Unplugged and Turned On

Bliss Cruise Firsts and Single Guy Adventures

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2620966/fan_mail/new] A lifestyle cruise sounds like nonstop heat, but our first Bliss Cruise proves something more interesting: the sexiest trips are built on comfort, timing, and the small choices you don’t think about until you’re living them. We tell the full story of our first cruise ever, from the pre-cruise hotel "meet and greet" that was basically too loud to meet anyone, to how surprisingly fast we got on the ship, to the on-board routines that saved the vibe when the weather was colder than expected. We get specific about what worked for us and what didn’t: why the sauna became our daily anchor, how theme nights and music can make the club feel either electric or like an immediate nope, and why we loved having a balcony room even after hearing people complain about it. We also talk about skipping a paid Nassau excursion because it would have been miserable, plus our real take on food, the drink package, and the overall value compared with other lifestyle travel like high-end resorts. Then we switch gears into playing with single men, including how the fantasy turned into real life, where we found people (SLS and Kasidie), and the screening rules that now feel non-negotiable. We share red flags, awkward first lessons, condom expectations, why we often prefer hotels for comfort and boundaries, and how confidence and communication change everything. We also name performance anxiety for what it is: common, human, and not a statement about attraction. Listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend who’s lifestyle curious, and leave a review so more people can find honest conversations about ethical non-monogamy, boundaries, and desire. What part of this story hit closest to home? Email us at podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com [podcast@unpluggedandturnedon.com] - we'd love to hear from you!

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!