Queer Longing

Why hello sweet podsters. This week, Olivia discusses her itchy hands (and warm heart) as in true, sapphic form, she has acquired a cat! We go deep on Barbie just in time for the end of the #discourse which let's face it, is very us! We discuss the character arc of Ken v Barbie and how it's impossible to please everyone when you create a movie to please everyone (spoiler alert, we still liked it very much) and the importance of platforming women's silliness- we are silly, ok?! We also go deep on The Bear Season 2 and our crushes on every single character- (Matty Matheson anyone?!) as well as *that* episode, 'Fishes.' TOTW: FIFTY FIFTY - Barbie Dreams (feat. Kaliii) [From Barbie The Album] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfZjylInCwg The Replacements - Can't Hardly Wait https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvGjAYH-Nq4

Look before you ask, yes, we have had a glass of wine. Join us for this BUMPER episode where we let you know all about what we've been up to! From Barbie excitement (yes this episode was recorded before the big Barb release), some top pick books we've read recently and some gorgeous trips we've galavanted on. Then we go IN on 'A Little Life', and whether or not we agree with the stage adaptation and maybe, actually, it's existence altogether. And don't worry we also then have a LOT to say about the return of 'And Just Like That'...anyone else worried about Miranda's queer awakening? Also, trust me, TRUST me you are going to want to listen right to the end to hear the outro where we truly lost our minds. Look. We know it's long. Listen in two parts. Listen in four. Listen all in one go. Don't listen at all. Who cares? Tracks of the Week Barbie World (with Aqua), Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab0jkwsxDug&ab_channel=PopularSongs Rush, Troye Sivan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b53QJYP-lqY&ab_channel=TroyeSivanVEVO

Hello hello jolly podcast sailors, 'tis us, your favourite gals about town with another monthly serving of QUEER LONGING. This month, we recap our jet set lifestyle (Lucy went to Rome and ate delicious food, Olivia went to Valencia and ate mediocre food) as well as the myriad benefits of an air fryer (hello thirties, is that you?). We talk about our upcoming trip to see A Little Life on the West End, and discuss how our relationship to art can change with time and context. We cover Eurovision and how we got the best Chinese takeaway of our lives that one time (never to be repeated) and importantly, what the future holds for the Gaylor of our dreams post (alleged) Joe Alwyn break up. We talk all our favourite telly bits from Succession to The Power as well as scary childhood memories and the importance of always splitting the G. You'd truly be mad to miss it. Track of the Week: Peaches, Jack Black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW7bzd8uwyQ

Oh hi angels! That's right, we're back but don't make a big deal out of it. Nooooo, stop it... put those balloons away. We're shy. In this the first episode of our brand new series we take a look back at what we've been up to. Think: Chromatica Ball, deluxe camping and the best Sporty Spice news ever. Plus we look forward to consumable fan favourites 'Succession' and 'And Just Like That', and when we say 'fan favourites' we of course mean our favourites. We're absolutely brimming with living to be back and gooey with you all. So climb on board and feel the longing! Tracks of the Week: Plastic Bertrand, Ca Plane Pour Moi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln31raI2ezY&ab_channel=TopPop Drug Church, Myopic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDJB6gmdEP8&ab_channel=PureNoiseRecords

We're back for a new season and starting off with another stunning author special. In this episode we were joined by the true human delight that is Henry Fry to discuss his debut novel, 'First Time For Everything', a heart-warming novel which follows protagonist Danny along the pitfalls of finding yourself explored through humour and the importance of queer family. We talked to Henry about his new book along with a lot of chat about festivals, corporate lip service and choosing bottoms or tops for our burger buns...naturally! Henry's book, 'First Time For Everything' is available now- go go go!

And we're back with another banging author! This time we're joined by Calla Henkel to discuss her debut novel 'Other People's Clothes', a darkly comic novel set in the 00's which deals with death, sexuality and toxic friendships. We talked to Calla about her inspo behind the novel and the specific reasons for setting this story against a landscape before the onset of mass social media in our lives- everyone's remembers when they removed their battery from their phone right?! Calla dives in the distinct characterisation of the two friend's in the book and on wanting to give them what they want, even if that outcome may seem perverse. Plus, we dissect the changing obsession people have with true crime and 'dead girl' narratives. For more info on 'Other People's Clothes' see here, and get buying: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/calla-henkel/other-peoples-clothes/9781529357653/ Tracks of the Week: Everybody Knows, Leonard Cohen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lin-a2lTelg&ab_channel=CronosN The Ick, Panic Shack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SoDdD4xAd8&ab_channel=PanicShack Meet Me Halfway, Black Eyed Peas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7HahVwYpwo&ab_channel=BlackEyedPeasVEVO

Hello Hunnis! It's been a while but today we're taking a break from our author special guest series and this episode... it's just family! Dive on in as we catch up on life post literati fame, the latest telly (stand by for our Simon and Mayo-esque takes on Hacks, The Dropout, Severance, Lost (lol), Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Staircase (the Colin and Toni one) and Big Mother). Plus, Olivia makes her case for possibly the most polarising segment on Queer Longing so far- 'I Don't Agree With It: The Redemption.' If you ever thought we didn't bring you a veritable smorgasbord of tension and intrigue, think again huns. We also talk the return of the best play of the year, 'Bloody Elle' back for a limited time in June, get your tickets here: https://www.royalexchange.co.uk/whats-on-and-tickets/bloody-elle-a-gig-musical-2022 Tracks of the Week: The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGD9i718kBU Arcade Fire - The Lightning I, II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJiALpiqpk8 Love you xoxo

