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Podcast serving quick hits & deep cuts on LGBT pop iconography & NYC culture. Recent guests include Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Fortune Feimster, Roxane Gay, Fran Drescher, Isaac Mizrahi, Lea DeLaria, Melissa Etheridge, Rachel Dratch, Gina Gershon, Margaret Cho, L Word creator Ilene Chaiken, Jenifer Lewis, Judy Gold, Mario Cantone, Michael Musto & more!
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Dyking Out - a Lesbian and LGBTQIA Podcast for Everyone!
Dyking Out - a Lesbian and LGBTQ Podcast for Everyone!
Hosted by New York City-based comedians Carolyn Bergier & Melody Kamali, Dyking Out is a podcast about lesbian / queer life, news, and pop culture. Each week, Carolyn and Melody invite a special guest (comedians, musicians, actors, crushes) to dyke out with them about a topic that's relevant to the LGBTQIA world. But really, it's just another way to advance the gay agenda.
Comedian Carolyn Bergier and guests recap episodes of Amazon Prime’s A League of Their Own series, while remembering the movie and league that inspired it.
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New announcements, plus Jess Rothschild interviews Ilene Chaiken
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Happy New Year! We've got a couple of updates and announcements from Carolyn, plus, we're sharing an episode that many of you will be interested in from friend of the pod Jess Rothschild. On this episode of Hot Takes and Deep Dives, Jess is joined by THE L WORD creator and show-runner Ilene Chaiken! Ilene discusses running Aaron Spelling's producti…
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"Two Lesbians Can Be Just Friends" w/ Valerie Complex (Re-Release)
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We are THRILLED to be joined by the astute and prolific Valerie Complex to talk about all things Portrait of a Lady On -- Er...Female Gaze. We definitely do not spend half of this episode talking about how much we love a certain sapphic film and instead talk about why it makes a huge difference to treat women as subjects, not objects, on screen. Va…
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60. Przevalsky's Horse and Darwin's Theory of Evolution Being Used to Propagate Insane Racism
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What was a dive on what is referred to as "The Wind Horse People" turned into a discovery on how Darwin's Theory of Evolution was used and still is used by scientists to promote racism and breed division. Absolutely insane stuff. Like and subscribe to our channel so you get the notifications for new episodes. We appreciate the support. Check out ou…
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Jamie Babbit on Directing But I'm A Cheerleader, Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, The L Word
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Jess is joined by prolific film & TV director JAMIE BABBIT! Jamie is best known for writing/directing the cult classic BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER w/ Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall. Over the past two decades she has directed HBO's GIRLS, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, GILMORE GIRLS, THE L WORD, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING and more. We…
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"Doctor Role Play" w/ Ro White (Re-release)
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Let's talk about hand sex, baby! Ro White is the new sex and dating editor at Autostraddle, and they're here to get fist-deep into our topic. Though as we learn, fisting is about fullness, not depth. We dyke out about the benefits of digital stimulation, and the role it plays in queer sex. Period sex? Squirting? Fisting? Masturbation? We're roundin…
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Inside The L Word Scripts, Set Visits, Contracts, Behind the Scenes
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In the final installment of our L Word trilogy, Jess is joined by L Word historians Ash Silver (renowned YouTuber) and Chris Lintner (@thelwordonline). Chris shares her story of getting confronted by Ilene Chaiken in Vancouver for putting pieces of the scripts online in 2006 and Ash reveals how she ingratiated herself to Showtime in present day, wi…
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"Hot, Talented, and Funny" w/ Jasmin Savoy and Liv Hewson (Re-release)
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Some more updates from Carolyn, and a re-release of a time-relevant episode: We've got a delightful mix of queer joy and cannibalism on the agenda with actors Liv Hewson and Jasmin Savoy (Yellowjackets on Showtime). First, we get all of our fangirling out of the way by asking about our favorite new show, as well as Scream, Santa Clarita Diet, and o…
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L Word Gen Q Showrunner Marja Lewis Ryan Answers Each Storyline
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Jess is joined by The L Word Generation Q showrunner, Marja Lewis Ryan! We discuss how Marja got the job, her connection to Abbi Jacobson coming out, if the writers have seen The L Word (OG), Jennifer Beals' influence on Bette Porter and Marja's very first meeting with JB, Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig. We probe for answers to fan frustrations aro…
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Ilene Chaiken on Creating The L Word, Bette & Tina, Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig
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Jess is joined by THE L WORD creator and show-runner Ilene Chaiken! Ilene discusses running Aaron Spelling's production company, her real-life version of The Planet, the head of Showtime wanting to cast Leisha Hailey as Shane, Jennifer Beals choosing Laurel Holloman as Tina, and Mia Kirshner's brilliant improv as Jenny. Also discussed: Ilene's orig…
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"Walk Like An Egyptian" w/Sabrina Jalees (Re-release)
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The super hilarious Sabrina Jalees (Carol's Second Act) is letting us get all up in her jizzness as we dyke out about her queer family. Sabrina gives us all the deets into how Wolfie came to be, and why she's the daddy. We talk about how queer families are still sometimes othered, but we're also freaking out every time we see one in the wild. Plus,…
