Slacks

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

How do you forget all about nasty 'Rona and lockdown? By laughing along with superstar TV comedy writer and actor Brona C. Titley (Tracy Ullman's Show, 8 Out 10 Cats, BAFTA TV Awards) of course!D, Mallory, Matilde and Brona chat Irishisms, if jelly belongs on ice cream and how the current wave of queer TV and cinema makes them feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Speaking from the safety of their homes, Matilde, Mal and D discuss how the lockdown has affected them and some of the unexpected positives that it's brought along. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

Doff your caps everyone as this week Mal, D and Matilde have non other than social media royalty Danielle Vanier with them! The gals discuss Danie's high-flying life, how to become an internet sensation and what it's like to come out in your 30s when you're in the public eye. Settle into a comfy seat and forget all about COVID-19 with Slacks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

They're baaaaaaack! Some time has gone by since the last recording as big life events have gotten in the way, but D, Mal and Matilde are now back in the game. Join the Slacks gals as they describe in vivid detail the way their lives have changed in the last couple of months, discuss the ups and downs of being a lesbian in your thirties and announce some exciting personal news. Double D's fundraiser link for those looking to throw a few pennies in: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/darina-connollySome info on the Pride Boxing initiative: http://www.prideboxing.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all love ‘em. But how much are breasts actually part of a queer woman's identity? And why so many LGBT+ women are now deciding to 'stay flat' instead of opting for reconstruction after breast cancer recovery? This World Cancer Day Mallory, Matilde and D ask the delightful therapist and soon-to-be PhD Dr. Stephanie Mace all about her groundbreaking psychosexual research See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mal, D and Matilde spend some time with the wonderful April Kelley (Writer, Producer, Actor and ambassador for Bipolar UK) and learn some exciting insights about the making of her recent film ‘Treacle', what happened behind the scenes and what being double bi - bisexual and bipolar - feels like. Dig in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Starting 2020 off with a bang! All you lovely listeners sent in a deluge of questions, making Mal, D and Matilde's new year hangover a much happier occasion. Discussing dodgy sex playlists, terrifying first dates, couples' PMS and soft soft boobs is surely the best way to ring in the new decade. Bring it on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here it is! The guide you never knew you wanted on how to be a happy festive queer. Mal, D and Matilde go over the 12 (solid!) reasons why being LGBTQ+ makes the holiday season the happiest time of the year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back on the topic of lesbian families, chatting all things adoption with very special guest Ali Donnelly, Director of Marketing and Communications at Sport England and Founder of scrumqueens.com. From the very first conversation with her wife about having a family to her current life with a gorgeous, boisterous three-year-old daughter, Ali tells the how, what, when and why of adopting in the UK as a lesbian couple. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The days have been manic and Christmas is getting closer each day so this week we talk about what self-care means to each of us. Is calendar phobia a thing? Are the colours we wear hiding a deeper meaning? Can you ever self-care too much? We unpack, unfold and unwind together, so join us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are joined by the fantastic Tash Walker - co-chair of Switchboard https://switchboard.lgbt and co-host of The Log Books Podcast – who tells us all about Switchboard's essential work for the queer community and gives us a taster of her incredible new podcast. Dig with us into the never-before-seen archives of LGBT+ history, told straight from the mouth of who was there - you won't want to miss this one trust us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sleep is everything. But what if your partner is up at the crack of dawn while you shine brightest between 10.45pm and 11pm like Darina? Tricky. This week the Slacks discuss couples sleeping in separate beds, telling your crush how you feel (eek!), playing ‘the Game' and sliding into those sweet, sweet DMs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're baaack! After our little break from traveling around, getting married and having babies, we're back to discuss privacy in relationships. Is privacy important, and do we need to divulge everything from our sexual encounters, numbers, mobile phone passwords, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your questions keep pouring in, and so do our answers. We've squashed our three lesbian brains together once again to give you a ton of well-meaning but non-professional advice, discuss the all-important rule of the three Cs, starting out on the scene and plenty more. Buckle up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who remembers the first time they saw a lesbian on screen? We do! Joined by superstar actress Victoria Broom (Marcella Season 2, Different for Girls, The Bisexual) we discuss what gives us the ‘warm tinglies', like lesbian representation in film, Saint Cate Blanchett, the second coming of the L Word and plenty more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Slackers answer your questions! Riding on a wave of ‘opinionated rubbish', we weigh in on fake veganism, when to come out at work, ethical lying, dental dams and plenty more questions sent in by all you listeners. Email slackspodcast@gmail.com for the chance to win some sweet sweet swag. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we welcome our very first guest, the wonderful Amy Sgarlata, a broadcast journalist and mother of two, who talks us through what ‘going down the IVF route' actually means for a lesbian couple. With plenty of humour and patience, Amy answers our - at times bewildered - questions to shed some much-needed light over this fascinating process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh boy, here we go. Coming out is one of the biggest, hardest and most memorable moments for LGBTQ+ people everywhere. In this episode we tell our individual coming out stories as young – and not so young – lesbians, and remember how the happy news landed on families, friends and, for some, unsuspecting boyfriends. Buckle up, this one's a bumpy ride. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gaydar is defined as the ability to detect homosexuality in people, a queer sixth sense if you will. But is it real? Join us as we throw science at each other, scrutinize each other's jawlines, reminisce about confusing family holidays and unpack the concept of ‘gay face'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does being a lesbian means you love cats, own a tool belt and move in with your new girlfriend after a week? We say…WTF? Join us as we list, discuss and debunk the most common lesbian stereotypes out there. Is the mold there for a good reason or is it ready to be broken? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All of our past relationships leave a mark, whether it's a warm and fuzzy memory or a deep scar that we could happily do without. After a break up, is keeping an ex in your life a good idea, a shortcut to easy sex or the fast lane to more heartbreak? Listen as we discuss our very different opinions on this topic! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us as we discuss the thorny/horny topic of online dating as a lesbian. From dial-up chat rooms in 90s Ireland to unicorn skeletons, brutal ghosting (sorry Aisha), what makes a promising first conversation and the perfect – and only - formula for a first date. Get in touch at slackspodcast@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the first episode of Slacks, a podcast hosted by three London lesbians. Join us as we chat about our individual journeys towards identifying as LGBT, featuring: the sexy delights of '90s late night TV, sorority membership (HOT), confusing school crushes, standing hungrily by DJ booths and hoping that someone else makes the first move. Get in touch at slackspodcast@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.