Dyking Out - a Lesbian and LGBTQIA Podcast for Everyone!

Relationship Escalator w/ Nicole Pacent - Ep. 186

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you riding the relationship escalator? Maybe you are and don't even know it! Actor, Writer, Podcaster, and Educator Nicole Pacent (Coming Out with...

Lesbian Tastemakers w/ Diana Souhami - Ep. 184

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's our most charming episode yet! That's because author and celebrated biographer Diana Souhami (No Modernism Without Lesbians) joins us from the En...

Love Addiction w/ Rivkah Reyes - Ep. 185

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Might as well face it you're addicted to (things that actually aren't but can sometimes trick you into thinking it's) love! Actor/Musician/Comedian/Wr...

The Signs w/ Mackenzie Lansing - Ep. 183

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The English teacher you wanted to be bffs with, that cartoon you were strangely attracted to, the time you dabbled in witchcraft, the binder of hot wo...

Superhuman Strength w/ Alison Bechdel - Ep. 182

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dykon Alison Bechdel (Fun Home, Dykes To Watch Out For) joins us to dyke out about her latest (and thoroughly entertaining) graphic novel, The Secret ...

Reality Queers w/ Jess Rothschild - Ep. 181

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is full of fighting, drama, and gossip. But don't worry, we're not the ones involved. We're dyking out about the queers (and wannabes) of...

Pride w/ Bri Giger - Ep. 180

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's never too early to talk about our favorite week of the year (or is it?). That's why we have comedian and musician Bri Giger on to dyke out about ...

Shiva Baby w/ Emma Seligman - Ep. 179

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bisexual representation is buzzing in this episode about the movie everyone's talking about (or should be talking about): Shiva Baby! Writer/Director ...

Gay Nashville w/ Brooke Eden - Ep. 178

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Y'all ready for an episode that's a little bit country and a little bit queer? How about a lot of both? Country singer-songwriter Brooke Eden joins us...

Feminism w/ Gabrielle Korn - Ep. 177

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feminism often feels like a dirty loaded word, but regardless of your gender, it's impossible to ignore. Editor and journalist Gabrielle Korn (NYLON, ...

Queerplatonic w/ Rachel Scanlon & McKenzie Goodwin - Ep. 176

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dyke worlds collide in this episode featuring Rachel Scanlon & McKenzie Goodwin from the Two Dykes and a Mic podcast. And with two sets of platonic co...

Lesbian Aesthetic w/ Joanna Bradley - Ep. 175

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Madras shorts, Kangol hats, 'Menswear,' vests, bold blazers, purposefully bad dye jobs...the spectrum of style in our community is wide and varied. So...

Gay 90s w/ Dana Piccoli - Ep. 174

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Put down that Delia's catalogue and tie your best flannel around your waist because we're dyking out about the Gay 90s with media maven Dana Piccoli (...

Grilling w/ Julia Turshen - Ep. 173

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Weber? I hardly know her! Yes, it's the first week in March, but it's never too soon to talk about grilling! Especially when home chef and author Juli...

Gay Paris w/ Mélissa Laveaux - Ep. 172

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's 'The City Of Lights' like for les lesbians? Canadian singer-songwriter Mélissa Laveaux has spent the last 13 years living in gay ol' Paris and...

Bi-Pan Myths w/ Natasha Negovanlis - Ep. 171

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Dykes and Bykes! We have a PANtastic episode with the one and only Natasha Negovanlis (Carmilla, Vanlis Presents) about the myths and misconcept...

Celesbian Gossip w/ Liza Dye - Ep. 170

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're serving up sapphic scoops with comedian Liza Dye, all in the name of good, clean, and hopefully not mean, celesbian fun. When she's not writing ...

Mother-Daughter Dykes w/ Barbara Gruska - Ep. 169

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's it like to come out to your mom as gay when your mom is also gay? Drummer/singer/songwriter Barbara Gruska (The Belle Brigade) dykes out with u...

