Best Academy Outcasts Podcasts (2025)

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Queer groupchat: Trump / Reform and the Conclave 28:23

5d ago28:23

28:23

OUTCAST WORLD residents the queer writer, journalist and Only Fans model Topher Taylor and Loud Brown Gays podcast host Nick Charles join Graeme Smith for a groupchat to talk through the latest happenings for LGBTQ+ people around the world: Has the rapid rise of Trump and the American evangelical right wing created an existential crisis for the LGB…

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Gay and illegal - OUTCAST WORLD from Trinidad 25:23

24d ago25:23

25:23

Graeme Smith and his husband Steven John travel to Trinidad and Tobago to launch series 6 of OUTCAST just days after the country’s shock court ruling recriminalised homosexuality, reinstating a colonial-era law that now carries a 5-year prison sentence for same-sex intimacy. In this on-the-ground exclusive, OUTCAST WORLD meets Jason Jones, the acti…

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ESTHER GHEY & JAXON FEELEY: BRIANNA'S LEGACY 1:12:49

7M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

The week after Esther Ghey accepted the Attitude award for her daughter Brianna posthumously at a ceremony in London attended by the great and good of the LGBTQ+ community. We got Esther and close friend Jaxon Feeley, who presented the award on the night to sit down in a studio in Manchester to chat about that awful period, what she learned and how…

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HALF AN HOUR WITH BRADLEY RICHES: QUEER, AUTISTIC & GORGEOUS 27:53

7M ago27:53

27:53

The worldwide hit LGBTQ+ show Heartstopper is back on Netflix for its highly anticipated third series. Just ahead of the launch, Bradley Riches caught up with Graeme Smith live in the studio in London to talk about how he got on the show, navigating life as a queer autistic person and how it really was in Celeb Big Brother earlier this year. THIS I…

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GRINDR AT 15 SPECIAL: WHERE ARE WE NOW? WITH DANIEL HARDING 48:36

9M ago48:36

48:36

The app that changed the way we love, make friends and hook up at it's 15th birthday. In this special programme, The LGBTQ+ journalist and author of "Gay Man Talking" Daniel Harding looks into how the community are using the app we all take for granted. Watch this episode on our Youtube - search for thisisoutcastworld ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- L…

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DOUBLE QUEENS - KITTY SCOTT CLAUS ON NEW DRAG RACE GLOBAL ALL STARS AND MORE DRAG AT THE FRINGE 31:59

9M ago31:59

31:59

Graeme catches up with the amazing Kitty Scott Claus with news of the new Ru Paul’s Drag Race Global All stars launching this week around the world. The best queens from around the world go head to head for £200k in cash! Also back to the fringe in Edinburgh for a catch-up with the legendary Kate Butch whose standup drag show has had the critics so…

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UK BLACK PRIDE / THE QUEER EDINBURGH FRINGE 2024 29:28

9M ago29:28

29:28

UK Black Pride took place on Sunday 11th August 2024, just a week after racist violence erupted on the UK's streets. Far right rioting, violent public racist attacks and inflammatory rhetoric have left some people of colour fearful or in their own homes. The UK's black and brown population have barely begun to process what has gone on. UK Black Pri…

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GRINDR AT 15! - QUEER AUTHOR DANIEL HARDING LIVE IN THE STUDIO 39:32

9M ago39:32

39:32

Graeme is joined in the studio by Daniel Harding the author and LGBTQ+ journalist to talk about the 15th anniversary of Grindr and his special documentary that you can watch exclusively from OUTCAST UK on your Spotify feed. Daniel is also the author of best selling LGBTQ book "Gay man talking" and has a new book coming next year called "Letters to …

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UK GAY RAPPER JAMES INDIGO - "BUT YOU SAID WE HAD A CONNECTION" 35:44

10M ago35:44

35:44

UK LGBTQ rapper James Indigo has been delighting audiences around europe and hitting us with sexual energy to his music like "Daddy's coming home" and rapping about being a top and "D Print" for the last few years. The Birmingham born queer rapper with a staunchly catholic mum mixes his Jamaican / British background with his queer perspective on po…

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WHAT DOES LABOUR'S LANDSLIDE MEAN FOR US? 25:12

10M ago25:12

25:12

The Labour Party has won the UK general election with a landslide majority. Traditionally seen the party of LGBTQ+ progress, there has been little in the way of support through the general election campaign as they sought to avoid any difficult issues. So will the new occupant of number 10 be our friend? In this special episode that was broadcast o…

