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My Dad Stole My LimelightWill Kostakis on empowering the next generation of readers and writersIn this episode, I sit with YA and Children’s Author and Speaker Will Kostakis (he/him). We discuss Will’s latest award-winning novel We Could Be Something, the importance of libraries for readers and writers, how to support Queer authors when you don't have the money to buy their books, Queer visibility in schools, Will coming out via his writing and empowering each other to grow and evolve! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com ...2025-04-1658 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightWill Kostakis on empowering the next generation of readers and writersIn this episode, I sit with YA and Children’s Author and Speaker Will Kostakis (he/him). We discuss Will’s latest award-winning novel We Could Be Something, the importance of libraries for readers and writers, how to support Queer authors when you don't have the money to buy their books, Queer visibility in schools, Will coming out via his writing and empowering each other to grow and evolve! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com ...2025-04-1658 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightLukas Meintjes on freedom and fear coexistingIn this episode, I sit with Performer, Producer and Comedian Lukas Meintjes (he/him). We discuss Lukas growing up gay in Zimbabwe, his extended run of If You’re From Africa? at the Adelaide Fringe and upcoming run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the factors outside of our control when coming out, criminalized homosexuality and how those beliefs are carried down generations, the ongoing process of being out and proud, parents who encourage you to be yourself without realising, and we hear from Lukas’ mum, Noeleen! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren...2025-04-011h 01My Dad Stole My LimelightLukas Meintjes on freedom and fear coexistingIn this episode, I sit with Performer, Producer and Comedian Lukas Meintjes (he/him). We discuss Lukas growing up gay in Zimbabwe, his extended run of If You’re From Africa? at the Adelaide Fringe and upcoming run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the factors outside of our control when coming out, criminalized homosexuality and how those beliefs are carried down generations, the ongoing process of being out and proud, parents who encourage you to be yourself without realising, and we hear from Lukas’ mum, Noeleen! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren...2025-04-011h 01
My Dad Stole My LimelightChris Demos on having the most fun when speaking your truthIn this episode, I sit with Comedian and Podcaster, Chris Demos (he/him). We discuss the upcoming run for Chris at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — Actually Kinda Hot, Cyclone Alfred’s Old Queen status, using the term Queer as a way to say you’re part of something bigger, having the courage to come out when you never thought you would, the power you have to set boundaries when you come out, a dating app being an unexpected way to help young gay men, and how aniseed jelly beans are the worst! 🌈...2025-03-251h 00My Dad Stole My LimelightChris Demos on having the most fun when speaking your truthIn this episode, I sit with Comedian and Podcaster, Chris Demos (he/him). We discuss the upcoming run for Chris at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — Actually Kinda Hot, Cyclone Alfred’s Old Queen status, using the term Queer as a way to say you’re part of something bigger, having the courage to come out when you never thought you would, the power you have to set boundaries when you come out, a dating app being an unexpected way to help young gay men, and how aniseed jelly beans are the worst! 🌈...2025-03-251h 00
My Dad Stole My LimelightAlayne Dick on why being a mystery is so powerfulIn this episode, I sit with Writer and Comedian (and hopefully my future BFF) Alayne Dick (she/her). Via a disconnected mic on my end and a dodgy internet connection on Alayne’s (but the show must go on, and go on it did, the content is worth it because Alayne is wonderful) we discussed Alayne’s upcoming shows in Australia — bringing her show Purple is the Gayest Colour to Adelaide and Melbourne, people assuming we are straight, starting rumours about ourselves, Alayne’s incredible ability to have zero celebrity crushes, alt comedy vs mainstream comedy, becoming the quee...2025-03-1953 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightAlayne Dick on why being a mystery is so powerfulIn this episode, I sit with Writer and Comedian (and hopefully my future BFF) Alayne Dick (she/her). Via a disconnected mic on my end and a dodgy internet connection on Alayne’s (but the show must go on, and go on it did, the content is worth it because Alayne is wonderful) we discussed Alayne’s upcoming shows in Australia — bringing her show Purple is the Gayest Colour to Adelaide and Melbourne, people assuming we are straight, starting rumours about ourselves, Alayne’s incredible ability to have zero celebrity crushes, alt comedy vs mainstream comedy, becoming the quee...2025-03-1953 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightRae White on community, resistance, reciprocity and restIn this episode, I sit with writer, poet, picture book author, educator and zine maker Rae White (they/them). We discuss Rae’s poetry collections, their first picture book All The Colours Of The Rainbow, our love for trans and gender-diverse people, counteracting hate with intentional creativity, finding ways to be in our body again, the privilege of being out and proud and the significance of The Mummy films in our lives! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com 2025-03-041h 02My Dad Stole My LimelightRae White on community, resistance, reciprocity and restIn this episode, I sit with writer, poet, picture book author, educator and zine maker Rae White (they/them). We discuss Rae’s poetry collections, their first picture book All The Colours Of The Rainbow, our love for trans and gender-diverse people, counteracting hate with intentional creativity, finding ways to be in our body again, the privilege of being out and proud and the significance of The Mummy films in our lives! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com 2025-03-041h 02
My Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Joanne TsungIn this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by comedian, writer, and MDSML favourite, Joanne Tsung (she/her)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Stef. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com 🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest: -Follow Joanne on Instagram: @jtsung -Check...2025-02-0433 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Joanne TsungIn this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by comedian, writer, and MDSML favourite, Joanne Tsung (she/her)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Stef. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com 🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest: -Follow Joanne on Instagram: @jtsung -Check...2025-02-0433 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightMaryze on actively choosing discomfort in order to growIn this episode, I sit with bilingual singer, songwriter and performer Maryze (she/they). We discuss the fluidity of gender identity, figuring it out as we go and not having to limit ourselves, deconditioning from the cis heteronormative lifestyle, where we choose to invest our time and energy, rebellion becoming habitual, hanging onto childlike joy and wonder and embodying a side of ourself that has no shame! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -TIP Lauren to say...2025-01-2154 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightMaryze on actively choosing discomfort in order to growIn this episode, I sit with bilingual singer, songwriter and performer Maryze (she/they). We discuss the fluidity of gender identity, figuring it out as we go and not having to limit ourselves, deconditioning from the cis heteronormative lifestyle, where we choose to invest our time and energy, rebellion becoming habitual, hanging onto childlike joy and wonder and embodying a side of ourself that has no shame! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -TIP Lauren to say...2025-01-2154 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightFrankie Fearce on not just coming out… but coming out swingingIn this episode, I sit with comedian (and world’s most iconic forklift driver) Frankie Fearce (she/they). CW: I am so very grateful for the honesty that Frankie shared her story with. Some listeners may want a heads-up that they talk about religious trauma and suicide in this episode. As always, LGBTQIA+ resources are linked below. We discuss Frankie’s satirical character comedy show DAZZA, making a conscious effort to live in Queer community, experimenting with labels until we find the right fit for us, homecoming moments on dancefloors, unlearning who we...2025-01-081h 09My Dad Stole My LimelightFrankie Fearce on not just coming out… but coming out swingingIn this episode, I sit with comedian (and world’s most iconic forklift driver) Frankie Fearce (she/they). CW: I am so very grateful for the honesty that Frankie shared her story with. Some listeners may want a heads-up that they talk about religious trauma and suicide in this episode. As always, LGBTQIA+ resources are linked below. We discuss Frankie’s satirical character comedy show DAZZA, making a conscious effort to live in Queer community, experimenting with labels until we find the right fit for us, homecoming moments on dancefloors, unlearning who we...2025-01-081h 09
My Dad Stole My LimelightNoah Holland on sending love to the younger versions of ourselvesIn this episode, I sit with comedian and musician Noah Holland (he/they). We discuss relating to TV show and movie characters, the importance of having a “cool cousin”, performing as our full selves, the fear of how we will be perceived after coming out, code-switching via our drink orders, how Sprite is queerer than Coca-Cola and queer comedian elders who paved the way for us! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the...2024-12-101h 00My Dad Stole My LimelightNoah Holland on sending love to the younger versions of ourselvesIn this episode, I sit with comedian and musician Noah Holland (he/they). We discuss relating to TV show and movie characters, the importance of having a “cool cousin”, performing as our full selves, the fear of how we will be perceived after coming out, code-switching via our drink orders, how Sprite is queerer than Coca-Cola and queer comedian elders who paved the way for us! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the...2024-12-101h 00My Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Jerrilynn SpearsIn these uncertain times, Jerrilynn Spears tells us what the woman of the future should be like. Ready to fuck shit up y’all? I know I am! In this instalment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by the world’s brightest and best drag performer, the only person who can outsing Hannah Montana, the tattoo on my buttcheek, co-host of Cut The Crease podcast and all-around legend and beauty, Jerrilynn Spears (she/they)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Abby. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow...2024-11-2636 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Jerrilynn SpearsIn these uncertain times, Jerrilynn Spears tells us what the woman of the future should be like. Ready to fuck shit up y’all? I know I am! In this instalment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by the world’s brightest and best drag performer, the only person who can outsing Hannah Montana, the tattoo on my buttcheek, co-host of Cut The Crease podcast and all-around legend and beauty, Jerrilynn Spears (she/they)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Abby. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow...2024-11-2636 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightJacob Jackman on how it’s okay to be cringeIn this episode, I sit with Comedian, Writer, Cartoonist and Podcaster, Jacob Jackman (he/him). We discuss The Artist’s Way and creating for play, the experiences of bisexual men and how they differ from women, partners who play an integral part in discovering our sexuality, becoming the cool older millennial, performing very queer comedy for a very hetero audience, being young queer kids in school and how not all the answers will come at once! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list...2024-11-1250 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightJacob Jackman on how it’s okay to be cringeIn this episode, I sit with Comedian, Writer, Cartoonist and Podcaster, Jacob Jackman (he/him). We discuss The Artist’s Way and creating for play, the experiences of bisexual men and how they differ from women, partners who play an integral part in discovering our sexuality, becoming the cool older millennial, performing very queer comedy for a very hetero audience, being young queer kids in school and how not all the answers will come at once! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list...2024-11-1250 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Trevor CampbellIn this instalment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by a wonderful, hilarious and super kind human/talented writer & host of award-winning You Made Me Queer, Trevor Campbell (he/him)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from DD (Doerthe Dolata). 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi, lauren deborah! shop: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -Say hi or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolem...2024-10-2936 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Trevor CampbellIn this instalment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by a wonderful, hilarious and super kind human/talented writer & host of award-winning You Made Me Queer, Trevor Campbell (he/him)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from DD (Doerthe Dolata). 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi, lauren deborah! shop: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -Say hi or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolem...2024-10-2936 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightBea Barbeau-Scurla on rebelling against the expectations put on usIn this episode, I sit with Comedian, Screenwriter and Producer Bea Barbeau-Scurla (she/they). We discuss Grub Comedy (every week in Melbourne), being open about sexuality from a young age, how women are beautiful, being interrogated about our sexuality, why parents should expose their kids to queer art and not limiting ourselves to the ideas we have always carried! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi, lauren deborah! shop: buymeacoffee.com...2024-10-1548 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightBea Barbeau-Scurla on rebelling against the expectations put on usIn this episode, I sit with Comedian, Screenwriter and Producer Bea Barbeau-Scurla (she/they). We discuss Grub Comedy (every week in Melbourne), being open about sexuality from a young age, how women are beautiful, being interrogated about our sexuality, why parents should expose their kids to queer art and not limiting ourselves to the ideas we have always carried! