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WITAD? in yellow is against a purple background. A photo of Brittani Nichol wearing a jean jacket is below. Next to the photo in a yellow bubble it says "Partner's Pets" with guest Brittani Nichols" and then surrounding are various emoji stickers.
Dating Pets & Animals Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 204: Partner’s Pets

Animals, like people, have their own personalities and should be taken on a case-by-case basis. (AKA wherein Drew bravely says that snakes are maybe a bit sexy thanks to a certain pop star.)

Drew Burnett Gregory July 20, 2022 4 Comments
WITAD? in yellow is against a purple background. A photo of Gaby Dunn with short pink hair wearing a purple collared shirt is below. Next to the photo in a yellow bubble it says "Dating Men" with guest Gaby Dunn" and then surrounding are various emoji stickers.
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 203: Dating Men

Whether you’re a lesbian who dated men as a teen or a queer person who dates lots of genders, our community is far too mixed and gender is far too complicated to leave men — cis and trans — out of our discussions.

Drew Burnett Gregory July 13, 2022 11 Comments
WITAD? in yellow is against a purple background. A photo of Carmen Phillips wearing a black and white head wrap and tortoise shell glasses is below. Next to the photo in a yellow bubble it says "Boundaries" with guest Carmen Phillips" and then surrounding are various emoji stickers.
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 202: Boundaries

When it comes to boundaries, our strengths are our weaknesses and our weaknesses are our strengths. (Also let us talk about Raven Symoné’s chaotic gay TikTok, shall we?)

Drew Burnett Gregory July 6, 2022 1 Comment
WITAD? in yellow is against a purple background. A photo of Laneia Jones wearing a white sleeveless shirt is below. Next to the photo in a yellow bubble it says "Mommi Culture" with guest Laneia Jones" and then surrounding are various emoji stickers.
Dating Parenting & Family Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 201: Mommi Culture

Honey, we’re home!!!! “Wait, Is This a Date?” is back and we’re talking all things mommi culture! And all things dating as an actual mom!

Drew Burnett Gregory June 29, 2022 7 Comments
Feature for Wait Is This a Date Submit to our mailbag episodes! Season 2! Features fun and lighthearted emojis over a pink background with a little photo cutout featuring a photo of two queer people laughing and smiling together over something on a phone.
AF+ Podcasts

A+ Members Can Submit to the Wait Is This a Date Mailbag!

Imagine hearing your own voice on WITAD. Personally, I think it sounds thrilling.

Nico June 29, 2022 2 Comments
Wait Is This a Date in purple bubble letters against a lime green background with various emojis strewn about, in the upper right hand corner a photo of Christina Tucker and Drew Gregory together
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Special Episode: 2021 Mailbag

Happy holidays! And by “happy” I mean, things sure feel really bad right now?? But luckily our gift to you is a virtual one AKA our long-awaited mailbag episode!

Drew Burnett Gregory December 22, 2021 3 Comments
Purple bubble letters of the logo "Wait is this a Date?" against a neon green background. On the right, Meg Jones Walls face is in a circle cut out with the episode's themes above her photo, "it's in the stars (and cards)"
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 110: It’s In the Stars (and Cards)

How could we talk about queer dating without talking about astrology and tarot?

Drew Burnett Gregory October 13, 2021
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Podcast Episode 210: Last Call

“Imagine if I was dating Desiree Akhavan, and I was like, “You know what I’m going to do? Steal my ex from Rosie O’Donnell.” No! How thrilling! My ex is with Rosie O’Donnell and we get to all hang out and I’m dating Desiree Akhavan? That’d be amazing.”

Analyssa October 11, 2021 14 Comments
The purple bubble letter logo of Wait Is This a Date against a lime green background. To the right, a photo of Vanessa Friedman is in a circle. Above the photo is the theme of this week's episode, "Fucking Your Friends"
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 109: Fucking Your Friends

Is it a date or are we just friends? Why not both! This week we’re talking about fucking your friends with Autostraddle Community Editor and fucking your friends expert Vanessa Friedman.

Drew Burnett Gregory October 6, 2021 3 Comments
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Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 209: Last Dance

“Imagine if all of our days were as productive as the people in The L Word. We would be cruising through life.”

Analyssa October 4, 2021 17 Comments
The purple bubble letter logo of Wait Is This a Date against a lime green background. To the right, a photo of Analyssa Lopez is in a circle. Above the photo is the theme of this week's episode, "First Dates"
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 108: First Dates

It’s a CROSSOVER SPECIAL! We’re joined To L and Back Analyssa Lopez! We’re talking about first dates — the who, the what, the where, the why, AND the how.

Drew Burnett Gregory September 29, 2021
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 208: Launch Party

“Sepideh Moafi’s tongue is acting. Her tongue has more compelling storylines this season than many of the core characters, I would argue.”

Analyssa September 27, 2021 14 Comments
The purple bubble letter logo of Wait Is This a Date against a lime green background. To the right, a photo of heather hogan is in a circle. Above the photo is the theme of this week's episode, "Love Is Not a Lie"
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 107: Love Is Not a Lie

Wipe away those break up tears because we’re going to show you that love is not a lie! This week we have Autostraddle editor and all around icon Heather Hogan talking about her 11 year(!!) relationship with her wife and all things long term relationships.

Drew Burnett Gregory September 22, 2021 4 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 207: Light

“I’ve been very precious about getting my hair wet but I would get my hair wet to kiss Gigi in the rain.”

Analyssa September 20, 2021 5 Comments
Wait is this a Date in bubble purple letters against a neon green background. To the right in a circle is a photo of today's guest, Ro White. Above Ro is the theme of today's episode: You Should Probably Break Up"
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 106: You Should Probably Break Up

Dating isn’t all sexting and thirst traps. It’s also heartbreak. This week we’re joined by Autostraddle’s Sex and Dating Editor Ro White to discuss break up strategy, when to break up, and the gay tradition of remaining friends afterward.

Drew Burnett Gregory September 15, 2021 2 Comments
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Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Gen Q Podcast Episode 206: Love Shack

“I think everyone should make love to a plastic spoon at least once in their lifetime.”

Analyssa September 13, 2021 12 Comments
The Wait Is This a Date logo is in purple bubble lettering against a lime green background. Today's episode: "Best Sex Ever" is in black writing above the image of today's guest, Dani. Dani has on pink lipstick and is posed with her hands near her lips.
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 105: Best Sex Ever

Our episode topic this week is Best Sex Ever so we are talking about… the best sex we’ve ever had! We’re joined by Autostraddle writer, poet, and journalist Dani Janae as we get into what makes good sex good.

Drew Burnett Gregory September 8, 2021 3 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 205: Lobsters, Too

“Why is she being like, ‘Oh, I can’t kiss you. I’m in a relationship.’ Like, no, you’re not. You met an older woman at a party last weekend. Who among us hasn’t? Take it easy.”

Analyssa September 6, 2021 9 Comments
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Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 104: Sexting or Something Like It

“Challenge. Sext in strictly second person.”

Drew Burnett Gregory September 1, 2021
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 204: Lake House

“As a person of Midwestern experience, I can say that a Lake House is supposed to be on a lake.”

Analyssa August 30, 2021 1 Comment
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