Another week, another stunning author! This week we welcome writer, comedian and fellow podcaster, Rosie Wilby to the pod to talk all things breakups! Rosie's new book 'The Breakup Monologues', which runs alongside her brilliant podcast of the same name, charts the many nuances of the end of relationships, the potential of actually staying in one and the unexpectedly joyous point of starting anew and evolving. We talked how to stay friends with an ex, the satisfaction of friendship love and the gorgeously unique value of queer relationships. Plus, other very important things like the breakup haircut and why we don't agree with calzones. Dive on in bbz, this one's not to be missed! Rosie's book 'The Breakup Monologues' is available now in all good bookshops. For more info, check it out here: https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologues

This week we were absolutely thrilled to welcome our first return guest, author and all around hun, Laura Kay! Laura joins us to talk about her new novel 'Tell Me Everything' which details the life and loves of therapist Natasha who goes on a journey of self-acceptance with many fun japes along the way. We talked to Laura about the theme of control, learning how to schedule your time as a full time writer and, of course, crisps. Plus, probably our best ever triple I Don't Agree With It. Don't miss this one! Tune in huns, and read the book! 'Tell Me Everything' is out 26th May and available in all good bookshops. Tracks of the Week: We Can't Stop X Where Is My Mind?, Miley Cyrus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxNawyxKMf0&ab_channel=MileyCyrusVEVO Tear Me Down, Hedwig and The Angry Inch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuk39tu10tc&ab_channel=SomeDaysYou%27reBarbra The Rhythm, Hatchie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2nZ_e0_jHc&ab_channel=HatchieVEVO

This week we're joined by author Leon Craig to talk about her debut short story collection 'Parallel Hells.' If queer horror effortlessly entwined with traditional folklore and Nicki Minaj's seminal hit 'Anaconda' this truly is the collection for you. We talk Craig's literary influences, life in Berlin and grounding oneself with a healthy dollop of 'Moderately Awful Juvenilia.' More from Leon Craig here: http://www.leoncraigwriter.com/ Leon Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leon_c_c THE ART OF THE SHORT STORY: RZ BASCHIR AND LEON CRAIG (online event from The White Review, Thursday 12th May): https://www.thewhitereview.org/news_and_events/the-art-of-the-short-story-rz-baschir-and-leon-craig/

We know we've been away for far too long but don't worry we get straight back on our bullshit aka talking about what we've been crying about, love to cry about and will continue to cry about. We give you a big old lowdown of what we've been up to since you last heard from us. Top notes are that Olivia forgot how old she is and Lucy is apparently Benjamin Buttoning. Never fear we also hit all the important queer topics too from JoJo Siwa's new haircut, a new era for the Lionesses, and the renewal of our problematic fave, 'And Just Like That', complete with stunning predictions for S2. Plus, we let you know the importance of both showin' and 'sposin yourself in this the year of our lord 2022. Tracks of the Week: One More Time, Luka Kloser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW0JVT43Ngs&ab_channel=LionsgateMovies Nothing Gives Me Pleasure, Girlpool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtaQ34FGBgg&ab_channel=Girlpool

Oh we're feeling a very specific silly on this one everybody! Climb on board for very important chats regarding jumpers, Lucy as an avatar through time and Depression Clothes (don't worry we've decided to pack them away). We rec the great Derek Jarman exhibition here in our v own Manchester and talk for way too long about Wordle and the dream that is doing something once a day and once a day only. The we obviously debrief the absolute ride, and ultimate disappointment, that was 'And Just Like That' before going in on the first half of the new season of 'Euphoria'. Spoiler alert: we love it...mostly. Tracks of the Week: Autonomy (feat. Cooper B Handy) , Boy Harsher and Lucy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVQm-HEC4M8&ab_channel=BoyHarsher Just a Waste, Pink Pantheress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwtlDNCxad4

Oh hey it's a new podcast one week after the last! Hold ur horses bbz this is 2022! First things first we go hard on taking January back to the drawing board and rebranding it big time! Forget hibernating- get out there and soak up your life! We're feeling v analytical this week and do a deep dive of The Matrix Resurrections: what we really liked about it (see: Simulatte) and what we weren't so keen on (more drama, more overt queerness pls). For the review Lucy mentions see here: http://www.reverseshot.org/reviews/entry/2890/matrix_res We recap the ongoing queer elements of And Just Like That aka losing our minds at Miranda's 'daydreaming' sequence and not agreeing with the writers losing the balance of allowing a queer awakening without demonising cherished characters. Plus, we talk mentioning the pandemic in media and why it gives us the ick and we critique the critics- which we absolutely are within our rights to do. Tracks of the Week: Dead of Night, Orville Peck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3esGD6lcMM&ab_channel=SubPop Happy New Year, Let's Eat Grandma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R9qLldd7_U&ab_channel=LetsEatGrandmaVEVO

2022 Baby! Yes indeed, the years of BITS is finally here and we're back firmly situated in Queer Longing towers after a festive period of rest and relaxation...sort of. For the first pod of 2022 expect our usual round-up/processing of the past 12 months and our intentions for the coming year. Say no to snide lemon wedges, and yes to signature cocktails friends. We also lament when a spread spreads too far and what it means to be mad for the zeitgeist. We're also diving deep into fashion trends for 2022 and spoiler alert... we agree with most of it. Roll on head to toe lilac and mod print, we agree with you. To round us out we treat you to a queer reading of And Just Like That, because we are, after all, ourselves. And some things never change. Tracks of the week: Drug Church, Detective Lieutenant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkUOY18u8h4 Succession Theme Tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77PsqaWzwG0

