subMERGE: The Podcast

The Russian is back in the Lion’s Den to sit down with Leia to answer some listener questions and topics from the subMERGE group on fet. If you haven’t checked out our group on fet, head over to the site and search for "submerge" under groups. Vicky and Leia cover topics involving autonomy, agency, and accountability within vanilla life and kink experiences. We discuss being risk aware and owning your responsibility if/when something bad happens. Hear her on Episode 1 of the podcast and Find her on Fet at therussian Writing referenced: https://fetlife.com/users/6383382/posts/6633202 Mentions: Whistler Subscribe to our Patreon for video exclusive content from today's show www.patreon.com/submergelife Check out our Merchandise Shop! https://submerge-merch-shop.creator-spring.com *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. ALWAYS DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD TODAY WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, CONTACT US AT [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io & Produced By White Hot

Join Leia and cookieBhavani as we sit down in her living room to discuss her journey into kink, slave life in the BDSM world, and opinions on what being a slave versus a submissive means. cookie has been active in BDSM since 2015 where she found her home and truth as a leather slave. Her favorite kinks include power exchange, heavy impact and whips. She likes to spread herself wide…volunteering for groups, events, demos, panels and non-profit organizations. cookie is honored to serve as Missouri Ms Leather 2018-2019. Her passions are education, building bridges within the lifestyle, and getting back to the rough sexy roots of Leather culture. She identifies as a hetro-flexible, female, Leather slave. Currently single by choice, she considers herself “owned” by the community. Make a request, she just might be available! Find her on Fet at cookieBhavani Shout Outs in today’s Episode: The Russian, Mistress Elliot, Reflective Desire, Unicorn Husbandry Book: Ann Rice, The Witching Series *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. ALWAYS DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD TODAY WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, CONTACT US AT [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io & Produced By White Hot

Join Leia as she sits down with Master Woo and talks about his journey into kink from a young lad in Balloch, Scotland all the way to Kansas. We chat about the formation of his Leather Family, Bloodline and how it’s grown throughout the years, and hear about his new book series he started writing during covid. Master Woo is a capped Master and founder of the Bloodline Leather Family. Hailing from the village of Balloch in Scotland, Master Woo has experienced kink on each side of the pond. During Covid, he started writing. With the encouragement of his wife and friends, he is now the published author of “Eschelons Bound”, book one in a series of what he refers to as a “kinky love story”. Book 2 is set to release in the next few weeks, with several others to follow. You can find out more about Master Woo on Fet and on his author page- https://www.steviedee.me/author.html -PLUS- Find a copy of his book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1955748179 *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. ALWAYS DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD TODAY WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, CONTACT US AT [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io & Produced By White Hot

Join Leia as she sits down with kinkster and toy creator TapeTop. We discuss his journey into BDSM, making flogger and fun toys for kinksters and how to meet people within the community. TapeTop has devoted much of his adult life to facilitating social and educational opportunities for BDSM lifestylers in the Kansas City area. He was instrumental in the founding and promotion of both AHS and Consent Kansas City, the two largest social/educational groups serving the local community. Now retired from all leadership positions, TapeTop putters around in his basement crafting world-class floggers and unique adult toys under the Fountain City Flogworks banner. He identifies as a Service Top who recently learned that he's not at all opposed to Daddy Dom play and MtF transgender submissives. Find him on Fet at TapeTop Shout outs in today’s Episode: On Fet: ThingsMyD*ckDoes Books: Story Of O by Pauline Réage, SM101 by Jay Wiseman, Screw the Roses Send Me the Thorns by Philip Miller and Molly Devon *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. ALWAYS DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD TODAY WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, CONTACT US AT [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io & Produced By White Hot

Join Leia as she sits down with Ragnar Northman to talk about edge play, polyamory and his journey into BDSM. We talk about resources and knowledge of being Risk Aware before entering into advanced edge play with partners. From Ragnar Himself: “I’m a sadist. I’m an artist. I’m a lover. I’m a bad man. I’m a daddy. I’m an avid lover of biology and nature, a newbie, a perpetual student and a great cook. I laugh really big with my whole belly. I'm usually more goofy than serious. I'm riddled with anxiety. I'm a listener. Ask me anything. Or hell, let's pull up chairs, share a cigar and you tell me a story. I'm a leader. I'm caring. I'm compassionate. I'm a very sick mother***er in the bedroom. Most of all, I'm me. I'll tell the truth even when it hurts, because little lies turn into big lies. If it's not fun, we are probably not gonna do it twice. Don't crush the butterfly. This is an ethos I live by. Let other people live their best lives, and never hinder them.” You can find Ragnar Northman and all his debauchery on Fet. Shout Outs in today's Episode: On Fet: Mr O, Toy, RopeyBunny ,Master_Dude, Unicorn Husbandry Books: The Watchers by Dean Kuntz *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. ALWAYS DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD TODAY WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, CONTACT US AT [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io & Produced By White Hot

