4 Poofs & A Podcast
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings"4 Poofs & a Podcast" is all about queer life, dating in the modern day - the pitfalls, the laughs and how this has allowed us to explore our emotional vulnerability and how despite we can all laugh about it now, at one time it did affect us on different levels. It's a beautiful mix of giggles, gags & shade.
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Cruising At The Gym- Fagony Aunt Friday!
December 03, 2021 14:39 - 11 minutes - 20.4 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Shallow
November 30, 2021 17:23 - 27 minutes - 49.7 MBMirror, mirror on the wall, who is the shallowest of them all? This week The Poofs talk initial attraction. We’re all unique and everyone looks for different things, but do we ever take stock of what it is that we look for? Do we ever learn from mistakes or red flags that were simply veiled in vanity? The say beauty is only skin deep, but how deep is it and how far will you go to get what you want? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Maul Me, Ruck Me, Make Me Scrum!
November 23, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week The Poofs are joined by Keegan Hirst, the first professional Rubgy player to come out Gay. In a fascinating story of marriage, kids, the pressure of being an athlete and playing professional Rugby, The Poofs find out his motivation to be true to himself. Years after the fact, he opens up about how his life changed for the better and how being his true self has propelled him to bigger and better things. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fleabagging
November 16, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MBThe dating site Plenty of Fish says fleabagging is a new term to describe the act of repeatedly dating people who are wrong for you. So this week The Poofs explore their Fleabagging stories, it's safe to say we've all been a fleabag once upon a time, but what do you do when its time to bag the flea? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We All Have The Right To Be Heard
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MBWe all have a right to be heard, and we often take it for granted. But there are millions of people who can't or find it incredibly hard, those who are deaf. This week The Poofs are joined by Luke Christian, he opens up about being deaf, the challenges he faces, but more importantly how he's over come them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can You Make Friends Without Benefits? - Fagony Aunt Friday!
November 05, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 7.25 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Movember!
November 02, 2021 14:16 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBThis week marks the start of Movember and The Poofs are joined by advocate Jonno. Movember is a cause important to highlighting Men’s Health and encouraging conversation around key issues such as Mental Health and Prostate Cancer. Links in bio and on socials @4poofs on how to get involved and support this incredible cause. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Help! It Got Messy! - Fagony Aunt Friday!
October 29, 2021 15:18 - 3 minutes - 6.73 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Queer Eye For The Aesthetics Guy
October 26, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBThe man behind many of famous faces joins The Poofs this week, Dr Motox. With aesthetics becoming an ever bigger trend within our community, The Poofs delve deep in the derma and get under then skin of all things nips and tucks. They ask Dr Motox to Demystify the ever evolving industry, what to have for what desired outcome and they even get the tea on botched Botox, floppy filler and lumpy lips. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I Found D*ick Pics! - Fagony Aunt Friday!
October 22, 2021 14:58 - 3 minutes - 5.62 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sh*t Gays Do
October 19, 2021 09:13 - 23 minutes - 42.4 MBThis week The Poofs explore the weird and wonderful world of Gays and the shit we do. None of us like to be put in a box and labelled, but The Poofs can’t help but think there’s a theme to Gay behaviour. For example, how many of us have slept with our friends? Thirst traps on insta, hunny, we know you don’t water your plants in a jock. And of course, the starvation that every bottom feels before doing the deed. This episode is very much guilty until proven innocent. See acast.com/privacy fo...
How Do You Ask Him To Come Off Grindr? - Fagony Aunt Friday
October 15, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 8.88 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Illustrating Queer Power with Dom & Ink
October 12, 2021 08:36 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBThis week The Poofs are joined by writer, illustrator and utterly fabulous Dom & Ink, the creative mind immortalising iconic Queer moments in beautiful illustration. He's come a long way from growing up in a small town in Bolton, with a love for Buffy and short shorts. He's now working with some of the biggest brands on the high street and arguably the biggest girl group in the world, Little Mix, not to mention his work with BBC, Drag Race and Activism. Following the recent release of his new...
