Frisky North of 60

Steve explains what happens at a dungeon party and tells us why he has a role to play in helping other shy kinksters feel comfortable and safe coming out of the closet. He also speaks about his desire to expand consensual interactions in the kink community and beyond. 

Skiing and dating are popular Yukon pastimes but do they mix? We speak to a skier who says there's nothing like a date in the mountains followed by dinner in a cozy backcountry cabin to get to know someone on a deeper level. But, hooking up at a ski race after-party can be fun too....

Alaska and the Yukon share a more than 2,000 km (1,300 mi.) border, and while these northern neighbours have many things in common, there are also some distinct differences about dating in "The Last Frontier." 

Happy Valentine's Day! To join us on this day of celebrating love and connection, we have Jeramy's story of how he and his partner co-created their open marriage. From small-town Alberta to small-town Whitehorse, Jeramy shares his journey into polyamory and how he and his wife make it work.

People can find love in the most unexpected of places--even when they come from opposite ends of the world. Enter Michelle and Cyprian, newcomers to Canada. The setting is Keno City, once home to one of the richest silver deposits in the world. This tiny, isolated community of fifteen or so residents is also host to a free grassroots music and film festival. From festivals to freedom camping, Fris...

Sarah left Whitehorse at age 19 for sights, sounds, and schooling down south. She returned several years later, fresh from a breakup. Sarah tells us what it was like starting to date in her hometown with a fresh perspective, and what she discovered about her city--and herself--along the way.

Yukoners love dogs. At least, many do. But our canine friends can get in the way of our loves lives, particularly if they require a lot of time and energy. KB's dogs fall into that category, but she wouldn't have it any other way. 

Jordan and his guest, Mike, discuss the power of men's support organizations and their influence on Mike's journey of self-discovery through open relationships. From Burning Man to Mankind Project revelations, this intimate conversation explores some of the keys to making any relationship work. 

Is spending your whole life with the same person the ultimate demonstration of love? What are the alternatives? Karen, a life-long monogamist by default rather than intention, spoke to "Jack" and "Jill" about their journey into polyamory and how it deepened their relationship with each other. In this episode, Karen distills what she learned in a conversation with Jordan.     

Think your dating prospects are dire? Imagine living somewhere with only five single people within a decade of your age. In the second of two episodes from Karen's summer 2020 road trip in northern B.C., she meets Erica, a vibrant 30-year-old woman who loves her town despite the dismal dating options. 

Karen and her friend Kristy went on a road trip in the summer of 2020 with three objectives: trail running, sampling tasty craft beer, and checking out the online dating scene. One of their brave dates was willing to share his experience dating in Smithers, a town on the Yellowhead Highway in northern B.C., nestled between the Babine and Hudson Bay mountain ranges.

Karen thinks men seeking women on Tinder have an unfair advantage-namely, more options! In the second episode about the ins and outs of the dating app in the Yukon, she and Jordan go through his Tinder options. Could Jordan, a vegan, date a woman who spends her weekends fishing and hunting?

In the first of two episodes looking at Tinder, we put Karen's profile under the microscope and discuss the array of men seeking women using the app in the Yukon. Karen and Jordan also share their personal dos and don'ts for online dating. Unsolicited dick pics, for example. Hard no. 

From sleeping in a frozen wall tent to canoeing upriver at midnight, it's Karen McColl's turn to be in the hot seat as cohost Jordan Patrick grills her about dating in the Yukon and why she decided to stay single for an entire year. 

Host Karen McColl grills co-host Jordan Patrick about his experiences dating in the Yukon. Jordan also explains his part in a viral video involving bagpipes and bhangra dancing, and how he avoided a "love square" in Japan. 

Dating in the North... Brrrr! Except when it's really hot. Meet Karen and Jordan, hosts of Frisky North of 60.