Erin Brown

The Lesbian Peep Show

Society EN ↓ 106 episodes

An unapologetic archive of lesbian, sapphic, and dyke life curated by author, ghostwriter, and Midwestern lesbian Erin Brown. Part cultural critique, part personal canon—exploring queer history, media dissection, identity formation, body politics, and the relationships that shape us. Less rainbow-washed pride, more lesbian praxis.

Author

Erin Brown

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Society

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Navigating the holidays with Dani Gagnon 15.12.2025

We talk about being queer and going home for the holidays (or not!) and different ways you might think about your wants, needs and boundaries.  You can find Dani here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscription price:  monthly subscrip...

Starting over (it's never going to be less scary) with Rachel B Turner 15.12.2025

We talk about divorce. Starting over. Life scripts handed to women that are mostly about adjusting to disappointment. And being the type of b*tch that keeps it pushing.  You can find Rachel here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscrip...

BDE (reprise) with Whitni Miller 01.12.2025

Revisiting my first chat with Whitni Miller. We talk about intimacy, the ways binary gender dynamics can play out in queer relationships, types of desire, orgasm cheat codes and communication. Enjoy. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subsc...

Transition & the lesbian I've always been with Richelle Gordon 17.11.2025

In this episode, I talk with Richelle Gordon about coming out as a trans lesbian later in life and finding home in queer community. We explore how music, identity, and authenticity shaped her transition and the unexpected joy of becoming an extrovert at 60. She shares reflections on love, belonging, the current political climate and building chosen family. You can find Richelle here.  You can find...

Lesbian matchmaking with Sophia Spallino 10.11.2025

This episode dives into the world of lesbian matchmaking, queer dating, and the emotional reality of seeking love in the digital age. Erin chats with luxury matchmaker Sophia Spallino to explore attraction types, intentional dating, communication in relationships, and her dating platform Queer Country Club.  You can find Sophia here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about...

Unearthing queer history with Katie Castagno 03.11.2025

Katie is a geologist and musician who is documenting queer history through song. We talk about her favorite queer history moments, the importance of knowing our histories and their project Our Queer Elders.  You can find Katie here.  You can find Our Queer Elders here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum...

The Sapphic Gaze with Artist Halie Torris 27.10.2025

Halie discusses her journey as a lesbian artist, the significance of the female and sapphic gaze in her work, and the importance of representation in media. They delve into the impact of shows like The Hunting Wives on queer visibility, the power of sensuality in art, and the need for older lesbian representation.  You can find Halie here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More...

Queering clothes, grief and sports with Madison T. Clark 13.10.2025

Mads is a Kansas City based community staple, organizer and entrepreneur. We talk about their company Grief Cards, their community initiative Gender Affirming Closet and Stonewall sports.  You can find Madison here.   You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between month...

Keeping the party going with Dez Jones 06.10.2025

We talk about her DJ career (she recently DJed at one of the 3 Chappell Roan tour stops!!), being a Black lesbian in the midwest, food, politics and media. And her new girlfriend (we love new girlfriend energy).  You can find Dez here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time c...

Divorcing Comphet with Alena Pollitt 29.09.2025

Alena and I talk about our shared experiences with being in decade long heteronormative relationships before coming out and ultimately divorcing our entire lives to create our joyful, queer futures. Spoiler: it was hard and sad and so very worth it. You can find Alena here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no min...

We got married! Revisiting the Channon episode 23.09.2025

We got hitched this weekend and it was perfect. I'll have to do a whole episode on just that. But first, a revisit of our love story and how we stay so damned content. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscription price:  monthly sub...

How to spot a lesbian with Pure XTC 16.09.2025

We talk about their coming out experience, instagram dating, uhauling, how to spot a lesbian in different parts of the country, jorts and more.  You can find Pure XTC here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscription price:  monthly su...

First timer scaries with Eva Bloom 08.09.2025

We talk about style, sex, community and cultural differences that come up when people begin to come into their queer identities. Eva is a queer sex educator and coach whose work mostly focuses on later in life queer and trans people. You can find Eva here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be c...

