What does it really mean when we say chosen family?
In this deeply moving live episode, Lady Lioness sits down with co-host Nicholas Tanek to talk about what happens when the BDSM community shows up in real life—not just in scenes, not just online, but in moments of loss.
“Power exchange is how I express my love for people.”
Briska is a legendary New Jersey rope educator and performer in the BDSM scene. She founded The Moth House, a small leather house dedicated to queer joy, community, and education. In this discussion, we explore her past experience modeling for major kink sites, including Hard Tied, Infernal Restraints, and Kink.com. She retired from modeling around 2010 to focus on tying others, creating dynamic scenes, teaching, and deepening her own rope and power exchange practices.
“Rope is an extension of myself.”
Continue reading YKF GROWL: Briska (NJ Rope Legend/Educator)
“2026 is the year of showing up.”
Eustacia joins YKF for the first one-on-one episode of 2026. She’s the legendary Boston Dominatrix who’s also a certified helicopter pilot—her spirit color is traffic cone orange. We discuss the dungeon reflex, the grief of a sub’s passing, being banned from platforms, NOLA hip-hop, The Lost Boys, and attempting to re-enact Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” video.
“I’m still going to try and flush your head down the toilet.”
“We’re the top of the food chain.”
Mischief Schari (Mischief Matters/Mischief Manor) joins The Lady Lioness & Nicholas Tanek on YKF The Growl. We discuss running New Jersey’s coolest BDSM dungeon, having two lifestyle subs, being the hub of Nicholas Tanek’s whimsical creativity, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, musicals, Princess Leia, Wonder Woman, and a 5-9 person orgy on the dungeon floor.
“You are the longest relationship you will ever have.”
Continue reading YKF GROWL: Mistress Schari of Mischief Manor / Mischief Matters
“Engage in kink with as many people as possible.”
Mistress Vinyl Queen returns after many years to claim her throne as the queen of vinyl at YKF. We discuss San Francisco kink, being the OG of trampling, a flesh-colored cucumber in a prison cell, using barcodes for her shoe inventory, and balancing on a man’s chest while wearing heels.
“Kink is like always going to the gym.”
The Lady Lioness & Nicholas Tanek strip BDSM safety down to its bones — and rebuild it with consent, negotiation, risk awareness, and intentional power exchange at the core. We talk SSC, RACK, negotiation frameworks, scene safety, aftercare basics, and why cutting corners isn’t edgy — it’s sloppy.
Seasoned kinksters and curious newcomers ask questions, share insights, and deepen the conversation — because community education is part of the scene.
Whether you’re new to kink, kink-curious, or a seasoned player who knows safety is a skill you practice — not a badge you earn, this episode reinforces why discipline, communication, and awareness are the real marks of dominance and submission alike.
Continue reading YKF GROWL: BDSM Safety 101 w/ The Lady Lioness & Nicholas Tanek
“Be thankful for what you are given.”
Justin Sayne (Fetish Mafia), The Lady Lioness, Anna Valentina, Mistress Sophie, & Nicholas Tanek join YKF Weekends for an episode on PRIMAL PLAY. We smash myths! Justin Sane detailed his quick-release asphyxiation collar for safe, mind-blowing restriction-plus-stimulation rushes, plus crew fantasies like Anna Valentina’s midnight forest hunts and alpha-sub claw sessions. Scent obsession, violet wands, knives, pack bonding, and themed aftercare kept it guttural and real—consensual, raw, community-driven. Producer’s note: We witness the birth of The Growl.
“Do not dull your knives.”
NauttiBoy loves knives! The Lady Lioness & Nicholas Tanek interview NauttiBoy about safe, sane, & consensual knife play. We also discuss edge play and being a part of an abduction team.
“The sound of the blade clicking leads to the sound of panties dropping.”
“My closet is dark.”
The Lady Lioness and Nicco Noire unpack the elegant world of Femdom tea parties—from protocol training, silent service in bow ties, tiered serving trays and scones, to consent, and a perfectly timed naughty stick moment. We discuss the Goddess House NJ Tea Party, ClubFEMNJ events, cannabis and consent, and how Nicco Noire maintains her magnificence.
Are you having trouble finding a space to be kinky? This episode is for you. TheLadyLioness, Cassidy Cream, & Mistress Sophie discuss finding a safe and inspiring place to get kinky.
From shedding judgment at your first munch to vetting new dungeons by checking hosts’ ethics and attendee vibes, the panel drops wisdom for hesitant newbies. They tackle small-town scenes, the rise of paid professional dungeons and kinky Airbnbs (mostly a win for accessibility), inclusivity must-haves like elevators and diversity statements, and ultimate dream spaces, ranging from equestrian pony stables to shadowy, high-energy warehouses with aftercare nooks. Nicholas Tanek tells his story of pallet wrap in public.
