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All Gay Long is a weekly podcast where we share open and honest conversation all day long.... or All Gay Long! Shannon Ward and Nikki Halliwell share their stories, discuss all things LGBTQ+ and give their two pence on what's going on in the world and having plenty of laughs along the way.Join us as we chat informally in a safe place where no topic is out of bounds and diversity and differences are not only accepted, but celebrated. We're all about being honest that's what we do best. Find out more on allgaylong.com and follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_. Listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. See you there.

Shannon Ward and Nikki Halliwell


    • Jul 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    AGL Stories 10 - Randy Kraft: The Sadistic Scorecard Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 43:22


    In this AGL Story,  we talk about Randy Kraft.  Randy Kraft had an loving childhood but went on to become one of America's most deadly serial killers. Known as the Scorecard Killer he was convicted of 16 murders, but it is suspected he killed more than 60 men during his 12 year spree.   AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_. 

    Ep 30 - The Stonewall Rebellion - The Origin, The Riots and The Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 33:28


    We're back! We got married and we're so happy! With it still being Pride month we wanted to take the time to cover a story that we've talked about so much and that is integral to the story of Pride! What's more this episode is released on the 52nd anniversary of the events at The Stonewall Inn. Find out what happened and how it continues to impact the lives of LGBTQ+ people around the world.   Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Wedding and Honeymoon Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 2:48


    We're taking a little pause so we can get married and enjoy our little honeymoon so there won't be any episodes for a week or two. We know you guys will understand we'll be back before you know it as a newly married couple. We're so excited!  In the meantime, check out our website at www.allgaylong.com and we'll be posting updates on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.See you soon! 

    Ep 29 - Is My Boyfriend Ghosting Me? Plus, the Story of Josephine Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 41:23


    Our listener question this week is around how to handle the situation when the boy you've been talking to starts to get distant and slowly stops answering your messages. We then look at the story of entertainer and WW2 spy Josephine Baker.  Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 28 - A Father Who Doesn't Understand, Plus the Story of Boy George

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 46:41


    Our listener question this week is from a mother whose daughter has recently come out, but her husband is struggling to accept her and won't talk about it either. We then dive into the story of Boy George, the lead singer of Culture Club.   Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 9 - The Incredibly Frustrating Case of Mitrice Richardson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 48:00


    In this AGL Story,  we talk about Mitrice Richardson Mitrice was a young woman who needed help, the Sheriff's Department failed her time and time again, as did those who were in a position to help. Mitrice deserves better. Her case remains open and we encourage those of you in the area to encourage authorities to help get justice for the Richardson family.  AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community.Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_. 

    Ep 27 - Coming Out to Conservative Parents...Plus Stonewall's Ruth Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 35:22


    Our listener question this week is around how to come out to your conservative parents in a small village, especially when you can't afford to move out. We then dive into the story of ruth Hunt who is the former CEO of Stonewall and is now Baroness Hunt of Bethnal Green  Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 26 - Attracted to My Girlfriend's Brother?! Plus Ching Shih and Gay Pirates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 52:05


    Our listener question this week is from someone seeking advice as they're falling in love with their girlfriend's brother?! We then dive into the incredible story of Ching Shih and the history of gay pirates. Who knew?!  Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 25 - Will I be Single Forever and Sylvia Rivera

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 45:30


    This week we answer a question from a listener wondering if they will be single forever?  We then dive into the fascinating and inspirational story of Sylvia Rivera, the gay liberation, and transgender rights activist.   Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 8 - The Doodler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 33:43


    In this AGL Story,  we talk about The Doodler. The Doodler was a serial killer in the Castro area of San Francisco in the 1970s. He murdered 7 gay man during this time. The cases remain frustratingly unsolved to this day.Check out The Doodler podcast to help the hunt for a forgotten serial killer https://open.spotify.com/show/6pDJTEmNGmX8elAniLqMgG?si=EaF4NhEdREOHg6T3Z5bAgQ AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_. 

