JD and Denise welcome Tyler, our Memphis mixologist, back from his big Middle American Road Trip- from Route 66 to the outskirts of Colorado, Tyler ate and drank his way thru the mid-west. He got major inspiration for his newest creation, aptly called "One From The Road", made with bourbon, brown sugar, spicy New Mexican pepper, and of course some Amaro bitters and a gorgeous garnish. Tyler explains the explosion of flavours and different types of bitters, as well as the Mezcal trend and why we better buy it up soon. These shows with Tyler are really worth watching, so you can see the ingredients and style in his cocktails. To view on our YouTube channel, click this link.
JD and Denise catch up with comedian Vickie Shaw, who's based in Texas. She's a wife, mother, grandmother and stand-up comedian that speaks her truth. We talk Vickie into some day drinking and telling us about her career, her family and her chickens. JD dips into some Limoncello while Denise suffers through a NorthStar stout but balances it out with Canyero Salted Caramel Rum. View this show on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.
JD and Denise wait on their guest -who ends up being a no show, so the ladies drink up and have a good old fashioned gab fest.... THEN remember to turn the recorder on. So, more drinks and more gab and more laughs. For the video of this show, click the link here.
Denise whips up some black cherry madness with Red Stag-Jim Beam Cherry Bourbon and Virgil's Black Cherry soda, while JD cools down with a lemonade and Absolute Vodka (the Pride edition) while they welcome the one and only Andrea Meyerson of "Women On A Roll" and "Women On The Net". There are very few people who've done more for women's social events than Andrea. From her first softball league, to producing her many stand up comedy shows with the ladies we love, to trips and excursions, films and a new documentary - this is a woman who loves what she does. Click here to watch this show on our YouTube channel.
This is a show you'll want to actually watch, so check out the link at the end of this description! JD and Denise welcome Amber from Treats By Zeets,a North East, Maryland based doggy boutique filled with all natural and organic treats for your dogs, but a ton of cool stuff for doggy parents and their homes, too. Amber tells us what inspired her take a risk and quit her job as a retail jewellery store manager and open up her own doggy boutique once she and her wife Gina (Denise's cousin) got their dog, Zita, an adorable labradoodle who makes a guest appearance. Amber gives us a virtual tour of the store and tells us how you can order online. So, click on this link to watch the show from our YouTube channel.
Denise and JD have a drink and a very cool chat with out, British musician, songwriter, artist, and creator MiRi. She talks to us about her lead acting role in the "She's in London" web series, her music and working through a world wide pandemic. We also discuss her inspirational T-shirt project and how it came about through her quest for finding comfort in her individuality. Have a look at MiRi's website here: MIRI Official. Also, to view this show on our YouTube Channel, click on this link. Enjoy!
JD and Denise (FINALLY!) celebrate Pride with a little peanut butter whiskey! Denise has Sheep Dog, and JD has Ram's Point. They welcome Shawna and Courtney of "Sharc and Rae" Clothing, a clothing & swimwear company geared towards our LGBTQ community with a focus on body positivity and confidence by the pool! Whatever your look, style or body size, you deserve to feel comfortable at the beach or the pool. From masculine or left-of to feminine or right inbetween, Shawna discusses all the reasons why this is the swimwear line for you. No more board shorts and tank tops, no more finding the right bottoms and the wrong top or vice versa. Happy Summer, Happy Pride! To watch our video of the show, click this link.
JD and Denise welcome back their house mixologist, Tyler from Memphis, who recently celebrated a big birthday in Las Vegas. He's stirring up a special Father's Day drink that has both Kentucky bourbon and lager with a homemade citrus hit. He also surprises the girls with a guest they didn't see coming. To view this show on our YouTube channel, click this link.
Denise wings it alone this week while JD attends her nephew's graduation. After a little Jack and Coke, and a rambler of an opener, Denise welcomes out actress, writer, producer and director Michelle C. Bonilla (www.michellecbonilla) who you may recognize from appearances on "ER", "General Hospital", "NCIS New Orleans", "Castle", "Criminal Minds", "Jane The Virgin" and a few more (over 170 imdB credits!). Michelle and Denise disuss how representation matters and Michelle talks about her new short film "I Just Wish You Told Me" which is loosely based on a personal experience, after she lost her partner and some truths were discovered. To watch the Zoom chat on our YouTube channel, click this link.
JD and Denise welcome JD's singing side kick from the good old days of dive bar gigs, Judy Routely, who is also our mixologist Tyler's Mom. Judy brings some amazing rums while Denise tries her hand at mixing Jaegermeister and Coke. JD and Judy talk about how they met and decided to sing together, Denise discusses her bad haircut trauma, and JD and Judy sing some quick covers including an Eagles and a Grateful Dead tune. We'll have the video back next week but due to all of our hair issues, we scrapped this week's. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!
Denise hits the Keepr Honey Smoked Bourbon hard after she gets a really bad hair cut, JD does a little mixology again and the ladies welcome film maker Christin Baker. Christin recently launched her own film production company "Baker Films" after her successful LGBT streaming service, Tellofilms.com - where she produced and directed lesbian content for paid subscribers. She is one busy lady, telling us about her latest films and what it takes to get film done in the middle of a pandemic. To view the video of this episode, click the link.
Welcome to episode 69 of the Lesbian Book Club, where Clare interviews UK author Kate Davies. Kate is a novelist, screenwriter and author of children's books. Her debut novel “In At The Deep End” won the 2020 Polari Prize and was shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for comic fiction. The Guardian described it as 'without doubt, the afterparty book for anyone looking to continue their Fleabag fun'. Kate talks about writing from a place of truth, celebrating queer London, living her best life in a Scottish castle, and writing stuff that shocks you. “There’s stuff in the book I’d be embarrassed to read out loud!”
Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on the latest news of lesbian fiction conferences & awards season. She has new audiobooks of “Hot London Nights” and “The Long Weekend” out now, and Big London Dreams is available for pre-order, out in July. Find out more at: www.clarelydon.co.uk
