Being LGBTQ
290 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 55 ratingsBeing 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!
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Being LGBTQ Episode 21
June 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBAustralia'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 ...
Being LGBTQ Episode 21 Andy Brennan
June 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBAustralia'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 expe...
Being LGBTQ Episode 20 Pulse Remembrance
June 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBA 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 y...
Being LGBTQ Episode 19 Anderton Park
June 07, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week Sam is joined by Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson the head teacher of Anderton Park Primary School in Birmingham, U.K. which has been the scene of anti-LGBTQ protests against the schools teaching of LGBTQ relationships. The protests have been going on for over 2 months now and the school has now got an injunction to prevent protests directly outside the school gates. Sarah tells us about the emotional distress the protests have caused to staff, pupils and parents and what the next s...
Being LGBTQ Episode 19
June 07, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week Sam is joined by Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson the head teacher of Anderton Park Primary School in Birmingham, U.K. which has been the scene of anti-LGBTQ protests against the schools teaching of LGBTQ relationships. The protests have been going on for over 2 months now and the school has now got an injunction to prevent protests directly outside the school gates. Sarah tells us about the emotional distress the protests have caused to staff, pupils and parents and what the next steps are...
Being LGBTQ Episode 18
May 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThis 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 ...
Being LGBTQ Episode 18 Hazell Dean
May 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThis 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 be...
Being LGBTQ Episode 17
May 24, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week we chat to gay Primary School teacher Ian Eagleton from Essex (UK) about bullying in schools and the impact it can have in later life. Ian also discusses LGBTQ inclusive education, recent protests against it and his new iPad app 'The Reading Realm' which aims to get more children reading again. Will Lanting from Australia joins us to talk about his podcast series the GLLO Show on LGBT radio station Joy 94.9 which Will does in partnership with the Victoria Police. The show looks at...
Being LGBTQ Episode 17 Will Lanting
May 24, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week we chat to gay Primary School teacher Ian Eagleton from Essex (UK) about bullying in schools and the impact it can have in later life. Ian also discusses LGBTQ inclusive education, recent protests against it and his new iPad app 'The Reading Realm' which aims to get more children reading again. Will Lanting from Australia joins us to talk about his podcast series the GLLO Show on LGBT radio station Joy 94.9 which Will does in partnership with the Victoria Police. The show ...
Being LGBTQ Episode 16
May 17, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn a packed episode of Being LGBTQ we chat to our LGBTQ music artist of the week Furillostar from Flint in Michigan about his music and the Flint water crisis, which still impacts local people to this day. Raymond Woolford author of 'The Last Queen of Scotland' joins us to talk about his book detailing the life of Kath Duncan in the early 1900's, Raymond believes Kath has been erased from history and is the greatest UK civil rights activist of the last 100 years. In light of protests agai...
Being LGBTQ Episode 16 Raymond Woolford
May 17, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn a packed episode of Being LGBTQ we chat to our LGBTQ music artist of the week Furillostar from Flint in Michigan about his music and the Flint water crisis, which still impacts local people to this day. Raymond Woolford author of 'The Last Queen of Scotland' joins us to talk about his book detailing the life of Kath Duncan in the early 1900's, Raymond believes Kath has been erased from history and is the greatest UK civil rights activist of the last 100 years. In light of prote...
Being LGBTQ Episode 15
May 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBThis 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...
Being LGBTQ Episode 15 Robert Greene
May 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBThis 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. Al...
Being LGBTQ Episode 14 Trans Entertainment Network
May 03, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBThis 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 re...
Being LGBTQ Episode 14
May 03, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBThis 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 representa...
Being LGBTQ Episode 13 Gay Agony Uncle
April 28, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThis week we are joined by the Gay Agony Uncle for our monthly life and relationship advice segment. We chat to him about app addiction and when to realise if we are perhaps using our mobile devices and apps such as Grindr too much and what we can do if we feel like we need to change our behaviours. Also - Toni Priore joins is. When Tony was in her 40's, after having relationships with men and having children, she realised that she had feelings for a female co-worker. Toni explains h...