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi, lauren deborah! shop: buymeacoffee.com...2024-10-1548 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Steev LettsIn this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by hilarious, sassy, badass comedian and friend Steev Letts (he/him) as we celebrate the release of Endless Bummer, Steev’s brand-new comedy special! We also, of course, unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from the one and only Bradley Fung! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi, lauren deborah! shop: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -Say hi or share a...2024-10-0137 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Steev LettsIn this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by hilarious, sassy, badass comedian and friend Steev Letts (he/him) as we celebrate the release of Endless Bummer, Steev’s brand-new comedy special! We also, of course, unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from the one and only Bradley Fung! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi, lauren deborah! shop: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -Say hi or share a...2024-10-0137 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightKaren'Nicole Mitchell on the expansiveness of queernessIn this episode, I sit with Writer, Development Analyst and Fur Baby Mama, Karen'Nicole Mitchell (she/her). We discuss her flawless submission to a previous mailbag episode, the evolution of our cookie palates, coming out in different spaces and communities, entering chapters of our lives where we begin to explore who we are outwardly, the challenges of discovering identity while growing up in a large family, gratitude for queer elders who fought before us and bunny limelight stealing! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Joi...2024-09-1755 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightKaren'Nicole Mitchell on the expansiveness of queernessIn this episode, I sit with Writer, Development Analyst and Fur Baby Mama, Karen'Nicole Mitchell (she/her). We discuss her flawless submission to a previous mailbag episode, the evolution of our cookie palates, coming out in different spaces and communities, entering chapters of our lives where we begin to explore who we are outwardly, the challenges of discovering identity while growing up in a large family, gratitude for queer elders who fought before us and bunny limelight stealing! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Joi...2024-09-1755 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightMaddy Weeks on getting to meet themself over and over againIn this episode, I sit with comedian and content creator Maddy Weeks (they/them). We discuss favourite ice-cream flavours, Maddy’s journey into comedy, being allies before coming out, gender envy, coming out on stage via a ukulele song, repressing parts of ourselves as children and having the courage to unlearn being an actor in our own life to become our truest selves! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi...2024-09-031h 06My Dad Stole My LimelightMaddy Weeks on getting to meet themself over and over againIn this episode, I sit with comedian and content creator Maddy Weeks (they/them). We discuss favourite ice-cream flavours, Maddy’s journey into comedy, being allies before coming out, gender envy, coming out on stage via a ukulele song, repressing parts of ourselves as children and having the courage to unlearn being an actor in our own life to become our truest selves! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi...2024-09-031h 06
My Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Ava ValIn this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by talented and hilarious comedian, musician, and actress, Ava Val (she/her). We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — our first anonymous story! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi, lauren deborah! shop: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -Say hi or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com 🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest: -Watch Ava’s brand new comedy...2024-08-2744 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Ava ValIn this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by talented and hilarious comedian, musician, and actress, Ava Val (she/her). We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — our first anonymous story! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -Tip or buy something from the hi, lauren deborah! shop: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -Say hi or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com 🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest: -Watch Ava’s brand new comedy...2024-08-2744 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E10: Nathan HareNathan Hare is one of the kindest, warmest, most delightful people—both IRL and on the internet. The sole reason anyone should remain on social media is to keep up with his twitter and instagram which are the funniest in my opinion. It was an absolute pleasure to bring Nathan in for the season finale and chat being bicons. We discussed finding people at a certain time in your life when you feel ready to come out, and how those two factors can align like magic exactly when we need them to. We chatted about goi...2022-07-0549 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E10: Nathan HareNathan Hare is one of the kindest, warmest, most delightful people—both IRL and on the internet. The sole reason anyone should remain on social media is to keep up with his twitter and instagram which are the funniest in my opinion. It was an absolute pleasure to bring Nathan in for the season finale and chat being bicons. We discussed finding people at a certain time in your life when you feel ready to come out, and how those two factors can align like magic exactly when we need them to. We chatted about goi...2022-07-0549 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E9: Andrea JinI saw Andrea perform recently, for the first time since the pandemimoore, and she spoke about her bisexuality for my first time hearing it and it filled me with joy to be able to congratulate her after the show on her coming out. While we emphasise that you don’t owe coming out to anyone, it was still awesome to be able to share this experience, of not really coming out but rather saying it on stage, with Andrea and seeing the joy in her sitting across from me in her being her full self during this recording. Andrea is...2022-06-2854 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E9: Andrea JinI saw Andrea perform recently, for the first time since the pandemimoore, and she spoke about her bisexuality for my first time hearing it and it filled me with joy to be able to congratulate her after the show on her coming out. While we emphasise that you don’t owe coming out to anyone, it was still awesome to be able to share this experience, of not really coming out but rather saying it on stage, with Andrea and seeing the joy in her sitting across from me in her being her full self during this recording. Andrea is...2022-06-2854 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E8: Julya with JennaThe day this is released is the day you can catch Julya (and past guest Steev Letts) at Hecklers in Victoria for the PRIDE SHOW! *air horn* —please forgive my silliness in getting the date wrong and acting like it wasn’t the same day during recording. Listening to this after the release