Hey friends, Mary and Kirsten take the reins on this Latter-Day Lesbian and Queer Life Crisis Simulcast. We share some initial reactions to Under the Banner of Heaven, and manage to keep the spoilers to a minimum. Also, we're taking a bit of a break from podcasting, so we hope all of you have an amazing summer and we'll talk to you again in the fal…

Today, Kirsten and I welcome Annie Krabbenschmidt, author of Fred: An unbecoming woman. What an amazing journey Annie has already been on, and we get to read all about it. The book also features fun drawings and QR codes that link to a musical playlist that goes along with the story! Pick up your copy at www.bookshop.org, or simply copy and paste t…

Hey friends, Jugs McGoogle pays us a visit later in today's episode. Also, we discuss tickling, poking and ear licking, among other things. Consent, please! Should Robert bring his non-binary partner to his nephew's wedding? Should Rachel explore her bisexual side? Let us know what you think! Feel free to send us a question or response to: queerlif…

Meet Lindsey Deaton: creator, artistic director, public servant, fierce transgender and LGBTQ+ youth advocate, and host of the new podcast called, "the TransVagina Dialogues" (available on your favorite podcast app). Lindsey, and her wife Joan, join us today. Joan wrote a book entitled, "Top 10 Trans Questions Answered." Links to Lindsey's personal…

Since Shelly's away, Kirsten and Mary ask each other the questions this time — questions commonly asked of queer folks. Also, Jugs McGoogle, the lesbian world's favorite PI, is back on the case. And if you would like to send us a question or a queer topic for discussion, please email: [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 202-495-0606. Mus…

In today's episode we discuss the ongoing controversy at University Elementary School in Shreveport, Louisiana, surrounding Blaine Banghart, a beloved music teacher who is not allowed to be out as trans nonbinary. If you would like to contact the school to state your point of view, please cut and paste https://universityelementary.org/contact into …

In this episode, our food friend Austin joins us for a hard look at some anti-trans legislation in Texas and also Florida. If you'd like to contact Texas Governor Greg Abbott directly (and give him a piece of your mind), please copy and paste this link into a browser window: https://gov.texas.gov/contact. Also, please direct any questions or commen…

This week we discover that Shelly isn't really up on current events (better luck next time, Shelly). Also, I don't recommend trying her meatloaf. Seriously, don't do it. And special thanks to Adam, Sheri and Alex for this episode's topics. If you would like to send us a question or a queer topic for discussion, please email: [email protected] …

The topic this time is all about love and relationships. Oh, and our favorite private investigator, Jugs McGoogle, makes an appearance. If you would like to send in a question or topic for us to discuss, please drop an email to [email protected], or leave us a voice message at 202-495-0606. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-plane…

In today's episode we contemplate whether or not this Q & A format is actually right for us...or if perhaps Shelly needs to have her meds adjusted. But seriously, please don't send hate mail - we're giving it our best. Regular mail, of the non-hate variety, can be directed to: [email protected]. You can also leave us a voicemail at 202-495-060…

Why the heck are we on a turkey baster kick? No clue. And how did we miss Elvira's big coming out announcement? These are a couple of the topics we're mulling over today. We also have some fantastic listener mail, and Kirsten decides to show up! Enjoy! And if you have a queerific question, comment or story you'd like to share, please contact us at …

Today's episode features a hilarious conversation with Jessica and Nikki Gerson-Neeves, the Canadian owners of 3 cats who have claimed the couple's new Vitamix blender as their own. This story has gained international interest! If you'd like to follow along on social media, please look up Temperamental Chucklefuck and Friends on Facebook. And if yo…

We're Mary and Shelly, cohosts of the successful, Latter-Day Lesbian podcast. However, in this show, we're ditching Mormonism to explore the everyday stories, struggles, and successes of the LGBTQ+ community. This is our very first episode! Next time we'll be joined by our friend, and fellow podcaster, the lovely and talented Kirsten...who didn't s…

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