Slacks

Slacks

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Slacks episodes

  • #25 The times we knew we were gay (with guest Eleanor Crewes)
    Mallory, D and Matilde go down memory lane thanks to Eleanor Crewes' excellent graphic memoir 'The Times I Knew I Was Gay'. Remembering dodgy haircuts, Buffy obsessions and the odd power of the last hetero date. Ellie's fantastic book is out now in the UK with Virago Books (https://linktr.ee/thetimesiknewiwasgay) and in the US October 6th with Scribner books. Preorder here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Times-I-Knew-I-Was-Gay/Eleanor-Crewes/9781982147105

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    49 min
  • #24 Riding on a wave of queer representation (with guest Brona C. Titley)

    How do you forget all about nasty 'Rona and lockdown? By laughing along with superstar TV comedy writer and actor Brona C. Titley (Tracy Ullman's Show, 8 Out 10 Cats, BAFTA TV Awards) of course!

    D, Mallory, Matilde and Brona chat Irishisms, if jelly belongs on ice cream and how the current wave of queer TV and cinema makes them feel.


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    1 hr
  • #23 Live from the queerantine

    Speaking from the safety of their homes, Matilde, Mal and D discuss how the lockdown has affected them and some of the unexpected positives that it’s brought along.



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    44 min
  • #22 Busting relationship myths (with guest Harriet Rose)

    How do you present a presenter? Interview an interviewer? Not easy. But Matilde, Mallory and D give it their very best shot with the powerhouse that is Harriet Rose. Together they attempt to bust the biggest relationships myths out there; all the while discussing queer dating, dressing up as a frog in public and how to become a superstar DJ.



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    1 hr 10 min
  • #21 The long road to coming out (with guest Danielle Vanier)
    Doff your caps everyone as this week Mal, D and Matilde have non other than social media royalty Danielle Vanier with them! The gals discuss Danie's high-flying life, how to become an internet sensation and what it's like to come out in your 30s when you're in the public eye. Settle into a comfy seat and forget all about COVID-19 with Slacks.

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    50 min
  • #20 Push, Cuddle, Punch

    They’re baaaaaaack! Some time has gone by since the last recording as big life events have gotten in the way, but D, Mal and Matilde are now back in the game. Join the Slacks gals as they describe in vivid detail the way their lives have changed in the last couple of months, discuss the ups and downs of being a lesbian in your thirties and announce some exciting personal news. 

    Double D's fundraiser link for those looking to throw a few pennies in: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/darina-connolly

    Some info on the Pride Boxing initiative: http://www.prideboxing.co.uk/


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    58 min
  • #19 Breasts are best. Or are they? (with guest Stephanie Mace)
    We all love ‘em. But how much are breasts actually part of a queer woman’s identity? And why so many LGBT+ women are now deciding to ’stay flat’ instead of opting for reconstruction after breast cancer recovery? This World Cancer Day Mallory, Matilde and D ask the delightful therapist and soon-to-be PhD Dr. Stephanie Mace all about her groundbreaking psychosexual research

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    49 min
  • #18 Feeling fly and being bi (with guest April Kelley)
    Mal, D and Matilde spend some time with the wonderful April Kelley (Writer, Producer, Actor and ambassador for Bipolar UK) and learn some exciting insights about the making of her recent film ‘Treacle', what happened behind the scenes and what being double bi - bisexual and bipolar - feels like. Dig in!

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    49 min
  • #17 You asked, we answered: Part 3
    Starting 2020 off with a bang! All you lovely listeners sent in a deluge of questions, making Mal, D and Matilde’s new year hangover a much happier occasion. Discussing dodgy sex playlists, terrifying first dates, couples' PMS and soft soft boobs is surely the best way to ring in the new decade. Bring it on.

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    53 min
  • #16 The 12 Gays Of Christmas
    Here it is! The guide you never knew you wanted on how to be a happy festive queer. Mal, D and Matilde go over the 12 (solid!) reasons why being LGBTQ+ makes the holiday season the happiest time of the year.

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    43 min

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The gay musings of three thirty-something London lesbians. Slacks is a podcast about lesbian/bi/queer life, taking on a different topic each episode. From dating to break ups, through understanding…