The Lesbian Podcast

The Lesbian Podcast

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The Lesbian Podcast episodes

  • The Lesbian Podcast #26 - Kink on the Cheap!

    Summary:


    Abby joins us as our guest host in the studio.  She joined us at the Jewish, Vegan brunch and teaches us new, inappropriate Yiddish words!

    QNews:
    South Africa files complaint with the UN regarding treatment of Caster Semanya, Elton John denied adoption in the Ukraine, Will "Protect Marriage" make it on the ballot in November?

    Rainbow Rumors:
    Jane Lynch stars in yet another of our favorite television series.  Olivia Wilde covers GQ.  And Lady Gaga announces, dedicated her VMA to the homos!  And, Ellen replaces Paula on Idol.

    Meliza Banales joins us in the studio to discuss Kink on the Cheap (and just in time for Folsom!).  Meliza wanted to note that the a good cane should make a "whooosh" sound.  And as always - don't be crazy.  "Kink on the Cheap" is at your own risk, but isn't risk half the fun? ;)

    48 min
  • The Lesbian Podcast #25 - TLP One-Year Anniversary !!

     

    Summary:


    Amaris, The Neon Cowboy at Wild Side West, joins us in the studio as our guest host and shares superhero tales from the Castro. 

    Q News:
    Maine joins the growing list of states facing voter initiatives aimed at taking away gay rights, Rome faces a gay bombing, Focus On The Family employs over 900 people and ends up laying a lot of them off.

    Rainbow Rumors:
    Ben & Jerry's supports same-sex marriage with new flavor, Showtime brings you The Real L Word, and the queen vampire on True Blood is a lesbian!  Charlie can't even contain herself about this new True Blood development ;)


    Interview:
    Tragik joins us in the studio to talk about their new projects, the challenges associated with being a Bay Area music artist, and their upcoming shows.  This group's one to watch in the dance music scene, combining several different styles to get you moving, you don't want to miss this.  Be sure to check out the pactures from Tragik's performance at Cockblock in our Photos section: Cockblock August 2009.
     

    30 min
  • The Lesbian Podcast #24 - Girl in a Coma Rocks Our Face Off.

    Ally joins us in the studio as this weeks guest host.  Meanwhile, Charlie struggles to remember the raucous weekend we had at Homo A Go Go.  Big thanks to Ed Varga for inviting us out to the event and check out our recap of the weekend.  Pictures will be up soon.


    QNews:

    Media coverage of Harvey Milk's medal of freedom required balancing from the homophobic side?  When did this become appropriate?  South African runner required to undergo controversial gender verification.  And there's a new job search site tailored to gay girls.  All of the featured jobs are looking to higher lesbians!  In this economy, who doesn't need a job?

    Rainbow Rumors:

    Is the surrogate mother of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's child queer?  And why does mainstream media consider it news even if she is?  Michelle Rodriguez goes bat-shit crazy AGAIN!  Beth Ditto stage dives to a "thud." We're pretty sure hindsight for that move is 20/20.

    Interview:

    Charlie catches up with Girl in a Coma at Homo A Go Go and discusses their recent comparison to The Gossip, tattoos (including our new favorite - the Elvis Cock tattoo), Morrisey's ability to find good female vocalists, as well as when GIAC will be back in San Francisco to perform next.  You won't want to miss this.

    38 min
  • The Lesbian Podcast #23 - Jewmongous

    Carly's back with us to guest host one more time before she moves to LA and becomes our "LA Correspondent."


    QNews: 
    Tel Aviv gay club is attacked by an armed gunman. Fundraiser benefit for the Richmond rape victim.  Washington becomes the newest target for the anti-gay marriage proponents.

    Rainbow Rumors:
    Julie and Julia: Wasn't Julia Childs homophobic?  Why are gay people supporting this film? Cat Cora and her partner welcome their fourth child. And Charlie has a new kind of lesbian, no not really lesbian, ok fine . . . it's a lesbian movie to tell us about.

    Interview:

    The makers of Lezbros and Jew Lo join us to talk about their work, including Lezbro's premiere on MTV's Logo network and the concern Jew Lo caused with Frameline.

    33 min
  • The Lesbian Podcast #22 - Sweet! Podcast

    Pam and Tommy join us in the studio to talk about Tuesday's Ladies' Night in the Castro, Jay and Charlie's run-in with BDSM, and the documentary "Food, Inc."


    Q News:
    Does See's Candies pale in comparison to other candy makers in terms of equality for LGBT employees?  A new documentary, "Silent Partners," spotlights the experience of the partners of gay service members and more news on the Obama Administration's steps to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

    Rainbow Rumors:
    Jodie Foster prepares to show off her "Beaver."  A new movie about Greta Garbo focuses on her relationship with Marlene Dietrich and other women.  "Vagina Mom" makes first appearance on Showtime's "Nurse Jackie" (and for the record Dr. Cooper is the male doctor on the show, we got our doctors confused).

    Shannon Wentworth, co-founder of Sweet, a new lesbian travel company, joins us to discuss their upcoming Caribbean Cruise.  This isn't you're typical lesbian vacation, so you'll want to listen about how Sweet plans to merge lesbian travel with social and environmental awareness.

    Be sure to keep an eye out for an upcoming video interview with Suzanne Westenhoefer , the first openly gay comedienne in the United States on the website: www.TheLesbianPodcast.com.


