Why hello sweet podsters. This week, Olivia discusses her itchy hands (and warm heart) as in true, sapphic form, she has acquired a cat! We go deep on Barbie just in time for the end of the #discourse which let's face it, is very us! We discuss the character arc of Ken v Barbie and how it's impossible to please everyone when you create a movie to p…

Look before you ask, yes, we have had a glass of wine. Join us for this BUMPER episode where we let you know all about what we've been up to! From Barbie excitement (yes this episode was recorded before the big Barb release), some top pick books we've read recently and some gorgeous trips we've galavanted on.Then we go IN on 'A Little Life', and wh…

Hello hello jolly podcast sailors, 'tis us, your favourite gals about town with another monthly serving of QUEER LONGING. This month, we recap our jet set lifestyle (Lucy went to Rome and ate delicious food, Olivia went to Valencia and ate mediocre food) as well as the myriad benefits of an air fryer (hello thirties, is that you?). We talk about ou…

Oh hi angels! That's right, we're back but don't make a big deal out of it. Nooooo, stop it... put those balloons away. We're shy. In this the first episode of our brand new series we take a look back at what we've been up to. Think: Chromatica Ball, deluxe camping and the best Sporty Spice news ever. Plus we look forward to consumable fan favourit…

We're back for a new season and starting off with another stunning author special. In this episode we were joined by the true human delight that is Henry Fry to discuss his debut novel, 'First Time For Everything', a heart-warming novel which follows protagonist Danny along the pitfalls of finding yourself explored through humour and the importance…

And we're back with another banging author! This time we're joined by Calla Henkel to discuss her debut novel 'Other People's Clothes', a darkly comic novel set in the 00's which deals with death, sexuality and toxic friendships. We talked to Calla about her inspo behind the novel and the specific reasons for setting this story against a landscape …

Hello Hunnis! It's been a while but today we're taking a break from our author special guest series and this episode... it's just family! Dive on in as we catch up on life post literati fame, the latest telly (stand by for our Simon and Mayo-esque takes on Hacks, The Dropout, Severance, Lost (lol), Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Staircase (…

Another week, another stunning author! This week we welcome writer, comedian and fellow podcaster, Rosie Wilby to the pod to talk all things breakups! Rosie's new book 'The Breakup Monologues', which runs alongside her brilliant podcast of the same name, charts the many nuances of the end of relationships, the potential of actually staying in one a…

This week we were absolutely thrilled to welcome our first return guest, author and all around hun, Laura Kay! Laura joins us to talk about her new novel 'Tell Me Everything' which details the life and loves of therapist Natasha who goes on a journey of self-acceptance with many fun japes along the way. We talked to Laura about the theme of control…

This week we're joined by author Leon Craig to talk about her debut short story collection 'Parallel Hells.' If queer horror effortlessly entwined with traditional folklore and Nicki Minaj's seminal hit 'Anaconda' this truly is the collection for you. We talk Craig's literary influences, life in Berlin and grounding oneself with a healthy dollop of…

We know we've been away for far too long but don't worry we get straight back on our bullshit aka talking about what we've been crying about, love to cry about and will continue to cry about. We give you a big old lowdown of what we've been up to since you last heard from us. Top notes are that Olivia forgot how old she is and Lucy is apparently Be…

Oh we're feeling a very specific silly on this one everybody! Climb on board for very important chats regarding jumpers, Lucy as an avatar through time and Depression Clothes (don't worry we've decided to pack them away). We rec the great Derek Jarman exhibition here in our v own Manchester and talk for way too long about Wordle and the dream that …

Oh hey it's a new podcast one week after the last! Hold ur horses bbz this is 2022!First things first we go hard on taking January back to the drawing board and rebranding it big time! Forget hibernating- get out there and soak up your life! We're feeling v analytical this week and do a deep dive of The Matrix Resurrections: what we really liked ab…

2022 Baby! Yes indeed, the years of BITS is finally here and we're back firmly situated in Queer Longing towers after a festive period of rest and relaxation...sort of. For the first pod of 2022 expect our usual round-up/processing of the past 12 months and our intentions for the coming year. Say no to snide lemon wedges, and yes to signature cockt…

Deck the halls with US! First up we update you on our Christmas pursuits, banging drag nights and how proud we are of our sweet bb book club. Then we dive into not one, but TWO, analytical convos! Firstly, we discuss film 'Boxing Day' starring national treasure Leigh-Anne Pinnock- spoiler alert, it's fine. Then we sink our teeth in the new SATC off…

Ho ho ho hunnis! It's our first ep of the Christmas season and we're getting into the festive spirit. Join us for a chat re what we're up to during the holiday season and to find out what hymn Lucy is. Something we're sure you're dying to know. We give ourselves over to a big old chat about our experience of House of Gucci. Strap in huns, it's a ro…

The sickness has struck the House of Queer Longing and we absolutely will be talking about it. We're longing more than ever for the impending release of House of Gucci- will we survive our viewing? Probably not. We wax lyrical about ally Lorraine Kelly standing up for trans rights, give you a recap of the Self Esteem gig (obv we loved it) and talk …