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ACCESS TO PREP, PEP, DOXYPEP - PHIL SAMBA FROM THE LOVE TANK 29:51

11M ago29:51

29:51

The creator of "the other blue pill" podcast, HIV and prep expert Phil Samba from The Love Tank drops in to talk all things prep, getting access to it, and also new developments in sexual health like doxy pep. Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor host. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a revie…

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EDITOR OF DIVA MAGAZINE ROXY BOURDILLON DROPS IN 38:05

11M ago38:05

38:05

This week we speak to our favourite Lesbian from Leeds, the editor in Chief of DIVA magazine, Roxy Bourdillon. Roxy is in talking about making a new radio show and podcast about the recent Lesbian nightlife explosion and has a book due out next year. We talk about the journey from a 13 year old who passed off her interest in women as just feminism …

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BONUS TRACK MOVIE: SAMUEL SMALL DROPS IN 27:30

11M ago27:30

27:30

One of the stars of new UK LGBTQ movie Bonus track drops in to chat to Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor.Bonus track is a story of young love, with reminders of "Heartstopper" and mid 90s queer classic "beautiful thing". Samuel drops in to explain why its so important to be involved in a film like this. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and subscribe …

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DEAR CISGENDER PEOPLE: TRANS MODEL AND INFLUENCER KENNY ETHAN JONES 49:24

11M ago49:24

49:24

Trans model, influencer and activist Kenny Ethan Jones drops into the studio to talk to Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor about his new book "Dear Cisgender People". Kenny's mum was hugely supportive of his transition and despite the loss of her a few years ago, he still owes her acceptance, love and support everything. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Li…

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ESTHER GHEY TALKS EXCLUSIVELY AHEAD OF ONLINE SAFETY DOC 35:32

12M ago35:32

35:32

Hosted by Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor from the studios of Virgin Radio Pride. We hear exclusively from Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, ahead of her documentary with Jason Feley for Virgin Radio Pride 2024. Kevin McGrath has the latest from Pride Daily and we talk through the week's LGBTQ+ happenings. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and su…

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THE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH J.K. ROWLING 27:52

1y ago27:52

27:52

Liam McDonald is in the studio with Graeme Smith this week, chatting about the latest happenings and events across the queer diaspora. Get involved on Tik Tok and Instagram just search PLAYOUTCASTUK. Includes a news update from Kev McGrath at Pride daily. THIS IS OUTCAST UK ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and subscribe wherever you get your podca…

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WHY WE LOVE DIANE ABBOTT / NHS STOPS PUBERTY BLOCKERS FOR UNDER 18'S 38:57

1y ago38:57

38:57

Topher Taylor and Graeme Smith are in the studio talking about what the Diane Abbott story says about us as a nation and the NHS stopping giving puberty blockers to under 18's.Plus a check on the week's LGBTQ+ news stories with Kev McGrath from Pride Daily.THIS IS OUTCAST UK ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and subscribe wherever you get your podc…

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THE STI EXPLOSION vs THE FUNDING IMPLOSION - EXPERT OPINION- DR JOHN WHITE 37:46

1y ago37:46

37:46

There has been an explosion in STIs in the UK in the last decade. But at the same time government funding for the services that treat potentially life threatening conditions has been dramatically cut in real terms. We speak to sexual heath expert Dr John White this week to discuss access to sexual health services and the ease of Hep C testing durin…

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ROBIN WINDSOR & REACTIONS TO ALL OF US STRANGERS - DAVID ALLWOOD 51:28

1y ago51:28

51:28

With the shock news of queer strictly veteran Robin Windsor's passing this week, Graeme Smith talks to his friend David Allwood about grief and loneliness.We're also talking about the film that has cinema audiences in tears - all of us strangers AND how queer dance collective Homoparody is bringing the community together in London.Plus Kev is here …

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SUCCESSFUL SEX WORKERS - TOPHER & THE GRABBY AWARDS NOMINEES IN LONDON 44:03

1+ y ago44:03

44:03

Our resident tart with a heart Topher is fronting this week's episode and takes Graeme along to the Grabby awards pre party in London. The great and good from the European gay porn industry throw an awards bash once a year with best bottom, best top and best collab. Thanks to sites like Only Fans, adult stars are no longer under the control of the …

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COLMAN DOMINGO'S OSCAR NOMINATION / US CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST JAMES BALDWIN - CAMERON B JONES 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

39:35

This week Graeme is talking through some of the world's biggest queer news with the New York born actor and podcaster Cameron Bernard Jones.Including the significance of Colman Domingo's Oscar nomination for the black queer community. Why Google have used the mid 20th century author civil rights activist and author James Baldwin.Also the worsening …

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HAS CHEMSEX PEAKED? / THE SENATE TWINK / WHY THE GAYS LOVE GYPSY ROSE - LIAM MCDONALD 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

