ShoutOut Radio

Steffi chats to Katie Neeves of Cool 2B Trans; "I was assigned male at birth, based purely on my sex characteristics (as is still the established practice) and I was given the name of Martin. However, from my earliest memories at the age of around 3 or 4, my head and my heart were telling me something different to the label I had been given, as I felt the need to crossdress and this continued throughout my life. It always felt so right wearing girl’s and women’s clothes. I felt right. But then I would feel guilty about it as I knew it was socially unacceptable and afterwards, I would be consumed by feelings of guilt, disgust and self-loathing. It was a vicious cycle. I only accepted myself as a crossdresser in my mid-twenties and as soon as I accepted it, the problem disappeared. I was happy as a man who needed to crossdress for many years. I realised I had a condition called gender dysphoria which is a feeling of great unease about your head and your heart telling you are the opposite gender to the sex you were assigned at birth, however my gender dysphoria was satisfied by regular crossdressing".

Singer songwriter Ngaio, chats to Lara about their music and career, plus Bath Operatic are performing their new production, Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, Steffi chats to Director, Richard Pugh.

Jo Hartland is back on the show; an ex NHS Doctor now working in academia where they specialise in Health Justice.  Their work focuses on ways we can challenge discrimination and oppression in healthcare. They have received national awards for their activism, specifically in LGBTQIA health.Dr Jo Hartland (they/them) activist and author in the studio. Jo is an ex NHS Doctor now working in academia where they specialise in Health Justice.  Their work focuses on ways we can challenge discrimination and oppression in healthcare. They have received national awards for their activism, specifically in LGBTQIA health. PLUS; it's Black History Month and Queerstory looks back at its beginnings. AND that's not all, a brand new track from Queer artist, SEHO!

On this week's show, Andy talks to the organisers of, not just a local group, but one that going national. With meetups, friendships, events, it's "Lads Lads Lads". And it's nearly halloween. The team delves into the world of "spooky " well, ish, books.

Elias (14) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (14). Soon he realizes that he's truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander's heart. Director Anthony Shatteman marks his feature debut with Young Hearts that celebrates the joy of falling in love for the first time.  Lou Goosens won Best Male Performance In A Feature Film Award at Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Festival, where it also won Best Feature Award. We chat to Anthony. PLUS: 'Show Me The Gays'. All will be revealed when we interrogate Andy...

Bristol’s unapologetic LGBTQ+ podcast bringing you frontline stories, fierce debate, and joyful resistance. This week:   Gender Stories at Bristol Museum – art, identity, and trans joy Iris Prize 2025 – Berwyn Rowlands on queer film, Cardiff charm, and who’s tipped to win Bristol Green Party walkout – when allyship means leaving the room From creative protest to cultural powerhouses, we’re amplifying voices that refuse silence. Tune in for interviews, reflections, and the politics of showing up.  

This week we chat to Bobbi Pickard, digital creator, musician, singer song-writer and Trans Activist.

Sell-out Victoria Wood tribute show, Looking for Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, is returning for another hilarious and heartfelt tour. Homage to the late national treasure, this hysterical musical comedy invites devoted fans, and those less familiar, to relive Wood’s fantastic comedy and beloved music. In this wonderful journey of Wood’s remarkable legacy, she is brought to life on stage by Paulus the Cabaret Geek, who joins us on ShoutOut. He intertwines his own 1980s childhood memories with her treasured work. On the piano, Michael Roulston revitalises Wood’s iconic tunes on the piano, including the well-loved Ballad of Barry & Freda (Let’s Do It) and the classic It Would Never Have Worked, promising audiences a musical evening of laughter and warmth.  ALSO, we chat to Lewis Bear Brown;  After a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run, Love Quirks: A New Musical is making its long-awaited UK debut at The Other Palace Studio in London this autumn and the incredible cast has now been revealed! TikTok and Musical Theatre sensation Lewis Bear Brown (Pretty Woman the Musical, international tour) takes to the stage as Ryan, a queer, witty and whimsical serial dater. Lewis' endearing and playfully sarcastic videos have gained him over half a million followers on TikTok.

