{"podcast":{"title":"The Kink Consultant","slug":"the-kink-consultant-7008231","podcast_index_feed_id":7008231,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/faa89760/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://thekinkconsultant.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41953528/41953528-1755098082449-65db4b7abf064.jpg","author":"Amanda Dames, The Kink Consultant","episode_count":96,"summary":"Welcome to The Kink Consultant podcast, where we’re turning up the heat on all things kink in dating, relationships, and pop culture! Join Amanda each week as she dishes out the juiciest stories, expert advice, and shares a sneak peek behind the bedroom door—with some amazing guests along for the ride. Whether you're just a little kink-curious, ready to spice things up, or a seasoned pro, there's something here for you! Expect fun, laughter, and a whole lot of eye-opening conversations as we explore the wild world of intimacy, kink, and those oh-so-intriguing D/s dynamics.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T00:20:07.834133+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kink-consultant-7008231"},"episode":{"title":"How to Prepare for Your First Kinky Cruise with Concations and Carnivale Risque","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-your-first-kinky-cruise-with-concations-and-carnivale-risque","published_at":"2026-02-12T11:00:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kink-consultant-7008231/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-kinky-cruise-with-concations-and-carnivale-risque","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kink-consultant-7008231","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-kink-consultant/episodes/How-to-Prepare-for-Your-First-Kinky-Cruise-with-Concations-and-Carnivale-Risque-e3f02gj","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/faa89760/podcast/play/115394515/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-12%2F417956966-44100-2-b8df1e3e5d0c8.mp3","summary":"Not sure what to expect on a kinky cruise? You're about to find out, and it's way more fun (and safe) than you think! In this episode, I’m not just going to have one, not two, but four guests! I sit down with Lee from Concasions and the powerhouse team behind Carnivale Risqué (Tank, Goddess Ellez, and Obsidian) to talk about what it's really like on a kinky cruise. These industry veterans have been teaching kink at lifestyle parties for over a decade, and they break down how they turned empty dungeons into packed playspaces by making BDSM approachable, glamorous, and fun. We dig into the upcoming Kinky Cruise in April, what to expect as a first-timer, how consent culture creates the safest party spaces, and why "swingsters" (swingers + kinksters) are now a whole community. They also get real about living as a throuple, teaching workshops on unleashing your authentic self, and why vulnerability is the sexiest thing you can bring to any relationship. This episode is part prep guide, part inspiration, and 100% permission to explore. If you've been thinking about attending a lifestyle event or just want to understand what makes these spaces so magnetic, this conversation will get you ready to dive in. Don’t let the Kinky Cruise sail without you! Go to http://www.kinkycruise.com and use the code TKC50 to get $50 off Download the Bliss Cruise app and Celebrity Cruise app to plan your schedule Connect with Tank, Goddess Ellez, and Obsidian https://carnivalerisque.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carnivalerisque/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063613538670 Connect with Amanda https://www.amandadames.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/ https://www.amandadames.com/thereadinglist","meta_description":"Not sure what to expect on a kinky cruise? You're about to find out, and it's way more fun (and safe) than you think! In this episode, I’m not just going…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2640,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-kink-consultant-7008231/episodes/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-kinky-cruise-with-concations-and-carnivale-risque/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kink-consultant-7008231/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-kinky-cruise-with-concations-and-carnivale-risque.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}