day? Check out another show Julya is doing via their IG. In this episode, I get to meet comedian Julya Van Der Sloot and their friend since childhood, Jenna. Julya discusses their gender and sexuality journey and how it has evolved over...2022-06-2151 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E8: Julya with JennaThe day this is released is the day you can catch Julya (and past guest Steev Letts) at Hecklers in Victoria for the PRIDE SHOW! *air horn* —please forgive my silliness in getting the date wrong and acting like it wasn’t the same day during recording. Listening to this after the release day? Check out another show Julya is doing via their IG. In this episode, I get to meet comedian Julya Van Der Sloot and their friend since childhood, Jenna. Julya discusses their gender and sexuality journey and how it has evolved over...2022-06-2151 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E7: Soo JeongWhat a bloody treat it was to sit with Soo Jeong this week. Adding to the shortlist of one-on-one interviews I have done, Soo and I got to connect and share her experiences coming out later in life, the importance of cutting ties with some people from chapters before she came out in order to start fresh, and the ways in which she found to be herself before she maybe really realized she was doing it. I so appreciate Soo’s ability and willingness to be open and vulnerable while giving us a huge laugh, too. We spoke about sil...2022-05-3158 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E7: Soo JeongWhat a bloody treat it was to sit with Soo Jeong this week. Adding to the shortlist of one-on-one interviews I have done, Soo and I got to connect and share her experiences coming out later in life, the importance of cutting ties with some people from chapters before she came out in order to start fresh, and the ways in which she found to be herself before she maybe really realized she was doing it. I so appreciate Soo’s ability and willingness to be open and vulnerable while giving us a huge laugh, too. We spoke about sil...2022-05-3158 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E6: Erin with JessIt was a pleasure to sit with Erin and her emotional support bisexual, Jess, to chat about Erin’s coming into her asexuality. Erin chatted about how the isolation of the pandemic and the “youths of the internet” made it more accessible for her to come to a better understanding and pride in being ace. This chat was full of pure joy and power from Erin (and I, Lauren, use those exact words many times). There is something just so magical hearing someone so fucking in their element and this episode is just that. Erin...2022-05-2455 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E6: Erin with JessIt was a pleasure to sit with Erin and her emotional support bisexual, Jess, to chat about Erin’s coming into her asexuality. Erin chatted about how the isolation of the pandemic and the “youths of the internet” made it more accessible for her to come to a better understanding and pride in being ace. This chat was full of pure joy and power from Erin (and I, Lauren, use those exact words many times). There is something just so magical hearing someone so fucking in their element and this episode is just that. Erin...2022-05-2455 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E5: Mallory Gallant with Valerie Pierce & Kelsey SchimpfThis week’s guest joined the recording by announcing “I wore this for you” and stood up to reveal a sweater with the triple goddess moon symbol with “not a phase” written underneath and the whole damn thing was the colours of the bisexual flag. So yes, I am kind of obsessed with her. Mallory Gallant is a writer, producer, comedian, and Project Manager with Comedy Here Often? (helllllllllo am I interviewing the boss of the pod? maybe). In this episode, she is joined by her long-time best friends Valerie and Kelsey, and there is an...2022-05-171h 03My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E5: Mallory Gallant with Valerie Pierce & Kelsey SchimpfThis week’s guest joined the recording by announcing “I wore this for you” and stood up to reveal a sweater with the triple goddess moon symbol with “not a phase” written underneath and the whole damn thing was the colours of the bisexual flag. So yes, I am kind of obsessed with her. Mallory Gallant is a writer, producer, comedian, and Project Manager with Comedy Here Often? (helllllllllo am I interviewing the boss of the pod? maybe). In this episode, she is joined by her long-time best friends Valerie and Kelsey, and there is an...2022-05-171h 03
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E4: GenderMeowster with TransCapybaraOnce upon a recent time, LD was a guest on Genderful, a talk show about gender hosted by GenderMeowster (they/them), a nonbinary Twitch streamer, YouTuber, Podcaster, and more! It was such a pleasure to sit and talk with Meowster and a special privilege to be welcomed into such a wonderful space on the internet. In this week’s episode, I got to flip it and host GenderMeowster and their wife TransCapybara (she/her) on My Dad Stole My Limelight to talk about their coming out experiences. We discuss the comradery of how many people ha...2022-05-101h 01My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E4: GenderMeowster with TransCapybaraOnce upon a recent time, LD was a guest on Genderful, a talk show about gender hosted by GenderMeowster (they/them), a nonbinary Twitch streamer, YouTuber, Podcaster, and more! It was such a pleasure to sit and talk with Meowster and a special privilege to be welcomed into such a wonderful space on the internet. In this week’s episode, I got to flip it and host GenderMeowster and their wife TransCapybara (she/her) on My Dad Stole My Limelight to talk about their coming out experiences. We discuss the comradery of how many people ha...2022-05-101h 01
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E3: Maud Mostly with RyanThis week's episode is something I have been looking forward to ever since I met Maud. Maud Mostly is an artist, educator & writer, a member of the music-based collective @theotherteam (dedicated to uplifting, amplifying, and supporting underrepresented/historically excluded artists) and host of Queer Trivia Night which raises funds for various amazing causes, not to mention has built a community for us all throughout trying times and beyond. Maud aims to spread and build queer joy throughout their various projects, and it is felt by every one of us in their orbit. Maud is wise, kind...2022-05-031h 07My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E3: Maud Mostly with RyanThis week's episode is something I have been looking forward to ever since I met Maud. Maud Mostly is an artist, educator & writer, a member of the music-based collective @theotherteam (dedicated to uplifting, amplifying, and supporting underrepresented/historically excluded artists) and host of Queer Trivia Night which raises funds for various amazing causes, not to mention has built a community for us all throughout trying times and beyond. Maud aims to spread and build queer joy throughout their various projects, and it is felt by every one of us in their orbit. Maud is wise, kind...2022-05-031h 07
