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TLT (The Lesbian Talkshow)

The Lesbian Talkshow is a podcast channel by and for queer women but all listeners are welcome. We have different shows which we have separated as if they are each a different series. Series 11: Les Talk About It, Series 9: Ask A, Series 8: Les Do Books, Series 7: Radio Dramas and original full fiction, Series 6: Coming Out Stories, Series 4: Writing as a business related shows, Series 3: Book Clips (author readings), Series 1: Unusual Hobbies. Find Lesbians on Screen and The Lesbian Review podcasts on their own channels - just search for the titles in your preferred podcast app.
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Episodes

Les Talk About It: Teaching Children To Have Good Relationships

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Teaching Children To Have Good Relationships Les Talk About It Episode: 7 of 12 of the Relationship Season Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about Teaching Children To Have Good Relationships in this episode of Les Talk About It. In this episode: Define and Model a good relationship Explain what an unhealthy relationship is Teach them to communicate Teach them to love and know themselves Defining boundaries Making them aware of digital abuse Asking fo...

May 19, 201925 minSeason 10Ep. 87

Book Clips: Being Hers by Anna Stone

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Being Hers by Anna Stone Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear a piece from the audiobook for Being Hers by Anna Stone narrated by Lexy Rebe. Synopsis Melanie has spent her entire life working her way up in the world. By day, she studies at law school, and by night, she serves drinks at an exclusive club to afford her tuition. But the hard-w...

May 14, 201910 min

Les Talk About It: Gender Roles In Relationships

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Gender Roles In Relationships Les Talk About It Episode: 6 of 12 of the Relationship Season In this episode of Les Talk About It, join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about Gender Roles In Relationships. In this episode: Gender roles in homosexual couples vs heterosexual couples Why communication is vital A uniquely Swedish thing Why some homosexual couples will revert to traditional gender roles once they have kids How trans couples divide chores Survey...

May 12, 201919 minSeason 10Ep. 86

Les Do Books: Jax Meyer’s Lesfic Journey, Including 4 F/F Romance Recommendations

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Jax Meyer’s Lesfic Journey, Including 4 F/F Romance Recommendations Les Do Books Lesfic author Jax Meyer joins Tara in this episode to share how she first discovered lesbian fiction, how that led to her becoming an author, and four lesbian romances that she recommends. Check out Jax’s recommendations: Casting Lacey by Elle Spencer Perfect Rhythm by Jae Just Physical by Jae As Long as Love Lasts by Jea Hawkins Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, f...

May 09, 201924 min

Book Clips: The Wish List by Saxon Bennett

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi The Wish List by Saxon Bennett Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first chapter of the audiobook for The Wish List by Saxon Bennett Narrated by Layce Gardner. Synopsis For twenty years, Maggie has kept her true feelings for Celia a secret—even from herself. Newly widowed, she is finally free to acknowledge the unspoken wishes of her h...

May 07, 201911 min

Les Talk About It: How To Improve Your EQ

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi How To Improve Your Emotional Intelligence Les Talk About It Episode: 5 of 12 of the Relationship Season Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about How To Improve Your Emotional Intelligence in this episode of Les Talk About It. The 6 areas that help you improve your emotional intelligence and how to: Reduce negative emotions Stay cool and manage stress Be assertive and express difficult emotions Stay proactive, not reactive in the face of a difficult pe...

May 05, 201921 minSeason 10Ep. 85

Les Talk About It: Emotional Intelligence The Key To Happiness

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Emotional Intelligence The Key To Happiness Les Talk About It Episode: 4 of 12 of the Relationship Season Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about Emotional Intelligence The Key To Happiness in this episode of Les Talk About It. In this episode: Where Emotional Intelligence started What is Emotional Intelligence What does Emotional Intelligence allow us to do The skills that come with high EQ How to tell is someone has high EQ Les Talk About It Series:...

Apr 28, 201918 minSeason 10Ep. 84

Les Do Books: 6 Books That Defy Classification with Jeannie Levig

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi 6 Books That Defy Classification with Jeannie Levig Les Do Books Jeannie Levig, awesome author, joins Tara in this episode to talk about books that don’t neatly fall within anyone genre, and therefore are best called general fiction or literary fiction. Jeannie’s picks: Life in Death by M. Ullrich The Art of Peeling an Orange by Victoria Avilan The Smell of Rain by Cameron MacElvee Perfect Little Worlds by Clifford Mae Henderson Tara’s picks: A Return t...

Apr 25, 201950 min

Book Clips: Heart To Heart by Layce Gardner and Saxon Bennett

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Heart To Heart by Layce Gardner and Saxon Bennett Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first chapter of the audiobook for Heart To Heart by Layce Gardner and Saxon Bennett Synopsis Who says you can’t go home again? Amy's fast paced New York City life is interrupted by her mother's illness. She returns home to Fenton, Missouri after many...

