Tea and Cake

On this episode of Tea and Cake, we're having a natter with singer, show producer, model, head of Lady Gaga's little monsters and member of the Bitten Peach family, Jason Kwan. We chat about being a Lady Gaga super fan, growing up as a LGBTQ+ kid in Hong Kong, and finding and creating your chosen family. We also talk about how Jason found his voice through music and glam rock, as well as his work with akt (Albert Kennedy Trust). This episode does also discuss suicide and racism, so this a warning if this is a triggering subject for you. This episode was recorded after Jason released a video on Instagram about racism towards the asian community spurred by the #StopAsianHate campaign, but before the horrible mass shootings in Atlanta. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung hero. --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Ocean Vuong - @ocean_vuong Mahatma Khandi - @mahatmakhandi Evelyn Mok - @evelynmok - (Rice to Meet You) Bretman Rock - @bretmanrock 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: The Bitten Peach - @bittenpeachuk The Enby Show - @theenbyshow - (@carrotdrag) Bethnal Green Working Men Club - @bgwmc 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Rina Sawayama - @rinasonline Greyson Chance - @greysonchance 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Lysander Dove - @lysander_dove - (Bar Wot) Follow Jason Kwan here: Instagram - @jasonkwanmusic Twitter - @JasonKwanMusic Spotify Follow The Bitten Peach here: Instagram - @bittenpeachuk Twitter - @bittenpeachuk --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter Instagram Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram Twitter --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve Twitter - @originalsteve

This week I'm chatting to 1940s f*ckboi and member of the Family Jewels collective, Beau Jangles. We talk about exploring gender through drag performing and personas, finding their performance family through drag kings collectives like Pecs. We also cover the exploding drag king community and competitions like Man Up, as well as creating nights and safe spaces with venues and groups like The Chateau. We also talk about growing up in Norfolk, racism in school and discovering what it's like to discover their non-binary identity. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung hero. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or Twitter through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod or contact us at hello@teaandcakepod.com --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Oedipussi Rex - @oedipussi.rex Sakeema Peng Crook - @sakeemathecrook Elise Güven - @elise.tattoo Georgeous Michael - @georgeousmichael 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: The Chateau - @the_chateau_ Pxssy Palace - @pxssypalace Non Binary Cabaret - @nonbinarycabaret 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artists: Serena Isioma - @serenaisioma Rae Khalil - @raekhalil 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London: Chiyo - @prinxchiyo --- Follow Beau Jangles here: Instagram - @beaujanglesdrag --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter Instagram Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram Twitter --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve Twitter - @originalsteve

For this episode, I'm chatting to Mufseen and Spencer from the brilliant podcast, Queer Talk. We talk about creating a podcast during lockdown, and connecting and building your queer family. They also discuss creating For the Love of Queers and being part of the Pride in London team, as well as how we can use our skills for the community. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung hero. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or Twitter through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod or contact us at hello@teaandcakepod.com --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Benjamin Dean - @notagainben Li Benedetti - @libenedettii Sharan Dhaliwal - @sharandhaliwal_ Az Franco - @youcancallmeaz - 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: Horse Meat Disco - @horse_meat_disco Club Kali - @clubkali Rose and Crown - Pub - Greenwich 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist: Josef Salvat - @josefsalvat Andrea Di Giovanni - @andreadigiovanni 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London: Rico Jacob Chace - @rjchace --- Follow Queer Talk here: Instagram - @queer_talk Twitter - @queertalk_ Follow Mufseen here: Instagram - @mufseen Twitter - @mufseen Follow Spencer here: Instagram - @spencooper Twitter - @spencooper Follow For the Love of Queers here: Instagram - @fortheloveofqueers Twitter - @lovequeers --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter Instagram Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram Twitter --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve Twitter - @originalsteve

