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⛓️ EPISODE 60 ⛓️ Bueller from Red and Black The Movie

Join Leia as she chats with Bueller, filmmaker and kinkster about his upcoming feature film, Red and Black. Red and Black is a classy, sexy, fun Glamour Heist in the tradition of Ocean's Eleven, Leverage, and Now You See Me. The heist crew includes a Femme Fatale/Dominatrix who uses kink to advance the heist. We compare kinky movies, talk about how his will be unique and point out the differences and similarities.

Bueller is a member of the Utah kink community and the Utah indie film industry. He...

⛓️ Episode 59 ⛓️ with Lee Harrington! Welcome back Lee Harrington to Submerge to talk about his new book that just released called "Become Your Own Beloved" This book is all about connection with self and forgiving regrets and missteps in life to start anew. True to form, Lee and Leia jump all over covering topics like imposter syndrome, self forgiveness, overcoming stereotypes and so much more. 

Lee Harrington is an internationally known sexuality, relationships, and personal authenticity educator. Having taught in all 50 states and in 6 countries, he brings a combination of playful engagement and thoughtful academic dialogue to a broad aud...

⛓️ Episode 58 ⛓️ Leia chats with co-owners of Oblige Dungeon, Paul and Flynn to talk abut their start in kink, their (business) partnership with the dungeon and their live stream with tons of resources for kink education. 

Paul (Serene_X) and Flynn (Flynn_racer) discovered a passion for Shibari and BDSM in their lives on their own paths. Those paths converged when they combined their skills and interest to create an upscale safe environment in which to learn, engage, explore, connect, and socialize with others. Their love for art and this passion equaled the creation of Oblige Rope, Kink, Art Bouti...

⛓ Episode 57 with SweetSalt ⛓ ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ - Join Leia as she chats with Sweet Salt about all things edge play. We discuss bl00d play, rainbow play, and scat play. Fair warning, if you’re skittish or squeamish, this episode may not be for you. But it’s sure to be educational, so tune in if you want to learn something.

SweetSalt is a queer, polyamorous switch who has a deep love and passion for connection, spirituality, and intimacy. She has been practicing kink for 18 years and has developed a particular devotion for the practice of more taboo fetishes and int...

Join Leia and host of Sexie Show podcast, JJ as they talk all about his discovery of "not being a normy" and his entrance into the kinky and sex party world. We talk about his podcast, Sexie Show and all about his adventures to get to where he is today. 

JJ is the host of Sexie Show podcast. In the last three and a half years he's had a variety of guests on his show to talk sex, kink and everything in between, all while having fun in the process. With a background in improv and sketch c...

⛓ Episode 55 ⛓ Join Leia as she sits down with Sir Pyrrho Leone to explore the strange new worlds of STAR TREK! You read that right! We boldly go where no man has gone before to discuss how Gene Rodenberry's super nova brand has introduced and continued to normalize the LGBTQIA+ community and how far it's come in newer series on streaming platforms. Nerd out with us! Resistance is Futile! 🖖

Pyrrho Leone is a lifelong Trekkie who has been shaped by Star Trek’s narrative of the positive spirit of the human race.  After watching The Original Series and The Animat...

Leia and Russia talk all about CONSENT! It's a word that sometimes only gets applied to kink but it should be used in all areas of life. We specifically focus on Informed Consent in this episode, so stay tuned for more on this topic where we'll cover the other forms of consent. 

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Leia chats with Princess Asshole and Kris about their kinky journey that ultimately brought them together and led them to their roles in producing the Heartland Person of Leather contest at the next GWNN Bash in July in Austin, TX! ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ about halfway through the episode they tell a few stories of blood play and edge play scenes they've done. Listen for all the info you need to know about the contest and follow the links below for more!

Princess Asshole (she/they) and Kris (any pronouns) hail from Austin, Texas. They were immediately bonded by their lo...

Doc Hooligan joins Leia in the the studio to talk about his journey into kink, and his road to recovery and how BDSM helped him along the way.

Doc Hooligan has been active in kink for about ten years. He enjoys all facets of power exchange, and especially the energy transfer from impact play. He’s recently begun getting active within the local community once again; after taking a hiatus to work on himself. He is an advocate for mental health awareness and addiction recovery in both the kink and vanilla communities. 

Books referenced in tod...

Leia has her first threesome (podcast) with The Russian and cookie! We talk nonsense and play a very vanilla game that we try desperately to make kinky. Join us for this S#!$ Show!

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🎂 Episode 50! 🎂 Happy One Year to SUBMERGE: The Podcast!

