Queer news, sex, politics and culture — all in one smart, funny and sometimes outrageous group chat. Hosted by Graeme Smith with guests from the UK, US, and beyond. From anti-LGBTQ+ laws to pop culture scandals to TRUMP. It’s the world from a queer perspective and it’s totally uncensored.
With the best guests and interviews in the LGBTQ podcast world.
Winner of GOLD at THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS
"As well as compelling debates, this is also a lighthearted podcast in many ways.. an eclectic mix of guests" - The Independent
“A truly inclusive show… with honesty exuberance and charm”
- British podcast awards judges
Nominated best Creative or technical innovation at the 2025 Radio Academy ARIA Awards and Best Independent Podcast at the 2022 Radio Academy ARIA Awards.
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Queer news, sex, politics and culture — all in one smart, funny and sometimes outrageous group chat. Hosted by Graeme Smith with guests from the UK, US, and beyond. From anti-LGBTQ+ laws to pop culture scandals to TRUMP. It’s the world from a queer perspective and it’s totally uncensored.
With the best guests and interviews in the LGBTQ podcast world.
Winner of GOLD at THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS
"As well as compelling debates, this is also a lighthearted podcast in many ways.. an eclectic mix of guests" - The Independent
“A truly inclusive show… with honesty exuberance and charm”
- British podcast awards judges
Nominated best Creative or technical innovation at the 2025 Radio Academy ARIA Awards and Best Independent Podcast at the 2022 Radio Academy ARIA Awards.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Junaid Ahmed is one of the most visible queer Muslims on British television — and he’s doing it on one of the UK’s most-watched reality shows.
As The Only Way is Essex returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Sunday nights at 9pm, Junaid sits down with Graeme Smith to talk identity, faith, fame and the reality behind the reality TV.
In this candid conversation, Junaid reflects on:
Junaid speaks with honesty and clarity about what it means to take up space as a queer person of faith — and why authentic representation on mainstream TV still matters.
Watch TOWIE every Sunday at 9pm on ITV2 or stream anytime on ITVX.
🎙️ Outcast World is the award-nominated LGBTQ+ interview podcast hosted by Graeme Smith. New episodes weekly.
Keywords: Junaid Ahmed, TOWIE, Queer Muslim, LGBTQ+ Podcast, British Pakistani, ITV2, ITVX, Reality TV, Representation, Mental Health, Graeme Smith, Outcast World
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