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It's just family this week as we celebrate LGBTQ+ history month with a very special announcement and a new game. Share your wedding stories@ podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice-note WhatsApp 020 3239 4613 MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Bloody Covid has kept up away so long, so this episode is just family! Shereece, Dave and Keye getting you through the Christmas period and bringing in the New Year. We answer the big question of Christmas 2021... is the film 'Single all the way' any good!? Let us know what's going on with you and you might even end up on the show…send us an email @ podcast@bestgaylife.comor leave us a voice-note WhatsApp 020 3239 4613 ​​ MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

It's Trans Visibility Week, so of course we had to change our name. We celebrate lots of exciting news from our Trans family and get theatrical. We meet two incredible performing artists, who tell us how they managed to survive the lockdown, and come out the other end singing and high-kicking. Singer/songwriter Gina Thomas and dancing star of the stage and screen, Shaquille Brush Let us know what's going on with you and you might even end up on the show…send us an email @ podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice-note WhatsApp 020 3239 4613 Why not slide into Shaquille's DMs on IG slb_himself or book tickets to see him in 'Hairspray' The Musical Trans Support, advice and guidance can be found at allabouttrans.org.uk MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

We are joined by CEO, best-selling author, “Intimacy Expert to Millions”, and champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. From America's ‘The Today Show' to BGL…Susan Bratton answers all your questions about sex! And we have even only gone and popped her cherry! Let us know what's going on with you and you might even end up on the show…send us an email @. podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice-note WhatsApp 020 3239 4613 ​​ Learn more about Paul @ http://paul.coach MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Good things come in threes…so we are bringing you our third series. We talk wellbeing, film premieres and hangovers! Thankful our guest…guru to the good, gay glitterati…Paul Bailey is here to help with some top recovery tips. Let us know what's going on with you and you might even end up on the show…send us an email @ podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice-note WhatsApp 020 3239 4613 Learn more about Paul @ http://paul.coach MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Dave and Keye go head to head in the masterminds of Reality TV and talk through their difficult addiction to Real Housewives! We meet the lovely Anthony Hand who introduces us to the star of upcoming feature film, Maxxie La Wow! Let us know what's going on with you and you might even end up on the show…send us an email podcast@bestgaylife.com or sen us a voice-note/message on WhatsApp 020 3239 4613 ​​Learn more about Maxxie at www.maxxie.com Instagram @MaxxieLaWow Facebook @MaxxieLaWow MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

The sports and culture episode…well check Dave and Shereece being all highbrow… don't worry it doesn't last long! They chat about the achievements of the LGBTQ+ team in the Olympics (both on and off the track) and celebrate the theatres reopening with a review of the incredible Soho Theatre show ‘Hot Gay Time Machine'. Let us know what's going on with you and you might even end up on the show…send us an email: podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice-note WhatsApp 020 3239 4613 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

We share the moments that switched our 'gayness' up a notch, and laugh our faces off with the artistic and comic genius.. Jake-or-Jacob. Let us know what you think or even get on the show..send us an email @ podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice-note WhatsApp 02032394613 Most of Jake-or-Jacob's stuff can be found at www.jakeorjacob.com or follow along on insta @thejakeorjacob Also, you can find his new music on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, or most streaming platforms, by simply searching my name: Jake or Jacob Titles to my new music are: Cheater & 2020 Calendar MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

It's fitness model, activist, and long-time friend of BGL…Mike Singh! It seems like yesterday that he arrived in London and now he's off back home. We find out what gay U.K was really like for our Texan totty! Let us know what you think of the podcast or just about anything LGBTQ+ and we might even share it on the podcast podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice on WhatsApp 02032394613 Mike Singh on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

In our second Pride month episode, we loved celebrating all the intersections of our community with the enigmatic contributing GQ Editor, global model and author of the most fabulous book ‘The Queer Bible' …Jack Guinness. Dave and Shereece do things a little differently this week, talk about their own LGBTQ+ idols and one of them won't stop obsessing about Drag Race Espania…guess who! Email us podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice on WhatsApp 02032394613 Don't forget to check out Jack on Instagram and looking all his lovely pics on his website MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

