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We are self-identifying, forever evolving butches talking about the amazing, diverse, beautiful spectrum of gender identity from our perspective. Our mission is to provide a brave space for everyone, but especially those who identify as butch, looking for community. We engage in lively, honest, meaningful conversation about many topics from tomboys and celebrity crushes to our coming out stories and our role in compassionately crushing the patriarchy. We hope you'll join us!

Butch Daily Crew: Dana, Kathy, Janell, Magz, with music by Veronica May


    • Mar 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES

    5 from 38 ratings Listeners of Butch Daily that love the show mention: conversation, interesting, thank, love.


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    The Butch Daily podcast is an intelligent, witty, gracious, humorous, and enlightening show that left me feeling a sense of joy. The panel on the podcast clearly has a deep respect, admiration, and genuine enjoyment for each other's company and opinions. Hearing their coming out stories was heartwarming and thought-provoking, and the advice they offered to those contemplating their own journey was filled with grace and wisdom. The conversation flowed organically, showcasing the skill and ease of the panel members, especially Dana who truly rocks! As someone who is new to podcasts and old-fashioned in my preferences, this was well worth the wait. I am grateful to each member of the panel for sharing their thoughts and precious selves with us.

    One of the best aspects of The Butch Daily podcast is its ability to be funny, real, lively while discussing an inherently interesting subject. Exploring what it means to be a butch lesbian and walking in those shoes is captivating. The panel members are amazing individuals who are honest, interesting, and provide valuable insights into their experiences. This podcast is not only entertaining but also educational as it allows listeners like myself to learn from diverse perspectives. It has become a source of help for me in understanding different identities within the LGBTQ+ community.

    In terms of negative aspects of The Butch Daily podcast can be hard to find as it offers so much value. However, one potential downside may be that some episodes could benefit from more depth or exploration into certain topics. Occasionally, I found myself wanting more in-depth discussions or analysis rather than surface-level conversations. Nonetheless, this is a minor criticism given that overall the quality of content provided by the panel members is exceptional.

    In conclusion, The Butch Daily podcast is a gem that should not be missed. It brings together intelligent conversation with humor and authenticity on an inherently fascinating topic: being a butch lesbian. Each panel member shines with their unique perspectives and experiences, making the podcast a joy to listen to. The transparency, love among the panel members, hard-earned wisdom, and desire to share their stories make a significant impact on listeners like myself. I eagerly anticipate future episodes and deeply appreciate the difference this podcast has already made in my life.



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    Latest episodes from Butch Daily

    The Queer-Volution of Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 48:30


    Join your Butch Daily Crew in a conversation about the evolution of words and their meaning for the queer community. Don't miss the hot seat where we talk about the good, the bad, and the hilarious responses to our coming-out stories. Email us at thebutchdaily@gmail.com

    Butches Stayin' Alive 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 68:14


    CONTENT WARNING: Death, Sexual Assault, and Trump are discussed in this episode. Join your Butch Daily crew for the first episode of 2025! We talk about reflections on 2024 new habits, changes of heart, and keeping ourselves sane in this new era. On this episode, we announced our live episode, which will air in April 2025! We hope you'll join us! Book Suggestion from the podcastDodging Energy Vampires by Christine Northrup, M.D. Give to the Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Displaced Black families in Altadena, Go FundMe DirectoryEmail us at thebutchdaily@gmail.com

    Embracing Butch Elderhood!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 50:34


    Join your Butch Daily crew in a post-election conversation about self-care, community care, being pissed off, and staying connected. We also talk about an infamous backpacking trip in the year 2000, the Moose Lodge, crushing text messages from an 11 year-old, plans for the future, and embracing our butch elderhood. let's do this!  Email us at thebutchdaily@gmail.com

    Gender, Gays, Gold, and Grit

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 48:15


    Your Butch Daily crew talks about everything Olympics from our childhood heroes and memories to the victories and challenges of being a human being in any shape or form, especially a gender non-conforming woman, in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Congrats to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif for her gold medal and tremendous victory on every level! Also, shout out to BG and the Team USA Women's Basketball Team for their 8th consecutive gold medals (undefeated since 1992). Email us at thebutchdaily@gmail.com

    Bear vs. Butch

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 24, 2024 77:37


    Join your butch daily crew talking about this bear vs. man phenomenon. We share our own stories about interactions with straight women and our personal selection of bear vs. man. Take care BD fam! 

