Explore every episode of the podcast We Gotta Thing - Exploring Non-Monogamy
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| Episode 144: Lifestyle Coaching in the Aftermath of Loss | 26 Nov 2025 | 01:05:00 | |
As a follow up to our episode 142, we hear from Catherine about how the ending of her marriage is affecting her coaching business at Expansive Connection. Will her clients still trust her as a coach? Has this loss made her job more difficult when discussing non-monogamy with her clients? Does she feel like a bit of an imposter? Will this experience make her a better coach? Would you see a coach who has lost her marriage after becoming non-monogamous? Listen in to find out! | |||
| Episode 143: Swinging & Polyamory- Are We More Alike than We Think? | 12 Nov 2025 | 01:29:39 | |
We are joined by Dedeker, Emily and Jase from the Multiamory* podcast to discuss the similarities and differences between the swinging lifestyle and polyamory! We also talk about what exactly New Relationship Energy (NRE) is and how we can recognize and navigate those strong feelings and emotions when they hit you or someone you love. *Multiamory centers multiple forms of love- everything from monogamy to nonmonogamy, casual dating to queerplatoni partnerships, married couples living separately to those who are single by choice, and everything in between. | |||
| Episode 134: Facing the "What-ifs" Fears of Non-monogamy | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:18:51 | |
Are you considering trying non-monogamy or perhaps learning how to navigate the swinging lifestyle environment? Are you paralyzed by the 'what-ifs?' What if my partner falls in love with someone else? What if I get jealous? What if no one is attracted to me? What if we are outed at swingers? You are not alone! Jason from Expansive Connection joins Mr & Mrs Jones to discuss how to better understand and work through these common 'what-if' fears shared by but also overcome by many. | |||
| Episode 43: Seven Sexy Swinger Sins | 08 Nov 2017 | 01:01:59 | |
Announcing our special project Discussion Topic | |||
| Episode 42: (Not So) Great Expectations- Avoiding Disappointment | 20 Oct 2017 | 01:02:18 | |
Discussion Topic: Setting expectations is something we (and many couples) struggle with in the lifestyle. With expectations usually comes disappointment. Disappointment can lead to leaving the lifestyle or stir up negative emotions and feelings about yourselves. We discuss how we TRY to manage our interactions with others and share some tips we hope will help you do the same. Good luck! | |||
| Episode 41: A Licensed Counselor (and Swinger) Breaks Down Jealousy | 02 Oct 2017 | 01:34:46 | |
Discussion Topic: Way back on WGT Episode 3 we discussed Mr Jones's struggle with jealousy when we entered the lifestyle. In this episode we welcome Catherine, a licensed professional counselor AND swinger! She breaks down jealousy: what it is, how to prepare for it, what it feels like, how to identify it, how to work through it and come out of it stronger as a couple. You can reach Catherine by email at expansiveconnection@gmail.com or on her website: www.expansiveconnection.com Resources Mentioned: | |||
| Episode 40: Myth Busting Clothing Optional Resorts- Desire Pearl 2017 | 12 Sep 2017 | 01:35:20 | |
Discussion Topic- Many couples approaching the lifestyle consider clothing optional resorts as a first step on their journey. This episode we tackle some commonly held beliefs and fears regarding clothing optional resort vacations. Just back from another trip to Desire Pearl, we use our experiences from the week to "bust some myths." Book your trip to one of the Desire Resorts right here! Subscribe to our Finding Your Thing weekly newsletter here. | |||
| Episode 39: Finding Your Flirt in the Lifestyle | 15 Aug 2017 | 01:15:33 | |
Read our latest newsletter here and then Subscribe to our newsletter here! Keeping up with the Joneses Topic BONUS: Listen our conversation with C&D from their Swinging Downunder podcast! | |||
| Episode 38: Finding that Elusive Four-way Connection | 24 Jul 2017 | 01:27:04 | |
Read our latest newsletter here and then Subscribe to our newsletter here! Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic A special thanks to Ike Thomas for writing our transition song to snapshots and the ending of our show! Ike's latest work is an acoustic album with the Irreverent Reverends called "Songs for Andreas" and can be found on iTunes and Spotify. Visit our website for more information about the Joneses! | |||
| Episode 37: Our Worlds Collide- Outed as Lifestyle Podcasters | 20 Jun 2017 | 01:21:40 | |
