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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

Rosa Campbell
Historian and author of The Book That Taught the World to Orgasm and Then Disappeared
Historian, Author
Episode: The Forgotten Feminist Who Taught the World to Orgasm: Shere Hite & "The Hite Report" with Rosa Campbell
Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Writer, journalist, and professor; author of Slip, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery
University of Texas at Austin; author of Slip
Episode: Motherhood & the Messy Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery with Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Antonia Crane
Author of Spent; memoirist and academic
Author, Spent; interviewee on Private Parts Unknown
Episode: Sex Work, Feminism & the Making of "Girl Gone Wild" with "Spent" Author Antonia Crane
Dr. Dravon James
Life coach, transformation specialist, and author of Forgiveness, The Pathway to Happiness
Author, Forgiveness, The Pathway to Happiness
Episode: Stop Waiting for an Apology: How to Forgive After a Breakup (or Any Hurt) & Finally Move On with Dr. Dravon James
Kelly Foster Lundquist
Author of The Memoir Beard
Author, Beard, A Memoir of a Marriage
Episode: When Your Husband Comes Out as Gay: Kelly Foster Lundquist on Her “Beard” Marriage
Elyssa Goodman
Author of Glitter and Concrete, A Cultural History of Drag in New York City
Author
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

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 Statesa month 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
    6 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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Stop Waiting for an Apology: How to Forgive After a Breakup (or Any Hurt) & Finally Move On with Dr. Dravon James
Q: For anyone who's unfamiliar, how do you define restitution?
Restitution is about speaking your truth and seeking a fair outcome, not guaranteeing the other person will comply; it allows you to affirm what happened while maintaining boundaries and pursuing justice or reparations as appropriate.
Drag Before RuPaul’s Drag Race: The Cultural History of NYC Drag with Elyssa Goodman
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.

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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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