Red Sonya returns. Remember Conan The Barbarians side kick' She's back badder than ever... Steffi chats to Director MJ Bassett, PLUS, Martin Spellacey chats to Robin Prichard (no T) about David Bowie.

We chat to Simon Haines about his past present and future... Simon is an English actor and filmmaker best known for his roles as Malendol in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon Prime, 2022), Rod Reed in Murder Most Puzzling (Paramount/PBS/Channel 5, 2025) and Dr. Benjamin Smith in Litvinenko (ITV, 2022). As well as leading theatre roles in the West End and at the Dutch National Theatre and TV & film for Paramount, Universal, BBC, ITV and Netflix. PLUS, A brand-new one-night musical theatre concert will light up the Clapham Grand this summer. Created by TikTok star and theatre producer Patrick Lewin, Guts + Glitter is a bold, celebratory fundraising event that will spotlight queer joy, resilience and community, with all profits supporting LGBTQIA+ youth charities akt, Not A Phase and Just Like Us on Sunday 31st August.

This Week: Mattia De Luca is an Australian born, Award winning, Transgender Filmmaker. She has lived and worked all over the world and moved to the UK in January last year. This year Mattia has embarked on her biggest Directorial journey yet! In her new feature Documentary “ACE: As It’s Dealt”, Mattia tells the story of Ace, an extremely talented, young singer/songwriter, actor, model and immigrant, who also happens to be a transgender woman. She is a girl with a pair of lashes, high heels and a dream.  ALSO, we chat to Kalie about Lez Be Mindful, you could be off to the sun this coming October...

Bristol Pride Highlights, we chat to Ultra Nate, co writer of Free, Lem Springsteen and promotor and international DJ, Deli G... PLUS, Dom Idris introduces us to the new regular segment from Hidayah.

Cara and Kelly are Best Friends Forever For Life, we chat to Izzy and Scarlett... Isobel Thom, breakout star of the Globe’s radical I, Joan, brings their magnetic stage presence to this bold new play. As a non-binary actor whose portrayal of Joan of Arc redefined gender on a national stage, they can speak to themes of identity, girlhood and how we tell coming-of-age stories differently today. Scarlett Stitt, drag king performer (HAUS OF INTRUSIVE THOTS, Horrid Henry), offers sharp insights on gender performance, friendship politics and youth radicalisation. Darkly funny two-hander exploring girlhood, loyalty and the quiet creep of far-right ideologies in 2010s Britain. Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker 3) | 30 July – 25 August (not 18th) | 15:20

Want to know what to see this summer at the flicks' Steph from The Watershed gives us a run down, PLUS we're back at the Fringe with 'Funny Though' from stand-up Clare Noy AND, Dr Jo Hartland, Activist and author.

At The Edinburgh Fringe:  Alexis Sakellaris chats about how A Stan is Born ('), all will be revealed... PLUS, Funmi Adejobi chats about their luv of Clowns and the upcoming Fringe performance, FISH.

We chat to Mike Delamont about the perennial question... was god a drag queen' Including everything from Adam and Eve to Star Wars.  PLUS, 1857, we chat to Niall Moorjani about his play based around the Indian Uprising. Can you make a musical comedy out of something so horrific... Yes you can.

We chat to Deena from Hidayah about how they're helping Queer Muslims navigate families, friends and societies prejudices, also Danny Becker chats about Operation Mincemeat, a true story of daring do in the 2nd world war.

The LGBTQIA Iris Prize is back, Andy has a chat with the organisers, PLUS, we go to the Opera. Vie Boheme. Puccini's operatic skills are well know and this version of La Boheme is set in post WW1 1919 where being Gay, wasn't very well received. Unlock your Iris and go have a look.

Off to watch films with Queer Vision, we chat to Harriet about what's coming up. Also we chat to Matt from Bath Pride as they prepare for their second Pride day.

Penny The Pigeon Queen, we chat to celebrity Vegan and author, Paul J Burgess about his new book. AND we catch up with Daryn Carter from Bristol Pride about everything that's happening this year.