We're back with a new season of Tea and Cake! To kick things off with a BANG, I'm chatting to the mother of punk rock drag, Baby Lame! Please note that this episode contains adult language. We talk about creating content and shows during lockdown, their cabaret creations Shit Show and Mariah and Friendz, with Crystal. We cover working with UK drag legend Paul O'Grady and US drag performers like Peaches Christ, BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon. We also dive into the London queer scene and so much more! In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung hero. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or Twitter through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod or contact us at hello@teaandcakepod.com --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Raze Collective - @razecollective The Bitten Peach - @bittenpeachuk Dina Martina - @dinamartina Christeene - @christeene_official 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: Bar Wotever - @BarWot Man Up - Drag King Competition at @TheGloryLDN Any venue! 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Pink Suits - @pinksuitsband Mykki Blanco - @mykkiblanco 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London John Sizzle at The Glory - @johnsizzle --- Follow Baby Lame here: Instagram - @baby.lame - Twitter - @Baby_Lame - Website - https://www.babylame.com --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve Twitter - @originalsteve

For this final episode of Tea and Cake, I'm chatting to Ellie and Jess from Queer Culture Club, an inclusive queer, womxn-lead collective in London. They are fighting the dissolution of queer spaces and isolation in our community with weekly events and socials. We talk about creating a community during lockdown that's outside of focusing on dating, the need for sober spaces and using the community's skills and talents to help others. As well as discovering your queer identity and representation on TV. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung heroes. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Victoria Olsina - @victoria_comedy Queer Garden - @queergarden Abi - Zesttt For Life - @zestttforlife - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ZestttForLife LOL Word Comedy - @lolwordcomedy 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: Lez Events - @lezevents_ Bar Wot - @barwot Queer the Table - @queerthetable_ldn 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Girl In Red - @girlinred - https://spoti.fi/32vv4OA The Fourth Choir - @thefourthchoir 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Jess from Queen Culture Club - @jessielee_sw --- Follow Queer Culture Club here: Instagram - @queercultureclub Twitter - @QCCLondon Website - https://lnk.bio/cslw/ --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve

In this episode I'm chatting to spoken-word artist, performer, host to the stars and creator of Queefy and Hot Choc, Rhys' Pieces. We talk about performing online during lockdown, their drag inspirations, developing nights, being a Queer POC individual and discovering their drag identity. We also cover being part of The Cocoa Butter Club, The Lipsinkers, Duckie Summer School and the Duckie Posh Club. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung heroes. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Travis Alabanza - @travisalabanza Zia Chiyo - @prinxchiyo The Cocoa Butter Club - @thecocoabutterclub 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: The Glory - @thegloryldn Dalston Superstore - @dsuperstore The Karaoke Hole - @thekaraokehole RVT - @RVTOfficial 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Karnage Kills - @karnagekills - https://spoti.fi/3hmKomI Jacob V Joyce - @jacobvjoyce - https://spoti.fi/3gde9Vz 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Cassie Leon - @cas_phoenix, @thecocoabutterclub Cynthia Chika Franklin - @cynthchika --- Follow Rhys's Pieces here: Instagram - @rhysspieces_ - https://www.instagram.com/rhysspieces_/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/PrinceB0hemia/videos Follow Queefy here: Instagram - @queefycabaret - https://www.instagram.com/queefycabaret/ --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve

In this episode I'm chatting to writer, performer, comedy improv guru Francesca Forristal, AKA, Christian Adore, AKA, part of comedy duo Drag Prov Review. We chat about exploring masculinity, discovering the meaning of emojis, performing during lockdown, helping others become drag kings and wholesome drag performances. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung heroes. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Oscar Wilde Aphra Behn Dorian Electra - @dorianelectra - https://spoti.fi/3kIqwfV Prince Josh Kilmer-Purcell The Arseniek - @thearseniek 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: RVT - @RVTOfficial She Soho - @SheSohoBar The Glory - @thegloryldn 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Dodi - @doddleoddle - https://spoti.fi/3avpHlV Beatrice Eli - @beatriceeli - https://spoti.fi/31Tmetl 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Eddie Ungless --- Follow Christian Adore here: Instagram - @DragProv Twitter - @DragProv Follow Francesca Forristal here: Instagram - @forristalwrites Twitter - @Forristalwrites Follow Forristal & Clarke here: Instagram - @forristalclarke Twitter - @ForristalClarke --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve

In this episode, I'm chatting to London's Living Rainbow, clownish princess and your new invisible best friend, Crayola the Queen! We chat about drag performing during lockdown, zoom hen dos, discovering your queer identity, worldwide fandom with The Crayons, and Crayola's performance influences. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung heroes. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Richard Energy - @richard_energy Chai Latte - @chailatteofficial RADAM RIDWAN - @radamridwan Chiyo - @prinxchiyo 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: RVT - @rvtofficial The Glory - @thegloryldn Bar Wot - @barwot 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Divina de Campo - @divinadecampo - https://spoti.fi/31urp33 Teddy Geiger - @teddygeiger - https://spoti.fi/2XAXCEz 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Lisander - Bar Wot - @barwot Jason Reid - @jasonreiduk Saddie Sinner - @sadiesinner --- Follow Crayola The Queen here: Instagram - @CrayolatheQueen Twitter - @CrayolatheQueen YouTube Crayola's Madhouse Instagram - @crayolasmadhouse - --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve Twitter - @originalsteve

In this episode, I'm chatting to Sadie Sinner The Songbird, cabaret performer, founder of The Cocoa Butter Club and Production & Entertainment Manager for UK Black Pride. We talk about so much! From racism in the LGBTQ+ scene, to the foundation of The Cocoa Butter Club, Bar WOT and the RVT. We chat about celeb spotting, lockdown TV choices and so much more! In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung hero. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Ben Hunt - BBC LGBT Correspondent Kamari Roméo - Humblebee Creative Tanya Compas, Exist Loudly Tomboysexy - https://spoti.fi/2ZRqVEe 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: The Bitten Peach - Haus of Royalz - Hot Choc - Rhys Pieces and Bolly Illusion R.U.S.H. 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Tomboysexy - https://spoti.fi/2ZRqVEe Jason Kwan - https://spoti.fi/2X4o1KT 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Quiplash - (Amelia Cavallo) Koko Brown Follow Sadie Sinner here: Instagram - @SadieSinner Twitter - @SadieSinner The Cocoa Butter Club: Instagram - @thecocoabutterclub Twitter - @cocoabuttershow Website Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter Instagram Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram Twitter Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve Twitter - @originalsteve

It's time for episode 3 and we're chatting to Mark who runs LGBTQ+ fitness group The Muscle Marys We chat about lockdown TV, creating a community through fitness in London, anxiety, body and how London's LGBTQ+ scene has changed. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ Creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung hero. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod --- 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers --- 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Fitter You Global Spinder Lunges in Leggings Alpha Dance 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: Dominion of Scum @ The Glory The Cock Tavern Once Upon a Scream 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Da Brat - Kim Petras 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Steve (Me) from Hey Queer London --- Follow Mark from The Muscle Marys here: Instagram - @themusclemarys Twitter - @themusclemarys Website --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter Instagram Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram Twitter --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve Twitter - @originalsteve

This episode I'm chatting to Eastenders fanatic and DJ & Club Promoter, Mark-Ashley Dupé. We chat about growing up in the LGBTQ+ scene in London, online DJ sets, Beyoncé, creating your own space with his night Jungle Kitty, Black Lives Matter and racism on the LGBTQ+ scene in London. We cover his choice of lockdown TV and people who are doing some amazing things for the LGBTQ+ scene. In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ Creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung hero. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers LGBTQ+ Creators: Shea Khan The Plastic Boy Jay Jay Revlon Samuel Douek - CAMPerVAN Karnage Kills Anthony Gilét - Cocktails & Cocktalk LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: Dalston Superstore The Chateau VFD Chapter 10 LGBTQ+ Music Artist Prince Kongo Karnage Kills Unsung Heros of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Jay Jay Revlon Phyll Opoku-Gyimah Josh Willacy Follow Mark-Ashley Dupé here: Instagram - @markashleyd Twitter - @MarkAshleyD Jungle Kitty M-A.D Presents TV Mentioned: Succession Bulletproof Real Housewives RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 12 RuPaul's Drag Race - All Stars, Season 5 Canada's Drag Race The Great British Sewing Bee The Big Flower Fight I May Destroy You Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve

We took a little break, but we're back for 8 delightful episodes! This episode we're chatting to vogue model, comedy queen and Dickensian lady of east London, Sue Gives a Fuck. We chat about the LGBTQ+ scene in London, how they got their name, JK Rowling's letter, lockdown with drag queens and Lipsync 1000. As well as much more! In our quiz, 4,3,2,1 we discover their favourite LGBTQ+ Creators, venues, events, music artists and their unsung hero. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Tell us what you think for the show! Just tweet us or drop us a message on Instagram or through the hashtag - #TeaandCakePod 4,3,2,1 - Pop Quiz Answers 4 x LGBTQ+ Creators: Diary of a Drag Queen - Crystal Rasmussen - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diary-Drag-Queen-Crystal-Rasmussen/dp/1785039490 Crystal - RuPaul's Drag Race UK - https://www.instagram.com/crystal.will.see.you.now/ Freida Slaves - https://www.instagram.com/freidaslaves/ 3 x LGBTQ+ Venues and Events: The Glory - https://www.instagram.com/thegloryldn/ The Grand Clapham -https://www.instagram.com/thegrandclapham/ G A Y + Heaven - https://twitter.com/JeremyJoseph 2 x LGBTQ+ Music Artist Le Fil - https://www.instagram.com/iamlefil Rhyss Pieces - https://www.instagram.com/rhysspieces_/ 1 x Unsung Hero of the LGBTQ+ scene in London Ali from the Clapham Grand --- Follow Sue Gives A Fuck here: Instagram - @suegivesafuck - https://www.instagram.com/suegivesafuck/ Twitter - @SueGivesAFuck - https://twitter.com/SueGivesAFuck --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod --- Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve

This episode we're chatting to living, breathing pop sculpture, Le Fil. We chat about their latest single, Undercover Lover, the Sink the Pink family, touring with Mel C and the LGBTQ+ scene in London. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. We're having a little break next week, see you in a couple of weeks! --- Follow Le Fil here: Instagram - @iamlefil - https://www.instagram.com/iamlefil Twitter - @iamrookes - https://twitter.com/iamlefil Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3cfgNbm --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenter: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve

This episode we're chatting to Rookes: singer, songwriter, producer and all-round queer pop icon. We chat about being a queer female producer and artist in the music industry, #PopNotPop, their YouTube show about their new album, the LGBTQ+ scene in London and more! If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. --- Follow Rookes here: Instagram - @iamrookes - https://www.instagram.com/iamrookes Twitter - @iamrookes - https://twitter.com/iamrookes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iamrookes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbz-QAC5vv5LiYTcg0qkVg Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/iamrookes Spotify - http://bit.ly/RookesMusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/iamrookes/ Website: http://iamrookes.com/ --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn -- Presenters: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve Matt Williams Instagram - @MattMusic78 - https://www.instagram.com/mattmusic78/ Twitter - @MattMusic78 - https://twitter.com/mattmusic78

This episode we're chatting to Ryan Lanji. Cultural Producer and Public Personality, the man behind Hungama, East London's Queer Bollywood Hip Hop Night and a contestant on the forthcoming Netflix competition show, The Big Flower Fight. We talk about discovering yourself on the LGBTQ+ scene in London, creating community through social media and events, the South Asian and QPOC LGBTQ+ community and brown drag. If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. (photo credit: Bella Howard) Guilty pleasure tracks: Lover's Eyes Choli Ke Macarena: Artist mentioned in the show: Seeva Fran Lobo Sun Raz Arun --- Follow Ryan Lanji here: Instagram - @mslanji - https://www.instagram.com/mslanji/ Twitter - @RyanLanji - https://twitter.com/RyanLanji Website - https://www.ryanlanji.com/ Hungama Instagram - @hungama_ldn - https://www.instagram.com/hungama_ldn/ --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenters: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve Matt Williams Instagram - @MattMusic78 - https://www.instagram.com/mattmusic78/ Twitter - @MattMusic78 - https://twitter.com/mattmusic78

In this episode, we chat to the loud occult songstrxss, rabble rouser, medicine show maven, doyenne of subversive delights, and patissier of queer confections, Wanda Whatever. We talk about how they got started, the LGBTQ+ scene in London, their favourite drag artist, the great livestreams going on at the moment and taking their night, Boulangerie, digital. Saturday May 9th: Boulangerie: Home Delivery A 3 hr star-studded international Queer Variety Show Find out more here on OutSavvy: https://bit.ly/3fcQaGX If you've got 2 mins, please give us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Follow Wanda Whatever here: Instagram - @wanda.whatever - https://www.instagram.com/wanda.whatever/ Facebook - @WandaWhatever - https://www.facebook.com/wandawhatever/ Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/wandawhatever/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlw_w251H6M3h5pphXVulA Boulangerie - Instagram - @Boulangerie.show - https://www.instagram.com/boulangerie.show/ Fussy - Instagram - @FussyParty - https://www.instagram.com/fussyparty/ Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenters: Steve Whiting Instagram - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Twitter - @originalsteve - https://twitter.com/originalsteve Matt Williams Instagram - @MattMusic78 - https://www.instagram.com/mattmusic78/ Twitter - @MattMusic78 - https://twitter.com/mattmusic78

In this episode we cross the virtual pond to NYC and chat to our favourite expat DJ, pop aficionado and singer-songwriter Rod Thomas, Aka Bright Light Bright Light. We cover his new album, Fun City, Romy and Michele's Virtual Tea Party, the London and NYC LGBTQ scene, what the community is doing to band together during this time of social isolation and more. Give us a review! --- Follow Bright Light Bright Light here: Twitter - @brightlightx2 - https://twitter.com/brightlightx2 Instagram - @brightlightx2 - https://www.instagram.com/brightlightx2/ Facebook - @brightlightx2 - https://www.facebook.com/brightlightx2/ Website - http://www.brightlightx2.com/ Romy & Michele Party - Instagram - @romymichelenyc - https://www.instagram.com/romymichelenyc/ Romy & Michele Party - Twitter - @romymichelenyc - https://twitter.com/romymichelenyc --- Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn --- Presenters: Steve Whiting - @originalsteve - https://www.instagram.com/originalsteve/ Matt Williams - @MattMusic78 - https://www.instagram.com/mattmusic78/

In this episode we're chatting to Drag King Adam All! We talk about the Drag King scene, BOi BOX, Drag Queen Story Time, Glory TV and Adam's amazing wife Apple Derrieres. We'll also be covering the London LGBTQ scene, what the community is doing to band together during this time of social isolation and more. Give us a review! Follow Adam All here: Twitter - @AdamAll_Drag Instagram - @adamall_drag Website - www.dragkingadamall.co.uk BOi BOX - Instagram - @boi_box BOi BOX - Twitter - @boiboxsoho Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn

This episode, we're chatting to DJ, promoter, producer and presenter of Retro Chart Trivia podcast, Power Brunch, R & She creator and owner of one of best moustaches in London, Neil Prince. We also chat to Drag Queen host and the southern belle of Tottenham, Miss Taylor Trash, about MX Madhouse, Gold Rush and more. We talk about the London LGBTQ scene, and what the community is doing to band together during this time of social isolation and more. Give us a review! Follow Neil Prince here: Twitter - @neilprincedj Instagram - @neilprincedj Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/neilprincedj R & She - @RandSheClub Follow Miss Taylor Trash here: Twitter - @MissTaylorTrash Instagram - @MissTaylorTrash Gold Rush - https://www.youtube.com/user/MyUnfortunateEvents/ Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - @TeaandCakePod Instagram - @TeaandCakePod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - @HeyQueerLDN Twitter - @HeyQueerLDN

This week, we are chatting to writer, comedian, intrusive chanteuse, Dr. Adam Perchard about his life, career and his well informed thoughts and experiences on the LGBTQIA+ scene in the capital. You can find Dr Adam Perchard on Instagram @dr.adam.perchard https://www.instagram.com/dr.adam.perchard/ Follow us at @TeaandCakePod Twitter - https://twitter.com/teaandcakepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/teaandcakepod Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyqueerldn Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyqueerldn

On this episode of Tea and Cake, presented by Hey Queer London, we are chatting to programmer, producer, performer, critic, campaigner, researcher, filmmaker and Dr Duckie himself, Ben Walters. Ben is performing his show HOW TO BUILD A HOPE MACHINE at AND WHAT? QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL, at The Chateau on 14th March 2020. We chat to Ben about London's queer scene and what we can do as a community to support each other in 2020. You can find Ben on Twitter @not_television Follow us at @TeaandCakePod on Twitter and Instagram Discover London's LGBTQIA+ scene at @HeyQueerLDN on Instagram and Twitter