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E2: Amanda Golob with Abby IsaacoffAfter meeting Amanda G through the powers of the internet, getting to guest on her amazing podcast Near and Queer To My Heart — a podcast for more than just the piece you get of a performer on stage, a place for queer people to tell their stories, a space for really getting to know them — I got to have her on this podcast! Amanda is an extremely talented comedian based in New Orleans and is joined by fellow comedian Abbey Isaacoff in this episode speaking about finding your people through comedy, connecting with people who love and acce...2022-04-2643 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E2: Amanda Golob with Abby IsaacoffAfter meeting Amanda G through the powers of the internet, getting to guest on her amazing podcast Near and Queer To My Heart — a podcast for more than just the piece you get of a performer on stage, a place for queer people to tell their stories, a space for really getting to know them — I got to have her on this podcast! Amanda is an extremely talented comedian based in New Orleans and is joined by fellow comedian Abbey Isaacoff in this episode speaking about finding your people through comedy, connecting with people who love and acce...2022-04-2643 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E1: Sasha Mark with Danielle KayaharaThe first interview of the season is just a delight, joined by Sasha Mark and Danielle Kayahara. Buckle up for a belly laugh and warm hug all in one as Sasha returns after being a guest of a guest with Skye, to tell their own story of coming out, not exactly as planned at first. Sasha shares how that is an ongoing, wonderful journey of being gay and queer while continuing to explore being gender fluid and two-spirit in his journey. As is a bit of a running theme in this podcast, Sasha and Danielle are...2022-04-1953 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS3 E1: Sasha Mark with Danielle KayaharaThe first interview of the season is just a delight, joined by Sasha Mark and Danielle Kayahara. Buckle up for a belly laugh and warm hug all in one as Sasha returns after being a guest of a guest with Skye, to tell their own story of coming out, not exactly as planned at first. Sasha shares how that is an ongoing, wonderful journey of being gay and queer while continuing to explore being gender fluid and two-spirit in his journey. As is a bit of a running theme in this podcast, Sasha and Danielle are...2022-04-1953 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightRocket Man! with Lauren and her DadWhen the podcast began, I (Lauren) was still healing, still questioning, still finding my way. I was bitter and resentful. A lot of that still remains true, but now I live without the bitterness and resentment and instead with all of the love in my heart. I have an abundance of gratitude for my Dad for paving the way, and opening doors for me. I have gratitude to him for not stealing my limelight, but rather, shedding some light on what a happy queer adult life could be — shedding the light on who I could be by sh...2022-04-1239 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightRocket Man! with Lauren and her DadWhen the podcast began, I (Lauren) was still healing, still questioning, still finding my way. I was bitter and resentful. A lot of that still remains true, but now I live without the bitterness and resentment and instead with all of the love in my heart. I have an abundance of gratitude for my Dad for paving the way, and opening doors for me. I have gratitude to him for not stealing my limelight, but rather, shedding some light on what a happy queer adult life could be — shedding the light on who I could be by sh...2022-04-1239 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E10: Al Val with JoshSeason Two and our journeys come full circle with a virtual reunion this week. You can feel all of the love in the zoom room while we gush over the captivation that is this week's guest, Al Val. Al came out initially on stage in front of 200 people in the comedy club Lauren used to manage and this episode reunites Al, Lauren and Al's friend Josh Elijah who was also a comedian on the show that night. If Al Val is in your life, you are blessed. There is one word to describe...2021-09-0758 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E10: Al Val with JoshSeason Two and our journeys come full circle with a virtual reunion this week. You can feel all of the love in the zoom room while we gush over the captivation that is this week's guest, Al Val. Al came out initially on stage in front of 200 people in the comedy club Lauren used to manage and this episode reunites Al, Lauren and Al's friend Josh Elijah who was also a comedian on the show that night. If Al Val is in your life, you are blessed. There is one word to describe...2021-09-0758 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E9: Madden with TravisMadden is a writer, general radical lover and Lauren's conscience -- educating and inspiring her since the day they met. Lauren and Madden have been in each others' lives for 10+ years now and have seen each other through many phases of life including career changes, overseas moves, being roommates and more. It was such an (emotional) pleasure to share this chat with y'all and welcome someone I consider a brother onto the pod. This episode takes a slightly different approach and is very much a conversation centered around community, and "how trans masc and AFAB...2021-08-3154 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E9: Madden with TravisMadden is a writer, general radical lover and Lauren's conscience -- educating and inspiring her since the day they met. Lauren and Madden have been in each others' lives for 10+ years now and have seen each other through many phases of life including career changes, overseas moves, being roommates and more. It was such an (emotional) pleasure to share this chat with y'all and welcome someone I consider a brother onto the pod. This episode takes a slightly different approach and is very much a conversation centered around community, and "how trans masc and AFAB...2021-08-3154 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E8: Sam Merryfull with LauraLauren lives out her Sliding Doors moment with this week's guest, her childhood boyfriend and loved family friend, Sam Merryfull. Sam and Lauren reflect on growing up in their small town, and the significance of leaving to find their true selves. Sam and Lauren dated when they were in Primary School and have remained friends ever since. Listen for the juicy details of why they broke up... Sam is a walking ray of sunshine, giving you daily doses of happiness and fierceness on his Instagram where he has posted fabulous queer joy every day of S...2021-08-2447 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E8: Sam Merryfull with LauraLauren lives out her Sliding Doors moment with this week's guest, her childhood boyfriend and loved family friend, Sam Merryfull. Sam and Lauren reflect on growing up in their small town, and the significance of leaving to find their true selves. Sam and Lauren dated when they were in Primary School and have remained friends ever since. Listen for the juicy details of why they broke up... Sam is a walking ray of sunshine, giving you daily doses of happiness and fierceness on his Instagram where he has posted fabulous queer joy every day of S...2021-08-2447 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E7: Steev Letts with AshleyAll hail the Burger Queen! In this instalment of MDSML, Lauren is reunited with her dear friend Steev Letts, who you might recognise from Lauren's several other interview segments. Steev has supported every single creative endeavour Lauren has done, having been a guest on every one of them. The most noteworthy might be when they ate burgers to the point of physical illness on Comedy Here Often's YouTube channel. Honestly, Steev, you are the best fucking sport. I love you. Despite having chatted together in a digital (and IRL) setting many times, this is by...2021-08-1752 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E7: Steev Letts with AshleyAll hail the Burger Queen! In this instalment of MDSML, Lauren is reunited with her dear friend Steev Letts, who you might recognise from Lauren's several other interview segments. Steev has supported every single creative endeavour Lauren has done, having been a guest on every one of them. The most noteworthy might be when they ate burgers to the point of physical illness on Comedy Here Often's YouTube channel. Honestly, Steev, you are the best fucking sport. I love you. Despite having chatted together in a digital (and IRL) setting many times, this is by...2021-08-1752 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E6: Tahlia and XantheaLauren is reunited with two of her fav fellow 'Aussies Abroad' for this conversation zoomed in from beautiful BC. Tahlia and Xanthea are creators and podcasters who chatted with Lauren about their coming out and gender journeys with each other in their relationship. They are both very honest and frank about the thoughts that went through their minds both in their own journeys and being on the receiving end of coming out news from a partner. This conversation is insightful and educational on all things gender, and dare we say (or rather "I say" -- this is...2021-08-1052 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E6: Tahlia and XantheaLauren is reunited with two of her fav fellow 'Aussies Abroad' for this conversation zoomed in from beautiful BC. Tahlia and Xanthea are creators and podcasters who chatted with Lauren about their coming out and gender journeys with each other in their relationship. They are both very honest and frank about the thoughts that went through their minds both in their own journeys and being on the receiving end of coming out news from a partner. This conversation is insightful and educational on all things gender, and dare we say (or rather "I say" -- this is...2021-08-1052 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E5: Eman El-Husseini with Maysoon ZayidThis week's guest is none other than Lauren's favourite (favourite human, favourite handbag designer, favourite badass comedian...) Eman El-Husseini. Eman speaks openly and hilariously and is real with us about the not-so-easy parts of coming out. Eman is a proud Palestinian, Muslim woman and speaks on her experiences coming out to her family, friends and fellow comedians. Eman is a comedian, podcast host and half of The El-Salomons - a love story of her and her wife Jess Salomon. Eman is joined by her mentor and friend Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon is an actress...2021-08-0359 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E5: Eman El-Husseini with Maysoon ZayidThis week's guest is none other than Lauren's favourite (favourite human, favourite handbag designer, favourite badass comedian...) Eman El-Husseini. Eman speaks openly and hilariously and is real with us about the not-so-easy parts of coming out. Eman is a proud Palestinian, Muslim woman and speaks on her experiences coming out to her family, friends and fellow comedians. Eman is a comedian, podcast host and half of The El-Salomons - a love story of her and her wife Jess Salomon. Eman is joined by her mentor and friend Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon is an actress...2021-08-0359 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E4: Steve Sidi with LizMove over Stanley Tucci and Cher in the movie Burlesque, Stove and Lauren are coming in HOT to claim their place on that throne! Steve Sidi (or as he is affectionally known as -- Stove) is one of Lauren's best friends and dearest souls. They have worked together over many years at various places creating comedy magic but the thing they are most proud of is their relationship to the movie Burlesque as it is an incredibly accurate depiction of their actual future. Steve's voice is a warm hug and he is here to tell you you...2021-07-2752 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E4: Steve Sidi with LizMove over Stanley Tucci and Cher in the movie Burlesque, Stove and Lauren are coming in HOT to claim their place on that throne! Steve Sidi (or as he is affectionally known as -- Stove) is one of Lauren's best friends and dearest souls. They have worked together over many years at various places creating comedy magic but the thing they are most proud of is their relationship to the movie Burlesque as it is an incredibly accurate depiction of their actual future. Steve's voice is a warm hug and he is here to tell you you...2021-07-2752 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E3: Gaby Dunn with CheyanneAs you might know (and maybe that's how you made your way here - hi! welcome! nice to meet you!) Gaby Dunn has been entertaining and educating us for years through their podcasts Just Between Us and Bad with Money (season 8 out now!), as well as through their social media and writing. side note: read Bad With Money, Gaby's book - it talks about money in the most helpful and easy to understand way, that isn't scary - hooray! Gaby sat down to talk about their coming out journey and was joined by their sister - Writer, Ch...2021-07-2058 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E3: Gaby Dunn with CheyanneAs you might know (and maybe that's how you made your way here - hi! welcome! nice to meet you!) Gaby Dunn has been entertaining and educating us for years through their podcasts Just Between Us and Bad with Money (season 8 out now!), as well as through their social media and writing. side note: read Bad With Money, Gaby's book - it talks about money in the most helpful and easy to understand way, that isn't scary - hooray! Gaby sat down to talk about their coming out journey and was joined by their sister - Writer, Ch...2021-07-2058 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E2: Karla Marx with Bitch SassidyThis week's guest is the reason Lauren's highlighter is on point (or rather that highlighter exists in Lauren's make-up routine at all) and for that reason we know she is a freaking angel - it's Karla Marx. Karla talks about coming out as a pansexual, trans, lesbian. Her wife Bitch Sassidy who is Karla's guest joins as they both talk about coming out to someone you're in love with, and how that support and open communication, in turn, helps with your discovery and learning as well as helping to come out to others in your life. Karla...2021-07-1351 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E2: Karla Marx with Bitch SassidyThis week's guest is the reason Lauren's highlighter is on point (or rather that highlighter exists in Lauren's make-up routine at all) and for that reason we know she is a freaking angel - it's Karla Marx. Karla talks about coming out as a pansexual, trans, lesbian. Her wife Bitch Sassidy who is Karla's guest joins as they both talk about coming out to someone you're in love with, and how that support and open communication, in turn, helps with your discovery and learning as well as helping to come out to others in your life. Karla...2021-07-1351 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E1: Sera Kaşıkçı with SydneyYou first met Sera Kaşıkçı in Season One as the guest of Jerrilynn, and she is back with her own episode because everyone instantly fell in love with her - if you don't know already you will soon realise why! This is such a fun and powerful conversation between strong bisexual women and Sera has so much to say on coming out and sexuality that makes Lauren wish Sera came into her life a lot sooner. SO MUCH YES! BINGO! YAHTZEE! AHAH! Sera also touches on her coming out experience with her family and how...2021-07-0652 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS2 E1: Sera Kaşıkçı with