Beyond the Start

A Gatsby Party and Discussing Intentions

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2620966/fan_mail/new] Ringing in the New Year usually means a countdown, a drink, and calling it a night. Ours looked a lot different this year: a Gatsby themed lifestyle house party, a maze of play spaces, and a moment on a couch at midnight that taught us more about confidence than we expected. We talk through the real logistics that happen before the sexy part, why this particular group felt unusually friendly, and how the environment can make “being seen” feel normal instead of scary. We also get honest about consent culture. We’re fully on board with clear rules, respect, and personal responsibility, but we debate what happens when the consent spiel goes on so long that the room drifts away. That leads into one of the biggest takeaways of the night: when consent and expectations are clear, even a very public moment can feel grounded, not performative. We share what it was like to have people glance, move along, and let us exist in the background rather than making it weird. From there, we zoom out into a midyear check-in on our lifestyle goals. We unpack the tension between serious mode and playful mode, how reassurance can be the difference between pressure and encouragement, and why small measurable intentions like “don’t sit down” and “talk to three people” can change your whole experience. If you’re navigating the swinger lifestyle, consensual nonmonogamy, or just trying to communicate better about desire, this one is packed with real-world lessons. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review, what’s one intention you’re setting for your next event? Email us at podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com [podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com] - we'd love to hear from you!

Who Really Runs the Profile?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2620966/fan_mail/new] Who is really running the profile on lifestyle dating sites, and why does it so often look like the guy is the one driving the messages? We dig into a Reddit poll that sparked a surprisingly heated conversation in our house, especially around the popular explanation that “women get overwhelmed.” That phrase matters, because it can hide the real issue: the inbox can be a messy mix of low effort openers, safety concerns, and nonstop attention that drains your energy fast. We talk about what we think is actually happening behind the scenes for swinger lifestyle couples and open relationships: division of labor. Sometimes one partner enjoys searching, vetting, and planning, while the other partner thrives in person once there’s a real connection. We also get honest about “gatekeeping” as a filter for fake profiles, weird messages, and unsafe vibes, and we ask the uncomfortable question: when does protection turn into control, and how do you keep trust intact when you cannot even tell who is typing? Then we switch gears to something you’ll see at house parties, hotel takeovers, and cruises: theme nights. We break down when themes boost the vibe, when they feel like homework, and how to avoid the pressure of getting it “right,” especially when you’re packing for multiple nights. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle lifestyle messaging burnout, profile transparency, or event themes without losing your mind, this one is for you. If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend in the lifestyle, and leave a review. What do you and your partner do: split the inbox, trade off, or let one person own it? Email us at podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com [podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com] - we'd love to hear from you!

San Antonio Hotel Takeover & Lingerie

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2620966/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Neo & Trinity recount their first hotel takeover with Libertine Events in San Antonio, TX. They also discuss their first play experience at that event and close the show out with a discussion on lingerie. *Note - we were originally going to cover a Reddit poll on who manages profiles, but listen for that in the next episode. Link to Libertine Events [https://libertineevents.com] Email us at podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com [podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com] - we'd love to hear from you!

Seattle, Club Sapphire, and Boundaries

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2620966/fan_mail/new] And we’re back for episode 5! In this episode, we talk about our first club visit to Club Sapphire in conjunction with a hotel takeover (lite) with the We Gotta Thing community. After that, we discuss boundaries in the lifestyle. Enjoy! Links from the show: Buchanan’s Pineapple Flavored Scotch [https://www.buchananswhisky.com/en-us/our-whiskies/pineapple] Club Sapphire [https://clubsapphire.com] Email us at podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com [podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com] - we'd love to hear from you!

Scarlet Ranch, Education, and More

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2620966/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Unplugged and Turned On, Neo & Trinity share their first experience at Scarlet Ranch in Colorado, information on getting educated in the lifestyle, and provide a quick wrap-up on things coming up. Recipe for Blueberry-Lemon Mezcal Mule [https://www.empirewine.com/recipes/tequila/blueberry-lemon-mezcal-mule-522/] Email us at podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com [podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com] - we'd love to hear from you!