HIDE & SEEK - CONSENT

Anne Worthington from SBS INSIGHT & Sergeant Scott Davis from VICTORIA POLICE

The last time you had sex….did you give consent to what then transpired? Did you seek the consent of the other person involved? Under what circumstance can consent be given….or not?

Anne Worthington a researcher and producer from the SBS program INSIGHT speaks about the perplexing issue of ‘consent’. The topic features on INSIGHT airing on the 4^th of August 2009. (see more HERE)

Sergeant Scott Davis from the Victoria Police, Gay & Lesbian Liaison Office helps us to navigate the often tricky legalities of ‘consent’.

HIDE & SEEK - Xposé - Laurie Lane

Melbourne's Legendary Master of Leather, Mr. Laurie Lane.

Laurie Lane talks intimately about his love of life, sharing some of his most treasured memories and some fantastic tales from Melbourne’s Gay past. A true raconteur, Laurie Lane still enjoys the spotlight. Detailing his awakening, Laurie reveals the new No.1 in his life, his authentic self! As comfortable in Drag as he is in Leather, Laurie cheerfully acknowledges tradition and enthusiastically offers his knowledge to today's men so that they may share in his positive vision of the future.

DEAN REVEALS ALL - My Interview with Allegro Non Troppo

It was may great pleasure to be invited onto JOY 94.9's Allegro Non Troppo with Addam Stobbs and Peter Forte to talk about Leather Culture and Pride. My candid and revealing answers to Addam's provocative questioning took me by surprise when I listened to this for the first time.

Addam introduced the interview with these words..."There are extremes and fringe cultures in all communities, and the Gay and Lesbian Community is no different. There are many alternative and fringe dwellers in this community, from drag to leather. It’s a difficult issue to address, because it’s highly sexual orientated, and to some the imagery can be dark, and quite confronting. Leather, sadomasochism, bondage and even more severe aspects make this culture an expression of extremes. Beware this discussion is not for the feint hearted."

....the result is "AMAZING RADIO" and something I am proud of.....thanks Allegro!

HIDE & SEEK - Xposé - Episode 3B

LOKA NUNDA – Stomp Stomp

On the eve of his new album launch, Stomp Stomp, we talk to Melbourne’s Loka Nunda about his journey as an ex-Hare Krishna Monk, Skin Head, Punk, Musician, Composer, Producer and Horse-Hung Sex Pig. Stomp Stomp is about having fun. Yet Loka's signature of spirituality is still present. He shares his darker, sexy edge with us and we explore his realms of sexuality.

HIDE & SEEK - Episode 3A

Sexual Expression in Art – Is it Erotica or Porn?

Robbie Swan is the Founding Father - Media Director and Political Advisor for the EROS ASSOCIATION – which represents the interests of Australia’s Adult Retail and Entertainment sectors. Robbie is well known for his public stoushes with arch conservative Senator Brian Harradine, who at one stage accused him of being a transvestite in a Senate Committee hearing. He has also worked with Phillip Adams and Richard Neville helping their anti-censorship campaigns. In 2001 Robbie opened and the National Museum Of Erotica in Canberra and remains an avid collector of Sex In Art.

Boys Behaving Badly - Travis de Jonk and Ross Brownsdon.

Official Photographers for the New Mardi Group 2009 Sleaze Party (October 3 - Sydney, Australia)

For more than six years they have worked together on numerous exhibitions and contributed to leading publications, both locally and internationally, winning multiple awards for their work along the way. They are the Dynamic Duo of homoerotica – the boys behind BAD BEHAVIOUR PUBLISHING – Melbourne’s very own Calendar Crusaders - Travis de Jonk and Ross Brownsdon.

HIDE & SEEK - Xposé - Episode 2B

SEXPO's General Manager, Rob Godwin

Fiona Pattern from the Australian Sex Party was one of the founders of SEXPO and she co-hosts this in-depth chat with the General Manager of SEXPO, Rob Godwin. We ask Rob why it is that the world’s most successful sex expo has had trouble connecting to same sex attracted patrons, why it is that its patronage continues to break attendance records and its international franchise is spreading to New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

HIDE & SEEK - Episode 2A

Gay Shame Study

We speak with Adam Becker, a Masters Student at La Trobe University who is exploring how Gay men deal with the emotion of shame. Adam is studying at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the School of Public Heath, Department of Counseling and Psychological Health and is keen top speak with Gay men 18-30yo willing to participate in research investigating links between shame, embarrassment and well-being. His study involves 2 X 1 hour, one-on-one interviews conducted at La Trobe Uni in the City, confidentiality and anonymity is assured and if you wish to participate you can contact Adam on 0437 755 580 or via email abecker@students.latrobe.edu.au

Politics, Porn and Policies – The Australian Sex Party with Fiona Pattern

Fiona Pattern from the Australian Sex Party joined us in the studio to explore why we need a Political Party based on Sex, just what their polices are and what they are going to do for the GLBTIQ community.

HIDE & SEEK - Episode 1

Australian Sex Party

Fiona Pattern from the Australian Sex Party was our first guest on Hide and Seek. She shared with us some very intimate details of her sexual experiences growing up, her background in the Adult Industry and why Australia’s newest political party is a Sex Party.

www.pash-study.net

PASH is the study of pleasure and sexual health among gay and bisexual men in Australia. It is a joint study of the University of NSW, La Trobe University, Curtin University, and local gay community organisations in each state.

We spoke with Dr. Pol McCann from the University of NSW and asked what the survey is hoping to achieve and why studies such as this are so important to our GLBTIQ Community.

International Mr Leather Contestant – Mal Guest

Winner of the Laird Leather Man 2008, Mal Guest, spoke frankly about his experience coming ‘out’ in his late 30’s and the effect that had on his wife and son. Recently returned from the International Mr Leatherman competition in Chicago, Mal shares with us what it takes to compete as a Leather Man – both locally and on the international stage

SEX, FETISH, PORN – JOY 94.9 GOES HARDCORE

Australia’s first gay and lesbian radio station, Melbourne’s JOY 94.9, announced today that a new show exploring sex and sexuality will form part of its new programming schedule. The show titled ‘Hide & Seek’ will be presented by Dean Beck, with regular contributions from the Eros Foundation, The Australian Sex Party, Doctors, Psychologists and others. “Hide & Seek endeavors to explore and empower the listener’s individual sexuality whilst celebrating the diverse nature of sexual expression in our GLBTIQ Community,” explained JOY’s head of programming Leenie Fabri. Dean Beck, a former President of Pride March Victoria and media spokesman for Melbourne Leather Pride, works in Australia’s thriving Adult Industry. “I am excited that JOY 94.9 has seen fit to offer a voice to Melbourne’s united, strong and ever-growing Leather, Fetish, Bear and Kink communities,” said Dean Beck. “The show will engage, educate, challenge and hopefully inspire people to be who and what they want to be; responsibly,” said Dean.