First, there was 'Dating for Dummies', then, there was 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus', now...behold! The Gay Man's Guide! Each episode will feature current news relevant to the LGBT community, as well as hot topic discussions, interviews, special guests, and Reann Ballslee's Consumer Product Report (and that's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, hunties!)
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Hello again! This is a short pod to say howdy and explain what’s what in pod land. A Spring check in and some of the usual recommendations and thoughts on the future of the podcast and what lies ahead. Really for all the loyal listeners to say thanks and look to the future. I’m going to be a little busy in the months ahead but aim to be back in a n…
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Episode 78.This episode is a round up and thoughts on this strange year. The 'sort of Christmassy episode'.Jump in and join me as a mini rant occurs! I aim to give my perspective on how we might spend Xmas and New year holidays. Thoughts of what's ahead.The usual recommendations and chats.2021 Is just around the corner!…
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Episode 77 - What's good Miley? Updates and interims.
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Episode 77. Here we are back in lockdown!This week is an update on what's happening with the podcast, where it's going and what's been happening whilst I'm back being a student!The usual chat, news and thoughts on ways to survive the next few weeks.I'm also asking you, dear listeners, to get involved in the pod. Listen to the end for the details.Me…
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Episode 76 - Return of the Rainbow Dad - Nicholas McInerny
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Episode 76! This week I had the pleasure of chatting, again, to Rainbow Dad, Nicholas McInerny.We chat about the success of his podcast, the future for 'Rainbow Dads' and some of his work as a writer, including a play for Radio 4 starring Frances Barber.Nicolas is always a joy to chat with. Have a listen and let us brighten your day!Links below -ht…
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Episode 75 - with author David Ledain.
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The pod returns!This week I'm chatting to author, Rainbow Dad and one of the people working to launch the 'Queer Britain Museum', Mr David Ledain.David is a lovely gent with extremely interesting stories to tell, about life, loves and career. Now, a few books into his career, we discuss his process of writing and how the books came to be!David has …
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Episode 74 - It's July! Check in time.
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Hello World!After a few weeks away, I wanted to drop in and see how everyone is doing.This week's podcast is a check-in and an update on what's been ticking over in my mind and in my home.A few Pandemic recommendations and a general natter about what's happening in our world, and, hopefully, a few words of distraction and comfort!!I promise normal(…
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Back once again (For the renegade master - thank you 1999 House music!)Episode 73. This week I'm taking stock of where we are in the middle of this madness that is called life in 2020.Musings on how I've been coping, how I've learnt to step away from the news and social media to keep my sanity.I chat on my thoughts on how I'm learning to adapt to t…
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Episode 72 - Thoughts and realities
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This week is a catch up to what's been ticking over. In my head and my immediate world.This week has been a tough one. I discuss how we continue when the virus affects us at close quarters and people close to us. I let off a bit of steam but I also hope that this week's podcast to be a distraction from your own 'Lockdown story'.Stay well, stay safe…
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Episode 71 - Lockdown in London (plus Anxiety Meditation)
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Here goes with another dose of London life currently. Truly hope you are all surviving and keeping positive in this very bizarre time.This week you get a bit of the normal bit of thoughts and chats. Keeping the podcast going and adding meditations every so often. I'll be putting these mini pods out every few days so keep tuning in.If you want to sk…
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Episode 70 - What now? With my first Guided Mindfulness Meditation.
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Hello. This week is a special podcast. Whilst the current world situation continues, I, like many others, find myself with an empty diary.I've found that listening to other people's versions of the situation to be extremely helpful and have decided that I would continue to share my podcast thoughts in real time. A lot of us find this a very testing…
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Episode 69 - From Star Trekking to Albert Square with Phil Lawrence.
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This week I catch up with the lovely Phil Lawrence. Phil is currently writing for the BBC soap 'Eastenders' and has written for 'Casualty'. I've known Phil for nearly 19 years. We first met, as actors, performing in the cult comedy 'I Am Star Trek' - Phil was playing Spock, I was a Klingon, amongst many other characters!Phil tells us about his form…
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Episode 68 - Jolly Japery with Jack Everson.
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This Episode is with the fabulous Jack Everson.Jack and I became firm friends whilst working on Panto this Christmas just gone. Jack has a wicked sense of humour and is one of those humans in life that will never cease to make you laugh.We talk about his journey to becoming the brilliant actor he is today, via ballet, piano lessons and a season at …
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Episode 67 - Joking around with Joann Condon - From Little Britain to Little Boxes.
