We know that dykes are on bikes, but are they in bars? In the context of the great lesbian bar die-off (AKA the great vanishing), Mike and Kyle talk all things lesbian bar-related, including Gladys Bentley, Mona’s 440 Club, laws historically affecting lesbian bars the three-article rule, The Lesbian Bar Project, Seattle’s Wildrose, and the use of the word “dyke,”

In this episode: News- 2:34 || Main Topic (Lesbian Bars)- 12:58 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:15:15

Our 500th episode iivestream is happening on Sunday, July 12 @ 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern. Be sure to get your questions in! Link will be posted closer to the event date. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle tells Mike about people’s perception (not the reality) of the reasons behind the dramatic decrease in lesbian bars. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.