Hello again! This is a short pod to say howdy and explain what’s what in pod land. A Spring check in and some of the usual recommendations and thoughts on the future of the podcast and what lies ahead. Really for all the loyal listeners to sa

Episode 78 - End of 2020 round up.

Dec 15th, 2020 35m 2s

Episode 78.This episode is a round up and thoughts on this strange year. The 'sort of Christmassy episode'.Jump in and join me as a mini rant occurs! I aim to give my perspective on how we might spend Xmas and New year holidays. Thoughts of

Episode 77 - What's good Miley? Updates and interims.

Nov 5th, 2020 30m 56s

Episode 77. Here we are back in lockdown!This week is an update on what's happening with the podcast, where it's going and what's been happening whilst I'm back being a student!The usual chat, news and thoughts on ways to survive the next fe

Episode 76 - Return of the Rainbow Dad - Nicholas McInerny

Oct 19th, 2020 40m 7s

Episode 76! This week I had the pleasure of chatting, again, to Rainbow Dad, Nicholas McInerny.We chat about the success of his podcast, the future for 'Rainbow Dads' and some of his work as a writer, including a play for Radio 4 starring F

Episode 75 - with author David Ledain.

Sep 21st, 2020 1h 8m

The pod returns!This week I'm chatting to author, Rainbow Dad and one of the people working to launch the 'Queer Britain Museum', Mr David Ledain.David is a lovely gent with extremely interesting stories to tell, about life, loves and caree

Episode 74 - It's July! Check in time.

Jul 16th, 2020 32m 50s

Hello World!After a few weeks away, I wanted to drop in and see how everyone is doing.This week's podcast is a check-in and an update on what's been ticking over in my mind and in my home.A few Pandemic recommendations and a general natter

Episode 73 - Taking a breath

May 6th, 2020 37m 56s

Back once again (For the renegade master - thank you 1999 House music!)Episode 73. This week I'm taking stock of where we are in the middle of this madness that is called life in 2020.Musings on how I've been coping, how I've learnt to step

Episode 72 - Thoughts and realities

Apr 16th, 2020 30m 7s

This week is a catch up to what's been ticking over. In my head and my immediate world.This week has been a tough one. I discuss how we continue when the virus affects us at close quarters and people close to us. I let off a bit of steam but

Episode 71 - Lockdown in London (plus Anxiety Meditation)

Mar 25th, 2020 22m 5s

Here goes with another dose of London life currently. Truly hope you are all surviving and keeping positive in this very bizarre time.This week you get a bit of the normal bit of thoughts and chats. Keeping the podcast going and adding medita

Episode 70 - What now? With my first Guided Mindfulness Meditation.

Mar 17th, 2020 22m 36s

Hello. This week is a special podcast. Whilst the current world situation continues, I, like many others, find myself with an empty diary.I've found that listening to other people's versions of the situation to be extremely helpful and have

Episode 69 - From Star Trekking to Albert Square with Phil Lawrence.

Mar 6th, 2020 1h

This week I catch up with the lovely Phil Lawrence. Phil is currently writing for the BBC soap 'Eastenders' and has written for 'Casualty'. I've known Phil for nearly 19 years. We first met, as actors, performing in the cult comedy 'I Am Star

Episode 68 - Jolly Japery with Jack Everson.

Feb 13th, 2020 1h 20m

This Episode is with the fabulous Jack Everson.Jack and I became firm friends whilst working on Panto this Christmas just gone. Jack has a wicked sense of humour and is one of those humans in life that will never cease to make you laugh.We

Episode 67 - Joking around with Joann Condon - From Little Britain to Little Boxes.

Jan 20th, 2020 54m 51s

This week I had the pleasure of a catch up with an old friend. The lovely Joann Condon!Many of you may well recognise Jo from her role of 'Pat' in Fat Fighters in 'Little Britain'. Jo has also appeared in everything from 'Shine On Harvey Moon

Episode 66 - A 2020 Catch up!

