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Show Archive:

• October 2, 2006: Graydancer recounts his ropey experiences of the last week, including helping Monk at Folsom Fair, suspending his Number One Fangirl from a bridge, flogging minx in the streets, and lusting after fellow fetish podcasters. Also, rope-erotica.com is reviewed, and a podcast first: Whitney Steele shares a track from her EP with the Ropecast Listeners.
  
  
• September 16, 2006: PRESENTING THE NEW ROPECAST! Our Austin Ropecraft Symposium show, with Graydancer's Keynote, an interview with James Mogul of nawashibari.com, and some thoughts from Zamil about shibari and kinbaku.
  
  
• August 29, 2006. Fresh from the "Way of Rope" seminar at GD2, Graydancer has interviews with Michael and Francene from EroticHemp.com, a sample of Tatu's workshop along with an interview with the man himself, and an exclusive talk with GD2's spokespenis, Mr. Dickhead.
  
  
• August 22, 2006. Part 3 of Graydancer's book club: A coupon for the Better Built Bondage Book, b-day wishes for Monk, Midori talks about "Master Han's Daughter" and "Beefcake by Cheesecake", a cautionary tale about performing rope bondage, and a fable for WIIWD. Show Notes.
  
  
• August 14, 2006. Part 2 of Graydancer's book club starts with LOTS of listener mail, upcoming events, and then dives into an interview with Chanta Rose, author of Bondage for Sex, who shares the adventures of publishing, running a site like ChantasBitches.com, and several interesting predicament bondage ideas. Show Notes.
  
  
• August 4, 2006. How much does Graydancer love you all? Enough to produce a fresh podcast even while on vacation. Enjoy Part 1 of a 3-part series titled Graydancer's Book Club, starting with a wonderful interview with Bridgett Harrington who talks about her book Shibari You Can Use and her contribution to the new Raven Kaldera book, the Ordeal Path.
  
  
• July 27, 2006 Listener comments, Upcoming Events, Interesting Sites, and an in-depth exploration of an intense humiliation scene (not for the faint of heart), including interviews with the dom and sub involved, and finally, an excerpt from "Master Han's Daughter" read by Midori. Show Notes available here.
  
  
• July 18, 2006. Proving he produces the most varied kinky podcast in theworld, Graydancer has listener mail from across the globe, how to talk dirty down under, why Texas is the center of the Rope Universe this summer, a recipe for Orgasm Salad, discussions on why Good People do Bad Things when Asked Nicely, and rope erotica read by CunningMinx.
  
  
• July 9, 2006. Co-hosted by Cunning Minx, the Traveling Erotic Art Show, Austin Ropecraft Symposium,and other events. The Rope Weekly Travel Sponsorship, thoughts on punishing submissives, and the debate over the Pet. Send your comments to graydancer and stay tuned for the show notes, coming soon!
  
  
• June 29, 2006. Rope cutters, site and podcast recommendations, anti-escapology part deux, and the Ultimate Safety Warning for Rope Play. Send your comments to graydancer and don't forget the show notes, courtesy of our NerdyMan!
  
  
• June 22, 2006. "I am a Rope Person"--Midori's new fiction book-- Monk talks about the fire--Counter-escapology part 1--Three ingredients for a good scene--all while hot rope action is going on in the background. Send your comments to graydancer and don't forget the show notes, courtesy of our NerdyMan!
  
  
• June 15, 2006. Looking at the upcoming Summer of Rope, a book on male bondage, recovering ropers, and part one of the recording of Graydancer's Rope Energy class from Shibaricon 2006. Show Notes available HERE
  
  
• June 6, 2006. June 6, 2006. Graydancer shares a newbies’ impression of Shibaricon, reads the Best Fanmail Evuh, and announces the search for a Podslave (FAWC approved, of course). Then our roving reporter the Cunningminx interviews Ellie the Nomad at Shibaricon. ShowNotes available.
  
  
• May 27, 2006. A recording of the Shibaricon LIVE Skypecast recorded on May 27, with special guest the Twisted Monk and a live studio audience of naked vaseline-covered sukebes.
  
