Best Carolyn Bergier Podcasts (2024)

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"I Check a Lot of Boxes" w/ Brittani Nichols (Re-release) 1:13:38

1y ago1:13:38

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We support the writer's strike! Check out this recent article featuring Brittani about why queer folks should support the strike: https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/wga-brittani-nichols-writers-strike 33:36:31 As a reminder, you can listen to past Dyking Off Topic episodes with Carolyn and Melody on our Patreon for $5/month. Sponsored by BetterHelp O…

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"New Queer Face of 9/11" w/ Emily Dayton Evans (Re-release) 1:17:34

1y ago1:17:34

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Some of us truly live for the applause, and this week's guest will not shy away from that fact. Comedian and performer Emily Dayton Evans joins us to talk about her journey from fragile human to saliva-swapping comedian. Did you know it was possible to grown up in Vermont without a driver's license? Are walkie talkies a couples' gift or intended fo…

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Quick updates / Jen Tullock on the "You Might Know Her From" podcast 1:06:51

1y ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Listen to Liz Glazer's comedy album A Very Particular Experience Enjoy this episode of a FANTASTIC podcast, You Might Know Her From with Anne Rodeman and Damien Bellino featuring an interview with actress Jen Tullock (Interview starts at 14:56) As a reminder, you can listen to past Dyking Off Topic episodes with Carolyn and Melody on our Patreon fo…

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Love's A Pitch w/ Phil Corin 52:19

1y ago52:19

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Phil Corin's ep of Love's A Pitch. As a reminder, you can listen to past Dyking Off Topic episodes with Carolyn and Melody on our Patreon for $5/month. Sponsored by BetterHelp Online Therapy: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/do Sponsored by Nutrafol: Get free shipping on every order and $1…

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Dating in the Friend Group w/ Olivia Titus 47:10

1y ago47:10

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Olivia Titus (she/her) is a queer woman working in reality TV casting & development. She is newly single, an Aries, super family-oriented, and currently living in New York City. Olivia is originally from just south of Boston, likes being the more femme girl in the relationship, and is a great listener whose love languages are acts of service & qual…

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Very Substantial Cheeks w/ Sagan Chen 47:38

1y ago47:38

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Sagan Chen (he/they) is a Chinese-American artist based in New York City working in film, TV, and theatre, and he will NOT be moving to LA!!!! Gender fluid & poly, Sagan is a Gemini Sun, Aries Moon, and Sagittarius Rising. While Sagan currently has one partner, he is also looking for a fem that probably has dark hair and is a little bossy. You’re m…

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"Getting 'Bravo Dyke' Out There" w/ Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya (Re-release) 1:28:21

1y ago1:28:21

1:28:21

We're makin' it NICE this episode with our fave L-Word reviewer and writer, Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya! But we're not dyking out about Gen Q. We're dissecting the Real Housewives franchise for all the queer and queer-coded content it regularly serves up. These ladies are acting gay AND doing crimes, so what's more queer than that? And they're not just …

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The Deep End of the Pool w/ Phil Corin 53:51

1y ago53:51

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Phil Corin (they/them) is a nonbinary person of trans experience, leaning more masc. They say their friends would describe them as a kind, funny, and wise Capricorn with an open heart. At 54 years of age, Phil says they are always on a quest to learn more about themselves and how to evolve as a human. They also LOVE birds. Phil is looking for a fem…

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"Being Present With Birds" w/ Grace Bonney (Re-release) 1:31:19

1y ago1:31:19

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The bird's the word on this episode with author and blogger Grace Bonney. Grace's love of watching birds is queer and contagious. So what's the big deal about birding anyway? How can it positively affect your mental health? What's the community like? Why does it feel so queer? Which birds seem most sapphic? Are all pigeons elder queers? We answer a…

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Boots Over Heels w/ Jess Rothschild 52:18

1y ago52:18

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Jess Rothschild (she/her) identifies as a Leo, a lesbian, and a native New Yorker. Jess currently lives in Manhattan and is a great texter, loves gay summer life, has no food allergies, and has a career in design strategy. You should slide into her DM’s if: you have a quiet power, are comfortable in your old skin, are somewhere around 35-45 years o…

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Life Is Short w/ Valerie Complex 51:25

1+ y ago51:25

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Valerie Complex (she/they/he/whatever) is a queer, empathetic, and easygoing person. Currently non-monogamous, Valerie also describes herself as patient, a traveler, and says her love language is giving & receiving gifts. She grew up in the Bronx, still lives in New York City (now Harlem), and works as an editor for a major entertainment outlet. Va…

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Still a Bad Lesbian w/ Lauren Flans 54:23

1+ y ago54:23

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Lauren Flans (she/her) is a gay, ciswoman, and only child. She’s a great listener, volunteers at the LA LGBTQ Center, and says if she was looking for more labels, she might call herself a demiromantic. She’s still a very Covid-conscious cutie and her dog Pierro will always be number one, so you gotta be okay with that. Her ideal partner is: Rachel …

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"Rose-colored Glasses" w/ Rivkah Reyes (Re-release) 1:26:27