Deck the halls with US! First up we update you on our Christmas pursuits, banging drag nights and how proud we are of our sweet bb book club. Then we dive into not one, but TWO, analytical convos! Firstly, we discuss film 'Boxing Day' starring national treasure Leigh-Anne Pinnock- spoiler alert, it's fine. Then we sink our teeth in the new SATC offering 'And Just Like That' which got us to thinking quite a lot of not very great things. Plus, us gushing over each other seeing the whole of the moon- it's a thing. Oh, and choosing our brand new tagline: when we do it well we do it good and then the rest of the time we just do what we want. Tracks of the Week: The Whole of the Moon, The Waterboys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu7AR0-FRro&ab_channel=kinkyukperv Fixer Upper, Yard Act https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPIk27ve3uo&ab_channel=YardAct

Ho ho ho hunnis! It's our first ep of the Christmas season and we're getting into the festive spirit. Join us for a chat re what we're up to during the holiday season and to find out what hymn Lucy is. Something we're sure you're dying to know. We give ourselves over to a big old chat about our experience of House of Gucci. Strap in huns, it's a rough one. Plus, not agreeing with nearly dying on the Pennines and parts of the body bending the wrong way. Tracks of the Week: Baby Can I Hold You, Tracy Chapman and Luciano Pavarotti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdnl0_IuRg&ab_channel=JackDaniel%27s Highwayman, Glenn Campbell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cmyWPo23Ic&ab_channel=rickv404

The sickness has struck the House of Queer Longing and we absolutely will be talking about it. We're longing more than ever for the impending release of House of Gucci- will we survive our viewing? Probably not. We wax lyrical about ally Lorraine Kelly standing up for trans rights, give you a recap of the Self Esteem gig (obv we loved it) and talk through KStew in Spencer and, more importantly, her up and coming gay ghost hunting show?! Plus, there's some stunning book recs, we fall in love with the new season of best-ever-podcast Heavyweight and rec the banging 60 Songs That Explain the 90s. Tracks of the Week: Like I Used To, Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ibj87fwRaM&ab_channel=SharonVanEtten The Only Heartbreaker, Mitski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmXFF_whkVk&ab_channel=MitskiVEVO

OMG we've only gone and finally made it to our 100th episode! Is it a birthday? Is it an anniversary? Is this our jubilee?! To celebrate making it this far together we talk fun facts about the number 100 and pledge to make it to our 100th year so that we can buy each other 10 carat diamond rings of course. Wanna play a game? Lucy takes Olivia on a gorge trip down memory lane where she has to guess what we were chatting about in previous episodes. Tune in for some very funny and bemusing best bits! Plus we fan girl over Josh Cavallo, van Gogh and Self Esteem (duh) and bring you our 100th(ish) entries to beloved segments: I Don't Agree With It and Track of the Week. Thank you all so much for listening to us once, twice, always! We live, love and long for you all very much and we hope to give you at least 100 more! Tracks of the Week: Gnossienne No.1, Erik Satie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLFVGwGQcB0&ab_channel=DistantMirrors You Forever, Self Esteem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzkA3rk1gqM&ab_channel=SelfEsteem Oh and for all those interested in The Nowhere Inn trailer pls enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7igJaXJreU&ab_channel=IFCFilms

Oh hi! We're back again after our completely scheduled and talked about loads end of summer break! After a lil catch up about what we've been up to- see: Mae Martin being in a fight with Olivia and Lucy and Tom Jones passing like ships in the night, we move onto a stunning interview with writer, artist and performer Rhyannon Styles. We were delighted to be joined by Rhyannon to discuss her new book, 'Help! I'm Addicted; A Trans Girl's Self-Discovery & Recovery'. We talked through the cathartic process of writing a book which is so personal, the importance of community when embarking on recovery and also how we think dog owners need to rein it in a bit. Rhyannon's brilliant book is out October 21st 2021 and we strongly encourage you to pick up a copy! Tracks of the Week: Watch Me, ANOHNI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM9QOC1LTwE&ab_channel=Anohni-Topic Meet Me At Our Spot, THE ANXIETY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyJ5GbzEZC0&ab_channel=THEANXIETY

We know it's not September yet but it's back to school for this sweet baby pod! We are coming to you 'live' from Olivia's dining room table for the first time in over 18 months and damn, being back in Queer Longing towers just feels so right! This week, we talk about the seminal moment when we were finally faced with stunning alien icon Ms. Juno Birch and how she is even more gorgeous and flawless than we could have predicted. Plus we talk about our first foray back into the clurbs with a night of drag cabaret at Cruz (lol's) 'Queeriosity', MC'd by the inimitable Donna Trump- thank you for bringing us unparalleled levels of queer community good vibes- we cannot tell you how much we've missed it! We talk upcoming Disney+ comedy series 'Only Murders in the Building' starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, plus we dip our toes into the breakout hit that is 'The White Lotus' as well as 'Cooking with Paris' and 'Generation.' Talking of queer community, we want to give a shout out to @Liverpoolqueercollective as they announced their closure this past week, please go and show them some love on their instagram! Articles: The Joy and Precariousness of Gay life: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-joy-and-precariousness-of-gay-life-through-the-eyes-of-sunil-gupta?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_081521&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=email&bxid=5db822b81708b136ed5ddef2&cndid=59050762&hasha=65db7825e580e64db41847a303324f47&hashb=19238b516046d98e964155719c0fdc82c457f723&hashc=2c8cb5aa9efe7c5ed6858a4409f039e0caac567fe11fdc9757f1fb81125746e4&esrc=growl2-regGate-0521&mbid=CRMNYR012019&utm_content=A&utm_term=TNY_Daily Sandra Bernhard: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/aug/17/pose-star-sandra-bernhard-i-never-tried-to-be-revolutionary-thats-just-who-i-was TOTW: Joel Corry x Jax Jones - OUT OUT (Featuring Charli XCX & Saweetie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqyEwjFid0c Foxing - If I Believed In Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnTMhr_Mg8c