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Comedian Jared Freid on Late Night Eating, Headshots, Instagram Relationships, Deuxmoi
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Jess is joined by comedian Jared Freid (co-host of Betches' modern dating pod U Up?) to discuss relationship "soft launches" and breakups on Instagram, dating app profile makeovers, Jared's journey with late night eating addiction, being heckled over his headshot and being spotted in Deuxmoi. Plus, why fast-moving celebrity r-ships like Pete Davids…
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"The Coolest Lesbian Aesthetic" w/ Joanna Bradley (Re-Release)
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Madras shorts, Kangol hats, 'Menswear,' vests, bold blazers, purposefully bad dye jobs...the spectrum of style in our community is wide and varied. So what is the lesbian aesthetic? Writer and comedian Joanna Bradley (SNL, The Break with Michelle Wolf) reflects on her own style, and that of other queer women she's encountered over the years. Can yo…
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59. A Timeline of Humanity per Pressure Flaked Leaf Points
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Merry Christmas. Just like last year, we have an ancient archeological deep dive for Christmas. It seems fitting since Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and that was ancient? Or whatever? We are discussing the path that humanity has taken and new evidence that sheds new light on who went where and at what times. All this is based around the specific and…
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(Bonus Swapcast) A Win for the People w/ Jesse Majors
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This is a bonus episode. Jesse was my guest on my other podcast called Studio Roots Radio where we talk about easier things like movies, books, video games and anything made in a studio. Talking to my good friend Jesse Majors who plays in our band Death of Skepsis and also in Golgothan. I tell a story that helped me get a parking ticket dismissed. …
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Interview w/ Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" co-writer Walter Afanasieff — Celine Dion, Beyonce, Titanic
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Jess is joined by WALTER AFANASIEFF, the Grammy-winning songwriter and producer responsible for co-writing and producing the majority of MARIAH CAREY's ‘90s hits, including “Anytime You Need a Friend,” “My All,” “Hero,” “One Sweet Day,” and of course “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Afanasieff walks us through the creation of the modern Christmas…
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"An Ongoing Process" w/ Mae Martin (Re-release)
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Comedian/Writer/Actor and all-around queer darling Mae Martin joins us to dyke out about fluidity this week. You all know Mae from their show Feel Good (stream it on Netflix, Channel 4) and hilarious comedy. They often talk about gender and sexuality on stage, so we loved having the chance to dive in deeper into that conversation. We talk about the…
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"You Can Love Multiple People" w/ Ashley Ray (Re-release)
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If monogamy isn't for you, you never want to merge bank accounts with someone, but you're got a lot of love to give (and hope to receive it back), then perhaps solo polyamory is right for you! Comedian and writer Ashley Ray has been living that solo polyamory life (in a pandemic no less!) and joins us to correct common misconceptions about her love…
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Real World Seattle’s Irene McGee on The Slap, Stephen, Homecoming
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Jess is joined by The Real World Seattle's IRENE MCGEE, infamous for the season which she battled Lyme disease and was slapped in the face by cast member Stephen Williams. Irene discusses cast member David Burns' relationship with the show's casting director Kira and everything surrounding Stephen chucking her childhood teddy bear in the cold Seatt…
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"We Are Not Possessions" w/ Alysia Brown (Re-release)
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A dating episode in the midst of a global pandemic? If anyone can still have game when the world feels upside down, it's comedian Alysia Brown. From back-to-back dates to picking up audience members on Zoom shows and everything in between, Alysia does it all. She tells us about her dating life before COVID, during quarantine, and what she hopes to …
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Flipping Out's Megan Weaver on Jeff Lewis, Teddi Mellencamp's All In, Interior Design Advice
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Jess is joined by Flipping Out interior designer Megan Weaver! Megan chats about her fateful meet-cute with Jeff Lewis in a restaurant bathroom which led to filming 7 seasons of Bravo's Flipping Out and her current gig as co-host on RadioAndy SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live. We discuss her experience on Teddi Mellencamp’s "All In" weight loss program, w…
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"Not Being Near Men" w/ Casey Jane Ellison (Re-release)
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Dykes just wanna have fun, and here to tell us all about it is herlarious comedian, performer, and artist Casey Jane Ellison! It's hard to put into words what makes being a lesbian so dang fun, but that didn't stop us from trying! Is it the sex? The freedom from the male gaze? Underwater waterfalls? THE SEX? Is every commercial featuring a person s…
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"Don't F*ck In Our Bathroom" w/ Jo McDaniel (Re-release)
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Our hearts are heavy with the tragedy at Club Q in Colorado Springs. We can't speak highly enough of all the rad humans who work tirelessly to create and maintain queer spaces, so this week we're re-releasing our episode with Jo McDaniel. Since recording this episode, Jo and her partner Rach/Coach have opened As You Are Bar in DC, so please go visi…