    Butchalry is Alive!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 65:33


    Join your butch daily crew in a lively conversation about modern, de-gendered chivalry and the good, bad, ugly, and beauty of helping others. We also talk about the incredible NCAA Women's basketball tournament, JoJo Siwa and Gay-Pop and so much more. We can't wait to share ear space with you all! 

    Let's Talk About Love

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 52:43


    Your Butch Daily Crew wax poetic and get down to the nitty-gritty about love. We talk about friendship, romantic love, our family roots, and important questions about love and forgiveness. We also celebrate our love for Dana and Janell and their upcoming 50th birthdays! We love you listeners - thanks for being a part of this community! 

    Rupture to Repair on the Butch Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 87:04


    We are keeping it real on the Butch Daily! This unique episode includes a real live conflict and reflection between your butch daily crew. We know that conflict among friends is normal and a sign of growth - and it's still hard! Hope you'll enjoy our journey of rupture to repair!We'll see you in 2024! 

    Butches in the Wild: Summer Adventures and Shenanigans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 56:19


    Your Butch Daily crew share about their summer adventures whether it be starting a new job, taking care of business at home, or traveling all the way to the east coast! Join in on the conversation about offering help, the FIFA women's soccer championship controversy, and much more. 

    How many butches does it take to raise a child?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 59:34


    Featuring our amazing guests Eva and Christine Compisi, Magz and Kathy talk butch parenting and being parented as a butch kid. Don't miss our hot seat question which includes some commentary about The Ultimatum: Queer Love! Check out Veronica May's website for updates on live and recorded music as well as her upcoming book! 

    Red Flag Reflections!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 41:26


    You Butch Daily Crew reflects on deal breakers and red flags from our collective relationship experiences. Enjoy! 

    Butch Nesting 101

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 51:29


    Your Butch Daily Crew: Dana, Magz, Janell, and Kathy dive into the new term "Butch Nesting" We share about projects, passions, and elaborate belt buckle displays as we unpack the unique ways we nest in our homes, garages, yards, and hot tubs! Help us pick a new Veronica May song for the show! Check out her website and share your suggestions on our social media or via email at thebutchdaily@gmail.com

    On the Road with Magz and Kathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 44:18


    Join half of the Butch Daily crew on the road reflecting on relationships, change, and the stories from the road as they move Magz's family back out west! 

    Going for a drive with Sugar Muff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 82:30


    Your Butch Daily crew talks about our pets! We talk about our first pets, our pets who have left us, and the ups and downs of loving our four-legged friends. Stay tuned to the end for a special interview with Alyssa Tom an avid self-proclaimed pet social worker! The title of this episode will come clear as you listen!Also thanks for your support and vigilance in showing a spotlight on the 10-month detainment of Brittney Griner. We celebrate the release of this episode on the day she was set free from unlawful imprisonment in Russia. 

    Life According to Veronica May

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 49:42


    Your Butch Daily Crew welcomes the one and only Veronica May to the show! What an amazing, honest, inspirational conversation about everything from meaningful musical moments to the reality of living with Bipolar 1. Thank you for your time,  talent, and humanity Veronica! Content warning: This podcast episode contains a discussion about suicide.Magical Musical Moments Songs and Artist!God is a Woman - Rhett Madison Pin Up Daddy - Rhett MadisonJust a Swinging - Josh Anderson Sinead O'Connor Indigo Girls Body Guard Sound Track - Whitney Houston Don't Close Your Eyes - Keith WhitleyDon't Take the Girl - Tim McGraw Ani DiFranco 

    Magzcentric Love Bubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 41:26


    It's all about Magz this week. Your Butch Daily Crew interviewed Magz about everything from their favorite date and worst pick-up line to Magz's view on making a family on the journey of identity and self. We love you Magz! 

    Belonging While Butch

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 54:12


    Get a very special opportunity to listen in to a conversation between Janell and Kathy, Brothers From Another Mother (BFAM's) for over 20 years. We share some wild stories, beautiful moments, life observations, and our experiences with belonging while butch in a gender binary world.  Bring Brittney Griner home - sign this petition! Check out Veronica May before our next episode - she'll be with us live! 

