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December 12, 2005
Show Notes for Fetish Flame 9.0 - Interview with Midori
International educator and author Midori joins Nova and Atticus on the red couch to discuss her latest travels and projects. They dig into her latest book, "Wild Side Sex: The Book of Kink," an essay collection with a wonderful amount of information on sex and fetishes.
Midori describes herself as a polyfetishist, a hedonist, and a sensualist.
In her chat with Nova and Atticus, she shares a life of growing up with an open and healthy outlook on sex. They discuss the shame that exists for some in sex and in fetishism, and how that can limit their ability to talk about or act upon their kink.
Midori attributes her strong educational foundation to the wonderful instruction at San Francisco Sex Information, a free and anonymous resource for information and referrals.
Other titilating topics covered: traveling with SM gear, gas masks, latex, leather, and fur. And there's mention of a rubber inner tube and a bunny costume.
You can pick up a copy of Midori's book at JT's Stockroom and many other locations.
Posted by Nova at December 12, 2005 07:27 AM
Comments
Posted by: Stays at December 14, 2005 04:13 PM
I'd like to request that Midori come back on and go into more depth on the weather. Or maybe currently affairs. Or even read the toaster manual for all I care as long as I can hear her voice. That hint of an accent makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. And if I get started on my whole thing for Japanese women my wife is going to inflict pain on me I definitely will not enjoy.
The iconic Steve Goedde photograph of Midori in the blue dress was one of the first quality fetish images I ever came across and made of me a devoted Midori fan ever since.
Stays
Posted by: DrBlack at December 15, 2005 01:45 AM
Atticus/Nova
Great show! Made me want to go out and get Midori's book. Look forward to the next run of shows.
Dr Black
Posted by: Nova at December 16, 2005 03:05 PM
Stays & Dr. Black - We saw Midori last night at the Good Vibes High party and passed along your sentiments.
She was elated to hear it!
Posted by: J.W. at December 16, 2005 08:00 PM
While Midori has an excellent voice, I think Nova's is just a hint sexier. My own personal opinion.
Sin,
J.W.
Posted by: intenselygreen at December 18, 2005 02:45 PM
I must agree with J.W.
I had never heard Midori's voice before but I had heard glowing reports about it. I enjoyed the interview very much but I was more taken by the content of what Midori said than how she said it. I hope Fetish Flame does have Midori back so that those who love her voice can appreciate that while those that love her intelligent insight can appreciate that.
By the way, my $0.02, while Midori has a sexy voice talking about fetish, Nova's voice would be sexy if she were reading instructions for downloading software drivers.
Posted by: Nova at December 18, 2005 10:46 PM
IG - You are in luck - We are already in motion to get Midori back for another show. Her experiences and knowledge can keep us going for years!
And not to harp on it too much, but for anyone thinking of buying her book, or any others that we've discussed, please do think to go through a smaller vendor like GoodVibes.com or thestockroom.com. That small step makes a big difference to the authors.
Happy reading!
Posted by: Billy at December 19, 2005 01:26 AM
Midori so rocks! I've seen her at several fetish events and she never disappoints. I took some great pics of a very stringent suspension she improvised on a portable tripod, right in the middle of the exhibition floor. I was jealous of all participants.
I was disappointed when her pay photography site, BeautyBound.com shut down. There was some great stuff there. A small bit of it has been moved to FetishDiva.
You guys did cover alot of interesting ground in your discussion on this show. I did like that you touched upon how to "behave" at an event. I would venture a guess that lots of folks like myself would like to be better at "engaging" at events. I actually find that most fetish professionals and celebrities are quite approachable and will go out of their way to put you at ease. Many of us fetish commoners however are all uneasily stepping around each other with those pursed-lipped smiles trying not to appear creepy! Maybe that's just me and the broomstick up my a**.
Well thanks for another great installment. Looking forward to Midori's return. I'm actually going to listen back to this show and take some notes. She has a great flair for dicussing delicate concepts in a way that makes them more tangible and seem quite logical. (Geeky Joke Alert) Maybe she's a Vulcan? I find that VERY sexy... uh... and I like her corsets too.
Posted by: Midori at December 19, 2005 05:38 PM
Vulcan? Thank you. Although I do have a preference for Romulans. LOL.
That was a really fun afternoon and I can't wait to do it again!
Posted by: Billy at December 19, 2005 11:46 PM
Gulp! (beat red) I'm glad you found my geeky comment endearing. It was meant to be!
Just ordered my Wild Side Sex from The Stockroom. Can't wait to hunker down with it, in front of the fire! After I digest it cover to cover... then it's required reading for the wife!
:)
Posted by: BobbyV at December 29, 2005 05:10 PM
I recently started listening to your podcast and find then stimulating. Nova's voice literally drips with eroticism. Your podcasts have stimulated my desire to explore my kinkier side. Please continue with the shows. Can you explain what's meant by "fire and ice?" My partner and I are interested in exploring our fetishes - how do you suggest we start our sexual experimentation?
Posted by: Tom at January 2, 2006 06:26 PM
Hi Guys,
Married man from boston area,
Have been useing your podcast to start "The Conversation" with my wife and it has helped.
Keep doing what you are doing and have a good new year.
Two Topics that could be explored:
E-stim & breeching the topic of going to an event like a fetish flea market.
VR
Tom
Posted by: Robert A at January 8, 2006 02:21 AM
Just looked for Midori's book on Yahoo. I found it on sale on Overstock.com...but...dammit...they are sold out..looks like I'm gonna have to find it somewhere else..lol. The cover of that book is very nice. This show was a very fun listen.
-robert
Posted by: Robert A at January 8, 2006 02:28 AM
ahah! I found Midori's book on ebay. I looked the other night but didn't find it. Tonight I looked again and found it. *dances*
Posted by: syndi at January 11, 2006 09:34 PM
Midori is a true treasure and this was a great show, informative in so many ways. Really looking forward to Her next visit. i hope everyone is buying the book.
As to voices, Midori's is blissful but Nova, well, She has "the best fetish podcast voice ever".
So, where can i get a padlocked white leather bunny suit with bondage points?
Posted by: miamirubber at January 13, 2006 07:19 PM
i grew up in Boston...that is where i became a kinkster...been catching up with the pod casts feel free to drop me a line and i will tell more of my Bostonian heritage.
~miamirubber
Posted by: Nova at January 14, 2006 05:30 AM
Miami - I'll definitely contact you offline. I can't wait to get more details on the Boston scene! I would love to get the names of some of the fetish shops, but I have to admit that I'm a bit anxious at the thought of shopping for kinky stuff there.... (which makes it all the more thrilling).
xoxo
N
Posted by: Nova at January 21, 2006 02:23 AM
Thanks syndi - I am so flattered that so many seem to like my voice
(all my life, whenever I heard it on an answering machine or even after listening to shows, I never really liked it all that much)
I'll ask around about the costume - something tells me A would love it if he came home and I was in a bondage bunny suit.
I hope we see you again soon!
xo
N
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