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The Coffeeshop AU

The Coffeeshop AU

A cozy, safe space for all our queer stories from around the globe. Bring your favorite drink & join us!

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02:24

Hitting Pause

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2025/02/16

We're taking a break! & Gifting you with all the Bonus Episodes we've been storing up, for free, so you can entertain your earholes with them while we're gone. Stay hydrated, and see you in the Future :)| Subscribe to Listen to Bonus Episodes | Find us on IG | @the_coffeeshop_au Email us | hi@thecoffeeshopau.com

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02:06:09

Third Culture Adults

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2025/02/02

English is weird. Culture is weird. Being human is weird.Especially if you are born in one country, and then are moved to a very different one as a kid. Friends Alexei & J, a Romanian-Canadian living in Korea & a South Korean that used to live in London, chat about living as Adult Third Culture Kids, a.k.a. Third Culture Adults, a.k.a. our show's official unofficial second title. Featuring: Toffee Nut Latte from Ediya in a very cute cup (also from Ediya) | ● Dr Ruth Hill Useem's Work Who

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02:17:04

Emotional Smut

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2025/01/19

For an episode that was supposed to be about asexuality, there's so much smut & smut-adjacent discussions here. (Currently) Asexual & Bisexual Sarah and Greysexual & Pansexual J discuss: Is Fisting normal now? What are the best questions to ask when dating as an Ace person? What does sexual attraction feel like to us? Which movies/TV shows have the best representation of asexuality in queer people? (Hint: it's pretty bleak) Plus mentions of 50 Shades of Grey from an Ace perspective &

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01:34:17

Advice for a Young Lesbian

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2025/01/05

Part 2. Legacy lesbian Sheri & intrepid lesbian Hyeyoung give newbie lesbian Rae some advice. Should you stay in, or out? How can you find your own local community? What is the best mindset for dating?| ● This episode recorded in October 2024. ● Rae lived in Korea before moving back to London before moving back to the Cayman Islands, where she's based now (this is covered in more detail in Season 1's 1st episode, RV). ● Actual tears are included in this episode. | Find us on IG |

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01:40:12

So. Many. Lesbians. (Plus an important notice at the...

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/12/22

Part 1. Actually, there are three lesbians—and one enby with sapphic potential. Friends Rae, Hyeyoung, J & Sheri discuss: common lesbian tropes from TV & RL, differences between American, Korean & Caymanian lesbians, and the importance of being BOLD as a Femme Lesbian looking to date (because it’s too easy for them to “blend into the herd”!). Also—hipsters and zoomers, please stop stealing from the lesbian uniform. Featuring: Drip Coffee combined with Vanilla Milk, Coffee made with Love

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42:18

The One Where Everyone is STILL Nonbinary

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/12/08

Part 2. We're still here, still talking, still nonbinary. Friends Roya, Alexei & J discuss: how does the gender binary hurt people? How do we plant seeds of self-acceptance and collective liberation? Why are people fReAking OuT over new terms to describe all the genders and stuff? Also, how do you say 'bye' in Iranian, Romanian & Korean? Still Featuring: Black Sugar Toffee Nut Latte Bubble Tea (with less ice), Left-over 2L Green Tea, Coooold Barley Tea | * This episode was recorded in

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47:15

The One Where Everyone is Nonbinary

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/11/24

Part 1. Where are all our enbies at? Here! Apparently. Enby friends Roya, Alexei & J (hailing from Canada, Romania then Canada & Korea) share their experiences in how they came to realize that they were neither men nor women. F*ck gender binary; drink more coffee!Featuring: Black Sugar Toffee Nut Latte Bubble Tea (with less ice), Left-over 2L Green Tea, Coooold Barley Tea | * The audio switches back to its regular quality at 25:08. ** This episode was recorded in August 2024. | Find us on

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48:46

The One about Hormones (a.k.a. GAHT)

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/11/10

Two American expats & one Korean enby queers talk about GAHT! a.k.a. Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy.What is it & how does it happen? Are there side effects? What’s it like to start transitioning South Korea? Friends Embers, Mo & J discuss. | Find us on IG | @the_coffeeshop_au Email us | hi@thecoffeeshopau.com

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15:27

The One with Danee & J's Spooky Halloween Stories...

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/11/03

{ This is a TEASER episode } It's Halloween! And we're spilling the tea on the creepiest (supernatural) RL events that we've experienced!| Featuring: a coke from KFC, (a brief) History of Halloween, Real Life-Encounter with a Black-Eyed Child, Halloween Movie & Show Reccs! (At least 3 of them is openly queer!) | To listen to this episode, please visit: https://thecoffeeshopau.supercast.com/ (but NOT right now because we're still working out the kinks! lol true story.) | * To check out what the

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48:51

The One Where J & Mo Survive Top Surgery

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/10/27

Part 2! Friends Mo & J continue to discuss their excellent adventures in Top Surgery :D Featuring: A cross (sort of like the one Jesus carried, with some extra padding for top surgery), a beautiful man with beautiful eyes (who Mo may or may not have proposed to under the influence); post-op recovery process, and tips for scar care! | Also, The Complete Guide to Top Surgery: https://www.topsurgery.net/resources/ | Find us on IG | @the_coffeeshop_au Email us | hi@thecoffeeshopau.com

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01:06:20

Top Surgery / part 1

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/10/13

Top Surgery! We’ve had it! And we're here to talk about it! Starting with: What is top surgery? What’s involved, exactly? What happened leading up to J’s top surgery? (hint: CHAOS) What if your results aren't perfect? How can medical self-advocacy be community care? & Why is it easier to advocate for other people than for ourselves? Friends J and Mo discuss—in DETAIL. Join us with your favorite drink, and settle in. This is...quite a ride. Featuring: Dirty Chai Latte & A Day-Old

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31:39

Season 2: Changes!