    Happy Pride Butches!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 59:44


    Your Butch Daily crew reflects on our favorite memories, early experiences, and what Pride has meant to us. Pride is an important part of our history of fighting for human rights and equity starting with the Stone Wall Uprising.  From parade driving stories and the dyke march to the BDSM booth, we've got stories! We know many of you are bearing the weight of the overturn of Roe vs. Wade. We love you and we are here for you. We are in this together. For clothing for all people check out Dapper BoiFor great music from our very own Veronica MayDonate to the National Network for Abortion Funds to support access and travel across the country. 

    U.S. Out of My Uterus: Body Autonomy and Roe vs Wade

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 51:31


    Your Butch Daily crew gets real about the history, social drivers, and the political impact of regarding body autonomy granted by Roe vs. Wade. This important 1973 Supreme Court decision declared body autonomy for all women on the basis of the 14th amendment, the right to privacy. The Supreme Court will rule on this mid-June. Stay awake and pay attention.  We are grieving with the families of Uvalde, Tx as they grieve their children and educators lost in the senseless shooting at Robb Elementary. Sign this petition to help the bi-partisan committee in Congress finally pass reasonable and fair gun laws. 

    Game On Butches: Gender Equity and Inclusion in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 69:45


    Get ready for a heated and lively discussion about gender equity and inclusion in sports! Your butch daily crew brings a multitude of perspectives, personal experiences, and considerations to the conversation about the impact and importance of equitable access to sports at every level. Spoiler Alert: It's not all puppies and rainbow on this episode - get ready to rumble!  Support Brittney Griner's safe return home by signing this petition.  

    Bringing It On Butch Icons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 51:56


    Your Butch Daily crew discusses personal, famous, and mythical butch icons. We break down how icons have evolved in representation for our community over time. While the road has not always been perfect, it has carved the path to where we are today. Be your own Butch Icon!  We also address the detainment of butch icon Brittney Griner, a WNBA basketball player held in Russia since mid-February on unsubstantiated charges. To support Brittney click this link. This is a  list of well-vetted organizations supporting the Ukrainian people. We send our love and support to the country, the people, and the leadership of Ukraine. 

    Love, Bourbon, and the Warrior Princess featuring Eva and Tino Compisi

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 62:52


    Your Butch Daily crew plus special guests Eva and Tino Compisi recorded this episode at the Hidden Room Recording Studio in Louisville while in town for Magz' wedding. There really aren't words for the content of this amazing, silly, and at times wildly inappropriate conversation. Can't wait to do it again in the future! Don't miss the extra special guest! #LemastersOfLove#ButchDaily #Warrior Princess 

    Butches, Beauties, and Aliens

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 65:06


    Your Butch Daily crew reflects on Dana's interview with her co-worker Anna, a queer, brown, and fat identifying person living in rural Humboldt County in Northern California. Anna shares her experience, struggles, and beautiful wisdom regarding body positivity and finding a voice as a person of color in a white-majority, small-town queer community. Anna is the best - don't miss a second of this episode! We are actively working hard to remove our podcast from Spotify due to the Joe Rogan misinformation and racism incidents. If you're looking for music platform alternatives to Spotify, check out the following: YouTube Music Apple Music Pandora 

    Queer Holiday Bravery & Blues: Featuring a Special Interview with Meredith Hyslop

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 58:46


    Featuring a special interview with Meredith Hyslop, your Butch Daily Crew reflects on her brave and beautiful journey. She shares the pain, love, and grace of her coming-out story, building new family relationships, and her secret to self-care and peppermint milkshakes. We also discuss the emotional labor of the holidays and our own journeys to wholeness through persistence, compassion, and personal growth. Happy Holidays Y'all!  Priory of the Orange Tree – Samantha Shannon  Mindfulness Meditation Resource

    Radical Womanhood of Butchness

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 51:46


    Your Butch Daily Crew discusses how womanhood shows up in their daily lives as butches in the world. We talk about everything from nurturing and strength to changing individual lives and taking on the systems of the world. Let's not forget about the importance of doing chores! Thanks to our superfan Autumn for inspiring the topic! Email us at thebutchdaily@gmail.com to share your ideas with us! 

