Cherry Bomb

- Season 3

(2009)

In the Season 3 premiere of Cherry Bomb, the ladies welcome Andrea Meyerson to the couch to talk about one of their favorite topics. Friends and strangers alike seem to think it's fine to ask, "So what do you do in bed?" when they find out you're a lesbian. The ladies discuss what they consider sex and Andrea invites them to a special women's weekend getaway. And in this week's surprise question, how do you ask for certain things from your partner in the bedroom?

This week on Cherry Bomb, the ladies discuss if you can be religious and gay at the same time. Ky Dickens, creator/director of the film Fish Out of Water, joins the ladies for this age old debate. The film, which recently premiered out OutFest, breaks down the verses in the Bible that specifically mention homosexuality and that are used to condemn it. The women discuss the misinterpretations of the Bible and how people have used those to justify hate and the right to deny basic human rights.

This week on Cherry Bomb, the ladies start out with a little faux jealousy but in reality it can be a huge problem in relationships no matter what your sexual orientation. Can a little jealousy spice things up? The ladies talk about some crazy stories they've experienced and whether or not jealousy is worse in lesbian relationships than others. And this week's question: How do you know when it's the right time to move in?

This week on Cherry Bomb, the ladies welcome Los Angeles lesbian party promoters Linda Fusco of FUSE and Saskia Webber. The women share some of the funniest and craziest stories ever heard on the couches. Also, how to work the line to get into a club, how to have a good time without drama and the possibility of meeting your future wife in the scene.

Drawing the comparison between the fight for civil rights for blacks and the fight for equality within the LGBT community. Do some people think the struggle within both communities is similar? Even within the family, is there a sexism issue within the LGBT community gay men vs. lesbians? The ladies discuss the problems within the Prop. 8 campaign that left out the black community or approached them in a less than affective way to get us all on the same side. And in social settings, why is there such a divergence of race within the scene?

Being the first girl someone's ever been with can add even more pressure to a starter relationship. Can you afford to "sponsor" a baby-dyke? Does someone new to women need to sew some oats before settling into a relationship? Glo needs a card-carrying established lesbian - how do the other ladies feel about it? And then there are the lesbians that only seem to take on the "first-timers": Their relationships are like lesbian boot camp.What works for you? And in answering this week's surprise question, the ladies tackle dating issues when you have an STD.

The ladies of Cherry Bomb nearly fall off the couches with laughter this week as comedian Erin Foley joins in on the topic of following your instincts. The ladies get off topic a bit with gorilla mating patterns and women with small or large eyes, but then they get to the meat of things. Why don't we listen to our instincts, our gut, and take note of the red flags? Why do we get into relationships with people that our gut tells us are crazy? Do you run to the crazy or duck for cover?

This week, Cathy DeBuono from the web series We Have to Stop Now joins the ladies for a discussion on The One. Is there such a thing? Is the person you're with The One until the next One shows up? How do you recognize The One when you see it, and what if you thought you found the One and then it goes bad? Also, the ladies give advice on the topic of discussing your sexuality with your parents when you're a teenager.

This week on Cherry Bomb, the ladies welcome former Army soldier and author of Secret Service - Untold Stories of Lesbians in the Military, Zsa Zsa Gershick to discuss the current state of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy. Zsa Zsa shares her history and experience in the military and what the policy means to those currently serving. Also joining the ladies on the couch are the stars of the new film, A Marine's Story, Dreya Weber and Paris Pickard who speak on their parts in the film and how Zsa Zsa's book was influential in their research for the roles.

This week on Cherry Bomb, the ladies begin a three part series on The Butch Mystique. The title is a shout out to the film of the same name by Debra A. Wilson. Friend Tyler Starrine joins the women to discuss the younger generation of today's "butches," including what it's like to be mistaken for a man.

This week, the ladies continue their three part series on the Butch Mystique with our friend Vallerie Wagner taking a seat on the couch to tackle butch identity as it relates to race. How does the butch/femme dynamic play out across racial lines?

This week on Cherry Bomb, the women discuss the "Back Burner Relationship." Who is in the wings, just waiting for your girlfriend to screw up and swoop in? Or is there someone you secretly think of as a possibility for a relationship just in case this one doesn't work out? Anyone But Me's Nicole Pacent and Rachael Hip Flores join in the discussion.

How out can you be in your community? The ladies discuss being gay in a conservative area or in places that are generally not accepting of an openly gay lifestyle, and staying true to yourself while being safe at the same time. Meghan Hall from The Sweet Adventures of Nat and Meg join in to talk about her experiences on being gay in the South.

This week, the ladies of Cherry Bomb welcome their friend and producer/director Mel Robertson to the couches to talk about the pitfalls and positives of dating someone who's still in the closet. Mel lets us in on the details for her upcoming film, Queens of the World, a coming of age, lesbian love story within the world of women's professional soccer. And the surprise question of the week: What if a straight girl has a crush on you? Do you try to bring her to the other side of the fence?

On this week's episode of Cherry Bomb, the ladies are joined by friend and crew member Rosie Sennett for the third installment of "The Butch Mystique." Rosie discusses her coming out and the past and present struggles of butches in society. This week's question: Should you tell your partners the truth when dating both men and women?

Gay Men and Lesbians: How do they come together for the cause of equality? The ladies welcome actor and comedian Jason Stuart to the couch to share the boys' side of things and the girls end up rolling with laughter. This week's question: How do you stay away from the "bad girls"?

This week, the ladies of Cherry Bomb welcome Dani Campbell as their special guest in the first of two episodes shot on the Sweet Cruise. Dani squashes some rumors, discusses Tila Tequila's change of heart and joins in on the Star sign debate this week. Does Astrology really affect your relationships and should you choose your partner based on your star signs? And in this week's question, an audience member asks how the new wave of gay and lesbian films has affected a younger generation coming out.

This week, the Cherry Bomb ladies welcome Doria Biddle of The Frank DeCaro Show on Sirius Radio to discuss dating out of your league. Do you put yourself in the same league as others do? And in this week's question from an audience member: What if you fall in love with someone and it happens to be a woman - are you gay or did you make a choice?

In the third season finale, the ladies welcome butch actress Skyler Cooper from the upcoming film The Owls (Older Wiser Lesbians) by Cheryl Dunye. This week's topic: Pushing your buttons. What are your emotional triggers and is your partner pushing them? How to communicate your buttons and work through those issues. And in this week's surprise question: Is a long distance relationship worth all the work?