In this episode, we sit down with Jeza Belle: drag queen, author, comedian and the first drag queen in history to publish a Christian devotional, for one of the most surprising, thoughtful and moving conversations. ✨ We talk queer spirituality, reconciling religion and sexuality, grace, and why faith doesn’t belong to bigots. Jeza opens up about growing up Jewish-Christian, evangelical culture shock, coming out later in life, and why drag became both ministry and rebellion. We also dive into...
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In this episode, we sit down with Jeza Belle: drag queen, author, comedian and the first drag queen in history to publish a Christian devotional, for one of the most surprising, thoughtful and moving conversations. ✨ We talk queer spirituality, reconciling religion and sexuality, grace, and why faith doesn’t belong to bigots. Jeza opens up about growing up Jewish-Christian, evangelical culture shock, coming out later in life, and why drag became both ministry and rebellion. We also dive into...
In this episode, we sit down with Jeza Belle: drag queen, author, comedian and the first drag queen in history to publish a Christian devotional, for one of the most surprising, thoughtful and moving conversations. ✨ We talk queer spirituality, reconciling religion and sexuality, grace, and why faith doesn’t belong to bigots. Jeza opens up about growing up Jewish-Christian, evangelical culture shock, coming out later in life, and why drag became both ministry and rebellion. We also dive into...
In this episode, we sit down with Georgia Robert, a standout from I Kissed a Girl Season 1 and semi-pro footballer for a raw, funny and unexpectedly emotional conversation about identity, labels, sport and self-acceptance. 🌈 We get into why the word lesbian felt impossible to say, how school culture shaped shame, and why doing the show flipped everything. Georgia also opens up about how women’s football still carries its own hierarchies, why femininity and masculinity are policed even inside...
In this episode, we sit down with actor, writer and producer Eman, whose work and lived experience confronts the intersections of queerness, faith and Black masculinity. From award-nominated stage work (For Black Boys…) to creating his upcoming play Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist, Eman shares the real story behind his art: including assault, silence, conversion therapy, estrangement and rebuilding family relationships. The conversation moves from survival to self-definition: growing up betw...
In this episode, we sit down with award-winning podcasters and community icons Nana and Ro, the duo behind Two Twos Podcast, a space that redefined what it means to be Black, British, and queer. 🌈 From humble YouTube beginnings to shaping conversations around identity, masculinity, and representation, the pair open up about five years of laughter, love, and legacy. We unpack their journey from creating spaces where none existed, to hosting landmark queer events that celebrate Ghanaian pride...
In this episode, we sit down with artist Nxdia, who opens up about growing up between Cairo and Manchester, navigating identity, and creating music that captures the complexity of queerness, culture, and self-expression. From journaling teenage crushes that inspired viral tracks to processing faith, gender, and belonging, Nxdia shares the stories behind Nxdia’s most personal lyrics: including “She Likes a Boy” and how an Egyptian upbringing and spirituality shaped them. We also dive i...
In this episode, Alex opens up about his journey growing up as a Greek Cypriot lad from North London, navigating queerness, comedy, drag, and autism. He shares how his alter-ego “Soulla” was inspired by his mum and supported by his grandma, the struggles and acceptance he’s faced within his Cypriot community, and the powerful messages audiences have taken away from his shows. Alex also reflects on harassment and online hate, what it means to come out later in life, and how his family eventual...
In this solo episode, after being featured in Attitude Magazine, we talk about body image, insecurities, race, hair, weight, and what it’s taken for us to finally love ourselves in a queer community that doesn’t always make that easy. We share the behind-the-scenes of our photoshoot with Gomez, the nerves of stripping down, and the hilarious (and awkward) moments that came with it. We also get dive deep about family pressures, culture, chosen community, and what it’s been like building this ...
In this episode, we’re joined by Jake Jonez: the unapologetic artist, comedian, and rising pop provocateur shaking up queer culture. From small-town Georgia to viral TikTok skits and bold music videos, Jake’s story is one of defiance, humour and hard-earned self-expression. We dive into growing up gay in the South, channeling anger into art, and why sometimes the funniest characters come from the darkest places. Jake opens up about family addiction, finding comedy in pain, and creating music...
In this episode, Cesar DeLeon Ramirez shares his journey from growing up in a Puerto Rican household and spending his weekends in a hair salon, to becoming one of the most in-demand celebrity hairstylists in the world. He reflects on the fearless ambition that led him from assisting in New York salons to his first big break with Cassie, preparing for tours with nothing but a Barnes & Noble crash course in makeup. From the Met Gala, where he once cut a wig with eyebrow scissors, to long-te...
In this episode, we sit down with Rossi Lewis: storyteller, content creator, and accidental “dating diarist” whose TikTok journey began with a chance meeting at the gym and spiraled into documenting the chaos, comedy, and heartbreak of gay dating. Rossi opens up about his early years in Cardiff, navigating anger, therapy, and the challenges of growing up queer in a world that didn’t always feel safe. He shares raw stories of coming out, flying across the world to meet a stranger, ...