We meet podcaster and new adoptive parent, Maria from ‘Mum in training' podcast. Maria is on a mission to get more black and LGBTQ+ people adopting and talking about all routes of families coming into existence. Dave and Shereece talk all things pride. Pride Competition For your chance to win a Rivera Box worth £100 and an invite to join us present a special Pride episode, send us either: - what the phrase ‘Stronger Together' means to you… or - an idea for something that we can do on our special ‘Stronger Together' Pride episode. Enter by email to podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice on WhatsApp 02032394613 Don't forget to check out ‘Mum In Training' the podcast MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

In the week of the ‘International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Dave shares his very personal story of the homophobia that very nearly changed his life forever. Keye is fangirling as they meet the incredible asexual, anarchist ,slam poet...Tom Rudd. Pride Competition For your chance to win a Rivera Box worth £100 and an invite to join us present a special Pride episode, send us either: - what the phrase ‘Stronger Together' means to you… or - an idea for something that we can do on our special ‘Stronger Together' Pride episode. Enter by email to podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice on WhatsApp 02032394613 Don't forget to follow Tom (and check out their live event)… Facebook: www.facebook.com/anxiousanarchistpoetry Instagram: www.instagram.com/stuffpunxdo Twitter: www.twitter.com/stuffpunxdo Book: http://www.whiskyandbeards.co.uk/product/pre-order-i-am-a-thing-of-rough-edges-by-tom-rudd/ Live Event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversations-with-an-anxious-anarchist-tickets-154311631243 MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Dave, Shereece and Keye share their favourite podcast highlights from the last year, including some moments where past guests share their insights into mental health in our community in awaresness of Mental Health Awareness Week. We also share some news about a very special competition. Pride Competition For your chance to win a Rivera Box worth £100 and an invite to join us present a special Pride episode, send us either: - what the phrase ‘Stronger Together’ means to you… or - an idea foe something that we can do on our special ‘Stronger Together’ Pride episode. Enter by email to podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

We celebrate the beer gardens opening up, Dave’s 40th and the start of summer with Popstar ‘Lyle Anthony’. The gorgeous winner of South Africa’s ‘Popstars’ has just released his latest single ‘My forever ‘with an exciting music video. The music video is a visual overload of fun, music and dance. It celebrates Inclusion, Pride, and celebrates an array of LGBTQ talent. twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Follow Lyle Anthony WEBSITE - https://lyleanthony.com INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/lyleanthonyofficial TWITTER - https://twitter.com/lyleanthony_usa FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Lyleanthonyofficial/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/LyleAnthony MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

What better way to celebrate black queer entertainment than by speaking to award winning director and comedian Sampson McCormick. We discuss his latest film on amazon Prime, 'Love the one you're with', the problems with cancel culture and have a good laugh at ourselves along the way. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Follow Sampson: Instagram @sampsonmccormick MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

In this episode we discuss the news about a series of resignations from a Pride organization, because of claims of institutionalised racism. After hearing from Shereece, Keye and a range of other voices from queer people of colour, about their experiences of racism from within the LGBTQ+ community, we ask what must the community do next? Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Why not find out more about our guests: Michael Singh David James D'Souza Urenzo MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

What better way to celebrate everything Womxn, than with the powerhouse activist for change, and Stonewall’s ‘Lesbian Role Model of The Year ‘... Laila El-Metoui! Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Checkout Laila Instagram @lailaelmetoui Facebook lailaelmetoui Twitter: @lelmeducation Get tickets for some of the amazing events Laila mentioned on the episode at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/lelmeducation-7971887304 MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

