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Are you seen as just a tad over dramatic and a diva? Do you make mountains out of molehills on a daily basis? Then join your fabulous friends at The Big Gay Ordeal to hear about the trials and tribulations of being gay and the champagne problems that come with it. From pop culture and celebrity hearsay to the daily grind of our fabulous lives, we will give you our verdict: Ordeal or no ordeal. Our aim is to poke fun at the idea that most gay people are wildly over dramatic but in reality we may not be doing much to break down the stereotype.  Our advice to each other is awful and we set less than perfect examples, so we will, in fact, be terrible rolemodels to all who listen, you have been warned! Created by Sean Dillon, James McCrudden and Caolán Kelly in Dublin, The Big Gay Ordeal is a weekly podcast, with new episodes on mondays. Taking stories from the news, celebrity lives and pop culture each week and relating them to the issues, both big and small, facing the LGBTQ+ community, they'll talk about their own experiences and poke fun at each other while adjudicating on listener's ordeals.  One minor inconvenience for mankind, one massive ordeal for us three homosexuals!  Find us where you get all good podcasts. Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram  Contact: thebiggayordeal@gmail.com  Created and Presented by Caolán Kelly, James McCrudden and Sean Dillon. Produced by Emma white  Artwork by Lucy Mortell Follow : @thebiggayordeal @caolankelly @jamesmccrudden7 @seanarchie @mort.ified @Argyle_Em Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Gay Ordeal


    • Oct 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Ep. 25 Scary Marys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 38:40


    In this episode the lads reminisce on all things Halloween, From everyone rocking their black bin bag couture, scary movie, the history of Halloween and what they plan on getting up to this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 24 The Updateable Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 37:40


    In this weeks episodes the lads give us an update on what/who is going down in their love lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 23 When Shit hits the fanny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 36:05


    In this weeks episode Caolán, James and Sean discuss all things weddings and marriage. From Sean clear disdain to weddings and the spectacle he thinks people make of them to James and Caolán's desire for their own special spectacle all for themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 22 Introducing Miss-Ophonia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 37:20


    This week we each get into our personal phobias, from everyday sounds that make Caolán want to kill people, to James swimming with Sharks and Sean's distain of anything that can flap near his ears. Its wild out there lads, be safe x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21. Our Furry Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 39:22


    This weeks episode we talk about our past, present and favourite pets we have had over the years and the hilarious, loveable & chaotic memories they provide for us. No animals were harmed in the recording of this pod.If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20. Don't be silly and wrap that Willy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 48:56


    In this weeks episode Caolan, James and Sean talk about the ordeal of sexual health and the importance of getting tested. From their early fears about having sex and risking their sexual health, to be tested and their knowledge of STDs/STI's and where you can get tested.If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18. Friendship Breaks....Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 37:40


    This week the boys think about the hardest break ups that we face, when are friendships break down and end up breaking up and the struggles that we all face when this happens. If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17. The Dick Ordeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 29:45


    Well we stubbled into this week understanding the Penis of it all! Really looking into our past, present and future ventures with them. FYI.....It's detailed....If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16. Tepid Girl Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 31:22


    This week we dive into our mission of having a HOT GIRL SUMMER from season 1 and we realise some of us aren't thriving.If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15. Putting the ART in FART

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 57:40


    Caolan takes us down memory lane as we discuss the rise of celebrities and who we idolised growing up. Then James wants to get into the ordeal of losing your virginity after popping up to Belfast for the weekend.If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14. Egg-mit Omelette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 64:08


    Sean reveals another celebrity couple sadly getting divorced, Caolan talks us through some of his experiences with older men and being offered some $$$ and James gets into the new season of And Just Like That.... & Glamorous. If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13. Hen Party Gay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 50:20


    Welcome to Season 2!! Sean dives into the rumours regarding a Real Housewives marriage, Caolan discusses d**ks pics & revenge porn and James opens up about being a Hen Party Gay. If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12. Season One Best Bits (Part Two - Coming Out, Celeb Gossip & Gay Culture)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 22:10


    Part two of our most memorable moments from season one, this time on the subjects of coming out, celebrity gossip and gay culture.If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11. Season One Best Bits (Part One - Sex & Dating)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 23:29


    A collection of some of the most memorable moments from season one with Sean, Caolan and James riffing on sex, dating and relationships.If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10. We Are Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 47:29


    Caolan contemplates a change. James spills the tea on some of his past breakups. Sean shares what Pride means to him.If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on, get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.comNo ordeal is too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9. Red Flags 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 55:24


    Sean comes with a fetish for facts. James has the lowdown on Philip & Holly. Caolán teaches a masterlcass in revenge. If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.com, no ordeal too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8. We All Love Arseholes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 43:36


    Summer is here and that means festivals. Caolán provides sage advice, mostly on how to consume alcohol and look good.Sean updates the lads about his progress on the dating challenge they set for him in Episode 4. James has been bingeing the new gay dating show 'I Kissed A Boy' and has a firm message for Love Island...If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.com, no ordeal too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7. Let the Bird Die in the Cupboard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 43:44


    Stephen Rogan's Eurovision record is no more! We're not sure how Johnny Logan feels about that.Emma producer has finally allowed the lads to sing on the pod. You can decide if that was the right call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6. He Never Bothers the Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 38:06


    The lads share their own experiences of coming out.Follow @thebiggayordeal on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5. Smithereens in Skibbereen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 54:14


    Caolán, James and Sean are back after an enforced break due to overworking their poor producer and contravening child labour laws.TW/CW: Please note in this episode the lads will be talking about mental health struggles and suicide so please exercise listener discretion.Support is available from Samaritans (24hrs) on 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-ireland/Switchboard (10am to 10pm) 0800200119 https://switchboard.lgbt/Follow us on instagram @thebiggayordeal or get in touch with your ordeals thebiggayordeal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4. You're a Virgin Who Can't Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 41:33


    Cher (Caolán) and Dionne (James) take young Tai (Sean) on as a project and vow to get him back in the game. As clueless as he is he'll take on the challenge and dip his gammy toe back in the dating pool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3. Going Down a Warm Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 39:11


    With excitement building for James' big three oh, Caolán heads off down a warm worm hole and Sean extolls the virtues of a stranger's breath on your neck, on an otherwise empty Luas.Don't forget to follow us @thebiggayordeal on instagramAnd email thebiggayordeal@gmail.com if you have an ordeal you want us to weigh in on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2. The Weekend Shift on a Monday Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 26:21


    Jetsetter James eats humble pie after last week's wee wedding faux pas, Sean is revelling in the Gwyneth trial, but what will be his verdict?And Caolán shares his helpful tips on how to never pay for laser hair removal ever again (Don't try this at home)If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.com, no ordeal too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1. Replacing Three Pussies for One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 40:34


    In the very first episode of The Big Gay Ordeal, Caolán Kelly, James McCrudden and Sean Dillon take a look at some stories of the week and give their verdict; Ordeal or No Ordeal.Caolán is still reeling from a bumper Paddy's weekend. Will Sean ever find his rich (desperate) farmer in Ballydehob? How will James break it to him that Beyoncé tickets are going to drive him into more debt than the 2008 recession.If you have a drama you want the lads to weigh in on get in touch: thebiggayordeal@gmail.com, no ordeal too big or too small.Follow @thebiggayordeal on instagram.If you noticed sound issues on this episode no you didn't. Please bear with our technical know how on this journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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