Bawdy Storytelling – Episode 36: “The Master at Work”

Host: Dixie De La Tour
Date: June 6, 2018

Episode Overview

This episode of Bawdy Storytelling combines the show’s signature sex-positive, raw, and humorous storytelling with a memorable performance from newcomer Ron Bryan. Host Dixie De La Tour returns after a hiatus, shares personal updates, and sets the stage for Ron’s evocative, explicit, and comedic tale of sexual adventures in Northwest porn theaters. The episode is a celebration of authenticity, queer community, and the liberating power of storytelling around sexuality.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Dixie De La Tour’s Return & Reflections (02:03–06:09)

• Personal Update: Dixie opens up about taking a break due to a family loss, her struggles with depression, and questioning the value of her work.
  • She credits listener emails, reviews, and accolades with encouraging her to return:
    “One of the things that will help you believe that what you're doing is important is...we got in the top 10 best sex podcasts from Esquire magazine...somehow I never knew [we were] number one best sex podcast from Marie Claire magazine...all those things make you start pulling yourself out of your hole.” (03:16–04:06)
• Audience Gratitude: Dixie expresses heartfelt appreciation for the supportive, encouraging feedback she received from her listeners during her absence.
  • Memorable quote:
    “Knowing that a place like Bawdy exists, where people accept each other for who they are has changed my life...if storytelling is your life and your passion, then you need to pick yourself up and get back to this.” (05:02–05:35)
• Request for Feedback: Dixie encourages listeners to send their thoughts and ideas for improving the podcast (Email: dixie@bodystorytelling.com).

Technical Improvements & Show Introduction (06:09–07:29)

• Dixie describes a recent upgrade in sound recording thanks to collaboration with the “Mormon podcast brothers” in Seattle.
• Introduction to featured storyteller Ron Bryan, recommended by local host Jeffrey Robert. Dixie recalls:
  “Ron got on our stage and they were on their feet, giving him a standing ovation before he was even winding down from his story.” (06:54–07:20)

Featured Story: Ron Bryan – “The Master at Work” (07:30–19:15)

Opening Scene: Tacoma’s Mecca Theater

• Ron sets a vivid scene: a sunny afternoon spent in total darkness inside a former cinema turned porn theater.
  • “It was a beautiful summer day, sunny and bright. But I was sitting in pitch darkness in my favorite seat in the Mecca Theater in downtown Tacoma.” (07:33)
• Ron humorously laments his initial lack of sexual action—“I’d been in my seat 30 or 40 minutes, and I hadn’t sucked a single dick yet.” (07:43)

The Cat-and-Mouse Game

• Ron describes the subtle eye contact and nonverbal cues exchanged in the theater to “signal” sexual interest.
  • He fixates on an alluring man in sweatpants with a hoodie—“It was Drake. Well, not the real Drake, but, you know, Drake the rapper.” (08:32)

A Surreal Orgy

• Once engaged, more men are invited to join:
  “Now I have two dicks in front of me, dick to dick...eventually a third guy and then a fourth guy comes over and joins us. And you know, a big boy loves a buffet. I was…I was going from dick to dick like a bumblebee in a cock garden.” (09:29–10:08)
  • Memorable quote: “After a while, my beard and my shirt were soaked with some real sweet nectar. I do indeed love sucking cock. And I'm good at it.” (10:14)

Origin Story: Aunt Nellie

• Ron reflects on how his love for oral sex is “genetic”—with a tongue-in-cheek reference to his mother.
• His initiation came via “Aunt Nellie,” a flamboyant older queer friend who introduced him to the porn theater scene.
• Vivid description of the theater ambiance:
  “They all have the same smell. They smell like bleach, ass and cum. That's the smell in these theaters.” (11:08)

Mishaps & Unforgettable Encounters

• At a particularly seedy venue (Hollywood Video in Lake City), Ron’s attempt at connection is foiled by a broken chair—
  “I sit down and that goddamn chair gives out straight to the ground...I land on my ass with such force that one of the legs flies off and hits the wall.” (12:29)
• At the Oregonian Theater in Portland, he recalls a surreal, comedic sexual encounter involving a “suburban daddy” and a lurker Ron compares to Ernest Borgnine.
  Borgnine-esque character gives live commentary:
  • Memorable Quote: “If there's one thing I love to see, it's a master at work. And you, sir, are a master.” (18:26)
  • Ron, reflecting: “Have you ever laughed with a dick in your mouth?” (17:44)

Story Closer

• Ron wraps the story with a laugh and the audience’s enthusiastic response, echoing themes of pride, joy, and unapologetic sexuality:
  “I think my mother would be proud. Thank you very much.” (18:39)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Opening Poetry (00:08): “Five bucks cause you're gonna fuck tonight...hold on tight for the ride open wide.” (Performer/Poet)
• Dixie, on the value of Bawdy: “Knowing that a place like Bawdy exists, where people accept each other for who they are has changed my life.” (05:10)
• Ron Bryan, on his pride: “I was going from dick to dick like a bumblebee in a cock garden.” (10:05)
• Ron Bryan, on his birthright: “It's genetic. You can talk to my mom and she'll tell you herself how much she loves sucking dick.” (10:32)
• Ernie Borgnine Lurker: “If there's one thing I love to see, it's a master at work. And you, sir, are a master.” (18:26)
• Ron Bryan, on laughter: “You ever laughed with a dick in your mouth?” (17:44)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:08–00:44 – Opening musical poem about sexual adventures
• 02:03–06:09 – Dixie’s heartfelt personal update and gratitude to the audience
• 06:09–07:29 – Technical notes and introduction to Ron Bryan
• 07:30–19:15 – Ron Bryan’s featured story: “The Master at Work”
  • 07:33 – Introduction to the Mecca Theater and setting
  • 09:29 – The impromptu orgy “buffet” begins
  • 11:08 – “Bleach, ass, and cum” – sensory snapshot of porn theaters
  • 12:29 – Chair mishap at Hollywood Video
  • 15:50 – “Suburban daddy” encounter in Portland
  • 18:26 – Ernie Borgnine’s “master at work” compliment
• 19:15–19:53 – Outro musical poem
• 19:53–24:36 – Dixie’s announcements, upcoming live shows, and call for storytellers

Additional Highlights

Live Shows & Community (19:53–21:29)

• Dixie extols the value of live shows—community, in-person storytelling, and “Bango,” her signature, risqué bingo game:
  “The podcast is great, but it is nothing compared to a live show…You can hold hands with the person next to you and go, oh, my God, that was so moving…Next thing you know, they're inviting you to an orgy.” (19:53–20:39)

Call to Storytellers

• Information about upcoming show themes (“Didn’t See It,” “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Transformed”) and an invitation for listeners to submit their stories.
• Dixie plans trips to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York, hoping for more live shows and to connect with fans.

Final Notes

Bawdy Storytelling continues to offer brash, liberating tales and builds an inclusive community through unfiltered, often hilarious personal narratives. This episode stands out for its honesty and vivid immersion into queer sexual subcultures, its humor, and its moments of genuine affirmation—both for the storytellers and for the audience.

For more stories, live show tickets, or to contact Dixie:

• bawdystorytelling.com
• Email: dixie@bodystorytelling.com