We wouldn't be here today if it weren't for all the amazing guests that have offered their time and stories, and our amazing listeners that continue to support the show every week! Leia sits down on the opposite side of the room to get interviewed by a special guest host this week! Why did she start the podcast? What was/is the purpose? What are her favorite moments? Leia reflects on this past year and how far submerge has come and where it's going in the year to come!

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🎙 Episode 49 🎙 All About Middles! Leia and cookie talk all about their middle space. If you’re middle or want to know more about middles, this is the episode for you. We talk about how our personal “middle” comes out, the differences, the similarities and how we can all identify with our own version of middle.

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🎙 Episode 47 🎙 Leia talks more with Ashley Robertson, provider of shame free sex education to children, teens and families. We talk about being a kinky parent and the struggles that come with it.

Ashley Robertson identifies as a feminine, ethically non-monogamous, doll. With over a decade of experience in the BDSM scene, she isn’t shy of perverse topics. She is a liberated, educator who wishes to share with others the freedom of sexuality without shame. With three teaching degrees, she’s fed up with the idea that learning comes from a constrictive set of standards. Instead, she assumes in...

🎙 Episode 46 🎙 - Ashley Robertson Part 1

Leia talks with Ashley Robertson, provider of shame free sex education to children, teens and families. We talk about the importance of telling your kids the truth, teaching body autonomy, consent and making sex education fun. This is part one in a two part series. Tune in next week for more from Ashley Robertson!

Ashley Robertson identifies as a feminine, ethically non-monogamous, doll. With over a decade of experience in the BDSM scene, she isn’t shy of perverse topics. She is a liberated, educator who wishes to share with others t...

Leia chats with Phoenix and lucky, your 2022 Texas Power Exchange Titleholders. They talk about their individual journeys into kink, the story of how they met, and their experience running for title and their unique dynamic. 

Phoenix (he/him) and lucky (They/she) make up the prismatic duo of the 2022 Texas Power Exchange title. 

Phoenix identifies as a queer, poly-adjacent primal predator, Master, Daddy, Protector and Sadist of lucky. Since joining the kink and BDSM lifestyle in 2016, Phoenix has been on a journey of self discovery through healing his imposter syndrome caused by comparing himself to ot...

Episode 44 is here! cookie Bhavani joins Leia to talk about the importance of finding your people and keeping in contact during slower kinky times and the holiday season. Most of us struggle with seasonal depression and being away from our blood relatives (sometimes by choice) during the colder months. Find your people and stay in contact to keep your spirits up! Stay Kinky!

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Leia talks with Rose Rivera, MMED, creator of the Submissive Academy. We chat about her journey into BDSM, her creation of the Submissive Academy, and what Sacred Submission means to her. 

Rose Rivera is the founder of Submissive Academy and holds a Master of Medicine degree in Family & Sexuality Studies. She pioneered the concept of Relational OrientationTM and teaches Sacred SubmissionTM, a method of using one's natural strengths, needs, and desires as a path toward personal mastery and spiritual fulfillment. Blending ancient philosophies with modern psychology her work bridges the gap between science and soul, al...

Leia talks with Sir Mark about his journey into kink, experience being on both sides of the slash and powerful energy exchange.

From Sir Mark: I am a creative skilled top. I enjoy thinking outside the box and creating experiences that stay with someone throughout their life.

I enjoy cigar service, the beach life. Every year we go to Costa Rica just to hang out and connect as a family. I am interested in someone who is interested in me and gets me. I am a people person and am very social and enjoy company...

Leia sits down with fellow podcaster, Woody, from kinkycast.com to hear his story, experiences as a kink podcaster, and chat more about educating adolescents on body autonomy and consent. 

Woody is the host of the KinkyCast. A podcast in its 9th year with over 450 episodes, on every form of kink. It may be educational, titillating, fun, rude, or any possible subject about BDSM and alternative relationships. Woody talks with legends of the lifestyle to newbies just putting their thoughts into words. "We are all freaks in some form, so don't worry that you are different - w...

Subspace, Topspace and Drop, OH MY!

Leia and The Russian talk all about their experiences with sub space, top space, and drop. What each can look like, feel like and how to handle them all.

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🎙 Episode 39 🎙 is here now! Welcome @JimJamofalltrade to the show! We talk about his journey into kink, exploring dynamics and trying out all different kinds of kinks and fetishes.

Jimjam discovered an interest in polyamory and kink in 2017. He discovered groups in East Texas and over the years has branched out to the Dallas community, growing in his kinks and in his leather journey. He now resides in the DFW area with his submissive Hellfire where they both work to educate and give back to their community as they move forward.