    Wedding Bells and Butch Tells

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 62:20


    Your Butch Daily Crew talks about our weddings, marriages, and soon-to-be nuptials for Magz! Don't miss our commentary and ongoing learning about what makes a relationship work. We cover all kinds of relationships from polyamory and blended family parenting to good ole' monogomy. We'll be following Magz's Wedding Winter (second only to Hot-Boi-Summer) as they prepare to walk down the aisle in February. 

    Zombie Jesus and Cutting Grace: Special Interview with Hannah Wilder

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 69:46


    Your Butch Daily crew dives into the topic of religion from our personal experiences and beliefs to the impact on our queer community. Enjoy a special guest interview with the Rev. Hannah Wilder, Kathy's wife, sharing her perspective on religion, God, and healing. 

    Everyone Needs and Ally

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 62:55


    Your butch daily crew breaks down allyship for the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. We share stories about our most supportive allies, our experience Don't forget to donate to the Be Your Best Butch campaign supporting the Raven Project's Prom. Click this link and donate today! 

    Untethered Masculinity: Part 2

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 47:11


    Your Butch Daily Crew goes a second round discussing the untethering of masculinity in our own lives.  We share some personal stories, contemporary references, and some jokes that need to be retired as we learn and grow through the conversation.  Don't forget to support the Raven Project's, Queer Prom. Donate $40 or more and get a Be Your Best Butch t-shirt! Donate here today! 

    Special Edition: Surviving the Prom Gauntlet!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 29:18


    Your Butch Daily crew reminisces about the heteronormative prom gauntlet and the ups and downs of trying to make it work. We are proud to have the Raven Project as our Be Your Best Butch Campaign recipient for the month of August. All proceeds will go toward funding their Queer Prom in September! Dana has offered to match all donations. You can give here today!  

    Untethered Masculinity: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 72:10


    Your Butch Daily Crew explores the health, unhealth, and toxicity tied to white cis male masculinity in our systems and what we've been told to value. From way too much gravel in a boat and flat tire stubbornness to recognizing our past player ways, we work together to untether masculinity and set it free. Tell us what you think about Untethering masculinity!We also hear from Brandy Lara (she/her), project coordinator for the Raven Project. The Raven Project is the focus of our Be Your Best Butch fundraiser in August 2021! Check it out https://www.facebook.com/ravenproject/. 

    Untethered Masculinity: Part 1

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 72:10


    Your Butch Daily Crew explores the unhealth and toxicity of traditional masculinity tied closely to cis white male supremacy culture.  From a boat full of gravel and stubborn roadside independence to owning our history of sowing our oats, we discuss untethering masculinity and setting it free. We also hear from Brandy Lara, program coordinator at the Raven Project serving the LGTBQIA+  community in Eureka, California. The Raven Project will be the recipient of the Be Your Best Butch Fundraiser in August! Learn more here!

    Becoming an Intersectional Butch

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 61:03


    In honor of the new national holiday, Juneteenth (June 19), the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States in 1865, your Butch Daily Crew explores the intersectionality of liberation and living. Intersectionality is a term coined in 1989 by Kimberlé  Crenshaw, an African American lawyer and activist. We discuss our own unique identities and navigating the world through our privilege and our struggle.  

    Bad Ass Butches Wear Sunscreen and Eat Vegetables

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 62:47


    What does it mean to be butch and healthy? Your Butch Daily crew discusses unhealthy life practices tied up with toxic masculinity and how to own your individual health journey - mind, body, and spirit.  Eat your veggies butches! No one will make fun of you, especially not Janell. 

    Butch Health Matters: Overcoming Laser Beams, Dust Bunnies, and A-holes

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 13, 2021 50:13


    Your Butch Daily crew live to tell their tales of health care horror stories, medical mishaps, and overcoming the barriers of mental and physical health services for non-gender conforming people. Good News! We are extending our fundraiser for the Louisville Youth Group through May. Donate $40 or more here and we'll send you a  Be Yout Best Butch T-shirt! 

