Poly Pocket Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Well... What a journey we've all been on for the past 100 episodes. In case you haven't listened to all of them, we've tried to sum up the core thinking behind this podcast into a single episode for you. 

(If you have listened to the previous 99, then this is just some light revision, GCSE style)

Thank you as always for your support. We will be taking a few weeks off to plan for what we're euphemistically calling 'Season 2' and will be back in the summer.

In the meantime, we'll be posting what we get up to via Instagram @poly_pocket_show and you can e-mail any ideas for the show to hunter@polypocketpodcast.com or ask Butcher on a date at butcher@polypocketpodcast.com

For now though, keep us and your protection, in your pocket 💚

H & B x

This weeks episode did not go to plan... So we've had to panic record a quick update (and an apology) and we'll be back on track for Episode 100 next week.

As always, send us your feedback, ideas and advice to hunter@polypocketpodcast.com

Link in bio 💚

Episode 90 was a deep and meaningful discussion about the dark fears that come along for the ride when you’re on the journey from monogamy through to polyamory. What is it that truly scares you and why. Why is it that a lot of the time we don’t know what it truly is or we can’t say so we project our fears on to our anchor partners meaning that’s our fears inevitably “come true.” Finally what does this means for your existing relationship(s) and can there ever be a way out or forward from this?…

Join us on the discussion…

H & B 💚

Is this lifestyle and our relationship constructs just one big fantasy? And is that OK?   In this episode and debate this at length and for once POTENTIALLY land on some sort of resounding answer! It does happen every so often! 🤣

A deep and raw chat about if opening up is for everyone, who should possibly avoid it and if you really want it, what work needs to be done!

We also discuss at length if there are different levels people can open to based on the conditioning and willingness to break out of these cycles.

It’s an endless topic… possibly without any real answers but we hope you enjoy and take away as much from it as we gained by having this talk!

This one was a toughie…

A lot of our regrets come from not seizing the moment more than the fallout of situations because from these experiences we have grown…

So join us on our meandering, heartfelt, conversation of living and life to the full!

This was an interesting conversation where by we discussed how many new to poly, swing, CNM, ENM all go through this to some level.

It easily done and who doesn’t love the feeling of being a kid in a sweet shop? 🍬 But we’re all adults and we all know that we can all have too much of a good thing before it becomes bad for us… that said we all have different levels of tolerance before it all becomes too much so hats off to those who can catch ‘em all without collateral damage… what’s your secret? 🤫

H & B 

This week Butcher returns from France, Hunter eats some food and we review the Channel 4 series 'The Couple Next Door' and discuss whether the experience of the participants in this drama is relatable to the community (whilst keeping a straight face).

We also spend some time talking about how the English language has insufficient words for us to express how we feel and that the conflation of feelings around the word 'Jealousy' can be misunderstood.

As we wrap up we talk about the importance of arse holes and how they relate to motivational speaking - Watch the Tim Minchin video here

Finally we bring the latest on the David Haye throuple which seems to be irritating Hunter with its salacious coverage here 

Hope you've had a great holiday break... We are back with the sparkle of holiday cheer still lingering, spinning tales of sneaky gift-giving and sharing how our extended love networks bolster our spirits. And in this sprit we are making plans for 2024 and establishing what our new years resolutions are.

Navigating our unique landscapes, we've learned the art of balancing the day-to-day vanilla with the spice of our lifestyle—valuing heartfelt communication and solid boundaries. In moments of vulnerability, we've stumbled upon strength, transforming jealousy and fear into deeper intimacy and faster resilience. We've seen growth, both in ourselves and in our relationships, and with the new year on the horizon, we're setting structured goals, seeking equilibrium, and exploring the potential of coaching others along their non-traditional paths. Delving into therapy with a poly-friendly therapist, we're embracing the lessons these experiences have brought us.

Lots to unpack (along with an unhealthy amount of Harry Potter) so join us as we kick off 2024 in the most appropriately inappropriate way we can!

H & B x

Ever found yourself floating on cloud nine after a date that just clicked? That's where our journey begins this episode, as we recount a year swept up in the highs of connection and the lows of navigating the intricate dance of polyamorous relationships. We talk about a year crammed with personal breakthroughs, from the electric spark of a first KK party anniversary to intimate ventures abroad that tested our independence and resolve.

Imagine stepping off a plane in France, heart pounding with the thrill of solo travel, or the quiet pride of shaping a birthday bash into a celebration of lifestyle friendships. That's the stuff of our real, lived experiences this year. Hunter shares the depths of his romantic evening with Lady V, a testament to the emotional bonds that can bloom in the world of non-monogamy. We pull back the curtain on our adventures and misadventures, revealing the flesh-and-blood moments that have stretched and strengthened us, from navigating club dynamics without an anchor partner to the misunderstandings that can turn into belly laughs—or lessons learned.

With the map of our journey unfurled, we look back at the encounters and milestones that have marked our podcasting (real life) voyage. We acknowledge our listeners across 69 countries who've joined us in the revealing dance of polyamory. As we cast our eyes to the horizon, considering the year ahead, we invite you to lend your voice, sharing your experiences and ideas as we continue to craft a narrative that's as complex, joyful, and authentic as the lives we lead.

Also, Merry Christmas 😁

H & B x