Do I Call His Sh*t Out?! - Fagony Aunt Friday!
October 08, 2021 08:02 - 3 minutes - 5.47 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chris Hall And His Love For Millennials
October 05, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 53.1 MBTikTok phenomenon and all-round funny guy Chris Hall joins The Poofs this week. He rose to fame with his quick wit and satirical view on the world we live in at a time we most needed it, during a global pandemic. The Poofs delve into the wonderful world of TikTok with Chris and ask everything from how Insta and TikTok fame feels, what inspires his content, to how he can take something as mundane as talking to your mum through the bathroom door and turn it into a belly laughing 15”. The Poofs ...
To Tell, Or Not To Tell? - Fagony Aunt Friday!
October 01, 2021 07:11 - 3 minutes - 6.75 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
UK Black Pride
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 74.6 MBTo close Pride season this year, The Poofs are joined by Stacy, representing UK Black Pride. The Poofs discuss the birth of UK Black Pride, the importance of a celebration truly representing it's community in a space that celebrates it's people and even more importantly they share the joy of UK Black Pride. Stacy also shares her lived experience as a Black Queer woman, the micro and macro aggressions she's faced and why Black Pride is so important to her. See acast.com/privacy for privacy ...
Is Intermittent Ghosting A Thing? - Fagony Aunt Friday!
September 24, 2021 07:40 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Everyone's Talking About Jamie with Jamie Campbell
September 21, 2021 08:37 - 32 minutes - 60.1 MBEverybody’s Talking About Jamie, and fresh off the red carpet, Jamie Campbell joins The Poofs this week. It’s a showbiz affair this week, Jamie shares his journey with The Poofs from a 16-year-old doing a documentary to hitting the west end and beyond to the big screen. The talk what’s next for the fabulous Fifi Latrue, what’s next for Jamie and they even share in his love of Kylie Minogue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My Friends Flirt With My Girlfriend! - Fagony Aunt Friday!
September 17, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes - 7.32 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Love Always Wins with You Don't Love Me Boys
September 14, 2021 09:09 - 43 minutes - 79.2 MBLove is love and love will always win, and this pride month this has never been truer. This week The Poofs are joined by Aamir and Amir AKA 'You Don't Love Me Boys'. In a truly heartwarming and tear jerking conversation The Poofs learn of their incredible journey from being abandoned by their families for their sexuality, being true to themselves and their religion and how being Asian, Gay and ex Muslim has made them the beautiful and successful men they are today. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Sex Has Dried Up! - Fagony Aunt Friday!
September 10, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes - 8.16 MBEvery Friday The Poofs will don their Fagony Aunt frocks and will be answering your dating dilemmas, queer queries and sex scandal. Write in to [email protected] to get the 4 Poofs Fagony Aunt Friday therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pride Is A Protest with Peter Tatchell
September 07, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 99 MBIt’s the start of Pride month for The Poofs this week and they’re joined by one of the most infamous activists that you may have never even heard of, Peter Tatchell. Following his new documentary on Netflix ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’ The Poofs talk all things pride and protest. Tune in and discover his incredible work that’s allowed our community to live equally and all the important work we still have to do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bottoms Up with John Thomas
September 02, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week The Poofs welcome the best bottom in Europe, John Thomas. The Poofs waste no time in getting some top, well, bottom tips from John as well as discovering his journey into the wonderful world of porn. John opens up about living with HIV, how porn has affected his dating life and even more interestingly, his views on bottom shaming. Bottoms up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Click-Click Bitch, It's Awhora!
September 01, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 42.1 MBClick-Click Bitch, Awhora the Fashion Queen is joining The Poofs this week and they talk all things Drag Race with some telling quick-fire questions, find out what really went down in the work room in a truly untucked conversation. There’s a relationship revelation and The Poofs dig a little deeper into the man behind Awhora, George, and talk all things social media, the good, the bad and the ugly trolls. But Gentlemen, start your engines, there's a quick drag challenge to come. See acast.c...
New Season, New Platform, New Poof.
