subMERGE: The Podcast

🎙 Episode 35 🎙 with The Russian is out now, We give everyone the 411, the inside scoop, the dirty details of Beyond Vanilla 2022. We talk all about the convention life, how we got there, what happened, and life changing moments that occurred during the weekend. Find her on fet @The Russian Shout outs in today's episode: @TheRussian @SkankyPaperBoy @Echo_Of_Beast @TrueBeast @FlyingAnvil @SweetSalt...

Join Leia and Mistress Madison as we spill the tea on all things CKC Kinky Campout 2022 from two first timers! We talk all about her first experience driving a pony cart with Master Handfull’s beautiful ponies, experimenting with different roles without worrying about titles, kinky olympics antics, camp memories and more! Shout outs in today’s episode: @KCKinkyCampout @Consent_KC, @SkankyPaperBoy...

Join Leia Leone as she chats with Beast and Echo, International Master/slave 2022 Title Holders. We talk about their journey into kink and competitions, their busy travel schedule and all the classes and speeches they have lined up for the the coming months! You can see Beast and echo at Beyond Vanilla September 23-25 in Dallas or visit their website www.beast-and-echo.com for other upcoming event...

Join Leia in the Den of The Danes as she sits down with Daemon Danes to discuss his journey into poly life, his first experiences with kink, and how his 24/7 M/s household is run. Daemon Danes is an alternative lifestyle enthusiast, knowledge worker, and somewhat of an icon or anti-hero to many in the Fetish community. He is the proud patriarch of a 24/7, M/s poly family known as the “Danes”, who...

Put on your scuba gear because we are subMERGING into deep waters with Master Brett Turner! We talk about his journey into kink, and take a deep dive into DD/lg and Big/little relationships, dynamics, contracts and more! Brett is an ex-president of the Dallas Leatherheart Clan, founding member of LHC-Austin, Mr Austin GEAR 2019, and has organized the Austin Ageplay Social since 2012. Age play, beh...

Happy 30th Episode! Mother Russia and Leia Leone talk all about attending munches, conventions, and play parties as a newbie! You all know the Russian by now, but to learn more, check her out on Fet at TheRussian. Books I recommend! "Power Circuits" by Raven Kaldera   Shout outs in today's episode include: Aaron Barbee, Lee Harrington, Mama Gail, Master Kupkake, Beast and Echo, Jack Thompson, Beyo...

Join Leia Leone as she sits down with boy Kage. We talk about title holder's commitments, BDSM apparel, and making fun sadistic toys! boy Kage (he/him) is a former Mister Texas Bear Round Up (2018) and the Beartriach of the Route 66 Leather Bear (2020-21) title. He is a founding member of the Texas Puppy Club, and an active member of the Lonestar boys of Leather, the DFW Kennel Club, and the Dalla...

Leia sits down with Master Kupcake, founder of New Orleans Girls of Leather. We chat all about invasives,  leather girls, and educating the community.  Kupkake is a twisted, primal, blood loving, sadomasochistic, Queer Leatherperson. As a Louisiana born southern girl who now resides in Mississippi she has been involved in the kink and Leather communities for over two decades, she began her kink jo...

Join us this week for not ONE but TWO amazing guests on subMERGE! Leia, The Russian and Flying Anvil chat all about Polyamory and how it works for them, others, and how many different ways polyamory can be structured and work for people! Flying Anvil has been in the kink scene for over 17 years, he's a kinkster, a maker, a voyeur, and a professional napper!  From Flying Anvil: I like building and...

Leia sits down with Mama Gail, Women's International Leather Legacy title holder to talk all about Route 66 kink weekend, discovering leather community at a young age, and how she finds my voice super sexy!  Mama Gail (she/her) is based in Tulsa where her love of leather/levi found a place. She is Women’s International Leather Legacy 2018 and passionate about creating #LovingLeatherSpaces wherever...

Please welcome your NEW MR ROUTE 66 LEATHER @Sir_Athens357 ! We talk all about his journey into running for title and his experience this past weekend in Oklahoma City for the Route 66 Leather competition. Special shout outs to all the producers, judges, contestants, handlers and the KC Community for the time, love and support! (He/Him) Athens is a Queer leatherman who leads a poly Master\slave ho...

Leia sits down with Aaron Barbee in the Leather Masters studio to talk about the history of Leather Masters and the grand reopening of the shop this weekend, July 16th, 2022 in Westport,KCMO, formerly known as EM City. We discuss his journey into kink, leather creativity, and scandalous stories from previous employers! You don't miss this one! www.leathermasters.com Aaron is originally from centra...

