Lesbian Lounge

Our favourite Canadian mail woman, Sandra Sanchez calls in to let us know her deeply funny take on how she found our podcast and what she's been up to over the years. 

Our connection with Sweet Cruise founder Shannon Wentworth grew over a solid year of the cruise's promotion but the fun we had when Shannon would call in STILL makes us laugh just thinking about it! Hear what Shannon is up to now. It won't surprise you, she's a dynamo.

SayHeyJen is legendary to The Lesbian Lounge! What started off as a hilarious jab at her dating profile in one of our weekly segments, Jen became a fixture at events and in the chat room! 

Listen to us catch up with longtime listeners Lori Collins and Miriam VJJ! They both explain what the show meant to them and a bit about their favourite moments and the "after effect" of The Lesbian Lounge.

We talk about the listeners and guests from very beginning way back in 2006 and those we've lost along the way. Be sure to listen to all the phone chats in their entirety! We're posting them here as well as YouTube. SPEAKING OF.. Be a part of the Wednesday premiers for all the upcoming episodes by going to our new YouTube Channel and subscribe and set reminders! Click this link to get there!

Like we told you, we're releasing the phone calls with the guests and listeners that we caught up with during our trip down memory lane for our 20th Anniversary Special. In this one, we caught up with director, writer, producer, filmmaker Linda Andersson, one of the first people we met way back in 2006.

As promised, we've released the whole phone chats with the listeners and guests we caught up with during our trip down memory lane! Here is our call with Frankie and Debbie, our Orlando connection!

Listen to the complete phone calls from all the guests and listeners we spoke to during our Anniversary special, starting with Fetish Lisa from Dirty White Chicks!

Join Denise and Donna as they discuss how The Lesbian Lounge Podcast came about back in 2006! TWENTY YEARS AGO! We'll post new episodes all throughout Pride June, covering the events we hosted, the listeners who stood by us, the celebs who called in- along with videos, pictures and audio clips as we bring you for a walk down memory lane with us. We'll also make a HUGE announcement on the LAST episode, so don't miss any of them! You can also watch on our new YouTube Channel by clicking this link! Be sure to subscribe and set alerts!

JD and her niece Joanie welcome back Katie Marie, the talented out musician who tours with Sophie B. Hawkins and now with Paula Cole this summer. Get the low down for a fantastic girl summer of music! Watch the chat on our Youtube channel by clicking this link.

Back in 2009, we pulled off the BEST April Fool's joke ever! Us? At The Dinah? REALLY?! We rounded up actors, friends, celebrities to play along and it was an EPIC show! EVERYONE WAS SO FULLY COMMITTED! We pranked our chat room listeners so hard and had so many laughs! Have a listen, have a laugh, relive the old days! Absolutely timely since we are doing a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 5 Episode series covering 2006-2016 of the best moments STARTING JUNE6, 2026! One a week for Pride Month June!

Buckle in for JD and Denise's conversation with Nigerian-born, retired paediatrician doctor, Dr. Lulu! This woman shows no signs of stopping in retirement, she's an out, queer advocate for Trans youth, she does Ted Talks, she's an author, she is now tackling training doctor's on Queer health. Living in Atlanta, she's a ball of energy who prides herself on passing along lessons and positivity! Watch this wild ride on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

JD and Denise talk with Dory and Mike, a Texas couple who started a podcast a year ago to create awareness about the disabled and the LGBTQ communities who are otherwise marginalised. Most event coordinators don't even know what's needed to make a comfortable, accessible atmosphere for disabled people, or for LGBTQIA folks to feel safe, so Dory and Mike have guests to share their stories, resources and solutions. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise talk with out actress Candis Cayne about her upcoming movie "Witchy Ways' (available to buy or rent on Amazon or Apple). We discuss the current climate that trans people are having to navigate, and we also celebrate Candis being on TIME Magazine's historic achievements list of "Firsts". Plus, we have a little fun talking about her show "Candis Cayne's Secret Garden" on Hulu. Watch this fun chat on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

Denise and JD talk to Denise's high school friend, Rosanna Monteleone, who is a certified nutrition and wellness expert. She explains and does some myth busting about fad diets and influencers with gimmicks. They also discuss easy, simple, little changes you can implement for big changes health-wise. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise talk with Jon Imparata, a queer author, producer and activist from Los Angeles who's new book "The Good Inside The Grief" is out now and given the time of year, it feels very timely. We talk about how grief comes in different forms for different reasons, the stigma attached to the word 'grief' and so much more. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise is back from moving into the new house and she joins JD for a fun conversation with Julie Seaver of the Compass LGBTQIA Community Center of West Palm Beach, who discusses the evolution of our community and the resources they provide along with reminiscing about the older days, Pride Fest, and the upcoming events on this new year's schedule. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD welcomes her niece Joanie, a South Florida reporter, who comes bearing GREAT last minute or really, ANYTIME cool gift ideas from digital to tangible! Watch the chat on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

