Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Society & Culture
Business
Sports
History
Fiction
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
00:00 / 00:00
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/b8/42/37/b84237d8-eed3-c425-4dcf-98c081c3aa7b/mza_2049231341849695149.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Julius Marques
102 episodes
10 hours ago
Send us a text We sit at the fire with Shannon Elliott to unpack losing yourself in a relationship, finding your values again, and building boundaries that hold. From red flags to safe words to dating parents while child-free, we trade fixes for clarity and negotiation. • solo poly identity versus escalator expectations • awareness, willingness, and capacity to change • partner as collaborator not classroom • problems with “training a submissive” framing • negotiation before scenes and in pu...
Show more...
Relationships
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Sexuality,
Science,
Social Sciences
RSS
All content for Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast is the property of Julius Marques and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Send us a text We sit at the fire with Shannon Elliott to unpack losing yourself in a relationship, finding your values again, and building boundaries that hold. From red flags to safe words to dating parents while child-free, we trade fixes for clarity and negotiation. • solo poly identity versus escalator expectations • awareness, willingness, and capacity to change • partner as collaborator not classroom • problems with “training a submissive” framing • negotiation before scenes and in pu...
Show more...
Relationships
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Sexuality,
Science,
Social Sciences
Episodes (20/102)
Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Boundaries, Red Flags, And Growth with Author, Shannon Elliot | S4 EP104
Send us a text We sit at the fire with Shannon Elliott to unpack losing yourself in a relationship, finding your values again, and building boundaries that hold. From red flags to safe words to dating parents while child-free, we trade fixes for clarity and negotiation. • solo poly identity versus escalator expectations • awareness, willingness, and capacity to change • partner as collaborator not classroom • problems with “training a submissive” framing • negotiation before scenes and in pu...
Show more...
2 days ago
44 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
From Pegging To Power Dynamics: What Happens When Couples Go Public With Their Kinks | S4 EP103
Send us a text What happens when couples reveal their kinks for the first time on camera? We pull up to the fire and break down the viral Truth or Drink format—where women confess desires like pegging, food play, and medical roleplay—to show how real-world communication can be safer, kinder, and way hotter than shock value. This isn’t about judging anyone’s turn-ons; it’s about building the skills to talk openly, hear a “no” with respect, and find creative pathways to a “yes” that honors cons...
Show more...
1 week ago
33 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
I’m Here To Cuddle, Not Diagnose | S4 EP102
Send us a text We explore how to stop therapizing friends and partners, set clean boundaries, and keep consent front and center when the urge to fix takes over. We share scripts, signs of receptivity, and how to find kink-aware, non-monogamy-competent support without burning out. • consent before giving advice • listening over fixing with partners • energy management and burnout cues • why friends can’t be therapists • simple boundary scripts that land • differentiating roles across the slas...
Show more...
2 weeks ago
31 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
From Small Talk to Real Connection: Communication Skills for Kink, Non-Monogamy, and Everyday Life | S4 EP101
Send us a text We explore how “vocal image” transforms consent talks, small talk, and relationship check‑ins, especially in kink and non‑monogamy. We share practical tools—melody, pace, volume, pauses, gestures—and reflect on shedding labels like “shy” or “introvert” through practice. • why communication habits matter more than labels • using melody, pace, volume, pause, and gesture • upgrading small talk into real connection • practicing skills beyond two tries to build ease • aligning voic...
Show more...
3 weeks ago
28 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
We hit 100 episodes, and the biggest lesson is simpler than you think... | S4 EP100
Send us a text We celebrate 100 episodes with gratitude, humor, and a clear message: just show up. From podcasting to conventions, improv, and ace-spectrum allyship, we share how tiny steps built a community around honest kink talk. • why the campfire theme holds space for taboo topics • what 100 episodes taught us about persistence and progress • how podcasting led to volunteering, teaching, and new friends • improv skills that improve consent, negotiation, and connection • ace-spectrum vie...
Show more...
