This Pride Month, Bottoming is bringing you weekly episodes for their Pride Month Series ! First up, they chat to the minds behind Instagram community archive, Black and Gay, Back In The Day , writer Jason Okundaye and activist Marc Thompson . They discuss the positive response to the account since launching earlier this year, how it is creating a space to remember Black queer life in Britain, and the importance of intergenerational relationships in sharing experiences. They then speak to Moud G...
Jun 01, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Social media can be a blessing and a curse, and this week Brendan and Matthew speak to Sister Sister , star of Drag Race UK Season 2, about her time on the show and the toll of online trolling she endured. They talk ways to manage mental health online, discuss how BBC and Drag Race offered support during that time, and how having an international network of queens to call on is a godsend. The boys also discuss research from UK Charity, Glitch , who want to make the Internet a safer place for eve...
May 18, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This episode, Brendan and Matthew speak with Amazin LeThi , a global LGBTQ advocate, keynote speaker, athlete and cultural change leader. Amazin shares her story of growing up as a child body-builder who idolised Arnold Schwarzenegger, to overcoming homelessness, to hosting events for global leaders and the likes of the UN and the White House. They also speak about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the recent #StopAsianHate movement. You'll also hear the boys discuss Steelers , th...
May 04, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome to the stage, the one and only... British comedy icon ... Rosie Jones ! Matthew and Brendan chat to her about what it was like growing up disabled up North while coming to terms with being a lesbian, and how she's handled a non-stop couple of years; including writing for Netflix's Sex Education , winning the Attitude Comedy Award 2020 , her Channel 4 shows 'Trip Hazard' and 'Mission Accessible' , and writing her debut book, The Amazing Edie Eckhart . It also gives the boys a chance to fl...
Apr 20, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The old Trailer can't come to the phone right now. A peek into Bottoming. Upcoming guests include Rosie Jones, Sister Sister, Cherry Valentine and many more! Subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. Follow @bottomingpod on Instagram and Twitter , and visit www.bottomingpodcast.com for more information and resources. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 13, 2021•4 min
For this episode, Brendan and Matthew speak with Justin Myers (aka The Guyliner ) about his book The Magnificent Sons , which is first and foremost a coming out story. The book, which is due out on paperback later this month, is a bisexual journey of self discovery and gives space for some Bottoming conversations around internalised homophobia/biphobia, self acceptance, family bonds, and moving forward as a community to better support one another. Topics within the book offer a chanc...
Apr 06, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Mental health doesn’t discriminate, it can and does impact anyone and everyone, and often the conversation isn’t pretty. Welcome to the stage... 'The Therapist's Cher'. Brendan and Matthew are taking it back to Bottoming basics for this episode, discussing the very heart of the podcast: their mental health journeys and experiences with therapy. It's a tough but necessary one as is a reflection of counselling itself. They're not doing it alone though. They have drafted in support from experts: an...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 8
'A love-letter to our non-binary siblings .' That's how journalist Paula Akpan describes Jamie Windust's book, In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life and we couldn't put it better ourselves. We chat to Jamie about their recent release and pick their brain about some of the topics in the book; fashion choices, family relationships, being a queer creative and keeping on top of your mental health when life deals you a shit card or five. There's a few *clang* name drops , a few *gasp* exclusives...
Mar 10, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
For our final LGBT+ History Month episode , we're back in London to take a trip down memory lane AKA our first queer London memories - but not before a little discussion around Framing Britney . We cover Matthew's first memorable night in Soho *cough* XXL *cough* and discuss Brendan's lucky housing find, before exploring London's LGBTQ+ scene and history, speaking to Alim Kheraj , author of upcoming book, Queer London: A Guide To The City's LGBTQ+ Past and Present . Alim share's his favour...
Feb 24, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 6
For our third LGBT+ History Month episode , we're headed to Euston station and taking ourselves out of London to visit our regional roots (virtually of course). We reflect on growing up in Liverpool (for Matthew) and a small town outside of Birmingham (for Brendan), and what this was like for two young queers; recalling the first times we saw representation in media and discussing how things could be have been had society been a little different, a little sooner. Matthew then shares some LGBT+ h...
