Note: Spoilers throughout for the Sex Wizards series by Alethea Faust

M and guest co-host X dive into the Sex Wizards series by Alethea Faust, an alternate-universe fantasy where magic is cast through kink.

Together they cover the series, which follows Dom, who discovers later in life that he has magic and joins a community of wizards at the Crux. The plot is real, but, as they put it, it’s mostly porn. They explain how the magic system works, what they love about the world, and where the power dynamics get a little dicey. They also talk about what the series models well, including consent, non-monogamy, and queer and ace representation (p.s. "that ace character" we refer to is named Alix).

Along the way, they share how listening to the audiobooks together has become a connective ritual: listening, debriefing on walks, and picking up a new vocabulary for talking about kink.

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Content Warning: This episode discusses the horrors of war, systemic racism, and trauma. Please use discretion while listening.

In this episode of the Kinky Nerdy Poly Podcast, M and G dive deep into 86, a mecha anime that explores war, systemic racism, and the human spirit in a dystopian society. G shares why this anime ranks as one of their recent favorites (and why it is their "sad mecha anime"), and M reflects on what makes 86 so compelling with respect to its heavy themes. G and M tackle philosophical questions: What does it mean to challenge systemic injustices? How does trauma shape communities under duress? And what lessons can we draw from science fiction to confront our present-day challenges?

Key topics include:

• What is 86?: A breakdown of the anime's premise, including the Republic of San Magnolia, the marginalized "86," and the robotic enemy Legion.
• The Role of War and Racism: How 86 uses science fiction to critique systemic racism, societal complicity, and the trauma of war.
• Character Analysis: Discussions about Major Vladilena "Lena" Milizé's savior complex and growth, and Shin "Undertaker" Nouzen's immense burden as the leader of Spearhead Squadron.
• Ethics of Autonomous Weapons: Timely reflections on the implications of AI and remotely controlled weapons in real-world warfare.

Sources and Mentions from the Episode:

• 86 (anime adaptation) produced by A-1 Pictures, based on the light novel series by Asato Asato.
• YouTube review: Mother’s Basement’s Review of 86 (https://youtu.be/O8P0P8mY0CI?si=On2T7qy267P2lJh-)

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