"But I'm A Cheerleader" w/ Jamie Babbit (Rerelease)

"But I'm A Cheerleader" w/ Jamie Babbit (Rerelease)

Author: Dyking Out - a Lesbian and LGBTQ Podcast for Everyone! September 13, 2022 Duration: 1:04:35
Your hosts with the mosts are traveling this week, so we're revisiting one of our favorite interviews with Director Jamie Babbit. Jamie most recently directed the first three episodes of Prime Video's A League of Their Own, which reminded us of our interview where she tells us about working on the show. But most of our conversation centers around one of our favorite movies, But I'm A Cheerleader. -Get extra content (mostly) EACH WEEK, Ad Free episodes, support the pod, and get to know other listeners by joining our Patreon community. If you can't support the pod on a monthly basis, please consider tipping us through Paypal. -We've got MERCH. -For related content, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram -Help more folks find us and Leave Us a 5-star Review if you like what you hear! -Edited by Lauren Nicole Dougherty -Theme song by There Is No Mountain Sponsors BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/do  Hinge: hinge.nfaq.co for answers to questions about LGBTqIA+ dating Helix: Helixsleep.com/dykingout for up to $200 off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York comedians Carolyn Bergier and Melody Kamali are at the mic for Dyking Out, a weekly space that feels like grabbing a drink with your funniest, most insightful queer friends. While the title proudly centers a lesbian perspective, the conversation and community built here are genuinely for everyone interested in LGBTQIA+ life. The format is deceptively simple: each episode, Carolyn and Melody bring on a special guest-be it a comedian, musician, actor, or even a personal crush-to dive into a specific topic relevant to the community. What unfolds is never just a dry discussion; it’s a lively, often hilarious, and deeply personal unpacking of pop culture, current events, sexuality, health, and the nuances of daily existence. You’ll hear authentic interviews that range from heartfelt to absurd, all filtered through a comedic lens that makes even complex subjects feel accessible and engaging. This isn’t about formal debates or polished takes. It’s about the specific joy and solidarity found in “dyking out” over shared experiences and new ideas. At its heart, this podcast operates on a simple, winking principle: having a great time while casually advancing the gay agenda. Tune in for the laughter, stay for the culture, and become part of the ongoing conversation.
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