Best Sean McGinity Podcasts (2025)

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The Center We Decentralize 1:59:13

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Day 104 in the trailer behind the Metal Shoppe: Lee Aaron, Metal For Breakfast, sword skills, Jared Leto in Star Wars, Gentleman Ghost, ALF, and the Metal Lord's wrath. Oh, and we play some metal. 🤘 #MetalShoppe #HeavyMetal #PodcastLife

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You Can’t Bring Antony Down 2:09:18

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From the bowels of the lunchroom, Tony Kitaen sends a memo that might just save him from the Metal Lord. Oh and we play some metal. #podcast #music #metal

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Belial Rising 2:00:55

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Rory and Sean get stuck with Peeping Tom this week. He has skipped his duties on the floor after Dillon's accident and decided to crash the party. Oh, and they play some metal! #podcast #MetalShoppe #MusicPodcast #MetalBands #PlagueisHazzerd #Highwind #Propagandhi #Jinjer #Spiritbox #TwoMinutesToLateNight #HCE #Morax #Halestorm #MasterSpy #Rhapsody…

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Feeling Moist 1:40:15

4d ago1:40:15

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Whatever happened to Christian Corey, what happens when Christian Metal is played, what is the book of the profet Hobert Rarison, how we get Elliot Moist, worry about drinking spirit water, some great Winnipeg bands, more chicken with the press, parallel dimensions, doing some motorhead, having a Dwarven underground feast, having Trouble with Portu…

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Metal Shoppe 100 1:42:46

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100 Days Later… Rory and Sean share news about the tragedy at work, buttless chaps, problems on the press, HR woes, and… oh yeah… some metal!

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Jess Dobkin and Lisa DeBoer on the "Lesbian Time-Out Kiss-In," Lesbian Avengers, and queer visibility in the WNBA 55:16

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In 1999, Jess Dobkin and Lisa DeBoer formed the activist group Lesbians for Liberty. Their purpose was to push for visibility in the WNBA and specifically, at the New York Liberty games. In Act I, Jess and Lisa sit down with Sarah to discuss the history of lesbians and the WNBA, the story of the Lesbian Time-Out Kiss-In, and their experiences in ac…

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The Meta Lord 53:23

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Rory has been missing for the last little while and in the meantime, Corey has been hired as his replacement. Rory returns with the Meta Lord who is fickle about his metal. What song of songs do they need to spin to keep him happy? #podcast #music #metal #hairmetal

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Glen Puts His Hands On Iron Bars 1:24:27

9d ago1:24:27

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On Day 8, the boys suspect Peeping Tom of some shenanigans and question his welding gloves. We also learn about Glen Danzog and the Fitmitts, Postman Emil, Manitoba Metal, the Gentleman Ghost, something about soap and an Alien Life Form, spa metal, unicorn invasions and… pumping iron. Join us on this Neverending Work Week.…

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Winnipeg the Middle of Hell 4:56

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Bill E Bob crashes The Metal Shoppe! Expect heat, chaos, linguini, antisocial media, and Krampus. Winnipeg’s never been hotter. 🔥🤘 #MetalPodcast

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Punchlines and Abstinence 1:50:26

14d ago1:50:26

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Alone at The Metal Shoppe! Sean & Rory go full Metal while debating punchlines, beer, planets, ankle grinders & abstinence month. Chaos = achieved.

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Metal, Mayhem & Maritime Snacks 1:27:59

15d ago1:27:59

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Haunted? Check. Illegal labour? Check. Plankton snacks & Metal riffs? Double check. Another normal day at The Metal Shoppe.

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Rory Employay 1:05:13

16d ago1:05:13

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We get roasted on the interwebs, rename Alex to Rory Employay, discover the iPod, and blast some killer tunes. Just another day at The Metal Shoppe!

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Christopher Lee 1:31:08

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Day 3 of working with Alex the Temp as he attempts to gain full time permanent status. What happened after the bike theft from last episode. And guess what? Someone has pirated us and has been distributing our show over the Interwebs! Be sure to find it on UsTube. The boss AND the Metal Lord both make appearances. And we praise the other Metal Lord…

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Tomfoolery 1:26:05

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It is another of work at the Metal Shoppe --- and by work, we mean sitting back and listening to Metal. Sean and Alex the Temp don’t care about doing any lousy work --- unless the boss shows up. And don’t get caught listening to Beyonce: because the METAL LORD will not approve! This episode is no different than last episode except someone tries to …