Graeme is joined by cancelled queer artist Liam McDonald to chat through all the goings on across the LGBTQ+ diaspora of late. Including the obsession with Gypsy Rose and why the senate twink is all of us. Also we also ask if chemsex has in fact peaked or is it still going strong after surveys show crystal meth use in the Manchester gay scene is hi…

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MAKING GAY P*RN WITH DOWNLOW GUYS- TOPHER TAYLOR 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

47:15

Sex educator, and Gay London Life columnist, Topher Taylor, joins Graeme Smith in the studio to chat about his Only Fans page featuring him performing with downlow straight guys interested in making anon p0rn.Includes a check on the latest LGBTQ+ news stories making the headlines right now with Kev McGrath from Pride Daily. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD…

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QUEER NEWS ROUNDUP FOR MID DECEMBER - PRIDE WEEKLY 11:21

1+ y ago11:21

11:21

Here's Kev McGrath from Pride weekly with a roundup of the LGBTQ+ happenings from around the world this week. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a review. This helps us become easier to discover. Please take time to rate the show and if you're enjoying the podcast then take time to commen…

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SOPHIE ANDERSON'S TRAGIC FINAL MONTHS REPORTED AS TRIBUTES POUR IN / WAS NAPOLEON QUEER? 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

33:00

Paris Munro from Gaydio breakfast joins Graeme Smith to chat through some of the worlds biggest LGBTQ+ news stories.Including an extended chat about the latest on the sad news this week about the death of Sophie Anderson just weeks after her partner. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a r…

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REACTION TO BRIANNA GHEY CASE/ ORGANISING THE LIVE YOUR TRUTH CONCERT 23:38

1+ y ago23:38

23:38

A mid week catch-up on the week's biggest queer news and chat with special guest Jaxon Feeley.Part two of Graeme Smith's interview with Jaxon Feeley from Channel 4 show Banged up - Stars behind bars. We talk about his reaction to increases in anti trans violence after the murder of Brianna Ghey in Warrington. As a trans man from nearby Wigan and so…

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JAXON FEELEY - HOW TRANSITIONING WHILST WORKING IN A PRISON SAVED MY LIFE 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

38:06

Jaxon Feeley is a transgender male former prison officer who now appears on the new Channel 4 show Banged up- stars behind bars. Before this he worked in a prison in Wigan where he decided to transition with full knowledge of inmates. Jaxon gained their respect with his bravery and honesty and now a week ahead of organising the huge "live your trut…

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WORLD AIDS DAY 2023 - SCOTTISH HIV TV AD MIXED REVIEWS / CHANCES FOR AN HIV VACCINE / MADONNA PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOST QUEER GENERATION 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

33:51

For World AIDS Day 2023 we got the experts in for a chat about all the latest news in the world of HIV. The amazing people behind The HIV podcast - Jessica Harding and Sarah Macadam join Graeme this week. Jess and Sarah are also the bosses of the HIV charity Thames Valley Positive Support and provide much needed support to people with HIV in Berksh…

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SOPHIE ANDERSON EX DIES SUDDENLY / SECTION 28 ANNIVERSARY / CHEMSEX KILLER STEVEN PORT MET POLICE INVESTIGATED 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

48:50

Chatting through the week's queer news stories is LGBTQIA activist David Allwood, the winner of Gold at Mr Gay GB 2022, Silver at Mr Gay World 2023 and founder of Homoparody.Minutes before the episode recording, Graeme learned of the sudden death of Oliver Spedding, the partner of Sophie Anderson and that Sophie herself is in hospital following the…

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HOW MY HEAVY DRINKING LANDED ME IN REHAB AND I LOST EVERYTHING 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

34:09

We are back and after a check on the week's queer news stories with Kev from Pride Daily. GRAEME SMITH talks to Houston based author TATE BARKLEY. His new book outlines his battles with alcohol and partying and how he hit rock bottom and lost his law firm. After a friend paid for him to go into rehab, he built his life back up again. Tate’s 24 year…

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QUEER NEWS: A BONFIRE OF LGBTQ NEWS IN ROUNDUP FORM 12:14

1+ y ago12:14

12:14

With Graeme still indisposed (he says moving his life from Manchester to London but Kev does not believe this)... Kev McGrath is on hand with a roundup of this world's queer news thanks to our new partnership with Pride Daily.Graeme returns next week with guest US based author, LGBTQ+ advocate and recovering alcoholic Tate Barkley. ---THIS IS OUTCA…

