The Pilot

In Episode 10 of The Puddlecast Podcast, we're sitting down with JamesFrost from NorthShore again, this time to go behind the scenes of their newest diaper, Pack Pals.From the original idea and the artists behind the characters to the custom packaging, social media campaign, community feedback, and the secrets hidden throughout the launch, we take a deep dive into how Pack Pals went from an idea to a finished diaper.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent any organization. The views shared by our guest are his own and do not necessarily represent the views of NorthShore.✨ In this interview, we discuss:Why now was the right time for NorthShore to launch Pack PalsWhat takes the longest when creating a brand-new diaper from the ground upThe artists behind the Pack Pals artwork: Ashenwhiskers and Little Lemur Stickers.Where the original idea for Pack Pals came fromThe backstories and origins of the Pack Pals charactersHow NorthShore made Pack Pals something uniqueHow all of the characters got their namesWhat Frost is most excited for people to experience when they try Pack Pals for the first timeNorthShore's new approach to positional printingWhat goes into designing custom diaper packaging and a bag like the Pack Pals bagSomething about launching a new diaper that most people probably never think aboutWhether we might see a Pack Pals comic book in the futureWhat excites Frost most about the future of the ABDL communityHow Pack Pals compares to a regular MegaMaxThe moment Frost realized that NorthShore had created something specialHow the community has responded to Pack Pals so farHow to get your own Pack Pals diapers and merchandiseHow the different characters are distributed throughout the packsAnd Frost gives us a hint about the next big thing coming from NorthShore!This episode takes you behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious new ABDL diaper launches we've seen, from the creative process and character development to manufacturing, marketing, and community feedback.👉 Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.

This special episode of The Puddlecast Podcast features our first industry interview. We sit down with JamesFrost from NorthShore ABDL for an in-depth conversation about diaper development, manufacturing, community feedback, and what the future of the ABDL industry might look like.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent any organization. The views shared by our guest are his own and do not necessarily represent the views of NorthShore.✨ What we cover this episode:Meet JamesFrost and learn about his role at NorthShore ABDLWhat a typical day looks like working in the ABDL industryNew products currently in developmentThe journey from concept to finished diaperHow NorthShore keeps prices affordableWhy NorthShore moved diaper production from China to the United StatesThe challenges of maintaining quality while transitioning manufacturingWhat it takes to bring diaper production to the United StatesHow community feedback influences product developmentUpcoming merchandise from NorthShoreWhere JamesFrost sees the ABDL diaper industry heading in the futureWhy positional printing is not always the best solutionThe future of ABDL pull-ups and the challenges of making one that worksHow diaper capacity testing actually works and what those numbers really meanThe biggest differences between medical and ABDL diapersWhat JamesFrost wishes the community knew about product developmentNorthShore's enamel pin trading programWhat gives JamesFrost hope for the future of the ABDL communityJakey shares a heartfelt thank you to JamesFrost for his continued support of community building and local ABDL eventsDiaper Up! Summer Camp happening on August 29Which discontinued diaper JamesFrost would bring backJamesFrost's advice for community members looking to become more involved in the ABDL community professionallyWhether you're curious about how ABDL diapers are developed, interested in the future of the industry, or simply want a behind-the-scenes look at one of the community's leading manufacturers, this conversation offers a unique perspective on the people and processes shaping the products we use every day.👉 Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.

Episode 8 of The Puddlecast Podcast features our most educational episode yet. We spend the first half discussing chastity, diapers, and practical tips from years of personal experience before sitting down with our first industry guest, JamesFrost from NorthShore ABDL, for an in-depth conversation about product development, community building, and the future of the ABDL industry.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent any organization.✨ What we cover this episode:Chastity and why it continues to be a popular topic in the ABDL communityJakey discusses his only chastity-related injury and his brief break from wearingTips and tricks for long-term chastity wearWhy chastity and diapers work so well togetherThe connection between chastity and little spaceJakey's recommendations for the best chastity cages on the market, including KINK3D and Cherry KeeperWhy cheap cages are rarely worth the moneyTips for keeping a chastity cage clean between diaper changesWhat a chastity strap is and how it worksThe new Chicago Eagle Chicago's newest leather and fetish barThe history of ABDL in Chicago and how the landscape has changed over the yearsHow much work goes into organizing ABDL events every monthNew diaper review: Sprogs and Stompers from NRUNew diaper review: Stardust Nursery from Lil ComfortsA shoutout to Baby David and his Etsy shop BibsNClipsAll five Puddle Scouts Pride 2026 events and the largest Pride celebration in Puddle Scouts history🎙️ Interview: JamesFrost from NorthShore ABDLWho is JamesFrost?What does a typical day look like at NorthShore?New products currently in developmentHow NorthShore keeps prices competitiveWhy NorthShore moved production from China to the United StatesHow customer feedback influences product decisionsWhere Frost sees the ABDL industry heading in the futureThe future of ABDL pull-ups and the challenges of getting them rightHow diaper capacity testing actually worksWhat Frost wishes the community understood about product developmentNorthShore's enamel pin trading programDiaper Up! Summer Camp happening August 29Advice for community members looking to become more professionally involved in the community👉 Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.