OMG we've only gone and finally made it to our 100th episode! Is it a birthday? Is it an anniversary? Is this our jubilee?! To celebrate making it this far together we talk fun facts about the number 100 and pledge to make it to our 100th year so that we can buy each other 10 carat diamond rings of course. Wanna play a game? Lucy takes Olivia on a …

Oh hi! We're back again after our completely scheduled and talked about loads end of summer break! After a lil catch up about what we've been up to- see: Mae Martin being in a fight with Olivia and Lucy and Tom Jones passing like ships in the night, we move onto a stunning interview with writer, artist and performer Rhyannon Styles. We were delight…

We know it's not September yet but it's back to school for this sweet baby pod! We are coming to you 'live' from Olivia's dining room table for the first time in over 18 months and damn, being back in Queer Longing towers just feels so right! This week, we talk about the seminal moment when we were finally faced with stunning alien icon Ms. Juno Bi…

Another week, another pod! Call this a resurgence, call it a new era, call it what you want to, call me by your name. Very importantly we begin this pod by discussing how we're both pro swimmers now and our favourite Sims and Olivia's top pick in a bag of Magic Stars. The content has never been so tight, honestly. We have a big discussion regarding…

Oh hi, we've had a jam packed week of bits and we're here to let you know all about them because that's exactly what you want isn't it? And we live, love and long to give you what you want. We talk about finally being back in safe queer spaces, being the rowdiest group at any event and our new shared gaming obsession- Catan. As ever we've got hot r…

Sweet babies we hope you've been keeping hydrated and fresh af during this #unprecedented heatwave. We talk about being hot because it's what's been going on okay?! We take a quick jaunt to Sporty Spice corner to cover the queer news of the Olympics before diving into our thoughts on the final season of 'Atypical' which does tender portrayals of in…

Well hello our little hot girl summers. How are we doing? It's been SIX WEEKS since our last confession/ podcast and we have missed you and it! But needs must when the beach calls and the devil drives. We have lots to catch up on this week from summer holiday antics, Lucy's writing success (already picked out my room in her future McMansion), Olivi…

We're back baby! We took a lil break to rejuve in the new way of things and have finally got round to having time to record our sweet poddy bb! And how we missed you! We give you a big old catch up of what we've been up to, cue: hot tubs, Eurovision and stanning Olivia Rodrigo, obv. It's Pride Month huns! We talk what's making us proud, how the who…

This week we discuss what things are NO DEPRESSION and why it's basically 'Trolls World Tour' and how that's all you need to know. Plus, we've both become 100% solidified Mare Of Easttownies so we talk a bit more about how it's not doing anything new but how it is doing everything right. We've got a couple of queer films to recommend, from Brooklyn…

Howdy huns! We've taken a break from our newly packed social lives to bring you a brand new ep! (2 events a week is a social life, right? Asking for a friend.) This week we talk not knowing how to be drunk anymore whilst Olivia manifests her best Britney energy in a stunning headset before we give you our low-down on top book of the discourse, 'Det…

We've been busy living our lives (can you believe?!) and so are bringing you a gorge lil blooper reel to tide you over until next week. Tune in for us mainly laughing at ourselves, chatting even more garbage than usual and the rapid descent of our minds over the past year. Keep safe and stunning sweet bbis xoxo…

Why hello gorgeous bbis, welcome to Queer Longing and welcome to two pals who are very much on for THE SESH. This week we mourn the passing of our youth as Olivia recommends the walking app 'All Trails' and we discuss our future identities once Coronavirus restrictions begin to lift. Spoiler alrt- it will mainly be Lucy looking the BEST she's ever …

Join us as we pull out all the Easter references Lucy's limited religious upbringing can muster in this weeks gorge ep. First and foremost, we become a full on Lil Nas X fan podcast, as is only right and proper after the long awaited release of storming banger 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)'. We see you Lil Nas and we agree with it. If you want to…

This is Your Girlfriend, This is Your Ex-Girlfriend, This is Your Life. Welcome to another episode of Queer Longing where we dive into the absurd, obscure and the canny as we celebrate Census Day, denigrate Coneheads and puzzle over the enigma that is Orlando Bloom. We share our thoughts on the RPDRUK Season 2 finale, things we were scared of as ki…

This week we're thrilled to be joined by author Laura Kay to discuss her debut novel 'The Split'! A brilliant lesbian rom com which follows Ally as she makes a new life for herself after a surprise break up. Spoiler alert: she's taken the cat! We talk the power of queer friendships, finding yourself after a break up and queer literature that focuse…

Hey bbis. After an annoying raft of technical issues, we finally are able to record, and as ever, bring you our live, laugh loves and longs (but you don't really care how the hot dogs get made, do you?) This week, we talk about Lucy's life as part of the rat race (in more ways than one) and talk about the return of Olivia's beloved plant jungle and…

This week we talk our adventures in the first of the 2021 sun, the beauty of historical photography and writing re the queer community and we look forward to a couple of great queer virtual events. We've been through a bunch of great books and recommend the following: The chaotic and nostalgic 'Boy Parts' by Eliza Clarke; the undeniably powerful 'H…

