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We're here, we're queer, get into it! This is Queeriosity - a weekly radio show providing a voice for members of the queer community in Ireland, hosted by Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan.
Featuring LGBTQ news stories and entertainment stories from home and abroad in our Rainbow Roundup, interviews with extra special guests, a spotlight on issues and events happening across the country in our community spotlight and a nostalgic rush in Reeling In The Queers!
Queeriosity is a celebration of all things Queer from the four corners of Ireland and beyond!
Join Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan every Saturday from 12pm on Dublin City FM, as they host your brunch warm up!
Queeriosity is produced by Dublin City FM in partnership with LGBT Ireland.
If you would like to reach out to the show, you can email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie
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Back with another episode, Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan dive into the latest queer news and cultural happenings. From AI innovations for long-distance relationships to the saddest comedies, they break down the stories everyone is talking about. The duo also tackles recent scandals and key political updates, and sits down with Katie-Rose to chat about queer speed dating and friendship-focused meetups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley are back to give us everything in the LGBTQ+ world. We hear about convent girlfriends who ran away together (with the help of some small fires), the best up and coming events, and the latest online drama.They are joined this week by Jess as they try guess older queer slang based off a funny abbreviation or sound-alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley are asking the important questions: what’s the story with Punch the Monkey, what do gay rams have to do with anything and where does the Pope fit in?We chat with Kevin Johnson about stepping into the spotlight for GCN’s “So You Think You Can Drag” at The George and we highlight the incredible, often unsung heroic acts within our queer community.Curiosity, culture, and a bit of chaos; just how we like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hollywood cover-ups, Winter Olympic proposals and Queer Filmmaking?Emily and Ally are joined by writer James Hudson and director Liadán Roche to chat about their upcoming short film Hostile Architecture. Along the way, they unpack the era of lavender marriages, debate public proposals at the Winter Olympics and spotlight the queerest happenings in Dublin.Culture, controversy, and community! All in one episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, love, drama and queer culture collide. Emily and Ally unpack Olympic scandals (yes, the Norwegian bronze medalist too), Chappell Roan leaving her management and top queer events happening in Dublin. And because we love mixing serious and celebratory, the brilliant Gina Gillespie from Prosmetics joins to discuss their groundbreaking nipple restoration solutions. Valentine’s week just got a lot more interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From internet chaos to deeply personal journeys, this episode of Queeriosity covers it all. Emily Bradley & Ally Ryan break down the 227 Incident (aka the Xiao Zhan controversy) and explore the world of parasocial relationships, when admiration turns intense. The latest news from the Olympics and Grindr and a conversation with special guest Aoife O’Connor, writer of In Vitro at Bewley’s Café Theatre (Feb 2–21). Aoife opens up about her play and the realities of navigating IVF treatment as a queer person in Ireland. Equal parts curiosity, culture and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, Emily and Ally take a deep dive into the growing phenomenon of trans-investigating and unpack what’s happening in the USA when it comes to binders and trans healthcare.They’re joined by special guest Em Powell, a theatre actor, for a thoughtful conversation about American theatre, gender, labels and identity on and off the stage. Plus, the latest Dublin Queer Event Guide to keep you in the loop.Insightful, current, and unapologetically queer! This week’s episode has it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, Emily and Ally unpack the latest Beckham family drama, try to make sense of a truly bizarre Trump dog campaign and dive into the story of one of the wildest queer couples in history.They’re also joined by Lez Go Running, the Dublin-based LGBTQ+ friendly social running club all about community, connection and supportive meetups for every level. Plus, a handy queer event guide to keep your calendar full. Pop culture, chaos, and community; classic Queeriosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, Emily and Ally dive into all the Golden Globes buzz! From Wanda Sykes calling out Ricky Gervais, to Mark Ruffalo’s moments and the wild debate around Sydney Sweeney being “Trans-Investigated,” we’ve got the highlights you won’t want to miss.Special guest Amy Cassidy, host of Baby at @hysteriaireland, joins the conversation and yes… there’s even a segment on gay penguin love stories! It’s pop culture, queer perspectives and laughs all rolled into one episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of Queeriosity of 2026!Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan are back in the studio and kicking things off in style with special guest Anna O’Brien, the creative force behind the new queer magazine Roan.This week, we dive into queer publishing, learn about Irish playwright Brendan Behan, and hear Ally’s latest hot take. A fresh start, bold voices, and plenty of queer curiosity to begin the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Queeriosity is back with a New Year Special. Join us as we rewind through 2025, month by month, revisiting the moments that made us think, laugh, question, and grow. From powerful conversations and cultural shifts to unforgettable stories from across the queer spectrum, this episode wraps up the year’s biggest highlights in one reflective, celebratory listen. Whether you’ve been with us all year or you’re tuning in for the first time, this special is your perfect recap of 2025—through a proudly queer lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get ready for festive fun and a little friendly competition on this end-of-year episode of Queeriosity.Ally, Emily, and Jess are back in the studio with their much-anticipated Christmas Quiz, putting knowledge, nerves, and holiday spirit to the test. Expect laughs, surprises, and a few questionable answers along the way.They’re also joined by special guests Adam McBride and Anne Byrne from LGBT Ireland, who sit down with the team to reflect on what the organisation has been up to over the past year, the work they’ve been doing for the community, and what’s ahead.It’s a celebratory wrap-up filled with queerness, conversation, and Christmas chaos, the perfect way to close out the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s a new week and a fresh episode of Queeriosity!We dive headfirst into Heated Rivalry, the TV show that’s currently taking the community by storm, before unpacking the stigma that still surrounds untraditional Christmases and what the holidays can look like outside the norm.They also discuss Robin Ince stepping down from the BBC and unwrap the surprisingly queer origins of The Nutcracker (yes, really).Festive, thoughtful and just the right amount of chaotic! Press play and join the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s a new week and a brand-new episode of Queeriosity! This time we’re joined by artist Rosie O’Mahony, who shares how we can support local queer artists in the run-up to Christmas.Ally Ryan is finally back from Japan and is spilling all the cultural tea, the chaos and everything in between.We also dive into the big queer news stories of the week: the controversial SpunOut “move back in” discussion, the closure of Ireland’s National Gender Service waiting list and the bizarre case of the Irish postman charged with a hate crime after kicking a Pride Gnome.Tune in for art, outrage and a little festive queer cheer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, Emily Bradley is joined once again by Nicole O’Connor for your weekly dose of queer culture, community updates and the stories shaping LGBTQ+ life right now.We’re also thrilled to welcome special guest Bláithín de Burca, comedian, presenter and the chaotic genius behind Irish For Secks on RTÉ. Bláithín dives into the joy and importance of the Irish language, shares hilarious and heartfelt behind-the-scenes moments from the world of documentary-making and even teaches us a few essential queer Irish phrases.Expect laughs, learning and a lot of queer Gaeilge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity! while Ally continues the adventures in Asia, Emily is joined by Jess Carew to dive into the biggest, brightest and queerest stories of the week.We’re also thrilled to welcome special guest Sara Ribeiro, a Dublin-based poet and teacher launching Intrusive Thoughts, her new bilingual English/Portuguese poetry collection. Sara opens up about living with a disability, the themes of memory and migration woven through her work, and what it means to have a leg for every occasion.Tune in for laughs, language, lived experience, and a whole lot of queer curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New co-host alert! Nicole O’Connor jumps into the Queeriosity chair with Emily Bradley as we’re joined by the incredible Sasha Shame, co-founder of PlayNotFunny to talk about trans visibility and the upcoming Beach Ball.Plus, we dive into the latest queer headlines from trans representation in the UK, whether body positivity is still a healthy conversation and why Keith Urban covering Pink Pony Club has the community talking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pádraig Wilson McCarthy is back for this weeks episode! We’re chatting about the Hyrox Relay, a surprise gift – “Read with Pride,” and of course, our Minor Gay Grievances : the promo drought for Wicked Part 2 and Astrology.Plus, Emily chats in studio to actor and theatre maker Anthony Kinahan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, Emily and Ally are joined by Outhouse Fundraising Manager & Advocate John Mee about the centre’s services, daily events, and this year’s art auction. Plus, the duo host share their weekly dose of “Minor Gay Grievances,”, share their unknown Irish queer icons, and an important reminder that bi folks belong proudly in the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Queeriosity, Emily and Ally are joined by the fabulous drag queen Ariana Grindr.We are diving into the glittering history of drag icons who've paved the way plus, we unpack the latest Lily Allen and David Harbour drama.Tune into Queeriosity every Saturday at 12 on 103.2 Dublin City FM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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