A Lesbian Affair
A Lesbian Podcast Social brought to you from a basement somewhere in London. Each episode features autobiographically informed conversations with women from all walks of life who discuss everyday topics, share anecdotes or reflect on their individual experiences and values. No flannel shirts were harmed in the making of these recordings.
Episodes
25 episodes
#0031 - Vera (aka Jess)
All good things must come to an end. In this final episode, I turn the microphone on myself, inviting you into an intimate exploration of my life and experiences. Journey with me through conversations about my childhood, my experiences growing ...
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Episode 31
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1:25:23
#0030 - Hannah
How do sledges enhance a lesbian wedding? What is it like to navigate adoption procedures in the UK? Also, what does 'losing and finding oneself' entail in the aftermaths of a marriage break-up? Meet Hannah, a professional photographer and frie...
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Episode 30
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1:26:24
#0029 - Liza Cowan
How do pitch forks, a bunch of woman during apple harvest, and a LP vinyl cover make history? And what's it like to travel the world in the name of music and feminism?Meet Liza Cowan, an artist, former radio host, producer, magazine edi...
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Episode 29
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1:18:40
#0028 - The 'Lezmas Special' with Jane Traies
For this year's 'Lezmas Special', we are joined by author, academic, and oral history expert Jane Traies, who tells us about her relationship to Christmas, Christmas routines but also Christmas taboos. She generously opens a window into...
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Episode 28
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1:26:36
#0027 - Alice Frick & Lauren Karl
What's it like to spend a night in a jail in the US and still see the humour in it? And what does it take to stay friends with your ex and maybe even work with each other professionally? Meet Alice Frick and Lauren Karl who, in this epi...
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Episode 27
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1:36:22
#0026 - Osazeme
What's it like to identify as a 'dyke' and live and work in Bamako, Mali? How do women's co-operatives work and how does resource scarcity impact local economies and peace?Meet Osazeme who, in this episode, helps shed some light o...
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Episode 26
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1:35:42
#0025 - Elaine Chambers
Once upon a time, homosexuality was treated as a criminal offence within the UK military. Elaine Chambers unfortunately lives to tell the tale as she faced serious allegations that were hinged on her 'lesbian tendencies' and led to the abrupt e...
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Episode 25
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1:59:22
#0024 - Caroline
What's it like to come out later in life to your family and children? And what does it take to gently challenge the status quo on an island where Lesbians might, conventionally speaking, not feel as visible? In this episode, we meet Car...
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Episode 24
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1:03:28
#0023 - Elaine McKenzie
Something curious happens whenever Elaine is told that she can't do something... In fact, chances are that every 'no' she received in her life has possibly resulted in something special. When it comes to the community here in London - t...
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Episode 23
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1:23:10
#0022 - Annie
Meet Annie - an operations & logistics professional with a background in voice-over work in the Nigerian film industry. In this episode, she shares her story, talks about what 'home' means to her, and also what it was like to find strength ...
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Episode 22
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1:36:03
#0021 - Pat
What's it like to come out as gay to your twin sister? And what's life like in Arkansas? Meet Pat, a history buff, Park Ranger and 'thespian lesbian' who can share some insight into these questions.In this episode, she talks to Je...
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Episode 21
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1:05:23
#0020 - The 2020 'Lezmas Special'
Surprise - we've reached the Season One Festive Special of 'A Lesbian Affair'!So let's have a look at what makes Christmas good and how we can also talk about its associated challenges. What's love got to do with it and what about famil...
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Episode 20
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1:43:42
#0019 - Anna & Teresa
What's it like to find love, and dance into a relationship that comes with its own challenges... such as navigating a 20 year age-difference? Meet Anna and Teresa, who have learned to deal with just that.In this episode, they generously...
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Episode 19
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1:28:11
#0018 - Fae
What's it like to join the circus and identify as 'not straight'? In today's episode, Jess is joined by Fae who discusses her journey into the performing arts sector and her relationship with the queer community. There is common ground as both ...
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Episode 18
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1:19:47
#0017 - Sandra
This week's episode features Sandra - a singer, writer, and bibliophile from London. In many ways, this podcast recording is about her story, talent and extraordinary level of resilience as she reflects on adverse childhood experiences, the sti...
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Episode 17
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1:01:52
#0016 - Krisha
Does Tinder work in Kyrgyzstan?... Meet Krisha who might be able to tell you just that as she navigates life and dating within Kyrgyz society. In this episode, we discuss experiences around breakups, what it means to be at home in different cul...
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Episode 16
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1:31:26
#0014 - Fen & Kerry
What does it take to be a radical bookseller? Well... meet Fen & Kerry, two women who have earned a reputation as just that. Both work for 'Letterbox Library' in London and also happen to be a lesbian couple. In this episode, we exp...
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Episode 14
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1:12:19
#0013 - Robin
In this episode, Jess introduces Robin who joins her for a discussion about coming out and explores why staying in the closet on a selective basis can be a matter of self-protection. She talks about how being a daughter to Chinese parents in an...
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Episode 13
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54:09
#0012 - Kate Charlesworth
Meet Kate Charlesworth, an award-winning illustrator, artist and graphic novelist who has recently brought out 'Sensible Footwear: A Girls Guide'. In this episode, she explores how her autobiography lent itself as a framework for the graphic no...
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Episode 12
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1:00:43
#0011 - Sarah
Meet Sarah - a retired recruitment professional and hypnotherapist. In this episode, she explores what it means to come out late in life, how coming out changes us but also whether it impacts the ways in which we conduct our relationships. Ther...
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Episode 11
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1:04:53
#0010 - Samara
In this week's episode Jess talks to Samara, a creative professional from London. Discussions revolve around early experiences of difference, societal pressures in relation to gender expression and 'femininity', as well as how cultural represen...
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Episode 10
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53:55
#0009 - Angie
Meet Angie who for decades has been dedicated to the formation and nurture of lesbian community. She is an advocate for animal welfare, women, lesbians, and pacifism. In this episode, we explore stories and themes of Angie's life which incl...
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Episode 9
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1:11:30
#0008 - Sandi
Sandi is a student from London gearing up to become an Osteopath. In this episode, she talks to Jess about her personal experiences in relation to coming out and touches on the individual values and principles that helped her in this respect. T...
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Episode 8
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1:22:43