⭐ "Powerful & funny & important, MDSML is a special & wonderful podcast! I'm so grateful for the stories that have been shared and to Lauren Deborah for creating such a meaningful and needed space for them."
⭐ "This podcast has charm and laughs!"
⭐ "This podcast is amazing, I've learned so much confidence and strength from the guests."
🌈 As seen live at Vancouver Pride, iHeart Podcast spotlight features and Elizabeth Bank's WHOHAHA's featured podcasts.
🧡 Past guests include a star-studded line-up of comedians, drag performers, writers, musicians, photographers, journalists, directors, artists and activists.
🧡 Lauren Deborah (they/she) never had the 'coming out' they had their heart set on (the dramatic kind), as when she claimed she was ready, Lauren's Dad came out first…stealing Lauren's limelight.
🧡 In each episode, Lauren sits down with someone to delve into their coming out journey. They discover more about their most authentic selves and find themselves being more visibly, comfortably, and wonderfully queer.
In this live episode, recorded at Newcastle Comedy Club, Frankie Fearce (she/they) returns!
We discuss excessive co-worker allyship, overly inquisitive cab drivers, Oxford Street dance floors, Glee queer awakenings, audience pride anthems, The Goofy Movie soundtrack, corporate greed of pride season, being gay and sober and trying to make friends, Frankie’s upcoming projects, and another limelight-stealing story from Frankie and from an audience member, Fish!
🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML:
-FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah
-Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com
-TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah
-SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com
🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest:
-Follow Frankie on Instagram: @frankie_fearce
-Check out where to catch Frankie live: linktr.ee/frankiefearce
🌈 Resources:
-2SLGBTQIA+ resources
-Support live comedy! Go see a show at Newcastle Comedy Club: @newcastlecomedyclub
🌈 Behind the scenes:
-Podcast production made possible by: Alexi Johnson, Alex McCarthy and the team at @604podnetwork
-Theme Music: Shawn Kangro
-Logo Art: @raphe.ca
9 Sept 2025
Limelight Mailbag with Cassidy Anhorn (and a story from Steev Letts!)
In this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by standup comedian, writer and producer Cassidy Anhorn (she/her).
We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — LIVE IN THE STUDIO! — from hilarious comedian and wonderful friend, Steev Letts (he/him).
🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML:
-FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah
-Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com
-TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah
-SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com
🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest:
-Follow Cassidy on Instagram: @cassidya
-Follow Steev on Instagram: @steevletts
🌈 Resources:
-2SLGBTQIA+ resources
🌈 Behind the scenes:
-Podcast production made possible by: Alexi Johnson, Alex McCarthy and the team at @604podnetwork
-Theme Music: Shawn Kangro
-Logo Art: @raphe.ca
2 Sept 2025
Erin Purghart on how you can have it all
In this episode, I sit with Comedian, Actor and Producer Erin Purghart (they/she/he).
We discuss labelling ourselves for ourselves vs for others, the need for more lesbian Christmas movies, why coming out doesn’t have to be a big deal, audiences and performers being themselves unapologetically, the space Erin has created for Queer comedians, hearing from close friend of Erin’s – David, and the moon takes its rightful space front and centre in this episode!
🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML:
-FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah
-Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com
-TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah
-SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com
🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest:
-Follow Erin on Instagram: @erinpurghart
-Follow That's gay! Comedy on Instagram: @thatsgaycomedy
-Check out the film She’s Nonbinary: @shesnonbinary
-Check out the film DTF: @dtfthefilm
-See more of Erin’s work: https://linktr.ee/erinpurghart
🌈 Resources:
-2SLGBTQIA+ resources
🌈 Behind the scenes:
-Podcast production made possible by: Alexi Johnson, Alex McCarthy and the team at @604podnetwork
-Theme Music: Shawn Kangro
-Logo Art: @raphe.ca
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