1 month ago
31 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
“Are we really STILL saying ethical non‑monogamy?”—Julius has thoughts | S4 EP 99
Send us a text We dig into how communication, boundaries, and honesty make non‑monogamy work, and why adding “ethical” to the label misses the point. Julius shares practical skills for active listening, handling jealousy, scheduling across partners, and repairing after mistakes. • reframing “ethical” non‑monogamy as skills and consent • core pillars of communication, boundaries, and truth • personal non‑negotiables and spoken expectations • context for hard talks and when to pause • active l...
Show more...
1 month ago
31 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
From Crown to Kilt: Adventures of a Volunteer Supervisor at SmutLovers Con 2025 | S4 EP98
Send us a text Julius shares his third year volunteering at Smut Lovers Convention 2025 while reflecting on the challenges and joys of being an introvert in social spaces. • Teaching an improv panel for writers to help them develop characters and scenes for their books • Supervising the convention registration area and demo dungeon while wearing a crown and kilt • Experiencing cognitive dissonance between personal presentation and upbringing • Observing the excitement of readers meetin...
Show more...
1 month ago
33 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
The Adult Child: When Growing Up Gets Stuck | S4 EP97
Send us a text We dive deep into the fascinating concept of Puer Aeternus or "eternal youth" – a psychological pattern where adults remain stuck in adolescent mindsets well into adulthood. This episode unpacks how this manifests in fear of commitment, inability to follow through on projects, and constant daydreaming about potential without taking action. • Puer Aeternus describes charming, creative people who struggle with adult responsibilities • Fear of making wrong choices leads to decisi...
Show more...
1 month ago
35 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Anime, Kink, and Finding Your Community: My Weekend at Ecchi Expo Orlando 2025 | S4 EP96
Send us a text Julius shares his experience performing and teaching at Ecchi Expo Orlando 2025, an adult anime convention combining anime fandom with alternative lifestyle education in a consent-focused environment. • Explaining what "ecchi" is – the middle ground between mainstream anime and explicit hentai content • Performing adult improv comedy on the main stage at the convention • Teaching panels on anime genres and relationship anarchy • Experiencing the unique blend of anime fandom an...
Show more...
1 month ago
35 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Monogamy is a Social Construct, Not Our Biological Destiny | S4 EP95
Send us a text Evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin delivers groundbreaking research revealing monogamy as a social construct rather than our biological destiny, with satisfaction levels being equal between monogamous and polyamorous relationships. • Monogamy developed as a social control mechanism when civilization became more complex • Approximately 50% of supposedly monogamous households experience infidelity • Very few species in nature are truly sexually monogamous, including hum...
Show more...
2 months ago
37 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Primal Play isn't just what I do—it's who I am | S4 EP94
Send us a text Julius Marques dives into the wild world of Primal Play - the raw, instinctual expression of dominance and submission through animalistic behaviors. He shares his personal experiences and insights on this lesser-understood aspect of kink that revolves around instinct over structure. • Primal Play involves raw, instinctual expressions different from structured BDSM scenes • Distinguished from Pet Play - not focused on specific animals but on unleashing your inner beast • Typica...
Show more...
2 months ago
23 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Relationship Anarchy: Breaking Free from Expectations and Assumptions | Season 4 EP 93
Send us a text Relationship Anarchy is not just a buzzword but a lifestyle philosophy emphasizing intentional connections where each relationship exists independently, free from predetermined expectations or hierarchies. This episode explores why the relationship with yourself should be your primary focus and how Relationship Anarchy principles can benefit everyone, regardless of relationship structure. • Introduction to Relationship Anarchy as a serious topic with no fluff • The misconcepti...
Show more...
2 months ago
21 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
The Return (Again) of the Kinky Kampfire!! | Season 4 EP 92
Send us a text Julius Marques returns to the podcast after a hiatus, introducing his new vision as a "relationship spotter" rather than a coach or therapist. He shares his journey through imposter syndrome and his plans to teach relationship anarchy with unconventional techniques. • Taking time away from podcasting after questioning qualifications despite being invited as a guest on another show • Developing educational content on relationship anarchy for in-person workshops • Introducing th...
