Amy Zing is co-founder of Sink The Pink and alongside Glyn, they created their perfect club night out which became the largest LGBTQ+ performance collective in the UK. Amy has since moved to Margate and co-founded Margate Pride as-well as co-founding OUT Margate, an LGBTQ-friendly youth club. In this chat, they look back at their clubbing days and how Amy's passion for serving a community has been at the heart of all her work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 10, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Glyn has an emotional and raw chat with Billy Porter about the ups and downs of his life and career. From 'learning to be straight' at drama school in the 80s, to being pigeonholed in Broadway in the 90s, Billy looks back on the moments that encouraged him to be true to himself and to find roles where he can express himself freely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 34
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around addiction. Glyn sits down with Danielle St James for an honest look back on London Trans+ Pride. Dani is the founder of the charity, Not A Phase, which aims to uplift the lives of trans people. She shares her story from being general manager of nightclubs, through overcoming addiction and continuing the quest for trans equality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 20, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 33
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around suicide and self-harm. Vin and Omi are creators who together, have built one of the leading eco fashion brands today. Stitch by stitch, they are creating an ideology and their fashion shows have caught the attention of King Charles, Michelle Obama, Debbie Harry and Beyoncé. They share their experience of collaborating as a duo and living as a couple. They openly discuss their neurodiversities and the painful experiences that they each h...
Jul 13, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Tom Rasmussen talks about their journey to being a musical artist from their roots in as a drag performer. Tom opens up about their experience of physical violence and how they reclaimed their body and regained control through dance, music and creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 06, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Fresh off the back of releasing his solo album 'Last Man Dancing,' Jake Shears chats to Glyn about the creative process in making his music. He looks back on how some of the music from Scissor Sisters was created using answerphone recordings and how he always has his friends in mind when writing music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Josh Rivers is the creator and host of Busy Being Black, the award-winning podcast centring the lives and experiences of queer Black people. He goes on a trip down memory lane with Glyn, to the early Sink The Pink club days and recalls how he grew to bring a sense of enchantment into his life. Josh works closely with UK Black Pride and attributes his successes to choosing to follow his own joy and listen to words of affirmation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 22, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 29
ABSOLUTE. aka Anthony McGinley, is a DJ and producer who's roots are in queer clubbing. Anthony and Glyn were flatmates during lockdown and when they weren't drinking wine or watching Real Housewives, Anthony was in his bedroom creating music that he's now been able to play in clubs around the world. This episode, reveals the level of self-belief needed when trying to break through in the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 15, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Kadiff Kirwan found his love for drama at school and is now a critically acclaimed actor in television & theatre. Kadiff shares his journey with Glyn as he looks back on the emotional time when he came out as gay to his religious family. Kadiff talks about how his lived experiences as a gay black man, inform his work as an actor and how he strives to promote authenticity within his roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 08, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Glyn chats to Oscar winning screenwriter and producer, Dustin Lance Black. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Milk' which tells the story of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk. In this honest and emotional conversation, Glyn finds out the story behind the creative and finds a young man who dealt with coming out as gay within the Mormon community by building tiny worlds in shoeboxes. They discuss the importance of retelling LGBTQ history and providing a space f...
Nov 28, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Rob Madge and Glyn talk about the importance of panto in bringing LGBTQ culture to the mainstream. Rob is currently rehearsing for panto season and is performing alongside Dawn French and Julian Cary. They discuss the importance of role models and what happens when you meet your hero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Glyn has a revealing chat with drag performer Jonbers Blonde. They have previously worked and performed together, but this conversation goes beyond their work on the drag scene. Jonbers grew up in the outskirts of Belfast and had a turbulent time coming out as gay and ended up leaving home as a teenager. Jonbers discusses the journey to acceptance within their family and realising a long life vision in the transformational power of drag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Nov 14, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Glyn chats to write Juno Dawson about her journey to becoming a bestselling author. Through lived experience as a trans woman and her writing work, Juno has provides an educational and safe space for young queer people. Despite having one of her booked banned in America, Juno has conquered the literary world from humble working class beginnings. Glyn discusses how creativity can be born out of hardship and the way Juno has harnessed her experiences to influence future generations positively. Hos...
Nov 07, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Char Ellesse is on a mission to redefine gender roles. Through her project ‘Girls Will Be Boys’ she has provided a platform for discussion about the modern perception of femininity and masculinity. She has worked to change the narrative around women shaving their head and how by challenging the views on beauty standards, we can can find freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 22
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around eating disorders and body dysmorphia. John Whaite won the Great British Bake Off over 10 years ago and more recently was half of the first all-male couple. In this emotional and honest conversation, Glyn gets to know the emotions behind the man who has graced mainstream TV. John opens up about his his battles with body dysmorphia and how it has impacted his mental health further with eating disorders. He shares his personal growth and f...
Oct 25, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Dan Gillespie Sells is frontman of indie pop-band, The Feeling and composed the music for West End Musical, Everyone's Talking About Jamie. He grew up in a queer household with his two lesbian mums and gay uncle - as-well as remaining close to his dad. His mother is at heart of the gay rights movement as-well as being a disability rights campaigner. Dan's upbringing allowed him to have a unique upbringing that nurtured his identity. Glyn finds out the impact on having creative and emotional free...
