowan senator.

Linklove:

Our sponsor, Twisted Monk.
Viviane's Sex Carnival
Inside Gloria's Oversexed Mind
Nobilis Erotica
(note: this was erroneously reported on the podcast. The above link is correct. Sorry, Nobilis)
Midwest Teen Sex Show
Polyamory Weekly

and check out Graydancer's recently released e-book, Nawashi, at Lulu.com

Presenting: the Babe-O-Mat

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:56:00 +0000

This was one of the fun stunts at the Babes-in-Tieland event this weekend put on by C K of the Minnesota Bondage group. The evening started with a gallery of various bondage forms, from military bondage in full dress blues to a delicate Korean woman in her first kikkou-style karada to a hot Damsel-in-Distress in arm binders and fedora.

My own model, Symetrie, spent nearly 45 minutes inverted, a testament to the power of yoga to preserve one's kinky stamina. She then came out of that (and several variations) raring for more, including the idea to try this. QT_141592 and A_Petite_Blonde are the other two "babes" in this Babe-O-Mat, and they had a lot of fun. More pics are hopeful, but the best view is one that only my eyes saw.

I lay underneath them, watching their happy faces and boobies rotate above me. The dancer in me took over, and I asked them to grasp each others hands and push out. This resulted in a lovely bell-shaped arch ("I want that on my Xmas tree" one bystander muttered) for about five seconds - then they all came crashing back to the center. To bump heads, you might think...but no! The female form is graced with bumpers to prevent such accidents from happening, and they ended up just kind of...well...boinging against each other for a bit.

Many thanks to the group for inviting me up and letting me play in their sandbox. Looking forward to the next trip...

Ropecast 9-5-07: Erotica from Toronto

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:21:00 +0000

Graydancer and Co-Ho MeganMarie present:

More feedback from GRUE participants; a plug for the Two Knotty Boys on YouTube from a Hot Rope Chick; corrections about DenverBound, and our feature: "Amphora", an original erotic tale written and read by JPR.

Send feedback to graydancer@gmail.com, or call the Ropecast Line at 206-202-4270.

Ropecast 8-29-07: Takedown!

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:23:00 +0000

More feedback on the GRUE, and announcing an official sponsor's return: this Podcast now a part of the TwistedMonk.com family! And our main feature: an interview with NullMoniker on Takedown & Abduction Scenes. Email Graydancer@gmail.com, or phone in comments at 206-202-4270

Ropecast 8-23-07: The GRUEcast

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:17:00 +0000

Answering a listener question about how to attend parties where your ex is scening, Cunningminx weighs in. Then Graydancer and MeganMarie talk about the GRUE, with excerpts from the proceedings. More info on the GRUE at http://www.graydancer.com.

Hello, Escape Podders!

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:02:00 +0000

Just a quick welcome to anyone visiting us from Escape Pod. While it may seem that we've only got a couple of 'casts here, that's because we recently moved from the Podshow and are in the process of slowly getting the archives here. A new episode of the Ropecast, talking about our recent encounter with the GRUE will be uploaded tonight, so come back, or press that subscription button now. And thanks, Steve, for asking me to read the Sundial Brigade. It was a lot of fun.

Ropecast on the Road, 8-6-07

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:28:00 +0000

recorded on the roads of WI and IL in between play dates, play parties, and rope classes, Graydancer and Meganinmadison talk about meeting new people, fun & games when tied to a hot bi babe, and the definition of a "floggy-poo".

Ropecast 7-31-07

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:31:00 +0000

A call for floorwork; Graydancer's opinion on rules vs. principles; Rope Erotica read by La Princesse; and special announcement: the Ropecast is MOVING! Point your browsers to ropecast.net from now on!