What, that Old Queen?!

WTOQ?! Episode 63 - Gods, poets & nose hair clippersRecorded Saturday 17th February 2024The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room in this podcast cut of their radio show. Even though the music is cut out, Tommy and Bernie are still in fine voice with their own brand of squiffy Queer chat light-heartedly looking at Queer life Quandaries at a certain age.This episode there are some Valentine's woes and some Grindr gripes, a visit to the Cabinet of Queeriosities to look at some Queer Ancient Gods and to revisit a classic interview with the wonderful Karen McCleod who shares how her Cabaret alter ego Barbara Brownskirt was born.And of course there are some classic new Quandaries tackled with wit over wisdom in the Queens of Agony section.If you'd like to listen to the original show including music click the link below:https://www.mixcloud.com/WTOQ/wtoq-on-the-radio-ep1-gods-poets-nose-hair-clippers/And here's a link to the playlist for this episode:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NYmpvIKDc4BKvhbjqrLyP?si=42033050e3344764Get WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via PayPal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Episode 62 - Full of Christmas Queer!Recorded Monday 4th December 2023The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room ready to spread all the Queermas Cheer! Tommy and Bernie delve deep into the Cabinet of Queeriosities to find the origins of Christmas in the Roman festival of Saturnalia.And you can hear them munching on treats in a seasonal Shnack Out of It!And as ever ther are interesting and lude Quandaries in the Queens of Agony section.So, join Tommy and Bernie for the Queer podcast of the season for the unique brand of seasonal squiffy Queer chat that is What, That Old Queen?!Have a fabulous Queermas from all of us on the WTOQ?! Team! Get WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via PayPal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Episode 61 - Springer SpecialRecorded Friday 14th April 2023The Old Queens are back for a spring special - Jump into the Throne Room with Tommy & Bernie for another blast of their own brand of squiffy Queer chat. Shnack Out of It is back. Plus a new feature Hypochondriac’s Corner! They also chat about a possessed television.Thn they are joined by the beautiful Queer circus artist and performance maker Sadiq Ali, who talks about his latest show The Chosen Haram which is touring now. Sadiq shares how he devised this beautiful and personal show which focuses on the impacts of gay shame, drugs, chemsex, faith and addiction and how these can become barriers in our desire to find sexual freedom, define our identities and ultimately find love.https://www.sadiqsadiq.com/twitter:@_sadiqsadiqinsta@_sadiqsadiqThe Chosen Haram Tour DatesQuandaries in the Queens of Agony section include matching on Geeks and Hunks can they be a thing, the trouble with IBS and Bottoming, Gay Divorcees, the rules of open relationships and having a crush on a mouse man.Get this rare fix of the Old Queens and get an earful of Tommy and Bernie's Springer Special!Get WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via PayPal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Episode 60 - Lonely this QueermasRecorded Wednesday 14th December 2022It's a bit lonely in the Throne Room this Queermas as none of our guests turned up for our party. However not deterred The Old Queens muster up some Queermas Cheer and chat about the Traitors TV Show, Christmas traditions and unusual Yuletide fayre from around the world all as they are Shnacking Out on snack from their usual supermarket haunt.Quandaries in the Queens of Agony section include matching on Tinder with a work colleague, preferring romance over sex, not being into Sexting and what's your favourite Christmas Kink.So, join Tommy and Bernie for one last time this season for their unique brand of seasonal squiffy Queer chat.Have a fabulous Queermas from all of us on the WTOQ?! Team! Get WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via PayPal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Episode 59 - Ménage à Everything!Recorded Thursday 24th November 2022As we are on the cusp of the Festive season the Old Queens talk about how Christmas can be a difficult time for Queer people and what we can do to make the Yuletide Gayer! They also talk about Dickie Beau's phenomenal show SHOWMANISM.Then Tommy and Bernie are joined in the Throne Room by Caleb Parkin former Bristol City Poet and self-pronounced day-glo Queero techno eco poet. Together they talk about his work Poetry, the theraputic value of writing and being Eco.https://www.calebparkin.com/https://twitter.com/CalebParkinQuandaries in the Queens of Agony section include spiral story dreams, Gay men being atrracted to Trans men, private pics on secondhand tech and the Queerest star sign!So as you think about putting those decs up, let the salubrious sounds of the Old Queens bubble away in the corner and entertain you. Get WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via PayPal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 58 - Doing the CharlestonRecorded Wednesday 9th November 2022 The Old Queens are