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This week I had the pleasure of a catch up with an old friend. The lovely Joann Condon!Many of you may well recognise Jo from her role of 'Pat' in Fat Fighters in 'Little Britain'. Jo has also appeared in everything from 'Shine On Harvey Moon' to 'The Office' to 'Skins'. I know Jo from a gay play we appeared in many years ago - when we could both s…
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This week is a brief one. Just an update and to say hello to the new decade.An explanation to what I've been up to and what lies ahead in 2020.A few recommendations and news of what's been occurring. Business as usual as of next week. The podcast is back!Oleh Matt Ian Kelly
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Episode 65 - A Queer Old coffee with Alexandra Meyrick.
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This week I'm chatting with the fabulous Alexandra Meyrick.Alexandra (Alex to them who know her)sat down with me a couple of weeks ago to chat all things LGBTQ theatre, her formative years and her coming out process.We met working on Harry Hancock's project 'Queery' and I immediately warmed to Alex and her sense of humour. She's a damned good actor…
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Episode 64 - Nicholas McInerny and the Rainbow Dads Podcast.
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This week I'm joined by the witty, warm and brilliant Mr Nicholas McInerny.Nicholas, along with the author David Ledain has put together a compelling set of podcasts where they chat to Gay and Bi men who had already become Dads but then had to come out to family, friends and their own children.Five men from very different backgrounds and with very …
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Episode 63 - Scott Anthony Andrews - Live from Saskatchewan, Canada!
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The pod is back! Hello and apologies for the delay. All the reasons are mentioned on the podcast so I'm not going to chat on too long here. Just to say thanks for sticking with me!This week's episode is my first long distance chat in a while with the inimitable Mr Scott Anthony Andrews. Scott is based out of Saskatchewan, Canada and is an extremely…
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Episode 62 - Queery with Harry Hancock.
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This week's episode is from a lovely sit down with director, actor and writer Harry Hancock.Harry has created, with co-writer Teresa Rendell, an exciting and strong piece of theatre which truly touches on every aspect of the LGBT+ experience. I had the pleasure of meeting Harry and Teresa in the spring to talk about my own experiences over the year…
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Episode 61 - Jamie Armitage - Southern Belles, Six and stories from the stage
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This episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Jamie Armitage, Co-Director of Olivier Award Nominated 'Six the Musical'.Currently Jamie is at the helm of 'Southern Belles' a double bill of one act plays by Tennessee Williams playing at the King's Head Theatre in London.'Something Unspoken' and 'And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of a Queen' are play…
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A check in! Due to life becoming very busy there has been a lull in podcasts but there are plans afoot for some really fun guests/chats.This week's episode is an update on what's been happening and where I've been.News on upcoming performances - in 'Reformation' at The White Bear in London, from 25th of June to 13th of July, and some things further…
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Episode 59 - A trip in time with Dominic McChesney.
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This week I'm chatting to a colleague from my youth. Mr Dominic McChesney.Dominic was at drama school with me and even though we were in the same year, we never had much chance to connect as we were never cast in the same plays or ever in class together. I always respected his work at school and thought it was a shame we didn't get to work together…
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Palaces Of Pride 2 - The Castro (San Francisco)
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After huge technical issues with the last podcast recording relating to the 20 year memorial of the Soho Nail bombing - and we intend to release this podcast once it's been re-recorded - we are off on the Palaces Of Pride trail again.This time we are in my spiritual home of San Francisco.I take you through The Castro and the surrounding area. Talki…
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Episode 56 - Teatime with Asifa Lahore. The UK's first out Muslim, Trans, Drag Queen.
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After having a brief hiatus, I'm back with the wonderful Asifa Lahore.Lovely listeners, you are in for a treat this week. You couldn't meet a warmer and more lovely human than Asifa. What a pleasure to chat to.Over a cup of Yorkshire tea she shares her amazing journey. Via Pakistan and the Hijra that she admired so much when she was young, to Brixt…
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Episode 55 - Palaces of Pride Part 1 - The Stonewall Inn.
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This week is the first in an ongoing sporadic series I'm calling 'Palaces of Pride'.Throughout the year I will be dropping these episodes in between my chats with other humans.They'll be about places across the UK and the rest of the Globe that have been part of our history and possibly that have moved me to visit. I'll talk on a personal level as …
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Episode 54 - DJ Neil Prince and his Retro Chart Trivia.
