This week, Mal sits down with artist and host of The Thick podcast - Mindy, who just watched "The L Word" for the first time.  Mindy gives us her hot takes on the show, and the two reflect on how sapphic representation has evolved since. This discussion explores where it’s been, where it’s headed, and what still needs to change for queer womxn to feel fully seen.

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Buckle in for a fun episode!! Comedian Rachel Samples joins Mal to discuss a lesbian rite of passage - U-Hauling. The good, the bad, the expensive. Stay tuned til the end for a preview of our new show, Out For A Drive! And watch more here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgvUyRiamKirTFmk2n8rcVGzKnrnKi3eK&si=NYozrkisEAsJLq_T

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Growing up in a Persian family presents unique challenges around cultural identity and acceptance. Mal's friend Mahtub shares her experience of feeling like an outsider growing up with a single mom in Ohio, not knowing who her father is, and struggling to come out. She reflects on her understanding of sexuality and how the Iranian women's movement affected her coming out journey. 

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This week, Mal sits down with exotic dancer and ASL interpreter, Caroline Blaike, to discuss her work in nightlife and the complexities of queerness in the industry. The two discuss the concept of "whorephobia" and how they strip the shame out of sex work and its intersection with feminism.

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This week, Mal sits down with Survivor legend and recent author Parvati Shallow. We dive into how being born into a commune made her “good at suffering”  and how it became her secret weapon in the game of Survivor. Parvati also opens up about her journey of coming out - the fears, freedom, and the joy of choosing authenticity. It’s a conversation about resilience and learning to thrive in the spaces that once tried to confine you.

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Musician Betty Who discusses her experiences of being a bisexual woman married to a cis straight man. Betty opens up about facing biphobia, gender expression, and maintaining her queer identity within a heteronormative relationship. The discussion delves into her upbringing in Australia, navigating her sexuality, and the importance of allowing oneself to grow and change. Settle in for a heartfelt and topical conversation that explores love, acceptance, and identity.

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Actor, writer & director Ashly Burch (Horizon series, Life Is Strange, Tiny Tina, Mythic Quest) joins Mal to chat about mental health. Ashly shares her mental health journey with OCD and anxiety, reflecting on childhood experiences and coping mechanisms like video games. The two discusses the importance of addressing personal issues, the role of joy, and the impact of relationships. 

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Actor, Writer and Director Zoe Lister-Jones (New Girl, Life In Pieces, Whitney) joins Mal on the couch this week to share her coming out story - from growing up in Brooklyn with two artist parents, to getting married in her early 20's, exploring polyamory and coming out as queer during COVID.

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Musician and Content Creator Sarah Lugor joins Mal to chat about queer dating and discuss Hinge's 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report findings. The two discuss the growing wave of label fatigue that today's daters feel and how gen-z is pushing back on defining their sexuality in fixed terms. #HingePartner

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Comedians and podcast hosts Two Dykes And A Mic join Mal for a very fun episode about QUEER FRIENDSHIPS!!!! The good, the bad and the sex!!!

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