Swinger University: Ed and Phoebe on education, travel and hotel parties

Few lifestyle podcasts present themselves with a motto as direct as Swinger University: “education, lifestyle and travel”. It is made by Ed and Phoebe, a couple who say they have been in the scene for more than twelve years, and its catalogue exceeds, by its own listing, 165 episodes. At BarSwinger it interests us for a specific reason: some episodes talk about Northern California, an area with few primary sources. This feature is based on the feed’s public listing and on the titles and descriptions of its episodes, checked on 7 November 2026.

Who they are

They introduce themselves as “Ed and Phoebe” and explain that, after more than twelve years in swinging, they want to share what works, what does not and what nobody tells you before you start. We publish no more personal details than the ones they put in their own listing. The show has its own website (swingeruniversity.com) and offers a voicemail line and contact form: we do not reproduce phone numbers or emails, which are theirs.

What content they offer

The description promises episodes on everything from the first conversation about swinging to navigating clubs, cruises and resorts, and on jealousy, boundaries and sexual health. Recent titles in the feed cover topics such as boundaries in an open relationship, communication or expectations about sex frequency. There are also episodes recounting older events, including three accounts of hotel parties in Northern California (New Year’s Eve 2019, Halloween 2019 and an “Anything But Clothes” theme party) and an interview on the history of swinging in Northern California over about forty years, with a long-time couple who, per the description, combine fifty years of experience.

Why we find it useful

Because it combines two uncommon things: the practical tone of people who have lived the parties and a record of local memory. The event-recap episodes talk about preparing outfits, arriving early to meet your room neighbours and thinking about safety and privacy: advice that matches our couples’ travel guide.

Limits and cautions

The events described are from 2019 and are no use as a calendar: do not take them as current offers. The description includes affiliate links and commercial mentions (“we get a commission if you buy through our links”): that is advertising, not our editorial advice. And like any personal podcast it is neither a legal nor a medical source: see our guides to nudity laws and heat and health.

What to learn for your trip

If your route takes in the West Coast, these stories illustrate a key idea: the scene in California runs on communities and organiser-led events, not on drop-in venues. The guide to membership clubs and the West Coast guide explain this in more detail.

Frequently asked questions

Is it explicit? It is an adult show about sexuality; listen with that in mind.

Do the 2019 parties still exist? We do not know: they are old accounts, not a calendar.

Is it related to BarSwinger? No commercial agreement; this is an editorial feature.

Where can I listen? On podcast platforms and on its website.