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Lily Allen takes centre stage in what’s been a big week for music. Ben and Mikey deep dive into the album that has everyone asking: what actually is a 4chan Stan? Are people on dating apps really looking for a nonmonogamummy? And, seriously, who the f*ck is Madeline?
The boys also sing praises for JADE’s show-stopping THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE TOUR, share highlights from new releases by Demi Lovato, Rose Gray, Marina and Brandi Carlile — and still end up wondering: who is Madeline, actually? And more importantly… where are their signed butt plugs?!
Queer is a full list of what was discussed:
🎧 Music:
WEST END GIRL (Lily Allen)
IT’S NOT THAT DEEP (Demi Lovato)
THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE TOUR (JADE)
A LITTLE LOUDER, PLEASE (Rose Gray)
SEASONS / WHAT’S GOING ON? (The Snuts)
PRINCESS OF POWER [DELUXE] (Marina)
RETURNING TO MYSELF (Brandi Carlile)
🎬 Film:
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (Prime Video)
📺 TV:
BOOTS (Netflix)
THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS (BBC1 & BBC iPlayer)
🫦 👀 Man of the Week:
STEPHEN FRY
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This week, Ben and Mikey are back with the hard-hitting questions — like whether the military is basically Drag Race for hyper-masculinity, and if The Big Dog Theory might just be the hottest game play we’ve seen in The Traitors yet.
There’s plenty of thirst too, as they unpack Netflix’s new series Boots, while Mikey delivers his unfiltered take on the Victoria Beckham docu-series — and confesses why Gilmore Girls has become his new emotional support show.
Meanwhile, Ben breaks down the rollout of injectable PrEP and Sabrina Carpenter’s effortlessly chic charitable efforts. Together, they also tackle what the Mercury Prize actually is, what to expect from The Eras Tour docu-series, and which Hollywood heavyweights are heading for London theatres.
Plus, the usual round-up of what’s old, new, and next across music, TV, and film — all delivered with the chaos, charm, and cultural insight you’ve come to expect.
Queer is a full list of what was discussed:
🎧 Music:
PEOPLE WATCHING (Sam Fender)
DEAD AND GONE (Leigh-Anne)
SWEAT (Melanie C)
WEST END GIRL (Lily Allen)
RETURNING TO MYSELF (Brandi Carlile)
🎬 Film:
CAMP ROCK (Disney+)
CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM (Disney+)
THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 (Netflix)
TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR - THE FINAL SHOW (Disney+)
RED, WHITE AND ROYAL WEDDING (Amazon Prime)
📺 TV:
THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS (BBC1 & BBC iPlayer)
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK (BBC3, BBC iPlayer, WOW Presents Plus)
BOOTS (Netflix)
VICTORIA BECKHAM (Netflix)
TAYLOR SWIFT: THE EARS TOUR - THE END OF AN ERA (Disney+)
GILMORE GIRLS (Netflix)
🎭 Theatre:
THE HUNGER GAMES LIVE ON STAGE (Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre)
INTER ALIA (Wyndhams Theatre)
👀 Man of the Week:
MAX PARKER
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In this star-studded episode, Ben and Mikey welcome RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and Gals Aloud sensation Cheryl The Queen to the show.
Together, they dive into everything from Alan Carr’s scene-stealing moments on The Celebrity Traitors, to Cheryl’s top three highlights from The Mayhem Ball Tour. They unpack the lessons from the new Victoria Beckham documentary, reflect on Cheryl’s journey to global stardom through the Drag Race franchise, and share some of her most cherished memories with The Vivienne, both on and off screen.
Plus, Cheryl teases what audiences can expect from the extravagant return of Gals Aloud, and there's plenty more gossip and glam along the way.
Before Cheryl joins the conversation, Ben and Mikey catch up on their thoughts about The Life of a Showgirl one week after its release. Ben recaps his favourite moments from the Attitude Awards, while Mikey sings praises for Hadestown and Self Esteem’s A Complicated Woman Tour. Topping things off is a roundup of their latest music obsessions.
Queer is a full list of what was discussed:
🎙️ Podcasts:
KILLERS, CULTS AND QUEENS (Nikki Druce & Cheryl The Queen)
ALAN CARR’S ‘LIFE’S A BEACH’ (Keep It Light Media / Travesty Media)
MAD, SAD AND BAD WITH PALOMA FAITH (JamPot)
🎧 Music:
THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL (Taylor Swift)
A COMPLICATED WOMAN (Self Esteem)
FANCY SOME MORE? (PinkPanthress)
BITTERSWEET (Madison Beer)
THE RIGHT (DJ Seinfeld & Confidence Man)
GONE GONE GONE (David Guetta, Teddy Swims & Tones And I)
THERE'S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT HER (Cat Burns)
THE MAYHEM BALL (Lady Gaga)
GALS ALOUD (Cheryl, Kitty Scott-Claus, Herr, Ophelia Love, Lydia L’scabies & Vanity Milan)
📺 TV:
THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS (BBC1 & BBC iPlayer)
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK (BBC3, BBC iPlayer, WOW Presents Plus)
VICTORIA BECKHAM (Netflix)
 🎭 Theatre:
HADESTOWN (Lyric Theatre)
👀 Man of the Week:
RUSSELL TOVEY
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Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl is here — but is it queer? And more importantly… is it any good?