Show more...
3 months ago
17 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
The Social Probation Period | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 42
Send us a text Julius explores how different communities operate similarly despite their diverse interests and activities. He dives into his experiences navigating kink, board games, non-monogamy, geek culture, and improv communities, highlighting the universal patterns that emerge in each social group. • All communities have an approximately 90-day "probationary period" before truly accepting new members • People need to see you consistently show up before they open their inner circle ...
Show more...
6 months ago
39 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Put Down Your Phone and Wash Your Ass: Dating Advice Nobody Asked For | Advice Line 2 | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 41
Send us a text Julius explores the fundamental differences in how men and women communicate and the painful lack of education we receive about these differences before entering relationships. • Communication styles differ significantly between genders based on both biology and socialization • Men are typically raised to be solution-focused while women often communicate to process emotions • Active listening without trying to "fix" problems is a learned skill many men find physically uncomfor...
Show more...
7 months ago
36 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Bite-Sized Wisdom for a Full-Sized Life: Advice for Taboo Lifestylers | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 40
Send us a text We explore relationship anarchy's core principle that each relationship exists independently, challenging traditional hierarchies while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself first. • Relationship anarchy means treating each connection as independent from others, including your relationship with yourself • Growth happens through interaction with others, not in isolation – bringing trusted people into your process provides valuable perspe...
Show more...
7 months ago
37 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
You Can't Change Your Past, But Your Future Isn't Written Yet | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 39
Send us a text Starting life on the back foot doesn't mean you're destined to stay there. This raw, vulnerable episode challenges the notion that our beginnings dictate our endings, offering a candid look at overcoming disadvantage and finding forward momentum when everything seems stacked against you. We dive deep into what it means to grow up with fewer advantages – whether economically, socially, or in terms of family stability – and how these early circumstances shape our relationship wi...
Show more...
7 months ago
39 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
What Nobody Tells You About Dating When Sex Isn't Your Primary Attraction | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 38
Send us a text Navigating the dating world as someone on the asexual spectrum comes with unique challenges that many dating platforms simply weren't designed to address. Drawing from decades of personal experience across various dating platforms, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really means to date when sexual attraction isn't your primary motivation. The digital dating landscape often feels like it was built exclusively for those seeking immediate physical connections. For demi-attr...
Show more...
8 months ago
35 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
EP 49 | Taboo talks with a new friend! | Melanie Carolyn from Mom's Unboxed podcast
Send us a text Join us for a riveting conversation at the Kinky Kampfire as we explore the kaleidoscopic experiences of kink, alternative lifestyles, and the colorful journey of non-monogamy. In this episode, we chat with Melanie Carolyn, the dynamic host of Moms Unboxed podcast, whose personal insights into bisexuality, swinging, and group play spark genuine and thought-provoking dialogues. Melanie candidly shares her journey of self-discovery and the thrills of exploring desires, illuminati...
Show more...
8 months ago
51 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Rejection: The Universal Struggle | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 37
Send us a text Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? In this compelling episode of The Pillowfort Sessions, we dive into the complexities of rejection—the emotional turmoil it brings and why it affects us all. Our host shares relatable experiences and strategies for dealing with this very common, yet often painful, aspect of human interaction. Join us as we unravel physiological aspects behind why rejection hurts and explore its presence in various relationship forms. While most a...
Show more...
8 months ago
32 minutes

Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast
Send us a text We sit at the fire with Shannon Elliott to unpack losing yourself in a relationship, finding your values again, and building boundaries that hold. From red flags to safe words to dating parents while child-free, we trade fixes for clarity and negotiation. • solo poly identity versus escalator expectations • awareness, willingness, and capacity to change • partner as collaborator not classroom • problems with “training a submissive” framing • negotiation before scenes and in pu...