Category Archives: Men of the City

Men of the City: Robert Valin, Leader of Bears

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Justin Shaddix

A painting of the burly character Bluto appropriately adorns the wall of Robert Valin’s Chelsea apartment where his dog, Benny, sniffs and paws at my bag.  “Do you have food in your bag?” Robert asks.  “Benny gets into a zone … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Mr. Eagle (2012)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

A.C. Demidont, Mr. Eagle 2012, is a 38-year old HIV Medicine physician here in NYC.  He’s an active member of the HIV medicine community in both New York and Philadelphia and has a passion for working in the field. While … Continue reading →

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Beneath the Black Guard: Roman Troy

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Here’s another installment of my interview series with men in the Leather/kink/BDSM community.  This edition features Roman Troy the mind and muscle behind X GEAR, the NYC-based fetish fight gear company for enthusiasts of MMA, Boxing, Wrestling and Marital Arts.  … Continue reading →

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Beneath the Black Guard: Andy Tonken, leather boy

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

A NYboL brother, regular at the Eagle, and 2011’s Mid-Atlantic Leather boy, Andy Tonken is the subject of this edition of Beneath the Black Guard–my interview series with members of the leather community.  Andy grew up in D.C. and has been … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Mr. Eagle (2008)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Here is the second installment of my “Interviewing Mr. Eagle” series.  Today’s title holder is Peter Schwatrz, Mr Eagle 2008, NY native and partner to Rick Weber.  Peter is like an uncle to me and has been a big part … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Mr. Eagle (2007)

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Today is the first in what will be a recurring post type where I sit down and interview a prior Mr. Eagle to get his perspective and experiences on the title.  I’m starting with Rick Weber, Mr. Eagle 2007, who … Continue reading →

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