Dan & Renee

Vanilla with a Side of Kink

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Welcome to the Vanilla with a Side of Kink. Winner 2024 W3 Award: Podcast Lifestyle Category Winner 2023 W3 Award: Podcast Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2023 Webby Award Honoree Lifestyle Podcast 2023 Nominee People's Choice Podcast Awards: Society & Culture and Leisure This podcast is one couple's journey into the world of kink and polyamory. It's a podcast for all you normal Joe citizens who are be-bopping around the world out there, who have some questions and some curiosities about things you don’t even know that you want to know about. Maybe you are looking to add some spice to your c...

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Dan & Renee

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154. Fortune Cookies, Painted Ladies, and Oswald's Abduction! 05.07.2026 32:01

Send us Fan Mail The tail of a trip to the city on a hill. Join our heroes as they discover, San Francisco! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla wi...

153. Dan and Renee Travel Excellently Together 22.06.2026 31:30

Send us Fan Mail The month of July is busy with the Leather Realm at San Diego Pride and the Open House for the All Good Things Center. Then they begin to travel excellently together. Where you ask? Well, you will have to listen to find out! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www....

152. Renee Starts Crazing! 08.06.2026 30:17

Send us Fan Mail The emotional load is starting to create the beginnings of stress marks in the relationship. Renee's partners provide support and guidance while Dan remains oblivious to what is happening otherwise. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.co...

151. Considering All Good Things 25.05.2026 32:30

Send us Fan Mail The All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance and All Things Considered Counseling are finally open for business! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Accepta...

150. Dan and Renee Start Seeing Things Differently 11.05.2026 30:03

Send us Fan Mail Life is changing, and the future is hopeful, but unknown. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Podcast

149. Daniel Gets A Color! 27.04.2026 33:53

Send us Fan Mail Multiple dates with boyfriends and a sex party. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Podcast

148. Cheese Sleeves! 13.04.2026 31:37

Send us Fan Mail It is finally here . . . Renee's 55th Birthday episode. So, what does that have to do with Cheese sleeves? You'll have to listen to find out. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center f...

147. It is All Fun and Games Until Dan is Astounded! 30.03.2026 31:19

Send us Fan Mail An astonishing event happens at an event that leaves Dan steaming mad! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink -...

146. Birthday Month Off to A Great Start! 16.03.2026 30:04

Send us Fan Mail May is Renee's birthday month, yes month! And it is full of celebrations and surprises. May 2024, does not disappoint! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptanc...

145. A New Normal & Happiness Found 02.03.2026 34:30

Send us Fan Mail Our heroes now find that life shifts gears as job hunting takes center stage. The poly-family continues to thrive and Renee realizes something that changes her internally. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All...

144. Calendar-ing, Connections, and Cleanout 16.02.2026 30:07

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our heroes continue with their new normal and find that calendar-ing is a thing. Both kinky and non-kinky connections are trying to be made, while Renee experiences the joy of weight-loss. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.c...

143. Coming Out and Coming to Terms 02.02.2026 28:52

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Renee shares her kink and polyamorous life with her family. And then confronts someone who should have known better. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity an...

142. Watchout for the Ides of March, Too 19.01.2026 30:05

Send us Fan Mail In our last episode, we learned that our hero Dan received life-changing news that now has him and Renee contemplating a new course of action. Plus, Renee's love life starts to heat up! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new...

141. Beware the Nones of March! 05.01.2026 30:52

Send us Fan Mail Season 8 begins with an event that shakes our heroes in ways they never expected! And starts the period known as, Season 8. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptanc...

140. Oh, There You Are. 29.09.2025 30:49

Send us Fan Mail As Renee's relationship with Michael continues to grow a new someone appears. This episode marks the end of Season 7 in our podcast journey. Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for I...

139. The Princess Fights The Tooth Fairy 15.09.2025 31:26

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our princess is still recovering from her surgery, eating a liquid diet, when something unexpected cracks up! Talk about hard water! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center fo...

138. Crossing the Fleshhold! 01.09.2025 34:03

Send us Fan Mail Our heroes cross an important mark in their relationship! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Podcast

137. Renee has Gastric Bypass Surgery 18.08.2025 33:02

Send us Fan Mail The day of Renee's surgery has finally arrived! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Podcast

136. Two Daddies and A Babygirl! 04.08.2025 31:45

Send us Fan Mail January 2024 starts with a whirl, a trip, and a babygirl getting lost! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink -...

135. A Kiss to Build A Dream On 28.07.2025 34:54

Send us Fan Mail Dan goes to his 2nd sex party and things with Michael start to heat up! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink -...

134. Mr. SirKnottyDan Goes to a Sex Party! 21.07.2025 31:09

Send us Fan Mail The first of December brought a couple of first for our heroes and one is Dan goes to his first sex party! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Gr...

133. Cooking, Coffee, and Kitchen Tables 14.07.2025 32:34

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving take our heroes out to visit family and friends. A coffee date starts something and Dan is going to his first sex party! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good...

132. Almost At A Breaking Point! 07.07.2025 30:47

Send us Fan Mail Renee visits the Urgent Care, the move goes forward, and Dan gets help! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink -...

131. As The Merry-Go-Round Turns! 30.06.2025 32:17

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our heroes receive a notice that brings a big change for two family members, and a new event starts at All Tied Up San Diego! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclus...

130. Seeking Out New Life And New Civilizations 23.06.2025 33:00

Send us Fan Mail Finn is at training, and our heroes travel for a special event! Visit our website: www. VanillawithaSideofKink.com Instagram: VanillawithaSideofKink Also, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www. AllTiedUpSanDiego.com And our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group: Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Pod...