     

    37 min
  • The Lesbian Podcast #21 - The Locker Room

    DJ Nuxx, promoter and DJ of SF's Cockblock party joins us in the studio as our guest host and dishes on what's in store for upcoming parties and her experience as a promoter.  She's really excited about a new artist, Lady Tragik, who will be performing live at the August 8 Cockblock party and we've included a free download of an album sampler of Lady Tragik's music to get you more acquainted with her.  Look towards the bottom of the episode description on the website (www.TheLesbianPodcast.com) to get the link.

    QNews:

    The military recommends that Lt. Dan Choi no longer be an officer.  Massachusetts sues to repeal DOMA. California tries to soften the effects of Prop 8. 

    Rainbow Rumors:
    Charlie tells us how she really feels about Gimme Sugar and the new lesbian plot lines in mainstream media. 

    Interview:
    Oregon joins us to talk with Summer Triolo, a former inmate at Fluvanna Women's Correctional Center, who was discriminated against as a result of her appearance being more towards the butch end of the spectrum.  The AP broke this story, last month, and we wanted to speak with Summer to get the details.  Turns out there was a lot more going on in terms of ill-treatment against women than just discrimination against those considered "butch".


    To download Lady Tragik's album sampler, please click here.

    45 min
  • The Lesbian Podcast #20 - Be All That You Can Be, But Not In The Army

    Oregon joins us in the studio again as co-host and fills us in on Portuguese bloodless bullfighting.


    QNews:

    Dick Cheney and Barack Obama have more in common these days, a prison in Virginia discriminates against lesbians, Lt. Choi marshalls the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade, and then face his military trial two days later.


    Rainbow Rumors:

    Wanda Sykes sleeping with another woman?, Cher has a son, Megan Fox: pot-kettle-black, and Congratulations to Cockblock's DJ Nuxx for making the SF Guardian's "Hot Pink List!"


    Interview:

    Col. Cammermeyer joins us to discuss the current state of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.  Why is Obama dropping the ball on repealing this archaic policy?  And does she think gay people should continue to join the military - her answer may surprise you.

     

    46 min
  • The Lesbian Podcast #19 - Queer Filmmaking

    Nathalie, our jazz loving former contestant from the first U Haul It episode, joins us as a guest host and discusses her recent resurgence into lesbian nightlife.    Also, the second U Haul It results are revealed.


    QNews:

    Why are advertisements for anti-gay companies being run on Ellen’s show?  Will the city’s recent efforts to scale down San Francisco events affect Pink Saturday?  No marriage for heterosexuals?  Obama drops the ball on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell , AGAIN! Also, Dick Cheney changes his views on gay marriage . . . well, kind of.

    Rainbow Rumors:

    Cynthia Nixon, from Sex and the City, is engaged! Alicia Keys has been seen around town with a merkin.  Also, Charlie shares her favorite quote overheard in San Francisco.

    Madeiline Lim, Executive Director of the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project, as well as J. Aguilar and Meliza Banales join us to talk about the upcoming film festivals. Madeiline discusses upcoming offerings from QWOCMAP including film premieres, FREE film making courses, and their ten year anniversary party.  J. Aguilar, who Madeline Lim inspired to become a filmmaker, and Meliza Banales discuss their short film “Getting Off” which is premiering as part of Frameline 33’s Dirt and Desire.
     

    43 min
  • The Lesbian Podcast #18 - U Haul It! v2.0

    Carly and her dapper Chihuahua, Dookie, join us as guest hosts and Carly discusses her re-integration into the lesbian world now that she’s single.  "All the single ladies put yo hands up!"


    Q News:

    A hotel owner in San Diego tries to cover up his anti-gay convictions.  Changes to the wording of LGBT initiatives listed on the White House website, apparently do make a difference; Obama’s dropping the ball on promises he made during his campaign.  A lesbian was in the running for the Supreme Court nomination.   John McCain’s daughter breaks from the anticipated Republican rhetoric and states that she believes in equality for everyone.

    Rainbow Rumors:
    Pink, mad that people are still talking about her?  Should LiLo’s lesbian card be confiscated?  And, Angelina Jolie is now an expert on confused sexualities?

    And Finally – Joelle’s back with U Haul It!!!!  Check it out then come back to the website (www.TheLesbianPodcast.com) and vote for who you think is the best match to join CC on a date at Straybar.

    Click here to vote for the winner.
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  • The Lesbian Podcast #17 - Where Are All The MTF Lesbians?

    Tom is our special guest host and she shares with us the old school code name for lesbians and her experience in social work working with queer youth.


    Q News:  The latest update on Obama's White House Initiatives related to the gay community, grand marshals selected for SF Gay Pride Parade, Alan Keyes, former presidential candidate and father of LGBT activist Maya Keyes, arrested, and what to do about homophobic Miss California?

    Rainbow Rumors:  Charlie shares with us the top ten women of the 2009 AfterEllen.com Hot 100 list

    We've done several shows regarding how lesbian and ftm communities interact now.  But we never really hear anything about male to female transpersons who identify as lesbians.  In this episode, special guest Sherilyn Connelly, an mtf lesbian, answers our many questions:  such as why mtf lesbians seem to be invisible, her acceptance in the lesbian community, and her experiences as a single gal looking for other women to date.  To learn more about Sherilyn Connelly, please visit her website at http://www.sherilynconnelly.com/
     

    45 min

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Two lesbians spill the T on queer life in San Francisco.