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Metal Shoppe 1:19:11

19d ago1:19:11

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We are trying something new this week on the show and introducing the Metal Shoppe. During SeanGeek’s dayjob, he works for a metals shop. But what does that even mean in context to the show? And just who or what is the Metal Lord? He snuck his Zoom recorder into work and along with his co-workers, listens to metal all day. What are they playing tod…

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Oak Chezar on rejecting the patriarchy and more stories from Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp 1:15:07

23d ago1:15:07

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Radical lesbian activist Oak Chezar spent three years protesting nuclear war at Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp, and another five living on lesbian women's lands. Some of Oak's stories were aired on our original Greenham Common episode with Sue Say and, due to popular demand, we bring you Sarah's full conversation with her here today. Tune in fo…

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Ronnie D. Ron on creating Shakedown: LA's legendary Black, lesbian strip club 48:25

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Ronnie D. Ron (also known as Ronnie-Ron and Sha'ron Harris) came up in the LA Black gay disco scene, and soon went on to found Shakedown in 1996. Shakedown was a special place - where women celebrated each other, danced freely and exotically, and found lovers and family. Ronnie discusses the origins of Shakedown, the making of Leilah Weinraub's 201…

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Tricia Cooke on making a lesbian B-movie trilogy, and her polyamorous marriage with Ethan Coen 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Tricia Cooke — the creative force behind the recent lesbian comedies Drive-Away Dolls and Honey Don’t. Married to filmmaker Ethan Coen (yes, of the Coen brothers), Tricia has long identified as a lesbian, and we dive into how that identity intersects with her decades-long, straight-presenting poly marriage. The con…

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Lez Hang Out! Ep. 317: God Save the Lesbian Bar w/ Lisa Cannistraci 43:52

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Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Lisa Cannistraci, the owner of Henrietta Hudson, the longest running lesbian bar in the country, (@henriettahudson), to chat about her experience running the bar. From taking Madonna on a tour of all of the lesbian bars in NYC, to Melissa Etheridge taking over the stage when the band starte…

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The Queer Family Podcast, S19 E1: Gays With Kids Founder Brian Rosenberg 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

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Another feed swap this week - with The Queer Family Podcast with Jaimie Kelton! . . . Jaimie sits down with Brian Rosenberg, longtime advocate, dad of three, and founder of Gays With Kids and GWK Academy. From navigating HIV and homophobia in the '80s to building a beautiful family through adoption and surrogacy, Brian shares his powerful story wit…

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Shame Spiral, S1 E32: "You're Not Gonna Call Me Dirty Because You Feel Dirty" w/ Robby Hoffman 1:32:46

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Cruising is taking a a short summer hiatus and, in the meantime, sharing episodes from other queer podcasts we love! First up is Shame Spiral with psychotherapist-turned-comedian Ely Kreimendahl. This is her hilarious interview with comedian Robby Hoffman (Hacks, Workin' Moms, The Chris Gethard Show, Odd Squad, Just For Laughs), which originally ai…

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Michelle Axelson on Womencrafts Provincetown, the "dyke discount," and existing within a spectrum of a community 43:30

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Womencrafts is one of only 13 feminist book stores left in the country, and a pillar of Provincetown, MA. This week, we sit down with Michelle Axelson, the owner of Womencrafts since taking over in 2015. Michelle shares the history of the shop (first owned by lesbians in 1976), how she found her place in Ptown, and why so many people have come out …

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Sean Monaghan and Susanna Stein on Stud Country, Big Apple Ranch, and the history of queer country western dancing 53:32

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We're diving into the rich history and culture of queer country western dancing. First, Sean Monaghan will share the story of Stud Country - how he discovered queer line dancing at the historic Oil Can Harry's, and how (along with his cofounder, Bailey) Sean founded Stud Country and brought about a renaissance of country western dancing to a younge…

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Heather Purser on passing same sex marriage in her tribe, and meeting the love of her life at 7 years old 44:37

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Our Guest this week, Heather Purser, made headlines back in 2011 when she single handedly passed same-sex marriage in the Suquamish tribe in Seattle, Washington. Today, Heather is a Suquamish lesbian activist and commercial diver! She shares her story of accepting her own identity, finding her childhood crush, and making space for herself within he…

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Holly Near on Women's Music, Jane Fonda's Free The Army Tour, and music as activism 1:02:39

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Holly Near is a world-renowned singer and activist, known for producing music with powerful political messaging - she sings about war, racism, queer love and much more. She is one of the early pioneers of Women's Music (also known as radical lesbian feminist music) and the first lesbian to come out in People Magazine in 1975. Holly started her poli…

