Ballots & Balding

This week on Downtown Hangout, the conversation heads in all sorts of unexpected directions!We chat about the Men's World Cup, celebrate Tom's wedding, discover the surprising story behind Madri beer, discuss legendary photographer Nan Goldin, and reveal the shocking news that Hobbs is now a private members club! As always, it's a relaxed catch-up packed with football, culture, random facts, laughs, and the kind of conversations you'd hear around a pub table.Grab a pint and join us for another episode of Downtown Hangout. If you enjoy the show, please Like, Subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the 50-plus lesbian duo return with peak London chaos energy. We kick things off at the crack of dawn — not through choice, but through life forcing us up before civilisation. From there, it’s a spiral into the economic horror story of modern football tickets, where the price of a single match could fund a small holiday.Naturally, we take refuge in the pub… only to discover the pints are now priced like fine art. This leads us into a full rant about London cost-of-living delirium, commuter madness, and the ongoing criminal epidemic of people with suitcases on the Tube at rush hour.It’s a classic Downtown Hangout episode: grumpy lesbians, overpriced booze, commuter trauma, and the kind of observational fury only women over 50 can deliver with this level of comedic precision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Downtown Hangout, we dive straight into the deep stuff — like whether it’s appropriate to wear Adidas to a lesbian wedding (spoiler: yes). Cath talks about the poem she wrote for said wedding — it's giving Jane Austen in Air Max. tell us if you want Cath to read it in the next episode. We also time-travel back to 90s centre courts as Cath digs out her prized tennis autograph collection — Steffi, Boris, all the legends. Expect questionable fashion choices, heartfelt memories, and just the right amount of side-eye.Topics include:– Trainers at weddings: style crime or lesbian rite of passage?– Old-school romance: Cath’s wedding poem reveal– 90s tennis icons and retro fandom– A sprinkle of nostalgia, comedy, and sporty gay chaosFollow us, rate us, and send this to the mate who still writes poems on real paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Downtown Hangout, two seasoned dykes shoot the breeze over chips, gravy, and the queer crisis of finding anywhere decent to go (for older woman). Cath gets into mudlarking on the Thames (spoiler: it’s less glamorous than it sounds), and we wonder—where exactly are the lesbian spaces once you hit midlife and don’t fancy TikTok or techno?From council flat cuisine to unfiltered nostalgia, this is community radio vibes with no filter, no sponsors (YET!!) , and no apologies.“We’ve aged out of nightlife and into numb knees—so we’re making our own scene.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of food, drink, and community at Ken’s Wine Bar, nestled in the heart of Exmouth Market. Join us as Cath shares her recommendations on the latest must-visit pubs and new books that are stirring up excitement.We also explore Amandaland tv show , an impressive LGBT+ streaming network, and chat about its unique content that’s capturing the queer community’s attention.Plus, we take on an intriguing new issue: the loudness of cinema music and café sounds—is this a Gen Z vs Gen X dilemma, or something that everyone’s noticing? Tune in as we unpack this noisy new trend.Join us for lively banter, pub recommendations, literary gems, a dash of queer culture, and a bit of generational reflection. You won’t want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Lesbian Bars to Jupiterians: A Night Out Like No Other.Cath & Taylor chat for the final podcast of the year. In this chaotic episode, we dive into the world of grumpy lesbian bars and reminisce about men  definitely not welcome in the ladies' loo. Cath takes us on a boozy tour of her favorite London pubs, while we reminisce about the time a French school trip somehow landed us in a borstal. Oh, and did we mention the people from Jupiter? Because, obviously, no wild night would be complete without extraterrestrial guests. Grab a pint and join us for a podcast journey like no other! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where's the best Guinness in London? Find out in this episode. Taylor & Cath seems to suffer memory loss a lot in this unedited episode ! Maybe it's time to scrip the podcast!Quick chat about food, drink and walking around London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Cath and Taylor as they dish out lively banter on all things food, booze, and in this episode...women’s soccer. From foodie adventures in France and Spain to lazy Sundays in London’s Soho, no topic is off the table. Whether reminiscing over croissants, cocktails, or corner kicks, expect plenty of laughs, delicious memories, and a dash of soccer to spice things up. And don’t miss Cath’s quirky fact—it’s already legendary in certain small (but devoted) circles of her household! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very delayed podcast (apologies ). Cath discloses how the Wimbledon ballots were run, Taylor admires Claire Balding and the pair talk booze together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cath and Taylor talk about a new lesbian bar in London, women's football documentary Copa 71 plus Cath visited the Emirates Stadium for a match but stayed in the bar too long at half time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.