    Butches and Boobs at Work

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 51:34


    Your Butch Daily Crew has a lively conversation about what it's like to be gender non-conforming at work including some tips on respectful boob etiquette. Don't forget to donate to our Fundraiser for the Louisville Youth Group. Give $40 or more and we'll send you a first addition Be Your Best Butch T-shirt. 

    Louisville Youth Group - They Are the Champions!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 43:06


    Your Butch Daily Crew is proud to support the  Louisville Youth Group (LYG). LYG is saving lives and building community for queer youth in Louisville and beyond. This year has been especially hard on youth who don't feel safe at home. Thanks to LYG they have a lifeline of hope and affirmation. Donate $40 or more and we will send you a Be Your Best Butch T-shirt! Give at little hope today at https://givebutter.com/beyourbestbutch. 

    Waxing Wisdom and Crushing Ducks!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 52:09


    The Butch Daily Crew dives into the past, remembering good advice, bad advice, and everything in between.  We share wisdom with our younger selves and learn about. . . crushing ducks! Listen to find out more! Check out our April 2021 fundraiser for the Louiseville Youth Group and get a "Be Your Best Butch" t-shirt for a donation of $40 or more. 

    Myth Busters and Butch Lovers. . .

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 48:17


    We are busting myths and loving our butch identities discussing everything from lesbian bed death, Uhauls, toxic expression of masculinity, and everyone's fav - scissoring. Get your education and your laughs right here!

    Suit Up Butches!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 59:16


    Your Butch Daily Crew shares fashion and style experiences, from our fun yet mortifying prom stories to our favorite butch attire today. Haircuts, suits, and belts are so much more than just style. What we wear represents our freedom to be who we are! We also share our favorite gender-inclusive clothing brands and stores. If five people request our prom pictures on our social media or email - we will post!

    Let's Talk About Sex

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 72:17


    The Butch Daily Crew holds nothing back as we talk about masturbation, sex toys, the myth of scissoring, and more. Join us for lively conversation and sharing of resources that we hope normalizes sex and helps spice things up for Valentine's Day. Remember, loving yourself is the top priority if you know what we mean. . .

    Signs, Symbols, and Stilettos

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 56:20


    Join the Butch Daily Crew's conversation about our favorite signs and symbols of being butch. We also talk about the feminine-masculine spectrum and how we all carry our unique space in this world!

    Justice, Courage, and Love Bubbles

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 54:16


    2021 starts with a bang as your Butch Daily Crew discusses personal experiences with homophobic confrontation, the riots at the capital, and what we can do to bring justice, courage, and love bubbles to the forefront of our everyday lives.

    Being Your Best Butch in 2021

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 53:34


    Join your Butch Daily Crew as we reflect on a crazy year and the search for hope as we move toward the future. We share our resolutions, goals, intentions, and dreams for 2021 and beyond.

    Home for the Holigays

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 54:51


    Come on a holiday journey with the butch daily crew as we remember childhood stories, the challenges, and the joys of our families while honoring the ups and downs of the season. If you're a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and need a lifeline over the holidays contact The Trevor Project. The hotline is open 24 hours a day. They can connect you with local resources and immediate love and support.

    Born This Way?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 53:32


    We discuss why the born this way concept has been important and in some cases life-saving for our community as well as how the evolving understanding of fluid sexuality and gender pushes all of us to be more open and inclusive in the revolution.

    Election Night Shenanigans

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 47:32


    We are in rare form tonight! The butch daily crew talks about how U.S. politics impact the world, the play by play election updates, building bridges across our communities, and our role in making the world a better place - all while trying to keep everyone's shirt on!

    Butch Brotherhood Origin Stories

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 46:14


    Have you been wondering how the butch daily crew became family? We talk about our history, friendship, and maintaining a brotherhood over decades of love, adventure, and connection.

    Finding our Heroes

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 53:49


    The Butch Daily Crew talks about heroes in our lives, in the queer community, and being your own hero in a challenging world!

    Coming Out Story Time!

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 56:26


    Get to know the Butch Daily Crew as we tell our coming out stories and discuss the ins and outs of coming out every day.

    The Butch Agenda. . .

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 38:51


    Welcome to the Butch Daily Podcast! We discuss our butch role models from childhood and how these role models have impacted our lives and butch identity today.

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