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Mask Off for Masc with Vance
A podcast where Vance, an intimacy coach, talks openly and candidly with other queer men about the issues we face. These in depth and personal conversations are meant to shed a light on our own individual stories of struggle, vulnerability, and authenticity.
Episodes
12 episodes
Grief (Bonus Episode)
This bonus episode is a vulnerable one. I wanted to talk about grief—how it’s shaped me, how it lingers, and how I still struggle to face it. I’ve also realized how much I struggle with intimacy, especially when it comes to letting people see t...
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Stefan
It’s the Madonna episode! Anyone who knows me knows how deep my obsession with Madonna runs. But it’s not a superficial fascination—it’s rooted in what she’s represented for me and so many others. In this episode, I’m joined by my guest Stefan,...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:24
Jason
In this week’s episode, I chat with Tantra facilitator and sexological bodyworker Jason King. We explore the question: What is intimacy?—especially in the context of sexual connection. Our conversation dives into vulnerability, and how...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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59:17
Firefly
In this episode, I chat with Firefly Tantra, who works with men using the practice of Tantra. He breaks down what sessions with clients actually look like, how Tantra compares to somatic sex coaching, and where the two overlap. We talk about de...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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57:41
Matthew
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with the funny and delightful Matthew Shur. We talk about our experiences working with Himeros and how each of us found our way into the world of porn. We also explore how performance can enhance...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:02:36
Rahim
I had a truly meaningful conversation with my friend Rahim Thawer that I’m excited to share. We explored a wide range of topics, all rooted in the theme of empathy. How do we connect with people we disagree with? What does activism look like in...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:00:54
Priscilla Mossy Stone
My friend Priscilla Mossy Stone joins me to chat about their story of coming out, going to conversion therapy, and finding their way to drag. We discuss how social norms of masculinity and femininity can keep men in a small box of rules to live...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:39
Jean-Francois
I met my friend Jean-Francois a few years ago when we were both fairly new yoga teachers. We reconnected after our yoga paths both crossed into the world of eroticism. We chat about how those tools that we found in a spiritual and physical prac...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:02:17
Don
In this episode I am joined by my friend Don Shine, who is a coach/body worker and retreat facilitator for the Body Electric school. At the time of recording this episode it was the week of the American inauguration for Donald Trump. We discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:20
Michael
In this episode I am joined by my friend Michael DeCorte. We both share our experiences of struggling with addiction and how it’s changed over the years. Michael had recently turned 50 when we recorded this episode and we chat about how it feel...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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