Why hello prancers, chancers and TikTok dancers. Another week, another episode of Queer Longing to brighten up your Wednesday (we hope). This week, we dive straight in with our first ever Queer Longing DEBATE around movie spin-offs and prequels, inspired by the advent of brand new trailer for Disney's 'Cruella' - will our friendship survive?! We al…

The weeks truly fly by don't they huns? We're back with more chat about what we've been consuming to pass these long long days and even longer nights. First up, in a nod to Valentine's day, we talk love languages and what our podcast girlfriends dream dinner would be- clotted lobster anyone? We've been to the movies this week and give you the low d…

Why hello there sweet angels. Can you feel the days getting longer yet? Can you? CAN YOU? We hope so. This week we talk Supergroups, lesbian representation in Riverdale and February 7th 10:20pm- the day of Lucy's reckoning. Yikes! We're all over the newest Tik Tok hype, 'Sylvanian Dramas' and Trixie Mattel's new gay club acquisition, 'This is It!'W…

Oh hiya! Hope you're ready for a bumber load of recs this week because truly, honestly, what else is there to do but watch telly, read books and listen to stuff! We've got pod recommendations coming out our ears this week! From Sofie Hagen dissecting true crime in 'Bad People', to exploring sex and relationships with Nicole Byers on 'Why Won't You …

Gee whiz, here we are again! It's been a veritable feast of queer cultural highlights this past so stay tuned while we dive into inaugeration entertainment (space Demi, we see you and we love you), JLO getting loud as only she can and Lady Gaga turning a look that's straight from the Hunger Games Capitol itself, we love to see it (and hear it). Plu…

FOR AULD LANG SYNE MY QUEERS! FOR AULD LANG SYNE!Welcome all huns to a new year (apparently)! We're starting the year off with manifesting our intentions for the year ahead. Big reveal, it's mainly moisturising. We give you the low down on the gorgeous standalone 'Euphoria' episode, mesmerising new series from Luca Guadagnino 'We Are Who We Are' an…

Hello our sweet angels a top the 'ole Christmas tree! Hope you're hanging in there, not long now before we can shake all this 2020 dust from our wings and fly into what is (hopefully) a brighter and more sociable 2021- we know we're ready! This week we take stock of the most bizarre and tumultuous year in living memory as well as giving you hefty h…

In the words of gorgeous farmer and sweet hun of the 00’s, JB Gill… MERRY CHRISTMAS! The main event of this stunning ep is a deep dive debrief of new queer holiday film ’Happiest Season’. We have a lot to say about both the toxic narrative and the overwhelming energy of Aubrey Plaza. So buckle in huns, it’s going to be a wild ride. We also talk the…

Jingle Bell Rock it's a brand new ep! This week we look forward to 2022, which we have collectively hailed as, 'The Year of All the Bits.' We discuss the great news following Scotland's recent announcement of free period products for all, queer Grammy noms, the new album from the Frock Destroyers' and the cheering news that there's a Christmas baub…

Oh hiya- two pods in a row, aren’t you a lucky bunch? Join us as we try to figure out what the date is, chat funny GCSE tutors and finding solace in games during lockdown. We get in the festive spirit with gorge vaccine news from Dolly Parton, the importance of Christmas day outfits and we go ham for the new holiday track from our lord and saviour …

Step into podcasts, step into podcasts, we can watch the eps fall forever and everrrrr. Well hello, and WELCOME to another episode of Queer Longing. It's offically Lockdown 2: The Streets and we all know that the sequel is always so, so much worse. (Except for Grease 2 which is honestly iconic). This week, we chat life in lockdown lane, being a Chr…

This week we had the absolute pleasure of being joined by friend of the pod, historian extraordinaire and dabbler of the occult, Laura Alston. Laura joins us as a ghost enthusiast to talk all things spooky this season in our very special Halloween episode. We chat about our own experiences with ghosts and Laura takes us through some of the differen…

Come one, come all to an in-depth discussion of the joy of sausage rolls. That’s right, we may be talking Christmas food a lil early but honestly what is time any more and we all need something to look forward to, don’t we huns? We take a trip down old friend Sporty Spice Lane this episode by having a look at the San Diego Loyal’s recent walk off b…

Why hello one and all and welcome to what is truly an AUTUMNAL episode! Sadly, we're not going back to school and no one in QL Towers has a new pencil case but rest assured this episode is as moreish as a pumpkin-spiced latte on Halloween! This week, we talk UK staycations, the allure of a good logburner and as ever, our failed clotted lobster purs…

Join us this time for thrilling convo re being alone and eating an after school tea- think baked beans and any frozen potato product. Plus, we reveal the truth about exercise- turns out it's good. We've got great book recs from the heartwarming (and breaking) '10 Minutes 38 Seconds In This Strange World' to the second instalment of 'The Bi-ble: Ess…

Why hello our huns it's September and we are BACK-TO-SCHOOL! In this week's bumper ep, we discuss upcoming queer flick, 'Ammonite', and the discourse around lesbians period dramas.We also explore the compulsive reality series 'Selling Sunset' and look back on 21 seasons of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.' We go through some new book recs:Three Wo…