‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 2: Texas hold her

Apparently this poker game is for hot L.A. lesbians only

“I’m getting a hormonal surge, I’m ready to take all your money.” —Bette Porter

Deal us in, ladies! In this week’s episode of The L Word: Generation Q, the gang convenes at Dana’s for a sexy poker game—and they’re gambling more than just cash. (Spoiler alert: There are a lot of feelings!) Xtra‘s senior editor Erica Lenti and managing producer of video Chelle Turingan host.

Chelle Turingan is a video journalist and filmmaker based in Toronto, ON. Their work has appeared in Maclean’sChatelaine, and Today’s Parent. They are also co-director / producer / editor of Xtra’s documentary film, Small Town Pride.

Erica Lenti

Erica Lenti is a deputy editor at Chatelaine and a former editor at Xtra.

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