Downtown Hangout

Downtown Hangout

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A laid back chat between two best friends, Taylor and Cath. Dont mentioned the F Word (Fifties!). Discussing all things photographic, biodynamic wines, gay life for old lezzers, Cath's mudlarking finds and Taylor's Justin Bieber sweatshirt collection plus the best London pubs for women. For gay women (50+) and their attractive straight female friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/05/2025

The Beautiful Game, The Ugly Prices, The £8 Pint

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.

34 min
06/30/2025

Strap In: Adidas, Autographs, and Lesbian Wedding Poems

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 chaos Follow 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.

30 min
05/14/2025

Lesbians, Leisure & Low Tide

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.

34 min
02/08/2025

GUINNESS , GAYS & SIX NATION DAYS

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.

36 min
12/18/2024

Why the Pub Is a Portal: From Loo Debates to Alien Mates

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.

35 min
11/26/2024

From China to the Cape: Printing Tales, Perfect Pints, and Sweet Fortitude

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.

31 min
10/01/2024

Pitch Perfect: Sips, Snacks, and Surviving the Metro Crush

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.

55 min
06/06/2024

Ballots & Balding

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.

29 min
03/24/2024

Hackney, Hola and half a pint of Mead

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.

27 min
02/17/2024

Stolen Undies & Other 80's Crimes

Cath and Taylor reminisce about 1980's music including a Duranie's misuse of the phone book plus the mysterious case of disappearing underwear from a washing line. The duo also chat about a Sunday pub crawl in East London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
01/08/2024

Wet Jan & The Escort Agency

Join Downtown Hangout for a boozy wet January! Cath found a couple of old magazines in the loft including a copy of lezzer mag G3 from 2002. If you know Vickie who ran the Escort Agency please ask her to get in touch ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 min
11/26/2023

Beer, Beavers & Bieber

Downtown Hangout is a podcast for 50+ gay women. Taylor and Cath are best friends, both gay and both getting on a bit. They love hanging out in pubs and bars in London having a good old natter. Cath is a food & drink photographer, Taylor works in Film & TV. Cath lives with partner Fi and three cats. Taylor lives alone. They both like to drink. Taylor is recovering from recent brain surgery. Cath doesnt have an excuse for being absent minded. Blame that on the hangover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min

12 Episodes

A laid back chat between two best friends, Taylor and Cath. Dont mentioned the F Word (Fifties!). Discussing all things photographic, biodynamic wines, gay life for old lezzers, Cath's mudlarking finds and Taylor's Justin Bieber sweatshirt collection plus the best London pubs for women. For gay women (50+) and their attractive straight female friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Downtown Hangout
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
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