Episodes
A year after we travelled to Belfast for BBC Radio 1 documentary about so-called 'gay conversion therapy', the boys have an update on the state of gay in the U.K. Plus we chat to the queer star of Dating Amber, Lola Petticrew about growing up gay in Belfast. This is a beautiful story about overcoming shame and finding one's self.
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We discuss the long overdue US Supreme Court's landmark decision on LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace. Plus with transphobia and racism rife in the UK, does arguing with people on social media achieve anything?
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James is upset with JK Rowling’s transphobia, Dan is fed up with Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic after his pro-Trump status and we welcome our listener Orren to discuss Black Lives Matter and the struggles of being both gay and black. Thanks for listening babes. Stay safe.
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A small audio note from us this week & some links
For ways you can support Black Lives Matter visit:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/..
Plus:
Anti-racism resources for white people: bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
Why don't 'All Lives Matter'?: https://twitter.com/JlTEAGEGE/status/1265838993196740608?s=20/.
UK Black Pride: https://twitter.com/ukblackpride/.
Watch 13th streaming free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your parents owned a gay porn empire? 🍆💦. James and Dan chat to artist and film-maker Rachel Mason about her new Netflix film Circus of Books, which tells the story of her parents’ bookstore and gay pornography shop in West Hollywood. Contains upsetting audio and multiple spoilers.
For more information about PFLAG (USA) and FFLAG (UK) visit PFLAG.org. and FFLag.org.uk.
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The boys are back and after weeks of amazing guests, it's just family this week. James & Dan chat about our latest documentary 'A Cure For HIV?', will Dan be taking an HIV test? Plus, is wearing a Covid Mask de-masculating? and find out why Dan can't look at a tin of M&S biscuits again.
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"I remember all the people who died with HIV, they’re always in my heart and I want to be their voice".
This week we welcome Adam Castillejo, The London Patient - the second person in the world to be cured of HIV.
This episode was recorded in accordance with government social distancing measures.
In a truly inspiring, life-affirming interview, Adam opens up about his extraordinary journey and his mission to be a voice of hope for millions - from being diagnosed with HIV at 23 years old, to his fight against both HIV and cancer & his battle to overcome both illnesses, which stunned the wo...
We've heard about 'expendable' populations before, but last time they meant gay people.
32 million people have died of AIDS related illnesses since the 1980s and in 2018, 770,000 people died worldwide because of the virus. The London Patient: A Cure For HIV? is the first episode in a brand new two-part series - funded by the Wellcome Trust and the British Podcast Awards Fund.
Both episodes were recorded in accordance with government social distancing measures.
This week, we look at the start of the epidemic, chat to AIDS activist Sir Nick Partridge OBE and head to Oxford to meet Professo...
Famous for drumming to the BBC News Theme and throwing shade in his infamous drag queen weather, welsh weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans joins us for a 'cwtch' to chat acceptance, campness and his favourite contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed
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It's Lesbian Visibility Week and the boys are joined from Ottawa, Canada by LGBTQ/mental health advocate and trans ally Amanda Jetté Knox. Her family’s incredible story is one of the most inspiring queer journeys' we've ever heard.
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James and Dan chat about an Australian interview with Tiger King's John Finlay, and we discuss the meaning of the word 'Camp' with British comedian Stephen Bailey.
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Having watched a total of zero episodes of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Dan gives his opinion on Aiden Zhane’s departure from the show, leading to an unexpected conversation about the metal community and also James being bullied. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed
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Has A Gay and a NonGay's life changed since the UK went on lockdown last week? Dan's a 'key' worker apparently but James has accidentally moved in with someone and things are maybe a little too intimate 😬 Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed
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It's time for some facts from an actual doctor. We're joined by Dr. Ranj to chat Covid-19 and it's effect on the gay community. Are hookups okay? What does it mean for people living with HIV and can we still get pizza delivered?
Caught up on Coronavirus? Skip to 18.00 to hear about Dr Ranj's life growing up as a gay Asian man, his marriage to a nongay and how it felt to finally embrace his authentic, beautiful self.
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Live from the gay and nongay bedrooms, the boys discuss James’ 'new Channel 4 show', and the problems with not hooking up during the Covid-19 outbreak. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed
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This episode contains a priest swearing, themes of child abuse and gay conversion therapy.
To celebrate St.Patrick’s Day (yes we know it's next week!) we’re sharing highlights from our live show in Dublin. It’s one of our favourite shows to date featuring a breathtaking conversation about hope with the Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland Colm O'Gorman, and a surprisingly candid chat about ‘gay conversion therapy’ with godsend Rev. Chris Hudson of the All Souls Church in Belfast. Plus we're playing 'Halo or Homo' - Is it a quote from the bible, or a homosexual?
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Dan and James chat about recent police raids on Gay Village dark room sex in Manchester. Plus our podcast has a brand new sound thanks to queer pop music icon Bright Light Bright Light! Yay. Let us know what you think?
