Working on Something Big (Ep. 215 - Sci-Fi and Ham Radio)

Working on Something Big (Ep. 215 - Sci-Fi and Ham Radio)
Matt Baume & Internet Pioneer Alan Emtage

There’s a good chance that the Internet as we know it wouldn't be a thing without this week's guest. Alan Emtage grew up in Barbados, where his connection to the outside world came through amateur radio projects that allowed him to talk with people around the world. He went on to pioneer the way we find information on the Internet at a time when there was no way to search, inventing the technology that eventually became familiar tools like Google. Alan made it possible for queer culture to flourish online, and for people who grew up isolated to find their community.

And don’t forget to join us for the next livestream! It’s on Saturday, February 9, at 2pm pacific.

Star Power (Ep. 214 - Tales of the City)

Star Power (Ep. 214 - Tales of the City)
Matt Baume & Photographer John Russo

This week's guest is John Russo, a celebrity photographer who’s on a first name basis with subjects like Catherine Zeta Jones and Leonardo DiCaprio. John always projects a persona of complete and total confidence, a vibe that he also calls forth from his subjects. It’s a technique that's worked well for him, ever since he started out in his field, faking it until he made it.

And don’t forget to join us for the next livestream! It’s on Saturday, January 26, at 2pm pacific.


Permission to be Sexual (Ep. 213 - Cher & Prince)

Permission to be Sexual (Ep. 213 - Cher & Prince)
Matt Baume & Burlesque Performer Indigo Blue

This Week’s Guest: Indigo Blue

You might’ve seen this week’s guest onstage at some point — Indigo Blue is an accomplished burlesque performer and teacher. She also got a degree in anthropology by writing about sex work while working as a stripper, so she has a unique set of skills to pass along to students.

And don’t forget to join us for the next livestream! It’s on Saturday, January 26, at 2pm pacific.

My Grubby Dark Weekend Secret (Ep. 212 - James Bond)

My Grubby Dark Weekend Secret (Ep. 212 - James Bond)
Matt Baume & Mark O'Connell

This Week’s Guest: Mark O’Connell

My guest this week is Mark O’Connell, an ‘80s culture superfan who’s obsessed with Star Wars and James Bond. He’s the author of the books Watching Skies and Catching Bullets, and is also family friends with the producers of the Bond films. He’s also grown close with some of the actors from the franchise — no surprise, since those movies came to him as a kid when he needed them most.

Join us for the next livestream — it’s on Saturday January 26 at 2pm pacific with special guest Terrence Moss!

And thanks to everyone who makes The Sewers of Paris possible with a pledge of a dollar or more a month on Patreon. Head over to patreon.com/mattbaume to check out the new backer rewards, including a Sewers of Paris care package in the mail!

Stuff We Talked About


It Was a Battle (Ep. 211 - Leather, Kink, and Watchmaking)

It Was a Battle (Ep. 211 - Leather, Kink, and Watchmaking)
Matt Baume & Pup Bolt

This Week’s Guest: Bolt

My guest this week is Tyler, who you may know as Bolt — co-host of the YouTube series Watt’s the Safeword. Online, he’s known for providing fun cute silly sex ed, but did you know that when he’s not on camera, he’s super into watchmaking? Oh and also adventurous kinky sex of course. But that watchmaking!

Also, a quick note about the next livestream: I've had to reschedule it from Saturday the 12th to Sunday the 13th at 10am Pacific. See you there!

Stuff We Talked About



The Gothic Clarinetist (Ep. 210 - Mormon Musicals)

The Gothic Clarinetist (Ep. 210 - Mormon Musicals)
Matt Baume & Timmy Roghaar

My guest this week is Timmy Roghaar, a Seattle actor, drag queen, go-go dancer, and ex-Mormon. Timmy left Salt Lake City behind to take off his pants and dance, and we chatted all about what got him out of a rut and in touch with his inner exhibitionist. (BTW in case you missed it, check out my livechat with Timmy a few weeks ago!)

Stuff We Talked About