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Our interview with comedian, actor and Instagram celesbian, The A Swags.
Our interview with Joey Brite, lesbian activist and producer of a new film covering the consequences of medical transition.
Today we are talkinga bout the Let Women Speak Event and its violent antagonists hellbent on silencing women and lesbians.
On today's episode we are talking to Becky, the marketing director of Wet For Her. WFH (no, not work from home) was created by a lesbian, and continues to make toys focused on women's desire. They've got a great line up of new toys out -- and we'll be giving some away with this podcast release, as well as a super sick discount just in time for Valentine's Day.
On today's episode, Jocelyn is joined by our new L Word expert, Meg Goodman. We recap the tumultuous second season, analyze the storylines, and ship our faves.
Sophie Santos' memoir drops today, October 1. It's the coming-of-age story of a Spanish-Filipino army brat, the self-proclaimed Queen of Stunted Late Bloomers and it's honestly hilarious. Sophie and Jocelyn talk the lesbian agenda, dating, the L word reboot, and all about Sophie's new book.
On today's episode, Gabi Alejandro, resident sports lesbian, interview Christy Martin, one of the most influential female boxers of all time. She's also the subject of an episode of Netflix's new sports documentary series.
In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Amy B. Scher, author of This Is How I Save My Life. Scher tells the story of how she almost wasted away from Lyme disease, until she discovered how to heal herself. We're getting deep today, y'all!
On this episode we speak with Emily Wolfe and get very nerdy about guitars, pedals, song writing and more!
On this episode, we spoke with LP, on her new album, upcoming tour, and how she celebrates Pride.
On this episode, Gabrielle Alejandro speaks with comedian, writer and actress Gina Yashere.
On today's podcast we talk with Rachel Van Nortwick, founder of the new dating app, Vinylly. This app is totally unlike Tinder, etc, in that it's not just based on your selfies, but is instead connected to your music streaming. Use it to find someone to go to a concert with, or someone to slow dance with for as long as you both shall live!
Ilene Chaiken is known by lesbians for being the creator and executive producer of The L Word, but did you also know she's behind The Handmaid's Tale, Empire, and now her latest, Law and Order: Organized Crime? This short episode is PACKED with behind the scenes secrets.
On this episode of the podcast, editor in chief Jocelyn Macdonald and writer Madeleine Webster talk about self care. The original concept was coined by black womanist and lesbian Audre Lorde, but in its current usage, it's far from its revolutionary origins. There's never been a better time to critically engage with self care, as we try to stay resilient and well, both body and mind. Content warning: this episode discusses depression, suicidality, Covid and other topics that may be sensitive to some listeners.
On today's episode we speak with Tammy Shaklee, founder of H4M LGBT matchmaking service. She lays out the alternatives to the endless swiping, and she has some excellent quarantine-approved date ideas.
On today's podcast we review our top picks of 2020 for movies, tv, music, and more!
Jocelyn and Gaby do a deep dive into Ammonite. This episode is spoilers from start to finish, but we really needed to process *that* love scene in as much detail as possible.
Last week was pretty epic for those following the cultural phenomena of "gender identity." In the UK, a landmark high court ruling determined that children under 16 were unlikely to be able to give informed consent to receive puberty-blocking drugs. While the media looks away from this case and the implications it has for the bodily sovereignty of minors, they turn obsessive attention on the latest celebrity coming out story.
On today's episode of the podcast we review Clea Duvall's new Christmas romcom, Happiest Season. Lesbiandom seems to be receiving the film with a love/hate relationship, and we definitely got caught up in our feelings. Want the best of lesbian news and pop culture? Sign up for our newsletter.
In time for spooky season, here's our top picks for lesbian and bi representation in horror movies. Our favorite? Jennifer's Body, obvi. Hill House and Bly Manor make the cut, and even though it's never mentioned that she's a lesbian, Hot Leather Cop from Silent Hill gets an honorable mention.
Editor in chief Jocelyn Macdonald spoke with Lisa Selin Davis, the author of Tomboy. In this interview, we discuss the cultural significance of tomboys, and the rise and fall of gender nonconformity among girls.
Today on the AfterEllen podcast we talk Lesbian Loneliness -- you KNOW what we're talking about--that longing unique to lesbian culture. We talk the pitfalls of online dating, Artemis' plans for our future happiness, and how we're womanifesting the imminent arrival of our girlfriends/wives. Quarantine times are extra lonely, but we're coping.
On this podcast, we talk about the WNBA play stoppage and what lead to the league's political statements. On a lighter note, we take a look at lesbian instagrammers who had a sponsored content sperm raffle. What's up with that?
On this episode of the AfterEllen podcast, editor in chief Jocelyn Macdonald and sports writer Gaby Alejandro review the latest in women's sports.
On today's episode of the podcast, Editor in Chief Jocelyn Macdonald and writer Gabrielle Alejandro talk about the best and the worst in Sapphic streaming options on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu.
Nicole Conn is the director of More Beautiful for Having Been Broken and Elena Undone, among many other lesbian feature films. We spoke about writing, producing and directing Sapphic cinema and what the next generation of lesbian filmmakers is bringing.
This week on the podcast we interview out-lesbian Nisha Ganatra, director of the new film The High Note, as well as other films such as Late Night. The High Note stars Tracee Ellis Ross and Dakota Johnson. It's a bit romcom, a bit coming of age, and a bit come back story.
Sports writer Gabrielle Alejandro and Editor in Chief Jocelyn Macdonald talk the latest sports news. We talk Last of Us Part II, the lesbophobic dumpster fire. But in happier news, some of our favorites are coming back, albeit to empty stadiums. In light of Covid, sports have been pretty much postponed, but in late June/July, both NWSL and WNBA are making a comeback with limited seasons.
On today's episode we spoke with Tanya Wexler, the out-lesbian director of the new film Buffaloed. We talk rust belt, comedies with a class warfare agenda, and female representation in front of and behind the camera.
Feel Good, the Mae Martin dramedy on Netflix, made us feel lots of ways. Editor in Chief Jocelyn Macdonald and writer Claire Heuchan take opposing sides in reviewing the show.
Today on the AfterEllen Podcast we spoke with Deon Wren. Wren is the inventor of Aid'n. Aid'n is an insemination tool that aims to make conception intimate, emotional and sexy!
Today on the AfterEllen Podcast we go deep with standup and out-bisexual Franqi French, the winner of this year's StandUp NBC, the network's search for the best comic. This is the first of a two-part interview with Franqi, so look out for the follow up. Catch her @FranqiFrench on social. This episode is part 2 of 2.
Today on the AfterEllen Podcast we go deep with standup and out-bisexual Franqi French, the winner of this year's StandUp NBC, the network's search for the best comic. This is the first of a two-part interview with Franqi, so look out for the follow up. Catch her @FranqiFrench on social. WARNING Adult content and mentions of sexual violence.
Guest Daria Berenato - We chat with WWE 's first out Lesbian superstar AKA Sonya Deville about life as a professional wrestler during quarantine, her clothing line Rainbow Love, her YouTube channel Damandyz Dontz and why these things are so much more than just fashion and entertainment. An exclusive interview, only on the AfterEllen.com podcast.