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Happy New Year!To start the new year, I met up with one of London's most renowned D.J's, and now Podcasters, Neil Prince. What an absolute pleasure it was to sit and talk music and Pop with someone with such an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject.One of London's premier pop DJ's, Neil recently was the opening act for Bananarama on their original…
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This week is a fabulous bumper Xmas special. With the gorgeous cast of Cinderella at the Groundlings Theatre in Portsmouth. You get seven of us. Sharing a sherry and discussing all things Panto, Xmas in general, coming out to family and a lot of ridiculous quick fire questions I threw at the team.We had a lot of fun recording this. Hope you enjoy i…
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Episode 52 - Panto live with Lisle Des Landes
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One of my first episodes coming from deepest, darkest Panto land. There will be a few eps coming out as and when I can get them to you. This week I'm chatting to the Lisle, who is playing 'Buttons' along side me in Cinderella, down in Portsmouth. He's a charming chap, with a great sense of humour and lots of talent. We have an honest and open chat …
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Episode 51 - Ciao for now London - My(early)year round up.
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This week is one of my shorter and sweeter solo Ep's.I'm off to Portsmouth to start Panto, 'Cinderella' as an Ugly Sister. This will be the last Episode from London for this year! There will be episodes coming to you live from Panto land and plenty of Xmas fun. I chat about the preparations for that and what I'm looking forward to.Meanwhile, I do m…
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Episode 50 - Getting mirthful with Mama G - Chatting with Robert Pearce
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This week I had the absolute pleasure to catch up with the actor/Panto king/ queen Mr Robert Pearce - otherwise known as Mama G!Robert and I worked together 13 years ago and I have seen him turn being a 'Dame' into a full time occupation in that time.He now writes, directs, produces and performs in Panto throughout the year.To date, he has performe…
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Episode 49 - The Autumn Updates and Coming Out Day.
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This week is me again as a solo flyer. Apologies for the delay to the regular subscribers. Life has been busy.This week I cover everything from National and International Coming Out day to Soft Cell's final ever gig which had me in tears. Thoughts on Doctor Who and '22nd July' and all the usual recommendations.An update on our travels and how I fel…
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Episode 48 - 'Lili In the Guesthouse Window' with Gregory A. Smith and Stephen Oswald.
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This week I'm chatting to my friends, the effervescent Gregory A Smith and the delightful Stephen Oswald.Greg has written the play 'Lili - In the Guesthouse Window' which he presented to me on my birthday this year with an amazing gift of a role. Best present ever.Greg describes it as a an enduring love story from 1930's Berlin to 1980's Brixton.Se…
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Episode 47 - Betwixt and bedazzled with Ian McFarlane.
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This week I had the chance to sit down for a mug of tea with playwright and director Mr Ian McFarlane.Ian has directed, and written two of the Pantomimes that I have appeared in and also 'The Three Musketeers' at the Kenton Theatre in Henley.Ian chats about growing up in Preston, Lancashire and his first steps into Theatre - Initially as an actor a…
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Episode 46 - Madonna at 60. From a fan perspective.
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Madonna at 60.This week, in celebration of Madonna's big birthday, I'm taking a deep dive into what has kept me so devoted as a fan.I break down her discography, in tandem with my own life as a gay man and the build up to coming out. From 15 years of age to 50, I have always had her soundtracking my life in one way or another.From the 'Madonna' alb…
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Episode 45 - Being Gay'd in Dagenham with Dylan Costello.
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This week I caught up with author and playwright Dylan Costello.I met Dylan a few years ago in the wonderful world we call theatre and ever since have seen his work blossom and grow. From sell out runs of his last two plays at London's Park Theatre to a very successful memoir of his early years, entitled 'Gay'd in Dagenham' to his current heartbrea…
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Episode 44 - What's The Name Of The Game with Ian Hallard - Theatre, Abba and everything inbetween.
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This week I'm joined by my friend and colleague, the lovely Mr Ian Hallard.Ian has a vast CV that encompasses everything from two plays at the National Theatre to 'The Boys In The Band' in the West End. Alongside of appearances on 'Doctor Who' as Alan-a Dale and co- writing with his husband on 'Agatha Christie's Poirot' We discuss the joy of being …
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Episode 43. Get Real with Patrick Wilde.
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This weeks chat is with Mr Patrick Wilde. Patrick is TV, film and theatre writer. He has also worked extensively as a theatre director.His film 'Get Real' is a favourite on the LGBTQ section of Netflix. To list all of Patrick's achievements would take up pages of notes but just a sample they include - the cult hit TV show 'This Life', 'Eastenders',…
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Episode 42 - Pride 2018 - Tony Higgins returns.
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To celebrate the oncoming Pride season around the world I chat with Tony about some of his favourite things about his early trips to Prides.What does it mean to us in 2018? Where did we celebrate and what do we feel about some of the changes that have occurred since the 90's.We chat about his first excursions into London and Soho. The favourite pla…
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Episode 41 - Eurovision, Twitter trolls and Jay Kay.
