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A Gay and A NonGay

James Barr and Dan Hudsonwww.gaynongay.com
In a time where we're all threatened by a rhetoric of hate from the people in power; A Gay And A NonGay challenges our differences. No matter who you are, or what you're into, gay's and nongay's can & should be friends. 'Highly Recommended' Guardian 'One of the most fundamentally kind and funny podcasts in Britain' RadioTimes 'A hilarious take on love, friendship and sex' TimeOut An independent podcast from James Barr (@imjamesbarr) and Dan Hudson (@DanHudson). Find us on Insta, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook @gaynongay Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed
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Episodes

Be Your Own Ally

James had had an awakening, and we discuss Fat Mike's lack of showering. Support our podcast at www.gaynongay.com/donate. Buy our merch www.gaynongay.com/shop Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 05, 202116 min

Sex, Drugs and Richard Coles

Britain's favourite priest Richard Coles joins us to chat about partying in Ibiza in his 20's, being openly gay in the church and his late husband's battle with alcoholism. We LOVE this episode! "God has no problem with (being gay) at all, the institution may have. You just have to live your life. God loves you, as you are, doing what you do". Join our family and support our podcast, visit www.gaynongay.com/donate. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about ...

Apr 28, 202133 min

Gender Reveal

James is causing drama in his family WhatsApp group. Dan doesn't want to talk about Fat Mike. Thanks for listening to our podcast today, join our chosen family at www.gaynongay.com/donate. Kisses. Mwah. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 202112 min

Say Yes To The Cross-Dress - with Fat Mike of NOFX

Dan and James are joined from California by legendary punk rocker Fat Mike of NOFX. This is an explicit episode. It's quite the ride through BDSM, cross-dressing, sex dungeons, live-in sex slaves and being abandoned by your friends. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 202126 min

Is Metal homophobic?

It's two weeks since the final of RuPaul's Drag Race and James refuses to credit Dan with correctly predicting the winner (spoiler free)! Plus, is metal homophobic? Dan and James discuss the reaction to metal star Roddy Bottum's proudly gay 'Man On Man' album cover. Support our podcast and help us to create more meaningful conversations, visit www.gaynongay.com/donate to become our patreon. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Apr 07, 202115 min

A Gay and a NonGay - with Louise!

Singer, icon and LGBTQ+ ally Louise Redknapp joins us on A Gay and a NonGay today. We talk about the importance of her LGBTQ+ fans, playing alongside Britney, and how her mum thinks her gay friends are why she’s single. She also offers her support for the transgender community on International Day of Transgender Visibility. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 202124 min

1000 Days

It's 1000 days since the U.K government promised to ban conversion therapy but still hasn't. James and Dan reflect on their BBC Radio 1 documentary 'Tell It: From Gay to NonGay' and chat to the co-director of CURED, a BFI Flare Festival documentary about the activists who brought about a 1973 victory in the movement for LGBTQ equality: the American Psychiatric Association’s decision to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses. Bennett Singer's movie perfectly explains that to 'cu...

Mar 26, 202125 min

Iconic Women

Women are not safe. James and Dan chat about the toxic behaviour of some straight men towards women and James realises how our shame prevents us from speaking out. Plus Dan wants gays to stop calling everything 'iconic'. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202118 min

Juno Dawson

We're celebrating #InternationalWomensDay with esteemed author Juno Dawson. We ask Juno about the state of trans in the U.K. Are things better or worse for trans people, and how things currently are for trans youth following the landmark High Court ruling against puberty blockers for children. Her new book 'What’s The T' is an exploration of what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the 21st Century, a go-to handbook for the young trans and/or non-binary queer community...

Mar 10, 202131 min

Blackness is inherently Queer with George M. Johnson

James and Dan are joined by award-winning activist and writer George M. Johnson - their memoir 'All Boys Aren't Blue', a story of growing up black and queer in America, is People Magazine's Best Book of the Year and a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color. We talk to George about the micro-aggressions black people face everyday, the fetishisation of black queer people, why 'Blackness is inherently queer' and Dolly Parton. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan fee...

Mar 03, 202130 min

Becoming Eve with Abby Stein

'I prayed to God to make me a girl'. James and Dan are joined from New York by Abby Stein - the first woman and the first transgender woman to be ordained as a rabbi by an orthodox institution. She talks about her life growing up in a strict community, coming out - first as non-religious and again as transgender - and offers a ray of hope to LGBTQ+ people trapped by orthodox institutions. Abby is the first openly transgender woman raised in a Hasidic community, this is her story. For more inform...

Feb 24, 202119 min

Do The Admin

Dan finds James' new found love of Valentine's Day hilarious, do the admin returns for a bisexual special and only Dan could end up leaving the food bank with food. #Sourdough. Support A Gay and A NonGay visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202119 min

LGBTQ+ History Month with Lisa Power

It’s LGBTQ+ History Month in the U.K. and we’re joined by historian, sexual health and LGBT rights campaigner Lisa Power - talking medieval gays, the early days of the AIDS crisis and her work on It’s A Sin. Lisa's given us A LOT of amazing admin hun, check out the following links and resources for more on Britain's gloriously rich LGBTQ+ history. For more information on LGBT+ History Month visit https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Mark Ashton from Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners https://bl...

Feb 10, 202132 min

Give HIV the finger

James and Dan take an HIV test for National HIV Testing Week in England. Plus there's a RuPaul Things Dan Cannot Say special and is James stereotypically gay? The Terrence Higgins Trust hope to end new cases of HIV in England by 2030. If everyone knows their status and is on treatment, it’s impossible to pass HIV on. Order your free HIV kit now, head to https://freetesting.hiv/. For more support and information about HIV and AIDS visit the Terrence Higgins Trust - tht.org.uk. In the USA visit HI...

