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Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast816: Lez-ssentials Pretty Little Liars with John ArrowLez Hang Out is proud to be sponsored by Olivia, the travel company for lesbians and all LGBTQ+ women! When you join our Lez Hang Out family on Patreon you will gain instant access to 25 and counting full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of all our original songs (including our brand new song based on PLL), an invite to our exclusive Discord channel, and more! We can’t wait to see you there. You can also support the podcast by buying our original merch at bit.ly/lezm...2025-04-081h 43
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast813: Lez-ssentials Sense8When you join our Lez Hang Out family on Patreon you will gain instant access to 24 and counting full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of all our original songs, an invite to our exclusive Discord channel, and more! We can’t wait to see you there. You can also support the podcast by buying our original merch at bit.ly/lezmerch. Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that is forever in its Wachowski era. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@ellie...2025-02-111h 18
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast808: Lez-ssentials Drive-Away DollsWhen you join our Lez Hang Out family on Patreon you will gain instant access to 23 and counting full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of all our original songs, an invite to our exclusive Discord channel, and more! A Patreon membership is also a great gift for making your loved one’s Yuletide (and next 12 months) as gay as possible. Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that is a little bit obsessed with Beanie Feldstein. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2024 dark buddy comedy Drive-Away Dolls for this...2024-11-251h 23
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast805: Lez-ssentials Love Lies BleedingWelcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that fully supports your decision to get the iconic Kristen Stewart Love Lies Bleeding mullet. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about Kristen Stewart’s 2024 sapphic crime-thriller Love Lies Bleeding for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. This movie is a wild ride, and we think it is more enjoyable to go into it with as little information as possible. Be sure to watch the film before listening, as there are many spoilers ahead! However, if you...2024-10-151h 17
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast720: Lez-ssentials A League of Their OwnWelcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that wants to take you out to the ball gay-me. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2022 Amazon Prime series A League of Their Own for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. This series was based on the 1992 film of the same name and featured an absolutely stacked cast. Literally everyone is in this show (Even Rosie O’Donnell!). Of course we cannot talk about ALOTO without first talking about the upsetting and completely undeserved can...2024-05-281h 30
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast716: Lez-ssentials BoundWelcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that is in its Wachowski Sisters Era. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 1996 crime thriller Bound for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Even though this film is from the 90s, it still has some of the best lesbian representation, including a sex scene that doesn’t just cut away to crashing waves and a happy ending a la Thelma and Louise where our lesbians escape together while making out in a pickup truck. ...2024-04-081h 13
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSpotlight: Journey to the Heart Episode 1Lez Hang Out will be back in your ears next week with a brand new episode. Until then, we are delighted to share with you the podcast musical that we have been working on for nearly 3 years over at Dollar Bean Productions. We hope you will love Journey to the Heart as much as we do and cannot wait to hear your thoughts!---------------------------------------------------------------------In a seafaring world, the gods granted humans the gifts of soulmarks: a unique tattoo you share with your soulmate that appears when you turn of age. Our three heroes each...2024-02-0546 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast712: Lez-ssentials BottomsWelcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that wants the ugly, untalented gays to please report to the principal’s office.This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2023 instant cult classic Bottoms for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. This film had an incredibly limited theatrical run, but still managed to end up with an astounding (and well-deserved) 90% critic-score on Rotten Tomatoes. If you have not had a chance to watch Bottoms yet, we highly recommend renting it before listening to this ep...2024-01-291h 11
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast708: Lez-ssentials Bodies Bodies BodiesWelcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that wants you to, “Check her texts!!!!”. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about A24’s 2022 slasher-comedy Bodies Bodies Bodies for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Before we go any further, please heed this spoiler warning! This episode is spoiler heavy right out the gate, so if you have not yet seen Bodies Bodies Bodies, do that first!We really enjoyed this movie, because of how it flips the Bury Your Gays tro...2023-11-201h 21
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast704: Lez-ssentials I Can’t Think StraightWelcome back to the podcast that, “has never for once in our lives been able to think straight”. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2008 romantic drama I Can’t Think Straight, based on the novel by the same name, for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon.Although this film was released in 2008, it remains one of the few lesbian movies with diverse QPOC representation. The story centers around the relationship between Tala, a Christian Palestinian woman from Jordan, and Leyla, a British Indian...2023-10-041h 14
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast701: Seven Minutes in HeavenIt’s been a long time coming. It’s been a long time (It’s Ellie and Leigh!). It’s been a long time coming (It’s fearless). It’s been a long time coming (big reputation)...It’s been a long time coming (And they said, Speak Now). It’s been a long time coming. (We are Lez Hang Out and we were born in 2017!) It’s been a long time coming (Loving her was Red). It’s been a long time (Meet me at Midnight). It’s been a long time coming (Lover).That’s right, gays! Leigh (@lsh...2023-08-141h 00
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast620: Lez-ssentials San JuniperoWhat if you met your wife for the first time in Paradise? This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2016 episode of Black Mirror - San Junipero for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. If you haven’t seen this episode of Black Mirror yet, go watch it! It’s only an hour long and unlike most episodes, it is less horror, more sci fi romance. This story is unique because it both does bury the gays and also doesn’t. All thi...2023-05-221h 19
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 104: The X-Files with Ashley RayDana Scully, causing the lesbian rate to skyrocket since 1993. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Ashley Ray (@theashleyray), Black, bisexual and polyamorous tv writer, comedian, and host of the podcast TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray to talk about the science fiction television classic, The X-Files. If watching 9 seasons of Gillian Anderson strutting around in power suits was your gay awakening or bonus points, you have a tattoo of Gillian Anderson’s face on your leg, you’re in the right place.This quintessential #scifi show is about fun loving lesbian Dana Scully and...2023-04-171h 14
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast616: Lez-ssentials SummerlandIf you’re looking to get back with your ex, have you considered shipping her your child? This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2020 Netflix film Summerland for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon.If you have not yet seen this movie, the plot essentially is this: Reclusive lesbian hermit Alice gets stuck taking care of Frank, an 11 year old child evacuee she absolutely did not want, during WW2. At first glance this movie does not look like much of a Lez-ssentials, but it...2023-03-271h 17
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 102: One Tree Hill with Layne MorganThis one time in the early 2000s, Peyton Sawyer rocked a flannel over her Ramones tee and queer fashion has never been the same since. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with tv writer Layne Morgan (@laynemorgan) to talk about the early aughts teen drama sensation One Tree Hill. This show is 9 full seasons of total chaos and we dive into all of them to discuss how much better things would have been if everybody had been gay. Ellie and Layne explain the gist of the entire show to Leigh, who has never seen a single...2023-03-201h 26
