Vanilla with a Side of Kink
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 current romantic relationship.
Maybe you have some interests in things you fear others might judge you for.
Did you see a wacky scene in a movie that, maybe to your surprise, got some juices flowing?
Have you read some erotica that has piqued your interest in learning more about other ways to elicit sensations and stimulate your body and mind?
Then Vanilla With A Side Of Kink is for you!
Episodes
150 episodes
149. Daniel Gets A Color!
Multiple dates with boyfriends and a sex party.
148. Cheese Sleeves!
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.
147. It is All Fun and Games Until Dan is Astounded!
An astonishing event happens at an event that leaves Dan steaming mad!
146. Birthday Month Off to A Great Start!
May is Renee's birthday month, yes month! And it is full of celebrations and surprises. May 2024, does not disappoint!
145. A New Normal & Happiness Found
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.
144. Calendar-ing, Connections, and Cleanout
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.
143. Coming Out and Coming to Terms
In this episode, Renee shares her kink and polyamorous life with her family. And then confronts someone who should have known better.
142. Watchout for the Ides of March, Too
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!
141. Beware the Nones of March!
Season 8 begins with an event that shakes our heroes in ways they never expected! And starts the period known as, Season 8.
140. Oh, There You Are.
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.
139. The Princess Fights The Tooth Fairy
In this episode, our princess is still recovering from her surgery, eating a liquid diet, when something unexpected cracks up! Talk about hard water!
138. Crossing the Fleshhold!
Our heroes cross an important mark in their relationship!
137. Renee has Gastric Bypass Surgery
The day of Renee's surgery has finally arrived!
136. Two Daddies and A Babygirl!
January 2024 starts with a whirl, a trip, and a babygirl getting lost!
135. A Kiss to Build A Dream On
Dan goes to his 2nd sex party and things with Michael start to heat up!
134. Mr. SirKnottyDan Goes to a Sex Party!
The first of December brought a couple of first for our heroes and one is Dan goes to his first sex party!
133. Cooking, Coffee, and Kitchen Tables
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!
132. Almost At A Breaking Point!
Renee visits the Urgent Care, the move goes forward, and Dan gets help!
131. As The Merry-Go-Round Turns!
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!
130. Seeking Out New Life And New Civilizations
Finn is at training, and our heroes travel for a special event!
129. I Love It When A Plan Comes Together!
Remember that episode when Renee talked about her dog Tranquilo coming back . . .
128. Trifecta of Happiness and Sticky Coke Hair
The trifecta of happiness; our heroes met, All Tied Up San Diego started, and Dan's birthday all happened in September! Plus, Renee delivers on a family member's special day with an extra splash of excitement!
127. Laying the Groundwork
In this episode, our heroes start to lay the groundwork for some future events and our 203 event goes into turbo mode!