Feb 03, 202124 min

It's A Sin

After binge-watching Russell T Davies’ iconic Channel 4 drama It’s A Sin, James and Dan reflect on the AIDS crisis and the similarities to Covid-19 for LGBTQ+ people. The Terrence Higgins Trust hope to end new cases of HIV in England by 2030. If everyone knows their status and is on treatment, it’s impossible to pass HIV on. Order your free HIV kit now, head to https://freetesting.hiv/. For more support and information about HIV and AIDS visit the Terrence Higgins Trust - tht.org.uk. In the USA ...

Jan 27, 202122 min

James has been deleted

Dan refuses to admit that he 'fancies' one of the queens on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Meanwhile, James is triggered by the deletion of his Wikipedia page and the general existence of acclaimed author James Barr. Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/. Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with ...

Jan 20, 202119 min

Reading

Dan’s got a new radio show and James is a fan, apart from the music. Dan is updated on the latest gay slang and we find out why James is talking about Dan in therapy. Listen to 'Dan With the Sickness' on Spotify. Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/. Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest w...

Jan 13, 202123 min

Twenty-Twinky-One

James is excited about 'twenty-twinky-one' but Dan is more excited about 01/21 - the month of Birmingham. Who are the 'gays over Covid' and what good news can we take from 2020? ...anyone? Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/. Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with 10% to Mermaids - vi...

Jan 06, 202115 min

Be Our Guest 2020

Some of our favourite, most inspirational moments with our favourite people to end an otherwise triggering year. It's going to be okay. Featuring Amanda Jette Knox, Beau Dyess, Chaz Bono, Dr. Ranj, Muna, Mark Fletcher, Rob Halford & Will Young! Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/. Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your...

Dec 30, 202048 min

Mrs. Claus with Divina de Campo

The magic of Queermas is upon us. James welcomes LGBTQ+ ally Santa back down our chimney for a third year but Dan's had enough... introducing Mrs. Claus AKA Divina de Campo from RuPaul's Drag Race U.K! Santa has a sassy new drag wife but she's only married him for the money. Divina and James get excited about RuPaul's Drag Race U.K Season 2, whilst Dan gives his thoughts on the Frock Destroyers new album. Spread some festive cheer/queer in our new Facebook group, a safe and inclusive place for o...

Dec 23, 202031 min

Live your best life with Jamie Windust

James is emotional about Little Mix but Dan's ready to get our guest on. Today we're joined by the brilliantly funny, feisty, and fierce Jamie Windust to talk about their new book In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life. Dan’s seen Jamie in a coffee shop ‘by the BBC’ and thinks they’re brave. Is that insulting? We talk about their dating experiences with ‘chasers’, being cut off from family… and ask if we're part of the problem. Thanks for coming to our TED talk, watch Jamie’s here https://ww...

Dec 16, 202034 min

Boyfriend AGM

James checks in on Dan after a worrying Instagram photo and updates everyone on the minutes from his relationship AGM. Do you have meetings with your partner? Let us know, join our listener group at www.facebook.com/groups/gaynongay/ . Join our exclusive Christmas party for Patron's by supporting our podcast. Your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will hopefully one day lead to acceptance for many. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/ to sign up. Show your love for...

Dec 09, 202017 min

Leaving TERF Extremism with Beau Dyess

We're so over transphobia. Today James and Dan welcome Beau Dyess to understand where it comes from. Beau found himself at the heart of the 'Gender Critical' Movement between 2018 and 2020. Today he joins the boys from Seattle to discuss the realities of TERF extremism. Please note that this episode was recorded before Beau shared his gender identity with the world. We're proud of Beau for sharing his story here and can't wait to witness more of their truth going forward. TERF extremism is a thr...

Dec 02, 202026 min

Ace and Base

James is unhappy to discover his dog's sexuality and Dan's collection of asexual teddies are moving out. Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more - gaynongay.com/donate/ Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with 10% to Mermaids - gaynongay.com/shop/ Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more a...

Nov 26, 202016 min

Devil Horns 🤘

Dan is offended by James' attempts to ‘support’ heavy metal. Would you rate someone you’d slept with? And do nongays have body image issues too? Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202020 min

Confessions of a gay Metal God with Rob Halford

Happy International Metal Day. Today on the podcast we are joined by the rainbow of metal, the Metal God himself, Rob Halford, frontman for Birmingham heavy metal legends Judas Priest. Wahey. Rob came out as gay live on MTV in 1998, today we chat about his incredible journey as the gay frontman of one of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world - his coming out, his meeting with Cilla Black at Buckingham Palace and his friendship with Lady GaGa! Today he offers his support to outsiders in the ...

Nov 11, 202030 min

You're cheap and you're haggard

James is celebrating the all new non-homophobic version of Fairytale of New York but Dan has a questions. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 04, 202014 min

Pope Week

Pope Francis has endorsed gays! Or has he? And we catch up with a listener who allegedly spills the tea on some allegedly gay priests, allegedly. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 202015 min

Musings

James wants to talk about his love life but Dan has a lot of musings. It's international pronouns day! Here's a few simple ways you can make our trans and non-binary family feel safe; Include your pronouns in your social bios. Share your pronouns on your email signature. Respect peoples pronouns like you'd respect someone's name. Pronouns are just pronouns not "preferred" pronouns. Remember that some people don't have pronouns and just go by name. Share your pronouns, wear your pronouns. Visit g...

Oct 21, 202015 min

Slayer

My Metal God Wrote A Porno. Dan has booked a legend onto the show for International Metal Day, but it’s all just porn to James. Get ready for International Pronouns Day! Visit www.gaynongay.com/shop to support our trans and non binary friends, every purchase gives 10% to Mermaids. Support our podcast, visit www.gaynongay.com/donate Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 202018 min
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