This episode contains a priest swearing, themes of child abuse and gay conversion therapy. To celebrate St.Patrick’s Day (yes we know it's next week!) we’re sharing highlights from our live show in Dublin. It’s one of our favourite shows to date featuring a breathtaking conversation about hope with the Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland Colm O'Gorman, and a surprisingly candid chat about ‘gay conversion therapy’ with godsend Rev. Chris Hudson of the All Souls Church in Belfast. ...
Mar 11, 2020•38 min
Dan and James chat about recent police raids on Gay Village dark room sex in Manchester. Plus our podcast has a brand new sound thanks to queer pop music icon Bright Light Bright Light! Yay. Let us know what you think? We're on tour soon and we can't wait to see you, tell your friends, bring your own NonGay's! We can't wait to meet you all, get tickets now from www.gaynongay.com/live/. We're playing Brighton, London, Birmingham, Manchester & Glasgow from 22nd March, with special guests inclu...
Mar 05, 2020•17 min
What a dish! Is it ok for James to objectify people even though Dan can't? Plus we've got a very special adult tour announcement! Join us for The Podcast Tour! We've announced some of our special guests and we can't wait to see you all in person. Get tickets now, click here or visit www.gaynongay.com/live. . Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2020•19 min
James and Dan catch up with the ‘greatest band in the world’ for a deep dive into queerness, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people, self-deprecating lyrics and self-promotion. Plus with everything happening in the world today... Is it going to be ok? Join us for The Podcast Tour! We've announced some of our special guests and we can't wait to see you all in person. Get tickets now, click here or visit www.gaynongay.com/live. . Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more ab...
Feb 19, 2020•30 min
Happy Galentines Day. We're so happy to announce some of the incredible LGBTQ+ guests joining us on The Podcast tour 🏳️🌈🎤🎧! We can't wait to meet you and your friends this March :). Get tickets at www.gaynongay.com/live. . Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2020•7 min
The boys discuss the reaction to Phillip Schofield coming out as gay on national television, and the impact of ‘straight-seeming relationships’. If you’re affected by the issues in this episode, visit https://straightpartnersanonymous.com/. . For advice on coming out, check out Ditch the label's top 11 tips https://www.ditchthelabel.org/top-11-tips-for-coming-out-as-lesbian-gay-or-bi/ . here. We’re coming to see you babes. Join us on our first ever UK tour. -22/03 Brighton -23/03 London -24/03 B...
Feb 12, 2020•20 min
James is educating Dan about some 2020 dating trends, the library is back open and we're putting a load on. We’re coming to see you hunty. Join us on our first ever UK tour, check out our dates below and tap here for tickets http://gaynongay.com/live. . We can’t wait to meet you! 22/03 Brighton, 23/03 London, 24/03 Birmingham, 26/03 Manchester, 27/03 Glasgow. Do the admin and respond to our new listener survey please, you'd be doing us a massive favour podcastviews.com. . Thank you. Get bonus co...
Feb 05, 2020•17 min
James has said 'the big three', Dan is appropriating gay culture again and we chat about the BBC's official response to our Gavin & Stacy complaints; after they broadcast the word 'F****t' into over 17.1 million homes on Christmas Day. We’re coming to see you babes! Join us on our first ever UK tour, check out our dates below and tap here for tickets http://gaynongay.com/live. . We can’t wait to meet you! 22/03 Brighton, 23/03 London, 24/03 Birmingham, 26/03 Manchester, 27/03 Glasgow. Do the...
Jan 29, 2020•18 min
The boys discuss how hard it is to keep friendships - but is it easier for LGBTQ+ people? Plus James thinks he's worked out how Dan's relationship works. Continue the conversation in our new Facebook group, a safe and inclusive place for our listeners to be themselves and chat, visit www.facebook.com/groups/gaynongay/ . Get tickets for our 2020 tour, https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/a-gay-and-a-nongay/ . we can't wait to meet you. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed ...
Jan 22, 2020•16 min
We’re declaring 2020… TwentyTwenT – the year to actively go out of your way to stand up for our trans friends, especially when people like Sharron Davies are coming after them every day on twitter. - Plus Dan’s invaded a safe space – is everyone really welcome? - Read a recent research report on transphobia online here. https://www.brandwatch.com/reports/transphobia/ . - Please donate to one of our favourite charities , Mermaids UK and help children, young people and their families to achieve a ...
Jan 15, 2020•18 min
Happy New Year! Dan can't stop using his '2020 vision' joke 🙄and James is no longer a 'salon gay'. Dan gets defensive and Fairytale of New York is back... We discuss the fallout from Gavin and Stacey broadcasting the word F***** on Christmas Day. Sigh. Get tickets for our 2020 tour now, visit www.gaynongay.com/live/. See you in March. What do you think about Gavin and Stacey celebrating the F word? Join the conversation in our new Facebook listener group, an inclusive safe space for you to meet...
Jan 08, 2020•15 min
Catch up on the best of A Gay & A NonGay from 2019! We wish you all a happy holiday period and a fabulous New Year! See you in 2020. Continue the conversation in our new Facebook group, a safe and inclusive place for our listeners to be themselves and chat, visit www.facebook.com/groups/gaynongay/ . Get tickets for our 2020 tour, https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/a-gay-and-a-nongay/ . we can't wait to meet you. Happy Holigays x Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed ...
