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Introduction
Welcome to Full Cow, a podcast about leather and kink where your host, Edge (he/him), shares his 30+ years of experience in the community. For this episode we're going to think about submission.

In the first segment, Edge shares his journey into submission, or more properly his journey into something he misrecognized as submission. Then, in the second segment, Edge offers his thoughts on the psycho-spatial nature of submission. Then we talk with slave Phil about his experience with submission and the resources he's created to help others explore this aspect of their identities. As a special bonus, the episode ends with Edge reading his erotic story, "You." With special guest stars my cat and my AC pump 🙄.

Related Links

• If you want to learn more about submission, I recommend SlaveCraft: Roadmaps for Erotic Servitude: Principles, Skills and Tools by Guy Baldwin.
• Check out slave Phil's website and podcast, his resources for finding someone, or (hopefully live by now) his support for those in D/s relationships. Also consider following his Twitter account.

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Interludes are short segments between regular episodes with no editing but WITH leather creaking. It's a chance to hear a little more about what's going on in my life. In this interlude, I share my experience with the major leather event, International Mister Leather, or IML.

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Introduction
Welcome to Full Cow, a podcast about leather and kink where your host, Edge (he/him), shares his 30+ years of experience in the community. For this episode we're going to think about bondage.

In the first segment, Edge shares his experience with bondage both as a bottom and as a Top. Then, in the second segment, we'll look at some basic bondage info, including safety, ropes types, and knots. Then we have a chat with Master Dart, who offer his experience with bondage and general insight into kink. As a special bonus, the episode ends with Edge reading his erotic story, "Hemp."

Related Links

• I learned shibari by reading The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage by Midori. If you're a book / written word person, you might want to check it out.
• Common ropes are hemp and MFP (multifilament polypropylene) and the knots to learn are the square knot and the lark's head knot.
• Twisted Monk makes beautiful hemp rope and has amazing how-to videos.
• Learn more about Master Dart on his website or follow him on Twitter.
• Check out one of Master Dart's recommendations, Two Knotty Boys.
• If you're interested in my stories, you can purchase The Stories of Edge in Kindle format.

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Introduction
Welcome to Full Cow, a podcast about leather and kink where your host, Edge (he/him), shares his 30+ years of experience in the community. This time our theme is leather.

In the first segment, Edge shares the history of how he "does leather" by considering questions of style and aesthetics. Then, in the second segment, we discuss how to get started in leather--what to buy and in what order. Finally, for our third segment we talk to Jackson of Ben Orson leather to get leather maker's perspective.

Housekeeping
Like the sound of leather creaking in the podcast? Let me know with a quick email to edge-at-fullcow.show (yes, fullcow.show NOT .com). Also, is it just me or is the sound a little uneven on this episode? Sorry folks... I am still working out my audio skills but hope to continue to improve.

Extra Info
Another great reason to get chaps: adjustable waist band. Chaps are a resilient item that can fit you even as your body changes shape. And, when buying chaps, look for an inside zipper, which is more classically typical of the bar chap.

Related Links

• Obenauf's is my preferred leather conditioner, though you can also use Huberd's.
• And feel free to check out Ben Orson Leather.

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Introduction
Welcome to Full Cow, a podcast about leather and kink where your host, Edge (he/him), shares his 30+ years of experience in the community. This time our theme is boots.

In the first segment, Edge talks about his relationship with boots, what they mean to him and what role they have in his leather life. Then, in the second segment, we discuss how to get started with boot buying tips and a guide to basic boot care. Finally, for our third segment we have a conversation with Girlfriend, the 2020 (and still) Florida Community Bootblack to learn a little more about the art of bootblacking.

Related Links

• Stompers is a community-owned business and a good source for boots. They also carry a good starter boot at a pretty decent price.
• Check out Girlfriend's linktree to find her TikTok, Twitch, and more.
• And since Girlfriend raved about it, you might also want to check out the  Leather Archives and Museum

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Introduction
Welcome to the first episode of Full Cow, a podcast about leather and kink where your host, Edge (he/him), shares his 30+ years of experience in the community. Each episode focuses on a theme and our theme this time is, fittingly, origins.

In the first segment, Edge discusses the origins of his own leather journey, drawing insights from that narrative to offer larger lessons about the community and how it operates. Then, in the second segment, we discuss the classic origin story for the gay male American leather community, the Old Guard, thinking about not just what it was but also what it does in the community still today. Finally, for our third segment we will be talking about Matt as he shares the origins of his journey into submission.

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If you want to know more about the Old Guard, here are some resources I would recommend:

• "The Old Guard: Classical Leather Culture Revisited," by Guy Baldwin. Baldwin is an important community leader and actually lived Old Guard so I tend to go to him as an authoritative source.
• "The Leather Restoration: Sacred Cows Make The Best Hamburger," by Guy Baldwin. This speech is not without controversy but I think it opens important conversations even though it's now twenty years old. 
• "The Old Guard," by Guy Baldwin. One final piece from Baldwin. Super hard to read with that background, I know.
• Leatherfolk, by Mark Thompson. This is an incredible anthology in general but "One Among Many" by Thom Magister, which is an insightful and incredibly moving personal history.

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Ask Edge! Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/LTHREDGE to leave ask a question or leave feedback. Find Edge's other content on Instagram and Twitter. Also visit his archive of educational videos, Tchick-Tchick.