Lesbian Lounge

We had a great time talking with author, coach, and podcast host Heather Vickery about self empowerment, improving your mental health, mindfulness, going deep but having fun- to make the changes necessary to feel good, adopt positivity, achieve goals, and more! Lots more info in the show- and HURRY up! Heather is running some great deals right now! Get started becoming the best you! To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise and JD have Nic Austin back to report on his time at The Denver Film Fest. Nik shares his favourite films over the last two weeks, especially the queer ones. He also discusses the Q and A's from two prominent directors who were there. We discuss what makes really good projects, from scripts to visual to character progression. To watch this great discussion on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise welcome back Laura Leigh Reese from TLC's hit reality show "S'Mothered" after a big social media uproar and speculation about her marriage to Lauren, Laura Leigh sets the record straight about the impending DIVORCE! She's got her bestie, Lisa Ainsworth with her to weigh in on things, too, as we delve into the real life drama, working with Lauren's Dad, co-parenting, the new outlook, mental health, self care, if a new season will happen and of course, we talk about that adorable baby. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD talk to Amber Taylor-Groves, a U.K. lead singer who fronted the band 'Heads Hearts' for years before taking a break and re-emerging in the new 'Sass Collective', a groovy, soulful band that blends pop, dance, and funk. Amber tells us about taking time off, raising a little boy with her wife Claire of 16 years and getting back into the gigging scene again. Watch the chat on our YouTube channel by clicking this link. 

Denise and JD welcome our friend Katie Hall to the show to discuss the long running LGBTQ+ Softball Club, the London Raiders. Katie has been a member slash player for 17 years and is now a manager, as well. We talk about club traditions, its mission, how inclusive they are, how welcoming it is - even for newbies and how much it's grown over the years. From practices to Pride Fest, this league seems to make everything fun while maintaining its competitive edge. Thankfully, spectators are welcomed! You can follow them on Instagram, too. Watch on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

Denise and JD welcome Rachel Cholst, who's created The Rainbow Rodeo, an online e-zine that features a look at new queer country/Americana musicians, music, artists and industry news. A much needed space for artists that need a safe place to be featured and celebrated. It focuses on new music, new artists, events, new releases, and more for the ever-growing community. We discuss the difficulties that queer country/ Americana musicians face and why. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise welcome Queer Cinema & News expert Nic Austin from Denver, Colorado who discusses the LGBTQ Film Festival in his area that starts this month and some of the films he's looking forward to, along with the guests. Lots of laughs as we derail Nic time and time again with stupid topics peppered with some serious issues that always need to be addressed. We also celebrate JD's chalkboard wall, believe it or not. Watch this show on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

JD and Denise return after a brief hiatus to recharge, refresh and kick off the Fall season with a great first show back. They meet Lauren Hughes, a Pittsburgh queer (originally from Indy) who's making her mark in the Beer World at Necromancer Brewery by being an award-winning brew master at this local hot spot. Lauren discusses her rise in the ranks, her past, her favourite brews, the awards they've won and how important it is to have creative freedom to work. We also talk about the how the brewery has also become a welcomed spot for her LGBTQ Community, about the monthly events the brewery holds for them and what it means to have a local safe space. To view this show on our YouTube Channel, click here. 

Some of the best bits from the talented guests we had on this summer featuring musician, drummer, singer, producer Katie Marie, Australian composer for stage and screen Joe Twist, and the charming, funny writer Jami Smith, who started "Songs That Saved You" which focuses on music history & musicians through a queer lens! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

We've picked some great bits from this summer's Pride series Best Of show Part Two with out, trans comedian Julia Scotti who talks about her late in life journey to womanhood and then we spoke with Kerrie, a 27 year old Mom, who's just come out as bisexual, navigating a new lifestyle. To view this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

We've complied some of our conversations with Queer As Folk star Michelle Clunie as well as out, non-binary queer singer/songwriter Elliot Lee in this end of summer Best Of show- Part 1 as we remember what a fabulous Pride season it was! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise welcome comedian Kristin Key, who's taking social media by storm, and booking gigs FAST! Kristin plays guitar, writes funny songs and caused a literal movement with her "Lesbian Anthem". She tells us how she had to pivot and adjust during the pandemic, and how it's helped her career. To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise have a in-depth conversation with out, Australian music composer Joe Twist, who's composed and worked on award-winning scores for TV ("Bluey", "Dream Gardens" "Strange Chores") movies ("Baywatch", "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", Amazon's "The Boys", "Pitch Perfect 3") and numerous stage shows as well as operas. Joe tells us about his latest project "Watershed: The Death of Dr. Duncan" about a 1970's trial having to do with outlawed homosexuality. Joe also explains what it takes to originate a score for a project, what made him pursue this career and how he approaches his work. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise welcome producer, writers and directors Linda Andersson and Gina Glass to the show to discuss their new podcast "Twice Removed" where they discuss their journeys down the ancestry rabbit hole, what's prompted them to share it in a new podcast, some interesting things they're each finding out, how easy it is to get started and how more people are getting into it. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise and JD talk about queer TV, movies and news in this end of Pride Season catch up with Nic Austin, our ultimate queer entertainment guy from Denver Colorado. Lots of queer shows discussed from "Heartstopper" to "Deadloch", and some movie talk that included Nic's recommendations and a bit of "Barbie" fan fare. To watch this conversation on our youTube Channel, click this link.  

Denise and JD welcome Jami Smith, a NY based-writer, former stand up comedian, and passionate music lover- so much so that she's started a weekly Substack newsletter that delves into rock history, musicians and their songs but through a queer lens which is surprisingly refreshing. Jami explains the meaning behind the title, how the app works, and what's behind her drive about this project. Music lovers of any type, especially the know-it-alls, are bound to learn something they may not have known about musicians and artists. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise welcome the British, out, multi-talented musician Katie Marie to the show. She's a drummer, guitarist, pianist, producer, singer and songwriter from Devon in the UK, now residing in Texas and just back from touring with Sophie B. Hawkins and working with Paula Cole. Katie tells us what got her through the pandemic, all about her bond with Sophia B, and what she's up to now. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise have an unexpected catch up, covering all things from Pride summer guests, JD's latest show at Art's Garage in Delray Beach FL to aromatherapy- as they discuss the past few months they've had. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Out comedian Lara A King joins JD and Denise for a chat about her upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival run of shows this August at The Strand 4, "Mid-Life At The Oasis" but around the aging processes, the changes and how they don't have to be bad, they can be funny. She sings, she writes, performs stands up and she's an absolute delight. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise welcome Julia Scotti to the show, she's a 71 year old out, proud, trans comedian and her journey from being a struggling male stand up to the present time is truly inspiring. Her documentary "Funny Like That" is available on Amazon and her "America's Got Talent" debut was really incredible. She's handled it all with grace, reflection and humour. To watch this Zoom chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.