Full Disclosure with Karen O'Leary

<p>Coming out ain’t easy. In Full Disclosure, some very brave, very brilliant, very famous and very queer Kiwis share their coming out journeys and struggles with Karen O’Leary. They divulge all sorts of personal insights - from the deep to the dark to the downright funny. When did they first know they were queer? Who did they tell first and why? How did their whānau and friends take their news? You’ll have to listen to find out!</p><p>Host: Karen O'Leary;</p><p>Creator and producer: Kate Langdon;</p><p>Associate producer: Jen Black;</p><p>Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha;</p><p>Executive producer: Chris Reed.</p>

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Host of Three's AM show, Ryan Bridge, shares his unique coming out story. Hear about the 'escape route' he planned before telling his parents, the particularly tricky conversation with his dad and the moment he was outed on live TV.

01-17
20:45

Coming Out Laughing with Tom Sainsbury

Comedian Tom Sainsbury shares his personal story of coming out. He explains why he identifies as “75% gay”, why he felt embarrassed coming out to his friends and why he’s always had a thing for He-Man.

01-18
21:01

Living Your Truth with Cassie Roma

The Apprentice Aotearoa's boss lady, Celebrity Treasure Island contestant and social media/brand guru opens up about her journey from being hetero and married with a child to coming out in her thirties, marrying her wife and living her truth.

01-19
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Navigating Coming Out And Culture with Chris Tse

Poet Laureate and Chinese New Zealander Chris Tse shares his story of coming out as an Asian man, the challenges he faced with an absence of role models and how he feared bringing shame on his family.

01-24
22:54

Why Bisexuality Gets A Bad Rap with Jodie Rimmer

Actress, voice performer and mother Jodie Rimmer shares her experience of living as a bisexual woman, busts some myths surrounding bisexuality, and discusses the importance of living with authenticity and creating a safer world for young queer people.

01-31
18:20

The Politics Of Sexuality with Grant Robertson

Hon Grant Robertson shares his experiences of coming out as a teenager in Dunedin in the late 1980s, the challenges still facing young gay and trans people and why we need to abolish sexual and gender identity stigmatisation and embrace difference.

02-07
18:56

Blasting Barriers And Stereotypes with Dean Hall

The founder and boss of global gaming development company Rocketwerkz shares his experiences of being out while serving in both the Royal NZ Air Force and NZ Army, and reveals what it’s like being an openly gay CEO in Aotearoa.

02-14
21:19

Being Outed But Staying Proud with Ali Mau

Journalist and broadcaster Ali Mau was publicly outed by print media in 2010. She shares the traumatic impact this had on herself, her partner and her whānau, and her thoughts on the stigma and harassment often faced by bisexual people in society.

02-21
23:43

Building A More Accepting Future with Phil Jamieson

Phil Jamieson shares his experience of being an openly gay young man working in the building industry in Aotearoa and how he was encouraged to leave high school due to his sexuality.

02-28
24:15

Dance The Shite Away with Eli Mathewson

Comedian Eli Mathewson broke boundaries when he appeared as half of the first same-sex couple on Dancing With The Stars. Eli shares his experience of growing up gay in a Christian home and learning to be comfortable with his sexuality.

03-07
21:54

BONUS: Personal Disclosure with Karen O’Leary and Kate Langdon

Full Disclosure host Karen O’Leary and creator-producer Kate Langdon turn the spotlight on themselves and share their own coming out journeys with each other.

03-14
35:09

BONUS: Talking The Big Stuff at Big Gay Out 2023

An incredible bunch of humans share the sofa and their coming out stories with Karen live at Big Gay Out 2023.

04-11
55:07

Full Disclosure Season 2 Trailer

Love a good coming out story? Full Disclosure is back for Season 2 with more brilliant and brave Kiwis and their coming-out stories. You won't want to miss it. Make sure you're following Full Disclosure to get the latest episodes as soon as they're out.

08-30
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Changing The Game with Campbell Johnstone

Campbell Johnstone shares his experiences of coming out as the first openly gay All Black. He opens up on the internal battles he faced with his sexuality and reveals what it’s been like navigating the huge media attention that followed his coming out.

09-04
25:47

The Art Of Not Giving A Shit with Urzila Carlson

Comedian Urzila Carlson was only 4 years old that she’d never have a husband and shares her views on why there’s no way in hell South Africa poisoned the All Blacks at the 1995 World Cup.

09-04
32:49

The Power In Being A Good Human with Matty McLean

TV presenter Matty McLean opens up about the years he spent suppressing his sexuality and the fear he felt coming out to his parents. He reveals why he’s a hard six on the Kinsey Scale and shares his views on using love and kindness to fight homophobia.

09-11
38:33

Finding Your Purpose On The Planet with Elizabeth Kerekere

Politician and LGBTQ activist and scholar Elizabeth KereKere reveals when she first knew she was takatāpui and discusses her lifetime of activism - from her involvement in protesting for Homosexual Law Reform in the late 1970s and early 1980s, to the banning of conversion practices in 2022 - and why activism is so important for creating change.

09-18
32:51

Why Coming Out Is A Special Thing with Chris Parker

Actor and comedian Chris Parker discusses the difference between sexuality and personality, why he’s never conformed to the stereotypical image of what a man should be, and how being on the cover of Gay Express magazine forced him to come out to his parents.

09-25
37:09

Running It Straight with Alice Soper

Freelance journalist and staunch advocate for women’s sport Alice Soper opens up on her path to self-acceptance and coming out in her late 20s, and deep dives into the stronghold gender and perception bias still have in women’s sport.

10-02
33:39

Conquering The Fear Of Coming Out with Mike Puru

Beloved broadcaster Mike Puru opens up about how and why he hid his sexuality for so long, what it was like growing up different in Gore and why he wishes he had come out sooner.

10-09
30:36

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