Another week, another pod! Call this a resurgence, call it a new era, call it what you want to, call me by your name. Very importantly we begin this pod by discussing how we're both pro swimmers now and our favourite Sims and Olivia's top pick in a bag of Magic Stars. The content has never been so tight, honestly. We have a big discussion regarding the disappointing actions of Manchester Pride and the importance of remembering that pride is ours and we can do what we need and want with it. Lucy recommends new tense, wild ride movie 'Zola' and new podcast from iconic living legend Charli XCX featuring gorge goofball Christine and the Queens. Plus, Olivia talks up the great revived play 'Constellations', for more info of which see here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/constellations/ Enjoy sweet bbis! And remember, don't yuck someone else's yum xo Tracks of the Week: Prioritise Pleasure, Self Esteem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viabXU-cQq8&ab_channel=SelfesteemVEVO Montrose, Man Overboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZD0fyXKu4A&ab_channel=ManOverboard

Oh hi, we've had a jam packed week of bits and we're here to let you know all about them because that's exactly what you want isn't it? And we live, love and long to give you what you want. We talk about finally being back in safe queer spaces, being the rowdiest group at any event and our new shared gaming obsession- Catan. As ever we've got hot recs spilling out of us from new food pod 'Comfort Eating with Grace Dent', brilliant TV 'This Way Up' and the most claustrophobic movie you'll ever see 'Shiva Baby'. Plus, we describe a bunch of other things as camp, so you're not going to want to miss that. Plus, we chat writing in the horror genre and other horrors such as Matt Damon and the IOC x Tracks of the Week: Stay, The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTJczUoc26U&ab_channel=TheKidLAROIVEVO Bezos I X Gimme Gimme Gimme, Nobody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x6MsaWmL68&ab_channel=Nobody

Sweet babies we hope you've been keeping hydrated and fresh af during this #unprecedented heatwave. We talk about being hot because it's what's been going on okay?! We take a quick jaunt to Sporty Spice corner to cover the queer news of the Olympics before diving into our thoughts on the final season of 'Atypical' which does tender portrayals of interpersonal relationships to a tee. Plus, the unexpected joy of seeing pure grown man friendship in 'The Kominsky Method'. Plus we lay down the law re letting people feel how they are feeling and the absolute tedium of trying to sell clothes online. Ba shug baby xoxo Tracks of the Week: t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l, WILLOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M0IO4fyRoc&ab_channel=willowsmith Be Sweet, Japanese Breakfast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZfcZEIo6Bw&ab_channel=jbrekkieVEVO

Well hello our little hot girl summers. How are we doing? It's been SIX WEEKS since our last confession/ podcast and we have missed you and it!  But needs must when the beach calls and the devil drives. We have lots to catch up on this week from summer holiday antics, Lucy's writing success (already picked out my room in her future McMansion), Olivia's Nancy Meyer's obsession and an in-depth review of Lauryn Redding's amazing one-woman show 'Bloody Elle' at the Royal Exchange Theatre, if you like early noughties lesbian nostalgia, big lols and big cries, this is an absolute must-see theatre experience. We review our latest queer TV favourites from Feel Good S2 to the final season of Shrill, discuss to club or not to club in a less-restricted world and debate the age old question, can you date your mates?  SUMMER, 2021! Tracks of the Week: DJ Sammy Feat. Yanou & Do, 'Heaven': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbwpU2TywB8  Cascada, 'Evacuate The Dancefloor': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A68j28KQaik 

We're back baby! We took a lil break to rejuve in the new way of things and have finally got round to having time to record our sweet poddy bb! And how we missed you! We give you a big old catch up of what we've been up to, cue: hot tubs, Eurovision and stanning Olivia Rodrigo, obv. It's Pride Month huns! We talk what's making us proud, how the whole of summer is our time and how excited we are to be able to take part in some queer centric events IN PERSON this year. Don't worry! We've still been consuming a shit ton of content so we drop in a couple of our highlights. From the gorgeously queer Lena Waithe co-written series of 'Master of None' to new laugh-until-you-cry comedy special from Bo Burnham, 'Inside'. Pour yourselves a cold one huns, summer's here and she's ready to be a wild one xoxo Tracks of the Week: Olivia Rodrigo, brutal (and deja vu and good 4 u and the whole album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM2U8cb8lhI Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen, Like I Used To https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ibj87fwRaM&ab_channel=SharonVanEttenSharonVanEttenOfficialArtistChannel

This week we discuss what things are NO DEPRESSION and why it's basically 'Trolls World Tour' and how that's all you need to know. Plus, we've both become 100% solidified Mare Of Easttownies so we talk a bit more about how it's not doing anything new but how it is doing everything right. We've got a couple of queer films to recommend, from Brooklyn teen queer longing in 'Beach Rats' through to passionate paleontology in 'Ammonite'. The latter of which sparks a wider discussion of the somewhat frustrating paradigm of lesbian relationships in film and why there seems to be a trend for petticoat pieces when it comes to depicting love and lust between women. Tracks of the Week: Remember Sports, Out Loud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngNUJQKAqw0&ab_channel=RememberSports Muppets Most Wanted, Macarena youtube.com/watch?v=jDVV4pl6WNc&ab_channel=ZakWood