1+ y ago1:26:27

1:26:27

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/Writer/Reader Rivkah Reyes joins us to dyke out about their recovery and journey to being spiritually healthy. Listen to Carolyn's new podcast Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. As a reminder,…

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The Statue of Liberty of Hooking Up w/ Colette McIntyre 1:02:24

1+ y ago1:02:24

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Colette McIntyre (she/her) is a fat fem service top with an architectural triumph of an ass. This Pisces Sun, Aries Rising, and Aries Moon is working in advertising (but very anti-capitalist about it) and living in New York City. She loves planning an activity, is passionate about therapy, as well as the fact that people should be hornier. Her futu…

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In My Cookie Fleck Era w/ Ben Fisher 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

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Today we’re breaking new ground on the show and being on our first cis, gay man. Ben Fisher (he/him) has been single for about 7 years now. He s based in New York City and likes to believe that he is kind, funny, and looks like a gay early 2000’s Jimmy Fallon. You are a kind, secret hunk with a sense of fun and adventure, a bit of a creative spirit…

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Love's A Pitch w/ Ruby Quinn (preview) 19:16

1+ y ago19:16

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Listen to Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. As a reminder, you can listen to past Dyking Off Topic episodes with Carolyn and Melody on our Patreon for $5/month. Sponsored by BetterHelp Online Therapy: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/do Sponsored by Nutrafol: Get free shipping o…

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Rock Climbing Cuties w/ Micah Eames 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

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Micah Eames (he/him) is a trans-masc queer man looking for cuties to kiss and treat like a queen. This Brooklyn-based short king calls himself a hard Kinsey 3.5, and tends to skew more toward women romantically. A lifelong rock climber, Micah also enjoys karaoke duets and going out dancing. Micah's ideal partner is probably a woman (but he’s open t…

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Love's A Pitch w/ Jeena Bloom (preview) 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

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Listen to Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. As a reminder, you can listen to past Dyking Off Topic episodes with Carolyn and Melody on our Patreon for $5/month. Sponsored by BetterHelp Online Therapy: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/do Sponsored by Nutrafol: Get free shipping o…

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Soft Top King Energy w/ Ruby Quinn 54:57

1+ y ago54:57

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Ruby Quinn (she/they) is a queer, polyamorous, pansexual Brooklyn baby who is more sweetie than Swiftie - and that’s okay! A burlesque dancer who also enjoys the outdoors, Ruby loves doing cheesy stuff with their partner and calls themself a hopeless romantic. You are: not jealous, poly, comfortable with a partner who does burlesque, already live i…

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Love's A Pitch Ep 2 preview w/ Sheria Mattis 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

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Listen to Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. As a reminder, you can listen to past Dyking Off Topic episodes with Carolyn and Melody on our Patreon for $5/month. Sponsored by BetterHelp Online Therapy: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/do Sponsored by Nutrafol: Get free shipping o…

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The Fran Lebowitz of L.A. w/ Jeena Bloom 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

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Jeena Bloom (she/her) is a Los Angeles based comedian & IT engineer who doesn't like people sleeping in her bed. She is trans, open to dating all sorts of folks, will be supportive of your endeavors, and describes herself as poly, but too lazy to date more than one person. Jeena’s future partner is: creative in ways that she is not, has some initia…

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Love's A Pitch: Trailer 3:46

1+ y ago3:46

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Listen to Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. When it comes to making meaningful connections with people in the LGBTQ community, it can be brutal out there. But does it have to be? Love's a Pitch is a show about love, dating, desire, and ultimately, putting yourself out there. Each week, a new guest will pitch themselves to listeners, maki…

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Love's A Pitch is now out! Preview Ep. 1 w/ Karina Strom 22:13

1+ y ago22:13

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Listen to Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. As a reminder, you can listen to past Dyking Off Topic episodes with Carolyn and Melody on our Patreon for $5/month. Sponsored by BetterHelp Online Therapy: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/do Sponsored by Nutrafol: Get free shipping o…

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Christian Horse Girl K-Pop w/ Sheria Mattis 1:02:49

1+ y ago1:02:49

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We’re hitting k-pop, strap talk, and everything in between with the hilarious Sheria Mattis! Sheria Mattis (she/her) is a cisgender, black, queer woman & comedian in New York City. Brooklyn born & bred, Sheria is also a bottom (not lazy), a Pisces, and recovering from an attraction to fuckbois. You are: into your own passions, 30+ years old, charmi…

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Very Cold Midwestern Hands w/ Karina Strom 57:09

1+ y ago57:09

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In our very first episode of Love’s a Pitch, we’re keeping it in the family with host Carolyn Bergier’s former intern Karina Strom. Karina (she/her) is a lesbian, midwesterner, cis woman, and enneagram 2 wing 3 looking for monogamous women in the New York City area. Ideally, you are driven, passionate, not quick to conflict, and somewhere between 2…

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Love's A Pitch Trailer 4:31

1+ y ago4:31

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When it comes to making meaningful connections with people in the LGBTQ community, it can be brutal out there. But does it have to be? Love's a Pitch is a show about love, dating, desire, and ultimately, putting yourself out there. Each week, a new guest will pitch themselves to listeners, making their case for why they're a catch and joining the h…

