Graydancer's Ropecast

Gray has an all-too-brief conversation with leathermen Maestro Stefanos and Daddy Scott while attending FAPCON in Calgary. Then he talks about what makes leather protocols work for him and his serva Naiia, and how you can use these same tools to improve YOUR relationship.   This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should  let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff.   You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/graydancer - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible!

Gray talks about how having a cape (or some other form of The Reveal) can both spice up your scenes and even enrich your relationships. He also talks about the upcoming "Ropewalker's Roundtable", hosted by Diamond Blue, which was just added to the Ropecraft class list. He also shocks the world by announcing the End of the Ropecast! This podcast will be called "Graydancer's Ropecast" from now on, as we continue to cover subjects beyond (but not excluding!) rope bondage. This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible!

Several listeners on Twitter asked questions, and Gray does his best to answer! He talks about BDSM teaching, online resources, burnout, his favorite non-kink influences, and what he likes to "nerd out" about in regards to Sex Ed! This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible!

Graydancer starts the podcast with some lessons learned at Summer Camp working on the Incident Response Team. He then goes BACK IN TIME to Ropelab where Murphy Blue shares his Five Uncomfortable Truths for Riggers. Then it's off to Summer Camp on the porch of Oink where Darren Infinity talks about how countering toxic & fragile masculinity can make your rope sexier and fun-ner (that's Canadianese for "more fun"). This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible!

Turtle Hill Events is the organization that created Rope Camp and is now moving into a debut kink-and-woo event called "The Crossroads" http://turtlehillevents.org/crossroads/ . Gray talks with owner Catalina about why this event was created, what to expect, and more about events in general in the kink and rope scene. You can get a $75 discount on your registration using code "ropecast"!   This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should  let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff.   You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible!

Fresh from the Boston GRUE, Gray and Lee Allure talk about how hypnosis and rope have great possibilities when used responsibly. This was recorded in Lee's backyard, so apologies for the ambient noise - call it "location enrichment"! They also talk a little about the upcoming Crossroads event at Ramblewood which will bring lots of woo and kink together in the same place.  This podcast was sponsored by Karmarope.com and TwistedMonk.com, so you should visit their sites and let them know you appreciate their support! It also has the benefit of several Patrons who get special content like notes and pics via Patreon.com    

Fresh from the San Diego GRUE, Gray talks with his friend and play partner Sanger about how the way a community responds to injury can help recovery. They are joined by Grand Master David (producer of the ROPECRAFT event) and the three riff on experiences and attitudes in the kink scene in general. IMAGE: Ojipan tying Sanger  This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should  let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible!

Gray does a rare "livecast" from Sinergy III with the help of Sir Travis & Niki Cupcake, the hosts of SinergyMI.com . They are joined by Iron Temple Dog for some deep talk about leather, rope, events, toxic masculinity, and hot photography. This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com and TwistedMonk.com . You should let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff. You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible! We're also trying some "bonus content" with this episode - a pic of the wax from the prototype candle provided for our "suffering in Japanese Bondage" class. Let us know how you like it, and if you want more stuff like this!

At the Toronto GRUE Gray met SuiSauce, and she agreed to come on the show to talk about one of the ways Meet & Greets might NOT be so welcoming - and how YOU can help fix that. They also talk alot about their shared interest in Leather, Rope, Consent, and POC experiences in the scene!    This podcast is made possible KarmaRope.com. You should  let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff.    You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast - we're especially trying to get funds so that we can transcribe the consent podcasts and make them more easily accessible!

Gray gets a little philosophical in this podcast, talking about the classes and people that inspired him at the Toronto GRUE, both in brain and in rope. He also has an in-depth interview with Ben Hart, board member from NARIX. Applications are due a...

"Rigger". "Community". "Shibari Ring". Graydancer talks about words and meaning, then has his friend Monk as a guest. It's the 10 year anniversary of the Day the Abbey Burned, and he tells the tale. He also talks about other aspects of rope life, inclu...

Gray brings some sad news to the Ropecast as we lost a member of our community. MoonlightShadow also gave follow-up information about how to care for rope, which has led Naiia to add "ropewalker" to the service roles she does for Gray. This podcast ...

The long-awaited interview with MattP, whose background in materials science gives him a perspective on rope that you might not have heard before. Among other things: There's a better way to coil your rope!

Shadow (MoonlightShadow on Fet) and Gray met first at the Berlin GRUE, where she did a simple and short session that completely altered his understanding of basic concepts of intimacy. In part 2 of this interview she continues to talk about her relatio...

Shadow (MoonlightShadow on Fet) and Gray met first at the Berlin GRUE, where she did a simple and short session that completely altered his understanding of basic concepts of intimacy. In this podcast she talks about her relationship with rope, both on...

In Part 2, Hedwig talks more about the need for diverse representation in the rope community and the way it created "Hitchin' Bitches." Then the Consent talk starts, with a challenge for Gray to "have a larger narrative." Gray has sketchnoted this ...

Another great interview at Bondage Expo Dallas 2016 - this time with Hedwig! This long interview talks about fitness, about getting through rope burnout, and about "rotting the carcass well". Enjoy part 1! This is also the first podcast that Gray ha...

Graydancer at Bondage Expo Dallas 2016 Interviews ShatteredPulse and the Knotty_AcroCats about their combination of acro and tying that is going to be coming to the ROPECRAFT in New Orleans! You can see more of their work at: * https://fetlife.com/u...

Fynch Ers is the organizer of CampingWithRope 1,2 and 3, the partner of Ka, and an excellent rigger and bottom which means she has OPINIONS. And some of those went K&P recently as she talked about how she feels about negotiating with Tops - LINK.   This podcast is made possible by KarmaRope.com !    You should  let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast by buying their stuff, or applying for one of their rope education grants.    You can also support the podcast directly by signing up to be a patron at http://patreon.com/ropecast .