BoJo has promised us that a night out is on the cards, and what better way to celebrate than meeting super star DJ, and legendary mother of the House of Mandella…Raven Mandella. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check-out Raven IG.: Raven_mandella Twitter: @MandellaRaven Listen to Raven on EXT Radio every Monday at 4pm https://www.extproject.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2XV9ZwM7IEDzeMSyxwrOA8jyvL-Gb3sXPElTM2y94oLmQ6Vyo1enLyTrQ Theme Tune MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Keye and Dave chat about the latest RuPaul's Drag Race UK drama and then are joined by brilliant 'Disability After Dark' host, Drew Gurza. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check-out Drew Podcast: Disability After Dark IG : DrewGurza Twitter: DrewGurza Website: www.DrewGurza.com Website: www.thatshandi.co MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Zario Travezz – Saint or Sinner?! This week we get down and dirty with @zariotravezz as we explore the evolving porn industry, and find out what would make Zario’s perfect date. Dave and Keye get all 80’s and celebrate the hit new Russel T. Davies show, ‘It’s a Sin’. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check-out Zario Twitter: @ZarioTravezzXXX Instagram: zariotravezz Justfor.fans/zariotravezz MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

2021 isn't turning out to be all it promised and Dave and Keye need a hero...enter Eric Marcus! The New York Times No. 1 best selling author and 'Making Gay History' award winning podcast producer and presenter has the most fun he has ever had on another podcast ( and that's a direct quote!) Twitter               @bestgaylife IG                         @bestgay.life Email               podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Listen to Making Gay History wherever you find your podcasts and visit the website at https://makinggayhistory.com We want to keep bringing you Best Gay Life content for free, but to be able to do that we need your help. Go to Bestgaylife.com and sign up to one one of our boxes... When you subscribe to Best Gay Life, you subscribe to change! MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

NYE Special What better way to spend your NYE than with LGBTQ+ YouTube celebrity and bloody legend…Jade Fox. Dave, Sherecce and Keye bid a less than fond farewell to 2020 and have a little NYE party of their own. Don’t forget to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts about what Jade had to say. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com Help us keep this content free, and subscribe to change at bestgaylife.com If you like we what do, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcast/Itunes You can follow jade at: Twitter @iamjadefox Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/foxyhotmess IG iamjadefox MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Shereece got tipsy and couldn’t bare the thought of not being with you on Christmas Day…so here is our Christmas Film special. Shereece describes the plot of the Christmas Rom-Com which has lesbians as the love- interest…and there are some hilarious reactions from Keye and Dave. Don’t forget to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts about what the film. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com Help us keep this content free, and subscribe to change at bestgaylife.com If you like we what do, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcast/Itunes MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

A Gayish Christmas This might be the strangest Christmas ever, but Best Gay Life are celebrating regardless. What better way to do it than to meet Kyle and Mike from the award winning podcast, ‘Gayish’. Wishing you all a Best Gay Christmas! Don’t forget to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts about what the ‘Gayish’ boys had to say. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email david@bestgaylife.com Help us keep this content free, and subscribe to change at bestgaylife.com If you like we what do, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcast/Itunes You can follow Gayish at: IG: @gayishpodcast Twitter: @gayishpodcast Website: gayishpodcast.com MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Look who’s back! It’s BGL favourite, model, actor and all-round sweetheart…Timmy Essex! On ‘Pansexual Day of Pride’, Dave and Timmy discover exactly what is to be pansexual, celebrate love and have a total cheese fest as talk turns to Christmas preparations. Don’t forget to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts about what Timmy had to say. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com Help us keep this content free, and subscribe to change at bestgaylife.com If you like we what do, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcast/Itunes You can follow Timmy @ IG: Timmyessex Twitter: @timmyessex1 MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

The Predicament – Music Special Dave and Shereece take a trip down their musical memory lane and reminisce over the music from their big life milestones: first trip to the gay club, work experience and that grungy stage! We also have our first ever musical guests…Danny Farrell and Harley C (of XCV Music) and their incredible new LGBTQ+ album, ‘The Predicament’! Don’t forget to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts about what Danny and Harley had to say. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com Help us keep this content free, and subscribe to change at bestgaylife.com If you like we what do, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcats/Itunes You can follow Danny Farrell and Harley C. @ IG: Farrellmcmxcv & Harleycofficial & xcvmusicofficial Website: xcvmusic.co.uk MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Happy Birthday to us, happy birthday to us…. Can you believe it, the podcast is one year old! To celebrate we have a special extra episode with Dave, Shereece and Keye reminiscing over the past year, favourite moments and biggest bloopers! For the first time ever Dave and Shereece go head-to-head for 5 second rule…and it all ends in tears. Back by popular demand they are joined by return guest and favourite inquisitive straight ally, Justin (Of ‘Justin Asks’ fame!). and this time…he delved even deeper! Don’t forget to join the conversation and lets us know your thoughts on what we had to say. Twitter   @bestgaylife IG  @bestgay.life Email  podcast@bestgaylife.com Help us keep this content free and subscribe to change at bestgaylife.com  If you like what we do and want to help us get into the top 10 ,then please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcast. MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

It has been a big week for LGBTQ+ people everywhere… Trump is out and Best Gay Life have just hit 22 in a UK Apple Podcast Chart! Dave and Shereece celebrate Biden’s big win, talk about Dave’s new obsession with 'Married at First Sight' and get ready to try their hands at being political correspondents. They are joined this week by Taylor Small, the first trans person ever to be elected to the Vermont state legislature, and only the fifth trans state legislator in the whole of the US. Don’t forget to join the conversation and lets us know your thoughts about what Taylor had to say. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com Help us keep this content free and subscribe to change at bestgaylife.com If you like we what do, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on itunes. You can follow Taylor on all social media platforms at @TaylorSmallVT Website taylorsmallvt.com MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Chris Mosier – The Game Changer The ‘BBC’ and ‘New York Times’ named him ‘The man who changed the Olympics’. We are honored to have Chris Mosier on the show! Amongst his many, many other accolades he can claim we discuss being the first transgender person on the USA national team, the first trans person to compete in trails for the Olympics as their chosen gender and the honour of being an inductee to the Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame. Don’t forget to join the conversation and lets us know what you thoughts about what Chris had to say. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Chris Mosiers advocacy and fundraising websites are : transathlete.com & pointofpride.org Check out his bunnies on Instagram at @thechrismosie If you like we what do, please don’t forget to subscribe and rate us on iTunes. MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Happy Coming Out Day with Colby Melvin Colby Melvin is a former US Underwear model of the year, a marriage equality activist that was invited to the White House and a man that can claim the Clintons and the Obamas as fans. In this candid interview Colby talks about recovering from addiction, fighting against online hate and the ups and downs of fame. Don’t forget to join the conversation and lets us know what you thought about what Colby had to say. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Colby Melvin Twitter @colbymelvin IG@colbymelvin If you like we what do please don’t forget to subscribe and rate us on itunes. MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestgaylife/message

Can I have an Amen – The Self Love Epiosde This week we are joined by self-help author for Gay Men, Britt East. Brit is in the business of giving guys non-nonsense advice about how to improve their lives. Naturally Dave and Shereece share their top tips to loving yourself, which generally revolve around Tea and quiet time. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. To find your nearest stockist of ‘ The Gay Mans guide to life’ visit Brett’s site bretteast.com If you like we what do please don’t forget to subscribe and rate us on itunes. MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records)

The Recovery Travel Episode With lockdown easing up in most places, Dave and Shereece discuss the topic that no one can agree on- is it safe to go abroad right now? We also welcome our resident travel expert, David James DeSouza, who shares his tips on everything to holiday bargains and life changing trips. All this through an LGBTQ+ lens of course! Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) atwww.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Follow David on IG @davidjld87 MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records)

The Tops and Bottoms of Summer 2020 Shereece is holiday so Dave is joined by a guest presenter…none other than our resident relationship expert, Keye Tortice-Lunn. This week it’s all about the highs and lows of summer 2020. Oh, and there’s only a brand spanking new theme tune by the uber talented Gina Thomas and Michael John Jurado. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Follow Keye on IG. @Keyeluke MUSIC COPYRIGHT OWNERS Gina Thomas (Vocals) and Michael John Jurado SOUND RECORDING RIGHTS OWNER Michael John Jurado (Moral records)

