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In this podcast we will dive deep into some companion dialogue that moves directly with each episode of HBO/BBCOne show Gentleman Jack. Additionally we will discuss some of the real history behind Anne Lister's life, take weekly "Gentleman Jack" nominations, and speculate what is to come with a lot…

Kristen Hughes


    • May 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 17 EPISODES


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    There is Drama Afoot...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 63:33


    Join us as we give some lighthearted and comedic commentary to Season 2, Episode 2 of Gentleman Jack- "Two Jacks Don't Suit" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Eyebrows and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 69:35


    It is here! Episode 1 of Season 2 of Gentleman Jack is finally upon us after 3, long years! Join us as we jovially unpack everything that goes down now that Anne and Ann have tied the knot! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Just A Little Tease....

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 24:20


    Our final episode before Season 2 of Gentleman Jack starts in the US! Join us as we talking about the Listerdom, what to expect from Season 2, and our general banter betwixt best friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Tag Team, Back Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 41:49


    Gearing up for Season 2.... We're baaaaaccccckkkkkkkk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Quarantine Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 50:28


    We are back after a 6 month hiatus! In this episode we have a long chat welcoming back our listeners! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    What Is Your Root?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 92:40


    In episode 12 we do some colorful commentary on the campy cult classic, But I'm A Cheerleader. We argue the difference between red and orange, make some excellent Gentleman Jack comparisons, and talk about what our "roots" are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Imagine Me & You.... Living Our Truths

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 114:57


    Welcome back to episode 11 of Top Hat Topics. We sit down for a good old lesbian classic and all around feel good film- Imagine Me & You, spit some serious truths and dedicate this entire episode of laughter to our sweet Lister Sister Kimberly Lawless Ivora who left this world for the next recently. The moral of the story for this episode is to live your truth, laugh hard and often, and love eachother with a fierceness- always. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Beecharmers Make Great Lesbians

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 143:23


    Welcome back for episode 10 of Top Hat Topics. This week we take a deep dive into another beautiful, lesbian love story that is near and dear to our hearts- Fried Green Tomatoes. We make some Gentleman Jack comparisons, and discuss some hard issues of the American South dealing with homophobia, the ugliness of institutionalized racism, and the way grief manifests differently in people. We have a long wait until season 2, so hold on tight as we tie in as much as we can (even by a long shot) to our beloved Gentleman Jack. **WARNING** This episode contains discussion on some hard subjects including domestic violence, racism, and terminal illness. **We do not own the rights to any portion of audio from the film Fried Green Tomatoes that may be heard in the background, rights are reserved to Universal Pictures** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Short and Sweet.....Allegedly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 88:12


    In our first hiatus episode of Top Hat Topics we give you a recap of Gentleman Jack season 1 in our own words, discuss highs and lows (which really just lead to highs), our season 2 predictions, and a load of banter regarding the absolute magic of this story and what we have coming your way. We thought this would be short and sweet and it turned out to be our longest episode. Cheers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Put Your Watch Away!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 76:13


    Y'all, we have reached the epic conclusion of season 1 of Gentleman Jack and it has been our honor to share this journey with you all! Join us as we somehow managed to get through this with the help of madeira after some crisis level technical difficulties. Let us all bask in what is surely the best and possibly only happy ending in queer media history. We will be back with more hiatus episodes weekly until season 2- let us know what you want to hear from us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Big Thermometer Energy- A Lesbian Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 73:57


    Pop a bottle of Madeira with us as we talk about that big thermometer energy, roast Mariana Lawton like a Christmas ham, and assess which "cinnamon roll" is the best in the pan- as it pertains to episode 7 of Gentleman Jack, of course. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Ladies Do Lots of Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 70:24


    Welcome back Lister listeners as we make a full hearted attempt to bring some silver lining to episode 6 of Gentleman Jack, with a cameo by our dear friend Blandy's Rainwater Madeira. Disclaimer: there might be some crying in this one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Madeira, with Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 77:59


    Join us us for episode 5 where we "sample" madeira, get serious about confidence, and follow episode 5 of Gentleman Jack all the way to the bitter end. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    And That’s the Concern Tea...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 83:52


    Welcome back Lister listeners! Join us for the emotional rollercoaster that is episode 4, Our Gentleman Jack of the week nomination, and a special shoutout to all of our international listeners. Stay tuned after the show for a silly but necessary blooper. It adds character.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Chaumieres and Busybodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 64:03


    Join us for episode 3 as we talk about thatch roofs, busybodies, and footmen that should be fired. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Oh, Is "Anatomy" What We Call It Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 64:23


    Join us as we offer some hilarious and insightful companion dialogue to Gentleman Jack episode 2: I just went there to study anatomy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

    Gayrushing to Halifax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 63:26


    Welcome to TopHat Topics with Jenn Snyder and Kristen Hughes- where we walk you through each of the episodes of Gentleman Jack as a fun companion to your rewatch sessions! We hope to cover some history of Anne Lister, speculate on season 2, and nominate some of our own Gentleman Jacks in this process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophattopics/support

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