Discussion topic: This month we stray from our regular format to talk about being "outed" as podcasters in the lifestyle. We discuss what happened, how it impacted our lives, how we managed the fallout, what decisions we had to make and how we've decided to move forward. Snapshots: This month we share two emails from listeners that describe perfectly how we view the lifestyle and why it's so important to us both. Mentioned this episode: It's time to vote for your favorite lifestyle podcasters. Cast your ballot at the Annual Lifestyle Awards website! Also, if you'd like to attend our Naughty in N'awlins Meet & Greet be sure to visit our website and sign up so we can send you the details! | |||
| Episode 36: Friends With Benefits- The Real Lifestyle Unicorn? | 12 Apr 2017 | 01:26:08 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots Mentioned | |||
| Episode 35: Keepin' It Real- Developing a Healthy Approach to the Lifestyle | 12 Mar 2017 | 01:33:33 | |
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| Episode 34: Mr Jones and Me- A Guy's Perspective on the Lifestyle | 12 Feb 2017 | 01:19:55 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots Don't forget to join us at Desire Pearl the week of November 11-18! Visit our website and click through our Desire banner to book your room and join us, the rooms are going fast! | |||
| Episode 133: 10 Attributes of Successful Swingers | 20 Jun 2025 | 01:03:58 | |
So you think you've got what it takes to be 'successful' in the swinging lifestyle? From our 11 years of experience, we share what we believe to be the most important attributes a person or couple must have to fully enjoy all the benefits of non-monogamy. We also announce the official opening of a new lifestyle resort in Jamaica simply called The Resort (and share a couple of sexy snaphots). Care to join us? | |||
| Episode 33: How Deep is Your Love?- How the Lifestyle Strengthens Our Relationship | 11 Jan 2017 | 01:33:50 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots Don't forget to join us at Desire Pearl the week of November 11-18! Visit our website and click through our Desire banner to book your room and join us, the rooms are going fast! | |||
| Episode 32: Swinger Fails- Learning From Those Inevitable Mistakes | 13 Dec 2016 | 01:26:23 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots | |||
| Episode 31: You Are So Beautiful...to Me- Attractiveness in the Lifestyle | 17 Nov 2016 | 01:21:39 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Snapshots | |||
| BONUS Episode 30: Performance Anxiety in the Lifestyle- Our Conversation with Jay and Kay | 01 Nov 2016 | 01:19:31 | |
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| Episode 29: Lifestyle Rules and Boundaries- When to Mak'em and When to Break'em | 13 Oct 2016 | 01:39:42 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots | |||
| Episode 28: Desire Pearl 2016- No Explanation is Possible | 14 Sep 2016 | 01:31:23 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Topic Snapshots | |||
| BONUS Episode 27: Diversity in the Lifestyle- An Origin Story to Remember | 29 Aug 2016 | 00:58:43 | |
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| Episode 26: Hosting a House Party | 10 Aug 2016 | 01:24:10 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots
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| Episode 25: Hot Days and Naughty Nights in N'awlins | 20 Jul 2016 | 01:33:42 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots Contact us Music licensed by BMI | |||
| Episode 24: The Newbie Whisperers | 21 Jun 2016 | 01:27:06 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots Mentioned in this episode Contact us Music licensed by BMI | |||
| Episode 132: Our Differences Make Us Better | 28 May 2025 | 01:14:34 | |
Why do we usually react to the word 'different' as something negative? Our differences can help us to learn more about ourselves which can lead to individual growth as well as strengthen our relationships. Kel from Expansive Connection Coaching joins us this episode to help us understand how and why we react to something different and gives us tools to help explore them and turn those differences into opportunities for growth! | |||
| BONUS Episode 23: We Gotta Single Guy- Our Conversation with "Tony" | 09 Jun 2016 | 01:31:18 | |
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| Episode 22: Setting the Stage- How to Talk to Your Partner About Swinging | 21 May 2016 | 01:32:03 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion Topic Snapshots Mentioned in this episode Contact us Music licensed by BMI | |||
| Episode 21: Living the Lifestyle! | 21 Apr 2016 | 01:28:32 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses Discussion topic Snapshots Mentioned in this episode Contact us Music licensed by BMI | |||