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast615: Romancing the StoneAre you the lone wolf that can’t be tied down or are you the relationship-seeking wooer that won’t take no for an answer? This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out to talk about the commonly seen media trope of a pairing that consists of one person who doesn’t want to be in a romantic relationship and one person who is 100% convinced they can change their mind. Media pretty much always only shows examples of this trope through a monogamous and allosexual lens. It completely ignores that aromantics and asexuals exist who might just really not ha...2023-03-1359 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 101: For A Good Time, CallFor a good time, dial 1-900-LEZHANG to hang with us, Ellie and Leigh, for only $5 per minute. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out to talk about the 2012 comedy For A Good Time, Call, which is currently available on Amazon Prime. This movie is an absolute fever dream of homosexual delight. It follows the story of Katie and Lauren, enemies turned roommates turned love of one another’s lives. What’s even better is that it is actually written by Seth Rogen’s wife Lauren and her friend Katie. We honestly cannot even handle the implications of thi...2023-03-061h 20
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast612: Lez-ssentials The HandmaidenIf we could be yours for ten minutes, what would you give in exchange? This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2016 Korean lesbian film The Handmaiden for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. If you have not yet seen this movie, do not listen to this episode until you have! It is highly spoiler heavy and the movie is honestly best when you go into it with no expectations. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The Handmaiden is an em...2023-01-301h 26
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastRewind: Lez-ssentials CarolHappy Holly Gays! As a special gift, we are throwing it back all the way to our very first season! Whether you're a long time listener or new to the show, we hope you will enjoy taking a little trip back through time to the early days of Lez Hang Out. This is the episode that started it all. That's right, this is the episode that features our very first ever original song written by Leigh Holmes Foster! If you've been enjoying all our original songs for our Lez-ssential episodes and our musical The Flame, you will not want...2022-12-261h 01
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 95: The Princess Switch with Colette McIntyreIt’s time to make the yuletide gay! Come for the Christmas cheer and stay for Vanessa Hudgens putting her whole Vanessa Hudgussy into the tango while another Vanessa Hudgens does backflips into a split while slinking sexily around a bunch of lasers while a third Vanessa Hudgens meets with a convent disciplinary board on behalf of the Vanessa Hudgens that previously kidnapped her. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with writer and comedian Colette McIntyre (@yungbabayaga) to talk about the Netflix Christmas romcom trilogy The Princess Switch, which we will now forever be referring to as...2022-12-051h 49
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast608: Lez-ssentials She-RaFor the honor of Gayskull! Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. What could be more of a lesbian essential than the one where the fate of the world depends on the best friends to enemies to lovers finally kissing? Especially when the best friends to enemies to lovers are an 8 foot tall Amazonian warrior and a loveable morally challenged catgirl. Yes, this podcast ships Catradora, but Glimmadora can also have some rights, be...2022-11-221h 25
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast606: Living in Queer with Cat BlackardOur world is full of unknowable horrors; but that’s okay, because horror is for the gays! This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with writer, illustrator, and voice actor Cat Blackard (@catblackard), who is best known as the showrunner of the horror-comedy audio drama, The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program. The TTRPG style audio drama is currently in its fourth season of stories that build on Lovecraft’s work from a queer lens. We talk about the inherent queerness of horror as a genre as Cat and Leigh introduce Ellie to the world of cosmic horror. If y...2022-10-241h 10
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast605: Lez-ssentials Better Than ChocolateYou know what’s better than chocolate? — being unapologetically gay! This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out to discuss Better Than Chocolate, a 1999 Canadian romcom, for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Being in the closet is hard, but being in the closet while trying to cohabitate with your mother, younger brother, and secret girlfriend really takes the chaos to another level. Maggie juggles hiding her sexuality from her mom, Lila, working at a queer bookstore that is constantly under threat by the censors, and falling in l...2022-10-101h 29
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast522: Lez-ssentials Crush with Kirsten King and Casey RackhamLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Kirsten King (@kirstenlking) and Casey Rackham (@caseyrackham), the writers of Crush, the queer teen romantic comedy of our dreams for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. This is a very special season finale episode and we are thrilled to be joined by the writers of Crush, which you can find on Hulu and internationally on Disney+. Crush stars Rowan Blanchard, Auli’i Cravalho, and Isabella Ferreira in one of the only fully queer love triangles we have ever seen. It is...2022-07-051h 40
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast518: Lez-ssentials GirltrashLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2014 musical Girltrash: All Night Long for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Girltrash was written by Angela Robinson, who also wrote D.E.B.S., and several episodes of The L Word, which pretty much explains everything about how wild this movie is. If you’re looking for a good time, Girltrash delivers. This movie is a time capsule of who’s who in lesbian Hollywood in 2014. We struggled with keeping the character’s names straight, because every actor is so rec...2022-05-091h 19
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast512: Lez-ssentials DickinsonLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the Apple TV series Dickinson for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Dickinson is essentially Emily Dickinson fan fiction, and it wastes absolutely zero time before giving us Emisue. They make-out in the very first episode. We love to see it. We break down each season and dissect Emily and Sue’s relationship throughout. We talk about the real historical people that the characters are based on and the real life relationship between Emily and Sue. At the end of the ep...2022-02-141h 54
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast508: Lez-ssentials Under the Christmas TreeLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the Lifetime’s lesbian Christmas rom-com Under the Christmas Tree for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. This movie stars Elise Bauman (@baumanelise) as Alma and Tattiawna Jones (@tattiawna) as Charlie and is the very first lesbian holiday movie Lifetime has ever produced. It is so nice watching a queer movie that has queer people both in front of and behind the cameras. The majority of the cast and crew for Under the Christmas Tree are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Ev...2021-12-201h 18
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast504: Lez-ssentials Fear StreetLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the Fear Street trilogy for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Every main character in each of these movies is a lesbian and we think that’s beautiful. This series has everything a horror gay could ever want, but also is absolutely worth a watch even if you normally steer clear of scary movies. We discuss how the real curse was homophobia all along, Sarah Fier is an iconic lesbian who we would 100% die for, and Sam and Deena are the le...2021-10-191h 27
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast501: Cre-Gay-TorsLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) are back for a fifth season of the little lesbian podcast that could! This week they discuss what is means to be a “cregaytor”. No, that’s not a creative alligator, although that would make for an entertaining discussion. Leigh and Ellie talk about being independent queer creators and what it’s like to bring a project all the way from sparkly new idea to fully complete work of art. They talk about the challenges of working within a market actively designed to make it more difficult for marginalized people to succeed and what they’ve...2021-09-061h 08
Why I‘ll Never Make ItThe Flame Podcast Musical with Creators Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes FosterIn this past year, as most actors and artists were forced to stay at home, we found new ways to keep creating. The most obvious is the explosion of zoom readings and productions of both new and existing works. Others discovered this medium of podcasting, and in just one year the number of podcasts doubled.