  
• May 23, 2006 . Last show before Shibaricon. Bridgett's "Name that Smut" contest, announcement of the Shibaricon LIVE Skypecast, and part 2 of our excellent interview with Ellen Barnard of A Woman's Touch. Show notes available at www.graydancer.com
  
  
• May 16, 2006 . Listener mail by the bucketful, links to turk's heads knots, free bondage galleries, and prepping for Shibaricon. Plus our feature, part one of an excellent interview with Ellen Barnard, co-owner of A Woman's Touch in Madison, WI. Show notes available.
  
  
• May 3, 2006 . Taking the time to add lots of flavor and just the right amount of sugar, Graydancer talks about Bridgette's new book, Chanta's publishing woes, and shares the view from down under with Mark of DV8House. Also, Monk teases us with his super-secret Project Blackbird, and a rope tip for the sensation-play sukebe.
  
  
• April 25, 2006 . Get your crazy-ass sukebe monkey rope sex here! Graydancer talks about traditional Japanese bondage sites, plus a few from Taiwan, explains the motivation behind the Rope Wiki, and introduces a new sponsor, the Bondage Bed. Two new upcoming rope bondage books are previewed, plus the announcement of a special Shibaricon deal from Twisted Monk and a couple of chuckly bits.
  Show notes are available, with explicit images depicting bondage and sex. If you are over 18 and these images are legal in your area, you can click here.
  
  
• April 17 , 2006 Shibaricon registration reduced! A technical tip: keep an "inspiration notebook." And a fantastic interview with Mr. & Mrs. B, riggers from Chicago who tend to be dressed as a Priest and a Nun (which makes it perfect for an Easter show)
  
  
• April 11 , 2006 Tragedy strikes Rope Weekly as Graydancer's laptop is stolen, Senor Jaime reports from the road in TX, a mindfulness technique, and how to avoid bruising (maybe)
  
  
• April 3 , 2006 Mourning Bob Carlos Clarke, Web Performances, Fibro Support Groups, a Zen Manual for aspiring Kimono Boys, and an interview with Midori delving into the life of a civic-minded sukebe and the differences between Breakers and Endurers. Show Notes are up!
  
  
• March 26 , 2006 Ropes on the Road in Texas, a MacGuyver Challenge involving Corsets, and an interview with Morpheous, artist and dom from Toronto.
  
  
• March 19 , 2006 The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: Graydancer describes various scenes from a rope-filled week. Also, various mentions of rope bondage in the media, a couple of new photo galleries, and Twisted Monk introduces Cashmere Rope. Show Notes available! Also, for the very brave (or at least those with iTunes, Quicktime, or a video iPod) this is available as an enhanced podcast--with pictures built-in!
  
  
• March 13 , 2006 An experience at Galleria Domain, sites for Men in Bondage, Cunningminx in Eros Zine, and the Instant Expert talks about why you shouldn't make your own rope, his lust for photography, and how not to be a Dom. Show Notes available!
  
  
• February 28, 2006 The Birthday show is here, complete with show notes. Birthday wishes, Sudanese Goat Bondage, Rope Resources on the Web, and Claire Adams makes it big in Vanity Fair! And a special birthday present, erotica from the Rope Slut Nghi. Get your Rope Weekly Podcast direct from the source, or subscribe to the rss feed at Feedburner.
  
  
• February 17, 2006 . Graydancer covers the "Kimono Boys" controversy, with a discussion of culture, chicks, and Melvin, and the NawaMarquishiDeSade interviews Mistress Matisse herself. Also, DV8House reveals itself as the Microphone sponsor with the announcement of L'EROTICA II. Beta Testers: Click here fo tha enhanced podcast with pictures and links embedded, best viewed in iTunes.
  
  
• February 9, 2006 . Part 2 of our interview with Lochai deals with the pleasures of working with Mayan Lee and the dangers of mixing art with politics. Also, special news and deals on his new book, Occupied. Graydancer talks about the amazing bionic musical rope, and then the long-awaited interview with Alyska about fibromyalgia and kink. And the Mysterious Microphone Sponsor reveals himself with the announcement of a major kink event down under.
  
