Mad, fun and terribly addictive, ChinWag is one nun's quest to interrogate every guest, finding out their innermost secrets. Recorded in bars and cafes around Manchester, ChinWag is divinely unique, deliciously happy and incredibly nosey - it'll rival ELLEN one of these days!
She's a darling of the underworld, and she's all mine for an hour. Catch out our indepth meanderings....
The magic, the glitter, the frocks and wigs, the patter, the singing - step forward Sal Ford! Style and elegance envelop Ms Ford every time she steps out on stage, but I got to sit down with Sal to find out what makes her tick....what are the secrets behind that red bouffant?
This episode was tres interesting as we recorded it in black and white! Totally monochrome with the delicious Liquorice Black. Based in Manchester (just like me!), Lickie is the love child of Elvira, Morticia Adams and the Bride of Frankenstein, Elsa Lanchester. But whilst you might have seen the gorgeous Liquorice in club nights like ChaCha Boudoir and part of the Family Gorgeous with Cheddar Gorgeous and Anna Phylactic, you won't know the TRUE story until you've heard this episode! So sit down, settle back and let this waft all over you....
She's a walking ball of shenanigans and tomfoolery and makes the PERFECT guest on ChinWag - it's Sister Indica! We've chatted quite a few times now, from the US to the UK, but this show.....THIS SHOW.... is amazing. It's revealing, it's chatty, it's HUMAN. It's got crazy fun highs and heart-felt and indepth revelations. So, stop reading and listen now to this fabulous episode of CHINWAG!
Gaydio is a global phenomenon - the biggest LGBT radio station in the world! I got to spend an amazing hour with the big honcho of the station, Toby Whitehouse, to find out about the station and also tons more about HIM!
Artist Jez Dolan produced a one day Drag Symposium in Manchester - so I went along to learn more and educate myself! Tons of great guests, and a few special appearances from gorgeous people too.
This episode of ChinWag is AMAZING! The Sisters Conclave 2016 was a gathering of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from ALL over the world. We descended on Berlin for 11 whole days of fun, serious talk, sharing, caring and outrageous day's out in the fabulous German city. The Berlin Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence organised everything and they truly are deserving of praise for making it memorable, brilliant and FABULOUS! Over 60 Sisters were present and I managed to chat with: Sister SuzetteSister Gaia LoveSister Angelina HoliSister Edith MyfleshSister KaterinaBrother BimboSister Barbitchka Sister Lawna JocquiSister Ann Tici - - - PationSister Jacqui MoffCadet Paladin Lil RandySister Donna VanewdaySister DaphneSister Soami deLuxand a brief appearance from Sister Flora Goodthyme! For more information about joining the Sisters, go to : http://thesisters.org/ or www.themanchestersisters.org
Part 2 of our podcast "Ask The Sisters" - listen now to Sister Indica and myself answer YOUR questions!
Hey kids, it's what you've been waiting for - YOUR questions answered by those two great Sisters - Sister Indica and me, Sister BangBang. It's ASK THE SISTERS! Listen in and experience the highs xxx
Doyenne of Manchester's gay scene for MANY years, John Hamilton is known to all and sundry as 'Mr Showbiz' as he's organised many a mad party night! I've known him for a long time, but do I really know him? No! Listen in and find out what John really is, behind the glitter and sequins :-)
This episode sees me rubbing shoulders with someone who wears a hat ALMOST as big as my veil! Carl Austin-Behan is our Lord Mayor of Manchester and is a lovely guy I've known for 17 years now - and he's got LOADS and LOADS of things to share, over a few glasses of wine ;-) Recorded in the Lord Mayors' Parlour, within Manchester's Town Hall - all VERY posh and grand. Find out what happened when young Carl declared his gayness whilst still in the Royal AirForce, what his first job resulted in and what his FIRST ever title was in this episode of ChinWag! If you like ChinWag, please consider signing up for Podmatic and be notified of future episodes. Your email wont' be used for anything else! Lots of love BangBang xxx
Writer, performer, poet, singer, chinwagger extraordinaire - this is part of what the magnificent Rosie Garland is! We get to chat about Rosie's career as a writer (third book soon to be published!), the performer role as Rosie Lugosi and also more about Rosie's involvement in the March Violets - and a tune too! Yes, the first time on ChinWag there's yer actual tune!
