Mask Off for Masc with Vance
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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.
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Tom - Monogamous, Open, or Something Else?
Send a textIn this episode, Vance chats with Tom, a sex and relationship therapist, for an honest conversation about what it feels like to be gay men navigating modern intimacy. Together, they unpack…
Gary - Compulsive Sex, Safety & the Search for Real Intimacy
Send a textIn this episode, Vance chats with Gary Albert — therapist, embodiment facilitator, and former classical musician — to explore the winding path that led him into supporting gay men in their…
Dr Dallas - Sober Sex Is Real
Send a textIn this episode, Vance chats with Dr. Dallas Bragg, a recovery coach who supports queer men navigating chemsex and addiction. Dallas opens up about his own journey from addiction to…
Daniel - Getting Off or Getting Real?
Send a textVance and Daniel dive into the complexities of the adult industry—exploring perceptions, personal journeys, and the importance of intimacy and connection in porn. They unpack the realities…
David aka Davey Wavey - Love, Lust, and Age Gaps
Send a textVance sits down with David Jacques, aka Davey Wavey, for a no-holds-barred conversation about dating, hookups, and desire. They swap some of their best (and worst) dating stories and talk…
Kevin - Authenticity, Mindfulness, and Sexual Empowerment
Send a textIn this episode, Coach Kevin Martin and Vance dive into personal growth, the intersection of therapy and content creation, and the journey of embracing sexuality. We talk about the…
Tim - Sex Education and the Freedom to Be Ourselves
Send a textIn this engaging conversation, Tim Lagman, a certified sex educator and podcaster, shares insights on sex education, body image, and the complexities of relationships within the LGBTQ+…
Nathan - Learning to Love Like Men Who Feel
Send a textIn this conversation, Vance and Nathan Serrato discuss the intricacies of queer love coaching, the impact of gay masculinity on relationships, and the importance of vulnerability and…
Romance is a Kink (Bonus Episode)
Send a textTo close out the summer, I wanted to bring you something lighter—especially after the last episode on grief. I’ve always been a romantic at heart. I want to fall madly in love, but as I…
Grief (Bonus Episode)
Send a textThis 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…
Stefan - Madonna, Activism, and the Art of Being Unapologetic
Send a textIt’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…
Jason - What is Intimacy, Really?
Send a textIn 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…
Firefly - The Truth About Gay Sex, Shame, and Connection
Send a textIn 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…
Matthew - Erotic Performance as a Path to Connection
Send a textIn 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…
Rahim - How to Care Without Losing Your Mind
Send a textI 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…
Priscilla Mossy Stone - From Conversion Therapy to Freedom
Send a textMy 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…
Jean-Francois - Bodies, Shame, and The Art of Feeling Good
Send a textI 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…
Don - Kindness in Uncertain Times
Send a textIn 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…
Michael - Dancing, Drugs, and Downward Dog
Send a textIn 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…
Alkarim - Intimacy, Connection, and Shooting Porn
Send a textIn this episode I am joined by my friend and collaborator, Karim. We discuss how certain social settings are not for us, and how we tend to like deeper and more meaningful conversations.…
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Mask Off for Masc with Vance has published 21 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Mask Off for Masc with Vance is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h.
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