Episode 224: 'Gender & the Space Between' (Ryan Vermouth)

Do you ever wonder if maybe your Mom was right? As a 15 year old 'sexually ignorant Midwest teenager', Ryan Vermouth's weeping mother confronts him. She knows he's gay… he doesn't think so, yet he fears she might know him better than he knows himself. So when Ryan attends his college's annual drag ball with Bisexual/Bicoastal Jenny-cum-Johnny, he learns some empowering adult lessons about lube, bondage tape, and how clarifying it can be to transform your childhood traumas into joy, connection, and new, nourishing kinks. #TwoGoodHands #Bullied #LightlyGenderBent #YouDontHaveToKnow

 

Song: 'Sex is Good, but have you Tried' (Donna Missal)

About the Storyteller:

 

Ryan Vermouth has always been intensely curious about people, which is why he became a social scientist, an actor, and kind of a slut. Six months and two variants ago, he was scheduled to perform at the August show until it was canceled—but he couldn't be more excited that the delay has given him a chance to be a part of Bawdy's anniversary show (and also to further workshop his story in therapy).

 

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May is Share-a-Story month: Wanna send me a story, in written form or in your own voice? Send your written words or voice memo recording to [email protected] and I might just put you on the podcast! Bawdy is about real people and their experiences, I can't wait to hear yours.

 

LIVE SHOW: We're bringing out Bawdy's infamous games for our next live show! Come play OKPervert, Sniff Test and of course, Bang-O. Our theme for this month is 'Cravings' and it's happening on Saturday, May 21 at the Verdi Club in San Francisco.

Wanna attend the live show, or buy livestream tickets to watch from wherever you are?

Get tickets to the May 21st show now at https://bit.ly/BawdyCravings

 

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WORKSHOP: Why are Bawdy's Stories different? Because I have a System! The next 'How to Be Fascinating: Dixie's Secret System for Brilliant Storytelling' workshop starts on Tuesday, July 12th (the last few got rave reviews from the attendees, and sold out fast). My aim is to constantly improve this class, so I've added weekly office hours, custom story coaching & Q&A, and a final storytelling performance for you and your friends. Remember, this class is a prerequisite for my upcoming Sex and Story and Advanced Storytelling workshops coming out later this year - and Early Bird Pricing ends next week!

Register at https://bit.ly/HowToBeFascinatingT

 

Private Coaching: Storytelling for Self-Discovery can help you find, create and polish your own stories (this is my one-on-one private coaching option, and my last client said 'OMG, you just saved me 2 years of therapy, Dixie!' Why? Because together, we do the work and find what that story is really about for you) Do you want learn to tell a compelling, relatable personal true story? I can help you dig deep, gain understanding and communicate with clarity. Writing a memoir, creating a podcast, or want to learn brand storytelling for your business or another story-related endeavor? Email me at [email protected] and let's make a plan.

 

Patreon: Want a free Livestream ticket to our next show? Become a member on Patreon (at the $10/month level or higher) and tell me you wanna watch the next Livestream on May 21st,  and I'll send you a free ticket. That can happen for every show - and our livestreams are the BEST!

Patreon is how Bawdy is still here after 2 years away from our beloved live shows and community, and it's because of people like you. Please, become a member of our Patreon community now at

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(and Thank You!)

 

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Cameo/Custom Dixie video: Need some Applause Tiddies?  I've been having so much fun making customized videos, and they make such a great Valentine's Day gift! Send your friends and lovers a custom 'Cameo' video from Dixie (with or without applause tiddies), it's a great way to send love from far away to a Bawdy fan… For just $69, you and I can have a short zoom call, you can tell me all about the recipient, and I'll make a custom video from you for their special day. Find out more by emailing [email protected] #CustomVideo #Gift

 

Check out our Bawdy Storytelling Fiends and Fans group on Facebook - it's a place to discuss the podcast's stories with the storytellers, share thoughts with your fellow listeners, & help Dixie make the podcast even better. Just answer 3 simple questions and you're IN! https://www.facebook.com/groups/360169851578316/

Thank you to the Team that makes this podcast possible!

Team Bawdy is:

 

Podcast Producer: Roman Den houdijker
Sound Engineer: David Grosof
Archivist / Video: Joe Moore

Bawdy Livestream pre-show video by Donal Mooney

Live-streaming by Rubeun Tan

Storytelling support by Mosa Maxwell-Smith

& Bawdy Creator & Podcast Host Dixie De La Tour

& Thank you to Pleasure Podcasts. Bawdy Storytelling is proud to be part of your sex-positive podcast collective! 

 

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