But in today’s episode, in honor of Pride Month, I’m talking with two women who set out to explore a relatively new art form, the podcast musical. Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster are the creative force behind The Flame musi...2021-06-0740 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast420: Lez-ssentials Bly Manor with Kristin MurisonLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) sit down with Lez Hang Out’s newest team member and resident Bly Manor expert, Kristin Murison (@therealksparkle) to talk about The Haunting of Bly Manor for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. We talk about the visceral reactions we experienced when seeing Dani literally haunted by her compulsory heterosexuality. We do a complete scene by scene run through of Dani and Jamie’s relationship, including a spot on reenactment of the proposal. This is Bly Manor if it were just Dani and Jami...2021-05-311h 40
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast418: Stuck in Himbo with Jesse NowackLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) chat with our good friend, the multitalented Jesse Nowack (@nowackinghellyeah) about our favorite himbos and trans male media representation. If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know how much we love a himbo. Incase you are not familiar with the term, a “himbo” generally refers to a muscular man who has a big, kind heart but is not exactly the sharpest crayon in the box. It’s essentially the antidote to toxic masculinity. A himbo is the difference between a Kronk and a Gaston. We talk to Jesse about his experience being a trans...2021-05-031h 20
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 63: Josie and the Pussycats with Alec FletcherLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) sit down with Alec Fletcher (@pogo.and.work), self-appointed “Josie and the Pussycats expert” and co-host of Gotham Arcade, to talk about why “Josie and the Pussycats” Should’ve Been Gay. Everyone in this movie is gay, we are not accepting criticism at this time. If you haven’t seen this movie, you are in for such a treat when you finally do. This movie is full of bops and from the very first second of turning on the movie it is instantly gay. This movie is the cultural equivalent of the Chart from The L Word...2021-04-121h 25
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast416: Lez-ssentials Elena UndoneLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) dive into Elena Undone for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. We talk about how this film fits into the lesbian media timeline. We go on to discuss the chemistry of the actors playing Peyton and Elena and the incredibly well done intimacy scenes. We’ll let the music choices and clear "The L Word" influences slide on this one, because the scenes are so well done. This movie is based on stories of real queer people, primarily the story of the writer/dir...2021-04-051h 24
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 61: Warehouse 13 with Caitlyn ClearLeigh (@lshfoster) takes on this week’s episode without beloved co-host Ellie (@elliebrigida), but don’t worry! She didn’t have too much time to be lonely, because she is joined by Caitlyn Clear (@clearlycaitlyn), who you may know as the writer of our musical podcast, The Flame: An Original Podcast Musical (@theflamemusical). Leigh and Caitlyn sit down to discuss why Warehouse 13 Should’ve Been Gay. We all know H.G. and Myka are together, even Joanne Kelly and Jaime Murray know H.G. and Myka are together. Sadly, the writers didn’t seem to get the memo. We deep dive...2021-03-1559 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast410: I'll Kink to That with Mistress Justine CrossLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Mistress Justine Cross (@thejustinecross), professional dominatrix and BDSM educator, to talk about consent within the BDSM community. We talk about her play parties that will rise again, how BDSM's guidelines for consent can teach us about consent in our own lives and how to negotiate a scene. We talk about why and how kink play is more widely and openly accepted in the queer community. She also made Leigh and Ellie blush profusely with her big dom energy. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay...2021-01-111h 10
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast404: Lez-ssentials The Half Of ItLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) dive into The Half Of It for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. We chat about the importance of friends and personal cheerleaders in high school, the strong bisexual vibes constantly coming off of Aster and our love of himbos. Are we making the boldest strokes we can make? We also discuss how this movie isn't a love story in the traditional sense and how we enjoyed it anyways. The ending is still happy and we hope we can get a sequel to...2020-10-191h 31
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast401: QueerantineWelcome back to Lez Hang Out Season 4! Ellie and Leigh dive into how we've been surviving Queerantine. We talk about tv shows and movies that have been getting us through Queerantine. We also talk about finding virtual community, hanging out with our Patrons and all of the fun we've had with our virtual trivia friends. We also reminisce about our past lesbian selves and the things that just wouldn't fly during corona times. New in Season 4: We're writing an original musical! Keep an ear out for updates and our Kickstarter launching September 21st! Join our Patreon at bit.ly...2020-09-071h 06
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast319: Carry Your Gays (Season Finale)Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about how to carry your gays and how to create better LGBTQ media. We talk about varying your gays, marrying your gays, cherry your gays, nonbinary-ing your gay, scary-ing your gays and faerie-ing your gays. The -arrys are endless! From diversifying your gays on screen and off screen, there are some stellar examples of representation, but we can always be striving for more! We also shout out some of our favorite shows like Pose, Gentefied, Generation Q, One Day At A Time, Killing Eve and Motherland Fort Salem. What are your favorite LGBTQ...2020-06-291h 09
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast317: God Save the Lesbian Bar w/ Lisa CannistraciLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Lisa Cannistraci, the owner of Henrietta Hudson, the longest running lesbian bar in the country, (@henriettahudson), to chat about her experience running the bar. From taking Madonna on a tour of all of the lesbian bars in NYC, to Melissa Etheridge taking over the stage when the band started playing "Come to My Window", Lisa has seen it all. She talked to us about embracing the full spectrum of the LGBTQ community when she realized that she needed to adapt and make it a lesbian centric bar for the entire LGBTQ...2020-06-0146 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast316: Lez-ssentials Portrait of A Lady on FireLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) dive into Portrait of a Lady on Fire for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. We chat about this movie about queers in isolation before social distancing was all the rage. We discuss the choices that Marianne and Heloise have to make because of their circumstances, what it means to truly see someone else and Adele Haenel's eyes. Ellie wants more of the intimate scenes to be showcased in the film and Leigh discusses why she thinks the ending is perfection. From Drunkappella...2020-05-181h 45