August 26, 2021 07:04 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MBIt's here, It's Queer and it's better than ever! Season 2 has officially landed! The Poofs have been busy launching their YouTube channel packed full of exclusive content and of course coming up with believe it or not, even queerer, juicier content for this season. For those 4 Poofs connoisseurs out there, you may notice a new voice, this Season we welcome once honorary, now firm favourite Joel Wood to the family. Tune in this week to find out all the new and exciting content coming up and we...
Episode 25: Asttina Mandella, Life's A Drag
July 15, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBThis week The Poofs are joined by Drag Races own Naomi Campbell, Queen of choreo and fan favourite Asttina Mandella. Ironically, she left to “Don’t start now” but now it’s fair to say there is no stopping her now post Drag Race, from storming the runway to Rats the Rusical, The Poofs talk all things Ru Pauls Drag Race, the high, the lows and she spills some steaming hot tea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 24: Body Image
July 08, 2021 06:50 - 46 minutes - 88.7 MBIf Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then why does our community care so much about what others perceive as our beauty? This week it’s time for some Body Talk. Joined by the owners of the barrier breaking Thicc club night, the rather fabulous Grace Shush and Illustrative genius Tom Taylor, The Poofs talk all things body image. They examine why only one body type is seen as sexy, or more shamefully, acceptable. Grace and Tom teach The Poofs how to embrace their bodies, take back their powe...
Episode 23: The Word Gay And I
July 01, 2021 06:52 - 52 minutes - 97 MBIt's no secret that The Poofs are here, they're Queer, and they love it. But is that a pride that develops over time? This week The Poofs are joined by YouTube star with over 50 Million views, content creator and recently out Joel Wood, it's safe to say they well and truly take him under their big Gay wings as they discuss their ‘Relationship With The Word Gay’ and how they’ve reclaimed back words that once cut deep but now wear with pride and honour. Joel tells us all the juicy tea behind hi...
Episode 22: Assi Azar Bursting With Tel Aviv Pride
June 24, 2021 07:04 - 43 minutes - 77.8 MBHost of Eurovision 2019 and Big Brother, creator of the Romantic comedy “Beauty and the baker” and “Mum, dad I have Something to Tell You", this week The Poofs are joined by one of Israels biggest exports, Assi Azzar. Needless to say The Poofs were rather excited to talk about the only event of the year camper than themselves, Eurovision. But more so intrigued as to how Gay life is further away from home. They talk openly with Assi about his journey, coming out in Israel, the differences in c...
Episode 21: In-App-Propriate
June 17, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 76.1 MBTired of Tinder? Been stung by Hornet? Ground down by Grinder? About to snap with Hinge? Or time to scrub up with Scruff? With endless guys just a swipe away it's safe to say it's a mine field, but is there an art to it? This week The Poofs talk dating in the modern age and all things Apps. The weird and wonderful world of dating is a treacherous game and never more has the saying "Different strokes for different folks" been more apparent. But do certain apps only provide certain results? Lis...
Episode 20: DJ Fat Tony: Making A Sound Decision
June 10, 2021 07:14 - 1 hour - 129 MBLegendary DJ, self proclaimed meme stealer and sobriety advocate DJ Fat Tony joins The Poofs this week. They learn about Fat Tonys huge career and his journey to Sobriety. From a precocious 14 year old blagging his way onto the door of the legendary Lyceum Club, his meteoric rise to one of the biggest DJ's on the scene playing for the likes of Victoria Beckham, Donatella Versace and many more, but more importantly, his inspirational journey to happiness and sobriety. The Poofs talk frankly wi...
Episode 19: Feel Your Femme
June 03, 2021 06:32 - 46 minutes - 88.3 MBTired of hearing Masc Dom Top? Masc 4 Masc? Bottom shaming? Well, The Poofs stamp down their glittery stiletto heels this week and scream and shout "Feel Your Femme" Joined by DJ, Radio Host, Mother of Jungle Kitty and founder of It’s A Mad Ting; Mark Ashley Dupé they pick apart the shame and flip it on it's head. Femininity should be embraced, not shamed and in a world of Drag Queens, crop tops and mesh vests why do we allow it? With a quick visit and some wise words from Grace Milani Bones,...
Episode 19: Masc 4 Fem
June 03, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 88.3 MBTired of hearing Masc Dom Top? Masc 4 Masc? Bottom shaming? Well, The Poofs stamp down their glittery stiletto heels this week and scream and shout "Masc 4 Fem" Joined by DJ, Radio Host, Mother of Jungle Kitty and founder of It’s A Mad Ting; Mark Ashley Dupe they pick apart the shame and flip it on it's head. Femininity should be embraced, not shamed and in a world of Drag Queens, crop tops and mesh vests why do we allow it? With a quick visit and some wise words from Grace Milani Bones, The ...
Episode 18: To Douche, Or Not To Douche?
May 27, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 75.9 MBGet ready all you beautiful bottoms, this episode is for you! Bottoms are at the top of The Poofs agenda this week, but which is your weapon? The bulb? Bucket? Bag? Enema? Shower hose? Or maybe even a Lucozade Sport bottle? The choice really is endless and the only question on The Poofs lips, or asses this week is “To Douche? Or not to Douche?” It can be a troublesome process but fear not The Poofs are here to share their top, bottom tips. They talk all things rinse and repeat, the joy of a s...
Episode 17: BLM - George Floyd 1 Year On
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBA year later since the tragic murder of George Floyd and the subsequent uprise of the Black Lives Matter movement; The Poofs are joined by creatives, models, freelance artists and activists Busola and Gia to explore the legacy of George Floyd and what work is still yet to be done. The Poofs realise they have 2 ears and 1 mouth, and this is definitely the time to exercise that, so they hand over the mics and seek to further understand racism, the BLM movement and exactly what our POC family fa...
Episode 16: 2's Company, 3's a Crowd, 4 Takes The Piss
May 20, 2021 07:09 - 44 minutes - 84.8 MBRelationships are a mine field at the best of times, but is there a secret formula? Is it a numbers game? Or is it just different strokes for different folks? From Monogamy to Polyamory The Poofs explore their own views on relationships. It's safe to say it's a divisive chat this week with polarised views, but listen in and hear when one of the Poofs have joined a couple and made a throuple, how it worked, the complexities, is there a favourite, do you take sides, and who was piggy in the mi...
Episode 15: Boys Do Cry
May 13, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 95.6 MBThis week is an incredibly important week, Mental Health Awareness week and with 3 in 5 LQBTQ+ people having suffered Anxiety or Depression in their lives it's a subject incredibly close to The Poofs hearts. Joined by Fitness Guru, Psychotherapist and rather fabulous Jess Mckee, The Poofs put the sass and shade aside for an episode and explore their vulnerability, as they reveal their own mental health journey, their struggles, and when they realised they needed help. If nothing else, this e...
Episode 14: How Red Can The Flag Get?
May 11, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 74.5 MBThis week, The Poofs are joined by the hilarious Stacie Stewart, TV presenter & MasterChef finalist. When The Poofs approached Stacie with a list of episodes she JUMPED at ‘Red Flags’ and boy, does she have a story for you! The Poofs ask how red can a flag get? Whether it's the shady lack of blue ticks, two hour minimum response times or even too much too soon? They even disclose their own red flags and you'll even find out who got a shotgun marriage to a man thats yet to be found 8 years lat...
Episode 13: Nip/Tuck
May 06, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 91.6 MBJoined this week by YouTube star and beauty connoisseur The Plastic Boy, in a truly unfiltered conversation The Poofs are talking all things makeup, nips, tucks and injectables. Get ready to ramp up the highlighter, define your contour and find yourself Lo-fi relating to all things cosmetics. They discuss the negative affect the media has had on our culture leading to unrealistic beauty standards, facetune pointless gendered makeup, adjust the brightness as to what work they’ve had done and i...
Episode 12: Lies Gays Tell
May 04, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 95.2 MBCelebrating 10K Listeners and inspired by the finale of Line of Duty The Poofs ask "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" Well, this is what The Poofs are discussing this week, Lies Gays Tell. From white lies to whitewash, beating around the bush to bullshit, fabrication to full of shit, they pick apart all the classic outright lies typical of Queer life. They take a few old flames to court and bang them to rights leaving only one thing to say "You do n...