Being LGBTQ Episode 13
April 28, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThis week we are joined by the Gay Agony Uncle for our monthly life and relationship advice segment. We chat to him about app addiction and when to realise if we are perhaps using our mobile devices and apps such as Grindr too much and what we can do if we feel like we need to change our behaviours. Also - Toni Priore joins is. When Tony was in her 40's, after having relationships with men and having children, she realised that she had feelings for a female co-worker. Toni explains how she a...
Being LGBTQ Episode 12
April 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we are joined by Serita Blake, who is a black lesbian police officer from the UK, Serita talks about the lack of black lesbian representation in society and in the media. Author and Lawyer Josh Scheinert from Toronto, Canada joins us to talk about his book 'The Order of Nature', set in Gambia the novel follows an American and a Gambian, navigating an environment where their love is illegal, which is made even more topical by the fact that Brunei recently introduced new anti-LGBTQ...
Being LGBTQ Episode 12 Serita Blake
April 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we are joined by Serita Blake, who is a black lesbian police officer from the UK, Serita talks about the lack of black lesbian representation in society and in the media. Author and Lawyer Josh Scheinert from Toronto, Canada joins us to talk about his book 'The Order of Nature', set in Gambia the novel follows an American and a Gambian, navigating an environment where their love is illegal, which is made even more topical by the fact that Brunei recently introduced new an...
Being LGBTQ Episode 11 Anthony Carter
April 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBThis week author and speaker Anthony Carter joins us to talk about mental health among gay black men, and the challenges they face in terms of homophobia and racism. Our LGBTQ Artist of the Week is Martel Star who joins Sam to chat about his latest projects, and the meanings behind his lyrics, including his latest EP Emerald City. Also - Sam opens up about his experiences with Twitter trolls and trying to hold elected officials to account with regards to homophobic protests against ...
Being LGBTQ Episode 11
April 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBThis week author and speaker Anthony Carter joins us to talk about mental health among gay black men, and the challenges they face in terms of homophobia and racism. Our LGBTQ Artist of the Week is Martel Star who joins Sam to chat about his latest projects, and the meanings behind his lyrics, including his latest EP Emerald City. Also - Sam opens up about his experiences with Twitter trolls and trying to hold elected officials to account with regards to homophobic protests against LGBTQ in...
Being LGBTQ Episode 10
April 05, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBOn the 10th episode of Being LGBTQ we are joined by Author and Huff Post blogger Suzanne DeWitt Hall who has wrote a series of LGBTQ inclusive picture books 'Rumplepimple' about a naughty terrier with two Mom's. We chat about the book and talk about recent protests over LGBTQ inclusive education in the UK. Our LGBTQ music artist of the week is Sev7en Taylor, who joins us to talk about staying authentic in the music industry. Gage Oxley from Oxygen Films joins us to talk about LGBTQ film 'Wre...
Being LGBTQ Episode 10 Suzanne DeWitt Hall
April 05, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBOn the 10th episode of Being LGBTQ we are joined by Author and Huff Post blogger Suzanne DeWitt Hall who has wrote a series of LGBTQ inclusive picture books 'Rumplepimple' about a naughty terrier with two Mom's. We chat about the book and talk about recent protests over LGBTQ inclusive education in the UK. Our LGBTQ music artist of the week is Sev7en Taylor, who joins us to talk about staying authentic in the music industry. Gage Oxley from Oxygen Films joins us to talk about LGBTQ f...
Being LGBTQ Episode 9 Cameron Hawthorn
March 29, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week, host Sam Wise addresses the continued protests over LGBTQ inclusive education in the U.K. and taking the decision to cancel a planned counter protest and the harassment faced by LGBTQ advocates online. Our LGBTQ music artist of the week is Cameron Hawthorn, who has released a music video 'Dancing in the Living Room' with an LGBTQ theme. We also speak with Pastor Bailey Brawner from the United Methodist Church about asexuality and how the church still has a long way to go i...