  
• February 1 , 2006 . Now with improved aural goodness! Lochai talks to Graydancer about his new book Occupied and the Traveling Erotic Art Show, some profiles of Chicago rope artists, and why EMT shears are a good idea.
  
  
• January 25, 2006 . Announcements of upcoming kinky events, useful links, commentary on the current state of the Union in regards to kink, and some thoughts on being authentic when doing a rope scene. Also, the results of the MacGuyver Challenge. Shownotes coming soon to our BackPack Page
  
  
• January 16, 2006 . The first ever Rope Weekly BathCast, complete with Bathing Slave minx as co-host. Listener Mail, some discussion of doing rope at fetish clubs, and a MacGyver Rope Challenge before we dive into part 2 of our interview with Bridgett Harrington of RopeLover.com. Shownotes on our BackPack Page
  
  
• January 8, 2006 . Art and resources featured in this Rope Weekly, with announcements of two bondage-themed shows on different coasts, online rope-finishing tips, and the long-awaited first part of an interview with the luscious, learned, and lickable, er, I mean, likeable Bridgett Harrington of RopeLover.com. Shownotes on our BackPack Page
  
  
• December 29, 2005. Back at the mic after a break for Holiday, this podcast is filled with goodies, a review of Cleo Dubois' Tie Me Up DVD, Music from MasterTouch, and good news about Ford, bad news about American Girls, interesting news about Araki, and an apology to Goose, Gander, and Bacchus from Eros Blog.
  
  
• December 18, 2005. The Austin Rope Symposium Show! Hear Bridgett Harrington give accurate info on her Body Bound weekend! Learn how to find endless hours of good scene music! Hear interviews with the Goose, Elorin, and Zamil! Thrill to the sound of Texas traffic! Learn the wisdom of Mark from DV8house and the scientific unit of strength known as the "mick"! All in Rope Weekly Number 40!
  
  
• December 10, 2005 This week on Rope Weekly, notes on the discussion of harness hang syndrome and breath play; my only encounter with Philip the Foole and Lady Foole at the Austin Rope Symposium; Plugs for Bridgette Harrington’s upcoming Body Bound workshop; Holiday (yes, dammit, HOLIDAY) gift ideas from Twisted Monk; and our feature, the long-promised interview with Hungry Tiger Jack Elfrink of Kinky Ropes about the evils of the Square Knot. Also, a new vidcast is online, and a couple of beautiful photos of the minx at the ARS play party, courtesy of Lochai.
  
  
• November 23, 2005. Graydancer joins the rest of the sexcast community with an interview with a Porn Star, Master Poochie. Also, some more Japanese Aesthetic commentary, a hot excerpt from Midori's mailing list, and a question posed about chain hoist vs. suspension frames. Show notes available at the new blog, www.graydancer.com!.
  
  
• November 14, 2005. Jack Elfrink weighs in on Big Rope; New VenomHaus vidcast and other sex-oriented vidcasts; and our feature, Qadishtu Melissa Gira of sacredWhore.org talking about the development of ritual in rope kink. Show notes available at the new blog, www.graydancer.com!.
  
• November 7, 2005. In the tradition of SoccerGirl's bathtub cast, Graydancer and minx co-host this show naked in bed. Due to a Fire at his home, today's show is lean and mean, with listener mail, a bad joke, and a discussion of Japanese aesthetics--and a challenge to listeners to apply them to their rope bondage, to create a Zen Bondage Garden. Show notes available at the new blog, www.graydancer.com!.
  
• October 29 , 2005. With co-host Genevieve, Graydancer asks, what goes on in the mind of Rope Artists & Subs? Erotica by Samadi, a ropework bibliography by InstantExpert, and some thoughts on creativity and flow. Show notes available at the new blog, www.graydancer.com!.
  
• October 18 , 2005. Review of BondageExpert.com--All about the Austin Rope Symposium--A couple of resistance bondage knots from Jack Elfrink--account of Graydancer's performance at Portal de Sade--plug for MsKitka.com and Secret Magazine--and our feature, an interview with Catherine Johnson-Roehr, curator of the Art Collection of the Kinsey Institute. More links in the Show Notes.
  
