Episode 328: The Manchineel King - Episode 5

It's the very last episode of Himeros Backstage! Himeros.tv creator David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by drag queen Mossy Stone to discuss what they've loved, what's been the most challenging, and what they'll take away from the podcast. Plus: a special guest appearance by their boyfriends Ryan and Zac! "You are loved, you belong, your stories matter, your pleasure and your joy matters." (Mossy)

Creator of Himeros.tv David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by writer and journalist Duane Wells for the last time! They discuss the appeal of being used like a plaything, why hot guys don't always equal good sex, and how sluttiness can be sexy. They also reminisce about their favorite Himeros moments together: the worst episode ever (recorded while stoned), Duane's behind-the-scenes interviews with models during a Himeros shoot, and their #OutOnTheRoad Youtube travel series.

Himeros.tv creator David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by Kyle and Mike from Gayish. They discuss their new book You're Probably Gayish: The Truth (and Lies) Behind 17 Gay Stereotypes, Kyle's cum shot preferences, how to navigate threesomes, and whether our community is actually evolving sexually.

Creator of Himeros.tv David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by drag queen Mossy Stone and sex and intimacy coach Matthew Shur to discuss Matthew's queer reimagining of popular fairy tales, getting more creative with our dirty talk, and how to dip our toes into more risky roleplaying. 

Himeros.tv creator David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by drag queen Mossy Stone in a conversation about consent: how to ask for permission or say no without killing the mood, how the expression of consent has changed over time, and why gay men might be more permissive when it comes to having their boundaries crossed. 

Creator of Himeros.tv David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by drag queen Mossy Stone to discuss the conclusion of The Manchineel King and some of the issues that stood out for them: straight guys with queer energy, multiple forms of toxic behavior, and what it takes for people to truly change.

Himeros.tv creator David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by drag queen Mossy Stone to break down the themes in the next part of The Manchineel King, David's gay erotic White Lotus remake: how we justify self-destructive habits, how incest can be an example of how we eroticize an emotional need, and more!

Creator of Himeros.tv David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by social worker and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer to discuss the different manifestations of homosexuality and masculinity in The Manchineel King, "the gay erotic version of White Lotus that we didn't know we needed".

Himeros.tv creator David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by drag queen Mossy Stone in a conversation about hot crossfit guys, how the Himeros team almost burned down their rented château, our need for external validation, and how our racial sexual preferences can be unlearned. 

Creator of Himeros.tv David Jacques (Davey Wavey) is joined by drag queen Mossy Stone in a conversation about what keeps some of us in the closet, sounding, the freedom that comes with surrender, and how the mainstream straight world is starting to embrace kink and anal play.