So gay for you memoir
So Gay for You
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An intimate, hilarious memoir of art, friendship, queerness, and found family, written and read by Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey, stars of The L Word—including never-before-shared stories from behind the scenes of the show and their personal lives. This program includes an exclusive bonus Q&A with fans' questions.
"Are you comfortable with nudity?" my manager asked.
In the early 2000s, Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey—both new artists trying to figure it all out—met at auditions for an unknown little TV show. Given that it was a show about lesbians living in Los Angeles, with the first ever ensemble cast of openly lgbtq+ female characters, Kate and Leisha knew the proposal was going to be unlike anything else out there—that is, if it even got picked up.
Then, one million people watched the premiere. The present, which came to be called The L Word, turned into a trailblazing phenomenon. Its influence on pop culture, in the political arena, and in the lives of viewers has been lasting, impactful, even life-saving. And in addition to changing the course of television history, The L Word changed Kate and Leisha's li
The L Word’s Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey are here to talk about their new memoir documenting their groundbreaking show, why the L Word was made for the female gaze, and the authenticity about whether or not the two of them hooked up. Then: A crush distracts and Alabaman from what could be her true love. A lover’s ex won’t block posting about them on tiktok. And is queer woman bed death just a myth?
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The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health protect professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matt So many classic works of modern lesbian literature own already emerged from The L Word — for example, Jenny Schecter’s harrowing memoir Some of Our Parts and Alice Pieszecki’s less harrowing memoir, Go Ask Alice. Now, cast members Leisha Hailey (Alice) and Kate Moennig (Shane) have assembled a novel of their very own: So Gay For You: Friendship, Found Family, & The Show That Started it All.Published by St. Martin’s, the book will be released on June 3, 2025 and promises “never-before-shared glimpses into the making of The L Word, Kate and Leisha’s real-life loves and losses and their status as lgbtq+ icons.” Happy Future Pride!!! Furthermore, the book will also be a “love letter to a life-defining friendship over the decades and following Kate and Leisha’s unlikely and extremely entertaining journey stumbling from closeted queer kids to Diverse activists to successful actresses, podcasters and business owners.” Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey are currently the co-hosts of the excellent podcast, PANTS, where they recap The L Word; talk about their lives and their friendships and their home renovations; and ch Chelsea and comedian Catherine McCafferty (“Pretty Gay”) unpack “So Gay for You,” the memoir-slash-love-letter from “The L Word” stars Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey. They dish on Kate and Leisha’s stories of friendship, chosen family, and animation on an iconic homosexual show that changed TV history. Plus, why Jenny Schecter might deserve a second look in 2025, a KD Lang surprise, Pam Grier’s pension tip, and what went incorrect with the reboot. Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to uncover our guest Catherine McCafferty: “Pretty Gay” Patreon Instagram Website *** Glamorous Trash is all about going steep and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc .