The Outtakes

What do you call it? 🤭💖How about a fabulous time with the amazing @bethmaymccarthy who chatted to us live after her performance on the #NSP2024 Main Stage! 🤩If you’re missing the festival vibes, check out the latest episode of #TheOuttakes, to get your #StudentPride fix 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Hear Beth chat about pride performances, her explosive social media presence, and her passion for oral hygiene in an adrenaline-powered interview after rocking out our Main Stage 🌟🎸The Outtakes is a National Student Pride podcast created by:Ben Court - Host and ProducerKatie Hill - Producer and EditorNils Perez Codesal - Editor Vismaya Kulkarni - Podcast Engagement Officer 

On Saturday 24th February, Suzi Ruffell graced National Student Pride's Main Stage in a headline interview with the true stunt queen of Queen's Heath, Joe Lycett!They delve into the multitude of Joe's political exploits, including shredding "£10,000" on TV and changing his name to Hugo Boss. The fabulous pair also chat cancel culture, queer representation in comedy, and some unconventional seaside activities. Catch up on all our festival highlights on our Instagram @studentpride and our YouTube channel @Student Pride. Content warning: this episode contains strong language. The Outtakes is a National Student Pride podcast.

Dive into the world of LGBTQ+ advocacy in sports with our next guest, Devin Ibanez! 🏉Join us on #TheOuttakes as we delve into Devin’s journey of navigating the closet during the height of his sporting career and breaking barriers as the first major league rugby player to come out as gay 🌈Devin also shares his journey of finding love across the pond and settling into life in the UK. Plus he'll give us his take on whats in and out for 2024!!And that’s not all…Ever wondered what fuels an athlete’s success? Hint: It might involve an extensive energy drink collection that would make your local corner shop jealous! 😂⚡️As always, get ready for some laughs and insightful conversations!Tune in for another stacked episode you won't want to miss! 🎬

Get ready to kick off Season 2 of The Outtakes podcast with a bang! 🌈🎬Our first guest, @charlie_craggs, is bringing the sass and sauce as we dive into trans identity, red carpet glam, and curry sauce stains! 🏳️‍🌈Tune in for all the LGBTQ+ goodness you’ve been waiting for, plus some spicy chat that’ll leave you craving more! 🔥And if you want some more of Charlie in your life, come on down to #StudentPride 2024 on 23-25th Feb and see our main stage hostess with the mostess 💅Content warning: this episode contains references to suicide, transphobia, and grief.The Outtakes is a National Student Pride podcast created by:Ben Court - Host and ProducerKatie Hill - Producer and EditorNils Perez Codesal - Editor Vismaya Kulkarni - Podcast Engagement Officer

🌈 Get ready to tune in to "The Outtakes" podcast, where we're diving deep into the world of LGBTQ+ empowerment! 🎙️ Join us as we sit down with Adam Barkes, the Associate Director of Education, Youth & Sport at Stonewall, for an enlightening conversation.In this episode, we'll be exploring the crucial work of safeguarding LGBTQ+ individuals in education and empowering them to embrace their authentic selves. We'll discuss recent policies and legislation aimed at creating safe spaces in education and the significance of representation in both the curriculum and the culture of schools and colleges.We'll also dive into the impact of historical events like Section 28, and the importance of political activism in driving positive change for LGBTQ+ rights. Adam will share insights on the invaluable role of queer educators in shaping the educational landscape and the support systems that enable them to bring their true, authentic selves to work.Join us as we uncover the transformative power of inclusive teaching practices, and how they contribute to students' well-being and academic success. We'll also explore exciting initiatives like the Young Futures Project—a digital platform empowering LGBTQ+ youth—and Stonewall's collaborations with student groups to foster inclusive environments through inclusion training.Don't miss this inspiring episode of "The Outtakes" as we celebrate LGBTQ+ advocacy, discuss the importance of representation, and uncover the impactful work being done to empower LGBTQ+ individuals in education. Together, let's embrace a future where everyone can thrive and be celebrated for who they truly are. 🏳️‍🌈✨