Jan 9th, 2020 26m 27s

This week is a brief one. Just an update and to say hello to the new decade.An explanation to what I've been up to and what lies ahead in 2020.A few recommendations and news of what's been occurring. Business as usual as of next week. The

Episode 65 - A Queer Old coffee with Alexandra Meyrick.

Nov 7th, 2019 1h 10m

This week I'm chatting with the fabulous Alexandra Meyrick.Alexandra (Alex to them who know her)sat down with me a couple of weeks ago to chat all things LGBTQ theatre, her formative years and her coming out process.We met working on Harry

Episode 64 - Nicholas McInerny and the Rainbow Dads Podcast.

Oct 23rd, 2019 1h 24m

This week I'm joined by the witty, warm and brilliant Mr Nicholas McInerny.Nicholas, along with the author David Ledain has put together a compelling set of podcasts where they chat to Gay and Bi men who had already become Dads but then had t

Episode 63 - Scott Anthony Andrews - Live from Saskatchewan, Canada!

Oct 16th, 2019 1h 3m

The pod is back! Hello and apologies for the delay. All the reasons are mentioned on the podcast so I'm not going to chat on too long here. Just to say thanks for sticking with me!This week's episode is my first long distance chat in a while

Episode 62 - Queery with Harry Hancock.

Aug 12th, 2019 1h 11m

This week's episode is from a lovely sit down with director, actor and writer Harry Hancock.Harry has created, with co-writer Teresa Rendell, an exciting and strong piece of theatre which truly touches on every aspect of the LGBT+ experience.

Episode 61 - Jamie Armitage - Southern Belles, Six and stories from the stage

Jul 27th, 2019 56m 33s

This episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Jamie Armitage, Co-Director of Olivier Award Nominated 'Six the Musical'.Currently Jamie is at the helm of 'Southern Belles' a double bill of one act plays by Tennessee Williams playing at the Ki

Episode 60 - Summer check in time.

Jun 16th, 2019 26m 24s

A check in! Due to life becoming very busy there has been a lull in podcasts but there are plans afoot for some really fun guests/chats.This week's episode is an update on what's been happening and where I've been.News on upcoming performa

Episode 59 - A trip in time with Dominic McChesney.

May 13th, 2019 1h 22m

This week I'm chatting to a colleague from my youth. Mr Dominic McChesney.Dominic was at drama school with me and even though we were in the same year, we never had much chance to connect as we were never cast in the same plays or ever in cla

Episode 58 - Menno Vs May. A viral story.

Apr 23rd, 2019 51m 41s

Episode 58! This week I'm talking to my friend, and previously a work colleague, Mr Menno Kuijper - Otherwise known as the 'viral sensation' Mr Menno!We sat down in the beautiful surroundings of Kensington Gardens to record this over the Eas

Palaces Of Pride 2 - The Castro (San Francisco)

Apr 2nd, 2019 1h 11m

After huge technical issues with the last podcast recording relating to the 20 year memorial of the Soho Nail bombing - and we intend to release this podcast once it's been re-recorded - we are off on the Palaces Of Pride trail again.This tim

Episode 56 - Teatime with Asifa Lahore. The UK's first out Muslim, Trans, Drag Queen.

Mar 8th, 2019 1h 40m

After having a brief hiatus, I'm back with the wonderful Asifa Lahore.Lovely listeners, you are in for a treat this week. You couldn't meet a warmer and more lovely human than Asifa. What a pleasure to chat to.Over a cup of Yorkshire tea sh

Episode 55 - Palaces of Pride Part 1 - The Stonewall Inn.

Feb 1st, 2019 49m 26s

This week is the first in an ongoing sporadic series I'm calling 'Palaces of Pride'.Throughout the year I will be dropping these episodes in between my chats with other humans.They'll be about places across the UK and the rest of the Globe