{"podcast":{"title":"Chemstories – a podcast about PnP/chemsex (English-language edition)","slug":"chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069","podcast_index_feed_id":7696069,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/chemstories/feed.xml","website_url":"https://chemstories.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21666562/Chemstories.jpg","author":"Qollab","episode_count":32,"summary":"Chemstories is a podcast series created by gay, bisexual, queer men, as well as trans and non-binary people who wish to share their experiences related to chemsex*. For Chemstories , we worked for over a year with our editorial board made up of individuals with firsthand experience of chemsex. Three members even became hosts for group discussions in their respective cities—Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax—whom you will meet in the upcoming episodes. From the very beginning, it was essential that this podcast be truly by and for the community. But Chemstories is more than a podcast — it’s the result of a collaborative investigation into the lived realities of chemsex. Together, we set out to explore one central question: \"Why is it important for people with lived experience of PnP/chemsex to tell their stories in their own words?\" This question came directly from our editorial board. They saw it as vital — because too often, people with lived experience have been silenced, stigmatized, or spoken about rather than with. Through Chemstories , they take back that space — to speak for themselves, and to be heard. So thank you for listening. The views expressed in this podcast reflect per…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069"},"episode":{"title":"02. YYZ Sagacity-Pt. 1 — Hey Bradley","slug":"02-yyz-sagacity-pt-1-hey-bradley","published_at":"2025-11-18T16:08:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069/02-yyz-sagacity-pt-1-hey-bradley","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069","url":"https://chemstories.podbean.com/e/02-yyz-sagacity-pt-1-%e2%80%94-what-s-up-bradley/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8pnpwepebta8a8z7/02_YYZ_Sagacity-Pt_1_What_s_Up_Bradley8vwia.mp3","summary":"Investigator Olivier introduces Toronto host Bradley to unpack the complexities surrounding PnP/chemsex. Moving beyond medical or criminal definitions, they discuss the necessity of centering lived experience to challenge deep-seated stigmas. Bradley shares his personal journey and graduate research on \"slam sex,\" reframing it as a site of community care rather than just risk. Together, they challenge the misconception that \"chemsex is a stupid thing done by stupid people,\" exploring how storytelling can dismantle judgment and foster a nuanced understanding of connection. If you’re looking for support, please explore our list of Chemsex resources/services. 🔗 Other Resources Mentioned Toni Morrison: Cited by Bradley as an inspiration (\"If you don't see yourself in what you're reading, write your own story\"). Michel Foucault: Philosophically referenced regarding power and control.","meta_description":"Investigator Olivier introduces Toronto host Bradley to unpack the complexities surrounding PnP/chemsex. Moving beyond medical or criminal definitions, th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1517,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069/episodes/02-yyz-sagacity-pt-1-hey-bradley/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069/02-yyz-sagacity-pt-1-hey-bradley.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}