Dec 25, 2019•37 min
It's the most homophobic time of the year. James has censored 'Fairytale of New York' on his radio show but Dan notices a complication. Plus we welcome LGBTQ+ ally, Santa Claus, for an exclusive chat ahead of Christmas 🎅. Continue the conversation in our new Facebook group, a safe and inclusive place for our listeners to be themselves and chat, visit www.facebook.com/groups/gaynongay/ . Get tickets for our 2020 tour, https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/a-gay-and-a-nongay/ . we can't wait to meet ...
Dec 18, 2019•17 min
The Bumming Tour is now called 'The Podcast Tour' in some places because we can't promote 'Bumming' on Facebook'. Dan met the Cock Destroyers and James is having trouble adjusting to having a boyfriend. Plus there's an important update on the protests against LGBTQ+ inclusive education at schools in Birmingham. Continue the conversation in our new Facebook group, a safe and inclusive place for our listeners to be themselves and chat. www.Facebook.com/groups/gaynongay. Get bonus content on Patreo...
Dec 11, 2019•23 min
We chat LGBTQ+ inclusive education with amazing Children's Author/Illustrator and YouTuber, Olly Pike. This episode contains mild themes of bullying and suicide. Donate one of Olly's inclusive books to your school this Christmas, click here. Join us for our 2020 'Bumming Tour'! 'Bum' someone you love this Christmas by surprising a friend with tickets to one of our shows, tap here for more info :). Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Dec 06, 2019•23 min
James has had enough of NonGay's after Dan moved in... for one night. Plus James has a new boyfriend but refuses to talk about it. We're so proud of our three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so called 'gay conversion therapy.' Help us out by donating as little a...
Nov 27, 2019•17 min
Live from the Manchester Podcast Festival. Dan and James have had a falling out 👀. The boys are joined by our voiceover Fiona live, plus we chat to one of our favourite comedians Stephen Bailey. We're so proud of our three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so cal...
Nov 22, 2019•54 min
The Westboro Baptist Church, notorious for picketing funerals and spreading homophobia, are one of the most hateful and homophobic Christian organisations in the world. Megan Phelps-Roper was born to hate, joining her family at an anti-Gay picket at just 5 years old. The pain, sadness and shame Megan and her family have caused LGBTQ+ people around the world is difficult to comprehend, but since leaving the church in 2012 Megan has dedicated her life to spreading love, compassion and understandin...
Nov 14, 2019•36 min
Dan still hasn't watched #DragRaceUK and the boys discuss Ellen's friendship with George W. Bush 👀. We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so called 'gay conversion therapy.' Recently the law changed in Northern Ireland and fin...
Nov 08, 2019•17 min
The boys celebrate marriage equality in Northern Ireland and James goes to a fancy awards do where he unexpectedly learns all about Dan’s ‘weird’ life at university. We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so called 'gay conversi...
Oct 30, 2019•15 min
James can't walk, and the doctor thinks it's chlamydia. What?! We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so called 'gay conversion therapy.' This week the law changed in Northern Ireland and finally they have marriage equality - we...
Oct 23, 2019•13 min
Live from the London Podcast Festival, Dan and James return to the stage joined by Matthew Todd, author of Straight Jacket and Pride, and welcome their first ever drag queen ShayShay. We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so ca...
Oct 17, 2019•44 min
Dan and James take part in an accidental outing, and Dan has an unexpected incident with a dog. We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so called 'gay conversion therapy.' Help us out by donating as little as $1 a month. Join our...
Oct 09, 2019•21 min
It's our final show live from Edinburgh & today we're joined by Larry Dean! He tells us if he’s a postman or a postbox, deciphers Scottish slang and talks about his hilarious show Fandan. We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church a...
Oct 02, 2019•52 min
Live from Edinburgh the boys chat to hilarious Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson and ask the all-important question - is it Home and Away or Gay? And does James actually like the look of dicks? We're so proud of our three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so call...
Sep 25, 2019•45 min
From the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 - Dan tells us about a rather sexy sounding exercise class he's been going to and we're joined by the incredible comedian Suzi Ruffell. We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so called 'ga...
Sep 18, 2019•48 min
From the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 - we're joined by drag king extraordinaire Jodie Mitchell and Australian comedian and late night TV host Tom Ballard. We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay - search Gay Non-Gay on BBC Sounds. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so called 'gay conversion thera...
Sep 13, 2019•48 min
From the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 - we're joined by 'triple threat' comedian Rosie Jones talking about her identity as a gay disabled woman, and how she discovered her sexuality, as well as the stars of BBC Radio 1's No Country for Young Women podcast, Sadia Azmat and Monty Onanuga. We're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn w...
Sep 11, 2019•47 min
From the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 - we've got some big dick energy in the house with our amazing guests - Sophie Duker and Jen Brister. Plus we're so proud to announce our new three part BBC Radio 1 documentary From Gay to NonGay. Lots of you got in touch telling us about LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland so we headed out there with the BBC to learn what it's like to be gay in NI with the pressure of the church and so called 'gay conversion therapy.' Help us out by donating as little as $1 a...
Sep 04, 2019•42 min
From the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 listen to our live recording with Richard Gadd and Christina Bianco. On today's episode James challenges impressionist diva Christina to make metal more ‘Gay friendly’ and the boys chat to comedian Richard Gadd about his latest show, the award-winning ‘Baby Reindeer.' Trigger warning - this episode does contain conversations about abuse. Listen to our BBC Radio 1 team up with Life Hacks via the BBC Sounds app or stream it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
Aug 29, 2019•31 min
