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“The World is Down One Sick Rack” w/ DeAnne Smith – Ep. 236

We made contact with comedian and writer DeAnne Smith (Netflix) from their underground Canadian bunker for an episode that will have you thinking about nipples, or the absence of them. DeAnne tells us about their recovery from top surgery, the overwhelming nipple considerations, and the sick rack they parted with. We also address Important Lesbian…

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“What Would Anne Lister Do?” w/ Sally Wainwright – Ep. 235

This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry offering a special discount for our listeners. Anne Lister is THRIVING thanks our guest Sally Wainwright, the creator of Gentleman Jack , now in its second season on HBO. Whether or not you’ve seen the show, this is the perfect episode to learn more about one of…

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“Playing The Long Game” w/ Sammi Cohen – Ep. 234

Melody Kamali got stuck sitting weird in a chair (she had a last-minute conflict) and won’t be on this week’s episode. But we wanted to record it and put it out anyway because we are so excited to talk about the movie we all wish existed in our formative years. We’ve got Sammi Cohen talking…

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“I’m Not Your Mother” w/ ContraPoints (Natalie Wynn) – Ep. 233

Are you in a parasocial relationship with this week’s guest? Or with us? You’re probably not alone! YouTuber (or video essayist, pick your poison) and ex-philosopher Natalie Wynn, known by most as ContraPoints, joins us to d*ke out about our strange digital relationships. Sometimes it’s angry people hiding behind anime avatars. Other times, it’s people…

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“Secretly Holding Hands” w/ Aby James – Ep. 232

BIG EP ALERT! We’re changing up our format to freshen up the way we d*ke out. And what better guest for this than comedian and actor Aby James (How I Met Your Father). Aby tells us about her unique relationship with her therapist, playing Tien Tran’s love interest, her old YouTube videos, and what happened…

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The Chart w/ Zara Barrie – Ep. 231

How many lines connect you to your local Shane on The Chart? Lesbian aficionada, writer, author, and performer Zara Barrie joins us to explore the tangled webs we weave in our community. Is it okay to hook up with a friend’s ex? Why do ‘charts’ feel more real in smaller cities? When queer women go…

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Empathy w/ Dylan Marron – Ep. 229

This episode is for anyone who has ever been on the receiving end of mean remarks or straight up hatorade. Writer, podcaster, and comedian Dylan Marron joins us to talk about the power of empathy through lessons he’s learned by talking to the people who make nasty comments to him online. We talk about his…

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Lesbian Pop Culture w/ Jill Gutowitz – Ep. 228

Yesterday’s “uber d*ke” is today’s “it girl,” and we’ve got Jill Gutowitz (Girls Can Kiss Now) on the pod to explain how we got here. Jill holds our triggered hands and walks us through the key moments in lesbian pop culture that scarred us, and eventually freed us. How is Perez Hilton different from wishful…

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TV Writing w/ Brittani Nichols – Ep. 227

We often talk about the lack of authentic and funny queer stories, and TV writers like Brittani Nichols (Abbott Elementary, Black Lady Sketch Show) are doing the work to give our community the content we crave. Hear how Brittani went from TV nerd to pitching jokes in the writer’s room. What are some challenges that…

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Rejection w/ Alysia Hush – Ep. 226

We hope comedian Alysia Hush felt the opposite of rejection while dyking out with us this week. Rejection is something we all face – some of us more than others. But how we deal with it makes all the difference. We talk about the differences between personal and professional rejection, how we bounce back, when…

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