Oct 17, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Dr Ronx lives by the motto “you cannot be what you do not see.” They have carved a path in the world they want to see with sheer determination and self-funded their way through Medical School after leaving home as a teenager. They are an Emergency medicine doctor by profession and describe themself as a queer, black, androgynous intersectional feminist. Ronx shares their journey through coming out as trans in the black community and understanding their intersection has allowed them to grow and h...
Oct 10, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 19
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around suicide. In support of World AIDS Day, Glyn chats to activist, stylist and model, Myles Sexton. Through sharing their own HIV status, Myles has become an advocate for educating and supporting others with sexual health issues. From growing up in rural Canada, Myles shares their journey of self discovery through a turbulent time of acceptance. They are now actively working to change the stigma around HIV/AIDS and provide a vital service t...
Oct 03, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Glyn gets to know American singer-songwriter Anastacia. They talk about her rise to fame and how she was able to stay true to herself whilst taking on the music industry. Anastacia looks back on her experiences with cancer and how she became an advocate for early detection and support. She also discusses the merits of being a queer icon and that she is always flattered to be impersonated by drag performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 19, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Glyn sits down with doctor, TV presenter and writer, Dr Ranj Singh. Dr Ranj was born into a traditional Sikh Indian family and came out at as queer at the age of 30 after previously being married to a woman. He talks about the importance of his Queer Family in helping him through turbulent times and allowing him to live life to his fullest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Glyn has a revealing chat with actor, singer and west-end star Layton Williams. Layton entered the spotlight as a child star where he was the first black person to play the lead in Billy Elliott. He then had the crashing reality of returning to his hometown as a teen after being free to express himself in the creative throes of the theatre world. He openly reveals what really goes on when casting for West End musicals and how sometimes you have to watch your best mate play the part first… Layton...
Jun 06, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this special live edition of the podcast, Glyn chats to BAFTA award winning actress, comedian and writer Sophie Willan. They talk about how she has harnessed a turbulent upbringing and used it as inspiration for her work. Sophie talks about growing up in care and how her Grandma had huge influence on her career as an actress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Jude Hamer is a wheelchair basketball player who has been part of team GB in the Paralympics. She has a honest chat with Glyn about the real life behind elite sport and the people who have supported her journey. Jude made the decision to have her leg amputated after countless surgeries as a child. She openly shares her story of finding a place in the Para Athletic community and finding a drive to become part of the Paralympic team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 04, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Glyn chats to creative powerhouse, William Baker. Best known for his work as a stylist for Kylie Minogue, William talks about his journey from shop assistant to working with high fashion's elite. William discusses what makes a muse and how experiencing gay shame ignited his work ethic. Glyn gets an insight into what makes some fashion's most iconic looks, and finds out how a bag of drag is usually the answer to most styling briefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 02, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Glyn sits down with Jodie Harsh in a revealing chat about her journey to becoming one of the UK's most celebrated drag queens. From humble beginnings in Kent, Jodie had a turbulent relationship with her dad which ignited her steely work ethic. Through sneaking into gay clubs as a teen, Jodie formed her clubbing persona to become an incredibly successful DJ, promotor and music producer. Glyn gets to know the person behind the wig and how someone can make it all look so effortless. Hosted on Acast...
Apr 25, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Highlights from series one from with, Bimini, Rosie Jones, Felicity Hayward, Squash Falconer and Kele Okereke. Series two of We Can Be Heroes starts Monday 25th April Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2022•2 min
In celebration of Pride in London, Glyn hosts a special live episode of We Can Be Heroes from Shoreditch House. This episode is about icons as he welcomes Princess Julia and Danielle St James to tell their stories of growth and self discovery. Princess Julia is a DJ and writer who has been at the forefront of the underground clubbing scene. From The Blitz in the 80s, to The Glory in the present day, Princess Julia has been a source of inspiration and support for the most creative people to come ...
Sep 14, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In his first ever podcast appearance, Kele Okereke has an intimate chat with Glyn. From fronting Bloc Party to creating a family, Kele has always done things in a way that is true to himself. In his early musical career, he constantly had his sexuality scrutinised by the press and managed to navigate being in the spotlight with grace and integrity. He talks to Glyn about this journey and how it has impacted the way he wants to raise his children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Sep 09, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Marisha Wallace is a bright star of Broadway and West End Musicals, who has navigated the turbulent nature of show business with more than just a touch of class. From humble beginnings in rural North Carolina, Marisha talks to Glyn about her life growing up on a pig farm and how singing in church taught her how to achieve perfection in performing. She talks about the lack of leading roles for black people within theatre and how she hopes to write material for the stage to give more opportunities...
Aug 30, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Glyn sits down with record-breaking adventurer, Squash Falconer. Combining her love of different sports Squash was the first British woman to climb and paraglide from the summit of Mont Blanc having ridden there from the UK on her motorbike. She then went onto summit Mount Everest, one of the most challenging places in the world. Glyn finds out what drives Squash to look for adventures as-well as the physical and mental attributes that are vital for survival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Aug 23, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