• October 10 , 2005. Back in the saddle after some transitional difficulties, Graydancer shares the KinkyGurl podcast, the keynote from Kinky Kollege by Chuck Renslow, a scene report from Instant Expert & Miss B. Have, hair bondage tips, and our feature, an interview with Jay Wiseman, author of the Erotic Bondage Handbook. And, a new vidcast of the great new gameshow, Kname That Knot! Show Notes Available, too.
  
• September 21, 2005. Some new sites to see online, as well as some old friends with redesigned goodies. Discussion of Graydancer's performance, including hair bondage tips and a video segment. Feature interview with author Toni Bentley of the Surrender: an erotic memoir.
  
• September 14, 2005Fresh from San Francisco and the Open Heart Open Mind Conference, Graydancer shares some of the experiences, including a models unusual take on being tied. Interview with fellow sexcaster Emily from Sex with Emily, and preparations for KinkyKollege. The Rope Weekly Blood Drive with Rainbow Rope is still going, so donate now! More fundraising for Katrina victims coming in October with Twisted Monk.
  
• September 5, 2005 Pics from T's Rope Performance; recommending The Dom's View; Announcing the Rope Weekly Blood Drive! And how to make a good first impression. Get links in the Show Notes
  
• August 28, 2005 Graydancer and minx talk about their experiences at the Ohio Leather Fest, energy work, suspensions, and a Sound Seeing Tour of the play dungeon! Other events and podcast recommendations, and there's still a chance to win passes to a sex conference in San Francisco! Get links in the Show Notes
  
• August 15, 2005 Tips on teaching workshops; Commentary on last week's vidcast and interview; why a square knot is the root of all evil; and Rope Weekly's 15 minutes of fame, with a chance to win free passes to a sex conference in San Francisco! Get links in the Show Notes
  
• August 9, 2005 Catching up on production schedule, Rope Weekly presents an interview with Chanta, a rigger for websites such as Wired Pussy, and WaterBondage. Also, another happy convert to the the Church of Knotty Energies, Midori's new column and website, and the premiere of the first Rope Weekly VidCast. Get links in the Show Notes
  
• August 4, 2005 Corrections and listener feedback; by request, all about crotchropes (with illustrations in the Show Notes); Upcoming live online shibari demo at The Ice Castle; some thoughts on kinky identity and relationships. Show Notes
  
• July 27, 2005 The hidden lives of French photographers and coming out with your kink; Rope strength testing with Leon, the Instant Expert; CDA vs. NCSF & Barbara Nitke: we lost round 1! And our feature, an interview with the aerial performance duo Tightly Bound. Show Notes
  
• July 18, 2005The NawaMarquishiDeSade offers some wisdom; Graydancer talks about different kinds of scenes; Listener mail, including minx's explanation of why learning to love rope is like learning to love blow jobs. Also, the first three members of the Legion of the Knotty! Show notes
  
• July 10, 2005 Rope Treatment tips from Instant Expert; further discussion of the use of Japanese by Western rope bondage enthusiasts; the subject of rope switches with the educated Edward Dain; a dramatic reading of the danger of being a shibari enthusiast in the online dating scene as described by GeriatricRiotGrrl. Show notes coming soon!
  
• July 2, 2005 Welcome all the new iTunes listeners! After some updates on the USC2257 legislation, Graydancer gets into more fun subjects such as creativity and humor in scenes with Liss in part 2 of The Griffin Show. Also site reviews, suggestions, and the RW Hotline! Show notes available here.
  
• June 25, 2005 Live from Shadowfind, Minx gives her impressions from the "John Hentai" rig from last week, how the USC 2256 has affected Graydancer's site, and the feature presentation: an interview with Griffin from Twisted Monk. Show notes available.
  