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Angela Denise Davis on ZAMI NOBLA and moving through the world as a Black, blind, lesbian. 1:03:17

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This week, we sit down with Angela Denise Davis, the creative director and podcast host for ZAMI NOBLA - the National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging. She's also a scholar, organizer, minister, and Ukulele instructor. ZAMI NOBLA, founded in 2011 by Angela's partner Mary Anne Adams, is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to empowerin…

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I'm Baby and Denise Gaylord on Dyke Drag 49:56

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For the first time, we feature two interviews - two dykes, from two different generations - on the same concept: Dyke Drag. First, we'll hear from I'm Baby, a Brooklyn drag performer who started an event they call "Dyke Drag" which brings gender-diverse drag to sapphic spaces around the city. In Act 2, we meet Denise Gaylord, a local Ptown lesbian …

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Robin Tyler on the fight for marriage equality, and getting arrested for 'female impersonation' 40:38

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Robin Tyler is a history-making activist and stand-up comic, that's been on the scene since moving to New York City in the 1960's. Robin is a treasure trove of punchlines and queer history. She shares some of her most famous stories - like making a name for herself as a female impersonator, calling for 3 Marches on Washington, being the first out g…

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Activist Sue Say on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Encampment, organizing in prisons, and annoying the police as best you can 1:13:20

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The Greenham Common Women’s Peace Encampment was an anti-nuke encampment outside of a US military base in England, that women (and loads of lesbians) occupied from 1981 all the way through 2000. Fed up with male-on-male violence, and society's expectations on women, Sue Say joined the protest in its very beginnings as an 18-year-old. There, every d…

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Valery Hughes on nursing in NYC hospitals during the AIDS epidemic, and falling in love in the on-call room 56:36

7M ago56:36

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Valery Hughes is a retired nurse who spent her career working in HIV/AIDS care and research. She coauthored Nurses On The Inside: Stories Of The HIV/AIDS Epidemic In NYC with her colleague, Ellen Matzer, after working together in designated AIDS units for many years. Valery takes us behind the scenes of some of the city's busiest hospitals - from c…

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Comedian Kristen Becker on Summer of Sass, touring the Deep South, and getting stabbed in the chest 49:43

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Kristen Becker is a standup comedian and activist based out of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Becker also has a long history of touring, living, and organizing in the Deep South. In 2006, she founded the "Dykes of Hazard," an all-lesbian comedy group that toured the Deep South for a decade. In 2014, Becker testified before the Louisiana State Legisla…

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Journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist on queer media, childhood crushes, and what 'holding space' means to her 52:30

8M ago52:30

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You might know this week's guest, Tracy E. Gilchrist, as "the queen of queer media" or simply "the holding space lady." She reached internet fame last year when her interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande went viral during the Wicked press tour. But it goes without saying that Tracy is a whole person, who has lived a whole life, outside of t…

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Barbara Smith on The Combahee River Collective, lesbian identity, and Black feminism 1:15:02

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Barbara Smith is an award winning author, scholar, and activist. She is most well-known for co-authoring the Combahee River Collective Statement with two other queer Black women - her twin sister Beverly, and friend Demita Frazier. Barbara joins us to unpack the personal history that informed her groundbreaking Black Feminist politics. We discuss h…

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Activist Michelle Crone on a lesbian nation, the Seneca Women's Peace Encampment, and strategies for radical civil disobedience 1:08:48

9M ago1:08:48

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For our first episode of season 3, Sarah sits down with long-time activist and radical organizer, Michelle Crone. Now in her 70s, Michelle has spent the better part of her life organizing women and building community in the upstate New York/Albany area. At 18, she began doing service work with communities in the Appalachian Mountains, but soon had …

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Introducing Season 3: Beyond the Bars 1:37

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Cruising: Beyond the Bars will premiere next Tuesday February 4th, but we're doing things a little differently this season! Each episode will be a candid conversation between our host, Sarah, and a history-making lesbian or queer person about all kinds of sapphic spaces - not just bars! We'll cover queer bookstores, farms, peace encampments, line d…

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Cruising the Archives: Lillian Faderman 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

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Lillian Faderman is a world renowned, award winning LGBTQ+ and lesbian historian, scholar, and author. Her books include Surpassing the Love of Men, Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers, Gay L.A., The Gay Revolution, Woman: The American History of an Idea, and many others. We've interviewed her once before, and we've quoted her in many of our other episod…

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Cruising the Archives: Ms. Mabel Hampton 56:29