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/10/01

The Coffeeshop AU is officially open again for Season 2!We are so happy to be back with you all. Catch up with J & guests from Season 1 -- how have they been? What's new in Season 2? So many questions; even more soundtracks. (We are trying something new :D) Featuring: Lots of news and some fresh voices! Content Notes: - According to a 2024 May article on Newsweek, there are 32 lesbian bars left in America. - We thought we'd camp up this episode with some bgm, to celebrate! Yay or nay? (We'll

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01:40:20

15. J

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/04/27

What? It's the season finale already? Time flies. In this last episode of The Coffeeshop AU's 1st season, host J talks about their own journey as a 3rd-culture, trans, nonbinary pansexual neurodivergent earthling & some of the surprising things that helped them make the decision to start their medical transition process. Also: a fun Q & A session! Also also: Our First Official Listener Mail! :DFeaturing: Iced Americano & Season Finale! Content Notes: - There are discussions of death

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01:44:36

14. Iel

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/04/20

How to live a life as an Asexual human with ADHD! Friends Iel (like the gender-neutral French pronoun) & J talk about mental health, cats, and the importance of curiosity in learning.Featuring: Plain Water & Nix the Cat Find us on IG | @ the_coffeeshop_au Email us | hi@thecoffeeshopau.com - This episode was recorded in November of 2023. - Cary Elwes' surname is pronounced: el-wez. - Chuseok and Hangeul Day are both national holidays in Korea. - To see the exact quote by C.S. Lewis from the

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01:01:26

13. Sarah / part 2

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/04/13

Teen Wolf, Korean Jesus, James Baldwin, and Fate. We dare you to find a show that mentions all of the above within the same eipisode. We DARE YOU!Featuring: Mocha & Gentle Breeze Capsule Coffee Find us on IG | @ the_coffeeshop_au Email us | hi@thecoffeeshopau.com - This episode was recorded in December of 2023. - J has no reaction to Sarah mentioning Avatar: The Last Airbender because this conversation took place before Danee explained to J what it is.

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01:01:59

12. Sarah / part 1

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/04/06

Who wants to talk about religion? & about being Muslim and American, third culture and queer? We do, of course! Friends Sarah & J discuss all of the above, plus: why we don't need to have a response for EVERYTHING, and the importance of LISTENING.Featuring: Mocha & Gentle Breeze Capsule Coffee Are YOU a queer person who grew up in a religious community? Do you identify as a third culture kid? Are you...both?!?!?! Share your stories with us down below! Both written and recorded messages

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01:40:41

11. Embers

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/03/30

Coming out as trans in your 40s! Being a parent to a(n actual human) child! GAHT and crying! Friends Embers and J talk all about transitioning later in life, and the (non-bilblical?) meaning of Love.Featuring: Two Black Coffees & Tigey the Cat Are you queer/trans/nonbinary/parent? Have you transitioned later in life? Share your story with us below! (Recorded & written messages welcome :)) Find us on IG | @ the_coffeeshop_au Email us | hi@thecoffeeshopau.com - This episode was recorded in

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01:38:15

10. Nine

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/03/23

How to follow your dreams in a world that sees you differently! Friends Nine and J discuss Nine’s life of growing up Korean in an American world, and the choices she’s made to follow her passion in acting. Served, of course, with a side of QueEr RecKoNing, as per usual. Featuring: Black Tea & Bullet Coffee (made with ghee!) Do you have stories to share about growing up queer & 3rd culture? Share them with us! Written & recorded messages welcome :) Find us on IG | @

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01:10:04

9. Hyeyoung / part 2

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/03/16

"If you ever break up with your girlfriend, will you marry me?" Hyeyoung & Sheri's meet-cute & love story, continued. Also, Korean & queer & Asian movie reccs! Featuring: Camomile & Lemongrass Tea Do you have a queer love story to share with us? What's it like being queer where you live? Send in your stories below - written & recorded messages welcome! Find us on IG | @ the_coffeeshop_au Email us | hi@thecoffeeshopau.com

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01:15:49

8. Hyeyoung

The Coffeeshop AU ·

2024/03/09

What's it like to be a Korean Lesbian? Friends Hyeyoung & J discuss Hyeyoung's life as a queer woman growing up in Korea, K-pop (including BTS), & how she met the love of her life, Sheri <3Featuring: Camomile & Lemongrass Tea - Jungkook is the youngest member of BTS. - Akdong Musician's current official group name is AKMU. - The TV show Hyeyoung mentions is I Live Alone (나혼자산다), which Léa mentioned in her episode! - Sheri was doing housework in the background throughout the episode

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