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast315: Only Queer in the Room with Jennifer BrowmLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Jennifer Brown (@jenniferbrownspeaks), a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of The Will To Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion, to chat about being the only LGBTQ person in the room, how to turn allies into accomplices, how to bring your full self to work and why being your full self can make you a better employee. We also chat about intersectionality and it's role in diversity and inclusion in workplaces. Check out Jennifer's book "How to Be an...2020-05-041h 07
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastInt 6: 100th EpisodeLeigh and Ellie take the time to celebrate their 100th episode of Lez Hang Out with e-mails and voice memos from listeners new and old and everywhere in between. Over half a million downloads later, this little podcast that could is still chugging along and we couldn't be happier! We also answer all of your pressing Q and Gay questions including how we put together our original songs, how our gender identity plays a role in their sexuality, our favorite Bella and who would play us in a Lez Hang Out movie. And the most important question, do we...2020-04-201h 14
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast314: Tangled Up In You with Lauren DucaLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Lauren Duca (@laurenduca), Award-winning freelance journalist. and the Author of "How to Start a Revolution: Young People and the Future of American Politics.", to chat about the role that repression took in her coming out. Lauren talks about how you can be wrapped in a Pride flag and still repress your same sex feelings, how we tend to fall into the grooves that society has made for us and what it took for her to love herself and come to terms with every part of her. We talk about femme representation...2020-04-0651 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 43: LIVE from the Virgil with Elise Bauman and Ashly Perez: SBG 40 Days & 40 Nights, Spice World & Terminator Dark FateLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Elise Bauman (@baumanelise) and Ashly Perez (@itsashlyperez) LIVE in Los Angeles at the Virgil. Elise Bauman dives into why 40 Days and 40 Nights should've been gay because of her Shannyn Sossamon folder on her laptop entitled fashion inspo, how Josh Hartnett's character is basically a lesbian and because only in a queer relationship would you be able to make your partner finish while just using a flower. Ellie and Leigh dive into why Spice World Should've Been Gay from Ginger borrowing all of Mel B's clothes, to the girls being repulsed by...2020-03-301h 33
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast313: Getting En-GAY-ged with Kate AustinLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Kate Austin, LGBTQ advocate and internet person, to chat about queer engagements and weddings! Kate tells us about her proposal to her fiancé Sarah in front of the Eiffel Tower and then Sarah's proposal on the Ellen Show! We chat about wedding traditions, joint proposals and how to stay sane while planning your wedding. We also talk about incorporating your chosen family into your wedding and making this traditionally heteronormative space work for you and your queer love. We love love! Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer o...2020-03-2358 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast312: Lez-ssentials Willow and TaraLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) dive into Willow and Tara from Buffy the Vampire Slayer for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. We are also joined by special guest Amber Benson who plays Tara on Buffy to talk LGBTQ rep in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the importance of Willow and Tara's relationship. Willow and Tara's relationship spans 3 seasons and their relationship continues to be an important rite of passage for LGBTQ media lovers. We talk about our first experiences with Willow and Tara, how magic is really...2020-03-091h 43
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast311: Mama Pair with Two Mommies and A BabyLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) are joined by Nyesha and Samantha Davis-Williams, (@twomommiesandababy) to talk about starting a family as queer women. We talk about the unique challenges of conceiving as two queer women, deciding if you want to get a known or unknown donor or if you want to consider adoption and all of the things that they wish they knew before they went on their journey as queer parents. The duo are very passionate about representing for the LGBTQ community which led them to become first-time authors with their children's book titled Umi & Uma: The Story of Tw...2020-02-2455 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast310: Wicked Queer with Beyza and KimyaLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) are joined by Kimya Monteiro to talk about the Wicked Queer Film Festival in Boston. We talk more specifically about their Queer Muslim programming and QPOC programs and why it is so important to have an entirely queer film festival and to create programming for different intersectional identities under the LGBTQ umbrella. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod).2020-02-101h 00
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast309: The Ex TalkLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about whether or not you can be friends with your exes. We talk about why you might want to be friends with an ex, what to do when you're in the same friend group as your ex, what types of break ups make it easier to stay friends with your ex and how to set boundaries with your ex if you do have to give yourself space away from them. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster...2020-01-2755 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast308: Lez-ssentials BooksmartLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) dive into Booksmart for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Booksmart is a 2019 American coming-of-age comedy film directed by Olivia Wilde (in her feature directorial debut) and starring Beanie Feldstein (Molly) and Kaitlyn Dever (Amy). We talk about Korean face masks, first times and how we can't decide if we're more George and Alan or Molly and Amy. Booksmart is the movie we wish we had when we were teenagers and we had a blast dissecting every perfect moment. Lez-ssentials comes complete with a...2020-01-131h 44
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastInt5: The Weekend Soiree with Amber Whittington and Dr. Lakara FosterLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Amber Whittington (@amberscloset) and Dr. Lakara Foster (@lakarawiththegift) live at the Weekend Soiree (@theweekendsoiree), an annual 4-day weekend retreat celebrating and empowering dope, Queer Womxn! We talk to Amber about living authentically in the public eye and how she started her popular Youtube channel Amber's Closet. We chat with Lakara about the relationship between her gift as a medium, her faith and being a member of the LGBTQ community. Presale passes to next year's Weekend Soiree in Washington, D.C. are available now at theweekendsoiree.com. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Ha...2019-12-1644 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 37: Faberry with John Arrow founder of TGI FemslashLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with John Arrow (@jarrow272), founder of TGIF/F (@tgifemslash) and FaberryCon to chat about all things Faberry. We bring in a real expert to talk about the chemistry between Rachel Berry and Quinn Fabray from Glee, the 'enemies to best friends' trope, the pornographic bathroom drawings, the Quintanna hookup, and so much more! Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along...2019-12-091h 28