JD talks with Kestral Gaian about being a queer author, poet and playwright in England. Kestrel's newest poetry book: Tubelines is out now and they discuss what the inspiration for the compilation was. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD is holding down the fort while Denise unpacks at the new house and waits for internet service. J talks with Thea Gill (Queer As Folk), Gina Glass and the cast & crew of a new podcast series called "The High Note"- great behind the scenes chat, what the series is about and how it came about. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise speak with Petria, in Australia, who started out creating a Facebook group for late blooming lesbians, and the page exploded into a full on community of nurturing women from all over the world sharing advice, stories, and events - much to Petria's surprise. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD talk with actor, writer, producer Sam Danson as he gets ready for his play "Daddy's First Gay Date" to debut at The Seven Dials Playhouse in London. We talk about the play itself, his writing and starring in it, as well as his previous play "Bi-Topia". We discuss the tight knit queer theatre community, the run up to the opening of the show, what inspired it and how to get tickets. You can watch this on YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

Part Two of our conversation with Barb Snelgrove, discussing Canada -all queer things, including safe spaces, Queer FM Radio, the guests they talk to on the show and the queer artist's music they feature.  Watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD talk with Barb Snelgrove, of MegaMouth Media, a voice and personality on Queer FM Radio, broadcasting throughout Vancouver, Canada and beyond. With an amazing decades long career, Barb discusses the changes we've seen across the Queer landscape as well as sharing what makes Canada so great. Next week, we'll cover more, so enjoy part one. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click here.

JD and Denise catch up on everything from family, house buying, and the dreaded rainbow crosswalk controversy as the two of them touch base for a conversation, just the two of them. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD speak with Samantha Palomino of The Lesbian Thespian's theatre group in Fort Lauderdale Florida about the latest production, how she got involved, and what an incredible sense of community any theatre group is. Whether you're handy and want to help with sets, whether you've written a play, love to act, want to support the arts by donating time or money, or just want to be involved- there's a spot for you and you'll love it. Watch this on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

It's back to school time and JD revisits a conversation with Scott Galvin, a queer South Fl councilman who works with organisations to make South Florida's schools safer for our queer youth. We need more people like him out there! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD has compiled a series of clips with some of our best drag performer guests to celebrate all things DRAG! AT a time when drag performers are coming under fire, we choose to spotlight them and their their fabulous goodness! To watch on our Youtube channel, click this link.

JD has a chat with her rock and roll reporter niece Joanie about her latest single "Unbroken". The inspiration, the meaning behind it, how she wanted something that would resonate with people for their own reasons. Have a listen and see their discussion. Watch it on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

JD talks with Liam Chambers, one of South Florida's celebrated Drag Kings, about the drag life, some of the titles he's won, and more in this interesting and fun chat! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise speak with Samantha Fox, The Lesbian Curiosity Coach on what exactly that title means. If you're older, younger, wondering why you're feeling things or your head is swirling with unfamiliar thoughts, Samantha will help you, point you towards helpful resources and work through what's going on. Her services as a therapist help anyone make sense of sexuality struggles. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok. To watch this chat on our Youtube channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise chat with Elena Bernal, from Fort Lauderdale's "Lesbian Thespians" Theatre group which is making waves in the area with fantastic productions and amazing community building events. Elena's infectious energy will grip you from the get-go and leave no question why this group is so fun and doing great things. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise talk with queer comedian Kuan-Wen Huang from all the way in Taiwan as he prepares to take The Edinburgh Fringe Fest by storm this August with his show "Andrews Are The Worst". Full of snark and humor, Kuan explains how his last two relationships helped him spawn a show about his exes, both Andrews! He also talks about his travels and comedy and the adjustments he's made based on audiences and countries he's lived and performed in. To watch this show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD have a catch up on what each of them have been up to this summer. Denise struggles with home selling and buying in the UK -how different it is from in the United States and JD is ready to release her brand new single "Unbroken" which you can find on Spotify, iTunes, Apple, wherever yo get your music downloads from. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The girls take a little summer break, but they've got a GREAT rewind show with musician Elliot Lee, comedian, writer, Jami Smith of Songs That Saved My Life substack, and one of our favourite guests, Queer As Folk's Michelle Clunie! Happy Pride! (watch the show here on our YouTube channel by clicking this link)

Denise and JD talk with NY based Jason Mitchell Khan, a fabulous queer man who is so multi talented we didn't even know where to start! He's an event planner, wedding planner, ex theatre playwright and an author! With his second book on the way, Jason tells us how he found is wedding planner calling in the midst of all these other careers. He even planned Mariah Carey's cousin's wedding! What a super fun chat! Watch it by clicking this link to our Youtube Channel.https://youtu.be/9Dks7HnEphU?feature=shared

Denise and JD talk to comedian Dana Goldberg about her "Gay of The Day" videos and reels where she selects an LGBTQIA person from the past to the present and teaches us a little tidbit bit about queer history every day throughout Pride Month. You can find her at dgcomedy on all the socials and we highly recommend watching these quick info hits. We also delve a little into the nightmarish political hellscape that's happening in the States right now. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.  

