199 - David Ley (Sexologist)

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199 - David Ley (Sexologist)

FromTangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan

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109 minutes

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Aug 22, 2016

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David Ley is a sexologist, therapist, and author of three important books that challenge mainstream views of human sexuality.

Released:

Aug 22, 2016

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Tangentially Speaking is dedicated to the idea that good conversation is spontaneous, organic, revelatory, and free to go down unexpected paths with unexpected people. Come hang with comics, porn stars, bank robbers, drug smugglers, scientists, authors, and world travelers.

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22 - Steven Oh and Malcolm Fleschner (Two Young Turks): Chris is joined by Steven Oh and Malcolm Fleschner, big shots at The Young Turks network, to talk about making TV shows, sex, the challenges of immigration, sex, and how a lottery ticket can change everything. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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11 - Reid Mihalko: Dr. Chris Ryan is joined by sex geek Reid Mihalko of ReidAboutSex.com. They go into detail on the boundaries of relationships, applying karate philosophy to sex, morality and we learn about Reid's bisexuality. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
96 min listen
6 - Andrew Weil: One of America's best-known & best-loved physicians, Andrew Weil, joins Chris to chat about alternative medicine, the healing potential of altered states, and his pivotal role in changing modern medical history. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
63 min listen
1 - Neil Strauss: Author of The Game, Neil Strauss joins Dr. Chris Ryan on the premiere episode of his podcast. They talk books and critique each others work. Subscribe on iTunes! by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
74 min listen
8 - Carsie Blanton: The songwriter behind Tangentially Speaking's theme song, Carsie Blanton, joins Chris and the two talk about sexuality, her music and the episode ends nicely with a performance. Support Carsie and Dr. Chris Ryan simultaneously by purchasing her music thro by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
63 min listen
9 - Tracy Clark Flory: Smart and seductive sex writer joins Chris to compare notes on writing about eroticism. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
79 min listen
26 - Nica Noelle: In the first of a series of interviews with high IQ porn stars, Chris is joined by Nica Noelle, who schools him on the many sub-genres of porn as well as questioning Chris' stance regarding Steven Pinker's views on prehistoric warfare. Nica also gets Chri by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
88 min listen
24 - Stanley Krippner: Road Trip! Chris is joined by his amazing friend, 80 year-old parapsychologist, Dr. Stanley Krippner. They're heading south on Route 5, from Bakersfield to LA. Hop in. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
184 min listen
5 - Stanley Krippner: Chris drops in on his pal, Dr. Stanley Krippner, one of the world's leading experts on telepathy, shamanism, and consciousness. Their conversation ranges from Brazilian ayahuasca ceremonies to the Grateful Dead's penises-and everything in between. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
78 min listen
10 - Pete McCormack: Chris talks about Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, and Islamic lingerie with documentary film-maker, Pete McCormack. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
84 min listen
17 - Peter Sagal: Peter Sagal is the coolest dude on NPR. He joins Chris to talk about fitness, the Constitution, and radio fame. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
96 min listen
7 - Eric Berkowitz: Chris talks with Eric Berkowitz, author of Sex and Punishment: Four Thousand Years of Judging Desire. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
68 min listen
20 - Special Sex at Dawn Episode: A special edition in which Chris is interviewed by his friend, Ivan Tucakov about writing Sex at Dawn, dealing with criticism, and how writing a best-seller changes one's life. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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2 - Mistress Kaila Yi: Dominatrix Kaila Yi presents a gripping interview on her sexuality and work then reveals some intimate if not painful details of her life. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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12 - Tony Perrottet: Tony Perrottet, longtime friend of Chris and author of Napoleon's Privates discuss the sexual habits on the ancient world. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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21 - Special Sex at Dawn Episode (B): Response to Criticism: In this special episode, Chris and Ivan Tucakov discuss some of the downsides of writing a popular book: aggressive interviewers, personal questions, and responding to critical reviews. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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45 - Ari Shaffir: Join Ari and me in the bar at The Jane Hotel, in the West Village, where we talk about the debilitating effects of New York weed on Ari’s vocabulary, how to deal with dismissive (but hot) waitresses, what lies beyond atheism, why there are no Scientolog by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
69 min listen
14 - Guy New York: Guy New York is a thoughtful sexual adventurer on the loose in the Big Apple. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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13 - Kate Bolick: 13 - Kate Bolick by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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16 - Richard Schweid: To say that Richard Schweid has varied interests would be understatement. He's published books on eels, chili peppers, Cuban cars, life after death, and cockroaches. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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4 - Duncan Trussell: The man who got Chris into podcasting, comedian Duncan Trussell, joins Tangentially Speaking! Stand up comedy is compared to geology. Hecklers are dissected. The conversation is a fractal and wild, Chris and Duncan attempt to bring order it. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
83 min listen
$4 - Duncan Trussell: The man who got Chris into podcasting, comedian Duncan Trussell, joins Tangentially Speaking! Stand up comedy is compared to geology. Hecklers are dissected. The conversation is a fractal and wild, Chris and Duncan attempt to bring order it.$
35 - Kim Airs: Kim Airs is a sex toy entrepreneur (I had to look up the spelling), motorcycle maven, and militantly free spirit. She rode her motorcycle into the depths of Topanga Canyon to chat with me about working for Larry Summers at Harvard, cornering the market on by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
112 min listen
15 - Jaiya Ma: Jaiya is an internationally recognized, award-winning sexologist, author of Red Hot Touch, and the founder of New World Sex Education. She joins Dr. Chris Ryan for an informative, funny and taboo conversation on sex. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
71 min listen
31 - Ari Shaffir: Comedian, Ari Shaffir and I talk about everything from Elvis, to fat Jesus, to our private fears to advice on peeing in public in this podcast that flows deep and wide as the mighty Mississippi. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
142 min listen
47 - Thaddeus Russell: Thad is the author of "A Renegade History of the United States," and teaches at Occidental College. He's also a very smart guy, full of surprises, with whom I don't always agree—but with whom I always enjoy debating! If you don't find yourself shaking y by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
114 min listen
32 - Conner Habib: Conner Habib is a gay porn star, a scholar of human sexuality, and an evolutionary biologist with thoughtful insights on all those subjects and far more. Join us in a cloud overlooking the Pacific Ocean for this wide-ranging conversation. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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3 - Tao Ruspoli: This week, Christopher joins Tao Ruspoli a flamenco guitarist, Italian prince, and accomplished film-maker in Ruspoli's camper van to talk about drugs, what it's like to work with Oliver Stone, and Roman Polanski's match-making skills. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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19 - Charles Grob: Chris is joined by Dr. Charles Grob, who researches the clinical use of psychedelic substances in patients facing terminal cancer, PTSD, and other ailments. by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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28 - Nina Hartley: Nina Hartley is a legendary porn star, actress (Boogie Nights), sex-positive feminist, nurse, and sex educator extraordinaire. In this wide-ranging, intimate, and surprising interview, she talks about her parents' politics, studying medicine, and the natu by Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
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199 - David Ley (Sexologist)

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