The Lesbian Project Podcast

Listeners dive into the intriguing discussions around the evolving definitions of asexuality and aromanticism, with insights from a key academic. The speakers explore controversies surrounding gender identity and political discourse, shedding light on the impact of recent definition changes. Critiques of major LGBTQIA+ organizations reveal gaps in support for vulnerable community members. Finally, the complexities of identity visibility, especially for public figures, provide a captivating look into personal versus societal expectations.

Australian court ruling https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/21/victorian-lesbian-action-group-court-ruling-cant-exclude-transgender-bisexual-women-ntwnfbLesbian Shakespeare https://www.theatermania.com/news/review-cymbeline-for-lesbians_1761337/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/sep/02/books.medicalscienceErin Doherty interviewhttps://web.archive.org/web/20250126150543/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2025/01/24/erin-doherty-thousand-blows-the-crown-princess-anne/Send your lez dilemmas to thelesbianprojectpod@substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.com/subscribe

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BBC Callas documentaryhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0026d5x/maria-callas-the-final-actLesbian pulp fiction:https://web.archive.org/web/20241205021939/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/t-magazine/lesbian-pulp-fiction.htmlAlice Weidel:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4917706/Lesbian-mother-two-set-Angela-Merkel.htmlSafe spaces for aromanticshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/07/nhs-england-safe-spaces-aromantic-bi-colleagues-feelings/“Lesbian boyfriends”https://www.tyla.com/entertainment/celebrity/lesbian-boyfriend-lily-rose-depp-070-shake-292656-20250107https://www.them.us/story/what-is-a-lesbian-boyfriend-how-sapphic-relationships-play-with-genderhttps://www.pride.com/gay-celebrities/kate-winslet-golden-globesLGB alliance friends group map https://lgballiance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a8c794d14bbe1b46c7f91f853&id=626a85dc68&e=8783830e81 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.comAlison Ellis. on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@alison.ellis.6.0 Lesbian wedding on Eastenders:https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0026f8f/eastenders-01012025https://metro.co.uk/2025/01/01/eastenders-makes-history-first-lesbian-wedding-walford-tragedy-strikes-22278376/Lesbian mothers losing their children in the 80s and 90s: https://www.theguardian.c…

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.comPink News storyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9q4zvwldvohttps://www.thepinknews.com/2024/12/17/pinknews-statement/Moira Deeming victoryhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-12/john-pesutto-moira-deeming-defamation-verdict-liberal-party/104713592The banning of puberty blockers in the UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly2z0gx3p5oPrincess Ghyka a…

(With apologies for some mismatch in visuals and audio, and the occasional glitch due to wifi issues).Joanna Cherry: speech in the House of Commons for Lesbian Visibility WeekBBC woman of the year list: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-4f79d09b-655a-42f8-82b4-9b2ecebab611 (https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jan/03/brigitte-baptiste-high-profile-transgender-woman-and-ecologist-colombia-targeted#:~:text=Baptiste%20transitioned%20in%201998%20aged,profit%20and%20served%20on%20boards.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/04/women-of-the-year-list-shows-bbc-bias/Marie Claire 100 of the most inspiring women from the last 100 yearshttps://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/most-inspirational-women-575925 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.comSusan’s new book Lesbian: Politics, Culture, Existencehttps://www.waterstones.com/book/lesbian/susan-hawthorne/9781925950984Lesbian U-Haul: myth or otherwise https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a63025337/lesbian-u-hauling-myth/The Lesbian Pay Premiumhttps://www.ft.com/content/ccb4c885-57f3-4008-8359-f4e4fcc24eaahttps://www.spectator.co.uk/arti…

Ellen and Portia's move to England sparks a comedic discussion about celebrity migration and its impact on culture. The conversation shifts to the unique concept of lesbian escort agencies in Japan as a form of self-care. Fashion comes under fire as one speaker critiques young dyke styles, leading to hilarious debates over knit vests and leather trousers. They also tackle the absurdities of emergency services, wrapping it all in relatable anecdotes and light-hearted humor. It's a joy-filled exploration of modern queer life!