SydneyYou first met Sera Kaşıkçı in Season One as the guest of Jerrilynn, and she is back with her own episode because everyone instantly fell in love with her - if you don't know already you will soon realise why! This is such a fun and powerful conversation between strong bisexual women and Sera has so much to say on coming out and sexuality that makes Lauren wish Sera came into her life a lot sooner. SO MUCH YES! BINGO! YAHTZEE! AHAH! Sera also touches on her coming out experience with her family and how...2021-07-0652 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightThe Bitch Is Back! with Lauren Deborah and Thomas QuirkHost and Producer Lauren Deborah sits down with Writer and Audio Producer Thomas Quirk to recap their thoughts on Season One, their vision for Season Two and all the gratitude, growth and giggles in between. This episode acts as the perfect segway from season to season and the perfect way to update you on where they are at (ya know like, in their heads and hearts). This podcast happens thanks to the hard work from both of these babes and it wouldn't be what it is without them, their friendship and their creative bond. Grab...2021-06-2957 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightThe Bitch Is Back! with Lauren Deborah and Thomas QuirkHost and Producer Lauren Deborah sits down with Writer and Audio Producer Thomas Quirk to recap their thoughts on Season One, their vision for Season Two and all the gratitude, growth and giggles in between. This episode acts as the perfect segway from season to season and the perfect way to update you on where they are at (ya know like, in their heads and hearts). This podcast happens thanks to the hard work from both of these babes and it wouldn't be what it is without them, their friendship and their creative bond. Grab...2021-06-2957 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightSeason Two Trailer!Season Two coming June 29th 2021! Email us: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com Follow the pod: Twitter / Instagram Creator/Producer/Host: Lauren Deborah Twitter / Instagram Writer/Audio Producer: Thomas Quirk Twitter / Instagram Art: Raphë Music: Shawn Kangro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0401 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E10: Thomas Quirk with RaphaëlThis week's guest is such a huge part of the podcast coming together and coming to life - it is Thomas Quirk - Writer & Audio Producer for MDSMLpod! Thomas talks about coming out several times as different things and also discusses how ultimately we continue to come out our whole lives whenever we meet new people - so who are we doing that for and is it necessary? As always, Thomas shares beautiful words and wisdom that we can all learn a lot from. Check out Thomas' IG below for some amazing writing and more l...2021-04-1347 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E10: Thomas Quirk with RaphaëlThis week's guest is such a huge part of the podcast coming together and coming to life - it is Thomas Quirk - Writer & Audio Producer for MDSMLpod! Thomas talks about coming out several times as different things and also discusses how ultimately we continue to come out our whole lives whenever we meet new people - so who are we doing that for and is it necessary? As always, Thomas shares beautiful words and wisdom that we can all learn a lot from. Check out Thomas' IG below for some amazing writing and more l...2021-04-1347 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E9: Shawn with AnnaLauren is joined this week by creator of the MDSML theme music, dear friend and "Anatomy Man to Baby Daddy" - Shawn. Shawn brings with him Anna and the episode focuses on them coming out to each other and the magic of decades of friendship. Shawn and Anna met when they were seventeen in university and now share a family with each other. This conversation is full of amazing advice, lovely reflections and adorable anecdotes of awkward teenage years right through to present day. The soulmate type relationship that Shawn and Anna have is truly one we...2021-04-0647 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E9: Shawn with AnnaLauren is joined this week by creator of the MDSML theme music, dear friend and "Anatomy Man to Baby Daddy" - Shawn. Shawn brings with him Anna and the episode focuses on them coming out to each other and the magic of decades of friendship. Shawn and Anna met when they were seventeen in university and now share a family with each other. This conversation is full of amazing advice, lovely reflections and adorable anecdotes of awkward teenage years right through to present day. The soulmate type relationship that Shawn and Anna have is truly one we...2021-04-0647 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E8: Ella Maree with Gabby"Guys, gals, non-binary pals" - we love you all. This is a super special episode where Lauren interviews her niece Ella Maree, who came out to her recently as a fellow bisexual. Ella is joined by her first Tinder date turned great friend Gabby, and Lauren feels super old around these two woke Gen Z'ers. We talk about how Tik Tok and High School Musical have been so helpful for Ella and Lauren discovering their sexuality and how this generation (and sometimes the internet) are changing the world for the better. (P.S Zac Efron 4EVA) 2021-03-3038 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E8: Ella Maree with Gabby"Guys, gals, non-binary pals" - we love you all. This is a super special episode where Lauren interviews her niece Ella Maree, who came out to her recently as a fellow bisexual. Ella is joined by her first Tinder date turned great friend Gabby, and Lauren feels super old around these two woke Gen Z'ers. We talk about how Tik Tok and High School Musical have been so helpful for Ella and Lauren discovering their sexuality and how this generation (and sometimes the internet) are changing the world for the better. (P.S Zac Efron 4EVA) 2021-03-3038 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E7: Dust with Kya DuboisHey Momma! This week's guest is drag artist and singer/songwriter Dust/David. Dust talks about their experience as a non-binary, pansexual, aromantic person and how they first came out in highschool to childhood friend Kya. This episode explores (practically) life long friendships and the importance of lifting each other up in all aspects of life together especially when coming out and discovering sexuality. Kya and David's friendship is really special and this is a lovely conversation. (We may also talk about Star Wars a little... so there is that). Email us: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com2021-03-2350 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E6: Raphë with LianaThis week we meet Raphë - a queer performance and plastician artist who also happens to have designed the podcast logo and live downstairs from Lauren. Raphë has an incredible story of overcoming expectations throughout your life and upbringing, and discovering yourself by expressing yourself - through art and performance. He is truly such a wonderful person to hear the perspective of. Raphë is joined by one of his best friends Liana. Together they have shared world travel, homes and artist sharehouses, photography, art and more! This friendship is so lovely and a great example of...2021-03-1646 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E6: Raphë with LianaThis week we meet Raphë - a queer performance and plastician artist who also happens to have designed the podcast logo and live downstairs from Lauren. Raphë has an incredible story of overcoming expectations throughout your life and upbringing, and discovering yourself by