Join host Leia Leone as she sits down with Whistler from Fet to discuss his journey to discovering asexuality and his experience in solo polyamory. We talk about figuring out how you identify, using labels for better understanding versus traps, and how you should be your own primary partner first and foremost in all relationships.  Whistler (he / him) is an asexual dominant from Oklahoma City who...

We're going live this week to review this past weeks news and updates on the abysmal decision made by SCOTUS and how it affects our rights, as uterus owners and kinksters in general, and also, what YOU can do to get involved and hope for change.  Keep Our Clinics Votesaveamerica.com Liberateabortion.org National Network of Abortion Funds *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUA...

Welcome Master Handfull to the show! We chat this episode about Pony Play and everything to do with it!!! The leather, the harnesses, the bells, OH MY!! Master Handfull has been active in both the local and regional community for over 30 years. He is currently a member of several groups. Regularly participating in events, as well as teaching educational classes on Pony Play, needles, whips, depriv...

The Russian and Leia come to you from The Russian's bed to talk about cancel culture and how it happens in our communities. We discuss everything from consent violations, feelings of discomfort with kinksters and whether the toilet paper goes over or under. These are the hard hitting questions.  The Russian moved to the US at a young age, but maintains deep roots in her heritage as a Russian/Armen...

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️  This week's episode is a very sensitive topic and I want to give everyone a heads up about potentially triggering information. We discuss childhood trauma and some stories shared may be very uncomfortable for listeners to hear. Listen with caution, wear headphones and please enjoy this week's episode.     cookieBhavani joins Leia to discuss safe and healthy ways to explore l...

Join Leia and Colly in the Lion’s Den as they dive deep into service! We talk about anticipating your top’s needs before they ask and other ways to kick your service up a notch! Colly is a kinky and quirky, service oriented s-type. Leader of the KC Kinky Book Club, member of The Rat Pack, co- host of WRACK... chronicling her journey through learning and giving Valet Service. Head over to our Patre...

Welcome bloodyvixen, aka puppy, to the subMERGE podcast! We chat about fireplay, blood play, rope play, and mostly, pet play! We also discuss how past traumas can be healed and processed through responsible BDSM. Puppy is an owned slave to Sir_Athens357 and poly with him and athens_owned (puppy’s alpha). Puppy learned about kink at a young age and explored for many years before finding their Maste...

Join Leia and SweetKittensPurr as they discuss how being a feminist while being a submissive is the true definition of a woman's right to choose what she wants. She shares her personal experience with sexual assault and how it affected her and her dynamic deeply. SweetKittensPurr is a doctoral candidate specializing in Women’s Studies; she holds degrees in American History, Gender Studies and adva...

BoundToNothing is back again, and he and Leia are answering listener questions from the subMERGE group on Fet. If you haven’t joined yet, head over to groups on FetLife and join subMERGE! All our links are posted there, discussion forums for recommended guests and listener topics and questions that you want to hear about on the show! For an exclusive video of todays show, and other shows, head ove...

Welcome Lee Harrington to subMERGE as he sits down with Leia to discuss everything from educating kinksters, to gender and role fluidity in dynamics, to ideas for better inclusivity within the community.  Lee Harrington (he/him) is an internationally known spiritual and erotic authenticity educator, gender explorer, eclectic artist, and award-winning author and editor on erotic and sacred experien...

Welcome Hardy Haberman to subMERGE to chat with Leia about the evolution of old school to current day Leather lifestyle, energy exchange in scenes, and playing with pain through changing your mindset about it. We discuss the importance of supporting sex workers and their ability to vet their clients online, without the interference of government legislation. Visit https://www.woodhullfoundation.or...

Buckle up for Rancid B!#@h Bella as Leia learns all about her childhood as an African American raised in Mississippi, living with albinism and her journey into kink all the way to Kansas City. We talk about her struggles with racism and colorism, how being “different” can be turned into something positive in the long run, and how recovering from narcissistic abuse and codependency changes your ent...

Leia is joined virtually by 2018 International Ms Leather AngelaLeather this week to talk about her journey into kink all the way from Australia to the US and the sequence of events that got her into the Leather Community and competitions. We chat about the differences in scenes in each country and what goes into running for title. We also discuss Risk Aware play and share our story of how we effe...