Virgin Radio Pridecast

In an era of apps and constant social media pressures, more than us than ever are lonely. Why? We talk to community groups, experts, queer older people and even try bingo. Presented by Dan Egg, produced Alex Patham - Cope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heartstopper, Celebrity Big Brother and West End star Bradley Riches is here with conversations about being your authentic self. This week is a conversation between Bradley and radio presenter Will Njobvu, where they discuss Will finally living as his authentic self, having come out in 2022 following his private struggles with being black and gay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayleigh Hughes explores the highs and lows of the UK Queer bar scene and asks if it's on the verge of disappearing for good. Featuring contributions from 'I Kissed A Girl' star Eva Adamson, Virgin Radio's Steve Denyer and Editor in Chief of Diva, Roxy Bourdillon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Emma speaks to photographer turned author Juano Diaz about his first book “Slum Boy” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Labour Cabinet Minister Chris Bryant MP about his LGBTQ+ story and shares his ultimate Pride Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dissecting whether LGBTQIA+ people can safely use online spaces and dating apps to understand and inform their sexual orientation. Are the queer community desperate to be loved? And, with expert advice, we'll give practical advice on how young queer folk can stay safe online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor Moseley dives into the expectations that society has on LGBTQIA+ people around intimacy and relationships. How do the queer folk of today navigate it all? We also amplify the voices of ace-spec individuals; how do asexual people deal with 'sexpectations'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Emma speaks to author and star of The Chase Paul Sinha also known as the Sinnerman about his autobiography “One Sinha Lifetime” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rod Thomas AKA Bright Light Bright Light joins Steve Denyer on Virgin Radio Pride to pick his ultimate pride playlist and chat about life around music. Rod is based in New York and is an independent singer-songwriter best known for his contributions to the nu-disco, synthpop, dance, and house music genres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August is South Asian Heritage Month and Virgin Radio Pride is here to shine a light on the experiences of brown and queer individuals! Why? Because South Asian culture is bursting with camp and colour! Join host Shiv for this Virgin Radio Pride special that celebrates the unique vibrant spirit of the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Queer Book Club Emma speaks with author Matt Cain about his prolific body of work which includes the titles The Madonna of Bolton, Becoming Ted, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, and his latest release, One Love. Plus Emma asks Matt to share with us three great reads perfect for taking on a summer holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Harding look at how 15 years of Grindr has affected LGBTQ+ communities and dating culture! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Smith looks at the changes since he made his groundbreaking documentary about ADHD for Virgin Radio Pride last year. Joined by 4 remarkable ADHD'ers and friends including Virgin Radio's Eddy Temple-Morris, they tackle the questions that have arisen since Adrian was diagnosed alongside the major milestones that have taken place over 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning sport presenter Jack Murley sits downs with members of the LGBTQ+ community who know exactly what it's like to compete on the biggest stage in sport! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi award-winning American actor and signer Billy Porter joins Steve Denyer on Virgin Radio Pride to pick their ultimate pride playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Emma speaks to New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune about his various books and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Team GB Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes joins Steve Denyer on Virgin Radio Pride to share her ultimate pride playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Morgan, comedy compere and co-host of I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! joins Steve Denyer live at Latitude Festival to pick the songs that soundtrack his Pride, from Break Free by Ariana Grande to Sexy Boy by Air! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicki Blight, Adele Roberts, Kate Holderness, editor of DIVA Magazine Roxy Bourdillon and actress from the L word Rachel Shelley discuss the impact of the era-defining show for queer women “The L Word” at its 20th anniversary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Emma speaks to author Kirsty Loehr about her book “A Short History of Queer Women” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bradley Riches, star of the global phenomenon coming-of-age queer drama 'Heartstopper', joins Steve Denyer on Virgin Radio Pride to pick the songs that soundtrack his Pride, from ABBA and Beyonce to Babies The Musical! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heartstopper star Bradley Riches speaks to former X Factor winner Matt Terry about his journey to be authentically himself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DIVA editor-in-chief and author Roxy Bourdillon deep dives into 50 extraordinary years of sapphic nightlife history. In this fascinating documentary, she meets the queer innovators shaping the scene right now, and the trailblazing lesbians who paved the way so that we could party. Who said the lesbian bar is over? This sapphic party is only just getting started... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bisexual new mum, comedian and actor Samantha Baines is joined by lesbian IVF equality campaigners and influencers Whitney and Megan Bacon- Evans as well as bisexual dad and author Lewis Oakley with a live audience at the top of the tower for a very funny and very informative Q&A about parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Emma speaks to author Laura Kay about her new book “Making It” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Television icon Trisha Goddard shares her Pride Playlist and speaks to Steve Denyer about how much she's learnt about trans and non-binary identities from listening to her child and her many friends within the queer community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trainee broadcast journalist Alexander Parnham Cope heads to Leeds to celebrate and remember the UK's first Trans Conference which took place in the city 50 years ago this year. Plus a discussion with non-binary musician Coby O'Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Emma speaks to American author August Thompson about his new book “Anyone's Ghost” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV personality, model and former prison officer -Jaxon Feeley is determined to normalise trans people in the mainstream media. He joins Steve Denyer to discuss his journey and pick his ultimate pride playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heartstopper, Celebrity Big Brother and west end star Bradley Riches is here with conversations about being your authentic self.This week its a conversation between Bradley as one of the most prominent Gen Z queer celebrities in the UK and LGBTQ+ boomer John Dash in a conversation covering the difference between being queer when John was coming out vs the world we live in today.--------Produced by Audio Always Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we get the latest book recommendations from queer lit in Manchester.This week Emma chats to LGBTQ+ author Simon James Green who has had some of his work controversially banned by education boards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing Adele Roberts shares some of her inspirational story, joined by her partner the amazing Kate Holderness whilst selecting some of their ultimate Pride Playlist with Steve Denyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary author, broadcaster, former editor of Attitude and Channel 4 culture editor Matt Cain talks to Steve Denyer about his life and career, whilst telling us his ultimate Pride Playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All things queer lit with Emma Goswell.This week Emma chats to author of "Gay man talking" and journalist Daniel Harding.We also head to Manchester's northern quarter to "queer lit" to find out the latest LGBTQ books hitting our shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queer history belongs to us all. Rosie Wilby, comedian, journalist and author talks queer history with expert guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former X factor talks to Steve Denyer about how the pressures of being on the biggest TV show in the country at the time, his music career and coming out in 2024 whilst picking out his Pride Playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we be HIV free by 2030? Virgin Radio presenter Graeme Smith hosts this groupchat with Hollyoaks actor David McPherson, his husband David Allwood and the HIV expert and broadcaster Susan Cole.In this at times deeply emotional group chat we hear about how Peter found out he was HIV positive and how over a decade later his husband David is still negative, all thanks to HIV medication keeping him undetectable, meaning the virus is untransmittable (U=U). We also hear about how prep has changed the game for HIV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In homage to all the mums and dads out there who have created a safe space for their queer kids to play and explore at home.The brilliant Rob Madge drops in to chat with Steve Denyer about his new show "My Son's a queer (but what can you do?)" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of football's European Championships that start this week, Steve Denyer chatted to former England player, LIANNE SANDERSON for her My Pride Playlist…Here she talks through her life and musings exclusively with Virgin Radio Pride's Steve Denyer and tells us the tracks that are the most important to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Goswell is here with a brand new show to Virgin Radio Pride, bringing you the best in new and established LGBTQ+ literature.This week, Emma was joined by DANIEL HARDING, the author of Gay Man Talking: All the Conversations We Never Had ...plus the team at Queer Lit in Manchester's Northern Quarter are here with their picks of the best reads that week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND SOME PARTS OF THIS PROGRAMME UPSETTINGSocial media is a place that can be gender and sexuality affirming for many, in fact most LGBTQ+ young people now come out online first. But as well as being a place where many young people feel empowered, it can also expose them to abusive, distressing or harmful content.Esther Ghey is the mother of trans teenager Brianna Ghey who was murdered in a park by two young people who had been exposed to extreme content online and were using social media to plan their murder. In this world exclusive for Virgin Radio Pride, the inspirational Esther Ghey opens up to her friend, the trans activist and reality TV star Jaxon Feeley about keeping young people safe online, in particular young LGBTQ+ people.We hear from OFCOM, Snapchat, TikTok, online safety charities and the headteacher of a school in South Wales about how to protect more young people from being exposed to extreme material at such a young age and how to prevent more cases like the tragic murder of Brianna Ghey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her stand up comedy is still the stuff of legend. Suzy Izzard has been out since 1985. She is one of the UK's funniest stand-up comics of her generation and more recently an actor and activist.Here she talks through her life and musings exclusively with Virgin Radio Pride's Steve Denyer and tells us the tracks that are the most important to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.