• June 18, 2005Graydancer talks about communication in a rope scene, highlights some upcoming events and useful sites for rope enthusiasts, including some special announcements and the new "John Hentai" challenge. We finish off with the penultimate shibaricon interview with the English Tart Show notes at http://www.graydancer.com/ropeweekly/rw06.18.05sn.html
  
• June 10, 2005 Learn Kinky Japanese with guest podcaster Terrance from Kobe Beef; Learn about Extreme Shibari Injuries and how to treat them; and our feature, an interview with Steven Speliotis, photographer and author of "Asia Bondage". Show notes at http://www.graydancer.com/ropeweekly/rw06.10.05sn.html
  
• June 3, 2005After some updates and listener feedback, including a segment from the Japanese Podcast Kobe Beef, Graydancer presents another interview from Shibaricon, with Jimi Tatu and Shevah, the presenters of "The Way of Rope". Show notes at http://www.graydancer.com/ropeweekly/rw6.3.05sn.html
  
• May 30, 2005 Freshly exhausted from Shibaricon, Graydancer shares the first few interviews from the experience, talking with Lochai, Master Rope Knot, the Twisted Monk himself, and Shibaricon participants. Show notes coming soon!
  
• May 20, 2005Part 2 of Graydancer's interview with Midori covers qualities necessary for good scenes, good doms, and the state of the Rope Community worldwide. Plus special announcements about shibaricon events. Get show notes (with pictures!) at here.
  
• May 13 , 2005: Graydancer gets to interview Midori! Hear about her new book, Wild Side Sex, her creative process, and more in part 1 of this special interview Show Notes
  
• May 6 , 2005:An interview with the Mop, a much more attractive Shibaricon virgin, an interview with O-Man on rope for play vs. artand co-topping, and Graydancer blathering about the whole "nawashi title" issue. Show Notes
  
• April 29 , 2005:Some REAL music to tie to, a review and interview with David Lawrence about his new book, BOUND, and odds and ends of people, places, and things concerning the rope community. Show notes
  
• April 24 , 2005:A little late but packed with flavor, this week's Rope Weekly has an interview with a Shibaricon virgin, listener feedback, an apology for last weeks' Shibaraoke skit, suggestions for other podcasts you may enjoy, and an excerpt from an original shibari-based erotic novel. Show Notes
  
• April 15 , 2005:A short and sweet RW: The second part of our interview with Mortis, the founder of Shibaricon, the opening of the Rope Weekly Gear Shop, some more humor, and the announcement of an upcoming show in San Diego later in May...
  
• April 7 , 2005: The Shibaricon Preview Show! First, Xtreme Shibari does its own version of a performance at last year's shibaricon, then part one of an interview with Mortis, the man behind the event itself.
  
• March 31, 2005: The Rope Weekly starts off April with some foolery, and then dives into more serious topics including legal issues, health issues, and further discussion on establishing a spiritual connection through rope bondage.
  
• March 24, 2005: The interview Down Under with Tonbi Nawa; discussion of Rope Bondage vs. Shibari; Beginning to talk about energy play. Bonus! The Punch lines revealed to "2 Penguins Walk Into a Bar..."
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• March 17, 2005: A discussion with Obafugakum on negotiating around medical conditions before, during, and
  after scenes. Also, important news about Shibaricon!
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• March 8, 2005: The leaner, meaner RW starts with an interview with Ayehli of Corvus Corvax Studios after a Shibari shoot; discussion of nerve compression injury, and a quick overview of useful knots for limb bondage.
  SHOW NOTES (17MB; 37 minutes)
  
• March 3, 2005: Graydancer and genevieve talk about what goes into a Shibariware workshop, and
  people's first reactions to shibari. Her appearance as a shibari wine decanter is described by a travelling
  Graydancer, and the first shibariWire announces some workshops throughout the world... Also, this time with
  SHOW NOTES (20.9MB; 45 minutes)
  
• February 27, 2005: Introducing minx, Rope Sub Extraordinaire, as she and Graydancer
  talk about their experiences performing, teaching, and integrating shibari into their
  D/s relationship. ( 14 mb; 35 minutes)
  
• February 24, 2005: The debut show, Graydancer explores a topic he's often wondered about:
  To Hemp? Or Not to Hemp? ( 19 mb; 30 minutes)