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Erica Bacon & Laura Abby
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We celebrate and amplify queer millennials with stories to tell, wisdom to share, and voices that deserve space. Through sharp storytelling, unfiltered conversations, and a heavy dose of sarcasm, our platform creates a space where real life—messy, hilarious, and full of heart—is always worth sharing.

  1. 1d ago

    EP 28: Mari Taren - No U-Hauls, No Carabiners, No Cigarettes

    What happens when you're a queer woman in your 30s, freezing your eggs, navigating the dating apocalypse, and realizing that maybe finding a wife isn't actually the end goal? Comedian, actress, and content creator Mari Taren joins us for an unfiltered, hilariously chaotic conversation about queer dating, getting older, Hollywood hypocrisy, and why being alone might actually be the ultimate flex. Mari's got opinions. On cancel culture, comedians who aren't funny, lesbian stereotypes, and why your romantic partner doesn't necessarily need to be your best friend. Oh, and she's freezing her eggs while trying to figure out what the hell she actually wants from life. Casual. We get into the pressure to settle down, the joy of having your own space, dating apps, and the realization that maybe our friends are our actual soulmates. In this episode: Why Mari refuses to be a U-Haul lesbianFreezing your eggs while questioning whether you even want kidsQueer dating in your 30s and learning to love being aloneWhy your partner doesn't have to be your best friendCancel culture, comedy, and Hollywood's double standardsLesbian stereotypes, carabiners, and the queer habits Mari absolutely refuses to embraceWhy finding someone who adds to your life beats finding someone who completes it It's messy, it's funny, it's unapologetically queer, and somehow we manage to discuss everything from fertility hormones to manatees. Because sometimes the best relationship you can have is the one where you don't have to share your bed. 🎧 Listen to (un)seen: queer millennial life, unfiltered wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the full conversation on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram for more unfiltered conversations, questionable opinions, and queer millennial chaos. #UnseenPodcast #MariTaren #QueerPodcast #LGBTQPodcast #QueerDating #LesbianDating #QueerComedy #MillennialLife

  2. Oct 24

    EP 27 KayLa Ruiz - Getting Naked, Getting Older & Giving Zero F*cks

    Getting Naked, Getting Older & Giving Zero F*cks | with KayLa Ruiz What if getting naked in your 40s wasn't terrifying… but actually kind of f*****g liberating? This week on (un)seen, we're stripping down. Literally. We're joined by queer Puerto Rican photographer and intimate portrait artist KayLa Ruiz, who's redefining what it means to feel sexy, vulnerable, and unapologetically comfortable in your own skin. And because we believe in doing the research, Erica actually got naked in front of KayLa's camera before recording this episode. For science, obviously. We're talking body image, queer intimacy, the complicated relationship millennials have with aging, and why sometimes the sexiest thing you can do is stop giving a f**k about what everyone else thinks. But wait. There's more. KayLa also introduces us to her infamous Stranger Sessions—where two complete strangers meet for the first time during a steamy, intimate photo shoot. No swiping. No stalking their Instagram. Just chemistry, consent, and a camera. And yes, one couple actually got married. We also get into KayLa's coming-out story, growing up Puerto Rican and Catholic, finding confidence as a masc-presenting lesbian, and why queer bodies deserve to be celebrated at every age. Because getting older doesn't mean becoming invisible. And being seen shouldn't require being perfect. 🎧 Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow KayLa: @kaymruiz Follow us: @unseen_pod

  3. Oct 17

    EP: 26 Rik Foote - Love, Lust & the Compatibility Paradox: Dating Beyond the Swipe