Join host Leia Leone as she talks fireplay with Leatherman Sir Athens in the Lion’s Den. They chat about the history of leather, learning lessons in fireplay, and his strong polyamorous relationships. (He/Him) Athens is a Queer leatherman who leads a poly Master\slave house hold that focuses on personal growth, exploration, and service. Being born and raised in Kansas city, Athens is passionate about BBQ, Chiefs football, and midwestern hospitality. Athens has been apart of the community at large since 2015 and has found a passion for engaging in his local community, both as a teacher and an erotic instigator. Giving people permission to explore their most deviant sexual desire by coining the term, “Why the F*** Not” and flagging orange left. Often seen in the Dungeon telling dad jokes, goofing off, and being highly energetic, only to be balanced by his sadistic smile and devilishly sinful play. Athens has served his local community and the community at large by serving on boards such as the Kansas City Pride Parade, Consent Kansas City Facilitator, and acting as a leather liaison with the Kansas City Ballroom Community. Athens is also a founding member of the Kansas City Bloodline Leather Family where he served for six years on their Leadership council. Being a member of local groups such as Alternative Humans Sexuality (AHS), Consent Kansas City, Kansas City Ballroom, and Titans of the Midwest. Athens regularly presents workshops on a wide range of topics that center around edge play and practical application. He is most often sought out to teach workshops on Fire play, unique deprivation, and edge play. Often mixing his classes with hands-on experience, stories, and dad jokes, he leaves his students with a very unique experience that is both engaging and fun. Find him on Fet at Sir_Athens357 Shout Outs in the show! KC Pioneers, ASH, Girl Ang Books: Power Circuits by Raven Kaldera & Life and Times of Chuck Renslow *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN Todays EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. Always DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY potential CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD today WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, contact us at [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io and Produced By White Hot

Join host Leia Leone as she sits down with Kelly to chat about her journey into kink through submission, service to her community, and how she lives her 24/7 dynamic. Kelly has been a lifelong closet kinkster and an active kinkster in the lifestyle and Kansas City community for three years. She is slave to her Master and slave to her community. She is passionate about personal growth in both her vanilla and kink life, as well studying and practicing polyamory. Kelly’s kinky interests include all things leather, impact, edge play, and bondage. Find Kelly on Fet at janeBonnvillain *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. ALWAYS DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD TODAY WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, CONTACT US AT [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io & Produced By White Hot

Join Leia as she sits down with Rope Artist, BoundToNothing. We discuss rope artistry, being new to the kink scene, and the importance of consent in all aspects of life. As a rope artist BoundToNothing focuses on the aesthetic aspects of rope more than the conventional BDSM and kink aspect of Shibari. His beginnings started outside of kink but through his journey he has spent time learning and participating in the world of kink. He takes joy in being a gateway to those that are kink and non kink minded to expand the views of rope and the energetic and aesthetic possibilities of being “Bound”. You can find him in Instagram @BoundToNothing and on Fet at bound2nothing. Check out some of BoundToNothing's favorites on Fet and Insta: Daemon Danes, Pyrrho Leone, and Voudou.Ropes Find The Warriors Heart book: https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Light-Manual-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0060527986/ref=asc_df_0060527986/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312025908234&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6177122911970610712&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023206&hvtargid=pla-433806133856&psc=1 Special Thanks to our sponsor DyeAddictRope! Visit their website at www.dyeaddictrope.com and enter the offer code 'subMERGE' at checkout for 10% off for our listeners! *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN Todays EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. Always DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY potential CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD today WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, contact us at [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot

Join host Leia Leone as she sits down with Mistress Madison in the Lion’s Den to discuss her journey into kink, her 24/7 dynamic, and gain some advice for newcomers to the community. Mistress Madison has been in the lifestyle for over two decades. She has been a community member in California, Washington DC, Georgia, Texas and Missouri. She and Her husband/slave are active in the local community and are often seen at dungeons, get togethers and other events. Her favorite things include canes, travel and Dirty Martinis. Being a believer in always trying new things, she is exploring more with edge play and invasives. Feel free to say hello on Fetlife at -MistressMadison *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN Todays EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. Always DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY potential CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD today WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, contact us at [email protected] Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot

Join Leia as she sits down with TheRussian to chat about her BDSM journey the last 5 years, identification of Primal life and leadership in the community. As a Russian/Armenian immigrant, she moved to the US at a young age, but maintains deep roots in her heritage. She dabbled with BDSM while living in LA, and shortly after moving to KC she found herself in the kink scene and dove into a leadership role in the local community as head of Consent Kansas City for 4 years. The Russian identifies as a Leatherwoman and Dominant, and holds service from both sides of the slash at the forefront of all her relationships. Her interests lie in Primal Play, but span across the entire Kink Rainbow, the bloodier the better. Find her on Fet as TheRussian. Episode recorded in The Lion's Den at Casa De Leone Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot *ALL INTERVIEWS ARE FROM CONSENTING ADULTS SHARING CONSENSUAL EXPERIENCES FROM THEIR LIFE. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN EACH EPISODE ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL GIVING THEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SUCH. DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANYTHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, VET YOUR PARTNER(S) AND ALWAYS NEGOTIATE THOROUGHLY. WE RECORD ALL EPISODES UNSCRIPTED, PLEASE REACH OUT IF ANY CORRECTIONS TO INFORMATION YOU HEARD WOULD HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SAFER AND MORE EDUCATED. WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CORRECT AN UNINTENTIONAL ERROR, REACH US AT [email protected]

WELCOME TO SUBMERGE: THE PODCAST. I’m your host, Leia Leone. Join me as I sit down with kinky people, from kinky communities, sharing kinky stories. We will submerge ourselves into BDSM culture covering trends, experiences, education and more. We’ll talk with every side of the slash, from newcomers to leaders, and everyone in between. Follow us on Instagram @sub.mergelife for updates and info. Now strap yourself in (OR SOMEONE ELSE) and Enjoy the show! Contact the Host: [email protected] Music Credit: Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot