Nicholas McInerny

Nicholas joins Sam to talk about season 2 of the award winning podcast series 'Rainbow Dads' which was released back in June. The series features stories of LGBTQ Dads and how they have navigated life including coming out in the army and struggling with sex addiction. Nicholas is an award winning script writer and lives in South London with his husband and two daughters, he also volunteers for the LGBT helpline 'Switchboard'.Listen to Rainbow Dads - https://rbd2019.podbean.com/

Nicholas joins Sam to talk about season 2 of the award winning podcast series 'Rainbow Dads' which was released back in June. The series features stories of LGBTQ Dads and how they have navigated life including coming out in the army and struggling with sex addiction. Nicholas is an award winning script writer and lives in South London with his husband and two daughters, he also volunteers for the LGBT helpline 'Switchboard'. Listen to Rainbow Dads - <a href="https://rbd2019.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rbd2019.podbean.com/</a>

Episode 252: Nicholas McInerny 'The Rainbow Dads Are Back'

Davida Breier

Miami born bisexual author Davida Breier joins Sam to discuss her new book 'Sinkhole' which was released in May 2022. Davida currently works for Johns Hopkins University Press and has received high praise for her debut novel. Sam also chats to Davida about 80's nostalgia and how it can often cover up the truth. Learn more about Davida - http://davidabreier.com

Miami born bisexual author Davida Breier joins Sam to discuss her new book 'Sinkhole' which was released in May 2022. Davida currently works for Johns Hopkins University Press and has received high praise for her debut novel. Sam also chats to Davida about 80's nostalgia and how it can often cover up the truth. Learn more about Davida - <a href="http://davidabreier.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://davidabreier.com</a>

Episode 251: Davida Breier 'Sinkhole'

On this episode Sam is joined by queer electro-pop artist ZAVA who released his new anthem H.O.E (Heaven On Earth) to celebrate Pride Month in June. ZAVA talks about his music, growing up gay and gender fluidity. Also - Sam gives an update on the future of Being LGBTQ and shares the story of a blind, bisexual, polyamorous goose.Find ZAVA on social media - @thisiszava on Twitter and Instagram.

On this episode Sam is joined by queer electro-pop artist ZAVA who released his new anthem H.O.E (Heaven On Earth) to celebrate Pride Month in June. ZAVA talks about his music, growing up gay and gender fluidity. Also - Sam gives an update on the future of Being LGBTQ and shares the story of a blind, bisexual, polyamorous goose. Find ZAVA on social media - @thisiszava on Twitter and Instagram.

Episode 250: ZAVA 'Heaven On Earth'

Loren Ostrow

Loren Ostrow is an LGBTQ activist who has served on the board of directors/trustees of the Los Angeles LGBT Centre for 22 years, he is also a past recipient of the Harvey Milk Award. Most recently Loren became the Lead Developer of 'Living Out Palm Springs', a luxury community for LGBTQ adults aged 55 and over. The ground breaking ceremony came at the end of last year and Loren chats to Sam about the importance of inclusive living for LGBTQ seniors as well as remembering their contributions to the fight for LGBTQ rights over the decades, including his own contributions! Find out more - http://www.livingout.com

Loren Ostrow is an LGBTQ activist who has served on the board of directors/trustees of the Los Angeles LGBT Centre for 22 years, he is also a past recipient of the Harvey Milk Award. Most recently Loren became the Lead Developer of 'Living Out Palm Springs', a luxury community for LGBTQ adults aged 55 and over. The ground breaking ceremony came at the end of last year and Loren chats to Sam about the importance of inclusive living for LGBTQ seniors as well as remembering their contributions to the fight for LGBTQ rights over the decades, including his own contributions!  Find out more - <a href="http://www.livingout.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.livingout.com</a>

Episode 249: Loren Ostrow 'Living Out'