Howdy huns! We've taken a break from our newly packed social lives to bring you a brand new ep! (2 events a week is a social life, right? Asking for a friend.) This week we talk not knowing how to be drunk anymore whilst Olivia manifests her best Britney energy in a stunning headset before we give you our low-down on top book of the discourse, 'Detransition, Baby', spoiler alert- it's great. We've also been watching some great telly, from tense thrillers 'The Flight Attendant' and 'Mare of Easttown' to gorgeous queer high-school show 'Generation' and all the gorge contestants on 'Glow Up'. Plus, we introduce you to the concept of your Best Day and trust us, you're gonna want to know about it. Tracks of the Week: Trixie Mattel ft. Orville Peck, Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2_KkCZbdfo&ab_channel=TrixieMattel Self Esteem, I Do This All The Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtd_jlV61mA&ab_channel=SelfesteemVEVO

We've been busy living our lives (can you believe?!) and so are bringing you a gorge lil blooper reel to tide you over until next week. Tune in for us mainly laughing at ourselves, chatting even more garbage than usual and the rapid descent of our minds over the past year. Keep safe and stunning sweet bbis xoxo

Why hello gorgeous bbis, welcome to Queer Longing and welcome to two pals who are very much on for THE SESH. This week we mourn the passing of our youth as Olivia recommends the walking app 'All Trails' and we discuss our future identities once Coronavirus restrictions begin to lift. Spoiler alrt- it will mainly be Lucy looking the BEST she's ever looked. We have book recs from 90s classic 'The Bridges of Madison County' to memoir 'Tranny' by Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace. Plus, a earnest moment for cloud appreciation. Tracks of the week: 'The Ocean'- Against Me!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHBiylGGvc8 'Starstruck'- Years & Years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGfaYTIYh40

Join us as we pull out all the Easter references Lucy's limited religious upbringing can muster in this weeks gorge ep. First and foremost, we become a full on Lil Nas X fan podcast, as is only right and proper after the long awaited release of storming banger 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)'. We see you Lil Nas and we agree with it. If you want to know who are Sex and the City boyfriends are you are going to have to listen in as Olivia recommends great SATC podcast 'So I Got To Thinking'. We also chat fun pod 'We're Having Gay Sex' and the new podcast from ultimate hun Shon Faye, 'Call Me Mother', which offers up insightful chats with queer elders, helping us to feel more connected with our queer history. Plus, we've read the arresting 'If I Had Your Face' by Frances Cha which tells the tale of a group of women navigating life in South Korea and also 'In The Dream House' by Carmen Maria Machado, a powerful memoir of abuse in a same-sex relationship. Track of the Week: Lil Nas X, Montero (Call Me By Your Name) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6swmTBVI83k&ab_channel=LilNasXVEVO Brandon Taylor substack 'not this morality play': https://blgtylr.substack.com/p/not-this-morality-play

This is Your Girlfriend, This is Your Ex-Girlfriend, This is Your Life. Welcome to another episode of Queer Longing where we dive into the absurd, obscure and the canny as we celebrate Census Day, denigrate Coneheads and puzzle over the enigma that is Orlando Bloom. We share our thoughts on the RPDRUK Season 2 finale, things we were scared of as kids (Hook and The Mask get away from us) plus, Olivia goes deep into the majesty of the UK's first pop princess, LOUISE. Tracks of the Week: Louise, 'Naked': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4ryEDAsezk Jess Rosenstock, 'f a m e': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VEotagA6uE

This week we're thrilled to be joined by author Laura Kay to discuss her debut novel 'The Split'! A brilliant lesbian rom com which follows Ally as she makes a new life for herself after a surprise break up. Spoiler alert: she's taken the cat! We talk the power of queer friendships, finding yourself after a break up and queer literature that focuses on joy and not trauma. Plus, the importance of queer spaces (big shout-out to Sheffield's Premier Gay Establishment!), forming effective writing habits and, of course, Eurovision. Tracks of the Week: Senhit ft. Flo Rida, Adrenalina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRAN7AzEKak&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest BYNX, Whitney Housron VS. Weezer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q81iw4L4WiM&ab_channel=BYNX Loreen, Euphoria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcnWysA9gxo&ab_channel=WarnerMusicSweden

Hey bbis. After an annoying raft of technical issues, we finally are able to record, and as ever, bring you our live, laugh loves and longs (but you don't really care how the hot dogs get made, do you?) This week, we talk about Lucy's life as part of the rat race (in more ways than one) and talk about the return of Olivia's beloved plant jungle and Lucy's beloved... MasterChef... We share our excitement for our very first Queer Longing Author Special next week as Laura Kay graces the pod to talk about her debut novel 'The Split' - if you like quintessential rom-coms with a queer twist, this one is for you! Plus we talk about the alleged return of the UK's fave girl group, the United Kingdolls and a whole BOAT LOAD of podcast and book recommendations, from Roxane Gay's 'Ayiti' to HBO's 'Search Party.' Plus we talk queer representation on Netflix's new series 'Ginny and Georgia and why Olivia doesn't think a fourth (cup) is a 'reasonable fraction.' (It's not). Tracks of the Week: 'Girlfriend', Rebecca Black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEy5x-vTH4g 'Flirted with you All My Life', Bright Eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJYMpochII4