BOOKS: Ethical Slut, More than T...

🎙 Episode 38 🎙 is HERE!  ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ Graphic descriptions of invasives play, might want to grab a cookie during this one! 🍪 

Join Leia as she sits down with PA and talks her kink journey, experience, interest and teaching all about invasives, and family support!

Princess Asshole (P.A.), she/they, is just your run-of-the-mill asshole trying to do weird stuff to people and have a lot of laughs in the process. Originally from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, now residing in Austin, she’s been in the kink community since 2015. They are a creative by trade and loves to play in aren...

Leia and Master Trix sit down to chat about Beyond Vanilla 31, kink conventions, classes taught, fun had and memories made!

Trix (they/them) is a Gender Queer, creole, omnisexual that has been involved in the BDSM, kink and Leather lifestyles for 16 years and has an insatiable love for the creepy and macabe. They lead and teach locally in their kink group called L.O.T.U.S., an acronym for Lagniappe Of Teaching and Understanding Sadomasochism. Trix produces the annual event, Vision. (Visionlotus.org) They have taught courses at several events, including Beyond Vanilla, Vision and their...

🎙 Episode 36 🎙 Join Leia Leone with Hellfire as they discuss experiences at Beyond Vanilla, Dominants that surrender, and classes they teach throughout the conventions. Find them on Fet @Hellfire-

Who is Hellfire?

Hellfire (They/She) is active in the local DFW metroplex kink and Leather community, is a queer, poly, submissive, bratty switch, and has been a part of the community for almost 5 years now. They got their start in the community in the East Texas area back in early 2018.

They like to share their own personal experience from their own personal leather and kink j...

🎙 Episode 35 🎙 with The Russian is out now, We give everyone the 411, the inside scoop, the dirty details of Beyond Vanilla 2022. We talk all about the convention life, how we got there, what happened, and life changing moments that occurred during the weekend.

Find her on fet @The Russian

Shout outs in today's episode: @TheRussian @SkankyPaperBoy @Echo_Of_Beast @TrueBeast @FlyingAnvil @SweetSalt @-MistressMadison @51LV3R_F0X @Sir_Athens357  @PhoenixandLucky @DoctorBubbles @kitkatann @Vark_and_Co @Dom_Mark2 @HardyH @Hellfire- @Princess_Asshole @TrixWolf @RebelSumPig @_Kupkake @ISayEep

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Join Leia and Mistress Madison as we spill the tea on all things CKC Kinky Campout 2022 from two first timers! We talk all about her first experience driving a pony cart with Master Handfull’s beautiful ponies, experimenting with different roles without worrying about titles, kinky olympics antics, camp memories and more!

Shout outs in today’s episode:

@KCKinkyCampout @Consent_KC, @SkankyPaperBoy @TheRussian @Handfull @kocoloco @sassmissive @Sir_Athens357 @bloodyvixen

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Join Leia Leone as she chats with Beast and Echo, International Master/slave 2022 Title Holders. We talk about their journey into kink and competitions, their busy travel schedule and all the classes and speeches they have lined up for the the coming months! You can see Beast and echo at Beyond Vanilla September 23-25 in Dallas or visit their website www.beast-and-echo.com for other upcoming events! 

Born in Germany to German and Lakota parents, Beast (He/Him) is a pansexual, polyamorous Leatherman, a Master, a teacher, and a student. Among his many interests, Beast is a r...

Join Leia in the Den of The Danes as she sits down with Daemon Danes to discuss his journey into poly life, his first experiences with kink, and how his 24/7 M/s household is run.

Daemon Danes is an alternative lifestyle enthusiast, knowledge worker, and somewhat of an icon or anti-hero to many in the Fetish community. He is the proud patriarch of a 24/7, M/s poly family known as the “Danes”, who share colorfully about their lives online, and in his podcast series. Often controversial but never boring, Daemon is seen as an unapologetically extreme practitioner and...

Put on your scuba gear because we are subMERGING into deep waters with Master Brett Turner! We talk about his journey into kink, and take a deep dive into DD/lg and Big/little relationships, dynamics, contracts and more!

Brett is an ex-president of the Dallas Leatherheart Clan, founding member of LHC-Austin, Mr Austin GEAR 2019, and has organized the Austin Ageplay Social since 2012. Age play, behavior modification, and a few lifelong fetishes are his main stake in kink, but Brett supplements with fear play, medical play, and exotic devices. Brett's vanilla interests include powerlifting and k-pop.

Happy 30th Episode! Mother Russia and Leia Leone talk all about attending munches, conventions, and play parties as a newbie!

