LOTL Lounge S8E5: Queer Myths, a Lesbian Generation and Bold Visibility

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Welcome to episode 5 of LOTL Lounge, your fortnightly home for lesbian and queer stories, culture, music, and the voices shaping our world. Hosted by ...Silke, this bumper episode celebrates bold storytelling, visibility, and the creative power of our LGBTQIA+ community.



Episode Highlights




In-Depth Chat: Zoe Terakis – Queer Myths & Greek Heritage
We sit down with acclaimed actor and writer Zoe Terakis, known for Max in Wentworth, Talk to Me, and Marvel’s Ironheart. Zoe opens up about their creative journey post-Wentworth, their transmasculine Greek-Australian identity, and why they reimagined Greek myths through a queer and trans lens in their new book, Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers. (https://www.hachette.com.au/zoe-terakes/eros-queer-myths-for-lovers)

• Topics include:
• Creative frustration and the power in writing your own stories 04:04
• What ancient myths really tell us about gender and queer desire 05:02
• The moving, rarely-told story of Iphis & Ianthe and why reclaiming queer myths matters 06:11
• Navigating masculinity, inside and out; building pride in unique bodies and experiences 09:29
• Bonus: Zoe reads a steamier extract from their debut book, exploring intimacy, pleasure, and the beauty of queer embodiment 12:56

Read the article and listen to the BONUS EPISODE (full unedited version of our interview) on lotl.com (https://www.lotl.com/episode-zoe-terakes)


Flicks on the Lounge: Mandahla Rose in LA
In our new partnership with Lesflicks (https://www.lesflicks.com/) , we hear from actor Mandahla Rose about her decade-long career across Australia and LA.

Mandala shares:

• Her breakout Australian roles and transition to the LA queer film scene 22:19
• The reality of working behind the camera, surviving industry slow-down, and making art that heals 26:11
• Dream roles, homesickness, queer joy, and where to find her art (including on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/twiistedrose/) and soon Etsy!) 
• Hope and how small acts - music, butterflies, and the Aussie bottlebrush- keep her going 29:37

Read the article and listen to the BONUS EPISODE (full unedited version of our interview) on lotl.com (https://www.lotl.com/extended-interview-mandahala-rose)



Music Spotlight

• Danni Nicholls (https://danninicholls.com/) | The Pendulum – Anthemic new album, Making Moves, about growth and resilience 17:13
• Asha Jeffries (https://ffm.nettwerk.com/desireisanangel) | "Cool Guy" – Catchy, honest single from her incoming album Desire Is an Angel 47:30

Find both artists on the LOTL Lounge playlist via Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jaflmqJZPd04AQgEqu53j?si=40dfc027e76e4205) & SoundCloud (https://on.soundcloud.com/Kc0w8oFBAy17grZItI) -support queer musicians with every play.


Drag King Corner with Nash


Nash dives into the evolving artistry of drag kings, masculinity on stage, and queer performance culture. Learn how drag kings are expanding gender expression, and why the Drag King book is a must-read 18:05.

Read Nash’s reflections in her regular blog "The Drag King Corner (https://www.lotl.com/stories-conversations/masculinity-and-the-king) "



Lesbian Leap from the Archives: Exhibition Preview
Curator Sarah Yeomans discusses the upcoming landmark exhibit, Lesbian Leap from the Archives: 1970–2000 47:54.

• Why those decades were the "peak" of lesbian life in Australia
• Artefacts, wild badges, and T-shirts- plus spotlight sections on women’s lands, activism, and stories that shaped our community
• The bittersweet power of looking back, and hopes for today’s queer and lesbian generations

The show launches International Lesbian Day at Soul Gallery, Fitzroy (https://solgallery.com.au/events/lesbians-leap-from-the-archives-1970-2000)  

Read the article and listen to the BONUS EPISODE (full unedited version of our interview) on lotl.com (https://www.lotl.com/stories-conversations/lesbians-leap-from-the-archives-19702000)



Community Connections

• The Tuckshop Ladies (https://www.tuckshopladies.com/) deliver their signature hilarity, including cheeky tips for "new lesbians" - think Subaru drivers, Birkenstocks, and Crocs! 30:49
• League on the Lounge: Jo Barrett dives into the latest NRLW action, spotlighting the Tigers’ stunning rise from back-to-back wooden spoons to top 6 contenders, thanks to key recruits and resilient leadership. 42:10
• Flicks on the Lounge explores lesbian onscreen representation, and the joys and heartbreaks of the queer creative grind.
• Lesbian Antiques Roadshow (https://solgallery.com.au/events/lesbians-leap-from-the-archives-1970-2000) , poetry slams, and community news round out a jam-packed episode.


Out and Proud in Sport: Nikki Ayers, OAM, PLY
Paralympian gold medalist, nurse, midwife, and proud gay woman Nikki Ayers shares with Karen Bryan:

• Her journey from rugby player, t...Show More