    What if everything we thought we knew about dating was backwards? Swipe right. Feel a spark. Fall in love. Figure out if you're actually compatible somewhere between the third date and your first existential crisis together. Sound familiar? This week on (un)seen, Erica and Laura Leigh sit down with Rik Foote, founder of HAEVN, a modern matchmaking platform challenging the way we find love, lust, and everything in between. We're talking dating after 40, the difference between chemistry and compatibility, and why modern relationships don't always fit into neat little boxes. Monogamous? Polyamorous? Ethically non-monogamous? Monogamish? (Yes, it's a thing, and Laura Leigh has a new favorite word.) Rik breaks down why dating apps are exhausting, how HAEVN flips the traditional swipe-first model on its head, and why knowing what you want might be the sexiest thing you bring to a relationship. In this episode, we're getting into: Why attraction alone isn't enough to build a lasting relationshipThe compatibility paradox: chemistry vs. shared intentionsDating after divorce, in your 40s, and beyondENM, polyamory, open relationships, and the beauty of being monogamishWhy queer relationships are challenging traditional relationship rulesHow HAEVN is making dating more intentional, inclusive, and a whole lot less exhausting Whether you're happily married, newly single, exploring nontraditional relationships, or just here for the tea, this conversation might make you rethink what a successful relationship actually looks like. Because maybe the secret to finding your person isn't finding someone who checks all your boxes. Maybe it's finding someone who wants the same damn boxes. Learn more about HAEVN: https://haevn.co Follow us on Instagram: @unseen_pod (un)seen: queer millennial life, unfiltered. Real conversations about relationships, identity, sex, aging, and all the messy, beautiful shit nobody prepared us for. 🎧 Like what you hear? Follow, rate, and share this episode with someone who's officially over the dating-app circus.

  4. Oct 10

    Ep 25: Laura & Erica - We're too old for this sh*t

    EP 25: We're Too Old for This Sh*t (And Other Queer Millennial Problems) New state, same gays, absolutely no filter. This week, Laura Leigh and Erica are catching up on life, questionable Halloween costumes, and all the things we're officially too old to pretend we enjoy. From Laura's adventures as a lesbian mom in Florida (where your wife is apparently your "friend") to Erica's ambitious plans for a nearly naked Halloween, we're covering the chaos of queer millennial adulthood. We're talking microaggressions, sexy Halloween versus inflatable aliens, our irrational hatred of leaf blowers, and why everything on earth suddenly requires a f*cking app. Plus, things take a surprisingly serious turn when we ask: Are you a fighter, a freezer, or someone who minds their own business when things get ugly? It's friendship, motherhood, getting older, and the beautiful realization that we no longer have the energy to give a sh*t about everything. Welcome back to (un)seen. Real queer lives. Unfiltered conversations. Absolutely no adult supervision. 🎧 New episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you listen. 📺 Watch us on YouTube. 💗 Like, follow, subscribe, and share with your favorite emotionally exhausted millennial. #UnseenPodcast #QueerMillennials #LGBTQPodcast #QueerWomen #LesbianPodcast #MillennialLife #QueerMoms

  5. Jun 27

    EP 24: Cassie & Holly Return! Pride Edition

    On this bonus PRIDE episode, Laura & Erica talk about past Prides with Cassie and Holly. Grab your champagne and listen with your bestie. Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart. Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes. 0:00 – Intro 0:12 – Welcoming Holly & Cassie back 0:37 – Tucker's wild year: gallbladder surgery, car accident & back surgery 2:42 – Life updates: queer parenting in a conservative town 4:47 – Being the "friendly neighborhood trans lady" — navigating visibility & burnout 7:58 – Deconstructing Mormonism & figuring out core values 11:28 – Cassie fixes everything (including a stranger's bike) 13:17 – Holly's journey of self-discovery post-marriage 15:14 – Heated Rivalry obsession & queer media representation 18:48 – Trans representation on TV: Somebody Somewhere & being seen as a whole person 22:23 – Neurodivergent family life & ADHD chaos 25:27 – 21-year anniversary & signature cocktail brainstorm 31:29 – Boozy Book Club, sapphic reads & Written in the Stars 33:40 – Pride Prom masquerade prep 40:00 – Laid off, remodeling in Salt Lake & what's next 45:00 – Message to listeners: be yourself, you deserve love 48:00 – Outro

    EP 24: Cassie & Holly Return! Pride Edition

  6. Jun 20

    EP 23: Laura & Erica BONUS Pride Episode!