    Ep 24 - Best Thing About Podcasting and Henry Gerber

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 30:19


    This week we discuss answer a listener question around what is the best thing about podcasting for us.  We also then dive into the amazing story of Henry Gerber and the Society for Human Rights .  Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 23 - Drag Race UK, Club Kids and Barbara Gittings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 54:41


    This week we discuss the Drag Race UK final. We also answer an LGBTQ&A  from Strange Beauty podcast about Club Kids and Party Monster. We also discuss the amazing story of Barbara Gittings and her activism work.  Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 22 - Sarah Everard and Karl Heinrich Ulrichs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 43:29


    This week we discuss the recent disappearance of Sarah Everard and the need to Reclaim These Streets. We also answer some questions from You Should Have Ghosted around women's rights and inequality with bisexual and pansexual individuals. We also discuss the life story of Karl Heinrich Ulrichs who helped coin queer identities and terms. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 7 - Eudy Simelane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 44:11


    In this AGL Story, we talk about Eudy Simelane. This episode comes with a TRIGGER WARNING for sexual assault and rape. Eudy Simelane was a South African footballer who was brutally sexually assaulted and killed simply because of her sexuality. We bring you this story in the hope that Eudy will never be forgotten and so we can shed light on what is happening in South African townships. Bo other woman should to be subjected to this. Things need to change AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 21 - Our Biggest Challenges and Audre Lorde

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 49:18


    This week we answer a question from Starting Overdrive Podcast asking what is the biggest challenge we've faced both individually and as a couple. We also share the history of poet and feminist Audre Lorde. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 20 - What Straight People Should Know about LGBT People and the History of Ballroom Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 39:28


    This week we answer a question from Forbidden Fruit Podcast asking is what straight people should know about gay people. We also talk about the history of gay / drag Ballroom culture. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 19 - LGBTQ in the Media and The Danish Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 45:00


    This week we answer a question from Concerts that Made Us Podcast around LGBTQ representation in the media and we also share the amazing story of Danish painter Lili Elbe, also known as The Danish Girl. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 6 - Conversion Therapy (Boy Erased)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 50:29


    In this AGL Story, which forms part of LGBT History Month here in the UK, we talk about conversion therapy. This is the story of Garrard Conley which he titled Boy Erased. Many people consider gay conversion therapy to be a thing of the past but for many it is still very much present and 1,000s of people are still subjected to this barbaric treatment every year. Together we can continue to share this story so that we can help bring an end to this, and so hopefully one day no one else has to endure gay conversion therapy ever again. AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 18 - Weird Things we Do and the Terrence Higgins Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 50:49


    This week we talk about some weird or funny things that each of us do and you can also hear about the Terrence Higgins Trust and the amazing work that they do. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 17 - Relationship Quiz and Gilbert Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 58:47


    This week we take a relationship quiz to see how well we communicate and if we share the same morals. Listen on to also hear the story of the Pride Flag creator Gilbert Baker, including his fashion creations, activism and more. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 16 - Are We Having Kids and RuPaul Andre Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 48:07


    This week we share some frustrations Shannon has been having with her small business website and we answer a question around whether or not we'll be having kids. We then share the story of the world's most famous drag queen - RuPaul. Despite some more recent controversies, Shannon realised she didn't know much about him beyond RuPaul's Drag Race and wanted to find out more. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 5 - Toronto Gay Serial Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 75:35


    In this AGL Story, we bring you the story of Bruce McArthur, the gay serial killer in Toronto, Canada, who targeted South-East Asian or Middle Eastern men in the gay village who were either new to the country or had not yet come out to their families. AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 15 - Sally Ride and NASA Takes a Ride on Clive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 38:35


    In our first episode of 2021 we talk about our hopes for the year and Shannon shares the story of Astronaut Sally Ride, who was not only the first woman in Space but also the first queer woman in Space. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 14 - Kenny Everett and The Real Gay Christmas (Christmas Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 54:04


    In our first Christmas Special we highlight the incomparable Kenny Everett, who was born on Christmas Day, as well as sharing the story of the Roman holiday of Saturnalia - which is the real Gay Christmas. We also share the history behind some more Christmas traditions and discover many of them that have more LGBT connections than we first thought! Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 13 - Gay BFFs and ACT UP

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 47:29


    In this episode we talk about gay BFF's and in a belated tribute to World AIDS Day this year on 1st December, we talk about the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power or ACT UP as they are otherwise known. They are an organisation committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis. SILENCE = DEATH. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 4 - Upstairs Lounge Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 31:30


    In this AGL Story, we bring you the story of the 1973 Upstairs Lounge Fire in New Orleans, USA.AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    First LGBTQ+ Memory and Christine Jorgensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 44:27


    In this episode we talk about our first memory or encounter with anything LGBTQ+ related as a child, and talk about Christine Jorgensen, a former G.I. turned trans activist and pioneer. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 11 - Interweaving Boobs and Stormé DeLarverie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 33:26


