Loud and Proud in Liverpool

In a special edition of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to two of the co-founders of LCR Pride Foundation. The organisation aims to make Liverpool City Region the most LGBTQ+ friendly region in the UK. Chief exec Andi Herring discusses this year's theme ‘From Now On', which focuses on activism and calls on businesses and organisations to do their part to bring change for the LGBTQ+ community. We also hear from John Bird, who is no longer with the organisation, but he talks about the process of setting it up and getting engaged during Pride in Liverpool 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 8, Lewis Jennings speaks to Hollyoaks writer Jon Larkin about his new play Cherry Jezebel. He talks about his creative process and finding inspiration from Liverpool's drag community. We also hear from Ejel Khan, one of the founders of the Muslim LGBT Network. He opens up about his activism and the issues that queer Muslims face. For the final segment, we chat to Femi McCalla about her new podcast All Things Femi-ism. She discusses the taboo around sexuality, period shaming, and discrimination against minorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode seven, Lewis Jennings speaks to three incredible guests about their stories and experiences. Olivia Normah discusses the representation of Black queer people in television and film. She also opens up about dealing with racism from a young age. In Confessions from the Closet, Rhi Grugel talks about coming out as trans at an all-boys school. She later speaks out on the lack of help for young trans people. Our final guest is Detective Sergeant Christian Owens, who was the first serving police officer to transition in Merseyside Police. He reflects on his journey and the importance of LGBTQ+ history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode six, Lewis Jennings speaks to Scottish drag queen Auntie Effie about Merseyside's newest drag venue Funny Boyz Liverpool. Effie comments on the impact coronavirus has had on LGBTQ+ night clubs and how they can survive moving forward. Office worker and freelancer Tom Massam shares his coming out story in Confessions from the Closet. He also talks about the stigma left behind by Section 28. Actor Ellis Howard is this week's final guest. He opens up about being working class and gay, before revealing what inspired him to create his blog Skinny, Shattered and Skint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode five, the roles reverse as host Lewis Jennings shares his story. Neve Farrelly, an LGBTQ+ artist, takes on the role of the presenter and delves into Lewis' journey with his sexuality. He talks about coming out at a funeral, being in heterosexual relationships and why drugs don't work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to Alyx Steele and Carrie Jones about having three weddings! The couple also discuss the complications of trying for a baby and why they have given up with IVF. Our next guest is singer Sammi Grainger, who talks about being outed as bisexual in school. She also opens up about being bullied and how this has shaped her adult life. This week's Queero is Warren Hartley from Open Table Liverpool. Warren delves into the relationship between religion and LGBTQ+ people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode three of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to poet Jessica O'Shea about sexism women face every day. She also opens up about experiencing biphobia. Our next guest is Adam Whittaker, who shares his coming out story – and it's one that will definitely put a smile on your face. This week's Queero is Chris Porter from GYRO, a youth group for young LGBTQ+ people. He talks about the work he does at GYRO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode two of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to Hannah Griff about what it means to be non-binary and why it's important we use people's preferred pronouns. Hannah is one half of the Pocketful of Why podcast and recently came out as non-binary in a special episode. Our next guest is Paige Tomlinson, a DJ and music producer, who shares her coming out story. Paige reveals she wasn't accepted when she first came out as a lesbian at 16. Writer and actress Kerry Williams is our final guest this week. Kerry has just released Out of Time, a film that deals with transgender issues. She talks about what inspired her to make the film.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @LoudandProudIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to Felix Mufti-Wright about how coronavirus is impacting his transition. Felix is one of the co-founders of Transcend, a theatre company that aims to bring more representation of LGBTQ+ artists. He also speaks out on the harmful narrative surrounding transgender people that is perpetuated by the mainstream media. Our next guest is Kevin Robinson, the founder of Everton Together, who shares his coming out story. Kevin is also a Green Party candidate for Everton in the 2021 local elections. He reveals whether politics has affected how he presents himself as a gay man. Joan Burnett, a queer film programmer, is our final guest. Joan talks about working on a team at Liverpool City Region Pride that showcases LGBTQ+ short films. She also talks about the importance of making LGBTQ+ films accessible to wider audiences. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @LoudandProudIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.