    On this bonus PRIDE episode, Laura & Erica talk about past Prides, Laura's big reveal, and outdoor showers. Grab your champagne and listen with your bestie. Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart. Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes. 0:00 - Intro & Happy Pride! 0:26 - First Pride Experiences 1:02 - Erica's First NYC Pride & Hillary Clinton 2:08 - Growing Up Queer & Finding Community 2:29 - Laura's First Pride in West Hollywood (2008) 4:04 - Folsom Street Fair & SF Queer Life 4:42 - NYC Pride Memories & Marriage Equality (2015) 5:35 - The Political Climate Today 6:19 - Fire Island Family Prides with Kids 7:11 - Why Taking Your Kids to Pride Matters 8:06 - Pride Is About Love & Self-Love 9:44 - Queer Visibility & Living Out Loud 12:27 - Laura's Big News: Moving to Florida! 14:09 - Erica's Feelings About Florida 15:00 - Queer People Exist Everywhere (Even Florida) 16:22 - Northeast Summers, Lakes & Fire Island Plans 25:40 - Spray Tans & Femming Out 28:15 - Upcoming Bonus Episode Teaser 29:25 - Juggling Life at Middle Age 30:34 - Sperm Donor Selection Parties?! 34:08 - Choosing a Donor & The IVF Journey 38:00 - Diblings & Donor Siblings 42:04 - The Kids Are All Right (and Why It Infuriated Us) 43:22 - Queer Movies & Books We Love 46:23 - Late Night Moon Dancing & Long-Distance Plans 48:57 - Outro & Happy Pride to All!

    EP 23: Laura & Erica BONUS Pride Episode!

  7. Apr 18

    Ep 22: Erica & Laura Get Into It

    Erica & Laura break down season 2. They talk about faith, conspiracy theories, Jessica Rabbit (again), Heated Rivalry (again), intimate friendships, manifestation and all of our amazing guests who made this all possible. Don't forget to like, subscribe, share and spread the love. See you soon! xoxo, Erica & Laura Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart. Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes. 0:00 – Intro & Season 2 Recap 2:30 – Jennifer Bore on Queer Allyship & Rewiring Bias 8:00 – School Board Activism & Speaking Up 15:00 – Jamie from Queer FAM Podcast & Mom Life 20:00 – Heated Rivalry & Gay Boy Fiction Confessions 25:00 – Perfume, Scent Memories & Layering 30:00 – Jerry Portwood & The Queer Love Project 35:00 – Samira Kasai on Manifestation & Divine Intervention 38:00 – Nicole Payson: Queerness & Organized Religion 42:00 – Tello Films, Kyle Ridley & Queer Media Wins 44:00 – Season 3 Teaser & Outro

    Ep 22: Erica & Laura Get Into It

  8. Apr 11

    Ep 21: Jaimie Kelton - Queer moms get chaotic. Kids, parenting and raising good humans.

    This episode we talk LIVE with Jaimie Kelton, host of The Queer Family Podcast and co-host of Love, Take Two. We talk about kids, lesbians, queer representation, social media and all the chaos of raising families in a world on fire. Subscribe now to join Erica, Laura, and their guests for unfiltered conversations, relatable moments, and a whole lot of heart. Support the show and discover your new favorite queer brands at PinkRobinShop.com We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or questions for future episodes. 0:00 – Intro & Welcome 0:38 – Meet Jamie Kelton 2:33 – Kids, Ages & Parenting 4:10 – Phone & Tech Struggles 7:00 – Bark Phone vs. Apple Phone 11:33 – TikTok Ban & Consequences 13:53 – Middle School Anxiety 17:30 – LGBTQ+ Representation in Media 21:38 – Queer Family Podcast Origin Story 28:00 – Raising Sons with Two Moms 31:40 – Masculinity & Male Role Models 45:40 – Love Take Two Podcast 47:00 – Queer Quickies 1:01:20 – Queer Allyship & Speaking Up 1:03:00 – Outro

    Ep 21: Jaimie Kelton - Queer moms get chaotic. Kids, parenting and raising good humans.
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We celebrate and amplify queer millennials with stories to tell, wisdom to share, and voices that deserve space. Through sharp storytelling, unfiltered conversations, and a heavy dose of sarcasm, our platform creates a space where real life—messy, hilarious, and full of heart—is always worth sharing.

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  • Creator
    Erica Bacon & Laura Abby
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright PinkRobinShop 2025
  • Show Website
    (un)seen