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"Too Much Breast Happening" w/ Michelle Badillo (Re-release) 1:50:47

1+ y ago1:50:47

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First, another update from Carolyn! Then, another favorite ep of ours! Listen to Carolyn's new podcast Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Breasts, boobs, boobies, knockers, tits, titters, titties, honkers, hooters, melons, jugs, tatas - whatever you call them, we're dyking out about them with the crazy talented and boobacious Michelle Bad…

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"Two Lesbians Can Be Just Friends" w/ Valerie Complex (Re-Release) 1:16:04

1+ y ago1:16:04

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Listen to Carolyn's new podcast Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 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 m…

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"Doctor Role Play" w/ Ro White (Re-release) 1:28:49

1+ y ago1:28:49

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Listen to Carolyn's new podcast Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 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 pl…

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"Hot, Talented, and Funny" w/ Jasmin Savoy and Liv Hewson (Re-release) 1:23:32

1+ y ago1:23:32

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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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New announcements, plus Jess Rothschild interviews Ilene Chaiken 1:05:00

1+ y ago1:05:00

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Listen to Carolyn's new podcast Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 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…

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"Walk Like An Egyptian" w/Sabrina Jalees (Re-release) 1:21:17

1+ y ago1:21:17

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Listen to Carolyn's new podcast Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 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 …

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"The Coolest Lesbian Aesthetic" w/ Joanna Bradley (Re-Release) 1:37:41

1+ y ago1:37:41

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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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"An Ongoing Process" w/ Mae Martin (Re-release) 1:25:50

1+ y ago1:25:50

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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) 1:42:36

1+ y ago1:42:36

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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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"We Are Not Possessions" w/ Alysia Brown (Re-release) 1:35:12

1+ y ago1:35:12

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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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"Not Being Near Men" w/ Casey Jane Ellison (Re-release) 1:42:16

1+ y ago1:42:16

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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) 1:56:29

1+ y ago1:56:29

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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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"Allies Queef, Accomplices Squirt" w/ Amber Hikes (re-release) 1:21:04

1+ y ago1:21:04

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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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"Accent Fingers" w/ Molly Kearney (Re-release) 1:23:16

1+ y ago1:23:16

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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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"Centering Joy" w/ Precious Brady-Davis (Re-release) 1:25:42

1+ y ago1:25:42

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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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"The L Word Takes Manhattan" w/ Jenna Lyons (re-release) 1:18:12

1+ y ago1:18:12

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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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Perfect Game with Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya 1:25:41

1+ y ago1:25:41

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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 1:14:11

1+ y ago1:14:11

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Listen to Carolyn's new podcast Love's A Pitch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 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 fo…

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Full Count with Em Weinstein 1:21:27

1+ y ago1:21:27

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We're back with a packed recap of Episode 7: Full Count (directed by Silas Howard and written by Sanaz Toosi). Filmmaker, director, and A League of Their Own staff writer Em Weinstein joins host Carolyn Bergier (Dyking Out podcast) to break down the various character motives for leaving the Peaches (or at least trying to). Plus, how did Esti's firs…

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"Rabbit Syphilis" w/ Maddie Wiener - Ep. 254 1:14:12

1+ y ago1:14:12

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Did we convince comedian Maddie Wiener (Comedy Central) to unplug and move to the country on this week's episode? Or maybe their emotional support rabbit will help them cope with living in New York City. Either way, we have a fun conversation about gender, nostalgia, van life, Prada as a queer ally, queer YouTube and more! Plus, Melody and Carolyn …

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"Lesbian TikTok Drama" w/ Kendall Payne - Ep. 253 1:19:35

2y ago1:19:35

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Is it possible for us to have comedian & filmmaker Kendall Payne on the podcast and NOT talk murder? Listen and find out! High off her brush with lesbian TikTok fame, a trip to The L Word set, and a moment with Fletcher, Kendall returns to the pod to d*ke out about all sorts of lesbian drama, and how her fascination with it got her into The New Yor…

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Costumes with Trayce Gigi Field 53:09

2y ago53:09

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A League of Their Own costume designer Trayce Gigi Field joins host Carolyn Bergier (Dyking Out podcast) to talk all things costume and wardrobe. Costumes on this show truly bring the characters and era to life. But it's no easy task having to replicate uniforms from the 1940s with materials available today, much less for different teams, leagues, …

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"Conflict Is Not Abuse" w/ Becca Blackwell (Re-release) 1:34:29

2y ago1:34:29

1:34:29

We're recovering from Dinah Shore and are re-releasing another favorite ep from the archives. 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're d*king out with the hilarious and entertaining Becca Blackwell (High Maintenance on HBO)! We talk about …

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"TikTok Ya Don't Stop" w/ Rosie O'Donnell (Re-release) 1:29:53

2y ago1:29:53

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It's the re-release of our 200th episode with one and only Rosie O'Donnell fulfilling the Dyking Out prophecy. Rosie has been doing press for her new show, and it's very interesting to hear her now talking about updates on a lot of the topics we touch on in this interview from a year ago! It may have taken four years of wishing this moment into exi…

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