Slacks

Slacks

The gay musings of three thirty-something London lesbians. Slacks is a podcast about lesbian/bi/queer life, taking on a different topic each episode. From dating to dildos, through understanding your sexuality, starting a family, coming out and lots more. Join us, as we discover more about ourselves and each other, laugh, definitely not cry and maybe learn something interesting! Get in touch at [email protected]

48 minutes 13 seconds

#25 The times we knew we were gay (with guest Eleanor Crewes)

Mallory, D and Matilde go down memory lane thanks to Eleanor Crewes' excellent graphic memoir 'The Times I Knew I Was Gay'. Remembering dodgy haircuts, Buffy obsessions and the odd power of the last hetero date. Ellie's fantastic book is out now in the UK with Virago Books (https://linktr.ee/thetimesiknewiwasgay) and in the US October 6th with Scribner books. Preorder here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Times-I-Knew-I-Was-Gay/Eleanor-Crewes/9781982147105
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17 July 2020, 8:15 am
59 minutes 15 seconds

#24 Riding on a wave of queer representation (with guest Brona C. Titley)

How do you forget all about nasty 'Rona and lockdown? By laughing along with superstar TV comedy writer and actor Brona C. Titley (Tracy Ullman's Show, 8 Out 10 Cats, BAFTA TV Awards) of course!
D, Mallory, Matilde and Brona chat Irishisms, if jelly belongs on ice cream and how the current wave of queer TV and cinema makes them feel.

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27 May 2020, 3:47 pm
43 minutes 22 seconds

#23 Live from the queerantine

Speaking from the safety of their homes, Matilde, Mal and D discuss how the lockdown has affected them and some of the unexpected positives that it’s brought along.

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2 May 2020, 11:59 am
1 hour 9 minutes

#22 Busting relationship myths (with guest Harriet Rose)

How do you present a presenter? Interview an interviewer? Not easy. But Matilde, Mallory and D give it their very best shot with the powerhouse that is Harriet Rose. Together they attempt to bust the biggest relationships myths out there; all the while discussing queer dating, dressing up as a frog in public and how to become a superstar DJ.

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8 April 2020, 9:56 am
49 minutes 36 seconds

#21 The long road to coming out (with guest Danielle Vanier)

Doff your caps everyone as this week Mal, D and Matilde have non other than social media royalty Danielle Vanier with them! The gals discuss Danie's high-flying life, how to become an internet sensation and what it's like to come out in your 30s when you're in the public eye. Settle into a comfy seat and forget all about COVID-19 with Slacks.
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24 March 2020, 5:25 pm
57 minutes 33 seconds

#20 Push, Cuddle, Punch

They’re baaaaaaack! Some time has gone by since the last recording as big life events have gotten in the way, but D, Mal and Matilde are now back in the game. Join the Slacks gals as they describe in vivid detail the way their lives have changed in the last couple of months, discuss the ups and downs of being a lesbian in your thirties and announce some exciting personal news.
Double D's fundraiser link for those looking to throw a few pennies in: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/darina-connolly
Some info on the Pride Boxing initiative: http://www.prideboxing.co.uk/

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10 March 2020, 12:25 pm
48 minutes 19 seconds

#19 Breasts are best. Or are they? (with guest Stephanie Mace)

We all love ‘em. But how much are breasts actually part of a queer woman’s identity? And why so many LGBT+ women are now deciding to ’stay flat’ instead of opting for reconstruction after breast cancer recovery? This World Cancer Day Mallory, Matilde and D ask the delightful therapist and soon-to-be PhD Dr. Stephanie Mace all about her groundbreaking psychosexual research
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4 February 2020, 8:00 am
48 minutes 6 seconds

#18 Feeling fly and being bi (with guest April Kelley)

Mal, D and Matilde spend some time with the wonderful April Kelley (Writer, Producer, Actor and ambassador for Bipolar UK) and learn some exciting insights about the making of her recent film ‘Treacle', what happened behind the scenes and what being double bi - bisexual and bipolar - feels like. Dig in!
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22 January 2020, 5:45 pm
52 minutes 12 seconds

#17 You asked, we answered: Part 3

Starting 2020 off with a bang! All you lovely listeners sent in a deluge of questions, making Mal, D and Matilde’s new year hangover a much happier occasion. Discussing dodgy sex playlists, terrifying first dates, couples' PMS and soft soft boobs is surely the best way to ring in the new decade. Bring it on.
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8 January 2020, 11:12 am
42 minutes 20 seconds

#16 The 12 Gays Of Christmas

Here it is! The guide you never knew you wanted on how to be a happy festive queer. Mal, D and Matilde go over the 12 (solid!) reasons why being LGBTQ+ makes the holiday season the happiest time of the year.
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18 December 2019, 12:51 pm
49 minutes 57 seconds

#15 Lesbian families: adoption edition (with guest Ali Donnelly)

We’re back on the topic of lesbian families, chatting all things adoption with very special guest Ali Donnelly, Director of Marketing and Communications at Sport England and Founder of scrumqueens.com. From the very first conversation with her wife about having a family to her current life with a gorgeous, boisterous three-year-old daughter, Ali tells the how, what, when and why of adopting in the UK as a lesbian couple.
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3 December 2019, 12:58 pm
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