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Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the World

Courtney Kocak
Mental Health
Sobriety
Ashley Madison
Pet Loss
Las Vegas
Pandemic
Alcohol Consumption
Sex Toys
Female Infidelity
Animal Rescue
Polyamory
Personal Growth
Infidelity
Monogamy
Meditation
Yoga
Breakups
Star Garden
Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes) is a Bourdain-style podcast exploring sex, love, relationships, gender, and seductive subcultures around the world. Join host Courtney Kocak and expert guests for hilarious, sex-positive conversations — destigmatizing everything from abortion to Ashley Madison, polyamory to PMDD, sex work to Shibari, and more. Travel series include Helsinki, Finland; Mexic... more

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Recent Guests

Elyssa Goodman
Author of Glitter and Concrete, A Cultural History of Drag in New York City
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Episode: Drag Before RuPaul’s Drag Race: The Cultural History of NYC Drag with Elyssa Goodman
Deborah Copaken
New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and screenwriter
Episode: From War Zone to Rom Com: Divorce, Midlife Love, Menopause & Life-Affirming Friendship with Deborah Copaken
Ruth Whippman
Journalist and author of BoyMom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.
Episode: Raising Boys in the Midst of the Masculinity Crisis with Ruth Whippman
Joan Price
Trailblazing voice in the conversation about sex after 60 and author of 'Naked at Our Age.'
Episode: Too Old for Sex? Think Again with "Naked at Our Age" Author Joan Price
Paulina Pinsky
A brilliant writer based in Los Angeles.
Episode: Celebrating Four Years Sober: Paulina Pinsky on Capitalism, Creativity & How Quitting Cannabis Changed Everything
Marjie Alonso
An adoptive mother and author of a book about her experiences in adoption.
Episode: What Ethical Adoption Actually Looks Like: What You Should Know About the Business of Family-Making with Marjie Alonso
Corinne Low
Economist at Wharton and author
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Tiffany Wisconsin
Adult content creator and entrepreneur
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Jean Hannah Edelstein
Author of Breasts: A Relatively Brief Relationship
Episode: All About Boobs: Jean Hannah Edelstein on Objectification, Breastfeeding & Breast Cancer

Host

Courtney Kocak
Host of Private Parts Unknown

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 522 ratings
  • Intriguing and arousing

    This show is informative, entertaining, AND titillating. Love the dynamic chemistry between the host(s) and the amazing guests that they feature. So many beautiful and fascinating stories Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beetle C
    United States10 days ago
  • I just started listening to this podcast and it’s amazing. I’m learning so much and deeply appreciate Courtney’s approach to sex and conversation.

    Podchaser
    5
    Hazel Berry
    2 months ago
  • Very informative. Enjoyed the first of many more to come . . .

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Louisiana Leon
    5 months ago
  • Loving your podcast

    I was expecting more about sex lol, which is what pulled me in. But I’m so glad to be here for all the many “parts” of life and relationships that you are highlighting. Keep it up! You’re doing a great job! Sincerely, The bored but so busy housekeeper !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fancy1974
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought provoking coverage of taboo topics!

    This podcast gets me thinking. She covers topics that aren’t mainstream, but in a sensitive, comprehensive and balanced way. It’s definitely the podcast that gets me and keeps me thinking, and I love discussing it with my partner!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stasie Mc
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes are entertaining, informative, and often provocative in a constructive way.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and honest discussion, plus the global travel angles.
Overall, the hosts feel relatable and informed, with guests delivering fresh perspectives on taboo topics.

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Q: What moment made you realize drag was a serious cultural force worth researching?
The guest explains a pivotal moment in college studying Judith Butler's theories on gender performance, which reframed drag as more than entertainment and revealed its deeper cultural and political significance.
Drag Before RuPaul’s Drag Race: The Cultural History of NYC Drag with Elyssa Goodman
Q: Give us your drag origin story before we dive into the book.
The guest describes being exposed to drag through films like To Wong Foo and later engaging deeply with the art form, with family support and early experiences shaping a lifelong connection to drag's possibilities as both performance and identity.
Girl Gone Wild: The Story Behind My Memoir—Interviewed by Lili Gourley
Q: What kind of response have you gotten from being an advocate for sex positivity?
I received positive responses through social media, particularly from my essay about a personal experience related to pleasure, which has helped reorient my relationship with it.
Girl Gone Wild: The Story Behind My Memoir—Interviewed by Lili Gourley
Q: How did you decide on those stories specifically to be included?
The stories came naturally as I reflected on pivotal parts of my passion for acting which informed my experiences.
Girl Gone Wild: The Story Behind My Memoir—Interviewed by Lili Gourley
Q: What was the hardest part of this book to write, whether from an emotional standpoint or from one of craft?
The revision process was surprisingly difficult as it changed how I saw my writing through others' eyes, balancing personal reflection with how it may be received by others.

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This show presents sex, relationships, and gender with a global lens, featuring candid conversations with experts and practitioners across topics like abortion, sex work, polyamory, and LGBTQ issues. Episodes combine travel-inspired cultural context with personal storytelling, offering provocative, thoughtful takes on modern love, sexuality, and the social dynamics surrounding them. A standout aspect is its willingness to normalize and explore taboos through informed guests and a playful, irreverent host dynamic, making it a potential fit for listeners who want intelligent, globe-trotting discussions about intimacy and culture.

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1. Elyssa Goodman
2. Deborah Copaken
3. Ruth Whippman
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