Trans, Teen and Triumphant How far are we really with trans rights? This week Dave and Shereece discuss the recent snub of trans actors from the Emmy nominations, angry women in carparks and (I can’t believe I am actually saying this) …football! Octavian Starr also joins us to talk about his experience of being a trans man and the incredible work he and Stonewall Housing do to support young LGBTQ+ young people. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Follow Stonewall Housing IG stonewallhousing Twitter @stonewallhousin

Mr.Gay NZ Dave and Shereece can’t quite decide whether to go abroad this summer…although New Zealand seems really tempting! This week we meet the gorgeous Mr. Gay New Zealand, Ricky Devine. Devine he certainly is, but when it comes to this competition winner there is way more to find than just his good looks. We hear about his charity work, how he is trying to tackle the suicide problem in NZ by uplifting LGBTQ+ youth. Oh… and we get the inside scoop about like life in a throuple! You do not want to miss this one. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Follow Ricky on IG@ Rickydwhite

Gay and Godly Happy Birthday Shereece, Happy Pride …and crash bang whallop! After her ceiling nearly falling Dave is lucky to have her at all. There’s talk about pride in lock down, ‘Black Trans Lives Matter’ and plenty of top Netflix recommendations…oh and a soapbox or two. Dave is joined by Christian gay activist Leslie Masibi, who talks straight from the heart about his religion, the racism he was faced with when he moved to the UK and the complexity of his intersectionality. This is a powerful, emotional and poignant interview. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check out Leslie on Instagram @mos_lez89

Dave and Shereece are joined by the first of our ‘real voices’ Franklin Dawson. Franklin talks about the challenges of being LGBTQ+ in London, the obsession with youth and racism that still exists within our community. He also leaves us with the best quote of the season “Education without application is just comprehension”. Shereece shares her positive experiences of day at the ‘Black Lives Matter’ rally in Hackney, and of course they can’t let a week go by without talking about RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and their latest Netflix binges. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Follow Franklin on IG @_frankfrankfrank

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The Queen Supreme Dave and Shereece celebrate all things drag this week. They discuss the ‘Drag Race Season 12 winner’, ‘All Stars 5‘ and welcome one of London’s top queens. Vanity Von Glow tells us all about her new movie and what it was like growing up in Glasgow. We also talk about events in America this week, including the tragic murder of George Floyd. #Blacklivesmatter Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check out Vanity on IG @vanityvonglow

The Lovie Episode Dave and Shereece get all theatrical this week. They meet star of stage and screen, Paulus. We hear all about his time working with Geri Halliwell as a judge on the BBC’s ‘All Together Now’ and his love for Victoria Wood. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check out Paulus on IG @paulus_looks. or www.paullmartin.com

Love Yourself And Get Down Dave and Shereece are hit by a tornado this week…and his name is The Mad Chattaa. We get down to his brand new song ‘Lethal Injection’ and get to grips with his message of self-love. Ofcourse, it wouldn’t be BGL if we didn’t chat about Drag Race. There’s plenty more, from our top summer tunes to fighting your inner saboteur. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check out The Mad Chattaa on Instagram @themadchattaa

The Rainbow Families Episode In celebration of the International Day of the Family, we celebrate LGBT+ parents! Dave and Shereece talk about adoption laws in the UK and around the world. They also talk about their own journeys and ask the question “Do I want kids?”. Their guest today in well-known children’s author, presenter and hit youtuber Olli Pike. Olly is the Director and Chief Executive Unicorn as ‘Pop ‘n Olly’. They talk about his project to get LGBTQ+ books into every primary school in the UK. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check out Olly on Instagram @ollypike and www.popnolly.com

Starts and Stripes Dave and Shereece celebrate everything American (well not quite everything!) in this special US episode. They are joined by presenter, writer, actor and editor James Kleinmann to hear what lockdown in the US is really like. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Check out ‘The Queer Review’ at www.thequeerreview.com