Georgia Clark

Georgia Clark is a novelist and performer currently living in Brooklyn, New York with her wife and new-born baby, she also founded and hosts the popular storytelling series 'Generation Women'. Georgia's new LGBTQ rom-com 'Island Time' is a book she describes as being written during lockdown "in order to whisk myself away to the place I couldn't go to - my home country of Australia". In this interview Georgia talks about the new book, the definition of home, how publishing has changed for LGBTQ authors and becoming a parent.More about Georgia - http://www.georgiaclark.com

Georgia Clark is a novelist and performer currently living in Brooklyn, New York with her wife and new-born baby, she also founded and hosts the popular storytelling series 'Generation Women'. Georgia's new LGBTQ rom-com 'Island Time' is a book she describes as being written during lockdown "in order to whisk myself away to the place I couldn't go to - my home country of Australia". In this interview Georgia talks about the new book, the definition of home, how publishing has changed for LGBTQ authors and becoming a parent. More about Georgia - <a href="http://www.georgiaclark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.georgiaclark.com</a>

Episode 248: Georgia Clark 'Island Time'

'Mark and the Tiger' is the musical name of singer Mark Haberland whose brand new single 'The La La Song' is one in a line of upcoming releases from Mark's next album 'The Hero's Journey' which was recorded with Grammy Award nominated producer Mikal Blue. In this interview Sam chats to mark about his upcoming release, where his musical identity came from and his connection to the North East of England where Being LGBTQ is based. More about mark - https://www.markandthetiger.com

'Mark and the Tiger' is the musical name of singer Mark Haberland whose brand new single 'The La La Song' is one in a line of upcoming releases from Mark's next album 'The Hero's Journey' which was recorded with Grammy Award nominated producer Mikal Blue. In this interview Sam chats to mark about his upcoming release, where his musical identity came from and his connection to the North East of England where Being LGBTQ is based. More about mark - <a href="https://www.markandthetiger.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.markandthetiger.com</a>

Episode 247: Mark And The Tiger

Ivor MacAskill

Rosana Cade

Rosana Cade &amp; Ivor MacAskill are renowned queer live artists based in Glasgow, creating and performing their unique works nationally and internationally in a wide range of contexts. In this interview they chat to Sam about their latest project which takes inspiration from the story of Pinocchio from a queer trans perspective. It shifts between fantasy and authenticity in response to Ivor's gender transition. The performance is part of LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) 2022 and premieres on June 29th at the Battersea Arts Centre. Find out more about LIFT - http://www.liftfestival.com

Rosana Cade &amp; Ivor MacAskill are renowned queer live artists based in Glasgow, creating and performing their unique works nationally and internationally in a wide range of contexts. In this interview they chat to Sam about their latest project which takes inspiration from the story of Pinocchio from a queer trans perspective. It shifts between fantasy and authenticity in response to Ivor's gender transition. The performance is part of LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) 2022 and premieres on June 29th at the Battersea Arts Centre. Find out more about LIFT - <a href="http://www.liftfestival.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.liftfestival.com</a>

Episode 246: Rosana Cade & Ivor MacAskill 'The Making Of Pinocchio'

Lil Miss Hot Mess is a founding member of the Drag Queen Story Hour in the United States and has hosted book readings across the country including RuPaul's Drag Con, libraries and schools. She's also a children's book author releasing her first ''The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish' in 2020 and her second 'If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It' in May 2022. Additionally Lil Miss Hot Mess organised the #MyNameIs campaign on Facebook which challenged the platforms 'real name' policy which discriminated against trans and non-binary people as well as drag queens.More info - http://www.lilmisshotmess.com

Lil Miss Hot Mess is a founding member of the Drag Queen Story Hour in the United States and has hosted book readings across the country including RuPaul's Drag Con, libraries and schools. She's also a children's book author releasing her first ''The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish' in 2020 and her second 'If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It' in May 2022. Additionally Lil Miss Hot Mess organised the #MyNameIs campaign on Facebook which challenged the platforms 'real name' policy which discriminated against trans and non-binary people as well as drag queens. More info - <a href="http://www.lilmisshotmess.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lilmisshotmess.com</a>

Episode 245: Lil Miss Hot Mess 'If You're A Drag Queen And You Know It'