This week, the boys have gone full Taylor: a deep-dive discussion into TS12, a night out at Swiftageddon, and even a trip to the cinema for The Official Release Party of a Showgirl. But somehow, Ben and Mikey still found time for a few other showgirls…
From catching the new Queen of Stage and Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger, for a one-night-only camp extravaganza at the Royal Albert Hall, to Mikey’s recap of the original Queen of Pop Madonna’s first-ever podcast appearance — and, of course, Ben’s ongoing reign as the ticket king making gays, girls, and theys everywhere green with envy.
Queer is a full list of what was discussed:
🎙️ Podcasts:
ON PURPOSE WITH JAY SHETTY (iHeartPodcasts)
🎧 Music:
THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL (Taylor Swift)
AN EVENING WITH NICOLE SCHERZINGER (Royal Albert Hall)
THE ART OF LOVING (Olivia Dean)
PERRIE (Perrie)
HELLO (Sigala, Leigh-Anne & Jonita Gandhi)
NOT OK (5SOS)
🎬 Film:
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Walt Disney Pictures)
BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (Universal Pictures)
THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL (Taylor Swift)
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 (20th Century Fox)
📺 TV:
THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW (BBC1 & BBC iPlayer)
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK (BBC3, BBC iPlayer, WOW Presents Plus)
🎭 Theatre:
TEETH N SMILES (Duke Of York’s Theatre)
OH, MARY! (Trafalgar Theatre)
👀 Man of the Week:
ZELAH GLASSON
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Ben and Mikey have had a monster of a week!
Queen Mother Monster stormed The O2 with The Mayhem Ball and the wickedly talented Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande cast a spell with the Wicked: For Good trailer. Meanwhile, a fresh batch of queens have sashayed into the werkroom for a new season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, ready to battle for the crown.
On top of that, Ben shares an honest review of Hadestown, there's a minor clash over Perrie’s self-titled debut album, plus a quick roundup of new music releases, including Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving. The duo also share their thoughts on Alien: Earth and The Morning Show.
Finally, it’s time to crown the Man of the Week. Who brought the most mayhem? Stay tuned to find out.
Queer is a full list of what was discussed:
📚 Books:
THE SONG OF ACHILLES (Madeline Miller)
🎧 Music:
MAYHEM and THE MAYHEM BALL (Lady Gaga)
PERRIE (Perrie)
MOUNTAIN MUSC (Nina Nesbitt)
THE ART OF LOVING (Olivia Dean)
NOT OK (5SOS)
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: REIMAGINED (Various)
HITS DIFFERENT / TIS THE DAMN SEASON / MY TEARS RICOCHET / ALL TOO WELL [10 MINUTE VERSION] (Taylor Swift)
🎬 Film:
LEGALLY BLONDE (20th Century Fox)
WICKED: FOR GOOD (Universal)
📺 TV:
ALIEN: EARTH (Disney+)
MISS AMERICANA (Netflix)
THE MORNING SHOW (Apple TV+)
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK (BBC3)
🎭 Theatre:
HADESTOWN (Lyric Theatre)
👀 Man of the Week:
MICHAEL POLANSKY (commiserations to JOEL DOMMETT and DYLAN EFRON)
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Ben and Mikey kick off this week’s jam-packed episode by celebrating the warm response to the show’s launch — including an endorsement (of sorts) from JADE herself. With music, film, and TV all delivering big headlines, the duo round up the week’s most buzzworthy releases and announcements.
Highlights include: Ariana selling out The O2 in just 15 minutes with The Eternal Sunshine Tour; rising fan expectations (and prices) around tickets; Taylor Swift’s return to the big screen with The Official Release Party of a Showgirl; the questionably titled Something Beautiful (Deluxe); the comeback of The Morning Show with overdogs Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon; one-take wonder Adolescence sweeping the Emmys; the upcoming — and correctly titled — The Celebrity Traitors; and the debut of a brand-new segment: Man of the Week.
Queer is a full list of what was discussed:
📚 Books:
THE PARTY and ONE OF US (Elizabeth Day)
🎧 Music:
EURO-COUNTRY (CMAT)
THE ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR (Ariana Grande)
SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL (DELUXE) (Miley Cyrus)
MISS YOU (Perrie)
I’M ONLY F**KING MYSELF (Lola Young)
FAST and HERE ALL NIGHT (Demi Lovato)
WHATEVER YOU LIKE & FRENCH GIRLS (Dove Cameron)
YES BABY and MAKE YOU MINE (Madison Beer)
🎬 Film:
THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL (Taylor Swift)
THE SMASHING MACHINE (A24)
THE HOUSEMAID (Lionsgate)
📺 TV:
GILMORE GIRLS (Netflix)
THE MORNING SHOW (Apple TV+)
BECKHAM and VICTORIA BECKHAM (Netflix)
ADOLESCENCE (Netflix)
THE TRAITORS and THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS (BBC1)
🎭 Theatre:
DRACULA (Noël Coward Theatre)
👀 Man of the Week:
TOM GRENNAN
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In the first episode of their brand new podcast, Ben and Mikey deep dive into JADE's first solo album THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!. They discuss everything from the order in which they first listened to the album on release to what statement they believe JADE was trying to make with a collection of songs that spans many genres.
Ahead of that conversation, they touch on what's been happening in their weeks and across pop culture. Ben goes on record about his obsession with Vinted, while Mikey declares his undying (and recently discovered) love for Downton Abbey.
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