This week we talk our adventures in the first of the 2021 sun, the beauty of historical photography and writing re the queer community and we look forward to a couple of great queer virtual events. We've been through a bunch of great books and recommend the following: The chaotic and nostalgic 'Boy Parts' by Eliza Clarke; the undeniably powerful 'Hunger' by Roxane Gay; being complicit during the height of the AIDS crisis in 'People in Trouble' by Sarah Schulman and queer cowboys in 'Outlawed' by Anna North. Olivia gives a glowing review of 'I Care A Lot', starring the stunning Rosamund Pike, and reads from a great article about Celine Dion's influence in Nigeria, read it here: https://www.vice.com/en/article/epd8v4/celine-dion-cross-generation-nigeria. Oh and there's a sneaky special segment sliced in for your aural pleasure all about how we deal with bad drivers when we're out on the road. Don't want to swear in the car anymore? Olivia's got you covered. Tracks of the Week: Trixie Mattel, Blister in the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH6HZr6gt3o&ab_channel=TrixieMattel Pale Waves, You Don't Own Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR2VDHpjUq4&ab_channel=PaleWavesVEVO Events to check out: Suffragette City https://tinyurl.com/4psn7ckf Queer Contact https://contactmcr.com/festival/queer-contact-2021/

Why hello prancers, chancers and TikTok dancers. Another week, another episode of Queer Longing to brighten up your Wednesday (we hope). This week, we dive straight in with our first ever Queer Longing DEBATE around movie spin-offs and prequels, inspired by the advent of brand new trailer for Disney's 'Cruella' - will our friendship survive?! We also rejoice re. Cam's queer redemption narrative in the new series of Tracy Beaker, our 13-year-old selves can finally have some closure. Jeez. We talk Lucys love of the queering of the American West and her future as a Madonna tribute act, Don't Tell (Her) to stop! We also discuss the current discourse around the 'freedom of expression crisis' and talk about the power of lightbulb moments as queer kids that we'll never forget. Podcast recs: Don't Ask Tig Unlocking Us with Brene Brown The Laverne Cox Show Things That Made Me Queer The Working Class History Podcast Track of the Week: 'UK Hun?', United Kingdolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9wRiNzM6Ww Anchor Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/queerlonging

The weeks truly fly by don't they huns? We're back with more chat about what we've been consuming to pass these long long days and even longer nights. First up, in a nod to Valentine's day, we talk love languages and what our podcast girlfriends dream dinner would be- clotted lobster anyone? We've been to the movies this week and give you the low down on the complete and utter disappointment of the straight shame centralised in 'So My Grandma's a Lesbian!' and we chat the need for older queer love to be given its time on screen. Plus, we discuss the surprising takeaways of 'Magic Mike' and the heady delights of 'High School Musical'. Tracks of the Week: Ashnikko, L8r Boi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qIpg__iUz0&ab_channel=Ashnikko-Topic Perfume Genius (Boy Harsher Remix), Your Body Changes Everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-DSqW8XAVQ&ab_channel=PerfumeGenius

Why hello there sweet angels. Can you feel the days getting longer yet? Can you? CAN YOU? We hope so. This week we talk Supergroups, lesbian representation in Riverdale and February 7th 10:20pm- the day of Lucy's reckoning. Yikes!  We're all over the newest Tik Tok hype, 'Sylvanian Dramas' and Trixie Mattel's new gay club acquisition, 'This is It!' We dive into an ode to queer spaces on 'Them': https://www.them.us/story/queer-spaces-lost-covid-19 and talk about the outrageous Golden Globes snub for Michaela Coel and 'I May Destroy You': https://www.vogue.com/article/i-may-destroy-you-golden-globes  We cover the new Martin Scorsese series starring Fran Lebowitz, 'Pretend It's A City' and drop a wealth of podcast recs from the new Bon Appetit mini-series on 'Reply-All' and 'History is Gay.'  We also take a look back at the masterpiece that was 'It's A Sin' and feature a gorgeous poem from Josh Willacy.  Tracks of the Week: SOPHIE: 'Immaterial' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv3yIv9nwf8 YUNGBLUD: 'Cardigan' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO-uOaaVETg

Oh hiya! Hope you're ready for a bumber load of recs this week because truly, honestly, what else is there to do but watch telly, read books and listen to stuff! We've got pod recommendations coming out our ears this week! From Sofie Hagen dissecting true crime in 'Bad People', to exploring sex and relationships with Nicole Byers on 'Why Won't You Date Me?'. Plus, gorgeous food writer and gay dad Yotam Ottolenghi talks about growing up in Jerusalem and finding solace in food during lockdown on 'How I Found My Voice'. Our reading tallies have been totting up so we bring you a round up of the best queer related books we've consumed from dystopian 'Blue Ticket', to the source of five star lesbian film 'Carol', Patricia Highsmith's 'The Price of Salt', and exploring identity and survival during the gold rush in 'How Much of These Hills is Gold'. We also dive into the special Euphoria episode centring around Jules, discuss the disappointing disparity in newspaper depictions of straight vs. gay sex and talk social media clapbacks from huns JoJo Siwa and Trixie Mattel. Re #CelineWatch, here she is in all her Madonna glory: https://twitter.com/RyanJamesDee/status/1354141824021983233?s=08. Track of the Week:Antibodies (Do You Have The), Nicholas Braun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU_Fom02PIw&ab_channel=NicholasBraun

Gee whiz, here we are again! It's been a veritable feast of queer cultural highlights this past so stay tuned while we dive into inaugeration entertainment (space Demi, we see you and we love you), JLO getting loud as only she can and Lady Gaga turning a look that's straight from the Hunger Games Capitol itself, we love to see it (and hear it). Plus we talk about new queer film releases on the big and small screen (I mean, everything is small-screen these days, right?) From Ammonite, to The World to Come to My Grandma's A Lesbian.' Ever heard a more iconic film title?! We'll wait. Plus we couldn't let the podcast go by without giving our (rather in-depth) first impressions of Russell T. Davies'  limited series, 'It's A Sin.' As we step back in time to see what life was like for queer communities during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. We also have some hot goss straight from the news desk as we lament the lack of queer CEOs in the FTSE 100 and move onto the topic on everyone's lips right now... lesbian bunnies. So press play on your favourite podcast app and hop to it!  Tracks of the week:  'Big Lie', Joyce Manor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spr2jer8JP8 'Enola Gay', Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4mqwJ569_M