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Bethenny Ever After (w/ Ryan Bailey) + Interview w/ Bethenny's Therapist Dr. Amador on Jason Hoppy & more
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Wow Bethenny, Wow. Jess is joined by Ryan Bailey, (So Bad It’s Good), for an epic deep dive on Bethenny Ever After (avail on Peacock). We review episodes including Bethenny’s 40th Birthday Breakdown, Lost at Sea with Dr. Amador and the series finale. Plus, observations of her #2 Julie, food blogger Nick & try to psychoanalyze what exactly was going…
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"Allies Queef, Accomplices Squirt" w/ Amber Hikes (re-release)
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Show up for this episode, and you might just learn how to better show up for those who could use your accompliceship. Activist Amber Hikes joins us for a thoughtful and fun conversation about how we can make our respective privilege work for others. What's the difference between an ally and an accomplice? And how do we know who we should be listeni…
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Lesbian Bar Project & Celesbian Hot Goss (w/ Erica Rose & Elina Street)
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Jess is joined by the filmmakers behind The Lesbian Bar Project (Erica Rose & Elina Street), a new TV docu-series inspired by the decline in women's queer spaces in the US (from 200 in the 1980s to under 25 today). The Lesbian Bar Project has evolved from a short film into a full-fledged TV series exec. produced by Lea DeLaria -- now airing on the …
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"Accent Fingers" w/ Molly Kearney (Re-release)
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NOTE: This interview took place before Molly started using they/them pronouns. We're in the thick of Pride month and cooked up this TREAT of an episode with the super funny and wonderful Molly Kearney (Saturday Night Live). Molly lives their life loud and proud, and they make it seem so fun and effortless. What is this beautiful butch dyke's origin…
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Sudi Green on Surviving SNL, Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers, NYU Culture
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Jess is joined by 5x Emmy-nominee SUDI GREEN for her work on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Sudi joined the writing staff of SNL at age 24, after becoming best friends with fellow NYU & UCB alumni Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Sudi discusses getting the SNL call, the highs and lows, her biggest f-up's on the job and the cultural shift of openly gay cast member…
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58. Joke Midterms | US/Israel Vote on Cuban Embargo | Elon Musk a Deep State Tool | Bizzarre Attack on Big P Pelosi
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[Intro 0:00-30:00.] We are back with another installment talking about the terrible midterm options we have coming up. John Fetterman and Dr. Oz literally the worst ever running for Senate in Pennsylvania and Hershel Walker (a retired footballer and 1-0 mma fighter) running against Stacey Abrams in Georgia. Also discussing the vote that happened re…
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"Centering Joy" w/ Precious Brady-Davis (Re-release)
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Activist, speaker, and author Precious Brady-Davis joins us to share the life lessons she's learned about living authentically, as told in her memoir, I Have Always Been Me. Precious tells us how and why she's always lived fearlessly. She stresses the importance of finding a way to shine regardless of your circumstances. We also dyke out about mani…
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Showgirls, Midnight Movies & Camp Classics (w/ Peaches Christ)
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Jess is joined by legendary drag performer Peaches Christ to analyze the legacy of the cult classic SHOWGIRLS and to answer the questions of why and how did this “masterpiece of sh*t” get made. Peaches Christ has been producing full-blown Showgirls drag theatrical extravaganzas in San Francisco for 20 years. Peaches also sheds insider light on Eliz…
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"The L Word Takes Manhattan" w/ Jenna Lyons (re-release)
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It was recently announced that Jenna Lyons will be on the new cast of RHONY, so we're re-releasing the interview where we (Bravo Influencers) planted the seed: It's our first live recording in YEARS, and we couldn't be more thrilled to dyke out with the iconic and stylish Jenna Lyons! We sat down with Jenna on December 7, 2021 at The Wing Soho in f…
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Fortune Feimster on Chelsea Lately, Jennifer Aniston, The L Word + Jenna Lyons RHONY
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Jess is joined by stand-up comedian Fortune Feimster! We chat about her time on CHELSEA LATELY, spending Thanksgiving with Jennifer Aniston at Chelsea Handler's house, auditioning for SNL 2x, Jeff Lewis pressuring Fortune to sell her house and meeting her wife at Chicago Pride. Plus, Tina Fey producing a show about her life, the nonsensical innerwo…
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Perfect Game with Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
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It's the home stretch with the long-awaited recap of Episode 8: Perfect Game. Author (Helen House), pop culture writer, and Managing Editor of Autostraddle Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya joins host Carolyn Bergier (Dyking Out podcast) to fight back tears as they talk through each storyline of the season finale - even Cheryl! Especially Cheryl. It's a beaut…
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"Four Negroni Sbagliatos" w/ Kerensa Cadenas - Ep. 255
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Feeling fine after a night of four meme-inspired drinks, Editorial Director Kerensa Cadenas (New York Magazine) joins us to talk about sapphic TV, bisexual signaling, and dating. So exactly why are queer women going nuts of Negroni Sbagliatos? What can we expect or hope for with the new season of The L Word: Generation Q? Who do we NOT want to win …
