Downtown Hangout

A laid back chat between two best friends, Taylor and Cath. Dont mentioned the F Word (Fifties!). Discussing photography in The Bull & Last Cookbook, biodynamic wines, gay animal names, Taylor's Justin Bieber sweatshirts, the best London pubs for women having a drink when solo and historical East London boozers. For gay women (50+) and their attractive straight female friends.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Downtown Hangout episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Downtown Hangout for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Downtown Hangout episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Stolen Undies & Other 80's Crimes

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02/17/24 • 42 min

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.

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Beer, Beavers & Bieber

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11/26/23 • 37 min

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.

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Wet Jan & The Escort Agency

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01/08/24 • 30 min

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 !

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Hackney, Hola and half a pint of Mead

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03/24/24 • 26 min

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.

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Ballots & Balding

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06/06/24 • 28 min

A very delayed podcast (apologies ). Cath discloses how the Wimbledon ballots were run, Taylor admires Claire Balding and the pair talk booze together.

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

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11/26/24 • 31 min

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.

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

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10/01/24 • 54 min

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!

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

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12/18/24 • 34 min

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!

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GUINNESS , GAYS & SIX NATION DAYS

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02/08/25 • 35 min

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!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Downtown Hangout have?

Downtown Hangout currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Downtown Hangout cover?

The podcast is about Pop Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, London, Lesbian, Podcasts, Wine, Arts, Craft Beer and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Downtown Hangout?

The episode title 'Stolen Undies & Other 80's Crimes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Downtown Hangout?

The average episode length on Downtown Hangout is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of Downtown Hangout released?

Episodes of Downtown Hangout are typically released every 52 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Downtown Hangout?

The first episode of Downtown Hangout was released on Nov 26, 2023.

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