Women Who Kill w/ Kai Choyce - Ep. 168

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three comedians hop on a mic to talk about killing, but not the kind we strive to do in front of audiences. Comedian, writer, and podcaster Kai Choyce...

Sex Work w/ Irene Merrow - Ep. 167

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

According to Irene Merrow (Betches, Vice), sex work is a lot like comedy. And as someone who performs both, she would know! Learn all about the strugg...

Dyke Bars w/ Jo McDaniel - Ep. 166

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not, we can't talk enough about saving our dyke space. And not even an attempted coup by domestic terrorists can stop us. Jo McDaniel, w...

Lesbian Fun w/ Casey Jane Ellison - Ep. 165

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

Breasts w/ Michelle Badillo - Ep. 164

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Breasts, boobs, boobies, knockers, tits, titters, titties, honkers, hooters, melons, jugs, tatas - whatever you call them, we're dyking out about them...

Happiest Season w/ Erica Rose - Ep. 163

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holiGAYS! Due to popular demand, we're releasing our Patreon off-topic episode featuring past guest, filmmaker Erica Rose - sandwiched between n...

Boxing w/ Klea Blackhurst - Ep. 162

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ding ding ding! We're dyking out with singer and actor Klea Blackhurst about Boxing! Klea performs at the most legendary venues in New York City, but ...

Musicals w/ Mara Wilson - Ep. 161

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Come on babe, why don't we dyke out about musicals with the OG book witch, Mara Wilson (Matilda, Welcome To Night Vale)! Though good queer representat...

But I'm A Cheerleader w/ Jamie Babbit - Ep. 160

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a Dyke dream come true because we get to spend an hour talking to DYKON Jamie Babbit about one of the most iconic gay films of all tim...

Community w/ Kristen Kaza - Ep. 159

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all want it, we all need it, but sometimes, we're not quite sure how to find it. That's why people like Kristen Kaza dedicate their lives to buildi...

Intersex w/ Maria Tridas - Ep. 158

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're shining a much needed spotlight on the "I" in LGBTQIA with video producer/host and intersex activist Maria Tridas! Being intersex is about as co...

Rec Leagues w/ Lindsay Boling - Ep. 157

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's not about whether you win or lose, it's about finding a girlfriend while you're playing the game! At least that's the dream on this episode about...

Halloween w/ A Ghost - Ep. 156

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It might sound like it's just Carolyn and Melody on this haunting episode, but there's totally a ghost there. You just have to have "a gift" to hear i...

Getting Knocked Up w/ Mo Welch - Ep. 155

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you're expecting a lot of laughs this episode, because we plan to deliver. Comedian Mo Welch (Blair, Conan) joins us to dyke out about her jou...

Sapphic Horror w/ Emily M. Danforth - Ep. 154

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No trick and all treat, author emily m. danforth (Plain Bad Heroines, The Miseducation of Cameron Post) joins us this week to dyke out about all thing...

Love w/ Amy Ordman & Jack Dodge - Ep. 153

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We say love is love, but how much do we really know about love? Youtuber Amy Ordman and her Dating Straight podcast co-host Jack Dodge join us to dyke...

Dating Your Ex w/ Samantha Ruddy - Ep. 152

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever gotten back together with an ex after breaking up? If so, then you'll relate to Comedian Samantha Ruddy (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee)...

Apologies w/ Tien Tran - Ep. 151

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We beg your pardon, express our deepest regrets, and hope you can forgive us for this week's episode. Comedian and writer Tien Tran (Work In Progress)...

Shame w/ Lisa Haas - Ep. 150

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does Dame Judy Dench have to do with queer shame? Actor and writer Lisa Haas (Wild Nights with Emily) joins us to get to the bottom of the shame ...

PC Culture w/ Judy Gold - Ep. 149

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Political correctness can be a great thing when it comes to treating people with respect and dignity, but can it go to far? Comedy legend Judy Gold jo...