Apr 23, 20195 min

Les Talk About It: It’s not them, it’s you

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi It’s not them, it’s you Les Talk About It Episode: 3 of 12 of the Relationship Season Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about when relationships fail it’s not them, it’s you - well, sort of. What we mean is that going into a relationship as a whole person is the best way to have a happy one. In this episode: What it means to actually be a ‘whole person’ Why it’s important to be a ‘whole person’ before getting into a relationship How do you know if you...

Apr 21, 201936 minSeason 10Ep. 83

Book Clips: Love's Portrait by Anna Larner

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Love's Portrait by Anna Larner Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear a reading from Love's Portrait by Anna Larner. Synopsis Newly appointed art curator Molly Goode is committed to diversifying her museum’s collection. When Georgina Wright, the museum’s aloof benefactor, asks for Molly’s help in identifying the provenance of a 19th century p...

Apr 16, 20199 min

Les Talk About It: The Magic Ratio For A Happy Relationship

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi The Magic Ratio For A Happy Relationship Les Talk About It Episode: 2 of 12 of the Relationship Season Join Sheena and Tamara in this episode as they talk about the magic ratio for a happy relationship. In this podcast they discuss How two men could predict whether or not a marriage would last What to do while arguing in order to ensure a happy marriage The four horsemen of the relationship apocalypse The herd of ponies for the happy marriage Raising ch...

Apr 14, 201933 minSeason 10Ep. 82

Les Do Books: Dana Piccoli Talks Lesfic

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Dana Piccoli Talks Lesfic Les Do Books Author, pop culture critic, Dana Piccoli, joins Tara to talk about all things lesbian fiction. She shares how she discovered it, what it meant to her, what it means to be writing lesfic now, and what has her excited about where the genre is headed. Check out the books Dana mentions here: And Playing the Role of Herself by KE Lane Waiting in the Wings by Melissa Brayden Fated Love by Radclyffe Keepers of the Cave by...

Apr 11, 201916 min

Les Talk About It: Discovering Your Love Language

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Discovering Your Love Language Les Talk About It Episode: 1 of 12 of the Relationship Season Join Tamara and Sheena as they talk about Discovering Your Love Language in this episode of Les Talk About It. In this episode: What are the 5 Love languages The most controversial and misunderstood love language How your love language affects your relationship How Tamara and Sheena’s love languages differ What love languages mean for your relationship The book ...

Apr 07, 201921 minSeason 10Ep. 81

Coffee Break: Do You Believe In Soul Mates?

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Do You Believe In Soul Mates? Coffee Break With KA & Dana: Meaningful Conversations From A Lesbian Perspective Do you believe in soul mates? Do you believe that somewhere there’s a person who makes you whole? If you ran into her at a coffee shop or on the street would you know her? Would you have the courage to put yourself out there—to risk it all for love? In this episode KA and Dana discuss: soul mates marriage divorce KA's books -- Soul Mates an...

Mar 31, 201923 min

Les Do Books: Annette Mori's Lesbian Fiction Journey

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Annette Mori's Lesbian Fiction Journey Les Do Books Lesfic author Annette Mori joins Tara to talk about how she discovered lesbian fiction, what it meant to her, the kinds of books she reaches for, her thoughts on where the genre is going, and more. Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music. Follow Tara on T...

Mar 28, 201918 min

Radio Drama: Parker To The Rescue by Catherine Lane (Full Story)

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Parker To The Rescue by Catherine Lane Full Radio Drama With Single Narator In this episode Ann Etter narrates a full short story that accompanies Catherine Lane's book Romancing the Kicker. If you enjoyed this story get Romancing The Kicker by Catherine Lane Synopsis Parker Sherbourne has a talent for sports and seduction—and the body to prove it. When the High Rollers, the professional football team from Las Vegas, chase after her to be their point-af...

Mar 26, 201920 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Coffee Break: No Is A Complete Sentence

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi No Is A Complete Sentence Coffee Break With KA & Dana: Meaningful Conversations From A Lesbian Perspective No is a powerful little word that puts you in the driver's seat of your own life. In this episode, KA and Dana discuss: reasons you should learn to say no what to do if you have trouble saying no saying no to others saying no to yourself No is a complete sentence About the hosts KA is an author of lesbian fiction with degrees in counseling, psy...

Mar 24, 201924 min

Book Clips: Rockhound by K’Anne Meinel

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Rockhound by K’Anne Meinel Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. Synopsis Diamonds are a girl's best friend, especially if she gets them herself! Sam is a unique woman. She goes after what she wants in life, wherever it may take her. This time it takes her to Southeast Asia to pan for diamonds in the islands. It's dirty, hot, and dangerous. Her trip is worth it, th...