So excited about this episode! Recently, Cheddar Gorgeous, Liquorice Black and Anna Phylactic took off for a mini tour of the States. They had many adventures in San Francisco, Los Angeles and at Austin Drag Fest and guess who got EXCLUSIVE access to their tell-all? ME! Listen and have fun with us all.
Lee has always been on my radar over the years - from the heady days of the fabulous Paradise Factory, to his gallery presentations of his brilliant photographic work. Listen in as we recount a few memories, and I discover a great deal more about Lee in the latest edition of ChinWag!
A doyenne of Manchesters' GAY VILLAGE, and a right good mate too, Steph Kay has helped transform a run down area into a fabulous party nexus AND was one of the original bods behind Manchester Pride. She now is head honcho at Bar Vanilla and has a huge wealth of memories going back years. Have a listen NOW!
You can't shut her up....and the great thing is that Sr Indica has lots of GOOD stuff to talk about! This is the Second part of our chat so get listening NOW. And don't forget - we are planning our FIRST EVER Q&A show together. Indica and BangBang answer YOUR questions on a unique show. Send either of us your question right now, and be at the top of the list !! xxx
She's your home gurl for life and Sister Indica joins me for an amazing hour of chat - Manchester and Florida joined together. The wonders of Skype. And in this conjoining, we talk about Madame Trump, being a Sister, how being yourself is essential AND, of course, the infamous "BangBang's Quick Six". All wrapped up and ready for your eager ears. Welcome to the world of ChinWag!
Yes, it's Episode 10 and time for a recap! Here we are with an extra special ChinWag which looks back over the previous 9 - a celebration of the best bit. With Sister Jacqui Moff, Cheddar Gorgeous, Nick Curtis, Sly Hands, Misty Chance, Emma and Chris from Gaydio, Anna Phylactic, Joe King and Sister Matic Debauchery.
A respected Sister of the Manchester House, a font of all knowledge and a complete and utter slag, Sister Matic is a friend you couldn't do without. With stories of how the house and herself came into being, as well as an insight into Sister Matic's obsession with 'Polari', this will be an hour well worth the effort. Enjoy!! www.polaribible.org www.themanchestersisters.org
Such a sweetie! Joe is a great chatterer with a ton of stories to tell. Find out how he felt when he won Mr LeatherUK, if he really is butch and what his Mum thought of his new title. And then there's his work with The Leather Library too. And don't forget that this is my birthday edition so PLEASE help me help others by donating today - here's the shortcut to the secure donation page : https://www.justgiving.com/manchestersistersforght/ Thank you! Love, BB x
We had a great load of fun together over coffee - talking about drag, acting, America, Austin Drag Fest, Peaches Christ, ChaChaBoudoir and Manchester! Such an interesting and creative person, you'll want to know more about Anna Phylactic.
It was hilarious to chat with these two...and Chris's cute little dog too! Chris and Emma host the fabulous Breakfast Show on Gaydio so it was so easy to chat away and find out more about them. In fact, it was hard to get a word in edgeways! Find out more about their show on www.gaydio.co.uk - but not before you listened to this exclusive!
Sisters and Drag Queens do tend to get on, and my chat with Misty proved this beyond doubt! Find out how Misty was 'born' and how Dusty Springfield changed her hair do - only on ChinWag!
Not only do you see a lot of my guest around the world's fetish spots, but you also hear a lot of him too as he creaks and twangs away in his trademark rubbery gear! Learn the deepest darkest secrets and all the outrageous gossip with me and Sly Hands. www.slyhands.com
An entrepreneur, a big honcho in Manchester's Gay Village and a huge charity fundraiser - Nick is a familiar face around the LGBT community....but what is this secretive man all about? I managed to grab a rare interview with this handsome bugger to find out all the gossip.
An art form, a denizen of fluidic space, a drag queen - Cheddar creates new worlds for Manchester! La Gorgeous is in the U.S. during April, so hear what he has to say in this episode of ChinWag.