Oh hi angels! That's right, we're back but don't make a big deal out of it. Nooooo, stop it... put those balloons away. We're shy.

In this the first episode of our brand new series we take a look back at what we've been up to. Think: Chromatica Ball, deluxe camping and the best Sporty Spice news ever. Plus we look forward to consumable fan favourites 'Succession' and 'And Just Like That', and when we say 'fan favourites' we of course mean our favourites.

We're absolutely brimming with living to be back and gooey with you all. So climb on board and feel the longing!

Tracks of the Week:

Plastic Bertrand, Ca Plane Pour Moi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln31raI2ezY&ab_channel=TopPop

Drug Church, Myopic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDJB6gmdEP8&ab_channel=PureNoiseRecords

We're back for a new season and starting off with another stunning author special. In this episode we were joined by the true human delight that is Henry Fry to discuss his debut novel, 'First Time For Everything', a heart-warming novel which follows protagonist Danny along the pitfalls of finding yourself explored through humour and the importance of queer family. We talked to Henry about his new book along with a lot of chat about festivals, corporate lip service and choosing bottoms or tops for our burger buns...naturally! Henry's book, 'First Time For Everything' is available now- go go go!

And we're back with another banging author! This time we're joined by Calla Henkel to discuss her debut novel 'Other People's Clothes', a darkly comic novel set in the 00's which deals with death, sexuality and toxic friendships. We talked to Calla about her inspo behind the novel and the specific reasons for setting this story against a landscape before the onset of mass social media in our lives- everyone's remembers when they removed their battery from their phone right?! Calla dives in the distinct characterisation of the two friend's in the book and on wanting to give them what they want, even if that outcome may seem perverse. Plus, we dissect the changing obsession people have with true crime and 'dead girl' narratives. For more info on 'Other People's Clothes' see here, and get buying: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/calla-henkel/other-peoples-clothes/9781529357653/ Tracks of the Week: Everybody Knows, Leonard Cohen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lin-a2lTelg&ab_channel=CronosN The Ick, Panic Shack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SoDdD4xAd8&ab_channel=PanicShack Meet Me Halfway, Black Eyed Peas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7HahVwYpwo&ab_channel=BlackEyedPeasVEVO

Hello Hunnis!

It's been a while but today we're taking a break from our author special guest series and this episode... it's just family! 

Dive on in as we catch up on life post literati fame, the latest telly (stand by for our Simon and Mayo-esque takes on Hacks, The Dropout, Severance, Lost (lol), Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Staircase (the Colin and Toni one) and Big Mother). 

Plus, Olivia makes her case for possibly the most polarising segment on Queer Longing so far- 'I Don't Agree With It: The Redemption.' If you ever thought we didn't bring you a veritable smorgasbord of tension and intrigue, think again huns. 

We also talk the return of the best play of the year, 'Bloody Elle' back for a limited time in June, get your tickets here: https://www.royalexchange.co.uk/whats-on-and-tickets/bloody-elle-a-gig-musical-2022

Tracks of the Week: 

The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGD9i718kBU

Arcade Fire - The Lightning I, II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJiALpiqpk8

Love you xoxo

Another week, another stunning author! This week we welcome writer, comedian and fellow podcaster, Rosie Wilby to the pod to talk all things breakups! Rosie's new book 'The Breakup Monologues', which runs alongside her brilliant podcast of the same name, charts the many nuances of the end of relationships, the potential of actually staying in one and the unexpectedly joyous point of starting anew and evolving. 

We talked how to stay friends with an ex, the satisfaction of friendship love and the gorgeously unique value of queer relationships. 

Plus, other very important things like the breakup haircut and why we don't agree with calzones. 

Dive on in bbz, this one's not to be missed!

Rosie's book 'The Breakup Monologues' is available now in all good bookshops. For more info, check it out here: https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologues

This week we were absolutely thrilled to welcome our first return guest, author and all around hun, Laura Kay! Laura joins us to talk about her new novel 'Tell Me Everything' which details the life and loves of therapist Natasha who goes on a journey of self-acceptance with many fun japes along the way. We talked to Laura about the theme of control, learning how to schedule your time as a full time writer and, of course, crisps. Plus, probably our best ever triple I Don't Agree With It. Don't miss this one! Tune in huns, and read the book! 'Tell Me Everything' is out 26th May and available in all good bookshops. Tracks of the Week: We Can't Stop X Where Is My Mind?, Miley Cyrus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxNawyxKMf0&ab_channel=MileyCyrusVEVO Tear Me Down, Hedwig and The Angry Inch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuk39tu10tc&ab_channel=SomeDaysYou%27reBarbra The Rhythm, Hatchie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2nZ_e0_jHc&ab_channel=HatchieVEVO

This week we're joined by author Leon Craig to talk about her debut short story collection 'Parallel Hells.' 

If queer horror effortlessly entwined with traditional folklore and Nicki Minaj's seminal hit 'Anaconda' this truly is the collection for you. 

We talk Craig's literary influences, life in Berlin and grounding oneself with a healthy dollop of 'Moderately Awful Juvenilia.'

More from Leon Craig here: http://www.leoncraigwriter.com/

Leon Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leon_c_c

THE ART OF THE SHORT STORY: RZ BASCHIR AND LEON CRAIG (online event from The White Review, Thursday 12th May): https://www.thewhitereview.org/news_and_events/the-art-of-the-short-story-rz-baschir-and-leon-craig/

We know we've been away for far too long but don't worry we get straight back on our bullshit aka talking about what we've been crying about, love to cry about and will continue to cry about. We give you a big old lowdown of what we've been up to since you last heard from us. Top notes are that Olivia forgot how old she is and Lucy is apparently Benjamin Buttoning. Never fear we also hit all the important queer topics too from JoJo Siwa's new haircut, a new era for the Lionesses, and the renewal of our problematic fave, 'And Just Like That', complete with stunning predictions for S2. Plus, we let you know the importance of both showin' and 'sposin yourself in this the year of our lord 2022. Tracks of the Week: One More Time, Luka Kloser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW0JVT43Ngs&ab_channel=LionsgateMovies Nothing Gives Me Pleasure, Girlpool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtaQ34FGBgg&ab_channel=Girlpool