FOR AULD LANG SYNE MY QUEERS! FOR AULD LANG SYNE!Welcome all huns to a new year (apparently)! We're starting the year off with manifesting our intentions for the year ahead. Big reveal, it's mainly moisturising. We give you the low down on the gorgeous standalone 'Euphoria' episode, mesmerising new series from Luca Guadagnino 'We Are Who We Are' and regency romp 'Bridgerton'. Plus we give our thoughts on the brand new US series of RuPaul's Drag Race and we begin 2021 with a corker of a #CelineWatch! Tracks of the Week: Panini, Vitamin String Quartet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py1xhDSeVzA&ab_channel=VitaminStringQuartet-TopicAbsolute Beginners, David Bowie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCJLOXqnT2I&ab_channel=DavidBowie

Hello our sweet angels a top the 'ole Christmas tree!  Hope you're hanging in there, not long now before we can shake all this 2020 dust from our wings and fly into what is (hopefully) a brighter and more sociable 2021- we know we're ready!  This week we take stock of the most bizarre and tumultuous year in living memory as well as giving you hefty helpings of all your favourite podcast, book and TV recs, so start peeling the spuds for the roasties and get listening!  Tracks of the week: Cowboy Like Me, Taylor Swift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPlNBb6I8qU  Can't Stop Christmas, Robbie Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4BTaYbsX-s 

In the words of gorgeous farmer and sweet hun of the 00’s, JB Gill… MERRY CHRISTMAS!   The main event of this stunning ep is a deep dive debrief of new queer holiday film ’Happiest Season’. We have a lot to say about both the toxic narrative and the overwhelming energy of Aubrey Plaza. So buckle in huns, it’s going to be a wild ride.   We also talk the disheartening news from the high court’s recent ruling regarding puberty blockers for trans individuals. The link to the great video from mega hun Shon Faye can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIQzBwQFkFl/?hl=en.   Plus we chat about the coming out of Elliot Page, the stunning Elle cover from Aweng Ade-Chuol (and wife) and our feelings re Spotify Unwrapped- a QL nation divided.   Tracks of the Week:   Space Girl, Frances Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5IoQuWoP_E&ab_channel=FrancesForever-Topic   Thunder Thighs, Moonlight Sanelly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4PM3ZXd74w&ab_channel=MoonchildSanelly

Jingle Bell Rock it's a brand new ep! This week we look forward to 2022, which we have collectively hailed as, 'The Year of All the Bits.' We discuss the great news following Scotland's recent announcement of free period products for all, queer Grammy noms, the new album from the Frock Destroyers' and the cheering news that there's a Christmas bauble for quite literally, anything. We talk brand new Sky Atlantic series 'The Undoing' and new canon lesbian Christmas film 'A New York Christmas Wedding' plus iconic performances in 'Mama Mia 2: Here We Go Again' and a whole host of podcast recs to keep you going for weeks. Fasten your seatbelts and jump aboard our Christmas sleigh!  Tracks of the week: 'Big Gay Hands'- Partner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hxWLlmQYVY 'Happiness'- Little Mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSMn9thX-yw 

Oh hiya- two pods in a row, aren’t you a lucky bunch?   Join us as we try to figure out what the date is, chat funny GCSE tutors and finding solace in games during lockdown.   We get in the festive spirit with gorge vaccine news from Dolly Parton, the importance of Christmas day outfits and we go ham for the new holiday track from our lord and saviour Lil Nas X.   There’s a bumper bunch of poddy recs from exploring the troubled history of big queer names in ‘Bad Gays’, rethinking the past in ‘You’re Wrong About’ and creating community with our new shared obsession, YUNGBLUD.    Track of the Week:   Holiday, Lil Nas X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vMLTcftlyI&ab_channel=LilNasXVEVO

Step into podcasts, step into podcasts, we can watch the eps fall forever and everrrrr. Well hello, and WELCOME to another episode of Queer Longing. It's offically Lockdown 2: The Streets and we all know that the sequel is always so, so much worse. (Except for Grease 2 which is honestly iconic). This week, we chat life in lockdown lane, being a Christmas purist and the sweet sweet alure of those Channel 5 Christmas Movies. Mrs. Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhatten, anyone? We discuss the latest pop culture goss with Nicola Adams' unfortunate departure from Strictly Come Dancing, the brand new trailer for the lesbian Christmas movie 'Happiest Season', queer coding in Frozen 2 (or as Lucy's nephew calls it, 'Fro Fro') and a hearty dollop of music and book recs. We're here, we're queer, and heck, it's almost Christmas.  Tracks of the week: BTS, 'Dynamite': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdZLi9oWNZg Biffy Clyro, 'WAP' Live Lounge Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ghS8JJPpU 

This week we had the absolute pleasure of being joined by friend of the pod, historian extraordinaire and dabbler of the occult, Laura Alston.   Laura joins us as a ghost enthusiast to talk all things spooky this season in our very special Halloween episode. We chat about our own experiences with ghosts and Laura takes us through some of the different explanations for those spooky sensations we all experience. Mostly, Laura helps to remind us that most ghosts don’t want to cause harm and we can learn a thing or two about life and what lies beyond it by approaching the veil between worlds.   We talk queer ghost stories and Laura reads us the history of the ladies of Llangollen from stunning book, ‘Queer Hauntings’ by Ken Summers. We discuss the phenomenon of Halloween often being described as Gay Christmas and the dangerous notion of queerness being displayed as otherness.   Plus, we get a sneak peek into the world of Laura’s pendulum and the importance of channelling your own energy to garner answers to questions in your life.   We also have time to cover the latest adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ from Netflix, with it’s notorious queer coding of Mrs. Danvers and the true gay icon of the film- Rebecca’s bedroom.   Tracks of the Week: Dusty Springfield, Spooky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7QzxYAjgNc&ab_channel=nicholasmark Black Sabbath, Mr Crowley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0RE230PlX4&ab_channel=OzzyOsbourne-Topic Rocky Horror Picture Show, Toucha Toucha Touch Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNACNewvhq0&ab_channel=KristineKristensen Happy Halloween huns! Remember to have a chat with some spiritual pals this week, dress as queer as poss and keep spookin’! xoxo