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast307: Surprise Love with Season of Love's Christin Baker, Danielle Jablonski & Emily GossLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with the team from Season of Love, the queer Holiday Rom Com we've all been waiting for! Director Christin Baker (@christintello), Producer Danielle Jablonski (@clexacon) and actor Emily Goss (@emilygoss650) join us to chat about holiday traditions, our favorite holiday movies, why it was so important to Emily that her character Iris be openly bisexual, how Season of Love's love story between Iris and Mardou turns all of the hetero love story tropes on it's head and what it can be like when love sneaks up on you. Follow along on Twitter...2019-12-021h 00
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast306: Open Communigaytion with Danny Prikazsky (Are you the One)Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Danny Prikazsky (@dannyprikaz), one of the cast members from Are You the One Come One Come All. We chat about his experience in the house, what it's like to date in a house full of other sexually fluid people and what hook ups didn't make it to our screens. Danny gave us advice on how to be open and honest in relationships, why it can be hard to be open with the people that you're dating, attachment styles and why you shouldn't go looking for your "Perfect Match". Follow along on...2019-11-181h 16
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast305: Video Gay-mes with Valerie Rose LohmanLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Valerie Rose Lohman (@ValerieRoseLohman), BAFTA Nominated Film, TV and VO Actress who is a rising star in the voiceover world; she is best known for playing Edith Finch in "What Remains of Edith Finch" and most recently Jess Blazkowicz in "Wolfenstein: Youngblood". We chat about how she got into voice acting for video games, how her girlfriend is a better gamer than her, how queer the new Assassin's Creed is and how her love of video game characters started with Lara Croft #shouldvebeengay. Leigh and Ellie bond over their young Gaymer...2019-11-041h 00
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast304: Lez-ssentials ColetteLeigh and Ellie dive into Colette for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Colette is a 2018 film about Colette (Keira Knightley) who is pushed by her husband to write novels under his name. Upon their success, she fights to make her talents known, challenging gender norms. Also starring Missy, everyone's favorite gender non conforming love interest, southern debutante and bisexual temptress Georgie Raoul-Duval and all of Keira Knightley's hair and wardrobe changes. We talk about gender identity, how we can cut Willy out of this movie completely and...2019-10-211h 29
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast303: Out in Style with Lauren FlansLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Lauren Flans(@Lauren Flans), co-host of Coming Out Pod and one of the stars of Butch Pal for The Straight Gal. We chat about how queer women can help straight women with their self confidence on Butch Pal for the Straight Gal, Lauren's girl on girl kiss on Wild and Out, her Ellen Degeneres vs. Oprah rap battle and why Lauren identifies as a blue jeans femme and Leigh finally finds her place as an andro femme boi. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay...2019-10-071h 08
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast302: Music to My Queers with Angie KLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Angie K(@angiekeilhauer), a Latin American country singer who has independently released 2 original albums, both of which landed in the top five on iTunes. You might know Angie K from the Voice #teamBlake or her very queer music video for "Leave California" which is inspired by and stars her real life girlfriend. We chat about LGBTQ representation in music, how far it has come and how far we can go, some of our musical inspirations and talk about the fine line between allyship and pandering to the LGBTQ community as a...2019-09-231h 03
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast301: 20BiTeenWelcome back to Lez Hang Out Season 3! Ellie and Leigh dive into the best things that 20Biteen has blessed us with. From the bisexual representation of the past to the representation of now, we talk about how finding positive representation for bisexuality in media isn't linear. We talk bisexual erasure from Willow to Waverly Earp to Karen Walker from Will & Grace. Our favorite bisexual, pansexual and sexually fluid representation like Sara Ramirez, Thor Love and Thunder and Are You the One: Come One Come All. And real life sexually fluid celebs like Miley Cyrus and Ashley Benson. It's a...2019-09-091h 03
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 30: Live from WBUR City Space SBG Parent Trap, Captain Marvel and The Little Mermaid with Isha Patnaik and Marie ConnorLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Marie Connor (@thistallawkgirl) and Isha Patnaik (@ishapatnaik) for their live show at WBUR Cityspace in Boston. Isha Patnaik dives into why The Parent Trap Should've been gay from Hallie so clearly being the gay twin, her secret romance with bag girl, that hair cutting scene and the sexual tension between Chessy and Elizabeth James. Ellie and Leigh dive into why Captain Marvel should've been gay from the longing stares between Carol and Maria, the way that they raised Monica together, Captain Marvel's haircut in Avengers End Game and the way that...2019-07-011h 35
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast220: Real LoveIn this episode Leigh and Ellie discuss shipping real life couples. From Ellen and Portia to Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli and everyone in between. Why do we ship them? Why does it hit us to hard when they break up? We are so invested in the success of these queer relationships because we want to see successful relationship role models, especially when the relationships on tv and in movies don't give us happy endings. With more and more queer celebrity couples coming out like Janelle Monae and Tessa Thompson (or Lupita Nyong'o), Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird and...2019-06-241h 01
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast219: Close Quarters with Mandahla RoseLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Mandahla Rose(@twiistedrose), LGBTQ actress extraordinaire. You might know Mandahla from All About E, Alice & Iza and you will know her from BIFL, Passage the series, Forever Not Maybe, Crazy Bitches and For the Love of Jessee. She is a very busy woman and a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ community. We chat about dating your roommate, BIFL the series, playing an asexual character and what it was like being raised by two nuns. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of...2019-06-101h 07