Being LGBTQ Episode 9
March 29, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week, host Sam Wise addresses the continued protests over LGBTQ inclusive education in the U.K. and taking the decision to cancel a planned counter protest and the harassment faced by LGBTQ advocates online. Our LGBTQ music artist of the week is Cameron Hawthorn, who has released a music video 'Dancing in the Living Room' with an LGBTQ theme. We also speak with Pastor Bailey Brawner from the United Methodist Church about asexuality and how the church still has a long way to go in terms ...
Being LGBTQ Episode 8
March 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBOn Being LGBTQ episode 8 we speak to Melissa Georges a transgender woman from Chicago Illinois who joins us the talk about her journey from first realising she was transgender at an early age. Elizabeth Graham from Aces NYC, a group based in New York City for those who identify as asexual gives us a master class in asexuality and talks about what the group has planned for World Pride in June. And - our LGBTQ Artist of the Week this week is John Flanagan, who talks about his latest projects a...
Being LGBTQ Episode 8 Trans In Chicago
March 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBOn Being LGBTQ episode 8 we speak to Melissa Georges a transgender woman from Chicago Illinois who joins us the talk about her journey from first realising she was transgender at an early age. Elizabeth Graham from Aces NYC, a group based in New York City for those who identify as asexual gives us a master class in asexuality and talks about what the group has planned for World Pride in June. And - our LGBTQ Artist of the Week this week is John Flanagan, who talks about his latest pr...
Being LGBTQ Episode 7
March 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week we debate Pride festivals, how they’ve changed and if they’re overly sexualised with LGBTQ writer Ben Thompson, as the debate over what Pride means in the modern era continues. Also – we start our road to the 2020 US Presidential election coverage, we’re joined by Emma Ramos from Eudaimonia to discuss all the latest news, including who has decided to run for the Democratic nomination, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg the openly gay Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Later on we are joined...
Being LGBTQ Episode 7 The Meaning of Pride
March 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week we debate Pride festivals, how they’ve changed and if they’re overly sexualised with LGBTQ writer Ben Thompson, as the debate over what Pride means in the modern era continues. Also – we start our road to the 2020 US Presidential election coverage, we’re joined by Emma Ramos from Eudaimonia to discuss all the latest news, including who has decided to run for the Democratic nomination, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg the openly gay Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Later on we ar...
Being LGBTQ Episode 6
March 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week on Being LGBTQ Sam talks about recent protests at Parkfield School, a local school in his area which has faced protests from parents, who are against LGBTQ inclusive education. Karen from Karen and the Sorrows is our LGBTQ music artist of the week and Rafaella Gunz from Gay Star News joins us to talk about STI stigma. Sam talks about launching SAFC LGBTQ, a supporters club for LGBTQ people and allies who support Sunderland Football Club in the United Kingdom. Sam talks about the nu...
Being LGBTQ Episode 6 Rafaella Gunz
March 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week on Being LGBTQ Sam talks about recent protests at Parkfield School, a local school in his area which has faced protests from parents, who are against LGBTQ inclusive education. Karen from Karen and the Sorrows is our LGBTQ music artist of the week and Rafaella Gunz from Gay Star News joins us to talk about STI stigma. Sam talks about launching SAFC LGBTQ, a supporters club for LGBTQ people and allies who support Sunderland Football Club in the United Kingdom. Sam talks abou...
Being LGBTQ Episode 5 The Milk Turing Project
March 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBOn this weeks episode our LGBTQ Artist of the week is a 7 piece band mainly made up of transgender members - Sarah and the Safe Word! Sarah joins us to talk about the band, appearing on the last season of 'The Originals' and how they make sure their concerts are a safe space for LGBTQ people. Author N.S.S Jacobs joins us to talk about 'Ever I Saw Your Face', a book which originates in the afterlife and involves a love story between Harvey Milk and Alan Turing which involves a robot b...