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Flying Solo again this week. Chatting about the ever growing community of Twitter Trolls out there. How that even after a a celebrity has marched off this mortal coil or is in a state of despair, some of these people continue to harass and threaten.I talk about how Eurovision is panning out this year and share my favourite entry. Also, on a musical…
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Episode 40 - Sing out with Paul Norcross-King
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This week I'm chatting to the charming Mr Paul Norcross-King.Episode 40 and we are coming to you live(ish)from the garden of my local pub!Paul is a talented Tenor who specialises in Early and Contemporary Opera, Oratorio, Musical Theatre, Operetta, Lieder, Melodies, Art Songs, and Swing Jazz. Paul is also a talented Actor/Musician and is a multi -i…
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Episode 39 - Matt Baume of The Sewers Of Paris.
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Episode 39. After a bit of an hiatus I'm back! Normal service is resumed. This week it's a long distance phone chat so if there are moments of delay then blame the miles!This week it's the turn of the marvellous Matt Baume of The Sewers Of Paris podcast.I'm an avid listener to Matt's show and(once you've listened to mine)I recommend you head over t…
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This week is a brief explanation of my absence and lack of podcasts. It's also a brief tribute to my mum -Jennifer Kelly. I wanted to share what's been going on and how we are all doing. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. I hope that you enjoy this short but uncensored/unedited chat.If you are going through anything similar and would like to…
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Episode 37 - Eric Marcus and Making Gay History
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This week's episode is with the man behind one of my favourite podcasts, 'Making Gay History' - Mr Eric Marcus. What an honour!Eric has recorded decades worth of interviews with LGBTQ heroes and civil rights activists. Some of them extremely well known - Ellen DeGeneres, Larry Kramer, Vito Russo and Marsha P. Johnson for example - and others that s…
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Episode 36 - Mark Farrelly - Life, Quentin Crisp and all between.
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This week I am joined by my friend and fellow actor chum Mr Mark Farrelly.I had the pleasure of working with Mark in the summer of last year and really connected with him. He is a very wise soul and a strong ally to the LGBTQ world.Amongst other projects Mark has been touring the UK for a fair few years with his one man show 'Quentin Crisp - A Nake…
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Episode 35 - Fresh starts and resolution
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First episode of 2018! This week I'm talking about resolutions and their purpose. What's the best way to dive into the year ahead?I chat about my impending wedding and all the planning that I didn't really prepare for! There is news about the future of the podcast and my year ahead.I have some great recommendations for you this week and plenty of q…
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Episode 34 - The Christmas Special with Kieran, Stuart, Tony and Menno.
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Here it is! The Christmas special. It's a bit of a different format this week.I have four of my friends, who have been previous guests, back to talk about their year and their highlights and lowlights. I really hope you all enjoy this one. Maybe even listen to it on Xmas day whilst cooking the turkey? I hope it fills you with the spirit of the seas…
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This week is the final episode before the Xmas special. It's a solo again. I talk through my first year as a podcaster. I chat through what I've learnt and the highs and lows - of my year personally and the world at large.It's almost a compilation of the best bits of the podcast and if you are catching up and perhaps don't want to/don't have time t…
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Episode 32 - We Are Family - Emma. My sister.
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This week my guest is none-other than.....my sister! Mrs Emma Louise Shaw.We talk about when she first knew about all things gay. When she first knew about her brother and the day I came out to her - which lead to a clapham nightclub, lots of Kylie, and Emma find her spiritual home.We discuss all things family and how we both deal with our mother's…
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Episode 31 - Time for a Whisky with Bev Rage - Of 'Bev Rage and the Drinks'
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Episode 31 sees me in a conversation with the inimitable Bev Rage of the Chicago Queercore punk band 'Bev Rage and the Drinks'Bev (sometimes Beverley/Josh)is the lead singer and punk drag creation.We chat about her origins playing in bands in Cleveland, Ohio and how her/his desire to bring queerness to punk music and to steer away from the 'four wh…
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Episode 30 - Inside the Castle with John Sears
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After a brief hiatus, I return this week with a great chat to my friend and fellow actor, John Sears.John spent the first part of his adult life in teaching which he loved. However, the itch to 'tread the boards' was ready to be scratched. At 58 he started his full time acting career. John's story is a fascinating one which takes us through univers…
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Episode 29 - A beginner's guide to gay theatre - From Coward to Orton.
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This episode is all about giving a brief history of some of my favourite gay playwrights. People that have inspired me - as an actor, director or just an audience member.Starting at 'Torch Song Trilogy' and going right through to 'My Night With Reg'A bit of history about the likes of Noel Coward and Joe Orton. My thoughts on how they have affected …
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