Episode 40: Muppet Fashion and Gym Class takes us on a journey from the best Christmas Carol adaptation of all time (A Muppet Christmas Carol) all the way to the radicalization of youth online and finally ends up at Animal Crossing, with some detours into therapeutic bitching about high school gym classes and the challenge of finding joyful movemen…

Episode 39 takes a deep dive into fall hearth and home: cozy shows we're watching and why we love them--mostly a lot about Clarkson's Farm--and Kysmet's #murdercozy aesthetic with Back 4 Blood. It's mid-November and it's the season for rest! Join us for some cozy conversation. Show notes: https://eliawinters.com/come-and-play-episode-39/…

Episode 38 is our Halloween episode! We discuss our histories with this favorite holiday and trick-or-treat adventures along with spooky and spooky-adjacent films. We digress into conversations about movie soundtracks and how Bonnie Tyler goes so hard it's amazing. To stay on brand, we head back to talking about all kinds of fancy dildos beyond the…

Episode 37 is mostly about our passionate love of autumn. It's basic bitch season, and we're here for it with Halloween decorations and way too many recipes. Kysmet is playing spooky games and Elia is not here for it. Also, we're doing some creative endeavors and Elia has a new creative way to rehome her used sex toys. Show notes: https://eliawinte…

Episode 36 is full of everything we didn't know we needed to talk about. Game of Thrones ended two years ago but apparently we're still not over it. Kysmet's been playing (or watching) Resident Evil. And why haven't the aliens contacted us? No, really: Fermi's Paradox, the Great Filter, and more. Plus more about other podcasts we love and Elia's ge…

Back on brand this week with episode 35! We spend most of this episode on sex and sex toys, with some digressions into our personality types and skin care routines. Don't miss the in-depth discussion of the Hismith fucking machine.Show notes with lots of links here: https://eliawinters.com/come-and-play-episode-35-kobe-snails-and-human-like-skin/…

We've had a very long hiatus, but we're back and we've got a production schedule! We process our pandemic experiences and what's been keeping us going. Sorry there's mysterious thunking throughout the podcast. We didn't have our sound dampening set up properly and it picked up every time we set our arms on the table.Show notes: https://eliawinters.…

We've been gone a while, so we've got a bit of catching up to do. We talk about National Masturbation Month (it's May!) and our own creative endeavors. Elia's got a new book coming out, and Kysmet's doing a sketching challenge. Some chat about Marie Kondo and baking as well. Then it's a more serious talk about the RITA awards and racism. Finally, w…

This episode is a wild ride through a bunch of topics. We discuss the self-bondage we've gotten into and classes we've taken, and then an exploration of what's keeping us busy: updates on Elia's latest trilogy and Kysmet's Inktober work. There's lots of talk of baking with a digression to discuss how many dicks are in a bushel of dicks and then a b…

We're recording live at Dungeons and Geekdoms New England! We talk about Vagina Rage and shitty sex ed in America. Then it's a bunch about the amazing kink con, the classes we're taking, and the vendors and products. Some discussion of Jurassic World, dinosaur gothic, dinosaur porn, and video games we're playing. I also include a short review of th…

We saw Ocean's 8, so we spend some time discussing how much we love beautiful ladies and people doing what they're good at. Also a bit of commentary about the importance of women supporting women. We cast our women-over-50 buddy cop movie, too. From here, we move on to talking extensively about Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. Speaking of po…

After the Infinity War discourse on Episode 28, we needed to spend some time discussing who in the Marvel universe would be good in bed. Includes some ranking, hypotheses about characters' engagement and skill, logistics of fucking Mjolnir, and thoughtful analysis of why fucking Groot is okay but fucking Rocket is creepy. Then we discuss Hue, an in…

This episode is solely devoted to Infinity War discussion. That's right, we might be a bit late to the party, but at least we've given everyone a chance to see it in theaters. This episode is filled with spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War. We discuss our thoughts on the ending and what's going to happen in Part 2, the characters who did and didn't…

It's the first episode of Come and Play's second season! Kysmet is now a co-host of the podcast, which is exciting for all involved. We talk about the struggles for creative production and sustaining ourselves when the creative well runs dry. We also discuss the difference between self-care and "little" behavior. There's also conversation about the…

In Episode 26, Kysmet is back for some in-depth toy discussion. We talk about the kGoal Kegel Exerciser from Minna Life, including discussing whether there's a market for kegel exercise games that let you shoot aliens with your vagina. We think there is. Then we talk about the Satisfyer Pro Penguin, a magnificent toy that is both adorable and orgas…

In episode 25, Kysmet rejoins me on the podcast. We get into that October spirit talking about horror movies and psychological thrillers, including some talk about actual psychopaths and the stigmatization of mental illness in the wake of some of the horrible acts of violence in the United States. It's not all heavy, though: we talk about Harrison …

In episode 24, I talk about a couple of interesting syndromes: misophonia and synesthesia, plus a whole bunch of stuff about bondage. I talk about different materials for bondage as well as safety concerns. Go tie up a consensual partner and have fun!Από τον Elia Winters

In episode 23, I talk about Hygge, the Danish art of creating coziness and intimacy. I discuss Slime Rancher, a fun and adorable game I've been playing. I review the Tantus Echo Super Soft, a fun squishy dildo, and then talk for a while about the violet wand and electricity play.Από τον Elia Winters

In Episode 22, I'm a bit hoarse, but not for fun reasons. I talk about a giant scavenger hunt called Gishwhes that I've participated in for the last five years, and then move on to some brief discussion of the horrible stuff happening in our country and the importance of rising against that but also taking care of our mental health. Then, a discuss…