JD and Denise talk with fitness expert Jaime Filer about her online fitness company that serves the LGBTQIA community as well as everyone else, with tailored programs and matched trainers that specialise in your goals whether it be weight loss, toning, nutrition, general health and more -all from your own home, office (or anywhere!) on video with the guidance and expertise from her knowledgable staff. To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

For episodes 217 with Chris Ab Fab Rhoades, Episode 218 with South Florida Drag Queen Priince Triila and Episode 219 JD's recap of West Palm Beach's Pride On The Block - please use this link to our YouTube Channel and be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to never miss a video show! 

Denise updates listeners on what's been going on with her, as she suffered a heart attack on May 23rd. Back home after an angioplasty and feeling better every day, she gives some pointers and thanks everyone for reaching out. 

JD talks to Donna Weinberger about the organisation Inspire Recovery of West Palm Beach, Florida about what it does and how it helps LGBTQIA Youth in these trying times. We're also talking to Chris Rhodes of Next Level Talent next week as putting on event soon to benefit Inspire Recovery. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

This rewind mix features Lisa Kirkman and Katie Marie, both who chose to end comfortable relationships in pursuit of true self authenticity and happiness. Inspiring, brave journeys by both! Watch on our YouTube Channel, by clicking this link.

JD and Denise welcome Rachel Covello, who wears many hats in the LGBTQIA Community- from women's pop up events around South Florida, to comedy shows, to travel content creating that focuses on the things that are important points often overlooked. Much is discussed about the things Rachel thinks about when creating an event, and the needs of the big diverse community in the South Florida. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD catch up with a big ol' chat about relationships past and present, lessons, pitfalls, hindsight and more. It's always a good time when the lesbians get to talkin'! They have some laughs about Denise trying to keep her houseplants alive and JD's panic about not having a building elevator for six weeks.  Watch this on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

JD and Denise welcome Katie Hall, our talented British friend who's new book "To Autumn" is out now on all the platforms you usually get your books (or e-books) from. Katie's first novel from AffinityBooks dot com, centers on young Robyn, who's dealing with big, confusing feelings regarding her Mum, her own sexuality and school. Katie explains the inspiration for the story, the nod to 90's nostalgia, including the popular soap "Neigbours" and good ol' caravan parks.  Great chat about lesbian fiction, publishing, literary agents and more. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

With Denise away, JD has complied a great GAY rewind remix with filmmaker Anthony Hand, financial coach David Lester, blogger and author Sean O'Callaghan and Chih and Mike Dorsey of The dumpling Dudes.

JD talks with musician, composer, author and filmmaker Jack Curtis Dubrowsky this week about all the hats he wears in his multi-faceted career. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise talk with musician Katie Marie who is back from touring with Paula Cole & Sophia B Hawkins. She tells us about ALL the changes she's been through in the last 10 months- from her divorce to finding love again, she discusses how all of it has effected her life, her music and lets us in on NEW tour info for Canada. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise have a fun chat with husbands Mike and Chih, aka: The Dumpling Dudez (on social media). They talk about how the company came about, how Covid actually excelled their business, causing them to streamline and use social media more seriously. That, in turn, made them realise they could give up "corporate" life and pursue the dream of doing what they were passionate about and playing to one another's strengths in the business together. Now, they're making a huge, exclusive announcement about the direction they are heading as they prepare to leave Texas and head to Portland. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise welcome Sean O'Callaghan, aka: The Fat Gay Vegan to the show. He's the author of "Fat Gay Vegan: Live Like You Give a Shit", his blog covers all things vegan, social injustices, awareness, cafes and restaurants that specialise in vegan menus and more. Sean tells us his reasons for changing his lifestyle, what he's learned, and how you can make small changes that help you, the planet and more. To Watch this show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD talk with Mary Catherine Garrison, one of the stars of "Somebody Somewhere", discussing everything from the heart of the show, the talented cast, the writing and how it's brought people together in such a subtle, relatable way. Plus, we delve into other show's Mary has been in, like "Veep", while we wonder where and what direction the TV and movie industry is headed. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.