PANTS with Kate and Leisha

PANTS with Kate and Leisha

Get ready to dive into PANTS, with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey. They met over twenty years ago playing best friends on the iconic, groundbreaking show THE L WORD. Each week, these two real-life BFFs catch up with each other on the big and small things going on in their lives, complete with hilarious oversharing, unqualified advice, and heated debates. PANTS is about friendship, queer life, chosen family and all things DIY. Listen to PANTS and eavesdrop on a friendship that’s as dynamic and entertaining as it is genuine. After all, at this point, you can’t have one leg without the other. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

Episodes

July 30, 2025 40 mins

Hero, legend, dream guest - Chani Nicholas is back to read Kate and Leisha's astrological charts in part 2 of our series. If you don't already, make sure to follow the Chani app on Instagram and learn more about her and yourself at Chani.com 

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced and edited by Arwen Nicks, and mixed by Valentino Rivera.

Follow us on Instagram @ThePantsPod or send us an email at kateandleisha@gm...

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Kate and Leisha revisit their conversation with beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas and learn about how she began her career and grew it to a community of more than a million monthly readers. Chani works with astrology to help guide people to discover and live their life's purpose and today is part one of her reading Kate and Leisha's charts.

Our ultimate thanks to, Chani. We adore her and think you will too. You can learn more about...

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July 16, 2025 34 mins

Jane Lynch stops by to chat with the Pants about astrology, deep fears, future podcasts and more.

Pre-Order Our Book @ SoGayForYou.com

 

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced by Valerie Hurt

Video Editing by Ana Rezende    

Sound Mixing and Editing by Jaime Sickora 

Executive Produced by Katie Rhodes and Peg Donegan 

Our music is by Carol Parr @csssuxxx

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Leisha brags about her amazing tea collection, Kate comes across a cat potentially looking for a home, and they finally announce upcoming merch like you’ve never seen before! Doodles and yes, there are sweatpants. 

 

Send Us Your Questions:

Call In: 323-577-4606

Write In: kateandleisha@gmail.com

 

Follow us on Instagram @ThePantsPod

Email us: kateandleisha@gmail.com

Music: Carol Parra @csssuxxx

Artwork: Lovefox...

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July 2, 2025 31 mins

Today we talk about becoming New York Times Bestsellers and our book tour

Order Our Book @ SoGayForYou.com

 

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey

Executive Produced by Katie Rhodes and Peg Donegan 

Our music is by Carol Parr @csssuxxx

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June 25, 2025 29 mins

This week we're revisiting something we’ve been working on for a long time! Our book, SO GAY FOR YOU came out on 6/03/25, and you can order it right now at:

SoGayForYou.com

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced by Valerie Hurt

Video Editing by Ana Rezende    

Sound Mixing and Editing by Jaime Sickora 

Executive Produced by Katie Rhodes and Peg Donegan 

Our music is by Carol Parr @csssuxxx

Se...

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June 18, 2025 43 mins

In this special episode, Anne and Frances from Fixable, talk with Kate and Leisha about their new book So Gay for You and uncover the story of their friendship and its critical role in their success as actors on the show (and beyond). They dig into the benefits and risks of working with your friends, discuss the importance of honest communication, and explore how the L Word team leveraged real-world relationships for bett...

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Leisha and Kate join Debbie Millman on Design Matters to discuss queer representation, their creative collaborations, and navigating the business of show business.

Design Matters is one of the first and longest running podcasts in the world. Hosted by designer, writer, educator, and artist Debbie Millman, the show centers on how the world’s most incredibly creative people—designers, writers, artists, musicians...

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This week, Kate and Leisha join Chelsea Handler to talk about their new memoir, So Gay For You --  documenting their groundbreaking show, why the L Word was made for the female gaze, and the truth about whether or not the two of them hooked up. Then: A crush distracts and Alabaman from what could be her true love.  A lover’s ex won’t stop posting about them on tiktok.  And is lesbian bed death just a myth...