back (after an extra week’s break) lounging in the Throne room to talk Cleaning, TV, Grindr and loving your own body image.Then they go all highbrow as they are joined by the Wonderful Darren Clarke the great curator of Charleston house which was home to the Bloomsbury Set. Together they talk about the house, its Queer historical inhabitants in particular Duncan Grant and how a recent gift of his erotic drawings saved Charleston from ending in oblivion. Also, how Darren became an integral part of Charleston House today. https://www.charleston.org.uk/https://www.instagram.com/charlestontrust/https://twitter.com/CharlestonTrust At the Top of the show Bernie and Tommy discuss this article How to accept and love your appearance by Peter Minkoffhttps://queer-voices.com/how-to-accept-and-love-your-appearance/ And the Quandaries in the Queens of Agony section cover jealousy, sex chatter, climactic surprises in mid-life and sensual acts other than sex. Let the Old Queens quizzical Queer chat wash over you...Get WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via PayPal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 57 - Pecific RimRecorded Monday 17th October 2022 Tommy is back in the Throne room with Bernie and there gorgeous and talented special guest is Dickie Beau. Together they talk about his new theatre piece SHOWMANISM which will be at the Ustinov Studio in Bath from 11th Nov to 10th Dec this year.  Other topics covered are the transcendence of theatre performances, Molly Houses, Oscar WIld, Quentin Crisp, Neil Gaiman and so much more At the Top of the show Bernie and Tommy discuss this article 21 top tips for rimming by Alexander Cheves:https://www.advocate.com/sexy-beast/2018/6/13/21-rimming-tips-everyone-should-know?utm_source=out.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_module#media-gallery-media-23 And the Quandaries in the Queens of agony section cover changing sexual tastes with age, masc subs, are Queers naturally artistsic and what's agreat date. Let the Old Queens quintessential Queer chat wash over you...Get WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via paypal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fabulouse Dickie Beau joins Tommy & Bernie in the Throne Room in Episode 57 Released Sunday 23rd October 2022! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 56 - The Dorking CockRecorded Wednesday 5th October 2022 Bernie is the only Old Queen in the Throne Room this episode but Tommy's definitely there in spirit and never fear his very high slingbacks arefilled by honorary Old Queen the great Peter Baker who zooms in from Majorca to be our special guest/presenter for this episode. Together Bernie & Peter discuss Majorca’s gay scene, La Veneno, The Dahmer tv series, shame and this article on Bottoming by Alexander Cheves:https://www.out.com/sex/2022/8/31/gay-sex-ed-new-tips-happier-healthier-bottoming#media-gallery-media-5 They also chat about Peters time in The Only Fools and Horses musical and what he's up to next and navigate the Queer Quandaries of this weeks Queens of Agony section which include clingy relationships, being nervous about nudes, musicals and dentists and Tommy telepathically manages to put his twopenneth into the answers. SO sit back, relax and gear up for an hour of Queer chat..Get WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via paypal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 55 - All Clapped Out!Recorded Wednesday 22nd September 2022The Old Queens are finally back in the Throne Room as they navigate their first episode in nine months to celebrate their 3rd Birthday!Topics of discussion this episode are the writings of Lytton Strachey the infamous Queer writer of the Bloomsbury set.Then they are joined by Sexual Health Advisor and Therapist Nate Speare to discuss and normalise the interesting and slightly squeamish subject of STI's.And there are a whole stack of Queer Quandaries for the Old Queens and Nate to cast their eyes over in a Super Queens of Agony section.So, layback, grab that tub of ointment and sooth yourself with the dulcet tones of Queer conversation from the Old Queens...https://plus.acast.com/s/62422591d0bc540012a015eeGet WTOQ?! Without ads, early access and extra features via ACAST+https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen Or you can support in other ways by making a donation via paypal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon.Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 54 - DethronedRecorded February 2021Unfortunately due to current circumstances we couldn't bring you the planned Yuletide episode this year. However we have a special gift for you...Ever wondered what happens at the after pod party? Well you are exclusively invited to our first and only episode (So far) of Dethroned with the gorgeous John Thomas on general release for the first time.So travel back in time to February 2021 and hear John, Tommy & Bernie have more candid chat on parties, "It's a Sin", LGBTQ spaces and so much more. The T is spilled all over the place. So prick up your ears and devour this extra morsel of What, that Old Queen?! Dethroned!If you like what you hear and want us to keep going, please support us if you can by making a donation via paypal, buying some WTOQ?! Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon. Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq   Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 53 - What, JUST those Old Queens?!Recorded Wednesday 1st December 2021The Old Queens are doing it Old School in the Throne Room as they navigate this episode without a special guest. To compensate for this some of our favourite features are back!Tommy & Bernie enter the murky depths of the Cabinet of Queeriosities to seek out the top period drama Queer films to check out this season.Then they get their tentacles into a fishy Shnack Out of It!!Finally in a slightly extended Queens of Agony they delve into Quandary topics including when to spring a surprise gift on a date, why is it difficult to share feelings with Queer friends, sex in unusual places, when to change your scent and rimming & kissing.So grab your mouthwash or a dirty martini and bask in an episode of just the Old Queens!  If you like what you hear and want us to keep going, please support us if you can  by  making a donation via paypal, buying some WTOQ?!  Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon. Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 52 - Just the Tip...Recorded Tuesday 23 November 2021 It's all getting a bit festive in the Throne Room as Bernie & Tommy chat about when Harry met Santa and kick off Advent with a seasonal Shnack Out Of it!When Harry met SantaThen the sweet and sexy Harry Clayton Wright joins the Old Queens to talk "Sex Education", "You Otter Know" and so much more. Harry also joins in answering Quandaries including when to invest in a date, how do you define friends with benefits, what makes good sex and rating your dates!http://hcw.horse/Harry's Xmas PlaylistYou Otter KnowSo grab a glass of mulled wine or vimtoe and join the Old Queens as they kick off the festive season with just the tip!If you like what you hear and want us to keep going, please support us if you can  by  making a donation via paypal, buying some WTOQ?!  Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon. Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 51 - Secrets, Kagools and Dame Denchy RulesRecorded Thursday 4th November 2021 Meanwhile back in the Throne room, Tommy and Bernie are talking about straight  identifying men having sex with men, as you do , and how personal identity is effected by sexual identity.Then the Old Queens are joined by accomplished writer and all round gorgeous person Karen McLeod who talks about her books, her early career, how the events of her past have informed her adulthood and how her alter ego Barbara Brownskirt came into existence. http://www.karenmcleod.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/barbarabrownskirt/Then some group therapy is offered in the Throne room for quandaries surrounding, flat butts, advice for a 30 year old, discovering a partners secret and are all attractive people just flirting with us all the time?It's a mega meaty episode so grab a bottle and join us in the Throne Room for some top notch Queer banter!If you fancy hearing our Bernie narrating some spooky tales this winter - listen to his latest Audiobook narration - Sometimes you just kill the wrong people by Giles Ekins.If you like what you hear and want us to keep going, please support us if you can  by  making a donation via paypal, buying some WTOQ?!  Merchandise buying us a Kofi or by becoming a Patreon. Follow the links below:https://ko-fi.com/thatoldqueenhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoq  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTOQ?! Ep 50 - Plan BRecorded Monday 25th October 2021 It's all getting rather spooky in the Throne Room for this years Halloween special.Tommy and Bernie discuss The spirits and how ghosts share many attributes with the Queer community. Then the Old Queens crumble for the fabulous Lorraine Bowen - who discusses her career, her move to Eastbourne and even serenades Tommy and Bernie with a few international tunes.https://lorrainebowen.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/lorrainebowen707/https://www.tiktok.com/@crumbleladyLorraine then joins in with answering some of the Queer Quandaries in the Queens of Agony section covering such topics as interference from beyond the grave, relocating later in life, sex with clients an hating Adele.So stop bobbing for apples for a 70mins, mix yourself a brain drain and join the spooky shenanigans in the Throne Room this Halloween. If you fancy hearing our Bernie narrating some spooky tales this Halloween - listen to his latest Audiobook narration - Sometimes you just kill the wrong people by Giles Ekins. If you like what you hear and want us to keep going, please support us if you can  by  making a donation via paypal, buying some WTOQ?!  Merchandise or by becoming a Patreon. Follow the links below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/hosted_button_id=ZUP5YXG874H4Qhttps://www.paypal.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wtoqhttps://teespring.com/stores/what-that-old-queen    Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/what-that-old-queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.