Top Hat Topics
By Kristen Hughes
Top Hat TopicsMay 13, 2022
There is Drama Afoot...
Join us as we give some lighthearted and comedic commentary to Season 2, Episode 2 of Gentleman Jack- "Two Jacks Don't Suit"
Eyebrows and Faith
It is here! Episode 1 of Season 2 of Gentleman Jack is finally upon us after 3, long years! Join us as we jovially unpack everything that goes down now that Anne and Ann have tied the knot!
Just A Little Tease....
Our final episode before Season 2 of Gentleman Jack starts in the US! Join us as we talking about the Listerdom, what to expect from Season 2, and our general banter betwixt best friends.
Tag Team, Back Again!
Gearing up for Season 2.... We're baaaaaccccckkkkkkkk!
Quarantine Reunion
We are back after a 6 month hiatus! In this episode we have a long chat welcoming back our listeners!
What Is Your Root?
In episode 12 we do some colorful commentary on the campy cult classic, But I'm A Cheerleader. We argue the difference between red and orange, make some excellent Gentleman Jack comparisons, and talk about what our "roots" are.
Imagine Me & You.... Living Our Truths
Welcome back to episode 11 of Top Hat Topics. We sit down for a good old lesbian classic and all around feel good film- Imagine Me & You, spit some serious truths and dedicate this entire episode of laughter to our sweet Lister Sister Kimberly Lawless Ivora who left this world for the next recently.
The moral of the story for this episode is to live your truth, laugh hard and often, and love eachother with a fierceness- always.
Beecharmers Make Great Lesbians
Welcome back for episode 10 of Top Hat Topics. This week we take a deep dive into another beautiful, lesbian love story that is near and dear to our hearts- Fried Green Tomatoes. We make some Gentleman Jack comparisons, and discuss some hard issues of the American South dealing with homophobia, the ugliness of institutionalized racism, and the way grief manifests differently in people. We have a long wait until season 2, so hold on tight as we tie in as much as we can (even by a long shot) to our beloved Gentleman Jack.
**WARNING** This episode contains discussion on some hard subjects including domestic violence, racism, and terminal illness.
**We do not own the rights to any portion of audio from the film Fried Green Tomatoes that may be heard in the background, rights are reserved to Universal Pictures**
Short and Sweet.....Allegedly
In our first hiatus episode of Top Hat Topics we give you a recap of Gentleman Jack season 1 in our own words, discuss highs and lows (which really just lead to highs), our season 2 predictions, and a load of banter regarding the absolute magic of this story and what we have coming your way. We thought this would be short and sweet and it turned out to be our longest episode. Cheers.
Put Your Watch Away!
Y'all, we have reached the epic conclusion of season 1 of Gentleman Jack and it has been our honor to share this journey with you all! Join us as we somehow managed to get through this with the help of madeira after some crisis level technical difficulties. Let us all bask in what is surely the best and possibly only happy ending in queer media history.
We will be back with more hiatus episodes weekly until season 2- let us know what you want to hear from us!
Big Thermometer Energy- A Lesbian Tale
Pop a bottle of Madeira with us as we talk about that big thermometer energy, roast Mariana Lawton like a Christmas ham, and assess which "cinnamon roll" is the best in the pan- as it pertains to episode 7 of Gentleman Jack, of course.
Ladies Do Lots of Things
Welcome back Lister listeners as we make a full hearted attempt to bring some silver lining to episode 6 of Gentleman Jack, with a cameo by our dear friend Blandy's Rainwater Madeira. Disclaimer: there might be some crying in this one.
Madeira, with Confidence
Join us us for episode 5 where we "sample" madeira, get serious about confidence, and follow episode 5 of Gentleman Jack all the way to the bitter end.
And That’s the Concern Tea...
Chaumieres and Busybodies
Join us for episode 3 as we talk about thatch roofs, busybodies, and footmen that should be fired.
Oh, Is "Anatomy" What We Call It Now?
Join us as we offer some hilarious and insightful companion dialogue to Gentleman Jack episode 2: I just went there to study anatomy
Gayrushing to Halifax
Welcome to TopHat Topics with Jenn Snyder and Kristen Hughes- where we walk you through each of the episodes of Gentleman Jack as a fun companion to your rewatch sessions! We hope to cover some history of Anne Lister, speculate on season 2, and nominate some of our own Gentleman Jacks in this process.