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LESBIAN ECHOES

LESBIAN ECHOES

By Beth Maples-Bays

Lesbian Echoes is a podcast centered on life experiences of older lesbians.

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Diane F. Germain - Lesbian Extraordinaire

LESBIAN ECHOESNov 02, 2021

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Diane F. Germain - Lesbian Extraordinaire

Diane F. Germain - Lesbian Extraordinaire

Qualified psychiatric social worker, expert on women in media
Nov 02, 202145:30
Michelle Fusco - Wife and end of life caregiver, vet and mom

Michelle Fusco - Wife and end of life caregiver, vet and mom

Wife, Mom, Veteran, College graduate, End of life caregiver, Wife again
Nov 02, 202132:19
Dianne and Marge - Health care professionals documenting lesbian lives

Dianne and Marge - Health care professionals documenting lesbian lives

Lovely lesbian couple together for 43 years
Nov 02, 202128:30
Mel Stapper - Firefighter and shero who sacrificed

Mel Stapper - Firefighter and shero who sacrificed

Firefighter, shero who nearly gave her life in her fight to protect her community
Oct 19, 202154:20
Batya Weinbaum - Author, artist, academic, activist and warmly likeable.

Batya Weinbaum - Author, artist, academic, activist and warmly likeable.

Batya Weinaum - A whirlwind of lesbian feminist activism, academic achievement and author of more than 20 books, yet down to earth and likeable.
Oct 13, 202152:24
Joey Brite - Dynamic butch activist

Joey Brite - Dynamic butch activist

From the early days of MichFest to activism around current issues, Brite has been on the forefront of the lesbian feminist movement for a long time.
Oct 06, 202101:28:28
Caroline Meagher - Trailblazer in UK military living in Edinburgh with roots in Ireland

Caroline Meagher - Trailblazer in UK military living in Edinburgh with roots in Ireland

Soldier, Activist, beloved focus of film "The Investigator", now Gender Critical
Sep 27, 202101:09:57
Ruby Barnett - from UK to Israel to California, this woman has traveled many roads

Ruby Barnett - from UK to Israel to California, this woman has traveled many roads

World traveler, culture chameleon, mother, barrister, English reared Californian, Orthodox Jewish upbringing, Israeli kibbutzer
Sep 01, 202101:01:04
Spider Redgold - Wise Womon, Witch, Radical Feminist

Spider Redgold - Wise Womon, Witch, Radical Feminist

Wise womon from down under, outside Sydney in New South Wales with many years as an activist starting in the Women's Liberation Movement aka the Second Wave.
Aug 24, 202101:06:01
Sylvia Santos - Teacher, Author, Femme, Greatgrandmother

Sylvia Santos - Teacher, Author, Femme, Greatgrandmother

Listen to the story of a little Hispanic girl called "dumb" who went on to be a teacher for 30 years, an author of multiple children's books and much more.
Aug 17, 202137:16
Beth Maples-Bays - Lesbian Feminist journey through Transland to Gender Critical Feminist

Beth Maples-Bays - Lesbian Feminist journey through Transland to Gender Critical Feminist

Beth is the host of Lesbian Echoes and is interview by Beau Knowles, local LGBTQ activist and long-time friend. The episode leads from a start in a lesbian feminist community in Montana to Knoxville, Tennessee, at a time when there was little lesbian community to be found. Listen to Beth as she chronicles her nursing, her writing and her activism.
Aug 09, 202158:17
Maria Valentine from the Left Coast back home to the Midwest

Maria Valentine from the Left Coast back home to the Midwest

From Singer to IT to Entrepeneur to Writer and Caregiver
Aug 01, 202141:59
Linda Cox - Versatile Trailblazer and soon-to-be Butch Air BNB

Linda Cox - Versatile Trailblazer and soon-to-be Butch Air BNB

Butch of all trades - Military, Barber, Truck Driver
Jul 20, 202143:53
Lori Ellen - NYC in the mid 70s to long distance custody battle from NC. Also 3 Mile Island scare.

Lori Ellen - NYC in the mid 70s to long distance custody battle from NC. Also 3 Mile Island scare.

Coming out in the mid-70s, Lori Ellen found her way to Identity House and the Duchess Bar. Alarmed by stories of 3 Mile Island, she fled to Chicago. After seeing her daughter through childhood brain cancer, she had to fight for custody long distance.
Jul 12, 202135:11
Kim Barget - New York cabbie, Lesbian Avenger, Gay Men's Health Crisis pioneer, Teacher

Kim Barget - New York cabbie, Lesbian Avenger, Gay Men's Health Crisis pioneer, Teacher

Listen to Kim's story beginning at age 17 in Brooklyn as she grows to become a member of the LGBTQ community with many experiences along the way. From early NYC Dyke March to the Gay Men's Health Crisis to becoming a teacher. She also outlines her plans for retirement.
Jul 05, 202141:42
Captain Mel - Sailor and Animal lover