Feb 17, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
For our second LGBT+ History Month episode, we look back at the techniques used by psychiatrists nationwide in an attempt to 'cure' LGBT+ people. We speak to the author of ' Curing Queers ', Dr Tommy Dickinson, about the use of aversion therapy between the 1930s-70s. We learn about the targeted attacks on gay men by undercover policemen, as well as the reason many gay men actually signed up for this treatment themselves, and the bravery of select nurses who attempted to avoid administering...
Feb 10, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
For LGBT+ History Month, we'll be bringing you weekly episodes! In our first, we chat to children's author, Benjamin Dean, who releases his debut book ' Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow ' this week. We discuss why LGBTQ+ stories are important and reflect on the shadows of section 28. We then hear from Freya at akt, the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity , who tells us a little more about the work they do. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Feb 03, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
When you grow up LGBT+, PE and sports aren't usually top of your list. We unpack that a little, talk about our own fitness, or lack of, and that one time we did a really, really big walk. We then speak to personal trainer Matt Boyles of Fitter You Global who guides us through his approach to improving the wellbeing of gay, bi and trans men. We also speak with Natalie Armitage*, who specialises in Pranayama, a practice which involves controlling your breath to connect the body and the mind, and t...
Jan 27, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 2
For our first official episode back, we wanted to highlight the importance of community, especially during this unbelievably trying time. More specifically, we focus on the LGBTQ community and how we see ourselves within this. Rob Berkeley from BlackOut UK joins us to talk about the importance of seeing a future for yourself and connecting the older and younger generations of Black queer men. We also speak with Michael Edward Stevens and Maylis Djikalou from We Create...
Jan 13, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Another unexpected return before Christmas. We wanted to gather a bit of info together to help ease what is expected to be a rather gloomy couple of weeks, in response to new rules from the UK Government this weekend. Hear about the fantastic daily exercise classes hosted by @fitteryouglobal, a Christmas Day club night hosted by @queerhouseparty, and listen to @willtamblyn, an assistant psychologist for the NHS, recommend ways to help yourself and others over the festive period. We're sending yo...
Dec 22, 2020•19 min
Bottoming is back for Season 2, coming January 2021. While we're preparing, we thought it'd be rude to not recap where we've been for the last 18+ months, discuss why we're back at the mics and the trainwreck that has been 2020. Follow us at @bottomingpod on Instagram and Twitter, and visit bottomingpodcast.com for more information, and links to resources. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 16, 2020•36 min
A peek into Bottoming. Follow us at @bottomingpod on Instagram and Twitter, and visit bottomingpodcast.com for more information, and links to resources. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 15, 2020•3 min
Stay in school kids…would've been the worst piece of advice to hear as a noughties teen. But it turns out that with time, the dumb bullshit you endure eventually materialises into some pretty lol anecdotes. But in all seriousness, finding your feet in an education system that doesn’t cater for all, is pretty damn tough - Brendan and Matthew can vouch for that. In this episode they joke their way through the highs and lows of school, before hearing from two incredibly important people who are wor...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Religion is a complicated topic for any LGBT+ person. This week, Brendan and Matthew skim over their own thoughts about the church, good and bad, and highlight the damaging impact of conversion therapy. They’re also joined by an incredibly special guest, author of Boy Erased, Garrard Conley, to discuss his memoir which details his own experiences with conversion therapy. It’s our longest episode yet, sorry not sorry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast . Hosted on...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode Brendan and Matthew discuss what it was like to grow up in their respective households and the things that have since had a long-term effect on their mental health. Also, Phil Samba, an activist and all-round angel, joins them to share his story and what it felt like to grow up in a Black African family as a gay man. It’s a heavy one, but stick with us. Please note this episode comes with a content warning. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast . Ho...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This episode is all about outlook. It’s a new year, so Brendan and Matthew take time to reflect on where they are mentally and how they are moving past their rock bottoms. In an interview with Natasha Walker, co-chair of Switchboard - the LGBT helpline - they learn how Switchboard volunteers are able to change the outlook of those calling when in their rock bottoms and how they leave feeling more at ease about their situations. Brendan and Matthew then think about the short and long-term fixes t...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this Christmas special, Brendan and Matthew answer quickfire (ish) questions about the holidays and offer a bit of advice to those who find it tricker than most to head home this time of year. Sleigh bitches. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 21, 2018•27 min
Bottoming ( verb) - to reach the lowest point before stabilising or improving. Brendan and Matthew introduce you to the podcast and talk (and laugh) you through their own rock bottoms. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 05, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1