After a short break, The Outtakes is back! On this week's episode, we are joined by Varuna Srinivasan. Varuna is a sexual health expert, content creator and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, who uses her digital platform to make sexual health education and empowerment more accessible to POC communities. Through the wonders of a Transatlantic Zoom call, Varuna spills the tea on being a sexually empowered queer person growing up in a conservative South Asian community, Biphobia and the challenges Bi+ people face both in and outside the community, as well as the importance of positive representation for Bisexual and POC folks. We'll also be dissecting and disseminating some of the myths and misinformation surrounding sex, sexuality, gender and relationships. So strap in and click play... This is an episode you don't want to miss!!!  Follow Varuna on all socials @drvarunasrinivasan

Queer creator and TikTok star Max Hovey takes a seat on our sofa to dish the dirt on how he traded in life as a “Facetuned Insta gay” for self-love and a renewed sense of purpose.Tune in as Max shares how he intends to use his platform to be a voice for the underrepresented and eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health and body positivity. He also spills the tea on the darker side of influencer culture, wanting to become an influencer for all the wrong reasons, only to find true success when he started to share his authentic self.Max shares all in this candid (and juicy) episode of The Outtakes!

Best-selling author and trans activist Juno Dawson joins us for our very first episode of The Outtakes. Juno doesn’t hold back when discussing her love for The Spice Girls and the transformative role they’ve played in her life, university’s ability to provide an opportunity for escapism and reinvention, and the “massive disconnect” between trans representation in the media and real-life perceptions of trans people. We're starting this podcast off with a bang. You don't want to miss this!

 *TW*Tradition, religion, and culture all play a part in our lives and sometimes it's not for the good. Foyez, a young gay man and recent graduate, shares his story about surviving two exorcisms and leaving his family to start living his authentic and non-apologetic life. He talks about how he is now finding balance in his sexuality, identity and religion after living a double life and eventually being forced to come out to his Muslim family. *Please note that this episode comes with a Trigger Warning. Mentions of physical and mental abuse. Listeners discretion is advised* We are National Student Pride, a not for profit organisation run by students for LGBTQ+ young people. Since 2005 we have organised a joyous and diverse annual festival, a celebration and coming together of our community, but also a safe space for queer youth to explore activism, career avenues and the opportunity to connect with peers from across the UK. We're back in person in London for 2022, with our weekend long festival taking place from 8-10 April at the University of Westminster and G-A-Y venues. Free tickets and weekend wristbands are available from www.studentpride.co.uk and you can keep up to date with all our news across socials with the handle @studentpride

*TW* In this episode Celine and Reagan chat with Mo, a Trans Refugee from the Middle East. Mo talks about his experience with exploring and finding his identity while living in the Middle East and how a trip to the UK opened his eyes to a better life.  After escaping his family and talking with authorities Mo went into foster care. He now lives in the UK, studying at University and continues to grow and thrive. Listen to his story now, learn new perspectives, and feel inspired!*Please note that this episode comes with a Trigger Warning. Mentions of physical and mental abuse. Listeners discretion is advised*We are National Student Pride, a not for profit organisation run by students for LGBTQ+ young people. Since 2005 we have organised a joyous and diverse annual festival, a celebration and coming together of our community, but also a safe space for queer youth to explore activism, career avenues and the opportunity to connect with peers from across the UK. We're back in person in London for 2022, with our weekend long festival taking place from 8-10 April at the University of Westminster and G-A-Y venues. Free tickets and weekend wristbands are available from www.studentpride.co.uk and you can keep up to date with all our news across socials with the handle @studentpride

It's episode 3 of the Outtakes, and we're joined by award-winning trans activist and speaker Tate Smith. Since being named one of Attitude Magazine’s ‘10 LGBTQ trailblazers to watch out for in the future in 2021, Tate's dedication to improving trans male visibility and tireless work debunking common myths surrounding trans people has only gained more and more momentum! He sits down with us to discuss his personal experience coming to terms with his trans identity, the realities of transitioning in the workplace, as well as the important role he played in drafting the 2019 Trans Policy, advocating for top surgery to be covered under his firm’s medical insurance provider. Such an educational and empowering episode... So don't even think about not pressing play!