The Wild & Sublime Podcast with Host Karen Yates Podcaster and standup Kaytlin Bailey of The Oldest Profession chats about decriminalizing sex work, the real agenda with harmful legislation, how she came to escorting, and her live show that’s touring the US in 2026. Episode Links Kaytlin Bailey – Podcaster and comedian Karen Yates – Sex educator, writer, energy […]
Thee Debauchery Ball with Khari B.
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 21, with host Karen Yates Where are all the cool people at? Event producer and spoken word musician Khari B. discusses his legendary twenty-year event, Thee Debauchery Ball, a kinky house music party in Chicago for melanated people. Karen and he discuss Black sexuality, creating safe spaces, and the documentary Thee Debauchery Ball. Filmmaker […]
Redefining Sex For More Pleasure and Excitement
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 20, with host Karen Yates What’s keeping your sex life from being more exciting? Panelists discuss limiting beliefs and tips for how to move past them in this dynamic conversation. Plus Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound®. From the October 2024 live show. The main show sponsor of the October 2024 show was uberlübe, high-performance […]
Pride: More Love, More Openness
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 19, with host Karen Yates Panelists discuss issues facing LGBTQ+ folx, offering skills and strategies to combat isolation and forge bonds. Plus an interview with drag artist Cindy Nero about her art and mentorship. From the June 2024 live show. The June 2024 show was sponsored by Rowan Tree Counseling, a therapy practice that is […]
Sexy Summer Entertainment
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 18, with host Karen Yates Listen to performers from past live Chicago shows as they heat up your earbuds. Plus audiences tell us what erotic secrets they’re keeping, and Karen presents a Sermon on the Pubic Mound® about great sex. Episode Links B and Lee Honey’s storytelling event at GD2 Mistress BlaqueIvory – […]
Overcoming Jealousy and Envy in Relationships
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 14, with host Karen Yates Our panel of sex-positive therapists discuss the roots of jealousy and envy, and share the best ways to approach these uncomfortable feelings in both open and monogamous relationships. From our May 2024 live show. Episode Links Matthew Amador – Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels Ariel Kimble – […]
Being Black and Kinky with Filmmaker David Weathersby
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 12, with host Karen Yates Chicago documentary filmmaker David Weathersby talks to Karen about his work chronicling the Black kink community in Chicago, including his upcoming series Sex in Color and his film Thee Debauchery Ball. Episode Links Documentary filmmaker David Weathersby / @davidweathersby on Instagram Thee Debauchery Ball event info Watch the documentary Thee […]
How to spice up long-term relationships: October Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates Our sexperts share their wisdom on why relationships lose their spark and what to do about it. From the Wild & Sublime fifth anniversary live show. [Note: audio issues in first few minutes of panel conversation.] The live show was sponsored by Best Therapies. Episode Links Guest links: Tazima […]
Sex Q&As, Comedy, and More: Oct 2023 Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 1, with host Karen Yates From the Wild & Sublime fifth anniversary live show, our sexperts field audience q’s on anal, sex ed, and being “too much”; standup Archy Jamjun brings the laughs, and host Karen Yates gives her Sermon on sex intentions. The live show was sponsored by Best Therapies Episode Links […]
Pride Show: “Gender Magic” + Storyteller Lily Be
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 15, with guest host Matthew Amador Our Pride Edition show part two features guest host Matthew Amador interviewing sex and gender therapist Rae McDaniel on their new book “Gender Magic,” plus recurring storyteller Lily Be’s comedic story on experiencing her asexuality as a teen. Includes Karen Yates’ Sermon on the Pubic Mound®. […]
Pride Show: “Living Authentically and Fearlessly” + Comedian Manny Petty
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 14, with guest host Matthew Amador The first half of our Pride Edition show features a panel on how to live authentically and fearlessly as a LGBTQ+ person in these challenging times, plus a comedy set with Chicago comedian-musician Manny Petty. Guest host Matthew Amador. Recorded at Hungry Brain in Chicago. Live show sponsor: […]
Intimacy Help, Pegging How-Tos, and More: Feb Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 5, with host Karen Yates The live Valentine’s Spectacular serves up a panel chat on increasing intimacy, an interview with The Pegging Book authors, Karen’s Sermon about the gifts of an unexpected health event, and more. Recorded at Constellation in Chicago. Live show sponsor: Rowan Tree Counseling Episode Links Guest Links: Matthew Amador […]












