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LOTL Lounge is a le***an and q***r podcast bringing you stories and conversations from across our community. The next era of LOTL starts here.

Interviews, lived experience, history, music, drag, sport and the people shaping LGBTQ+ life today. Le****ns on the Loose was established in 1989, as a print magazine for le***ans in Sydney, Australia. Over its 30 years, it has grown into one of the most iconic LGBTQI+ brands in Australia, still delivering content for the q***r community.

08/09/2026

“I miss it” is the line that says everything.

If you’ve ever felt that ache for the le***an community we built, comment a 💜 - I want to know what era you remember most.
Sarah Yeomans is curating Le***an Leap from the Archives: 1970 to 2000, and it’s not just nostalgia.
It’s proof that le***ans were building venues, newspapers, concerts, protests, and whole networks of care - together.
The women’s lands, the Opera House concert, the Mardi Gras history - all of it mattered.
The exhibition opens on International Le***an Day and runs for the best part of a month.
And yes, it’s bringing back the stories, badges, leaflets, and memories people thought were gone.
There’s something powerful about seeing your history treated like it deserves a home.
Maybe that’s why this feels bigger than an exhibition.
Full conversation https://tinyurl.com/3vtnbs2p

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07/09/2026

Love, resilience and building a life together - Alexa & Zara’s story is one of those beautiful reminders of what q***r partnership can look like when it’s grounded in honesty, humour and deep support.

From a chance meeting at the front door to six years of growth, challenges and joy, these two have built a home filled with warmth and genuine friendship. Photographer Maya Sugiharto Agent Morphe captured their connection so perfectly.

Read their full Q&A on LOTL.com https://tinyurl.com/yxz3rj9f and fall a little in love with them too ❤️
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06/09/2026

Mandahla Rose - Aussie q***r icon, actor, artist, and the heartbeat behind 'All About E '- sits down with Naomi Bennett from Lesflicks for the LOTL Lounge for an extended interview that goes way beyond the mic.

From Sydney to LA, from film sets to anatomical heart commissions, Mandahla’s journey is pure sapphic power.
90% of her roles have been q***r. That’s visibility. That’s impact. That’s why she matters.

Takeaway: Mandahla shines so the rest of us can too.

Tag someone who needs a hit of unstoppable le***an joy.
Full interview now live on LOTL.com. https://tinyurl.com/bp8hptjt

📸 Photographer: Paula Crichton De Alba
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04/09/2026

What happens when women put on masculinity - and refuse to perform it for the male gaze?
They expose the myth that masculinity belongs to men.

In Masculinity and the King, writer Nash Hill explores the theory, rebellion and sheer joy behind drag king performance. From Judith Butler to Jack Halberstam, from taped chests to swaggering bravado, drag kings are reshaping how Australia understands gender.

They’re claiming power without domination, confidence without entitlement, and s*xuality without shame - and they’re doing it with style.

✍️ Written by Nash Hill
📸 Photo by Louise Smoothy

Long live the drag kings.
Read the full article on LOTL Lounge. https://tinyurl.com/4pvyssa2

03/09/2026

Nikki Ayers: From Injury to Empowerment

Discovering identity and strength through sport and adversity.

Nikki Ayers, a Paralympic gold medalist and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, shares her inspiring journey of resilience and self-discovery. In a recent conversation with Karen Bryant, Nikki reflected on her early dreams of representing Australia, her experiences in sports, and the transformative power of community.
Listen to the Podcast https://tinyurl.com/azmb79j5or or / and read the article and listen to the BONUS episode here https://tinyurl.com/4hd59ew9

02/09/2026

🌈 New episode alert! LOTL Lounge is back with a jam-packed show! Join Silke as they chat with writer & actor about their stunning new book, Eros: Q***r Myths for Lovers - a sensual, gutsy reimagining of Greek myths through a q***r & trans lens. Plus: The Drag King corner with Nash, le***an community herstory, q***r film talk with Lesflicks and Mandahala Rose, music, and an inspiring convo with Paralympian champion Nikki Ayres. Listen now & celebrate vibrant LGBTQI lives, loves, and voices!
🎧 Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722964/episodes/19715227
👇 Tell us your favourite Greek myth or must-see le***an icon in the comments!

28/08/2026

We’re planning the next wave of LOTL Lounge episodes - and we want your voice in the mix.
What do you want more of in the podcast?
💛 Q***r culture & history
💛 Lived‑experience stories
💛 Arts, music & creators
💛 Community issues & activism
Tell us below - your feedback shapes the show.

27/08/2026

Laura McPhee‑Browne’s Worry Doll is a q***r novel that refuses to behave - slipping between obsession, projection and the fragile realities we build around desire.
In our latest LOTL review, we dive into Heloise and Lacey’s messy, haunting connection and the ambiguity that makes this book unforgettable.
If you love q***r fiction that lingers long after the final page, this one’s for you. Read the review https://tinyurl.com/475mjjm5
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26/08/2026

When you're a le***an but you'd rather NOT talk about s*x... 😅

Rosie & Sam from Tuck Shop Ladies are getting real about the pressure to be comfortable talking about s*x - and why sometimes you'd just rather not. From awkward café convos to writing (and re-writing) romance novel scenes, this one's for anyone who's ever felt "uncomf."

Listen to LOTL Lounge E4 episode now! 🎬https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722964/episodes/19656592

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25/08/2026

FVNERAL’s new EP Chosen Family is a love letter to q***r community - and we sat down with songwriter/producer Tay Blunt to talk about identity, vulnerability, and the people who lift us up.

Our LOTL.com feature dives into the emotional heart of the EP, while the LOTL Lounge episode brings Tay’s voice directly to you.

Plus, we’ve released a bonus episode and a curated playlist inspired by the themes of chosen family.

Read, listen, and celebrate q***r creativity with us.
👉 LOTL.com https://tinyurl.com/bp9rxfnr
👉 LOTL Lounge https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722964/episodes/19656592
👉 Playlist link https://tinyurl.com/kcuk6kzd

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