| Episode 20: Eyes Wide Open: Lifestyle Risks and Rewards | 21 Mar 2016 | 01:20:24 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses- another try at a house party, a visit from our Florida friends, single guy #2 and a "shake down" cruise of our new swinger pad. Discussion Topic- We discuss how we approached understanding and balancing the risks (STIs, pregnancy, our relationship and being found out) with the rewards of entering and progressing through the lifestyle. Mentioned in this episode Contact us Music licenses by BMI | |||
| Episode 19: Miami Heat: Life(style) in the Fast Lane | 21 Feb 2016 | 01:35:53 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses- a visit from mid-west friends, Mrs Jones joins the Vino Ladies and a house party with a communications issue (oops)! Discussion topic- Do You Know George? We do! We share our experiences at a George event in Miami. Snapshots- Mr Jones bobbing in the hot tub and Mrs Jones with her single guy.... Mentioned in this episode Contact us Music licensed by BMI | |||
| Episode 18: So You Wanna Be a Swinger: Making the Fantasy a Reality | 18 Jan 2016 | 01:43:20 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses- We Gotta Thing-o, Naughty stockings, a birthday double blow job, a trip to Pittsburg, new play friends and your hairdresser said what? Discussion topic- we talk about the thought process and steps to take in order to move into the through the lifestyle. Snapshots- two listener snapshots and a couple of hot snippets from our latest playtime! | |||
| Episode 17: With This Ring, I Thee Swing- Reconciling Our Faith with Our Lifestyle | 20 Dec 2015 | 01:14:23 | |
Keeping up with The Joneses- Sexy times with special friends and a hot night for just us two! Our 2016 travel plans: Contact Us: Music licensed through BMI: | |||
| Episode 16: You Belong to Me....Mister | 22 Nov 2015 | 01:33:13 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses- Goodbye Paige and Penn, Halloween party, dinner dates (good and bad) and good friends Discussion Topic- Emotional monogamy and sexual non-monogamy Snapshots- Special guests (HINT: Swinger Diaries) and our own hot memories New Swinger Podcasts Contact us! Email- wegottathing@gmail.com Website- wegottathing.com Twitter- @wegottathing Music licensed through BMI Me & Mrs Jones- Billy Paul | |||
| Episode 15: If We Only Knew Then... | 24 Oct 2015 | 01:35:13 | |
Keeping up with the Joneses- Another spectacular house party, a visit by our Florida friends, fun at a Meet & Greet and dinner with a special listener Contact Us! Music licenses through BMI | |||
| Episode 14: Mrs. Jones on the Hot Seat! | 20 Sep 2015 | 01:37:22 | |
Keeping up with The Joneses- Changes to our music format; Email us!!; Playtime at home Mentioned in this episode Music licensed through BMI Contact us | |||
| Episode 131: Finding Your Tribe in the We Gotta Thing Community | 14 May 2025 | 01:32:19 | |
What makes the WGT community unique? We are not a dating site. We are not like a Facebook group. Nor are we similar to a Discord server, a Slack channel, a Zoom meeting or a WhatsApp conversation. What are we then? We are a community full of real people in real relationships who are looking to explore, learn, share and interact with others in a safe, non-judgmental and secure virtual environment. What will you gain in one year by joining us? Mastered Communication – You'll have developed unshakable confidence in open and honest conversations, leading to more trust, deeper intimacy, and fewer misunderstandings with your partner. Your relationship will be stronger, your connections deeper, and your confidence stronger than ever. Care to join us? Learn more about the We Gotta Thing community experience here!
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| BONUS Episode 13: We Gotta Swinger Diary- Part 2 | 24 Aug 2015 | 00:53:09 | |
This bonus episode 13 part 2 was originally posted on the Swinger Diaries podcast in August 2015. Swinger Diaries is no longer podcasting so we are posting this episode to complete the story of our time together as podcasters at Naughty in 'Nawlins 2015! All previously released Swinger Diaries podcast episodes can be requested on their website! | |||
| BONUS Episode 13: We Gotta Swinger Diary- Part 1 | 22 Aug 2015 | 01:14:10 | |
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| Episode 12: Hot, Steamy, Sexy and Naughty in N'awlins! | 09 Aug 2015 | 01:37:45 | |
Keeping up with The Joneses- A dinner party, a house party and an apartment party Mentioned in this episode Podcasters at NiN Music licensed through BMI Contact us: | |||
| Episode 11: Desire Pearl 2015- Sex Forts and Power Washers | 11 Jul 2015 | 01:17:26 | |
Keeping up with The Joneses- Desire Pearl: The Resort Mentioned in this episode Music Licensed by BMI Contact us | |||
| Episode 10: We've Come "Full" Circle | 13 Jun 2015 | 01:29:59 | |
Episode 10: We've Come "Full" Circle
Keeping up with The Joneses- Hot (some not) Dates at the beach. Discussion Topic- Navigating back to full swap; handling uncomfortable advances. Snapshots- "Danger Will Robinson"!!