Non-Binary w/ Gara Lonning - Ep. 148

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're going outside the binary this week to discuss an identity that an increasing number of folks in the LGBTQ+ community are embracing. Comedian and...

Gay Immersion w/ Cara Connors - Ep. 147

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get your workbooks out and agendas ready because this week, we're dyking out with comedian Cara Connors (Just For Laughs, E!) about her gay immersion!...

Solo Polyamory w/ Ashley Ray - Ep. 146

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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), the...

Tea w/ Jen Richards - Ep. 145

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Put on the kettle, because the incredible and talented Jen Richards (Netflix's Disclosure, HBO's Mrs. Fletcher, Emmy-nominated Her Story) joins us thi...

Healing w/ Chemda - Ep. 144

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When life tests us through heartbreak or tragedy, we have to find ways to heal our wounds and move forward. And if anyone knows this, it's Chemda (Kei...

Labels w/ Becca Blackwell - Ep. 143

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is everything and nothing, because that's where we always end up when discussing labels. But to us, it's actually everything because we'r...

Sex Parties w/ Fatimah Asghar - Ep. 142

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a sex party (chat), and you're invited (to listen)! Poet and filmmaker Fatimah Asghar (Brown Girls, NPR, PBS) joins us to dyke out about sex part...

Dating w/ Alysia Brown - Ep. 141

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Lilith Fair w/ Thao Nguyen - Ep. 140

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want an episode that truly lives up to the podcast's name? Because we're dyking out with singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen (Thao & The Get Down Stay Down)...

Equity w/ Rachael Rapinoe - Ep. 139

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's level the playing field by striving for equity both on and off the field (or court, or rink, or office flooring, etc). Rachael Rapinoe joins us ...

Keeping It Real w/ Erika Owens - Ep. 138

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're dyking out across the world with photographer Erika Owens, who many of you know from the latest season of TLC's 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Da...

Self Love w/ Jerrell Tate - Ep. 137

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We could all use a little more self love, especially this pride month. That's why we're dyking out with the very funny and wonderful Jerrell Tate from...

Loud & Proud w/ Molly Kearney - Ep. 136

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the thick of Pride month and cooked up this TREAT of an episode with the super funny and wonderful Molly Kearney (Comedy Central). Molly live...

Bad Lesbian w/ Lauren Flans - Ep. 135

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Actor/Writer/Podcaster and self-proclaimed bad lesbian Lauren Flans (Coming Out Pod, Wild 'n Out) joins us to talk about all the ways in which we feel...

Fluidity w/ Mae Martin - Ep. 134

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pride month is here! We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for the brave Black and Brown trans women who rioted against police brutality. Tha...

Persianality w/ Desiree Akhavan - Ep. 133

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're not Dyking Out with any ol' bisexual this week. We've got THE Bisexual, Desiree Akhavan! After hyping her work for years (Appropriate Behavior, ...

She-Ra w/ ND Stevenson - Ep. 132

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Note; This interview was recorded and released pre ND's transitions which is why you'll hear a different name and pronouns used in the episode. Whethe...

Lesbian Memes w/ Hotmessbian - Ep. 131

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can I has Lezbian memes? We're dyking out with queen of the queer memes, Cheyenne aka Hotmessbian! What is it about a picture with some relatable word...

Hobbies w/ Shantira Jackson - Ep. 130

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

They're a great way to make friends, meet future girlfriends, and lately, help pass the time. Comedian and writer Shantira Jackson (Saved By The Bell,...

Trailblazing w/ Alice Wu - Ep. 129

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Filmmaker Alice Wu (Saving Face, The Half Of It) made two groundbreaking queer films 15 years apart, so we're dyking out with her this week to learn m...

Getting Outed w/ Ever Mainard - Ep. 128

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coming out happens in all different ways, and hopefully it's on your own terms. But what happens when it's not? Comedian and actor Ever Mainard (The F...

Electing Women w/ Jess McIntosh - Ep. 127

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have more women in the current congress than ever before, but they still only make up 23.7%. Political commentator and strategist Jess McIntosh (Si...

