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The ladies catch-up the past few weeks: Denise's very own Agador Spartacus of "Bird Cage" has arrived in London, Donna takes a road trip to Orlando to see Jill Bennett & Rakefet Abergel (on location for filming the "Breaking Fat" web series) Many Shout Outs: www.Planet-London.com launches their mobile app: MyPocketPlanet, Sharon Gless speaks out on behalf of Marriage Equality, SHE Mag celebrates 15 years (www.shemag.com), Jen Foster & Nicole Conn's "She" video/Marriage Equality PSA gets over 100,000 views it's first week on YouTube (www.she4me.org), and a sad good bye to Sweet Travel. Out of no where, Lucy & Mandy Burton of the UK girl band "Eeek" crash the show! The Web Series Round Uptakes place, Denise shares an interview with the stars of the new TelloFilms.com web series "Hashtag" and Donna does a stellar double "Getting to Know You" with Jill Bennett & Rakefet Abergel ON the actual set of "Breaking Fat". The Music Spotlight shines on Melissa Crispo, Orlando-based rocker with a sexy voice, mad guitar skills and a new single out called "Running in Circles"- check her out at www.melissacrispo.com and do yourself a favour, get her older EP "A Break In The Clouds" and lose yourself in her music for a while. A listener writes in after getting advice from the ladies last year. The Internet Golden Nugget is Buzzfeed's LGBT section: www.buzzfeed.com/lgbt -- Make sure you're subscribed to us- because Donna's exclusive podcast with Jill & Rakefet and the entire cast & crew of "Breaking Fat" gets released next week, and a few snippets of Lucy & Mandy's "show hijack & takeover" will also get released separately! More goodies just for your queer ears- coming soon! Write us at DENISEandDONNA@gmail.com - ALSO---schedule your own Getting to Know You now! Send us you contact details, time zone, and a good time to call YOU on Sat. March 8th (ONE DAY ONLY) while Denise & Donna are together again, in the Florida studios next month!

The girls catch one another up on their week's past: Denise with some delish food talk, and Donna's fun family stuff. Some personal shout outs, plus a big announcement from Nicole Conn: the She4Me video comes out on Feb 14th. Then.. It's a Web Series Round-Up: Tello makes some HUGE announcements regarding "Nikki & Nora", it's finale date, and a Superbowl Special - the release of bonus video PLUS details on a "Nikki & Nora" Ebay auction-coming soon! Also, "Kiss Her I'm Famous"-Season 2 is ALL the way up at OneMoreLesbian.com/Tello - All 5 episodes are ready for you, with a season finale set for Feb 14th. The ladies have a chat with GayGirlDatingCoach.com 's Mary Malia, who's 2nd "Live Your Best Lesbian Life" Global Tele-Summit launches on Feb 4th 12pm EST at www.liveyourbestlesbianlife.com - register at the site on Feb 1st, and come see Denise kick it off on Feb 4th, along with 20 amazing, inspiring lesbians over the next 14 days. A little Grammy talk, a funny "Getting To Know You", and a spotlight on the music of Tret Fure (www.tretfure.com) Denise shares a warm drink recipe for all you frozen muffers and highlights www.PinkieB.com as the Internet Golden Nugget. Just another reminder to email us at DeniseAndDonna@gmail.com directly for any ol' reason. Next up: Mystery guest! (Hint:) "You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have….the Facts of Life…"

Basking in the glow of the Golden Kitty Awards, the girls read (and play) some acceptance speeches from the winners, and roll into Shout Outs about The Dinah, Easy Abby, Nikki & Nora and a very special announcement regarding Sweet Travel. The buzz surrounding the Nicole Conn directed PSA/video shoot for Jen Foster's "She" remix for Marriage Equality is reaching a frenzied state, and Denise & Donna get an exclusive interview with Barbara Niven, ("A Perfect Ending") who makes an appearance in the project. Hot Topics include Fortune Feimster's good news, getting cast in the new Tina Fey sitcom "Cabot College" for Fox and some Shewired lists that you shouldn't miss. Another big announcement regarding The Ask the Double D's segment as TheLesbianQuestion.com phases out- you can now email Denise & Donna directly at deniseanddonna@gmail.com for advice. The New Music Spotlight shines on Annabelle Chvostek, a Toronto-based, out lesbian musician who'll be touring in the UK and Denise scored a chat with her. The Internet Golden Nugget is www.gaygirldatingcoach.com by Mary Malia - centers on how to live your BEST lesbian life. Events from both sides of the pond are announced. Email the ladies, send your feedback, suggestions & questions to deniseanddonna@gmail.com 