Listener Snapshots
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Music licensed through BMI Me & Mrs Jones- Billy Paul Right Back Where We Started From- Maxine Nightingale Picture - Kid Rock/Sheryl Crow You Are So Beautiful- Joe Cocker
Contact us! Email-wegottathing@gmail.com
Follow us on Twitter-@wegottathing
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| Episode 9: Who the F*** are You? | 17 May 2015 | 01:26:30 | |
Keeping up with The Joneses- Why yes, we do know George! Thoughts and comments from our listeners- All the way from Sydney, Australia Mentioned in this episode: Coming to Naughty in N'awllins? Email us at wegottathing@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 8: Six-some is the New Foursome! | 25 Apr 2015 | 01:37:54 | |
Boy, do we have a lot to talk about this month.......
Keeping up with The Joneses- A dinner and a "hot" hot tub date; a night out in Miami; the dreaded vanilla cruise; an awesome house party.. Discussion Topic- Our thoughts on CatalystCon- a conference described as a "melting pot of sexuality" Snapshots- Mrs Jones finds a good use for both hands and Mr Jones gets an eyeful....
Listeners Q&A- Do we think we could just "pull the plug" on the lifestyle and be happy?
Mentioned in this episode: The Curious Couple for the Curious Ear Life on the Swingset- Live at CatalystCon East Ending the Sexual Dark Age- Live at CatalystCon East
Music licensed through BMI: Me & Mrs Jones- Billy Paul I'm in Miami Bitch- LMFAO Picture- Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow Mr Jones- Counting Crows
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| Episode 7: Everybody is 50 Shades of Something | 21 Mar 2015 | 01:23:57 | |
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| BONUS Episode 6: Our Conversation with Cooper Beckett | 05 Mar 2015 | 01:06:50 | |
In this bonus episode we veer from our normal format to chat with Cooper, host of the "Life on the Swingset" podcast, about his new book "My Life on the Swingset" and other sex-positive topics. As you know, Mrs. Jones and I use podcasts and other forms of media to educate and prepare ourselves as we journey through the lifestyle. Whether you are just curious, a newbie, or an experienced swinger, Cooper's book is a refreshing and insightful resource that can speak to and entertain everyone.
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| Episode 5- Soft Swap or Full? That...is The Question | 21 Feb 2015 | 01:14:59 | |
Listen in to our conversation about whether or not it's the right time for us to move from soft swap to full! | |||
| Episode 130: All About 'Swolly' Relationships | 24 Apr 2025 | 01:19:16 | |
Catherine from Expansive Connection Coaching joins us to help define that 'squishy' term that is a result of some combination of 'swinging' and 'polyamory.' She then discusses pro's and con's of what to expect when creating your own brand of 'swolly' and then shares tips on how to successfully communicate and navigate along the way. Resources mentioned during this episode: Sex Nerd Sandra Podcast- The New Monogamy with Dr. Tammy Nelson The Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough Quiz
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| Episode 4- New Year-- New Friends! | 22 Jan 2015 | 01:16:37 | |
Join us as we discuss (in detail) our swinging experiences at the Sinn-ergy James Bond New Year's Eve hotel takeover and party! | |||
| Episode 3- Jealousy? What's Up with That? | 26 Dec 2014 | 01:02:37 | |
Join us as we discuss the topic of jealousy and other emotions from our own experience as we entered the lifestyle. | |||
| Episode 2: Desire Pearl: We've Been Duped! | 30 Nov 2014 | 01:00:36 | |
Join us as we discuss what we've been up to in the lifestyle. We share an experience with another couple after our first date, our hot experiences at Desire Pearl and our sexy snapshots of our swinging adventures! | |||