Mar 12, 201929 min

Coffee Break: Weathering the Storm of Failure

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Weathering the Storm of Failure Coffee Break With KA & Dana: Meaningful Conversations From A Lesbian Perspective Why is it that failure completely destroys some people and not others? How do some people manage to land on their feet, time and again, like a Phoenix rising from the ashes? In this episode, KA and Dana discuss topics related to failure including: Failure's payoff The emotional component of failure Strategies to survive failure Bubble-wra...

Mar 10, 201922 min

Book Clips: The Dance by Suzie Carr

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi The Dance by Suzie Carr Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first chapter of the audiobook for The Dance by Suzie Carr Synopsis The Dance is a book about love, family and friendship, and learning how to dance with life’s constant spin. Dog trainer Jacky Applebaum is focused on one thing – making up for a grave misunderstanding that dam...

Mar 05, 201936 min

Coffee Break: What Your Stuff Says About You

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi What Your Stuff Says About You Coffee Break With KA & Dana: Meaningful Conversations From A Lesbian Perspective According to Psychology Today, arguing about taste is as fundamental as having it in the first place. We take for granted that different people enjoy different things—and that others feel as confident in their judgments as we do in ours. Our choices in books, music, art, and design go to the core of who we are. In this episode, KA and Dana...

Mar 03, 201924 min

Coffee Break: Being Present in the Moment

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Being Present in the Moment Coffee Break With KA & Dana: Meaningful Conversations From A Lesbian Perspective Some of the most successful people in the world meditate and there's a reason why. In this episode KA and Dana discuss: the benefits of meditation how meditation impacts your health AA, meditation, and prayer how to do meditation Buddhism About the hosts KA is an author of lesbian fiction with degrees in counseling, psychology, and social wor...

Mar 03, 201922 min

Les Do Books: Catherine Maiorisi's Lesbian Fiction Journey

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Catherine Maiorisi's Lesbian Fiction Journey Les Do Books In this episode, Tara’s joined by lesfic romance and mystery author Catherine Maiorisi. She shares how she discovered lesbian fiction, how she rediscovered it more recently, how she became an author, and what she loves to read these days. Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction,...

Feb 28, 201927 min

Book Clips: Magnetic Reverie by Nico J Genes

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Magnetic Reverie by Nico J Genes Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear a reading by the author. Synopsis Will Lana’s dreams become real? Lana lives a perfect life in Washington D.C. with her husband, Greg. Right in the middle of a peaceful and simple life, she awakens from a dream that reveals to her a new reality that questions the very ess...

Feb 26, 201911 min

Coffee Break: Dress Like A Girl

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Dress Like A Girl Coffee Break With KA & Dana: Meaningful Conversations From A Lesbian Perspective According to the Daily Beast (www.thedailybeast.com), the ACLU has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that a Chili’s manager discriminated against a lesbian mom on the basis of sex when he told her to dress more gender appropriate. In this episode, KA and Dana discuss topics related to: lesbian attire the EEOC c...

Feb 24, 201919 min

Coffee Break: Marriage, Rights, and the Political Climate

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Marriage, Rights, and the Political Climate Coffee Break With KA & Dana: Meaningful Conversations From A Lesbian Perspective As LGBT, we battled for the right to marry, convinced that given the opportunity our marriages would be strong. And when that decision came down, we floated on a cloud of euphoria. In this episode, KA's wife, Kay, stands in for Dana, discussing: Marriage LGBT and WOMEN's Rights Political Climate About the hosts KA is an author...

Feb 17, 201918 min

Les Do Books: 3 F/F Tennis Romances with Anna & Tara

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi 3 F/F Tennis Romances with Anna & Tara Les Do Books In this episode, Tara’s joined by Anna, super sports fan and fellow reviewer at The Lesbian Review, to talk about three lesbian tennis romances that they think everyone should check out. Check out their recommendations: Code of Conduct by Cheyenne Blue Lucky Loser by Yolanda Wallace Love All by Rachel Spangler Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Rev...

Feb 14, 201922 min

Coffee Break: Valentines Day

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi Valentines Day Coffee Break With KA & Dana: Meaningful Conversations From A Lesbian Perspective As lesbians, you’d think we know what women want. But the truth is, women are so complicated sometimes that even another woman can’t quite figure it out. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, the pressure is on to find a way to show your girl that you care. In this episode, KA and Dana discuss Valentine’s Day: Things to do Perfect gifts The L Word Choco...

Feb 10, 201920 min

Book Clips: The Muse by Suzie Carr

If you like what we do then buy us a Ko-Fi The Muse by Suzie Carr Book Clips Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet. In this episode we hear the first chapter of the audiobook for The Muse by Suzie Carr Synopsis Jane Knoll doesn’t realize it yet, but life is about to take a daring turn. For the past decade, Jane’s been able to recapture her sense of peace after years of being bullied. By day she edits marketing jargon, ...

Feb 05, 201916 min
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