In this queer culture deep-dive, Alix and Kayla revisit The L Word — the iconic show that shaped lesbian visibility for an entire generation. From nostalgic favorites to problematic storylines, they unpack what the series got right (and wrong) about queer representation, trans inclusion, family, and chosen community. If you’ve ever debated who you’d be on The L Word, this one’s for you.

00:08 – Intro + Spotify love from listeners
01:13 – Would You Rather: The L Word edition
05:30 – Why The L Word still matters
07:04 – Queer representation on TV then vs. now
11:08 – Gay marriage and adoption rights in 2004
16:34 – Family acceptance, healthcare, and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
22:21 – How The L Word handled trans identity (Max’s storyline)
33:18 – Casting, representation, and the male gaze
41:01 – Chosen family and queer community
46:02 – The Planet: where queer culture thrived
50:26 – Why lesbian spaces are disappearing
52:10 – Why watching The L Word is still a queer rite of passage
55:18 – Who’s the Problem? (Underwear + queer community incest)

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