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Kate and Leisha sit down with Liz Culley — longtime entertainment executive, devoted dog mom, and host of Cool Cool Cool, a podcast about all things queer (and not), pop culture, anti-pop culture, and candid conversations with close friends.

In this episode, they dive into their decades-long friendship, navigating com...

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May 21, 2025 33 mins

Kate and Leisha revisit Kate's visit to Philly and talk about some of their favorite "queer content." Tell us yours! You can message us on Instagram @thepantspod or email us at kateandleisha@gmail.com

 

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced and edited by Arwen Nicks, and mixed by Valentino Rivera.

Follow us on Instagram @ThePantsPod or send us an email at kateandleisha@gmail.com. Our music is by Carol Parra @cs...

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Kate & Leisha join hosts Jessi Klein and Liz Feldman on Here to Make Friends to discuss their new co-written book So Gay For You, plus '90s fashion talk, the Kate/Leisha origin story, Jessi's lesbian education, and a couple of unforgettable ravioli moments!

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May 7, 2025 33 mins

This week on PANTS: Splits, Dips, and some improvised songs from Leisha!

Pre-Order Our Book at SoGayForYou.com

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced by MaryLeigh Roohan
Executive Produced by Katie Rhodes and Peg Donegan 
Our music is by Carol Parr @csssuxxx

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April 30, 2025 39 mins

Leisha is not the vessel for ghosts we thought she’d be. Kate has a hermit guardian angel over her shoulder. They then discuss their major icks.

 

Follow us on Twitter @ThePantsPod

Follow us on Instagram @ThePantsPod

Email us: kateandleisha@gmail.com

Music: Carol Parra @csssuxxx

Artwork: Lovefoxxx

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April 23, 2025 29 mins

This week on PANTS: Cat ASMR, Gardening Days and Sports!

Pre-Order Our Book at SoGayForYou.com

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced by MaryLeigh Roohan
Executive Produced by Katie Rhodes and Peg Donegan 
Our music is by Carol Parr @csssuxxx

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Listeners keep asking for advice on how to get through queer heartbreak and Kate and Leisha do their best to give advice, discuss the 30-day no-contact rule, and end up in a pretend relationship and pretend breaking up.

 

If you want to help PANTS, leave us a review in Apple Podcasts. ♥️ 👖

 

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey

Produced and Edited by Arwen Nicks

Mixing by Valentino Rivera

Follow us on Instagram @ThePantsPod

E...

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April 2, 2025 41 mins

If you could travel in time and give your younger self one piece of advice what would it be? For one listener it has to do with a toxic manager at Yankee Candle. And if that is you, please email us. We really want to know what happened.

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced and edited by Arwen Nicks, and mixed by Valentino Rivera.

Follow us on Instagram @ThePantsPod

Email us: kateandleisha@gmail.com

Music: Carol Par...

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Wardrobe sales, Hot Flashes, Pet Parenting Styles, and Where are all the Lesbian Bars?

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced by Valerie Hurt

Video Editing by Ana Rezende    

Sound Mixing and Editing by Jaime Sickora 

Executive Produced by Katie Rhodes and Peg Donegan 

Our music is by Carol Parr @csssuxxx

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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March 19, 2025 30 mins

Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions

Edited by Diane Kang 

Post Production Sound by Coco Llorens

 

Leisha loves a good walk and talk. Kate considers hedges for ultimate privacy. They then discuss the craziness of buying concert tickets nowadays. 

 

Follow us on Twitter @ThePantsPod

Follow us on Instagram @ThePantsPod

Email us: kateandleisha@gmail.com

Music: Carol Parra @csssuxxx

Artwork: Lo...

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March 12, 2025 32 mins

Squirrel stories, true crime and intimate moments with Mo.

Tickets on sale soon for the So Gay For You Book Tour!

June 1st:  Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever - Los Angeles, CA

June 3rd: The 92nd Street Y - New York, NY

June 4th: City Winery - Philadelphia, PA

June 5th: City Winery, Chicago, IL

June 7th: The Parkway - Minneapolis, MN

 

Pre-Order Our Book at SoGayForYou.com

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