1+ y ago56:29

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This week, we're sharing the story of Ms. Mabel Hampton, in partnership with The Lesbian Herstory Archives. Ms. Hampton (1902-1989) was an African-American lesbian, an activist, a dancer, a singer, and a domestic worker. She was also a dear friend and mentor of Joan Nestle, one of The Lesbian Herstory Archives' founders. Between 1976 and 1988, Joan…

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Cruising the Archives: Pete Smith 41:31

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In 1963, white supremacist terrorists bombed the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young black girls. Despite the FBI and local investigators identifying four key perpetrators, no one was charged. Until 1977, when Pete Smith, a trans man, worked with the FBI to testify against and convict his uncle, Robert Chambli…

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Cruising the Archives: Patricia McCombs 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

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Happy Pride Month!! Starting this month, we will be releasing a series of episodes that we’re calling Cruising the Archives. We’re featuring extended interviews with LGBTQ+ icons from our own archives, as well as from the collections of queer and lesbian archives throughout the country. First up: Patricia McCombs. In December of 1974, Pat noticed t…

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Redz / Nancy Valverde | Los Angeles, CA 52:36

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Redz is a little known former lesbian bar in East LA, which opened in the 1950s and catered primarily to Chicana lesbians. This is the story of one woman in particular who called this space a home: Nancy Valverde. Nancy is most known for her long fought battle with the LAPD over masquerading laws, spending dozens of nights in jail throughout the 19…

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The Bush | Brooklyn, NY 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

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There's a new dyke bar in Bushwick, and it's called The Bush! These are the stories of humans that run it, and the humans that call it a home. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features interviews with: Nikke Alleyne, Justine LaViolette, Macon Reed, Loretta Andro Chung, and Sarah Hallonquist. Chec…

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Bonus Content: Summer | Doc Marie's 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

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Our full interview with Summer, security at Doc Marie's. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you! -Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! …

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Hershee Bar | Norfolk, VA 58:19

1+ y ago58:19

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In 2018, the Hershee Bar community showed up at a series of Norfolk City Council meetings to fight for their bar. This is the story of Hershee Bar, the humans that ran it, and the humans that called it a home. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features interviews with: Annette Stone, Jennifer Alom…

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Welcome to Cruising! 1:02

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Cruising is a documentary podcast about lesbian bars, the humans that run them, and the humans that call them a home. Not sure where to start? You don’t have to listen in order! Pick your favorite city or your favorite bar and dive in. Season 1 follows creators Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jen McGinity on their 2021 cross-country road trip to …

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Alice Brady's | New Orleans, LA 55:28

1+ y ago55:28

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Alice Brady owned and ran various lesbian bars throughout New Orleans between 1952 and 1978. The most notable was called Alice Brady's. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features interviews with: Ellen Frayle, Frank Perez, Diane DiMicelli, Randy Elwood, and Cindy Thank you for listening to Cruisin…

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The Ruby Fruit | Los Angeles, CA 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

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When Mara and Emily opened The Ruby Fruit in 2023, Los Angeles hadn't had a lesbian bar since 2017. It is named after Rita Mae Brown's iconic lesbian novel Rubyfruit Jungle, and self-described as "a strip mall wine bar for the sapphically inclined." Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features inter…

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Lost and Found | Chicago, IL 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

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Established in 1965, Lost and Found was the longest running lesbian bar in Chicago until it was sold in 2008 and became Lizard's Liquid Lounge. Join us as we celebrate former Lost and Found regular Linda's 80th birthday at Lizard's, and hear the stories of the community members who've found a safe space at this bar over the years. Thank you to ever…

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Dorothy Downstairs | Chicago, IL 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

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In February of 2020, Chicago's newest lesbian bar, Dorothy Downstairs first opened its doors. A month later, they were forced to close when the city shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. About 2 years later, they reopened, and they've been a staple of the Chicago queer community ever since! Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us f…

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Mona's | San Francisco, CA 57:16

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Mona Sargent (born Mona Nystrom) is widely credited as the owner of the first lesbian bar in San Francisco, and perhaps the first public lesbian bar in United States. Between 1933 and 1950 she owned a series of bars in clubs in San Francisco: Mona's, Mona's Barrelhouse, Mona's 440 Club, The Paper Doll, and Mona's Candle Light. Thank you to everyone…

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Maud's | San Francisco, CA 1:04:53

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Rikki Streicher opened Maud's in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco in 1966. The bar would be a fixture of the lesbian community there until it closed its doors in 1989. It's memorialized in the 1993 documentary Last Call At Maud's and in the hearts and minds of all those who called Maud's a home over the years! Thank you to everyone who …