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QUEER NEWS: AN AUTUMNAL ROUNDUP WITH KEV MCGRATH 12:15

1+ y ago12:15

12:15

A roundup of the weeks biggest LGBTQ+ news stories from around the world.Queer news man Kev McGrath sits in for Graeme Smith this week and he is back with a preview of his own podcast called Pride Daily. It's a roundup of the days LGBTQ+ news and it will be partnering with OUTCAST UK on our regular episodes to keep us upto date with the queer news …

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BOYS BOYS BOYS LIVE EPISODE FROM MANCHESTER 44:46

1+ y ago44:46

44:46

Graeme Smith is live in conversation with Ghislain Pascal live from Manchester on the Boys Boys Boys world tour 2023 in front of a live audience at UNITOM in the Northern Quarter. Ghislain was a celebrity agent and publicist for many years – including as agent to the legendary photographer Bob Carlos Clarke. Following the death of Carlos Clarke in …

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INDIAN SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST GAY MARRIAGE / LGBTQ+ PERSPECTIVES ON MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT 21:25

1+ y ago21:25

21:25

The episode begins with a roundup of the latest LGBTQ+ news stories.This week we are in Manchester at the same time as the Tory party but for very different reasons!With a live studio audience in UNTOM in the Northern Quarter, Graeme catches up with Ghislain Pascal, the founder of queer fine art photography series BOYS BOYS BOYS, about freedom of e…

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IS SOPHIE ANDERSON OK?/ RUSSIAN CONVERSION THERAPY CENTRE KIDNAPS TRANS WOMAN / SUELLA BRAVERMAN DOUBLES DOWN 44:46

1+ y ago44:46

44:46

Graeme Smith is in Manchester this week talking to transmasculine-non binary legend Paris Munro from the Gaydio breakfast show about if things are OK with former cock destroyers star and OUTCAST UK guest Sophie Anderson. The LGBTQ meme star's partner (who appeared on this show with her just a few months ago) announced she was dead on social media a…

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BRAVERMAN SAYS NO TO GAY ASYLUM / GB NEWS PUNDIT WANTS PUP ROLE PLAYERS "PUT DOWN" 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

27:27

Graeme is joined by transmasculine non binary icon, Paris Munro from Gaydio breakfast to discuss the weeks queer news happenings and a lot more.Includes a round up of the latest LGBTQ+ stories. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a review. This helps us become easier to discover. Please ta…

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LIVE SPECIAL: RECORDED AT LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL WITH A STUDIO AUDIENCE 1:04:58

1+ y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Live from London Podcast Festival 2023 at Kings Place. Graeme Smith is joined by show regulars including the Loud Brown Gay’s podcast host, Gaydio and Fire London DJ Nick Charles. Alongside Topher Taylor – the sex educator, Only Fans model and columnist for Gay London Life magazine.Joining the team for the evening is the controversial queer artist …

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GAYDIO'S NICK CHARLES & GRAEME SMITH PREPARING FOR OUR LIVE EPISODE - LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL WEEK 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

27:35

This Friday we are doing our first ever live episode recording of OUTCAST UK at The London Podcast Festival in front of a small ticketed studio audience. On stage will be Graeme Smith hosting as usual, joined by his mate and OG OUTCAST regular NICK CHARLES, The Gaydio host and Loud Brown Gays podcaster. Also joining are sex educator and London Gay …

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TOPHER TAYLOR: SOUTH LONDON'S TART WITH A HEART GETS DEEP - LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL WEEK 50:28

1+ y ago50:28

50:28

Ahead of appearing at our live episode recording at The London podcast festival at Kings Place, Kings Cross, this Friday the 8th September. Show regular Topher Taylor dragged his ass north of the river and dropped into our sketchy London studio in Tottenham.Normally Graeme and Topher catchup remotely but today they've blocked out some time to get i…

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THE UK'S MOST CANCELLED QUEER ARTIST LIAM STONIER MCDONALD IS BACK - LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL WEEK 52:58

1+ y ago52:58

52:58

2 years after their first episode went viral . Graeme Smith is catching up with Liam Stonier McDonald in London a week out from a live show at the London Podcast Festival in Kings Cross. Liam will join Graeme, Nick Charles and Topher Taylor for a live recording of an episode of OUTCAST UK in front of a studio audience at the event. This week we're …

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MANCHESTER PRIDE BOSSES REFUSE TO ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS ON CHARITY DONATIONS AND EXECUTIVE PAY / RUSSIA WARNS OF GAY UKRAINIAN SUPER SOLDIERS / GRINDR SHOCK SURVEY 29:37

