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Crystal Hefner's Journey to Freedom: How to find strength after manipulation and control

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22 minutes | Wednesday, 6 March 2024
Crystal Hefner sheds light on her time at the infamous Playboy Mansion, from the glamour of the mansion to the shadows of manipulation, abuse and control. James and Dan discuss Hugh Hefner's legacy and the dark underbelly of the Playboy empire. From the pressures of maintaining physical perfection to the emotional and financial exploitation. Crystal shares her conflicting feelings about her relationship with Hefner and her eventual realisation of the toxic dynamics at play. Crystal's journey highlights the importance of self-respect and empowerment in breaking free from abusive situations...
20 minutes | Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Do you find yourself attractive? Would you put your honey where your mouth is and literally taste your own penis? James and Dan are back with a chat about self-image, arousal, and how to navigate intimacy in modern relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 minutes | Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Is the "girlfriend effect" real? Do straight men suddenly get their act together because of their girlfriends? Plus James wants to know if it's okay to filter your pics before sliding into someone's DMs?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 minutes | Thursday, 15 February 2024
James and Dan dive into the absurdity of rumors about Prince's alleged rib removal and an MP's peculiar habit. Plus what is docking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 minutes | Wednesday, 7 February 2024
It's finally happened. What does Jamie Dornan think of Dan moonlighting as a Jamie Dornan look alike? Jamie Dornan makes a surprise appearance to settle the score on Dan's Jamie Dornan lookalike status. Plus our listener shares his struggles with being mistaken for gay and wonders if there's something he's missing about himself. Get in touch with us via our DMs, follow @gaynongay on your socials or email us@gaynongay.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 minutes | Wednesday, 31 January 2024
James and Dan are back and we're answering your questions. Today, a straight man in his thirties, finds himself grappling with unexpected emotions for his friend who's about to tie the knot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 minutes | Wednesday, 24 January 2024
James and Dan sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh to dive deep into his latest film, "All of Us Strangers." The movie explores the complexities of love, loneliness, and the queer experience, taking viewers on a journey through time and emotion. Andrew shares his insights into the creative process, discussing the challenges of revisiting his childhood home for the film's setting and the cathartic experience it brought. As the conversation unfolds, the hosts touch on the unique ways queer individuals experience time, the nuanced portrayal of queer characters by queer actors, and th...
33 minutes | Thursday, 4 January 2024
Join James and Dan for a trip through some of their favourite interviews from 2023.  Highlights include our chat with Eva Echo after she sued the NHS over waiting times for trans patients, a lively debate with gay Tory Councillor Andrew Boff, our emotional conversation with the Real Jill Nalder from It’s A Sin, a chilling conversation about chemsex murders with Patrick Strudwick and legendary DJ Fat Tony opening up about his struggles with sex addiction. A Gay And A Nongay will return in 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
41 minutes | Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Live at Cheerful Earful Festival Part 2. James Barr and Dan Hudson are joined by legendary DJ Fat Tony for an in-depth conversation about addiction, recovery and how he finally found happiness. We also hear about Tony & Stavros wedding plans, and how their special day will be dedicated to the entire LGBTQ+ community. DJ Fat Tony interview starts at 01.35. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 minutes | Wednesday, 20 December 2023
In the first of two episodes recorded live at Cheerful Earful Festival in November, James Barr and Dan Hudson are joined by LGBTQ+ educator & YouTuber Jamie Raines - who gained a huge online following by sharing his personal transition with the internet. But first, Things Dan Cannot Say returns, and Dan thinks gays ‘should admit that RuPaul’s Drag Race is over’ 😱. Alyship REVOKED. Come back next week for Part 2, featuring an inspirational interview with DJ Fat Tony. Jamie Raines interview starts at 10:30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 minutes | Wednesday, 13 December 2023
James and Dan are joined by Cristal and Alisa from The Aces. We’re going to talk about the new album, growing up in the Mormon Church and why they decided to leave - how amazing their shows in Utah have been and the positive effect they have on queer youth around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
43 minutes | Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Re-release: Our big gay show with Felicity Ward, Sophie Anderson and Vanessa Feltz. In light of the sad death of Sophie Anderson, this week there's another chance to hear our Big Gay Show. This episode was recorded live at the Underbelly Festival in September 2021 with very special guests Sophie Anderson, Vanesa Feltz and Felicity Ward. Episode Timings 04:14 - Things Dan Can't Say 09:13 - Felicity Ward Interview 19:04 - Sophie Anderson Interview 31:00 - Vanessa Feltz joins Sophie Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 minutes | Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Why do people feel the need to announce that they're in a relationship? Is it arrogant? James has had it with people telling him they have a boyfriend. Dan thinks it's pretty normal. Let us know your thoughts 😂 find us on your socials by searching gaynongay. Kisses x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 minutes | Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Is the Conservative Party welcome in LGBTQ+ spaces? Dan and James discuss a recent twitter/X spat where some members of the Tory Party were allegedly physically thrown out of gay bar in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 minutes | Thursday, 2 November 2023
Today we welcome Jayne Ozanne. Jayne is a former member of the UK government's LGBT advisory panel but sensationally quit 2 years ago because of ministers creating a 'hostile environment for LGBTQ+ people'. Jayne discusses the tories continuous lack of action on their much ‘promised’ conversion therapy ban. At the time of release there is still confusion as to whether it will be included in the King's Speech on 7th November 2023. Jayne also exposes a potential queerness at the heart of the Vatican and we dig deep on what it means to be Unashamedly Gay and Unashamedly Christian. We discuss w...
