The Coming Out Tapes

We return to our conversation with Open Barbers. To support the shop and this episode's guests through these unprecedented times, check out their gofundme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first part of our two episode conversation with Open Barbers, the revolutionary and inclusive hairdressers for all lengths, genders and sexualities. In it, you will hear stories from Adae (they), Felix (he), Greygory (he), Tobi (they), and Toddy (she). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue our conversation about Bi Pride, this time with Vaneet who shares his experiences from internalised biphobia to bisexual activist. We also talk about his new film Pride & Protest, made by Rainbow Films and produced, edited and directed by Blaise Singh. You can see more of Vaneet's work here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recording of the panel Saying Good-bi to the Closet from Bi Pride UK 2019. The panel features Emily Eaton, Sharan Dhaliwal, and Rhammel O'Dwyer-Afflick who shared their experience, opinions and jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is no episode this week (sorry) because we've been hard at work on this project - creating a podcast about the history of eugenics at UCL. Give it a listen, why don't you. Also, check out Mikaela's music if you have enjoyed the music from this season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue our conversation about sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ people from the past. This time with the incredible Ellie Armstrong who shares her thought process behind the project Queering the Science Museum (supported by a British Society for the History of Science OEC Project Grant). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to Dan Vo about the LGBTQ+ tours at the V&A Museum, growing up gay and Vietnamese in Australia, and how historians might talk about LGBTQ+ identities when discussing people from the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat to comedian and scientist Sarah Jones and she reads us more extracts of lesbian detective novels.Features work by Claire McNab and Pat Welch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to Dr Xine Yao (cohost of PhDivas) about the politics of the femme identity, Jason Mraz and lesbian doctor novels from the 19thC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we welcome back Oz Ismail (season 1 episode1) and Anna Ploszajski to talk about coming out via e-mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to 'Rial Talk's Anna Ploszajski about living up to role model status and coming out in different parts of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second interview all about coming out as a kid, we talk to Dan about his journey from marching in Pride as a teenager to taking his students to the parade as an adult. Dan's LGBT History Month resource can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we're talking about the youth of today and coming out as a teenager. In part 1 we talk to Beth Watson about being bisexual, Brighton and the Wizard of Oz. She also shares an extract of her solo show Hasbian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of our UK Black Pride special. In this episode I chat to Oz Ismail about our experience of the UK Black Pride festival and all the things we loved about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off season 2 we were joined by Oz Ismail (of Season 1, Episode 1 fame) at UK Black Pride where we interviewed attendees, activists and organisers. In part 1 you can hear their stories and thoughts about the festival. To learn more about UK Black Pride, check out their website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to my mother about me. It's not as awkward as it sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to comedian Carmen Ali about being Kinky, Poly, Bi/Pansexual, and Asexual. It's an absolute riot, enjoy. You can find out more about Carmen and read her blog here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the potential nonchalance of coming out and how that feels as well as the controversy of the LGBTQ+ vocabulary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about the stress of defining yourself in the public eye and looking beyond gender to describe sexuality with Clara Barker of Topaz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk coming out and coming out again as well as how trans men are perceived in LGBTQ+ spaces with artist Kit Redstone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about what happens when the people you come out to reject you. Can you still have a relationship with them? And, if you do, are you still out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we chat to Rev. Kate about coming out in religious communities and how faith can inform our relationship with our sexualities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about journeys - through gender and sexuality and how it feels to know that you are lesbian when you don't fit the expected definition. This episode was recorded at the Malborough in Brighton, so there is a bit of background noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about relationships, the evolution of identity, and what happens when your mum reads erotic poetry to your girlfriend with comedian Rosie Wilby.If you liked this episode, you'll also love Rosie's podcast the Breakup Monologues and should definitely try and catch a live recording in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to lovely Welshman Ieuan about defining sexuality differently with different people, rugby (of course), and moving to London.Content warning: this episode does mention a homophobic incident around the 30 minute mark, it's not graphic but a slur is referred to (whilst not stated). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to comedian Rach Wheeley about the word bisexual, a coming out spree and using comedy to understand sexuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about drag, Pride, and how things have changed. Follow King Frankie on Twitter or join them at the next Kings of Clubs show at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about understanding gender, family, and the euphoric potential of coming out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk to Alfredo Carpineti, co-founder of Pride in STEM, an organisation created to help LGBTQ+ people within STEM fields. He tells us about moving to the UK, coming out to his Italian family, and being an openly gay scientist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we go to Pride with Oz Ismail (of Why Aren't You a Doctor Yet? fame) and talk to attendees at the parade about why they came to pride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode, we talk to Ruby of comedy double act Shelf about self-imposed clothing quotas and helping hands in the coming out process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to Rachel WD from the comedy duo Shelf about growing up queer, rebellious straight phases, and how to handle the boys telling you to get out of their bathroom. To learn more about Shelf, go to shelfcomedy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we talk to DJ Stewart Who about finding LGBTQ+ resources in a pre internet era, how times have changed, and why 2nd weddings are the best event to DJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we speak to an anonymous guest channelling the identity of Edina Monsoon (hero) as we talk about the evolution of identity, experimentation, and coming out at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oz Ismail tells us about coming out to his sister over e-mail, distracting his mother with food to avoid marriage talk, and how small gestures can create have big impacts.Oz is a host of Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet? - a podcast exploring the diverse stories where science, tech and pop-culture meet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.