Music is such an important part of our culture and that includes queer, leather, and kink culture. The On Guard crew has had their gay and kinkster journeys influenced by music throughout the years. In this episode, each of us talks about the m

BOOTBLACK BASICS

Apr 22nd, 2024 57m 23s

Bootblacks. What do they do, and why? What are some of the ins and outs of bootblacking itself? How do bootblacks fit into the fabric of kink and leather culture. These are just some of the questions we asked one of the country's preeminent boo

BOOTBLACK BASICS

Mar 17th, 2024 57m 23s

Queer Art That Shapes a Community - Tom of Finland Foundation// Ep 19

Jan 28th, 2024 1h 4m

For 40 years the Tom of Finland Foundation has been dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting the erotic arts. The On Guard crew was lucky enough to interview Durk Dehner, Co-Founder of the TOF Foundation, while we were in Palm Springs

What is Folsom Street Fair? // Ep 18

Dec 5th, 2023 1h 1m

Folsom Street Fair is the world's biggest fetish and kink fair of its kind. People from all over the globe descend on San Francisco every year to revel with other like-minded kinksters at the Fair itself plus an ever-growing assortment of surro

Being Trans in the Kink Community

Oct 16th, 2023 58m 9s

These are just some of the topics covered in this lively conversation with well-known leatherman and kinkster, Mike Hernandez. And there’s some very funny stories told that had the entire On Guard crew laughing a lot.Huge thank you to our spons

Attending Sex Parties Q&A - LIVE FROM GEAR UP

Sep 16th, 2023 1h 5m

The On Guard Cigar Salon crew delves into the topic of play parties and weekend events in front of a live GearUp Weekend audience. What are some tips on how to navigate such events? What are some of the common rules and guidelines that most pla

COMING OUT

Jun 27th, 2023 1h 5m

In honor of Pride Month, the On Guard crew discusses their coming out experiences. We came out gay. We came out kinky. We came out poly. We have stories. It's by queer and kinky people telling their coming out stories that we empower those who

LIVE FROM VEGAS - Smokeout

May 23rd, 2023 1h 13m

Every year a growing group of gay men with an interest in cigars gather in Las Vegas to socialize and play. The event is called Smokeout and our crew was honored that the Smokeout organizers invited us to record an episode live during this year

I Volunter

Apr 8th, 2023 1h 5m

For decades Sister Roma has helped raise incalculable amounts of money for worthy nonprofits and important causes, engaged in activism for LGBTQ rights, and hosted or emceed too many fundraising and community events to count. There are few peop

Ep 12 - Leather Contests - Who Wins

Feb 26th, 2023 1h 5m

We take a look at Leather Contests and Titleholders. Are they fairly judged and are they necessary for our community today? WHO WINS HERE?

Ep 11 - DRUGS and The LGBT Community

Jan 22nd, 2023 1h 14m

Drugs! How prevalent are they in our queer community and should we tolerate or just cope with them? What do we do when we see someone struggling with addiction or wanting to play while high? Our guest Stephan Ferris (AKA: Blue Bailey) talks wit

Burning Questions

Jan 21st, 2023 59m 53s

Since our Gear Up Q&A went so well - we thought we would answer some more this month. We took questions from our viewers and answered them the only way we knew how. Hilarity ensues... Huge thank you to our sponsor: http://LeatherDaddySkin.com U

Burning Questions

Nov 28th, 2022 59m 53s

Ep9 - Uniforms and Costumes and Leather Daddies - OH MY!

Nov 13th, 2022 59m 53s

Uniformally, I'm surprised we didn't talk about this sooner. Today's talk titularly teeters on all things Uniform. From costumes to leather cops to our tenacious guest Thib, it's a convo that gets deep into leather roots, while asking what leat

Ep8 - Ask a Leather Daddy Anything - LIVE

Sep 3rd, 2022 59m 53s

The On Guard guys took questions about what it means to be a Leather Daddy from the attendees of GearUpWeekend.com Anything you ask is fair game. Huge thank you to our sponsor Mr. S Leather and http://LeatherDaddySkin.com Use offer code: ONGUAR

Ep 7 - When We Quilt - Cleve Jones

Jul 29th, 2022 1h

Cleve Jones is an LGBT+ activist who initiated the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, an endeavor that brought attention to the AIDS epidemic in the 80s through 90s. This history is not taught in our schools so we are very honored to talk about

Ep 7 - When We Quilt - Cleve Jones

Jul 17th, 2022 1h

Ep 6 - PRIDE with Donna Sachet

Jun 13th, 2022 1h

Donna Sachet has been applauded for her fun-loving spirit, quick wit, hosting abilities, and musical talent. As co-anchor of the SF PRIDE PARADE she has seen more than her fair share or PRIDE so what better person to talk to about PRIDE - what

Ep 5 - Pup Quiz

May 15th, 2022 1h

Ep 4 - Toxic Masculinity

Apr 4th, 2022 1h

What is toxic masculinity and why is the older generation accused of it so much? Let's take a look at our Leather history to find out and see what needs to change for today.

Ep 3 - Imposter Syndrome

Mar 9th, 2022 1h

Are we Imposters? Have you ever experienced "Imposter Syndrome" in the Kink community and is a little bit of it healthy for us? We discuss this and much more in this month's Cigar Salon.SOURCES:More in depth look from Race Bannon published on R

Hookups Before Grindr - ON GUARD EP2

Feb 13th, 2022 51m 2s

Before Grindr there were CLASSIFIED ADS. Do you remember a time before gay hook-up apps? Well these old kinksters do and we discuss what it was like back in the day of answering classified ads to find a kinky play date, sex partner, or even an

Ep1 - Bathhouse History

Jan 7th, 2022 48m 53s

These Old gay Kinksters in San Francisco sit around smoking cigars and reminiscence about their experiences in the BDSM culture and how it has changed. We talk about bathhouses and how vital they were for creating a safe space and feeling of c

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