Episode 21 is a bit of a grab bag with a few big themes. First off, I talk about my recent trip to Michigan, historical geekiness, and some thoughts on TV shows like Game of Thrones, Rick and Morty, and Silicon Valley. Then it's a deep dive into astronomy with meteor showers: where they come from, who's searching for meteorites in Antarctica, and w…

Episode 20 is quite a mixed bag. There's a bunch of talk about women being awesome, like my review of Wonder Woman and complaints about the whiny babies who hate Doctor 13 from Doctor Who. Also, I ask the big question: should I bang an egg-laying dildo? and talk about ovipositors. This episode also includes musings about origins of kink (could it b…

In Episode 19, I do some ranting about feminism, anti-fat romance authors, and this health care bill. Also, I talk about learning Civ V and getting a new Google Pixel. Plus, I review the Mystery Vibe Crescendo, a posable vibrator with six separate motors and a lot of possibility.Από τον Elia Winters

Episode 18 is the second half of our interview with Kysmet! Here, we get into the sexy stuff, specifically sex toys and our own complicated histories with them, and why you should never throw your partner's vibrator against the wall.Από τον Elia Winters

Episode 17 is the first part of my interview with Kysmet, a local kinky geek. In this episode, we talk about some new games, including the Friday the 13th Kickstarter game, and the difficulties of body positivity for all genders during bathing suit season. Bonus: listen to how a Japanese TV show inspired Kysmet to throw out all her underwear.…

In episode 16, I talk about some puzzle games like Fez and Weffriddles. Then, I give my history with remote control vibrators, including the shitty ones before the days of Bluetooth and a few that actually work, like the Lovense Lush and the We-Vibe Wish. Plus, a listener letter answering all my questions about the Prince Albert piercing!…

In the second half of this interview with Anne Gaston, we get into the kinky side of things. Hear about her intro to kink and her current interests, as well as some book recommendations and a revealing this-or-that session.Από τον Elia Winters

Episode 14 is the first half of a two-part interview with my guest Anne Gaston! Anne is an erotic romance novelist, like me, and a geeky kinkster, too. In part 1, we talk about how we met, Anne's writing career and her geekiness, which includes a bunch about anime. Other topics include the possible demonic connections of Power Rangers, a Sailor Moo…

Episode 13 starts with a geeky grab bag: some spoiler-free discussion of the movie Get Out, a flashback to that great 80s movie Wargames, and talk about the new Diablo 3 patch. The rest is all kink, specifically orgasm control. I share my own experiences having my orgasms controlled for these last few years, why I like this kink, and why fantasy an…

In episode 12, I talk about the fun of sticking things up your butt! Safely, of course. This includes anal sex, anal play, rimming, pegging, and some really terrible metaphors including something about a baby deer and one about an oil warning light. I also chat about some new-to-me games, like Castle Crashers, Fez, and Johann Sebastian Joust.…

In Episode 11, I get real honest with my story of polyamory, open relationships, and threesomes. My husband and I have and do fuck other people together, and here's how we've arrived at that place. I talk about what's been scary, what's been surprising, and what's been amazing.Από τον Elia Winters

Episode 10, and I'm back after hiatus! In this episode, I rant about what's wrong with Fifty Shades, give a recap from Pax East, and review the Laya II from Fun Factory.Από τον Elia Winters

In episode 9, I talk about fanfiction: my loves and hates about the form as well as my personal history with it. I also share my review of the Tantus Rumble wand vibrator. Finally, I talk about tentacle porn, because of course I do.Από τον Elia Winters

In Episode 8, I talk about genital piercings, specifically my hood piercing and stuff you might not know about hood piercings. It's almost March, too, so I'm talking about PAX East, the upcoming gaming convention with Boston, and a bit about my love for Boston itself, as long as i don't have to drive in it.…

Talking about all things impact play this week, from why you might want to get hit to what you might want to get hit with. Also, some discussion about my weird history knowledge gaps and a bit about podcasts I'm enjoying.Από τον Elia Winters

In episode 6, I talk about Hidden Figures, Contact, and my own love of Astronomy and its big questions. From there, talk about masturbation and why it shouldn't be seen as a poor substitute for partner sex, and a review of my favorite Angry Bird: the Tenga Iroha Mini vibrator. Replacement track to cut the accidental five minutes of blank time at th…

In episode five, I talk all about nipples, including my recent nipple piercings and the vast variety of nipple toys. I also discuss Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? And the formative impact of Carmen Sandiego on my sexuality.Από τον Elia Winters

In this episode, I discuss my philosophy of sex toys, review the Fun Factory Bi Stronic Fusion pulsator, flash back to the evolution of media storage, and discuss the glory of the Oregon Trail computer game. Tune in for info about how to win a Stronic Fusion pulsator of your own!Από τον Elia Winters

My kink origin story: how I realized I was kinky and what that means for me now. Also includes a brief rant about the Nintendo Classic debacle and some info about the Geeky Kink Event.Από τον Elia Winters

This episode discusses Star Wars - no Rogue One spoilers because I still haven't seen it yet - Dungeons and Dragons and its potential connection to sex, the joys of the Eroscillator, and why I don't love the Hitachi Magic Wand.Από τον Elia Winters

In the first episode of "Come and Play," I discuss the nJoy fun wand, Carrie Fisher, the Klei game Don't Starve, the status of my pants, and the unlikelihood of my fucking a Thermos.For more information, visit eliawinters.com, or email me at EliaJWinters@gmail.com. Theme music is "So Easy" by Jahzzar and is used under a Creative Commons attribution…