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast218: Something A Little Queer with Ariela BarerLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Ariela Barer(@arielabarer), actress and up and coming director. You might know Ariela as Gert on Runaways, Carmen in One Day At A Time or from her coming out tweet because what is more queer than coming out on Twitter? We chat about pre-gay friendships, those friendships that are just "a little bit queer", friend breakups, when it feels like you're dating your best friend and why we feel the need to form intimate friendships with women before we come out. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer...2019-05-271h 06
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast217: Lez-ssentials The FavouriteLeigh and Ellie dive into The Favourite for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. The Favourite is a 2018 film about two women, Abigail (Emma Stone) and Lady Sarah Malborough (Rachel Weisz) fighting for the affections of Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman). Also starring Rachel Weisz' boobs, her jaunty pirate outfit, Emma Stone falling down a bunch and 17 rabbits. We talk about petty lesbians, rubbing legs and why we should eat the rich. Lez-ssentials comes complete with a Favourite drinking game because every lesbian movie should be accompanied by heavy...2019-05-131h 52
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 26: LIVE from Clexacon: SBG Buffy and Faith and Dumplin with Amber Benson and Kia BarnesLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Amber Benson (@rebmanosneb) and Kia Barnes (@kiacomedy) for their LIVE SHOW in Las Vegas at Clexacon. Amber Benson dives into why Buffy & Faith should've been gay because they're the only ones who can understand each other and Eliza Duskhu. #teamfuffy Oh and Ellie and Leigh had to write a song about it and perform it with a live audience. Kia Barnes dives into why Dumplin Should've Been Gay because of the clear chemistry between Willa Dean and Ellen #teameldump. Subscribe to our mailing list for updates on upcoming live shows. Follow...2019-05-061h 03
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastInt4: Clexacon Recap 2019Leigh and Ellie talk about their favorite moments from Clexacon 2019, the largest media convention for LGBTQ people and allies. From Amber Benson and Kia Barnes guesting on our live show to all of the amazing queer web series at the Film Festival to hosting our Patrons in our hotel room for a Favourite Watch Party, we had the best time. Most importantly, we got to meet quite a few of our listeners which was the highlight of our weekend. We can't wait to go back next year! Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod). You can follow us ind...2019-04-2939 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast216: Raising the Bar with Mary Fuller of the Weekend SoireeLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Mary Fuller (@mdotfuller), the co-founder of the Weekend Soiree (@theweekendsoiree), an annual destination retreat celebrating multidimensional Queer Womxn who span ethnicities and the gender spectrum to talk about the importance of queer spaces and how we can create new queer events that evolve as our community does. We talk about our favorite lesbian bars, how to build an online queer community and why you have to join us at the Weekend Soiree in New Orleans for Halloween. Listen to the episode to find out more about this one of a kind...2019-04-0856 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast215: Trauma Queen with Jimaneika EibornLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Jimanekia Eborn (@jimanekia) - Queer Media Consultant, Comprehensive Sex Educator, and Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert to talk about gaslighting, consent and healing from sexual trauma within the queer community. It's not all seriousness because survivors of trauma can laugh too. Like Jimanekia always says, "Laugher is the lube of life." Check out Season three of her podcast Trauma Queen about the trauma of black femmes. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida...2019-03-251h 09
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast214: I Can Go the Distance with the Gay Women Channel's Sarah Rotella and Adrianna DiLonardoLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Sarah Rotella (@srotella) and Adrianna DiLonardo (@agedilonardo), the creators of The Gay Women Channel (@gaywomenchannel) to talk about long distance relationships. Why do lesbians tend tobe more likely to be in long distance relationships? We talk twitter girlfriends, how technology has affected our ability to be in long distance relationships, how to navigate long distance relationships and why long distance relationships might be the only option for lesbians living in lesbian wastelands. Their cat Sadie might have some things to say about long distance relationships too. Listen to...2019-03-111h 02
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 22: LIVE from the Bell House: SBG Phantom of the Opera, SVU and Matilda with Carolyn Bergier, Jes Tom and Elsa WaitheLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Carolyn Bergier, Jes Tom and Elsa Waithe for their first LIVE SHOW in New York at the Bell House. Carolyn Bergier dives into why Law & Order SVU should've been gay because Mariska Hargitay, all of the sexual tension between Olivia Benson and Alex Cabot and Olivia's pajama vest. Jes Tom dives into why Phantom of the Opera Should've Been Gay from Meg's unrequited love for Christine, the idea of hiding and the amount of unnecessary touching and longing glances from Meg during Think of Me and Angel of Music. Elsa Waithe...2019-03-041h 23
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast213: Lez-ssentials Saving FaceLeigh and Ellie dive into Saving Face for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Saving Face is a 2004 movie about a Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother who are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations. This film stars Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec and Lynn Chen. Leigh and Ellie love this movie and have a lot to say about one of the few lesbian rom coms that we have with a happy ending. We talk about mother daughter relationships, societal expectations and forbidden...2019-02-251h 29
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastInt3: The L-Word RebootLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out in the same place for once to talk about their thoughts on the L Word Reboot. They want to see more diversity, socioeconomically, racially and with a variety of different sexualities. They also talk about all of the various millennial jobs these new L Word characters should have from Youtuber to podcaster to photographer to Instagram influencer. Celesbians galore! And of course they want to see more openly gay and trans women in their casting choices. And more lesbian sex, always more lesbian sex. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod...2019-02-1820 min
The Bechdel CastD.E.B.S. with Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes FosterJamie and Caitlin get accepted to D.E.B.S. Academy along with special guests Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster of Lez Hang Out Podcast, and the four of them discuss D.E.B.S. while also training to become D.E.B.S.!(This episode contains spoilers)For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast.Follow @@elliebrigida / @lshfoster / @lezhangoutpod on Twitter! While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee...2019-02-141h 29
