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RuPaul, Gay Dating & The Dark Side of Drag Race: Rom-1

2026-10-2750:30

In this episode, we’re joined by musician, former RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant and queer artist Rom-1 (formerly known as Baby) for an honest and revealing conversation about the dark side of reality television, racism in the gay community, Black masculinity, cultural identity and his decision to walk away from drag. Romone opens up in detail about their experience on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, revealing why they really chose to leave the competition and the lasting impact it had on his menta...

Growing up Gay in Jordan, Israeli Pinkwashing & Gay Arab Identity : Hasan Kilani

2026-10-1301:01:37

In this episode, we’re joined by Palestinian-Jordanian queer activist and writer Hasan Kilani for an honest and open conversation about growing up gay in Jordan, LGBTQ+ life in the Middle East, Palestine, Israeli pinkwashing and the complicated relationship between sexuality, identity and political liberation. Hasan challenges the narratives often pushed about queer people in Arab and Muslim communities, particularly the argument that LGBTQ+ people shouldn't support Palestine because of homo...

Mixed-Race Identity, Colourism & Racial Fetishisation: Dr Chantelle Jessica Lewis

2026-09-2951:43

In this episode, we’re joined by sociologist, writer and researcher Dr Chantelle Lewis for a wide-ranging conversation about mixed-race identity, Blackness, whiteness, family, colourism and the complicated realities of growing up between different racial worlds. Chantelle takes us into her PhD research on Black mixed-race families who moved from multicultural cities into predominantly white suburban areas. She reflects on speaking to different generations within the same families and hearing...

Gay Hierarchies, Racial Fetishisation & Black Masculinity: Topher Campbell

2026-09-2254:10

In this episode, we’re joined by artist, filmmaker and activist Topher Campbell for a wide-ranging conversation about Black queer history, race, sexuality, masculinity, fetishisation and the experiences that shaped his understanding of identity. Topher takes us back to growing up in care before moving in with his Jamaican mother as a teenager, navigating religion, sexuality and eventually finding his way into London’s Black queer scene. He reflects on coming of age in the 80s and 90s, a time...

Code-Switching, Internalised Homophobia & Black Queer Identity: Laquarn Lewis

2026-09-1535:28

In this episode, we’re joined by actor Laquarn Lewis, known for *What It Feels Like for a Girl* and *Jamie Johnson*, for an honest conversation about growing up Black and gay, code-switching, masculinity and finding your place in a queer community that doesn’t always reflect your own experiences. Laquarn opens up about the reality of being a Black queer actor and why opportunities can still feel limited for people who don’t fit what the industry is looking for. We get into playing Lady Die i...

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Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend