Sapphic history
The bars, movements and icons that built lesbian culture — pulled out of the archive and into the conversation.
A sapphic podcast — 2026
LESBIANSide Quest
From lesbian bars to bedroom studios — Join host A. Elise Joy as she dives deep into sapphic history, representation in media and the incredible artists shaping queer culture today!
@lesbiansidequestHosted by A. ELISE JOY
Your Host
A. Elise Joy is a content creator, erotic voice actor & best-selling author. With over 80k followers on Instagram & TikTok, Elise brings her wit & gift for captivating storytelling to viewers all around the world. She has been married to her wife for over a decade, & they have multiple fur babies. When she’s not creating content, you can catch her with her nose in a book or playing cozy games (Stardew Valley is her favorite).
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The artists
Every season we sit down with lesbian artists — actors, writers, voice actors, drag kings, music artists and visual artists — to celebrate the non-linear paths, or "side quests," they are taking in their life, love and career.
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What we cover
Three quests, one community.
Lesbian media
Films, music, zines and TV that shaped how we see ourselves, dissected episode by episode.
Artist conversations
Honest, in-depth talks with the sapphic artists making work in their local communities today.
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