23 minutes | Wednesday, 25 October 2023
James and Dan are joined by Conservative politician Andrew Boff - who was ejected from the party conference after heckling the Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Why did he do it? Should Suella resign for inciting hate speech against LGBTQ+ people? And can the Tory party really claim to be 'safe' for LGBTQ+ people? Join us for our next recording live in London with our special guests DJ Fat Tony & Jamie Raines in conversation. Get tickets now, scroll to the bottom of the page https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/balham/the-bedford/cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-day-3?t=tickets Learn m...
19 minutes | Wednesday, 18 October 2023
James and Dan discuss transphobia in their respective worlds, as deathcore band Thy Art is Murder sack their transphobic singer - and 90s band Eternal split into two over the trans debate. Listen again to our episode with Louise! Watch the video about XL Bully dog owners Get tickets to our upcoming live show at Cheerful Earful Festival in London on November 2nd with our guest DJ Fat Tony! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 minutes | Wednesday, 11 October 2023
How often does Dan think about the Roman Empire, and how often does James think about Princess Diana? Dan has some very exciting career news, and James definitely does not have the hump! Plus, bird news. Get tickets to our upcoming live show at Cheerful Earful Festival in London on November 2nd! (Book Dan as a Jamie Dornan lookalike on lookalikes.co.uk 👀) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 minutes | Wednesday, 4 October 2023
James and Dan are joined by Leila Zadeh from Rainbow Migration. Together, we dig deep into the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ+ asylum seekers trying to find safety in the UK. Leila reveals the heartbreaking truth about the challenges these individuals face, shining a light on the trauma caused by the UK's immigration detention system. This episode paints a vivid picture of what it's like to be an LGBTQ+ asylum seeker. It highlights the emotional toll of being locked up and the uncertainty of when, or even if, they'll be set free. In the darkness of the UK Governments 'Stop The Boats' rhetor...
12 minutes | Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Dan thinks that James might pretend to be "thick" to fit a gay stereotype? This goes down well 😂 and James wonders if Dan thinks "all straight people are boring", prompting a lively exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 minutes | Wednesday, 20 September 2023
We're back with Bird News! James is ‘back in the game’ - dating-wise, but doesn’t want to use any apps. Plus is driving a car 'straight'? and it’s James’ birthday but why was Dan not invited? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 minutes | Wednesday, 13 September 2023
James reflects on the horrific events at The Two Brewers in Clapham in August, and asks if the UK is a safe place for gay people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 minutes | Wednesday, 6 September 2023
What is the ‘power dynamic’ in a gay relationship? Would James role-play as someone’s brother? Plus Dan has some bird news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 minutes | Thursday, 24 August 2023
It goes without saying, trigger warning. For help and support check out Galop ,the UK's LGBTQ+ abuse and violence charity, https://galop.org.uk/get-help/helplines/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 minutes | Thursday, 17 August 2023
James fills Dan in on more 'gay Twitter' drama regarding Chicken Tenders. Plus, is Jack Grealish leading a 'new trend' of feminiity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 minutes | Thursday, 10 August 2023
James reflects on the *drama* at Adonis nightclub. Meanwhile, Dan's latest business venture 'Only Dans' is still not off the ground. :(.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 minutes | Wednesday, 2 August 2023
This Barbie is a podcaster - As a christian preacher condemns Barbie, James is embarrassed to discover he's the only gay that fancied his Ken doll as a child. Plus we question the motivations behind transphobia, are these born to a genuine concern about transgender people or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 minutes | Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Were Just Stop Oil right to protest Pride in London? Plus James has witnessed his first orgasm at LA Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 minutes | Wednesday, 19 July 2023
James and Dan are joined by Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran, the UK's first pansexual MP. On the agenda - why is David Cameron taking credit for introducing same-sex marriage? Are there lots of secretly gay MPs who vote for homophobic legislation? And why are the government so obsessed with trans people? Plus, Layla opens up to James and Dan about her own coming out journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 minutes | Wednesday, 12 July 2023
Dan learns about a darkroom at Glastonbury, and James finds out what an upside-down pineapple means. Is this a thing? Meanwhile in Solihull, 'the most NonGay town in Britain', everyone's apparently drinking pina coladas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Crystal Hefner's Journey to Freedom: How to find strength after manipulation and control
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