The Big Announcement Finally Dave and Sheerece share the big news...and it’s exciting. They also chat RPDR secret celebrity, life in lock down and loads more. They are joined by Actor and writer Greg Ashton, with a surprise visit from a certain Welsh washer woman. Twitter @bestgaylife IG @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Find our guest: Greg facebook @Gregory Ash Ashton

Netflix and Pup Dave and Shereece have been watching way to much Netflix and talk turns to all their top shows, dangers of dating apps during coronavirus and of course RPDR.  They are joined by Mr.Pup UK 2017 and host of upcoming Prowler European Porn Awards, Rob Wilde. Twitter                @bestgaylife IG                         @bestgay.life Email                   podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Find our guest: Rob WildeTwitter and IG @ItsRobWilde

Queer Box – The Film and TV Episode Dave and Shereece are still on  about ‘The Tiger King’ , torn with RPDR and hopeful for the postponed Muslim Pride. They are joined by comedian and film expert , Brogan Thomas and fitness and dance guru Ricky Boon. Why not reach out to us! Twitter                @bestgaylife IG                         @bestgay.life Email                   podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Find our guest: Ricky Boon   FB  @RickyBoonPT & www.realbodyfitness.co.uk Brogan Thomas   IG @Broganthom

We are in Lockdown week three and still going strong. Shereece has some top Netflix tips and Dave got caught out on Houseparty! They are joined by influencer, fitness model and star of ‘Celebs Go Dating’ Timmy Essex. Timmy shares how fitness saved his life and is getting him through lockdown. Why not reach out to us! Twitter                @bestgaylife IG                         @bestgay.life Email                   podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Find our guest: Timmy Essex    on IG @Timmyessx Twitter @timmyessex1

Best Gay Life Indoors Everything’s changed but Dave and Shereece are determined to keep on going. They talk Corona virus, social distancing and how to survive the lockdown. They are joined by TV personality, activist and performer, Asifa Lahore. We find out what life is like when you are Muslim, disabled and Trans. Why not reach out to us! Twitter                @bestgaylife IG                         @bestgay.life Email                   podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Find our guest: Asifa Lahore.      IG    asifalahore

Pageant Queens and Mr Gay England Dave puts Shereece to the test with a series of real pageant queen questions. Will she be the next little Miss Lewisham? They are joined by Steven Lewis Barrett, who has just made it through to the finals of Mr Gay England.  We couldn’t be prouder! Why not reach out to us! Twitter                @bestgaylife IG                         @bestgay.life Email                   podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Find our guest: Steven Lewis-Barrett                    IG  stevenlewisbarrett1 Check out our subscription boxes and blogs at www.bestgaylife.com

Dave and Shereece are joined by BGL’s relationship and dating expert, Keye Tortice-Lunn. Welcome to the first wives club! They talk bad dates, RuPaul’s Drag Race scandals and coronavirus. Why not reach out to us! Twitter                @bestgaylife IG                         @bestgay.life Email                   podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Find our guest: Keye Tortice-Lunn                         IG  Keyeluke Check out our subscription boxes and blogs at www.bestgaylife.com

Live from Student Pride 2020 We’ve let Dave and  Shereece out and about! In this very special episode they are live from Student Pride at Westminster University. They are joined by event hosts Juno Dawson (author and activist) and James Barr (‘A Gay and a NonGay’ host and radio DJ) who share what’s going in in their lives and talk about why it’s so important to carve out a space for queer womxn. Why not reach out to us! Twitter: @bestgaylife IG: @bestgay.life Email podcast@bestgaylife.com or leave us a voice note (for chance to hear yourself in our next episode) at  www.anchor.fm/bestgaylife. Find our guests: James Barr Twitter: @Imjamesbarr     @gaynongay Juno Dawson Twitter: @junodawson Louie/Student pride IG: @egon_centric Check out our subscription boxes and blogs at  www.bestgaylife.com