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“Sanctuary (2022)” w/ Cassidy Cream – (THE YKF Cinema Show)

What happens when a wealthy heir tries to dump his dominatrix… and she refuses to let go? In this episode of The YKF Cinema Show, Nicholas Tanek sits down with pro-Domme and fan favorite Mistress Cassidy Cream to break down the dark-comedy psychological thriller Sanctuary (2022), starring Margaret Qualley. Cassidy Cream also treats viewers to a close-up of her stocking-clad foot.

Topics:

    • Real FEMDOM power dynamics and mind games
    • Consent
    • Financial Domination
    • The blurry line between fantasy roleplay and dangerous reality
    • Humiliation, control, consent, and what happens when the safe word is ignored
    • How the movie nails — and misses — the true dom/sub experience
    • The Watch!

Cassidy brings years of dungeon experience and sharp insights to the conversation. If you love dark kink cinema, psychological thrillers, or simply want to hear a real dominatrix dissect a film about one, this episode is for you.  

 

 

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“Training Day” f/ Griselda Venum – (The YKF Cinema Show)

“I always wanted to pistol whip somebody.” – Griselda Venum

Griselda Venum and Nicholas Tanek break down the film, TRAINING DAY. They explore the film’s layered trauma of rape, the corrosive nature of power, chess versus checkers, Denzel Washington’s timeless performance, and the smiles-and-cries duality that makes the movie unforgettable. Was Jake Hoyt the shepherd? And does King Kong have shit on Alonzo?

 

 

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YKF GROWL: Stronger Together: When the Kink Community Shows Up (w/ Lady Lioness & Nicholas Tanek)

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.

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YKF Growl: BDSM BURNOUT (w/ The Lady Lioness & Nicholas Tanek)

The Lady Lioness & Nicholas Tanek discuss BDSM BURNOUT. Kink burnout is that quiet (or crushing) feeling when the hunger fades, scenes feel like chores, time-wasters & catfish drain you dry, and even your favorite fetish starts tasting like obligation.

Important takeaways: You are not broken. Pausing isn’t failure. The community has space for rest (podcasts, online classes, vanilla hangouts with kinky friends).  Play Recovery Roulette!

Ultimate message: Change is constant. The kink ocean is vast. Someone (or something) can reignite your flame when you least expect it.

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THE GROWL: Nicco Noire

“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.

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THE GROWL: Velvet Contessa (ClubFemNJ/Goddess House) and Mistress Gabrielle (2 Kinky Women Podcast)

YKF GROWL: A new YKF series

“We train boys.”

The Lady Lioness and Nicholas Tanek welcome Velvet Contessa (ClubFemNJ/Goddess House) and Mistress Gabrielle (2 Kinky Women Podcast) for a lively discussion on elegant Femdom culture, exploring Goddess House events, the grace and symbolism of formal tea parties, Spanksgiving celebrations, training submissive boys, the use of shock collars, consensual kidnapping scenarios, and the delights of sissy maid service.

“Etiquette means being kind to others.”

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Mistress Cyan – DomCon NOLA 2025

“You don’t know what you don’t know.”

Mistress Cyan joins YKF to discuss DomCon NOLA 2025. The founder of DomCon and Sanctuary Studios LAX, Mistress Cyan, discusses New Orleans, the kinky 2nd Line parade, her love of impact play, liquid nitrogen play, the importance of community in the streets of New Orleans, and how the S.W.O.T. method helps in kink.

“There is a market for everyone out there.”

 

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subMissAnn (author of Pony Play) – 10.2025

“All you have is your connection with humanity.”

subMissAnn returns to #YKF to talk about the third edition of her book, “Pony Play”. We discuss pony play, Los Angeles Pony & Critter Club, Equus International Pony Play Event, the leather community “The Art Of Racing In The Rain,” and the fear of the cattle prod.

“Dedication, integrity, passion, & commitment.”

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