1+ y ago29:37

29:37

On our last edition of this Summer's Queer news updates on OUTCAST UK, we turn to Manchester Pride. Manchester Pride this year was without a doubt one of the most inclusive yet and saw entry prices seem to come down in price and some special access for lower income groups. This alongside a proudly diverse lineup headed by Danny Beard and Jodie Hars…

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IT'S A SIN'S NATHANIEL HALL CHATS EXCLUSIVELY ABOUT HIS NEW SHOW TOXIC 43:37

1+ y ago43:37

43:37

NATHANIEL HALL is a queer icon. He's an actor, theatre-maker, writer, performer, director, producer and HIV activist from Manchester. He is artistic director of DIBBY THEATRE in Manchester - an LGBTQ+ working class theatre company. Recent credits include once in a generation TV drama It's A Sin in which he played love interest of Richie Tozer (play…

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LGBTQ+ HATE CRIMES SEE MASSIVE INCREASE IN UK / QUEER RAPPER BOBO SANGO TALKS UK BLACK PRIDE / TRANS WOMAN WINS HUGE MEXICAN REALITY TV SHOW 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

32:02

One of the two men, stabbed outside a club in London, in a homophobic attack - says he couldn’t be prouder, to be gay.This comes as LGBTQ+ hate crimes are up massively in the UK in recent years.AND Graeme Smith caught up with LA based queer rapper Bobo Sango ahead of leaving for UK Black Pride this weekend. The "Thirst Trap" and "Stinky face" rappe…

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AMPLIFYING QUEER BLACK VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES : UK BLACK PRIDE 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

50:20

This weekend is UK Black Pride and this episode is celebrating the voices and perspectives of Queer people of colour from the OUTCAST UK archives.Graeme chats to DJ, music producer and radio presenter NICK CHARLES, LA based Queer rapper BOBO SANGO and DEI speaker in the tech startup world, STEVEN JOHN (who also happens to be Graeme's long term part…

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QUEER RAPPER BOBO SANGO SETTING OFF FOR UK BLACK PRIDE 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

44:37

Bobo Sango is a queer rapper from Los Angeles and has been nicknamed the first male Niki Minaj. Bobo is an openly gay rapper with a genuine love for Hip-Hop. Capable of crossing into pop, Afro-beats and techno. He is a breath of fresh air to the genre.His first big performance was at LA Black Gay Pride in 2019 following the success of his first mix…

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THIS SUMMER'S MORE UPBEAT LGBTQ+ STORIES AND A LOOK AT THE GARETH THOMAS CASE FROM EARLIER THIS YEAR 28:40

2y ago28:40

28:40

All this summer we have been bringing you the latest queer news and on this episode we're rounding up the positive LGBTQ+ stories of the summer so far.Also this week a look at the Gareth Thomas case as Graeme speaks to Jess and Sarah from The HIV podcast and the bosses of Thames Valley Positive support about the effect coverage has had on people wh…

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QUEER NEWS: ALEX SCOTT WORLD CUP AGONY / ALAN TURING IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE 24:46

2y ago24:46

24:46

In the Queer news... Alex Scott says, she’s still feeling the IMPACT - of her queer solidarity at the Qatar World Cup. (And not in a GOOD way.) Nearly half of young people in America reckon, misgendering someone on purpose - should be a criminal offence. Topher is manning the DM’s and is onhand with advice to all your queer sex and relationships qu…

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BOYS BOYS BOYS: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PORN AND ART? 26:47

2y ago26:47

26:47

Graeme speak to Ghislain Pascal the publisher of the international queer fine art photography series BOYS BOYS BOYS about censorship by tech platforms and the difference between porn and art. ---THIS IS OUTCAST WORLD --- Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a review. This helps us become easier to discover. Please take…

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LABOUR CHANGES TRANS SELF ID POLICY / MATTY HEALEY 1975 / BLACK PRIDE MOVES DATE 25:52

2y ago25:52

25:52

In the queer news update this week:Graeme chats to Ghislain Pascal about his Boys Boys Boys queer photography series featuring all the nudes about the difference between porn and art.In the queer news this week:A sixth person may have been Cured of HIV.The Swiss man in his 50s is known as 'The Geneva Patient'.There’s a split between Labour and Scot…

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RUSSIAN ANTI LGBTQ+ LAW / BUDAPEST PRIDE / BARBIE MOVIE RAVE REVIEWS 21:11

2y ago21:11

21:11

Newsman Kev is back with the update this week...- Russiw continues to be an absolute bin fire - when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights…The country’s lower house of parliament’s, passed a new law - BANNING gender reassignment surgery. It’s to “protect… citizens and… children…” And people who have transitioned, won’t be allowed to adopt. - Thousands of peopl…

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