Marc Isaac on gender not having to be front and centre
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with Comedian Marc Isaac (they/them). Content Warning: Marc also works in the medical field and speaks on the important and hard work of doing research into mental health care and suicide rates among transgender people. We discuss The Loch Ness Monster’s shy side, Marc’s solo festival show The Kilted Queer, making comedy for the people we want it to be for, Marc’s identity throughout school feeling safe and preferring to live in a chosen fantasy world, the importance of representation and diversity in the medical field and how the story isn’t over...
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Anne Xiety on not having to do what people expect you to do
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with drag performer, comedian and self-described silly, sober, sexy YYC nerd clown, Anne Xiety (she/they). We are also joined by Lulu — the dog in my care — who makes some adorable appearances throughout. We discuss our journeys with sobriety, the importance of taking care of our mental health, being proud of what we put out into the world, Calgary’s queer and sober communities, discovering a better sense of self as we grow and the impact reality TV has had on us! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: -Join the FREE...
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Courtney Maldo on people remembering what made them laugh, so using that power wisely
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with Comedian, Quiz Host and Corporate Trainer, Courtney Maldo (she/her), otherwise self-described as Perth’s Punk Princess of Comedy. We recorded this episode during Melbourne International Comedy Festival, IRL, from Naarm, which was a real treat! We discuss Courtney’s next solo show Gender, Drugs and Rock and Roll, Courtney’s exploration of herself before coming out, feelings of isolation in growing up in a rural area, how much can change generation to generation, theatre in highschool leading to Courtney’s first fan mail, how being alive is just...
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Will Kostakis on empowering the next generation of readers and writers
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with YA and Children’s Author and Speaker Will Kostakis (he/him). We discuss Will’s latest award-winning novel We Could Be Something, the importance of libraries for readers and writers, how to support Queer authors when you don't have the money to buy their books, Queer visibility in schools, Will coming out via his writing and empowering each other to grow and evolve! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: -Join the FREE mailing list: -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: -SAY HI or share a...
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Lukas Meintjes on freedom and fear coexisting
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with Performer, Producer and Comedian Lukas Meintjes (he/him). We discuss Lukas growing up gay in Zimbabwe, his extended run of If You’re From Africa? at the Adelaide Fringe and upcoming run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the factors outside of our control when coming out, criminalized homosexuality and how those beliefs are carried down generations, the ongoing process of being out and proud, parents who encourage you to be yourself without realising, and we hear from Lukas’ mum, Noeleen! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on...
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Chris Demos on having the most fun when speaking your truth
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with Comedian and Podcaster, Chris Demos (he/him). We discuss the upcoming run for Chris at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — , Cyclone Alfred’s Old Queen status, using the term Queer as a way to say you’re part of something bigger, having the courage to come out when you never thought you would, the power you have to set boundaries when you come out, a dating app being an unexpected way to help young gay men, and how aniseed jelly beans are the worst! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: -Join the FREE...
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Alayne Dick on why being a mystery is so powerful
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with Writer and Comedian (and hopefully my future BFF) Alayne Dick (she/her). Via a disconnected mic on my end and a dodgy internet connection on Alayne’s (but the show must go on, and go on it did, the content is worth it because Alayne is wonderful) we discussed Alayne’s upcoming shows in Australia — bringing her show Purple is the Gayest Colour to Adelaide and Melbourne, people assuming we are straight, starting rumours about ourselves, Alayne’s incredible ability to have zero celebrity crushes, alt comedy vs mainstream comedy, becoming the queer elder you...
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Rae White on community, resistance, reciprocity and rest
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with writer, poet, picture book author, educator and zine maker Rae White (they/them). We discuss Rae’s poetry collections, their first picture book All The Colours Of The Rainbow, our love for trans and gender-diverse people, counteracting hate with intentional creativity, finding ways to be in our body again, the privilege of being out and proud and the significance of The Mummy films in our lives! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: -Join the FREE mailing list: -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: -SAY...
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Limelight Mailbag with Joanne Tsung
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by comedian, writer, and MDSML favourite, Joanne Tsung (she/her)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Stef. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: -Join the FREE mailing list: -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: -SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: 🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest: -Follow Joanne on Instagram: -Check out more of Joanne’s upcoming shows: -Watch Joanne on -Joanne on 🌈 Resources: -2SLGBTQIA+ ...
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Maryze on actively choosing discomfort in order to grow
My Dad Stole My Limelight
In this episode, I sit with bilingual singer, songwriter and performer Maryze (she/they). We discuss the fluidity of gender identity, figuring it out as we go and not having to limit ourselves, deconditioning from the cis heteronormative lifestyle, where we choose to invest our time and energy, rebellion becoming habitual, hanging onto childlike joy and wonder and embodying a side of ourself that has no shame! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: -Join the FREE mailing list: -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: -SAY HI or share a...
info_outlineIn this episode, I sit with Photographer, Marlo (he/they).
We discuss Marlo’s first photographic book, Foreground: Portraits of Older Transgender and Gender Diverse People, older people in the LGBTQIA+ community and their visibility in the media and place within society, different approaches to experimenting with photography, first meeting trans and gender-diverse people in university and Marlo’s exploration of gender!
Connect with MDSML:
-Join the FREE mailing list for queer joy! hilaurendeborah.substack.com
-Email the pod to say hi or share a limelight-stealing story! [email protected]
-2SLGBTQIA+ resources
Connect with my guest:
-Follow Marlo on Instagram: @_marlowphoto
-Check out Marlo’s website: marlophotography.com
-Order your copy of Foreground: Portraits of Older Transgender and Gender Diverse People
Resources:
-Coming Back Out Ball: comingbackoutball.com
-Out and About Program: switchboard.org.au/out-and-about
Behind the scenes:
-Podcast production and editing made possible by: Alexi Johnson and the team at @604podnetwork
-Theme Music: Shawn Kangro
-Logo Art: @raphe.ca