Episode 7 of The Puddlecast Podcast is our full CLAW 26 recap episode featuring our very first guest interview with PaddedCrinkles and Pup Script. We talk about volunteering, ABDL representation at kink events, building community spaces, and everything that made CLAW 26 unforgettable.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent any organization.✨ What we cover this episode:Marijuana is not for DominoJakey and Domino compare their wildly different marijuana tolerance levelsWhat CLAW is and why it matters to the kink communityCLAW’s move to ColumbusJakey talks about his role with CLAWAttending CLAW as a Super VolunteerDomino discusses his role with CLAW Guest ServicesOne of Domino’s favorite CLAW memoriesJakey’s only negative experience at CLAW 26 which was the cosmopolitans at the barJakey talks about his assistants Pup Hylas and LittleGaelanWhy inviting your friends to kink conventions matters so muchHow easy it is to forget to care for yourself during conventionsThe struggle of keeping an all ABDL hotel room clean during an eventThe history of ABDL at CLAWJakey’s role in helping create ABDL spaces at CLAWCLAW versus CAPCON as a first kink conventionHow CLAW has evolved into a broader leather and fetish conventionJakey’s mission to turn CLAW into a secret ABDL conventionPuddle Scouts representation at the Non-Profit AlleyJakey’s experience speaking on the ABDL panel at CLAW 26Jakey and Domino receiving the Frontier Award togetherThe long history of ABDLs winning Volunteer of the Year awardsCLAW’s bootblacking program and why Jakey thinks it is the best aroundWhy ABDLs are the people who make things happen behind the scenesYour favorite convention is probably run by an ABDLJakey’s now-famous 5X Bluey sweatshirtThe ABDL party hosted by Pup WaltzHow to conduct yourself at a kink partyDomino’s late-night pizza adventure in ColumbusJakey discusses receiving his VIP Black Card awardNorthShore as the ABDL vendor at CLAW 26New diaper review: Little Quest by Little NorthwoodJakey’s CLAW 26 diaper haulOur first ever Puddlecast interview with PaddedCrinkles and Pup Script discussing their experience at CLAW 26 as an ABDL coupleThis episode is packed with convention stories, community pride, ABDL history, and a real appreciation for the people who help make these spaces possible.👉 Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.

Episode 6 – Big Diapers, Bigger QuestionsEpisode 6 of The Puddlecast Podcast brings a mix of humor, community reflection, and some serious conversations about art, accountability, and where the ABDL space is heading.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent any organization.✨ What we cover this episode:Ketamine and why it makes you peeWho large capacity diapers are even forHave you ever experienced a pool diaper?Should Jakey write an ABDL book?Letting you in on Jakey’s bitA thank you to our audience for all the love and compliments so farThoughts on the Fabine Merry Christmas diaperTalking about the Cute-Diaper Halloween printEtsy ABDL diapers and the rise of small creatorsOngoing AI controversies within ABDL companiesJakey shares what he considers a “piss poor” responseWhat accountability for AI use should look like in this communityThe ABDL community is full of incredibly talented artistsA look back at Rearz holiday themed diapers over the yearsIs there a PeekABU leaking conspiracy?The closure of ABU EU and UK warehousesConcerns about what this means for the future of ABUHow many members of congress are secretly in diapersThe infamous J-lube powder diapersCommunity jealousy and how it shows upHow we honor the elders of the kink and ABDL communityThe importance of experiencing the broader kink communityJakey’s take that everyone should experience queer life in ChicagoWhy everyone should experience a gay bathhouse at least onceABDL events at CLAW 26 and a personal invitation to join us in Columbus, Ohio April 2nd through 5th This episode is chaotic, thoughtful, and grounded in a real love for the community, even when we are challenging it to do better.👉 Be sure to subscribe or follow so you do not miss future episodes.

Episode 5 – Brand Loyalty. Bad Art, and Big FeelingsEpisode 5 of The Puddlecast Podcast is packed with travel stories, diaper reviews, political anxiety, and some of the strongest opinions we have shared yet. From convention culture to brand drama, this episode covers where the ABDL community is right now and where it might be headed.✨ What we cover this episode:Jakey travels to DC for the CAPDL event Big Diaper Fiesta during MALA review of the new Made in USA NorthShore MegaMax, including the new purple colorSaying goodbye to the tie-dye MegaMax and why Jakey is not sad about itThe absolute monstrosity that is the Mary Jane diaperHow far ABDL diaper quality has come over the last few yearsDiaper related political anxiety and how it affects the communityThe gang discusses CAPconIs it still safe to attend CAPcon in Minneapolis with the current ICE occupation?A noticeable lack of community pride at CAPcon and Jakey has thoughtsFuck ICEHow shame feels built into the CAPcon experienceJakey and Domino share personal experiences from past CAPconsShould you use your travel budget to attend CLAW instead?The abrupt closure of the ABU Baltimore warehouseAre we watching the slow decline of ABU?New diaper review: PoofyPins Starry NightsThe rise of cloth backed ABDL diapersWeird things Jakey has put into his diaperThe secret pocket built into every diaperIs Tykables using AI art? We think yes and we have opinionsThe GOAT of ABDL onesies: Onesies DownunderAre you an ABDL brand loyalist?The gang shares their ABDL and kink related goals for the new yearThis episode is opinionated, honest, and deeply rooted in how much we care about this community, even when we are frustrated with it.👉 Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.

Episode 4 – ABDL, Identity, and Community ResponsibilityEpisode 4 of The Puddlecast Podcast blends reviews, philosophy, and heartfelt community conversations. From new diapers to big questions about identity, responsibility, and belonging, this episode covers a lot of ground with honesty and care.✨ What we cover this episode:Philosophers, ice cream, and how those conversations somehow lead back to diapersA review of the new SUNKISS Masterpiece diaperThe trans girl to diaper puppy pipelineOmorashi and the overlap with ABDLWhy most people are probably ABDLs, whether they know it or notHow you can be into watersports but not diapersThe morals of being an ABDL and the environmental impact of diapersDo we need another white diaper? We think yesReviews of two new ABU diapers, the Simple Ultra and the Simple DaytimeWhy buying diapers in bulk just feels goodJakey shares stories about having accidents at barsAre THC drinks getting banned in Chicago?A review of the new ComfyKinz Li’l Sparks diaperJakey’s love for Chappell RoanFeeling ostracized from the broader kink community for being ABDLNavigating ABDL identity while working as staff at CLAW in pseudo-professional spacesAn invitation to CLAW 26, happening April 2 to 5, 2026 in Columbus, OhioHow the community can do a better job supporting mentally ill friendsWishing Domino a happy birthday and celebrating with a Pixel Pals themed party (hypocrites!)A feel good story about the ABDL community that reminds us why this space mattersWe also want to apologize for the audio quality in this episode. We had some recording issues, and it will be fixed for the next episode.👉 Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.

Episode 3 - Community, Comfort, and the Cost of DiapersThe crew returns for Episode 3 of The Puddlecast Podcast with diaper reviews, community conversations, surprising confessions, and some truly unhinged questions that only this community could ask.✨ What we cover this episode:First thoughts and a brief review of the new Pixel Pals diapers from Pretend AgainJakey continues his mission for more and better pink diapersWhy the tapes on Bunny Hops feel impossible to work withThe rising cost of everything, especially diapersThe great shirts and designs available at Pretend AgainHow to welcome newcomers into the community and how Jakey approaches itCommon ABDL red flags and what to look out forIs Jakey officially an elder in the sceneOur memories of early makeshift diapers from childhoodNostalgia for 90s and early 2000s video gamesClub Penguin turning 20 years oldAsking the real question: is peeing your pants the most Christian thing you can doIs Jakey a grower or a showerAre micro penises secretly perfect for wearing diapersJakey’s first vibrator and whether it caused lasting damageA horrifying childhood discoveryDo ABDLs disproportionately have large penisesWhy ABDLs might be the most open people in the kink communityCould ABDL be the cure for the loneliness epidemicCould someone kidnap JakeyIs wearing diapers in the heat really that badWhy you should wear diapers home for ChristmasWhere Jakey still has not worn a diaperThe mysterious ABDL connection to 9/11This episode is full of nostalgia, community care, wild questions, and complete chaos.👉 Be sure to subscribe so you never miss new episodes!

Episode 2 – Real Talk & Ridiculous DiapersThe crew is back for Episode 2 of The Puddlecast Podcast! This time, things get even livelier as Jakey and Domino dive into a wide range of community topics, from diaper drama to deeper conversations about kink, culture, and connection.✨ What we cover this episode:Real-life un-potty training and Jakey’s own experience helping someone through itFirst impressions (and strong opinions) on Tykables’ new “Detective Marty” Step-insRetired diaper designs and a farewell to some community favorites (Bumooza)Modeling in the ABDL scene, what it’s like, how to get started, and how representation mattersThe intersection of the gay and straight ABDL communities“Big Diaper” conspiracies and whether we’re all secretly in too deepBody hair in the ABDL world, personal comfort, preferences, and representationThe Puppers redesign fiasco again (and Jakey’s still mad about it)A call to action: why the community needs its own ABDL bandKink showing up in mainstream media and how that visibility feelsThe mystery of bad bottom tapes, is it just us or is this a trend?The epidemic of flakiness in the ABDL community and how we can do better👉 Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

Episode 1 - The PilotWelcome to the very first episode of The Puddlecast Podcast! In this pilot, we sit down to share why we’re starting a podcast and dive right into some big conversations happening in the community.✨ What we cover this episode:Why we asked ourselves “Should we start a podcast?” (and the answer!)First impressions of the new Kiddo Premium Night diapersThoughts on diaper redesigns and what makes or breaks a good changeNavigating world events and the current political climate—and how that shapes the way we think about hosting eventsThe infamous ABDL binge & purge cycle—what it is, why it happens, and how we’ve experienced itThis episode sets the tone for what’s to come: community-focused conversations, honest takes, and a little fun along the way.👉 Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!