Being LGBTQ Episode 5
March 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBOn this weeks episode our LGBTQ Artist of the week is a 7 piece band mainly made up of transgender members - Sarah and the Safe Word! Sarah joins us to talk about the band, appearing on the last season of 'The Originals' and how they make sure their concerts are a safe space for LGBTQ people. Author N.S.S Jacobs joins us to talk about 'Ever I Saw Your Face', a book which originates in the afterlife and involves a love story between Harvey Milk and Alan Turing which involves a robot baby and ...
Being LGBTQ Episode 4 Becoming Rylee
February 22, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week on Being LGBTQ we speak to Danielle Johnson who's 7 year-old daughter Rylee is transgender. We discuss Rylee's journey and peoples reaction to her transition which has sometimes resulted in discrimination particularly online. Welsh author Jack S. Strange chats to us about his new book and why he chose to make the book centred on a gay detective and how important more LGBTQ. Meanwhile LGBTQ Artist of the Week Smashby joins us to talk about confidence, music and performing a...
Being LGBTQ Episode 4
February 22, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week on Being LGBTQ we speak to Danielle Johnson who's 7 year-old daughter Rylee is transgender. We discuss Rylee's journey and peoples reaction to her transition which has sometimes resulted in discrimination particularly online. Welsh author Jack S. Strange chats to us about his new book and why he chose to make the book centred on a gay detective and how important more LGBTQ. Meanwhile LGBTQ Artist of the Week Smashby joins us to talk about confidence, music and performing at Pride ...
Being LGBTQ Episode 3
February 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week the podcast is themed around LGBTQ youth and coming out. Emma Ramos from the 'Love is Love' project joins us to tell us about the campaign which is raising money for LGBTQ charity 'The Trevor Project' in the United States. We're also joined by two teenagers who are currently struggling to tell their families about their sexuality, David Torres from Mexico and Madison Bisek from Minnesota, United States. Also: Sam reviews 'gay conversion therapy' movie Boy Erased and we chat with Je...
Being LGBTQ Episode 3 Coming Out
February 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week the podcast is themed around LGBTQ youth and coming out. Emma Ramos from the 'Love is Love' project joins us to tell us about the campaign which is raising money for LGBTQ charity 'The Trevor Project' in the United States. We're also joined by two teenagers who are currently struggling to tell their families about their sexuality, David Torres from Mexico and Madison Bisek from Minnesota, United States. Also: Sam reviews 'gay conversion therapy' movie Boy Erased and we chat...
Being LGBTQ Episode 2
February 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBIn another packed episode of Being LGBTQ we speak to our LGBTQ 'Music Artist of the Week' Davis Mallory about his upcoming projects and time on MTV's 'The Real World Denver'. Queer author and teacher Alex Harrow joins us to discuss their pronouns and how their students respond to gender neutrality. Also: The editor of a new gay news website 'Queer News', Ryan Houston talks about why he started the project and journalistic standards in the LGBTQ community. And finally: the Gay Agony Uncle sto...
Being LGBTQ Episode 2 Davis Mallory
February 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBIn another packed episode of Being LGBTQ we speak to our LGBTQ 'Music Artist of the Week' Davis Mallory about his upcoming projects and time on MTV's 'The Real World Denver'. Queer author and teacher Alex Harrow joins us to discuss their pronouns and how their students respond to gender neutrality. Also: The editor of a new gay news website 'Queer News', Ryan Houston talks about why he started the project and journalistic standards in the LGBTQ community. And finally: the Gay Agony U...
Being LGBTQ Episode 1
February 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBThe launch episode of the NEW podcast for the LGBTQ community. In this episode Sam speaks to LGBTQ Country Music artist Brandon Stansell and the Director of LGBTQ short film 'Dominant Chord', Jeremy Leroux. Also: Jay from Germany stops by to speak about being non-binary and filing a petition to get gender removed from their passport and Queer writer Alicia Sophia talks about her debut novel and living with mental health.