    In this episode we answer a funny LGBTQ&A, tune in to find out more, and we also share the amazing story of Stormé DeLarverie, the drag king and fearless guardian of lesbians and gays in New York City. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 10 - PFLAG and Jeanne Manford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 32:00


    In this episode we discuss the result of the US Election and what it could mean for queer people and minorities. We then share the story of Jeanne Manford, the co-founder of PFLAG. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 3 - Andrew Cunanan and Jesse Dirkhising (Halloween Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 36:23


    In this AGL Story, we bring you a Halloween special. We share the story of serial killer Andrew Philip Cunanan and tell the tragic story of the murder of Jesse Dirkhising.AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 9 - LGBT Stereotypes and Alan Turing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 45:18


    In this episode we discuss how accurate LGBTQ+ stereotypes really are and we also tell the story of the mathematician and codebreaker, Alan Turning - one of the most prominent figures in UK queer history. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 8 - Queer Representation and Magnus Hirschfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 45:24


    In this episode we discuss why queer representation is so important on TV and other media and we also tell the story of the scientist, and campaigner Magnus Hirschfeld.Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 7 - Long Term Relationships and William Dorsey Swann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 34:40


    In this episode we discuss what it's like being in a long-term relationship and whether there are only LGBTQ+ people in Western countries. We also announced our new LGBTQ+ history segment and this week we discuss the original drag queen and activist William Dorsey Swann.Check out our LGBTQ+ travel map here too: https://www.allgaylong.com/lgbtq-worldwide-travel-map/Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 2 - A Rose By Another Name: Gwen Araujo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 32:09


    In this AGL Story, we discuss the tragic transphobic murder of Gwen Amber Rose Araujo. Gwen was brutally murdered at the hands of people she once called friends. The Gwen Araujo Fund is accepting donations by mail or at the Horizons Foundation here https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/. AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 6. Weddings and Sexual Orientations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 21:37


    In this episode we discuss what it's like to start plan a wedding as an lgbtq+ couple and the anxieties that come with it. We also discuss how you can know your sexual orientation if you've never had sex. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 5. Cheating in Relationships and That Transphobic Book...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 58:58


    In this episode we discuss our views on cheating in relationships, how to know what pronouns to use, and the problem with J.K Rowling's new book. You can find out more about pronouns here https://www.allgaylong.com/blog/what-are-pronouns-and-why-important/. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 4. Earthquakes, That’s So Gay and Royalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 38:14


    In this episode we discuss our dog being poorly, Nikki's birthday, whether or not it's ok to say "That's So Gay" and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    AGL Stories 1 - Matthew Shepard Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 25:18


    In our first AGL Stories, we discuss the tragic murder of Matthew Shepard. To this day it remains one of the most well-known gay-hate crimes in history. You can find out more and donate to the Matthew Shepard Foundation here https://www.matthewshepard.org/. AGL Stories is here to bring a voice to crimes and stories of all types that have involved the LGBTQ+ community. https://www.allgaylong.com/blog/matthew-shepard-murder/.Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 3. Tater-rash, Land-area and Chrisfans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 56:00


    In this episode we discuss being made redundant, walking home alone at night as well as discussing virtual pride which takes place this weekend. Is there a new serial killer at large in our area? We discuss this and more as well as reveal what's to come next week. We do all of this and more after drinking a couple bottles of wine. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 2. She Nearly Ate a Dog Biscuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 41:04


    In this episode we catch up on the events of the week, and share the story of how we got engaged. We also talk about whether it is possible to tell if a person is LGBTQ+ based on how they look or dress, and give our two pence on Britney Spears' conservatorship, Bindi Irwin announcing her pregnancy and RuPaul's Vegas Revue. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Ep 1. An Awkward Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 49:24


    In this episode we talk about how we got together, discuss how to deal with homophobic attitudes and give our two pence on the latest news. Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

    Welcome to All Gay Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 0:56


    Welcome to All Gay Long, Shannon and Nikki are two women in love and this is their podcast all about open and honest conversations all day long.... or All Gay Long! Speaking about their lives, all things LGBTQ+ and given their two pence on what's going on in the world and having plenty of laughs along the way.Listen along with us and check out our website at www.allgaylong.com. Follow us on Twitter @allgaylong and Instagram @allgaylong_.

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