expressing yourself - through art and performance. He is truly such a wonderful person to hear the perspective of. Raphë is joined by one of his best friends Liana. Together they have shared world travel, homes and artist sharehouses, photography, art and more! This friendship is so lovely and a great example of...2021-03-1646 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E5: Skye Portman with Sasha MarkThis week we have a very special episode for you. Some things are said for the first time during this conversation and it was an absolute honour to be a part of it and make the space for this to happen. Thank you to guest Skye Portman for your love, friendship and trust. (Check out Skye's stuff - she is a phenomenal photographer and videographer of music, portraits and comedy, and the creator of A Day In The Laugh photography project!) Skye is joined by the lovely Sasha Mark (stand up comedian, GM of Blind Tiger), and...2021-03-0943 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E4: The Established, Shanda LeerEver wondered what it would be like for Lauren to interview an even more iconic bisexual than herself, who also happens to be her longest running ever crush? Wonder no more! This week's guest is co-host of the podcast Where The Big Boys Game and an international drag sensation, it's @itsshandaleer! In Lauren's first one on one interview we discuss coming out multiple times, love for Nova Scotia, the atrocity of bi-erasure and more. Listen along for a cute little chat and very likely the only time Lauren will ever feel lost for words. Email...2021-03-0240 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E4: The Established, Shanda LeerEver wondered what it would be like for Lauren to interview an even more iconic bisexual than herself, who also happens to be her longest running ever crush? Wonder no more! This week's guest is co-host of the podcast Where The Big Boys Game and an international drag sensation, it's @itsshandaleer! In Lauren's first one on one interview we discuss coming out multiple times, love for Nova Scotia, the atrocity of bi-erasure and more. Listen along for a cute little chat and very likely the only time Lauren will ever feel lost for words. Email...2021-03-0240 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E3: Oz with LexieThis week Lauren sits down with The Golden Girls' number one fan (?) Oz Weaver! Oz talks about coming out as a teenager - at the mall, in drama class and also to his girlfriend at the time over the phone (a cordless phone when they were brand new and cool). We also discuss the amazing people he looked up to in highschool, that paved the way for him to then step up and pave the way for the people after him too. Oz invited Lexie along, who is one of his oldest friends ~thank you for being...2021-02-2355 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E3: Oz with LexieThis week Lauren sits down with The Golden Girls' number one fan (?) Oz Weaver! Oz talks about coming out as a teenager - at the mall, in drama class and also to his girlfriend at the time over the phone (a cordless phone when they were brand new and cool). We also discuss the amazing people he looked up to in highschool, that paved the way for him to then step up and pave the way for the people after him too. Oz invited Lexie along, who is one of his oldest friends ~thank you for being...2021-02-2355 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E2: Katie-Ellen Humphries with Amitai MarmorsteinThis is the dawning of the age of Aquarius, and this week's guest is the best, BEST, best of the Aquarians - it's Katie-Ellen Humphries! Several times throughout this episode Katie-Ellen talks as if she is reading Lauren's journal (but in a much more profound way). Katie is joined by her BFF and co-host of their podcast Horny Off Main - Amitai Marmorstein. This episode explores being queer without needing to label it, and the huge importance of having conversations about your sexuality with the person who will be there for you in the exact way you...2021-02-1654 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E2: Katie-Ellen Humphries with Amitai MarmorsteinThis is the dawning of the age of Aquarius, and this week's guest is the best, BEST, best of the Aquarians - it's Katie-Ellen Humphries! Several times throughout this episode Katie-Ellen talks as if she is reading Lauren's journal (but in a much more profound way). Katie is joined by her BFF and co-host of their podcast Horny Off Main - Amitai Marmorstein. This episode explores being queer without needing to label it, and the huge importance of having conversations about your sexuality with the person who will be there for you in the exact way you...2021-02-1654 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E1: Jerrilynn Spears with Sera KasikciJerrilynn Spears is an iconic 5'8 woman, co-host of @letscutthecrease podcast, and the love of Lauren's life. Jerri joined Lauren to talk about coming out as gay as a teen in a small(minded) town, and along for the chat is childhood BFF Sera. It is clear why these two have been friends for so long and why they love each other so much. You will love them too after listening. Email us: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com Host/Creator: Lauren Deborah Twitter / Instagram Follow the pod: Twitter / Instagram Audio Producer...2021-02-0944 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightS1 E1: Jerrilynn Spears with Sera KasikciJerrilynn Spears is an iconic 5'8 woman, co-host of @letscutthecrease podcast, and the love of Lauren's life. Jerri joined Lauren to talk about coming out as gay as a teen in a small(minded) town, and along for the chat is childhood BFF Sera. It is clear why these two have been friends for so long and why they love each other so much. You will love them too after listening. Email us: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com Host/Creator: Lauren Deborah Twitter / Instagram Follow the pod: Twitter / Instagram Audio Producer...2021-02-0944 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightTake Me To The Pilot! with Lauren DeborahHost and Creator Lauren Deborah talks about her "coming out" as bisexual and how it never actually happened, as around the time she truly discovered this, her Dad came out as bisexual first, stealing her limelight. This episode acts as a background on Lauren's experiences discovering her sexuality as both bisexual and demisexual - and how her Dad's coming out may have impacted that. This episode has a very different tone to how the rest of the interviews will go in that it is a lot more serious, but it is honest and open and...2021-02-0938 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightTake Me To The Pilot! with Lauren DeborahHost and Creator Lauren Deborah talks about her "coming out" as bisexual and how it never actually happened, as around the time she truly discovered this, her Dad came out as bisexual first, stealing her limelight. This episode acts as a background on Lauren's experiences discovering her sexuality as both bisexual and demisexual - and how her Dad's coming out may have impacted that. This episode has a very different tone to how the rest of the interviews will go in that it is a lot more serious, but it is honest and open and...2021-02-0938 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightMy Dad Stole My Limelight TrailerComing February 2021! Email us: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com Host/Creator: Lauren Deborah Twitter / Instagram Follow the pod: Twitter / Instagram Audio Producer/Creative Advisor: Thomas Quirk Twitter / Instagram Art: Raphë Music: Shawn Kangro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-2001 min