Lesbian Lounge

Back in 2009, we pulled off the BEST April Fool's joke ever! Us? At The Dinah? REALLY?! We rounded up actors, friends, celebrities to play along and it was an EPIC show! EVERYONE WAS SO FULLY COMMITTED! We pranked our chat room listeners so hard and had so many laughs! Have a listen, have a laugh, relive the old days! Absolutely timely since we are doing a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 5 Episode series covering 2006-2016 of the best moments STARTING JUNE6, 2026! One a week for Pride Month June!

Buckle in for JD and Denise's conversation with Nigerian-born, retired paediatrician doctor, Dr. Lulu! This woman shows no signs of stopping in retirement, she's an out, queer advocate for Trans youth, she does Ted Talks, she's an author, she is now tackling training doctor's on Queer health. Living in Atlanta, she's a ball of energy who prides herself on passing along lessons and positivity! Watch this wild ride on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

JD and Denise talk with Dory and Mike, a Texas couple who started a podcast a year ago to create awareness about the disabled and the LGBTQ communities who are otherwise marginalised. Most event coordinators don't even know what's needed to make a comfortable, accessible atmosphere for disabled people, or for LGBTQIA folks to feel safe, so Dory and Mike have guests to share their stories, resources and solutions. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise talk with out actress Candis Cayne about her upcoming movie "Witchy Ways' (available to buy or rent on Amazon or Apple). We discuss the current climate that trans people are having to navigate, and we also celebrate Candis being on TIME Magazine's historic achievements list of "Firsts". Plus, we have a little fun talking about her show "Candis Cayne's Secret Garden" on Hulu. Watch this fun chat on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

Denise and JD talk to Denise's high school friend, Rosanna Monteleone, who is a certified nutrition and wellness expert. She explains and does some myth busting about fad diets and influencers with gimmicks. They also discuss easy, simple, little changes you can implement for big changes health-wise. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise talk with Jon Imparata, a queer author, producer and activist from Los Angeles who's new book "The Good Inside The Grief" is out now and given the time of year, it feels very timely. We talk about how grief comes in different forms for different reasons, the stigma attached to the word 'grief' and so much more. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Denise is back from moving into the new house and she joins JD for a fun conversation with Julie Seaver of the Compass LGBTQIA Community Center of West Palm Beach, who discusses the evolution of our community and the resources they provide along with reminiscing about the older days, Pride Fest, and the upcoming events on this new year's schedule. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD welcomes her niece Joanie, a South Florida reporter, who comes bearing GREAT last minute or really, ANYTIME cool gift ideas from digital to tangible! Watch the chat on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

JD talks with Kestral Gaian about being a queer author, poet and playwright in England. Kestrel's newest poetry book: Tubelines is out now and they discuss what the inspiration for the compilation was. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD is holding down the fort while Denise unpacks at the new house and waits for internet service. J talks with Thea Gill (Queer As Folk), Gina Glass and the cast & crew of a new podcast series called "The High Note"- great behind the scenes chat, what the series is about and how it came about. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

JD and Denise speak with Petria, in Australia, who started out creating a Facebook group for late blooming lesbians, and the page exploded into a full on community of nurturing women from all over the world sharing advice, stories, and events - much to Petria's surprise. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD talk with actor, writer, producer Sam Danson as he gets ready for his play "Daddy's First Gay Date" to debut at The Seven Dials Playhouse in London. We talk about the play itself, his writing and starring in it, as well as his previous play "Bi-Topia". We discuss the tight knit queer theatre community, the run up to the opening of the show, what inspired it and how to get tickets. You can watch this on YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

Part Two of our conversation with Barb Snelgrove, discussing Canada -all queer things, including safe spaces, Queer FM Radio, the guests they talk to on the show and the queer artist's music they feature.  Watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD talk with Barb Snelgrove, of MegaMouth Media, a voice and personality on Queer FM Radio, broadcasting throughout Vancouver, Canada and beyond. With an amazing decades long career, Barb discusses the changes we've seen across the Queer landscape as well as sharing what makes Canada so great. Next week, we'll cover more, so enjoy part one. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click here.

JD and Denise catch up on everything from family, house buying, and the dreaded rainbow crosswalk controversy as the two of them touch base for a conversation, just the two of them. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Denise and JD speak with Samantha Palomino of The Lesbian Thespian's theatre group in Fort Lauderdale Florida about the latest production, how she got involved, and what an incredible sense of community any theatre group is. Whether you're handy and want to help with sets, whether you've written a play, love to act, want to support the arts by donating time or money, or just want to be involved- there's a spot for you and you'll love it. Watch this on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

It's back to school time and JD revisits a conversation with Scott Galvin, a queer South Fl councilman who works with organisations to make South Florida's schools safer for our queer youth. We need more people like him out there! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

JD has compiled a series of clips with some of our best drag performer guests to celebrate all things DRAG! AT a time when drag performers are coming under fire, we choose to spotlight them and their their fabulous goodness! To watch on our Youtube channel, click this link.

JD has a chat with her rock and roll reporter niece Joanie about her latest single "Unbroken". The inspiration, the meaning behind it, how she wanted something that would resonate with people for their own reasons. Have a listen and see their discussion. Watch it on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

JD talks with Liam Chambers, one of South Florida's celebrated Drag Kings, about the drag life, some of the titles he's won, and more in this interesting and fun chat! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.