DYKE DIVE!
Dyke Dive is a limited series podcast about the history and culture of lesbian bars and the LGBTQ+ community. The show is hosted by Dr. Marie Cartier, an expert in this field and the author of "Baby, You Are My Religion: Women, Gay Bars, and Theology Before Stonewall" and will include interviews, first-person accounts, and discussions of historical events and themes around lesbian culture.
Episodes
In this debut episode of Dyke Dive, Dr. Marie Cartier sets the tone for the series by exploring the vital role lesbian bars have played in shaping community and identity. She introduces the podcast's themes of connection and history before sharing a pivotal story from her book about Myrna Kurland, a lesbian who came out in the 1940s. Myrna’s story highlights the significance of these bars during a time when being...
In this episode, our host Dr. Marie Cartier takes us on a journey back to her first night in a lesbian bar. She shares with us the excitement, anticipation, and nerves she felt as she walked into Somewhere, a popular bar in Boston. As she mingled with other women in the LGBTQ+ community, she experienced a profound sense of belonging and validation.
Through her personal story, Marie emphasizes the power of finding commu...
When Sandy Rose, the ever-fabulous owner/manager and cherished "Mom" of The Huntress, starts dishing on Orange County's iconic bar from the 80s and 90s, honey, you'd best pull up a chair and tune in. Welcome to part one of our two-part podcast journey.
Bars you'd wish you'd danced in:
Canyon Club, The Cork Room, The Love In, Star Room, If Club, Open Door, Executive Suite, The Happy Ho...
We return for part two of our interview with Sandy Rose, the ever-fabulous owner/manager and cherished "Mom" of The Huntress, Orange County's iconic bar from the 80s and 90s. So pull up a chair and tune in. Welcome to part two of our podcast journey.
Bars in this Episode you'd wish you'd danced in:
The Huntress, The Happy Hour, The Gasp, Tiki Hut, The Mug, Oxwood Inn, Que Sera, ...
In this episode of Dyke Dive, Dr. Marie Cartier sits down with Marna Deitch to explore her incredible journey through New York's gay bar scene in the 1980s. Marna recounts her first visits to gay bars, her process of coming out, and the life-altering decision to open her own lesbian bar, Cashmere at the Plaza Suite, in Long Island. However, her bar quickly became entangled with the mafia, and Marna shares grippin...
In the second part of Marna Deitch's interview, she talks about her move from New York to Los Angeles and her new life in the city's thriving lesbian bar scene. Marna discusses bartending at iconic bars like The Palms and The Connection, sharing humorous stories about learning how to bartend on the fly and becoming a community fixture. She also delves into her role in bringing the Dykes on Bikes back to the ...
In the first installment of this two-part episode, Tanya Gilbert shares her experiences surrounding Chicago's lesbian bars. A bar owner herself, Tanya unveils the darker chapters of white lesbian bar segregation and her spirited fight against it. Dive into a riveting conversation about intersectionality, resistance, and community building.
Dr. Tanya Gilbert's Website: https://www.drtanyagilbert.com...
In this episode of DYKE DIVE, we continue our conversation with Dr. Tanya Gilbert about the legacy of lesbian bars in Chicago, their cultural significance, and how community has adapted to their decreasing numbers. The discussion also highlights how Tanya's bar, TNT Explosion, provided support for the HIV positive community . We also discuss the butch-femme dynamic and its role within the LGBTQ+ community. Liste...
We’re excited to bring you this conversation with long-time activist Lisa Hartouni, recorded last year. Though our connection dropped toward the end, Lisa’s stories about finding community as a young lesbian in the 1970s and 80s remain as important as ever.
In this episode, Dr. Marie Cartier speaks with Lisa Hartouni, a long-time activist in the Los Angeles and Long Beach communities. Lisa reflects on her ear...
We’re excited to share this episode recorded earlier in the year, featuring the inspiring work of Elena Rosa. Though her project, L Bar, is currently on hiatus, this conversation remains a vital exploration of preserving queer history through virtual spaces.
In this episode, Dr. Marie Cartier sits down with artist and creator Elena Rosa to discuss her innovative project, L Bar, a virtual world where defunct l...
In this episode, Dr. Marie Cartier sits down with Angela Brinskele, Director of Communications for the June Mazer Lesbian Archives. They explore the rich history preserved at the Mazer, one of only two brick-and-mortar lesbian archives in the U.S. Angela shares fascinating stories about the artifacts related to lesbian bars, including rare photos, flyers, and memorabilia from bars like The Palms and The K in Long Beac...
This episode was recorded a while back, but the conversation remains just as relevant and timely today.
In this episode, Dr. Marie Cartier talks with Shannon Glatz, a passionate activist reviving sapphic spaces in Long Beach. They discuss the success of Lez Dance, an event that brought together over 300 queer women of all ages, and Shannon’s mission to create inclusive spaces for lesbians. Shannon shares her...
In this special live extended episode of Dyke Dive, host Dr. Marie Cartier welcomes Emily Bielagus and Mara Herbkersman, the owners of Ruby Fruit, a new sapphic bar in Southern California. They dive into the bar’s origin story, sharing how Emily and Mara took a leap of faith to open Ruby Fruit despite limited resources and financial challenges. They discuss the quick decisions they had to make, from decor to even the ...
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