In this episode, Chris and Jacob open up about how they met, fell in love, and built a relationship that thrives on both romance and friendship. They share the story of meeting through the theatre world, touring together, and the unforgettable moment in Bali when one asked the other to be his boyfriend under a waterfall. From navigating life on the road to blending their different cultures, they reflect on the joys and challenges of being visible as an interracial couple in the LGBTQ+ commun...
In this episode, Fran Gomez, Spanish-born fashion and portrait photographer, opens up about growing up queer in Andalusia, navigating repression in a Catholic family, and building a creative career after moving to London. Fran shares how working in an iconic gay bar became the unexpected stepping stone to shooting for major fashion brands and creating powerful portraits that uplift underrepresented communities. We talk about mental health, capitalism’s impact on creativity, and the pressures...
In this episode, Alex Thomas-Smith, actor, performer and proud trans-fem non-binary creative shares their journey from growing up in Leeds to making it on the West End and breaking into TV. Alex opens up about falling in love during Covid, spontaneous moves to Berlin, and how communication became the cornerstone of a five-year relationship. They speak candidly about gender identity, attachment styles, and the interracial dynamics of their partnership. Alex reflects on growing up mixed ...
🎉 1 Year of Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend! | Mr & Mr Game, Bedroom Icks & Drag Names We’re celebrating ONE YEAR of Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend in pure chaos, hosted by Jamie from Podcast Rooms! 💖 Expect a “Mr & Mr” challenge full of bedroom icks, drag queen alter egos, and the real story of how Faris & Josh went from friends to boyfriends. It’s unfiltered, hilarious, and a little too honest… Subscribe for new LGBTQ+ episodes every Monday! 📱 Foll...
In this episode, comedian and content creator Chris Hall joins us to talk about viral fame, sibling bonds, and the unexpected power of background vocals. From brushing Barbie’s hair as a kid to becoming one of TikTok’s funniest queer voices, Chris opens up about growing up gay in a religious family, discovering community at musical theatre college, and finding his creative voice online. We explore how a spontaneous dance video with his sister turned into a career changing moment, what it’s r...
In this episode, Khaled Alesmael shares his remarkable story of life as a gay Syrian writer, journalist and refugee: from cruising in secret hammams under an oppressive regime to crossing borders on foot and building a new life in Europe. Khaled talks candidly about growing up queer in Syria, the hidden LGBTQ+ community and the power of desire as resistance. He opens up about his journey through Egypt, Turkey and finally Sweden, where his writing became his sanctuary and where he learned to ...
In this episode, we’re joined by model, DJ, Chef & reality TV trailblazer Joel Mignott. From open relationships and reality TV edits to childhood trauma, healing through therapy, and navigating gay love without a blueprint. This conversation is raw, hilarious and full of depth. Joel opens up about what it means to grow up mixed-race and queer in the UK, how it felt to go through relationship growing pains while being filmed, and why he’s had to rebuild his idea of safety, trust and love f...
In this episode, Saif Ahmed shares his story of growing up as a gay, Arab, Muslim man — and how he went from fleeing Iraq as a child to helping shape the UK’s Equality Act. Saif talks honestly about leaving Iraq during the war, spending his childhood in Dubai, coming to the UK as a teenager, and trying to work out who he was in a culture that didn’t always accept him. He opens up about what it was like to come out to his family, survive homophobia and violence at school, and why language matt...
In this episode, we’re joined by Taylor and Jeff—the charismatic couple behind one of the internet’s most loved LGBTQ+ love stories. From DM slides and Halloween run-ins to IVF, visibility and making a home in NYC, this conversation is full of warmth, honesty and hard-earned wisdom. We dive into coming out in small-town America, redefining masculinity, and the reality behind curating a “perfect” relationship online. Taylor opens up about his upbringing and finding stability. Jeff reflects on...
In this vibrant and deeply personal episode, we’re joined by stars from I Kissed a Boy—Callum, Jack S, and Ruben—for a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about life before, during, and after the show. From Black barbers and messy sleepovers to discovering queer brotherhood and confronting racism growing up, nothing is off limits. We dive into the importance of representation, coming out stories, identity crises, and the real friendships that formed on and off screen. This episode is...
In this episode, we sit down with Jeza Belle: drag queen, author, comedian and the first drag queen in history to publish a Christian devotional, for one of the most surprising, thoughtful and moving conversations. ✨ We talk queer spirituality, reconciling religion and sexuality, grace, and why faith doesn’t belong to bigots. Jeza opens up about growing up Jewish-Christian, evangelical culture shock, coming out later in life, and why drag became both ministry and rebellion. We also dive into...
