Lesbian Lounge

Denise and JD explore some Spring Time lesbian movies with Aria Velz, who always knows what's good. We also talked about oldies but goodies, some new stuff that's out now and worth seeing as well as lesbian shorts and queer film fests. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD welcome the ladies of SkirtSoFlo Magazine, a physical and digital magazine focusing on the LGBTQ community in South Florida. The all new magazine is on its third issue, just launched in February. We discuss the need for it plus the decision to print AND have it online, as well. We also talk about the outreach and the community's involvement especially using some articles written by readers. To watch the fun conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise and JD have Nic Austin, our infamous Queer Cinephile from Denver back to see how he did with his Oscar predictions as they break down the winners and schmooze about the whole ceremony. Of course, we swerve around a bit but it's always good time! To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.  

Denise and JD kill an hour catching up, talking about both of their recent NYC trips, street juice- the infamous mystery liquid on the streets of NY, the sites and foods of the city and traveling with your family! Watch this laugh fest on our YouTube Channel, click the link.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, so JD and Denise welcome Daniel Watt, whose documentary film "Everybody Dance" is free this month on Amazon Prime. It focuses on an all inclusive dance school with some amazing kids living with neurodiversity's whose journey to the year end recital is documented along with all they've learned through dance and a very special teacher. As Dan explains what the experience meant to him, how the idea came about and what HE himself learned, he also shares his own journey from small time dance student to NY, LA and his career at Columbia Pics as well as working with Simon Cowell.  To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise and JD have a discussion with Nic Austin, our queer cinephile about the 2024 Awards season, from The Emmys to The Golden Globes to the SAG Awards- trends, fashion, topics, queerness, and of course, Nic's Oscar predictions and why. Of course, we had a major gaff when Denise realised she forgot to hit record, but we came back with a vengeance and got on track! Watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel by clicking on this link.

Denise and JD welcome Suzi Fox, owner of The Rainbow Stores dot com, where your Pride is your decision. Clothing, flags, trinkets and more are so perfectly loud or so perfectly subtle, depending on your personal mood, choice and identity. We talked about the reason behind those decisions, we talked about the state of world right now, what's happening to our community and what we can do to support one another. Suzi also tells us how cutting costs, keeping shipping prices low and the quality high is a big part of their business plan. To watch the chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise and JD welcome out comedian Amy Tee from the New England area, who's honest self reflection in this chat is nothing short of inspiring. After years of battling addiction and mental health problems, Amy tells us how she's turned things around by always learning, trusting therapy, doing the work, having a support system and how building her comedy routines that include these topics has helped her and other people. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise have Aria Velz, otherwise known as The Critical Lesbian  on the socials and a big lesbian media enthusiast, back on the show to give us a run down of the best lesbian rom com's and films for a low-key Valentine's Day date night with your honey. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise and JD welcome the gritty crime drama writer Dharma Kelleher, who is an out, proud trans author from Arizona with some awesome butt-kicking queer woman lead characters. We discuss her writing style, process, approach and character & topic research especially pertaining to her successful  "Jinx Ballou" book series.  To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

If you've ever had an inkling about perhaps growing your family- having a child, becoming parents, this is the show for you! JD and Denise welcome Jess Bradley, who created the website MakingGaby dot com. A website with advice, explanations and resources regarding everything from adoption, surrogacy, fostering, IVF, sperm banks and more - from your first thoughts to the harder things like medical planning, rights and legalities. This all inclusive community that Jess is building covers queer, trans, gay or bi moms and dads and other modern family dynamics. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD welcome Anthony Nerada from Vancouver, B.C. who is launching his first novel, "Skater Boy", a queer YA story loosely based on the 2002 song with a twist. Anthony tells us about the moment he knew he had to write the story, his process, and we discuss finding the right publishing company. he's also got a book tour coming to coincide with the launch, which we run down as well as how to buy the book or catch his book store stops this February. To watch it on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise welcome back out comedian, host, actor Dana Goldberg to talk about her upcoming shows in Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We dig into politics, what a blazing dumpster fire the world is, and the things that make us laugh, like "Naked Attraction" and learning dialects and accents. Even a Long Island, NY one. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD bring you some of the best laughs from the guests of 2023 in a Rewind of The Remix. Clips of Laura Leigh from TLC's "S'Mothered" plus out, trans comedian Julia Scotti, out musician Katie Marie, the hilarious lesbian comedian Kristin Key, and our favorite actress, Sharon Gless - who crashed our interview with Scott Lowell ("Queer as Folk") with some funny stories. To WATCH the show on our Youtube Channel, click this link.

We're kicking off 2024 with Kristin Thomas-Chandler, an out lesbian indie filmmaker whose company is based in beautiful Asheville, NC and she's showcasing LGBTQ+ family friendly travel in that area- launching in January 2024, so perfect timing! You may know her from Trip Out TV where she traveled around featuring gay friendly travel destinations. We catch up with Kristin, who's now a MOM, raising with her daughter with her lovely wife, and she's taking them on the road with her for this series. To watch this super fun on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise welcome back Aria Velz, aka: The Critical Lesbian, as she's known on TikTok and Instagram. She's complied FIVE lesbian Holiday themed rom com movies to get you through that weird week between Christmas and New Years when no one knows what day it is, you're still eating leftovers and starting to get bored after all the madness. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise and JD discuss Denise's recent trip to Florida for an early Christmas with her family and that leads them into a talk about their "Favorite Things" as gifts or giving or really, kind of in general. From hair stuff, pots, pans, lip stuff, candles, mugs and JD's 'Golden Girls' tree ornaments. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD and Denise introduce you to Ari Alvez, otherwise known as "The Critical Lesbian" on social media, who shares her critical thinking and reviews regarding Lesbian media, and we mean ALL lesbian media, from movies to plays, to TV characters, to web series to news! Ari curates it all in databases and shares her thoughts on TikTok and Instagram with a huge following. Ari will be a monthly regular to bring you exactly what we need to know. Watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

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.