Episode 11: Sex Positivity
April 29, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 99.5 MBJosh Moore joins The Poofs this week, Award winning British Porn Star, Falcon studios exclusive model and the top 0.4% Only Fans content creator in the world. As I’m sure you can imagine, no holes are barred this week, and to pleasure your ear holes they discuss his rise to fame in the Porn industry, telling his family, the impact his career has on his relationships and dating life to the importance of Sex Positivity. They go behind the scenes of some of the most iconic Gay porn films and exp...
Episode 10: Toxic Masculinity
April 22, 2021 07:27 - 49 minutes - 94.4 MBThis week the Poofs are joined by Busola, he’s more man than you can ever get and more woman than you could ever want which makes him the perfect person to talk all things Toxic Masculinity. Why should men be masculine and women be feminine? Why do so many still adhere to gender conformity internally when opposing those views publicly? Grab your Nails, Hair, Hips and Heels because this week is juicy. Is it the way you walk? Is it the way you talk? They explore the Butch Queens to the Femme Qu...
Episode 9: It's a Sin: Gossip with Gloria
April 15, 2021 06:37 - 47 minutes - 89.5 MBFresh from The Pink Palace the fabulous David Carlyle from ‘It’s a Sin’ joins The Poofs this week. La. The Poofs have a good ol’ gossip with Gloria; Listen in for behind the scenes, between the sheets and even some backstage gossip. Warm your teapots because the tea is ready to be spilled. And with the pop of a few prosecco corks they discuss the meteoric success of the show, the joy of being in an all-queer cast and the heavy responsibility of representing a very different generation, David ...
Episode 8: The Queer Commandments
April 08, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 78.5 MBInspired by Easter festivities, this week the Poofs go "Holy art thou". They put their own spin on the divine passage and go through their Queer Commandments. From exploring tribes, to celebrating and honouring our beautiful congregation; the queer community, they discover the sacrosanct gay code. Let's face it, an immaculate conception isn't an option with this lot, but listen in to who was left clutching their rosary beads and which of us ends up in the confession booth. See acast.com/pri...
Episode 7: Breadcrumbing; The Bakers Dozen
April 01, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 56.6 MBReady, Steady, Bake! This week the Poofs take on the Technical Challenge of Breadcrumbing, but who will be Star Baker? Who's story will be The Showstopper? And which of us will end up being the dreaded 'spare' number 13 of the Bakers Dozen. Luckily, no one is heading home this week but listen in and learn how to turn your Soggy Bottom into a Tough Crust! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 6: Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 96.7 MBOn a very important day: Transgender Day of Visibility, the Poofs are joined by Activist, Model and Founder of Not a Phase Dani St James. In a frank and honest conversation we explore issues faced by the Trans community, the importance of pronouns and spill the tea on how the T has been lost on the LGBT conversation. We also learn how we must take accountability for fighting for our Trans loved ones as they have done for us so many times before. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-ou...
Episode 5: Ghost Stories
March 25, 2021 07:33 - 32 minutes - 64.2 MBFrom ghastly ghouls to unspectacular spectres, the Poofs dig deep in their dating graveyards and conduct their own paranormal investigation into Liams love life. Together they decipher the Caspers from the Poltergeists and hopefully perform an exorcism of their own to finally lay those ghosts to rest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 4: Friends or Follows?
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 83.3 MBThis week the Poofs are joined by Skincare aficionado and YouTube star James Welsh. They explore how some thirst traps need a heavy moisturiser, which cleanser is required to purify the toxic affect on relationships and which serum to use to peel away the need for validation from strangers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 3: Gas Light or Green Light?
March 18, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MBThis week the Poofs explore the fine art of Gas Lighting, some of us have held the proverbial lamp while others of us have been searching for the fire extinguisher. We learn of the highs and lows and explore the fine line between the gas light and the green light. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.