Episodes 8
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2026
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
77%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

BackRoom Chats is a queer podcast about culture, community, and the stories that don’t always get passed down. Hosted by Darren and Gordon, partners since 2002 and founders of Backroom Gear, this is a space for honest conversations about gay nightlife, bear culture, leather, kink, Pride, and the history behind it all. Some of it’s funny. Some of it’s personal. Some of it matters more than people realise. From stories in bars and backrooms to the parts of queer life that are slowly disappearing, this is about keeping those conversations going. New episodes weekly.

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Recent Episodes

Rubber | How Darren Fell In Love With It & The Mistakes We Made | BackRoom Chats Ep 8

May 21, 2026 32m

Some interests appear out of nowhere.Others have been there a lot longer than you realise.In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about rubber.From early memories and first impressions through to…

Back Rooms, Saunas & SOPVs | What We Expected vs Reality | BackRoom Chats Ep 7

May 08, 2026 31m

The first time you walk into one of these places, you really don’t know what you’re walking into.In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about Sex On Premises Venues in Australia. Back rooms,…

TV, Hidden Codes & Growing Up Different | From He-Man to Drag Race | BackRoom Chats Ep 6

Apr 30, 2026 30m

There was a lot we were watching growing up that didn’t quite make sense at the time.Certain characters, certain looks, certain moments that stuck with you even if you didn’t know why.In this episode…

Leather | How It Found Us, Why We Wear It & Kink of the Week | BackRoom Chats Ep 5

Apr 23, 2026 26m

Leather didn’t start the same way for both of us.For Gordon, it was always part of life. Growing up around motorbikes, leather was practical, protective, just normal.For Darren, it came from…

Your First Kink Gear | Where to Start, Styles and Armpit Attraction | BackRoom Chats Ep 4

Apr 09, 2026 32m

Thinking about getting your first piece of kink gear but not sure where to start?In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk through the basics.Boots, harnesses, jockstraps and pup hoods. What people…

First Kink Club Night? What to Expect + Ball Stretchers | BackRoom Chats Ep 3

Apr 01, 2026 29m

Thinking about going to your first kink club night but not sure what to expect?In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about what it’s actually like stepping into your first event.What to wear.…

S1E2 Dating Before Grindr | Dial-Up, Gay.com, Pubs, Clubs and Chastity Cages | BackRoom Chats Ep 2

Mar 25, 2026 29m

Before apps, before swiping, before everything lived on your phone, there was a different way of meeting people.In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about what dating looked like before…

S1E1 Ep 1: Our Story: How Backroom Gear Started | Gay Culture, Brisbears, BootCo

Mar 18, 2026 20m

In the very first episode of BackRoom Chats, we start where it all began.We introduce ourselves, how we found our place in the gay community, and the path that eventually led to Backroom Gear.We talk…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does BackRoom Chats have?

BackRoom Chats has published 8 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.

Is BackRoom Chats still active?

BackRoom Chats is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.

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