Pillow Talk with Emma Austin
A super sexy podcast review
Once in a while, a sex podcast comes along that has the perfect mix of personality, raw reality, and creative whimsy.
Pillow Talk with Emma Austin is one such sexy podcast.
If you’re looking for fun, frank, and oft-times hilarious discussion covering all sorts of matters about sex and relationships, you’ll love listening to Emma Austin wax erotic with her husband/co-host, Jake Austin.
When I first came to Medium with a driven desire to write candidly about sex, I was naturally drawn to Emma’s work. Her topics are original and her pieces deeply personal. She’s not afraid to get down and dirty about real-life sex, and I admired her unique writing voice.
While other big-time writers were gaining popularity but lacking the substance I craved, Emma put her readers right in the thick of it, offering shameless honesty without a trace of arrogance.
A bold, funny, intelligent female voice after my own heart. Does a part of me have a writer-girl crush? You betcha!
And when I heard she was launching a podcast, my expectations were high as fuck (not unlike Emma during recording sessions).
Professional appreciator of sex podcasts
I’ve been a podcast fanatic ever since they’ve been a thing. I don’t binge true crime or other popular genres, however. I typically go for the topics I connect with based on what’s going on in my own personal life, here and now.
To that end, I love to listen to podcasts about writing, mental health, running, relationships, and especially sexual exploration.
Like Rob Gordon and popular music (from one of my desert island, all-time, top five favorite novels/films, High Fidelity), you could say I’m a professional appreciator of sex podcasts.
I’ve never hosted one, and I’ve never been a guest on one (though I’d absolutely LOVE to do either), but I have listened to many and formed constructive, overly analytical, or critical opinions for almost every sex podcast there is to listen to.
And as someone who listens to a plethora of these bad boys, from Shameless Sex to Loving BDSM to Normalizing Non-Monogamy and more, I can tell you that Pillow Talk has something special.
A huge part of the “it” factor is the lovely Emma’s candid co-host and hubby, Jake. For as long as these two have been together, the chemistry between them is still undeniable. As a woman in her own long-term relationship, they are a true example of #relationshipgoals if I’ve ever seen it.
Their pithy rapport makes the show. And listening to them banter while I’m jogging or driving has been a bright spot of fun and meaningful distraction during tough and stressful times.
It’s not just Emma’s relatable attitude as a mom, writer, and sexual being — it’s also Mr. Austin’s willingness to put it all out there and be vulnerable from a male perspective. I feel like I’m being let in on all these little secrets from a sensitive, honest, evolved guy.
And the fact that both of them have incredibly soothing and sexy voices doesn’t hurt either — eh?
Highly recommended
I was talking with one of my best friends about Pillow Talk just last night. We were on my porch, drinking our quarantinis and having an in-depth discussion on one of our favorite topics — sex.
We’ve both been in long-term monogamous relationships for over a decade, and sex (as well as the discussion of our mutual attraction for one another, which is another story altogether) often comes up in our private girl time chats.
We’re both working to get in better shape, so I was telling her about my run that day and the various music and podcasts I listen to that help me stay in the zone.
I’ve had a passion for running for a long time, but it’s a physical and mental challenge to be sure — part of the reason I’m drawn to it. I have to have great music, or a fantastic podcast, to keep me going. Oddly enough, the more distracted I am by entertainment, the more I’m able to zero in and stay focused on crushing my uphill route.
And boy oh boy, does Pillow Talk provide entertainment.
“It’s smart,” I said to my girlfriend. “But also real and funny. And HOT!” I told her, laughing. “Listening to them is like hanging out with friends and talking over beers. They’re just a really chill couple.”
Basically, it’s entertaining and intelligent while being fully unpretentious at the same time. Some of their experiences are common and relatable, and others are novel and intriguing.
The Austins are both first-time podcasters, but you wouldn’t guess it. And their inexperience only makes it all the more charming. This isn’t some slick, overly produced trendy nonsense that you have to pay to hear. It’s just good shit.
Favorite episodes
In “From Housewife to Sex Blogger,” we hear all about Emma finding her footing in writing erotica and her eventual transition to blogging on Medium. I loved getting Mr. Austin’s thoughts as he watched his wife reach her well-earned success and the positive impact that writing erotica had on their sex life.
As a writer of erotic fiction and articles on sex, I can fully relate to turning myself on with my own storytelling. No — it’s not at all narcissistic being aroused by your own work. It’s just a sign of a strong imagination.
You’ll want to listen to “All About My Husband’s Dick.” Trust me.
I learned about a condition I didn’t previously know existed and really enjoyed Mr. Austin’s view on his experience with delayed ejaculation and orgasms. This episode gives us a glimpse into the strength of their relationship and what it means to not shame your lover for their sexual quirks.
Hearing Emma say, “That’s him. I love him and that’s the way he’s built,” was a real eye-opener for me. And it’s something I continue to think about as I navigate through differences with my own partner.
During “Our First Sex Toys,” I laughed so hard in the car on my way home from work that I knew I’d happened upon something special. From then on, I was hooked. That feeling when you find a new show that you’re going to enjoy listening to is a magical thing when you have to sift through an over-saturated sea of not-so-great content.
The curious case of the paper towel and saran wrap had me close to peeing my pants. Oh, the creativity!
If you haven’t already, I highly recommend you give Pillow Talk a try. I’ll certainly sing their praises as an up-and-coming podcast to listen to.