Ry Levey has been a professional in the film industry for over 20 years and joins Sam to talk about his feature directorial debut 'Out In The Ring'. The documentary looks at the history of queer identity in professional wrestling using a historical timeline starting in the 1940's and 50's. The film features interviews with performers, fans and writers exploring how identity has been portrayed through the years including representations of masculinity, femininity and homophobia. Follow 'Out In The Ring' on social media including on Twitter @outinthering and Instagram @outintheringdoc

Ry Levey has been a professional in the film industry for over 20 years and joins Sam to talk about his feature directorial debut 'Out In The Ring'. The documentary looks at the history of queer identity in professional wrestling using a historical timeline starting in the 1940's and 50's. The film features interviews with performers, fans and writers exploring how identity has been portrayed through the years including representations of masculinity, femininity and homophobia.  Follow 'Out In The Ring' on social media including on Twitter @outinthering and Instagram @outintheringdoc

Episode 244: Ry Levey 'Out In The Ring'

LGBTQ ally and Formula 1 racing driver Seb Vettel joins Sam to talk about standing up for human rights specifically the rights of LGBTQ people. Seb is a four time F1 world champion, winning consecutively between 2010 and 2013, he currently drives for Aston Martin and has used his platform to speak out including when visiting countries with anti-gay laws. In 2021 at the Hungarian Grand Prix he wore a t shirt with the words 'same love' on it making a statement against so called 'gay propaganda' law proposals in the country.

Episode 243: Sebastian Vettel LGBTQ Ally

Being LGBTQ features interviews with people from across the community. Striving to give a platform to those who feel underrepresented, within it we discuss the latest issues impacting the community, amplify the voices of LGBTQ people, sign post you to the latest LGBTQ music artists and much more. Hosted by LGBTQ advocate Sam Wise, Being LGBTQ is informative and friendly!

These are amazing and hopefully will help me more into finding who I am

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I have an LGBTQ+ podcast, I find your show to be so important. You offer a diverse perspective of the various issues LGBTQ+ deal with. Very affirming!

Excellent Show!

Being LGBTQ

This week Stan Lucas, Founder of the 'Trans Entertainment Network'(TEN) an Artist Management/Label dedicated solely to Trans Artists and Talent joins us. Stan along with Krystal Beverly, who is an artist with TEN tell us what they are all about, as well as the worrying trend of hate crime attacks on Trans women of colour.Also, Curtis Campion creator of 'New Found Courage', a video game whith an LGBTQ driven story line tells us about the work that has gone into the game and wider representation of LGBTQ characters in mainstream video games.And - Sam talks about the incredible surge in popularity of openly gay Mayor, Pete Buttigieg who is running for the Democratic nomination for President, news of London's first Trans Pride event and the UK retailer which has launched an LGBT sandwich!

This week Stan Lucas, Founder of the 'Trans Entertainment Network'(TEN) an Artist Management/Label dedicated solely to Trans Artists and Talent joins us. Stan along with Krystal Beverly, who is an artist with TEN tell us what they are all about, as well as the worrying trend of hate crime attacks on Trans women of colour. Also, Curtis Campion creator of 'New Found Courage', a video game whith an LGBTQ driven story line tells us about the work that has gone into the game and wider representation of LGBTQ characters in mainstream video games. And - Sam talks about the incredible surge in popularity of openly gay Mayor, Pete Buttigieg who is running for the Democratic nomination for President, news of London's first Trans Pride event and the UK retailer which has launched an LGBT sandwich!

Being LGBTQ Episode 14 Trans Entertainment Network

Hazell Dean

This week we celebrate icon and lifelong ally of the LGBTQ community - music artist Hazell Dean who is considered to be the 'Queen of Hi-NRG' and had a number of top 10 hits in the U.K. and internationally back in the 1980's. Her extensive catalogue of music includes iconic tracks such as 'Searchin', 'Love Pains', 'Turn It Into Love' and 'They Say It's Gonna Rain'. Hazell chats about her career and special relationship with the LGBTQ community.Louis Molnar joins us to talk about being the first out autistic LGBTQ person elected to public office globally, and discusses living with Autism, the Netflix series 'Atypical' and even Terminator!And - Sam reviews the Elton John biopic 'Rocketman' and looks ahead to celebrations for Pride Month 2019!

This week we celebrate icon and lifelong ally of the LGBTQ community - music artist Hazell Dean who is considered to be the 'Queen of Hi-NRG' and had a number of top 10 hits in the U.K. and internationally back in the 1980's. Her extensive catalogue of music includes iconic tracks such as 'Searchin', 'Love Pains', 'Turn It Into Love' and 'They Say It's Gonna Rain'. Hazell chats about her career and special relationship with the LGBTQ community. Louis Molnar joins us to talk about being the first out autistic LGBTQ person elected to public office globally, and discusses living with Autism, the Netflix series 'Atypical' and even Terminator! And - Sam reviews the Elton John biopic 'Rocketman' and looks ahead to celebrations for Pride Month 2019!

Being LGBTQ Episode 18 Hazell Dean

Andy Brennan

Australia's first openly gay male professional footballer Andy Brennan shares his story and why he decided to come out. Andy chats about trying to ignore his sexuality for so many years and then deciding that in order to live life to the full he had to come out to be happy.Our LGBTQ Music Artist of the Week is Sam Dickinson from Newcastle, UK. Sam talks about his music career, taking 5 years out, his new music and living with mental health. Sam decided to take a break after he experienced mental health difficulties as a result of all the pressure he was under.Also - Sam Wise explains why he's fired the countdown guy!

Australia's first openly gay male professional footballer Andy Brennan shares his story and why he decided to come out. Andy chats about trying to ignore his sexuality for so many years and then deciding that in order to live life to the full he had to come out to be happy. Our LGBTQ Music Artist of the Week is Sam Dickinson from Newcastle, UK. Sam talks about his music career, taking 5 years out, his new music and living with mental health. Sam decided to take a break after he experienced mental health difficulties as a result of all the pressure he was under. Also - Sam Wise explains why he's fired the countdown guy!

Being LGBTQ Episode 21 Andy Brennan 

Rosie O'Donnell

Featuring..Rosie O'Donnell - American television personality, author, comedian, producer and actress who CNN once called President Donald Trump's arch nemesis. Rosie has a career spanning decades and has been a key voice speaking out against Trump and other political figures. Rosie had a highly popular TV show 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' which won several Daytime Emmy Awards between 1996 and 2002. Rosie advocates for LGBTQ rights and fought for the right of same sex couples to adopt and foster. Sam Wise interviews Rosie about her feud with Trump, the current situation regarding COVID19 in the U.S. and looking ahead to November's Presidential election.

Featuring.. Rosie O'Donnell - American television personality, author, comedian, producer and actress who CNN once called President Donald Trump's arch nemesis. Rosie has a career spanning decades and has been a key voice speaking out against Trump and other political figures. Rosie had a highly popular TV show 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' which won several Daytime Emmy Awards between 1996 and 2002. Rosie advocates for LGBTQ rights and fought for the right of same sex couples to adopt and foster. Sam Wise interviews Rosie about her feud with Trump, the current situation regarding COVID19 in the U.S. and looking ahead to November's Presidential election.

Being LGBTQ Episode 58 Rosie O'Donnell

Robert Greene

This week Sam is joined by Robert Greene from PinkNews to talk about eating disorders, with a lot of gay and bisexual men in particular being diagnosed with them. Robert himself was diagnosed at the age of 19 and is producing a documentary about it, looking at the misconceptions surrounding them and his personal experience. Our LGBTQ Music Artist of the Week is Kaius from Atlanta, Georgia, who joins us to discuss staying authentic in the music industry and finding your passion.Also - Sam talks about the new Royal Baby, How gun control IS an LGBTQ issue and much more!

This week Sam is joined by Robert Greene from PinkNews to talk about eating disorders, with a lot of gay and bisexual men in particular being diagnosed with them. Robert himself was diagnosed at the age of 19 and is producing a documentary about it, looking at the misconceptions surrounding them and his personal experience. Our LGBTQ Music Artist of the Week is Kaius from Atlanta, Georgia, who joins us to discuss staying authentic in the music industry and finding your passion. Also - Sam talks about the new Royal Baby, How gun control IS an LGBTQ issue and much more!

Being LGBTQ Episode 15 Robert Greene

Raymond Bryan from the 'Nature Network', an organisation in Kenya which supports LGBTQ people facing persecution, joins us to discuss the work he's been doing in the country to support the community. 'Onikage' from the Au-tish podcast which explores Autism and the LGBTQ community chats about recently coming out as Bisexual.John Sovec, a life coach and therapist from Los Angeles, California talks about his expertise supporting LGBTQ youth and their families during the coming out process on the 30th annual 'Coming Out Day'.Also - Sam shares details on a new LGBTQ breakfast cereal raising money for GLAAD!

Raymond Bryan from the 'Nature Network', an organisation in Kenya which supports LGBTQ people facing persecution, joins us to discuss the work he's been doing in the country to support the community. 'Onikage' from the Au-tish podcast which explores Autism and the LGBTQ community chats about recently coming out as Bisexual. John Sovec, a life coach and therapist from Los Angeles, California talks about his expertise supporting LGBTQ youth and their families during the coming out process on the 30th annual 'Coming Out Day'. Also - Sam shares details on a new LGBTQ breakfast cereal raising money for GLAAD!

Being LGBTQ Episode 38 Nature Network Kenya 

This week Sam is joined by Ejel Khan who founded the Muslim LGBT+ network in the UK.Topics include - immigration in the UK, anti-immigrant sentiment since the vote to leave the EU, worries over the rise in hate crime, LGBTQ education protests, Muslim Pride and lots more!Visit the Muslim LGBT+ network online - https://muslimlgbtnetwork.wordpress.com/

This week Sam is joined by Ejel Khan who founded the Muslim LGBT+ network in the UK. Topics include - immigration in the UK, anti-immigrant sentiment since the vote to leave the EU, worries over the rise in hate crime, LGBTQ education protests, Muslim Pride and lots more! Visit the Muslim LGBT+ network online - <a href="https://muslimlgbtnetwork.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://muslimlgbtnetwork.wordpress.com/</a>

Being LGBTQ Episode 41 Ejel Khan LGBT+ Muslim Network 

Tom Evans from Non-Binary fashion brand 'Area Eighteen' joins us to talk about why he decided to set up the gender neutral label and what he hopes to achieve.In our monthly segment with the Gay Agony Uncle, we discuss Pride Month and if Pride has become too commercialised, following many retailers cashing in with Pride themed products from T-shirts and shoes to vodka bottles and sandwiches! Has it all gone too far or is the added visibility a good thing? Also - We play Davis Mallory's new singles 'Shirtless' and 'Grown Up' and Sam talks about Area 51 and the latest LGBTQ news!'Area Eighteen' website: https://areaeighteen.co.uk/Gay Agony Uncle Online: https://gayagonyuncle.com/Davis Mallory: https://davismallory.com/

Tom Evans from Non-Binary fashion brand 'Area Eighteen' joins us to talk about why he decided to set up the gender neutral label and what he hopes to achieve. In our monthly segment with the Gay Agony Uncle, we discuss Pride Month and if Pride has become too commercialised, following many retailers cashing in with Pride themed products from T-shirts and shoes to vodka bottles and sandwiches! Has it all gone too far or is the added visibility a good thing? Also - We play Davis Mallory's new singles 'Shirtless' and 'Grown Up' and Sam talks about Area 51 and the latest LGBTQ news! 'Area Eighteen' website: <a href="https://areaeighteen.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://areaeighteen.co.uk/</a> Gay Agony Uncle Online: <a href="https://gayagonyuncle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gayagonyuncle.com/</a> Davis Mallory: <a href="https://davismallory.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://davismallory.com/</a>

Being LGBTQ Episode 26 Area Eighteen 

Manu Intiraymi

Manu Intiraymi who played Icheb on Star Trek Voyager talks about his time on the show and why it took so long for Star Trek to get meaningful LGBTQ representation due to how progressive the shows themes have been over the decades.Our LGBTQ Music Artist of the Week James Leon chats about his latest song 'I Thought You Were My Friend'. And - Sam reflects on former Welsh Rugby Captain Gareth Thomas who recently revealed he is HIV+ and wants to fight to end the stigma.