We're on tour soon and we can't wait to see you, tell your friends, bring your own NonGay's! We can't wait to meet you all, get tickets now from www.gaynongay.com/live/. We're playing Brighton, London, Birmingham, Manchester & Glasgow from 22nd March, with special guests including Dr. Ranj, Sophie Anderson from The Cock Destroyers, Divina De Campo & more!
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What a dish! Is it ok for James to objectify people even though Dan can't? Plus we've got a very special adult tour announcement!
Join us for The Podcast Tour! We've announced some of our special guests and we can't wait to see you all in person. Get tickets now, click here or visit www.gaynongay.com/live. .
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James and Dan catch up with the ‘greatest band in the world’ for a deep dive into queerness, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people, self-deprecating lyrics and self-promotion. Plus with everything happening in the world today... Is it going to be ok?
Join us for The Podcast Tour! We've announced some of our special guests and we can't wait to see you all in person. Get tickets now, click here or visit www.gaynongay.com/live. .
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Happy Galentines Day. We're so happy to announce some of the incredible LGBTQ+ guests joining us on The Podcast tour 🏳️🌈🎤🎧! We can't wait to meet you and your friends this March :). Get tickets at www.gaynongay.com/live. . Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed
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The boys discuss the reaction to Phillip Schofield coming out as gay on national television, and the impact of ‘straight-seeming relationships’. If you’re affected by the issues in this episode, visit https://straightpartnersanonymous.com/. . For advice on coming out, check out Ditch the label's top 11 tips https://www.ditchthelabel.org/top-11-tips-for-coming-out-as-lesbian-gay-or-bi/ . here.
We’re coming to see you babes. Join us on our first ever UK tour.
-22/03 Brighton
-23/03 London
-24/03 Birmingham
-26/03 Manchester
-27/03 Glasgow
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James is educating Dan about some 2020 dating trends, the library is back open and we're putting a load on.
We’re coming to see you hunty. Join us on our first ever UK tour, check out our dates below and tap here for tickets http://gaynongay.com/live. . We can’t wait to meet you!
22/03 Brighton,
23/03 London,
24/03 Birmingham,
26/03 Manchester,
27/03 Glasgow.
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James has said 'the big three', Dan is appropriating gay culture again and we chat about the BBC's official response to our Gavin & Stacy complaints; after they broadcast the word 'F****t' into over 17.1 million homes on Christmas Day.
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22/03 Brighton,
23/03 London,
24/03 Birmingham,
26/03 Manchester,
27/03 Glasgow.
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The boys discuss how hard it is to keep friendships - but is it easier for LGBTQ+ people? Plus James thinks he's worked out how Dan's relationship works.
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We’re declaring 2020… TwentyTwenT – the year to actively go out of your way to stand up for our trans friends, especially when people like Sharron Davies are coming after them every day on twitter.
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Plus Dan’s invaded a safe space – is everyone really welcome?
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Read a recent research report on transphobia online here.
https://www.brandwatch.com/reports/transphobia/ .
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Happy New Year! Dan can't stop using his '2020 vision' joke 🙄and James is no longer a 'salon gay'. Dan gets defensive and Fairytale of New York is back... We discuss the fallout from Gavin and Stacey broadcasting the word F***** on Christmas Day. Sigh.
Get tickets for our 2020 tour now, visit www.gaynongay.com/live/. See you in March.
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Catch up on the best of A Gay & A NonGay from 2019! We wish you all a happy holiday period and a fabulous New Year! See you in 2020.
Continue the conversation in our new Facebook group, a safe and inclusive place for our listeners to be themselves and chat, visit www.facebook.com/groups/gaynongay/ . Get tickets for our 2020 tour, https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/a-gay-and-a-nongay/ . we can't wait to meet you.
Happy Holigays x
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It's the most homophobic time of the year. James has censored 'Fairytale of New York' on his radio show but Dan notices a complication. Plus we welcome LGBTQ+ ally, Santa Claus, for an exclusive chat ahead of Christmas 🎅.
Continue the conversation in our new Facebook group, a safe and inclusive place for our listeners to be themselves and chat, visit www.facebook.com/groups/gaynongay/ . Get tickets for our 2020 tour, https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/a-gay-and-a-nongay/ . we can't wait to meet you.
Happy Holigays x
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The Bumming Tour is now called 'The Podcast Tour' in some places because we can't promote 'Bumming' on Facebook'. Dan met the Cock Destroyers and James is having trouble adjusting to having a boyfriend. Plus there's an important update on the protests against LGBTQ+ inclusive education at schools in Birmingham.
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We chat LGBTQ+ inclusive education with amazing Children's Author/Illustrator and YouTuber, Olly Pike. This episode contains mild themes of bullying and suicide.
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Join us for our 2020 'Bumming Tour'! 'Bum' someone you love this Christmas by surprising a friend with tickets to one of our shows, tap here for more info :).
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