Captain Mel - Sailor and Animal lover

Come sail with Captain Mel in the Keys and across the Atlantic. We will see her home in Iowa with her dog rescue.
Jun 29, 202139:25
Marie - musician and wise elder

Marie - musician and wise elder

Marie has chosen to remain anonymous. Her story tells of the early days in the era of Stonewall and the Daughters of Bilitus. Also discussed is the role of lesbians in the AIDS crisis.
Jun 21, 202127:03
Jo Campbell - British Sporting Youth, now Gender Critical Lesbian Feminist Activist

Jo Campbell - British Sporting Youth, now Gender Critical Lesbian Feminist Activist

Listen to Jo Campbell from Manchester, UK, as she tells her tales of lesbian youth in sports, university activities and a move to the big city of Manchester. She is an active gender critical feminist who has plans for a future program for gender nonconforming youth.
Jun 15, 202122:07
Revised Introduction to Lesbian Echoes

Revised Introduction to Lesbian Echoes

Lesbian Echoes is a podcast about the lives of older lesbians. Listen to the tapestry of their varied stories.
Jun 10, 202100:33
Lois Goss - Florida native transplanted to the Land o' Lakes of Wisconsin, Lois is the community Mom

Lois Goss - Florida native transplanted to the Land o' Lakes of Wisconsin, Lois is the community Mom

Listen to the story of a sheltered young girl coming out only to find herself in an abusive relationship. Rising above those times, Lois moved to Wisconsin where she has seen her community grow. Every town needs a Mom like Lois.
Jun 10, 202124:32
Gaye Chapman - tradeswoman, media owner and concerned lesbian community member

Gaye Chapman - tradeswoman, media owner and concerned lesbian community member

Coming out in the 70s, Gaye made her way from Arizona to California to work in a non-traditional trade as an electrician. Now as an electrical inspector and part owner of AfterEllen, she addresses the changes in the lesbian community.
Jun 01, 202145:30
Carolyn Gage - World renowned playwright; Pioneer in portrayal of lesbians; Autism life; Survivor of alcoholic parent; Inspiration to lesbians worldwide

Carolyn Gage - World renowned playwright; Pioneer in portrayal of lesbians; Autism life; Survivor of alcoholic parent; Inspiration to lesbians worldwide

The inspirational Carolyn Gage tells her story in my voice. I am honored to be able to do this.
May 18, 202114:06
Susan E Johnson - Coming out later in life; Gay brother paved the path; RV living

Susan E Johnson - Coming out later in life; Gay brother paved the path; RV living

Susan E Johnson - 68 year old Fort Worth native who came out at 64. Listen as Susan tells us how it feels to come out as an elder and addresses many elder issues both as caregiver and potential care receiver. Discusses churchgoing as a lesbian. Pioneer slacks wearer in legal community in Colorado back in the day. This attorney also had a background in critical care nursing.
May 10, 202146:03
Joan Nestle - Author, Activist, Archivist and American Australian

Joan Nestle - Author, Activist, Archivist and American Australian

Listen to legendary author Joan Nestle as she elaborates on her lesbian life experiences growing up in the Bronx, coming out against the backdrop of the butch-femme bars of the 50s-60s. Hear her tales of accusations of pornography by the feminists of the 70s, co-founding the Lesbian Herstory Archives and spending the last twenty years with her love in Australia.
Apr 29, 202151:43
Barbara - Air Force Vet, Special Ed Teacher and RV enthusiast

Barbara - Air Force Vet, Special Ed Teacher and RV enthusiast

Barbara tells a delightful tale of her life that has included many and varied experiences: military, motherhood, student, special education reading specialist, AA, OEA, RVing, 35 year relationship and more. You will be as glad to hear her story as I was. I promise.
Apr 25, 202145:57
Nancy Mott, Community Leader - Knoxville, TN

Nancy Mott, Community Leader - Knoxville, TN

Nancy Mott is an LGBTQ counselor, Integrity leader, AIDS activist and Knox County Democratic Party activist. An active Episcopalian, she lives with her wife, Linda, in East Knoxville.
Apr 21, 202150:02
Charlotte Ellis - Missouri Elder and Wise Woman

Charlotte Ellis - Missouri Elder and Wise Woman

Charlotte, a 77 year old lesbian, gives us the gift of her story of coming out at age 59 and going on to place of leadership at the dinner table we know as lesbian life.
Apr 21, 202136:59
Nyla Nyfeller - Americana Midwestern Lesbian Style

Nyla Nyfeller - Americana Midwestern Lesbian Style

Listen to Indiana's own Nyla Nyfeller as she tells her story on Lesbian Echoes.
Mar 09, 202101:59:37
Sue Fahy (Kief)

Sue Fahy (Kief)



Sue is a 70 year old lesbian now living in New Jersey. She has a wonderful and interesting life story. Listen as we chronicle her journey.
Feb 18, 202126:48