Manu Intiraymi who played Icheb on Star Trek Voyager talks about his time on the show and why it took so long for Star Trek to get meaningful LGBTQ representation due to how progressive the shows themes have been over the decades. Our LGBTQ Music Artist of the Week James Leon chats about his latest song 'I Thought You Were My Friend'. And - Sam reflects on former Welsh Rugby Captain Gareth Thomas who recently revealed he is HIV+ and wants to fight to end the stigma.

Being LGBTQ Episode 35 Manu Intiraymi 

Josh Owens

Josh Owens who is running to be the Democratic nominee for Governor of Indiana talks about being openly gay in politics and why he wants to be the first openly gay Governor of the state.LGBTQ music artist Sadeeq Ali talks about moving to LA and trying to make it as an openly gay black rapper in the industry and the challenges he's faced.Also - We play the brand new track from Sonia 'A Night That's Never Ending'.

Josh Owens who is running to be the Democratic nominee for Governor of Indiana talks about being openly gay in politics and why he wants to be the first openly gay Governor of the state. LGBTQ music artist Sadeeq Ali talks about moving to LA and trying to make it as an openly gay black rapper in the industry and the challenges he's faced. Also - We play the brand new track from Sonia 'A Night That's Never Ending'.

Being LGBTQ Episode 39 Josh Owens

A special episode of Being LGBTQ to remember those who died in the early hours of June 12th at LGBTQ nightclub 'Pulse' in Orlando, Florida. 49 innocent people died when a gunman entered the club and opened fire with an automatic weapon, the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history.Sam is joined by Pulse survivor and LGBTQ advocate Brandon Wolf, who sadly lost two of his closest friends in the attack. Brandon talks about the night itself, the continuing impact three years on and the projects he has been involved in since the tragic incident, including calling for better gun controls.Joey Lopez who was in the Orlando area at the time chats about his experience on the night, when he thought friends had been at Pulse, but was unable to get in touch with them to make sure they were okay.Music credits:'Feel My Pulse' (Eli Lieb/ Brandon Skeie) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIvIEa2K48'Hope' (T. Thomason) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB2M78h-q2o

A special episode of Being LGBTQ to remember those who died in the early hours of June 12th at LGBTQ nightclub 'Pulse' in Orlando, Florida. 49 innocent people died when a gunman entered the club and opened fire with an automatic weapon, the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history. Sam is joined by Pulse survivor and LGBTQ advocate Brandon Wolf, who sadly lost two of his closest friends in the attack. Brandon talks about the night itself, the continuing impact three years on and the projects he has been involved in since the tragic incident, including calling for better gun controls. Joey Lopez who was in the Orlando area at the time chats about his experience on the night, when he thought friends had been at Pulse, but was unable to get in touch with them to make sure they were okay. Music credits: 'Feel My Pulse' (Eli Lieb/ Brandon Skeie) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIvIEa2K48" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIvIEa2K48</a> 'Hope' (T. Thomason) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB2M78h-q2o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB2M78h-q2o</a>

Being LGBTQ Episode 20 Pulse Remembrance

Joanne Vannicola

On episode 25 Canadian actor Joanne Vannicola joins us to talk about being LGBTQ in the film and television industry and the barriers that she has faced during her career. Jo was in the 2015 film Stonewall about the riots, we talk about the film and Jo's brand new memoir 'All We Knew But Couldn't Say'.Edafa Okporo, a Nigerian who sought asylum and now lives in the United States speaks about his experiences of being persecuted in his home country where you can face up to 14 years in prison for being in a same sex relationship. Edafa talks about his time in Nigeria and his work as an LGBTQ activist and author.Also - Louis Molnar talks about going to Pride in New York and meeting a very special guest at the Stonewall Inn!Get 'All We Knew But Couldn't Say' on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y5ndo3lwVisit Edafa Okporo online: https://www.edafeokporo.com/