You all know the Russian by now, but to learn more, check her out on Fet at TheRussian.

Books I recommend! "Power Circuits" by Raven Kaldera  

Shout outs in today's episode include: Aaron Barbee, Lee Harrington, Mama Gail, Master Kupkake, Beast and Echo, Jack Thompson, Beyond Vanilla event, Consent Kansas City camp out, and Bloodline Leather Intensive event. 

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Join Leia Leone as she sits down with boy Kage. We talk about title holder's commitments, BDSM apparel, and making fun sadistic toys!

boy Kage (he/him) is a former Mister Texas Bear Round Up (2018) and the Beartriach of the Route 66 Leather Bear (2020-21) title. He is a founding member of the Texas Puppy Club, and an active member of the Lonestar boys of Leather, the DFW Kennel Club, and the Dallas Bears. Kage is also on the leadership/production team for the Texas Bear Round Up (TBRU), the second largest bear weekend in North America, fundraising...

Leia sits down with Master Kupcake, founder of New Orleans Girls of Leather. We chat all about invasives,  leather girls, and educating the community. 

Kupkake is a twisted, primal, blood loving, sadomasochistic, Queer Leatherperson. As a Louisiana born southern girl who now resides in Mississippi she has been involved in the kink and Leather communities for over two decades, she began her kink journey in the late 90’s then found and fell in love with the Leather culture she dedicates herself to now.
Although, sometimes described as a heavy Top, she enjoys most things from all side...

Join us this week for not ONE but TWO amazing guests on subMERGE! Leia, The Russian and Flying Anvil chat all about Polyamory and how it works for them, others, and how many different ways polyamory can be structured and work for people!

Flying Anvil has been in the kink scene for over 17 years, he's a kinkster, a maker, a voyeur, and a professional napper! 

From Flying Anvil:

I like building and tinkering with classic cars and hotrods. I grew up building hot rods with my family. Rebuilding my dad's 39 Chevy coupe as a...

Leia sits down with Mama Gail, Women's International Leather Legacy title holder to talk all about Route 66 kink weekend, discovering leather community at a young age, and how she finds my voice super sexy! 

Mama Gail (she/her) is based in Tulsa where her love of leather/levi found a place. She is Women’s International Leather Legacy 2018 and passionate about creating #LovingLeatherSpaces wherever she goes. Gail has been leathering and roping and club boarding and presenting and title holding and all the things for a while now. But today she finds herself balancing building a business, emp...

Please welcome your NEW MR ROUTE 66 LEATHER @Sir_Athens357 ! We talk all about his journey into running for title and his experience this past weekend in Oklahoma City for the Route 66 Leather competition. Special shout outs to all the producers, judges, contestants, handlers and the KC Community for the time, love and support!

(He/Him) Athens is a Queer leatherman who leads a poly Master\slave house hold that focuses on personal growth, exploration, and service. Being born and raised in Kansas city, Athens is passionate about BBQ, Chiefs football, and midwestern hospitality. Athens has been apart...

Leia sits down with Aaron Barbee in the Leather Masters studio to talk about the history of Leather Masters and the grand reopening of the shop this weekend, July 16th, 2022 in Westport,KCMO, formerly known as EM City. We discuss his journey into kink, leather creativity, and scandalous stories from previous employers! You don't miss this one! www.leathermasters.com

Aaron is originally from central Illinois, where his love for leatherwork started at a very young age. During his college years he was involved in leather/kink scene in Chicago but didn't start to formally craft until j...

Join host Leia Leone as she sits down with Whistler from Fet to discuss his journey to discovering asexuality and his experience in solo polyamory. We talk about figuring out how you identify, using labels for better understanding versus traps, and how you should be your own primary partner first and foremost in all relationships. 

Whistler (he / him) is an asexual dominant from Oklahoma City who can't resist a dad joke, strives to never stop learning, and hopes to serve as an example that kindness and sadism are not mutually exclusive. Whistler's current interests include asexuality, flogging, c...

We're going live this week to review this past weeks news and updates on the abysmal decision made by SCOTUS and how it affects our rights, as uterus owners and kinksters in general, and also, what YOU can do to get involved and hope for change. 

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Welcome Master Handfull to the show! We chat this episode about Pony Play and everything to do with it!!! The leather, the harnesses, the bells, OH MY!!

Master Handfull has been active in both the local and regional community for over 30 years. He is currently a member of several groups. Regularly participating in events, as well as teaching educational classes on Pony Play, needles, whips, deprivation, encumbrance, and impact play. Master Handfull enjoys helping others to learn different types of play as well as the M/s lifestyle and living poly. 

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