Growing Up Gay w/ Cameron Esposito - Ep. 126

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're Dyking Out with Cameron Esposito (Brooklyn 99, Queery, Take My Wife) about her new memoir Save Yourself and what it was like to be a little gay ...

Feel Good w/ Ally Pankiw - Ep. 125

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're wondering what queer content to stream during your queerantine, look no further than the new dramedy Feel Good (out on Netflix in the US and...

Work-life Balance w/ LaQuet Sharnell Pringle - Ep. 124

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a time to be re-thinking our work-life balance when many of us are out of work or over-worked due to the global pandemic! Broadway performer LaQu...

Lesbian Stereotypes w/ Sarah Hallonquist - Ep. 123

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gather your adopted cats, gas up the U-Haul, head over to your best friend's house (who is also your ex), and stay in for the night while listening to...

Female Gaze w/ Valerie Complex - Ep. 122

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 definit...

Compulsory Heterosexuality w/ Rachel McCartney - Ep. 121

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Rachel McCartney joins us talk about the theory that the only normal sexual relationships in society are between men and women, also known as...

Doulas w/ Solange Azor - Ep. 120

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we do our doula due diligence by dyking out with the lovely Solange Azor! On top of being a funny comedian and writer, Solange is a f...

Trauma w/ Samantha Sidley – Ep. 119

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big episode alert! We’re dyking out with the VERY talented Samantha Sidley about trauma (trigger warning for sexual assault, car accidents, and eati...

Internalized Homophobia w/ Rita Brent – Ep. 118

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Rita Brent joins us to talk about the trifecta of factors that fed her internalized homophobia. Even the most out and proud of us have face s...

Butch w/ Kelli Dunham – Ep. 117

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, a whole episode dedicated to that butch life. Well, sort of. We couldn’t help but grill special guest, comedian/author/performer Kelli Dunh...

Femme 4 Femme w/ Ali Clayton – Ep. 116

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Three femmes sit down for a podcast recording and hilarity ensues! Comedian Ali Clayton (Vice) came to talk about her experiences dating people across...

Bisexual & Biracial w/ Julia Shiplett – Ep. 115

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get intersectional with the very funny Julia Shiplett (Comedy Central, The New York Times) and guest co-host/founding father Lorena Russi! We’...

Dungeons & Dragons w/ Kody Keplinger – Ep. 114

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a human in the streets but a non-binary pansexual cleric in the character sheets? Whether you know what this means or want to find out, tune i...

Cabarets w/ Eliot Glazer – Ep. 113

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off the new year with an episode about some of the queerest entertainment of all! No, not Saoirse Ronan’s lesbian-energy-fueled port...

Relationship Regrets w/ Glo Butler – Ep. 112

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last episode of the year so why not look back on all of our regrets, or lack there of? Relationships can be so confusing, it’s hard to kn...

Holiday Movies w/ Christin Baker – Ep. 111

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are just around the corner, and what better to get us in the mood than the very first queer lady Christmas rom-com? Director and CEO/Foun...

Commitment w/ Kate Sisk – Ep. 110

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Commitment can look like so many different things. A ring, an adopted cat, a pledge of exclusivity…or maybe it’s a sign you need to run for the ex...

Burlesque w/ Nyx Nocturne – Ep. 109

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re sending you off into the Thanksgiving holiday with an extra-long revealing episode about the art of Burlesque with “The Babe That Goes Bump ...

Trans-cis Relationships w/ Jeena Bloom – Ep. 108

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Big episode alert. Comedian Jeena Bloom (Shweet! The Ladies Guide to Bro Culture podcast) joins us to dyke out about her experiences as a transgender ...

Relationship Roles w/ Whitney Chanel Clark – Ep. 107

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Whitney Chanel Clark (Broadway Comedy Club) has a bone to pick about assumed roles in relationships. Like why are more masc-presenting women ...