On episode 25 Canadian actor Joanne Vannicola joins us to talk about being LGBTQ in the film and television industry and the barriers that she has faced during her career. Jo was in the 2015 film Stonewall about the riots, we talk about the film and Jo's brand new memoir 'All We Knew But Couldn't Say'. Edafa Okporo, a Nigerian who sought asylum and now lives in the United States speaks about his experiences of being persecuted in his home country where you can face up to 14 years in prison for being in a same sex relationship. Edafa talks about his time in Nigeria and his work as an LGBTQ activist and author. Also - Louis Molnar talks about going to Pride in New York and meeting a very special guest at the Stonewall Inn! Get 'All We Knew But Couldn't Say' on Amazon: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y5ndo3lw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/y5ndo3lw</a> Visit Edafa Okporo online: <a href="https://www.edafeokporo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.edafeokporo.com/</a>

Being LGBTQ Episode 25 Joanne Vannicola

Fred Rosser

For episode 30 Fred Rosser, former WWE Superstar who went by the name Darren Young talks about being the first wrestler to come out as gay while signed to a major wrestling brand. Fred also reveals what the reaction of his fellow wrestlers was including WWE CEO Vince McMahon and gives his opinion on WWE holding major events in Saudi Arabia considering the countries record on human rights. Naomi Bennett from 'LesFlicks' chats about lesbian representation in film and running film clubs across the UK specifically for lesbian women.Also - Sam talks about Police dancing at Pride and Furry fandom.

For episode 30 Fred Rosser, former WWE Superstar who went by the name Darren Young talks about being the first wrestler to come out as gay while signed to a major wrestling brand. Fred also reveals what the reaction of his fellow wrestlers was including WWE CEO Vince McMahon and gives his opinion on WWE holding major events in Saudi Arabia considering the countries record on human rights. Naomi Bennett from 'LesFlicks' chats about lesbian representation in film and running film clubs across the UK specifically for lesbian women. Also - Sam talks about Police dancing at Pride and Furry fandom.

Being LGBTQ Episode 30 Fred Rosser

This week it's all about LGBTQ inclusive education teaching tolerance to young people in school. Andrew Moffat, the man behind 'No Outsiders' a programme which teaches about equality and tolerance of different families and relationships joins us. Andrew is the Assistant Head Teacher at Parkfield School in Birmingham, UK which has experienced anti-LGBTQ demonstrations outside the school gates against the education.We also replay our interview with Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson, Head Teacher at Anderton Park Primary School which has also experienced protests because of equality lessons and had to get a High Court injunction to stop the protests happening directly outside the school.Also - Sam talks about a U.S. state which has made LGBTQ+ history lessons mandatory and the Wizard of Oz 80th anniversary - Sam has a few words for the Scarecrow!

This week it's all about LGBTQ inclusive education teaching tolerance to young people in school. Andrew Moffat, the man behind 'No Outsiders' a programme which teaches about equality and tolerance of different families and relationships joins us. Andrew is the Assistant Head Teacher at Parkfield School in Birmingham, UK which has experienced anti-LGBTQ demonstrations outside the school gates against the education. We also replay our interview with Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson, Head Teacher at Anderton Park Primary School which has also experienced protests because of equality lessons and had to get a High Court injunction to stop the protests happening directly outside the school. Also - Sam talks about a U.S. state which has made LGBTQ+ history lessons mandatory and the Wizard of Oz 80th anniversary - Sam has a few words for the Scarecrow!