Lezzing out at the gym with Izzy Wagner 31.08.2025

We talk about how Izzy got into fitness, why she trains queer women specifically and what fitness does for both of us in and out of the gym. Also we both love muscle cars, it's a bit of a bro out, lol.  You can find Izzy here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choic...

De-santizing queer with Cat Yezbak 25.08.2025

This episode was one of those “we could go on forever” conversations. We talk about lesbian representation, being dykes, not being into love is love, our different experiences with gender, a little on perimenopause. Something for everyone.  You can find Cat here. And the Rebellious Podcast here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use cod...

On being a Black Femme Menace with Doctress Kaila Story 18.08.2025

We talk about femme identity, policing of queerness, trad wives, LGBTQ+ history and the lack of inclusion in queer spaces. That's honestly reductive, this is a great conversation and that's just the tip of the iceberg. If you don't know Doctress Kaila, you're welcome. You can find her here. You can find her book here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More ab...

Happier ever after "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" with Marita Prodger 13.08.2025

Marita and I talk about her experience on and off The Ultimatum: Queer Love, what it was like behind the scenes and what she looks forward to as she moves on with the story that is all her own now. (Spoiler: a new show and other creative projects are in the works!) You can find Marita here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN...

[Encore episode] Body politics, body image and desire with Dr. Kelly Rafferty 04.08.2025

In one of the most popular episodes to date, we talk about our shared history in fitness, the politics of bodies and understanding desire outside of cultural expectations. You can find Kelly here.   You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscr...

Divorce, Uhauls and Access to Abortion with Kelsey Rhodes 28.07.2025

We talk about Kelsey's journey from a long term heteronormative relationship and marriage to her queer awakening and Uhaul scenario. As well as her work in abortion advocacy and recent initiatives around guiding community conversations on self managed abortions.   All the links: bit.ly/abortionpillinfoshare https://www.plancpills.org https://mahotline.org https://reprolegalhelpline.org https:...

"What do we owe each other?" with Sydney King 22.07.2025

Sydney King and I discuss what it means to be a part of a community. Why they believe so strongly that you should inconvenience your friends. Thoughts on un-friending with integrity and the importance of offline connection. You can find Sydney here.  And their powerpoint presentation here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN...

Chapstick Magazine with Hannah Shahidi and Isabel Anayaji 13.07.2025

Talking with founders of Chapstick Magazine about the lesbian culture, the importance of lesbian spaces and their growing project.  You can find Chapstick Magazine here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscription price:  monthly subsc...

Lezzy summer book recommendations with Tamara Anderson 07.07.2025

Tamara is back and we talk through a vampire book we read together as well as several other sapphic books we recommend. We do our best to not give anything away and give solid recs from across genres.  You can find Tamara here.  Books we mention: The Gilda Stories -Jewelle Gomez Women -Chloe Caldwell Acts of Service -Lillian Fishman Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil -V. E. Schwab Mistakes Were M...

Power Bottoming with Emory Parker 29.06.2025

Emory Parker (known widely for her power bottom take on Chappell Roan's The Giver) and I talk about making queer art, the representation she grew up with, the creative process and the freedom inside of being queer. You can find Emory here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at an...

Dyke discourse with Nelly Papazian 23.06.2025

We talk about the on and offline lesbian discourse that irks us, ways we maybe stand to communicate with each other better and an assortment of intracultural hot takes.  You can find Nelly here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscript...

From The L Word to SoulCycle with Jess Rothschild 16.06.2025

Jess and I talk about her experiences in the early 2000s at Autostraddle, my Roman Empire of celesbian gossip and her recent deep dive into the Cult of SoulCycle. You can find Jess and all her projects here. The Golden Ticket Syllabus for Hot Takes and Deep Dives: Interviews with:  Jamie Babbit Ilene Chaiken Marja Lewis Ryan  The L Word gossip one  Lesbian Bar Project  Rosie O’Donnell  Sandra Bern...

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