Androgyny w/ Irene Tu – Ep. 106

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re blurring the lines of gender expressing and talking all about androgyny with comedian Irene Tu! Named one of the best up-and-coming comedians ...

Cheating w/ Caitlin Reese – Ep. 105

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING (see topic for reference). Comedian Caitlin Reese came by to talk about one of the unfortunate realities of being in relationships: ch...

Bad Lesbian Movies w/ Kendall Payne – Ep. 104

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pop some popcorn and get ready to binge on things that make us cringe! Comedian and director Kendall Payne (Netflix Is A Joke) dykes out with us about...

Weed w/ John-Allison “A.W.” Weiss – Ep. 103

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We had a chill time this week with singer-songwriter John-Allison Weiss (who performs as A.W.) talking about a popular herb that we obtained legally a...

Navigating Gender w/ Annick Adelle – Ep. 102

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

German-born and L.A.-based comedian Annick Adelle joined us to dyke out about Navigating Gender. Annick is exploring the gender spectrum and starting ...

Top Surgery w/ Jake Noll – Ep. 101

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chicago comedian Jake Noll came by to dyke out about their recent top operation, giving us all the nipple-hardening details (actually, no nipples requ...

Moms w/ Margaret Cho – Ep. 100

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Praise be to the Goddess, we’ve made it to episode ONE FREAKING HUNDRED. And to celebrate, we have none other than bisexual dykon (#bivisibilityday)...

Parenting w/ Amanda Deibert – Ep. 99

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got 99 episodes and this is one! Carolyn and Sarah made the most of their L.A. adventure by dyking out with TV and comic book writer Amanda De...

Young Adult w/ Britta Lundin – Ep. 98

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Put away the jingle jangle and listen to this all-new episode with special guest Britta Lundin (Riverdale, Ship It). Carolyn and Sarah came all the w...

Toxic Relationships w/ Aida Osman – Ep. 97

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes on our quest to find “the one” (whatever that means), we find ourselves caught up in relationships that teach us a lot about what we don...

Chosen Family w/ Alicia Goldsmith – Ep. 96

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you’re queer and afro-latinx and growing up in a conservative, religious white family? Unfortunately, it’s what most of us would...

Ex-Husbands w/ Tessa Skara – Ep. 95

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

¡Ay, caramba! Comedian and rock goddess Tessa Skara (High Maintenance) came to dyke out with us about ex-husbands, though admittedly, she has more to...

Masturbation w/ Melody Kamali – Ep. 94

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fire up that incognito browser and settle in for this squirtastic episode on masturbation with comedian Melody Kamali! From anecdotes, to survey data,...

Fat and Queer w/ Colette McIntyre – Ep. 93

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Colette McIntyre is so much more than fat and queer, and that couldn’t be more evident than on this very funny episode. We had a BLAST bitching abou...

OCD w/ Olivia Levine – Ep. 92

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Holy heat wave! Is summer almost over? We miss our flannels. Lucky for us, we got to have a cool conversation with the funny and grind-happy Olivia Le...

Stand-up Comedy w/ Ali Kolbert – Ep. 91

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We invited the HILARIOUS Ali Kolbert (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) to come and dyke out about stand-up comedy, but it quickly turned into ...

Dyke Spaces w/ Alex Koones – Ep. 90

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you identify as lesbian, bisexual, queer, or ace, (cue Cheers theme song) sometimes you wanna go where everybody is a dyke. But when lesbian b...

Rebounds w/ pronoun (Alyse Vellturo) – Ep. 89

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to bounce back from a broken heart can be fun, messy, and everything in between. Alyse Alyse Vellturo, who makes music under the name pronoun, ...

Sobriety w/ Be Steadwell – Ep. 88

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pride month is over, but let’s keep the gay going with a new episode! The talented Be Steadwell was in town to play the opening ceremony of world pr...

Coming Out After 30 w/ Liza Treyger – Ep. 87

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We did it! We had a great live recording in NYC and got to meet some of our gaymazing listeners (even the straight ones are gaymazing for being there)...