EP10 – Leather Rob – Professional Flogger
This week on the GayPHX Podcast, we’re diving into leather culture — what it means, where it came from, and why it still matters. You’ll hear from Leather Rob — someone who’s been part of this community for decades, who helped build the foundation that a lot of us walk on today, even if we don’t always know the history. We’re talking about why he shows up, what he’s learned, and what leather culture looks like beyond the stereotypes.
With the new movie Pillion hitting theaters and everyone talking about leather, chosen family, and belonging, the timing felt right to have this conversation. Rob gives us the context that doesn’t always make it into the mainstream story — the history, the intention, and the community that’s been here all along.
We also have updates from around Phoenix, including where you can find Brian and me this Saturday at Brief Encounters — we’re raising money for Mr Anvil Phoenix, and we’d love to see you there. Come cheer us on, have a drink, and help support someone who’s going to represent our community on a bigger stage. Details and tickets are at GayPHX.com.
As always, this podcast is just part of the story. Many interviews air first on the GayPHX stream — so if you want even more voices, music, and community moments, tune in live at radio.gayphx.com or through the GayPHX app. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Thanks for listening, thanks for supporting local LGBTQ+ voices, and thanks for being part of what we’re building together.