In this episode of the New Lesbian Podcast, we discuss the 50th Anniversary of Pride and what Pride means for us, our love of the NYC Dyke March, and the prevalence of misogyny in the queer community. We discuss a listener’s reaction to our last episode, and Edie also reads an excerpt from her new […]

New Lesbian: The Podcast

Episode 17: Misogy-No-No

(Tech note: This episode is recorded in Stereo, so you need both earbuds in!) Well, it’s been over a year–quelle surprise–but we’re back! Listen in for an update on our lives, how we’re making our relationship work this time around, an exciting announcement about Edie’s memoir (finally!), and a lovely listener update. We also dig […]

Episode 16: Married Divorced and Gay by 30

THREE MONTHS after recording this episode (and almost TWO YEARS after the last episode was released, oops!), Edie is finally back, and with a special guest! Listen in for a major life update, plus an in depth discussion of “Lesbian Bed Death” (spoiler alert: not a real thing, don’t call it that!) and how to […]

Episode 15: Rebirth and (Lesbian Bed) Death

What it says on the tin! It’s just Edie in this episode of the New Lesbian podcast, and she answers a listener question that has at some point been ALL of our question in the early stages of realizing that maybe we’re not-so-straight–how do I actually start dating women?? What do I say? What if […]

Episode 14: Just Edie

OMG you guys! Episode 13 is finally here, only a year late! Settle in for an hour+ conversation between Edie, Elle, and 5 of their closest friends about all things queer. We cover dating apps, the disappearance of gay spaces in New York, the politics of Fire Island, freedom (or not) from gender roles and […]

Episode 13: Queer Round Table

We answer more fantastic questions from you lovelies, like: How do you meet gays in a conservative town? How can you tell if someone you’re into is gay? How do you tell a husband/boyfriend that your sexuality has shifted?? Then, Edie can’t help herself and gushes again about how powerful it is for us to […]

Episode 12-Much Gay. Very Questions.

In this episode of the podcast, we answer more great questions from you, including how to fight fair (spoiler alert: we don’t know!) and how to help a trans sibling. Then it’s Who Would You Do, where we learn about Edie’s obsession with Chopped on the Food Network. PLUS: A special offer from our favorite […]

Episode 11: Advice from the Edge

In this episode of the New Lesbian podcast, we celebrate marriage equality (yay!!), answer some questions from you, our lovely listeners, and talk about some of the emails and comments we’ve gotten in the past 6 months while we were off the air (and give you some dirt on why we REALLY weren’t podcasting). We’ve […]

Episode 10: Queer Mailbag

Finally! It’s Season 2 of the New Lesbian podcast and in this episode it’s a queer news roundup: the tragic continuing trend of teen Trans* suicides, the unveiling of Caitlyn Jenner, the WNBA romance debacle, and the rise of the gay Youtuber. We round things out with everyone’s favorite/most hated segment, Who Would You Do: Harry Potter addition, where Edie […]

Episode 9: Queer News Roundup

It’s Thanksgaying at the New Lesbian podcast and Elle is a little drunk! In this episode we talk about how we handled yet another family gathering in the pseudo-south, the continued annoyance of having to endlessly come out, and how much of our hiding our relationship might be coming from…ourselves? Then it’s Props and Peeves, […]

Episode 8: Happy Thanksgaying!

Aaaannnnd we’re back! On this episode of the New Lesbian Podcast, we give you an update on what’s been going on with us, how moving in went, and how bad we are at following our own advice. Then it’s Props and Props because we love all the things including Shonda Rhimes and gay men doing it. Finally, […]

Episode 7: Mixed Bag of Nuts

In this episode of the New Lesbian Podcast, we discuss some lesbian couples we love, and how seeing femme lesbians in the media matters. We answer some listener questions sent in from ask.fm, including how to prepare for moving in with your girlfriend!  Then, a new segment, Peeves and Props, and everyone’s favorite, Who Would […]

Episode 6: Lesbian Hodgepodge

In this very special episode of the New Lesbian Podcast, we discuss the meaning of the word “queer”, inspired by some fairly upsetting things we’ve read on twitter lately. Then, it’s Who Would You Do: Mighty Ducks edition. (Yes, you read that right, just go with it.) newlesbianpodcast.wordpress.com Links: Edie’s Facebook friend: MJGardner.com Derek Jarman […]

Episode 5: Can I Be Queer Here?

In this episode we talk about Elle meeting ALL of Edie’s family on a visit to the South, during which Edie dissociated slightly, and why you shouldn’t start a detox when you’re introducing your girlfriend to your family. We also answer a listener question about what to do when you’re feeling scared about dating. Then […]

Episode 4: Going Down (South)

In this episode of the New Lesbian podcast, we discuss our pride plans, our endless love for Tegan and Sara, and talk about some new-to-you reader/listener questions. Edie shares her experience with dental dams, and then it’s Who Would You Do: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Edition! Share your thoughts with us at newlesbianpodcast.wordpress.com Links: Tegan […]