It's only the BIGGEST show of the past year- The 4th Annual Golden Kitty Awards -for 2013! Here they are- from the red carpet, to the studios in South Florida & London- Denise & Donna bring you the Best of 2013 - (and a few of the Worst, to keep it fun!) Show Moments, Sound Bytes, Social Groups, Web Series, Businesses, Films, Magazines, Blogs, TV, Authors, Comedians, and Musicians- all the best with some funny clips tossed in as we celebrate the past 50 shows of 2013! Stick with us for next week's show as we bring you an exclusive interview with Barbara Niven ("A Perfect Ending") and Canadian musician Annabelle Chvostek (www.annabellemusic.com), who'll be touring in the UK this January & February! Always all kinds of good lesbian stuff--right in your ears! 

And a very Happy New Year to you! The girls are back in 2014- with a super quick catch-up on holiday gossip. Big shout outs to some friends of the show, a web series round-up including "Nikki & Nora", "Addicts Anonymous" and "Easy Abby". A little info on the Planet-London social survey (www.planet-london.com) and how you can win prizes for participating now thru Feb 28. Denise plays a clip of a her SHE Magazine (ww.shemag.com) interview with "Will & Grace's" Megan Mullally, also a bit from her chat with writer/director Nicole Conn ("Elena Undone", A Perfect Ending") as Nicole gets set to release Jen Foster's "She" video/PSA for marriage equality this month. A funny "Getting to Know You" with frequent show guest Win-Denise, and a superb New Music Spotlight on "Blush" who is Cary Lord, of the UK. She's managed to blend bits and pieces of the many types of music she's played in her extensive career to form an easy, comfortable sound. "Blush" released 'Wildest Dreams' in 2013, available at www.sonar-records.co.uk/blush for more info. The Internet Golden Nugget is www.YouHaulHer.com, a lesbian dating advice website/blog written by Chapstick Geek & Lipstick Diva, who met online and have some great tips "to help you attract more quality people for a better dating experience". Denise runs down some UK & US events for January & February. Get ready for the next show, because it's GOLDEN KITTY time!  For updates, show info, podcast news & more - Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/DeniseAndDonnaTLL or follow us on Twitter @LesbianLounge 

Denise has an in-depth conversation with quintessential film director Nicole Conn ("Claire of the Moon", "Elena Undone", A Perfect Ending") about her family, her work, a few little known facts about "A Perfect Ending", making feature films, a cool new way of casting roles and her brand new PSA Video for Jen Foster's song "She" -remixed & remastered, ready to raise the bar when it comes to portraying the women who love women in a stunning, star-studded shoot for marriage equality - Keep your eyes & ears peeled for "She4Me" - geared up to launch this January 2014.

The girls catch each other up on their past week, and roll into Shout Outs to She Magazine for the always popular December issue with the Holiday Gift Guide, but the bonus is the Indigo Girls cover & interview by Denise, so check out the digital edition online now at www.shemag.com Of course, the ladies thank Planet-London.com for the Ultimate Planet Award this week for Best Radio Show of 2013! Kudos go out to Sandra Sanchez, with her new podcast "Change of Address", and to our buddy Carly Pope (CW's "Tomorrow People", "Elysium") for her producing collaboration with director Matt Smiley on a new, intense and heavy documentary "Highway of Tears",  that focuses on 18 missing & murdered young women from a stretch of highway in northern British Columbia.  Plus, some news about Beyonce, and "Orange Is the New Black" Twitter Holiday gift for fans. Hot topics include some dick-ish political moves, Melissa Etheridge's new song for a cause, Golden Globe news, Ellen, and Michelle Chamuel. Also, nominate Movies á La Queer as Stitcher Radio's 2013 Best New Show by visiting www.stitcher.Promotw.com ! 

The "Getting to Know You" is a friend of Donna's. New Music spotlight is on the all lesbian rock band "Dollhouse Riot" out of Montreal (www.dollhouseriot.com) including an in depth interview with 2 of the band mates Cat & Kayla. The Internet Golden Nugget is a new website from Effi Mai of her popular blog FisForr.com - This new site is www.itsfemmeface.com- with articles on health, fashion, beauty plus life tips, sex classes and SHOPPING! Don't forget to join us on Dec 18th (Wed) for a Chat Room Reunion on Google + Hangouts - contact Denise for details denise@mylesbianradio.com