Come one, come all to an in-depth discussion of the joy of sausage rolls. That’s right, we may be talking Christmas food a lil early but honestly what is time any more and we all need something to look forward to, don’t we huns?   We take a trip down old friend Sporty Spice Lane this episode by having a look at the San Diego Loyal’s recent walk off before we have an impromptu therapy session when we discuss the ever important nature of friendships through lockdown.   Plus, we’ve got pod recs galore from super lesbian fun chat on ‘Dyking Out’, to the newest outfit from Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova, aptly named ‘The Bald and The Beautiful’ and a raw and deeply personal episode of ‘Armchair Expert’.   Oh and we talk about what hat we are and the complete demise of advertising- truly, stop it.   Tracks of the Week:   Romy, Lifetime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZRnk971u4M&ab_channel=Romy   Frank Ocean, Self Control https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BME88lS6aVY&ab_channel=Blonded   Don’t be shy, come say hi xoxo

Why hello one and all and welcome to what is truly an AUTUMNAL episode!  Sadly, we're not going back to school and no one in QL Towers has a new pencil case but rest assured this episode is as moreish as a pumpkin-spiced latte on Halloween!  This week, we talk UK staycations, the allure of a good logburner and as ever, our failed clotted lobster pursuits.  As the nights draw in, we give you a whole host of entertainment delectables to warm the cockles of your heart, from BBC Four's Soul Night to Mrs America to the return of the warmest cockle of all- BAKE OFF, you're going to hear it all.  This week also boasts a bumper podcast segment where we reminisce re old favourites i.e. 'My Brother, My Brother and Me' and discover new favourites from 'Help, I Sexted My Boss' to 'Out by Suzi Ruffell (Olivia's Mum's favourite).  We dive in to tensions in the feminist movement and explore the concept of 'queer gatekeepers' inspired by Danielle Vanier's recent Instagram post. We also talk untold stories of black Britons with the universally beloved Alison Hammond and finish off with a poetry reading from QL Towers' resident poet laureate, Lucy. Honestly, what more could you want!  Tracks of the week: Sufjan Stevens, Videogame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fCdZzsP4U0 Kylie Minogue, Say Something: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l73FJBnjp28  Alison Hammond Article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/sep/28/this-mornings-alison-hammond-i-had-to-educate-myself-on-black-history  Judith Butler article: https://www.newstatesman.com/international/2020/09/judith-butler-culture-wars-jk-rowling-and-living-anti-intellectual-times 

Join us this time for thrilling convo re being alone and eating an after school tea- think baked beans and any frozen potato product. Plus, we reveal the truth about exercise- turns out it's good.  We've got great book recs from the heartwarming (and breaking) '10 Minutes 38 Seconds In This Strange World' to the second instalment of 'The Bi-ble: Essays and Narratives About Bisexuality'. Plus, pod recs in the form of 'Sex, Lies and DM Slides', a fun exploration of the social media dating landscape and a historical look at being LGBT+ in the UK from 'The Log Books'. We've watched a couple of intriguing documentaries: 'The Work' about intensive therapy in prison and 'This Is Paris' which pulls back the curtain on OG hun Paris Hilton. Oh, and then we catch up with Jane McDonald, of course. Tracks of the Week: Music For Chameleons, Gary Numan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_586NoZSr-Y&ab_channel=fireballxl1920 Bend and Snap, Legally Blonde: The Musical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h41oYYO8CGY&ab_channel=TheatreWorldUK  

Why hello our huns it's September and we are BACK-TO-SCHOOL!  In this week's bumper ep, we discuss upcoming queer flick, 'Ammonite', and the discourse around lesbians period dramas. We also explore the compulsive reality series 'Selling Sunset' and look back on 21 seasons of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.'  We go through some new book recs: Three Women Valencia  Back Wave Evening Primose  The Terrible ... and we tackle the power of speaking up for what's right against authority and most importantly, the intellectualisation of Playboy.  Come on bunnies, hop on in!  Tracks of the week: Pillow Queens, Holy Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvHd0vId3uo  Fast Slow Disco, St Vincent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNm0b2SCXxY 

Ooh it's hot out hunnis, hope you're keeping cool sipping on margs and slapping on the SPF!  This week we talk all our hot girl summer activities, from the complete and utter adulting move of chartering your own boat to swimming in any puddle we can find. We talk good book recs 'Ordinary People' by Diana Evans and 'Swimming Home' by Deborah Levy, the newest season of fun time crime caper 'Good Girls' and stunning queer coming of age film 'Pariah'. Oh, and here's the link to the piece we discuss by Rebecca Solnit concerning the threat of trans exclusionary ideology: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/10/trans-rights-feminist-letter-rebecca-solnit Tracks of the Week Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, WAP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsm4poTWjMs Halsey, Alanis Morissette, Alanis' Interlude https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEYtIIjsEqQ SAINt JHN, Roses (Imanbek Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zToEPpFEN8   Keep cool, keep queer xoxo