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast212: One Gay at a Time with Isabella GomezLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Isabella Gomez (@isabella.gomez), the lovable actress behind Elena Alvarez from One Day At A Time. We chat about how One Day at A Time deals with coming out, Elena's nonbinary girlfriend Syd, Isabella's broken gaydar, dating advice and what's coming up in Season 3 of One Day At A Time. Season 3 is out on Netflix February 8th so get ready and catch up if you're behind on the One Day at A Time train. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of...2019-02-041h 09
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast211: Most Likely to Be Queer with Alyson StonerLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Alyson Stoner (@alysonstoner), actress, singer, dancer. You might know Alyson from the Missy Elliot Work It video, Mike's Super Short Show, Cheaper By the Dozen, Step Up, the Suite Life of Zach and Cody or her coming out story in Teen Vogue. We chat about her coming out journey, coming out in the public eye, navigating religion and sexuality and gay puberty. We also talk about all of the things that Alyson does from running her own Youtube channel, writing her own music and her music video with Jazzmyne Jay and...2019-01-281h 08
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast210: NBD with Dan Owens, genderqueer talent manager and owner of RadimoLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Dan Owens (@boygodking), genderqueer Talent Manager and owner of Radimo, a genderfluid clothing brand and marketplace. We chat about his start with Lesbians Who Look Like Justin Bieber, touring with Lady Gaga, Everyone Is Gay, being a supportive parent to gay kids, discovering her gender identity and not being an asshole. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on...2019-01-141h 17
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast209: Are we all the Same (Same?) with Lauren Augarten creator of Same Same SeriesLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk finding your queer crew, why we go from a heteronormative world to a homonormative one and why queer spaces are so important with Lauren Augarten (@laurenaugarten), the creator, writer and actor from Same Same Series (@samesameseries). Meeting through a Smartphone app, three twenty-something lesbians from very different backgrounds navigate the complexities of the modern queer experience. The series is all kinds of relatable and you should all check it out! You can watch Same Same Series on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/samesameseries. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer...2018-12-101h 11
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast208: Lez-ssentials Professor Marston and the Wonder WomenLeigh and Ellie dive into Professor Marston and the Wonder Women for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Professor Marston and the Wonder Women is a 2017 movie about the polyamorous relationship between Professor William Marston, Elizabeth Marston and Olive Byrne told through the lens of Professor Marston's creation of the comic book character Wonder Woman. This film stars Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall and Bella Heathcote. Leigh and Ellie love this movie and have a lot to say about its thoughtful depiction of polyamory, kink, DISC theory and the...2018-11-261h 28
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast207: When U-Haul In LoveLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the classic lesbian myth of U-hauling...or is it a myth? From two of the biggest U-haulers we know, we talk about why lesbians move quickly and the beautiful in between phase of Screw-hauling. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lezhangoutpod.Hosted...2018-11-1255 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast206: Flame On with Gotham Arcade's Al FletcherLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk queer comics with Al Fletcher(@pogo_and_work), the comic book expert on Gotham Arcade (@gothamarcade), a podcast where two queer best friends talk comic books and video games. We chat about why comics are innately queer, why queer people love comic books and why the CW's Arrowverse is chock full of gays and some of Al's favorite comic book to screen adaptations. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also...2018-10-2958 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast205: This Is A Trans World with Mey RudeLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Mey Rude(@meyrude), bisexual trans Latina writer. We chat about being her Autostraddle article, "How to have lesbian sex with a trans woman", LGBTQ sex education, body positivity and which DCOM is the gayest. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod) to watch Mey's Instagram takeover and hear her answer even more listener questions....2018-10-151h 05
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast204: Lez-ssentials But I'm A CheerleaderLeigh and Ellie dive into But I'm A Cheerleader for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. But I'm A Cheerleader is a 1999 movie about gay conversion camp starring Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall. Leigh and Ellie love this movie in all it's CAMP-y glory and have a lot to say about the Pepto Bismol colored outfits, finding their root, Andre living his best gay life and the ridiculous cast including RuPaul and Michelle Williams. Lez-ssentials comes complete with a But I'm A Cheerleader drinking game because every lesbian...2018-10-011h 18
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast203: Spreading the Girlship Word with Amanda Holland from GirlShipTVLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Amanda Holland(@awkwardholland), who makes up the entire GirlShipTV(@girlshiptv) team, creator, writer, director, editor and actor extraordinaire of Parallel, Project Inferno, Drunk Lesbians Watch and Carol's A Demo. We chat about being a Youtube creator, getting drunk with lesbians, queer censorship and learning how to take a hit. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod...2018-09-171h 05
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast202: Stranger Danger with Zoe Chao from StrangersLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Zoe Chao(@zchao), who plays the bisexual lead character, Isobel Song, in Strangers, a Facebook Watch series. We chat about platonic queer friendships, wanting to be a positive representation for women of color and bisexual women, her lifelong friendship with Strangers creator and director Mia Lidofsky and the journey they've both taken from Season 1 to Season 2 of Strangers and beyond. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join...2018-09-0459 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast201: 20GayteenWelcome back to Lez Hang Out Season 2! Ellie and Leigh dive into the best things that 20Gayteen has blessed us with. We talk music from Hayley Kiyoko, Janelle Monae, Kehlani and Demi Lovato. Some of our favorite movies from Disobedience, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Oceans 8, Blockers and Call Me By Your Name, 20gayteen has blessed us all. And don't even get us started on TV: Wynonna Earp, Riverdale, Batwoman, Orange is the New Black and Queer Eye. It's a gay smorgasbord. New in Season 2: Live shows, a new theme song, sponsored advertising and guests galore! Subscribe to be...2018-09-0358 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast119: A Twist of Straight (Season 1 Finale)Leigh and Ellie answer the age old question: why do straight girls love lesbians? In episode 3 we discussed why lesbians love straight girls, but you can't ignore the other half of the equation. From lesbians being stand in boyfriends to fascination with lesbian sex and straight women who even have sex with lesbians, straight girls love lesbians and we love them too. If you or a loved one is struggling with straight girl addiction, so is Ellie and you're not alone! Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every...2018-06-2553 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastInt 2: PrideLeigh and Ellie talk about their first and favorite Prides. From the year Leigh and her wife got married to Ellie and her Boston queer friends oil wrestling in their backyard, they've got quite the Pride experiences. We also discuss our Pride pet peeves because everyone has them! Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and Instagram (@lezhangoutpod).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lezhangoutpod.2018-06-1143 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast118: Inside the Black Triangle featuring Rachael ZimmermanLeigh and Ellie hang out with Rachael Zimmerman (@rachaelzimmermanphotography), the Denver photojournalist behind Inside the Black Triangle (@insidetheblacktriangle), a photojournalism series exploring queer women beyond societal stereotypes. We chat about her favorite photo shoots, what it means to look queer, her experiences photographing women in South America and Cuba, and her chasing down Megan Rapinoe of course. If you're interested in being photographed for her series or following along, you can find her on Instagram @insidetheblacktriangle. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster...2018-05-2949 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast117: Invisi-BI-lity featuring Nicole PacentLeigh and Ellie hang out with actor, activist, and real-life bisexual Nicole Pacent (@NicolePacent). We chat about her experience on the well-known web series Anyone But Me, bi invisibility in the media, our embarrassing college faux-hawk days, and "The Kiss" poster that literally every queer girl had up in her dorm room. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and Instagram (@lezhangoutpod).Support this show http://supporter.acast...2018-05-151h 02
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast116: Lez-ssentials The Carmilla MovieBuckle up Creampuffs! Leigh and Ellie discuss the Carmilla Movie on this episode of Lez-ssentials, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Everyone's favorite lesbian vampire and human journalist and the gang from Silas University are back for their first full length movie. The Carmilla Movie is a 2017 movie starring Natasha Negovanlis as Carmilla and Elise Bauman as Laura Hollis. The movie comes from the Carmilla web series on KindaTV and has gained quite a following among queer audiences. Leigh and Ellie discuss their lack of a five year plan, Ellie's favorite...2018-05-011h 19
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastInt 1: Clexacon Recap 2018Leigh and Ellie talk about their favorite moments from Clexacon 2018, the largest media convention for LGBTQ people and allies. From getting to meet their favorite actresses, cosplay contests, recording a Drunk Lesbians Watch episode with Amanda Holland of Girlship TV and Ellie dancing with Isabella Gomez, Stephanie Beatriz, Nicole Pacent and Mandahla Rose at the Ascension after party, there were good times to be had by all. Most importantly, we got to meet quite a few of our listeners which was the highlight of our weekend. We can't wait to go back next year! Follow along on Twitter: Lez Han...2018-04-1639 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast115: Bury Your GaysLeigh and Ellie discuss Bury Your Gays and the impact of their first queer lady deaths. While gearing up for Clexacon, they reflect on the importance of positive representation. After last week's Bechloe episode, Leigh and Ellie facilitated a campaign to get Universal Studios to release the Bechloe kiss footage. Listeners can get their own #releasethekiss shirts and tank tops at bit.ly/lezshop. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod). Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and Instagram (@lezhangoutpod).Support this show http://supporter.ac...2018-04-0237 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast114: Fancy Pants Featuring Dapper Tomboy's Gabby Kirschberg and Natasha JahchanLeigh and Ellie hang out with Gabby Kirschberg(@gabkirsch) and Natasha Jahchan(@theonlynatasha), the curators of Dapper Tomboy, a style blog for people breaking barriers of gender biased fashion. We chat about doing away with the gender binary in fashion, our most embarrassing middle school fashion choices, Dapper Tomboy parties, how to dress for your body and how to find your most authentic style. You can find them on Instagram (@officialdappertomboy), Tumblr (@dappertomboy). Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida...2018-03-191h 00
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast113: Pros and Cons with the Founders of ClexaconLeigh and Ellie speak with the founders of Clexacon, the largest multi-fandom event for LGBTQ women & allies. Holly Winebarger and Danielle Jablonski along with Ashley Arnold put together this event after the devastating year in queer television in 2016 where a record number of queer women were killed off on network television. We talk Bury Your Gays, Clexa from the 100 and how a positive movement and space where queer women can celebrate and learn from the actresses, show runners and content creators we know and love. If you're going to Clexacon, come see Ellie and Leigh at their Podcast 101 Panel...2018-03-0548 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast112: Lez-ssentials Imagine Me and YouLeigh and Ellie dive into Imagine Me & You for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. Imagine Me & You is a 2005 British rom com starring Piper Perabo as Rachel and Lena Headey as Luce. Leigh and Ellie love this movie and have a lot to say about love at first sight, British accents, why this florist is everywhere and the ridiculous DDR scene. Lez-ssentials comes complete with an Imagine Me & You drinking game because every lesbian movie should be accompanied by heavy drinking. This episode also comes with their...2018-02-201h 19
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast111: Gayed MagnetsLeigh and Ellie discuss the mysterious force we like to call gay magnetism that brings us together even when we don't necessarily know we're gay yet, gaydar and how to tell if a girl is queer or not. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and Instagram (@lezhangoutpod).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lezhangoutpod.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...2018-02-0546 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast104: Lez-ssentials D.E.B.S.Leigh and Ellie dive into D.E.B.S. for their first Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. They have a lot to say about Amy Bradshaw (Amy Foster) our favorite plaid skirted lesbian spy and her irresistible super villain lover Lucy Diamond (Jordana Brewster). Lez-ssentials comes complete with a D.E.B.S. drinking game because every lesbian movie should be accompanied by heavy drinking. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) an...2017-10-301h 07