Being LGBTQ Episode 31 No Outsiders

LGBTQ music artist 'Lostchild' talks about his music journey so far, his catchy new song 'Like, Like' and the deep meanings behind his music.Stephen Ireland from 'Pride In Surrey' discusses the first ever Surrey Pride event and the controversy surrounding the decision to allow arms company BAE Systems, which sells weapons to anti-gay countries be the main sponsor of the event.'Lostchild - Like, Like' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYDeuoo59bs&amp;list=RDjYDeuoo59bs&amp;start_radio=1'Pride In Surrey' - http://prideinsurrey.org/

LGBTQ music artist 'Lostchild' talks about his music journey so far, his catchy new song 'Like, Like' and the deep meanings behind his music. Stephen Ireland from 'Pride In Surrey' discusses the first ever Surrey Pride event and the controversy surrounding the decision to allow arms company BAE Systems, which sells weapons to anti-gay countries be the main sponsor of the event. 'Lostchild - Like, Like' - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYDeuoo59bs&amp;list=RDjYDeuoo59bs&amp;start_radio=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYDeuoo59bs&amp;list=RDjYDeuoo59bs&amp;start_radio=1</a> 'Pride In Surrey' - <a href="http://prideinsurrey.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://prideinsurrey.org/</a>

Being LGBTQ Episode 33 Lostchild

Featuring...Veronika Electronika - Drag artist based in Nashville discusses a variety of issues including how drag has evolved since Drag Race became main stream, PrEP and HIV stigma, as well as the current COVID19 pandemic. ​Jeremy Leroux - Canadian filmmaker talks about his LGBTQ short film 'Dominant Chord' which is due for release on digital streaming platforms from May 20th 2020.

Featuring... Veronika Electronika - Drag artist based in Nashville discusses a variety of issues including how drag has evolved since Drag Race became main stream, PrEP and HIV stigma, as well as the current COVID19 pandemic. ​ Jeremy Leroux - Canadian filmmaker talks about his LGBTQ short film 'Dominant Chord' which is due for release on digital streaming platforms from May 20th 2020.

Being LGBTQ Episode 67 Veronika Electronika

Peter Tatchell

For this special episode Sam is joined by veteran LGBTQ human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, who has been an activist since 1969. We discuss Peter's five decades of campaigning, global LGBTQ rights, whether Pride events have become too commercialised, the lack of openly gay footballers and much more!Donate to the Peter Tatchell Foundation: https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/Follow Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterTatchell

For this special episode Sam is joined by veteran LGBTQ human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, who has been an activist since 1969. We discuss Peter's five decades of campaigning, global LGBTQ rights, whether Pride events have become too commercialised, the lack of openly gay footballers and much more! Donate to the Peter Tatchell Foundation: <a href="https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/</a> Follow Peter on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterTatchell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PeterTatchell</a>

Being LGBTQ Episode 32 Peter Tatchell

This week our LGBTQ music artist of the week is T Thomason from Nova Scotia in Canada who recently won an episode of reality TV show 'The Launch' with his track 'Hope'.Also - We chat to the founders of the first dating AND social media app Taimi, about the platform, why its different from similar apps and its enhanced safety features to protect users from abuse.Find out more about T: http://www.t-thomason.com/Check out the Taimi app: https://taimi.com/

This week our LGBTQ music artist of the week is T Thomason from Nova Scotia in Canada who recently won an episode of reality TV show 'The Launch' with his track 'Hope'. Also - We chat to the founders of the first dating AND social media app Taimi, about the platform, why its different from similar apps and its enhanced safety features to protect users from abuse. Find out more about T: <a href="http://www.t-thomason.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.t-thomason.com/</a> Check out the Taimi app: <a href="https://taimi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://taimi.com/</a>

Being LGBTQ Episode 34 T Thomason 

Fernando Marron

Featuring...Fernando Marron - On a very different episode of Being LGBTQ gay psychic, medium and spiritual teacher Ferny joins Sam to talk about what it means to be a psychic medium. Ferny explains when he found out he had such abilities, his belief that everyone has such abilities and Ferny does a reading on Sam. Open your mind and see if you believe.

Featuring... Fernando Marron - On a very different episode of Being LGBTQ gay psychic, medium and spiritual teacher Ferny joins Sam to talk about what it means to be a psychic medium. Ferny explains when he found out he had such abilities, his belief that everyone has such abilities and Ferny does a reading on Sam. Open your mind and see if you believe.

Being LGBTQ Episode 65 Fernando Marron

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