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podDIVA

DIVA Media Group Ltddivamag.co.uk

If you're an LGBTQIA+ woman or non-binary person, this is your favourite fortnightly podcast.


In association with DIVA magazine: the world's leading brand for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus women & non-binary people.


Bringing you fortnightly interviews, magazine chat and plenty of queer joy! One gorgeous glossy in your ear.


Hosted by The L Word actress Rachel Shelley (aka Helena Peabody).


And DIVA magazine Editor in Chief, the right royal Roxy Bourdillon.


Queers for your Ears.

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Episodes

Taylor Hickson

March's ethereal cover star Taylor Hickson , star of the smash hit female-centric TV show Motherland: Fort Salem , talks to DIVA editor Roxy Bourdillon this International Women's Day week, about the incredible power of fandom aka Switches , her explosive chemistry with co-star Amalia Holm and what playing Raylla has taught her about the legacy of witchcraft, female power and femininity. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and suppor...

Mar 09, 202247 min

DIVA Debrief: March

Featuring cover star Taylor Hickson , from the smash TV show Motherland: Fort Salem . Along with Sandi Toksvig and her new documentary Gateways Grind directed by Jacquie Lawrence . Celebrating International Women's Day this week - DIVA is packed full of amazing women every day every week, every month! Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley ( The L Word ) and Victoria Broom ( Cheaters ) Plus exclusive interviews featuring you, the DIVA listen...

Mar 02, 202243 min

The Log Books

Part of the award-winning podcast The Log Books , co-host Tash Walker and producer Shivani Dave tell Eleanor Noyce from TeamDIVA about the vital importance of Switchboard' s archive, how it all first came about and what's next for this vital podcast popping team! Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Switchboard is open for calls every day from 10am to 10pm 0300 330 063...

Feb 23, 202220 min

Two Twos

Hosts of the podcast Two Twos - Nana Duncan and Rose Frimpong - chat with DIVA staff writer Char Baile y about avoiding trauma, their dream guests and exclusive news on their next live show! Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 16, 202226 min

Lady Phyll

Co-founder and Executive Director of UK Black Pride , Phyll Opoku-Gyimah talks to DIVA staff writer Nic Crosara about Love and Rage, art and activism and what keeps her hopeful. Plus so much more! Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk February 9th 2022: Since the recording of this podDIVA episode, Shay (mentioned by Lady Phyll as a queer activist doing amazing work) has...

Feb 09, 202227 min

DIVA Debrief: February

Featuring Lady Phyll our fabulous cover star and co-founder of UK Black Pride , Wegan 's struggle for fertility equality, conversion therapy and a discussion around Sara Ramirez. DIVA Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley ( The L Word ) and Victoria Broom . Plus exclusive interviews featuring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever you are in the world. This month: Nathalie from the Netherlands Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and s...

Feb 02, 202243 min

Dear DIVA

Dear DIVA: all your queer queries answered! DIVA dilemmas? Queer queries? How best to come out to your family. Favourite things about being queer. And the perfect Valentine's gift. With Rachel Shelley , Roxy Bourdillon, Char Bailey , Nic Crosara and Ellie Noyce Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 26, 202226 min

Linda Riley - Happy Birthday!

Hear Linda Riley in her own words... celebrating 60 amazing years! Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 24, 202213 min

Amalia Holm

Superstar of the smash lesbian show Motherland: Fort Salem, Amalia Holm shares the incredible power of fan fiction, her explosive chemistry with co-star Taylor Hickson and how her character Scylla has taught her how to flirt. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 19, 202228 min

Rosie Jones

Comedian, author, cover star... the inimitable Rosie Jones talks to DIVA editor Roxy Bourdillon about sex, joy, trolling and using her platform for disabled people. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 12, 20221 hr 2 min

DIVA Debrief - January

Featuring Rosie Jones our fabulous comedian cover star and publisher Linda Riley , on how her upbringing shaped a joyful motto to live by. DIVA Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley ( The L Word ) and Victoria Broom . Plus exclusive interviews featuring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever you are in the world. This month: Swathi from Channai, India Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editor...

Jan 05, 202247 min

Dear DIVA

Dear DIVA: all your queer queries answered! DIVA dilemmas? Queer queries? Wanting more queer cheer this New Year? TeamDIVA has all the festively fun answers you need. From first dates to fashion, from mates to movies. With Roxy Bourdillon, Char Bailey , Nic Crosara and Ellie Noyce Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Dec 29, 202137 min

Shon Faye, Daisy Jones, Cherrelle Skeete

Daisy Jones , Shon Faye and Cherrelle Skeete Three culture-shaping Game Changers discuss their work and share the experiences that shaped them. Daisy Jones - author of All The Things She Said Shon Faye - author of The Transgender Issue Cherrelle Skeete - British actress, writer, cultural producer and co-founder of Blacktress UK. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hos...

Dec 22, 202140 min

Melissa Etheridge

Grammy Award Winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge talks to DIVA magazine about her new album One Way Out, the visibility of older LGBTQI women and her meditative use of cannabis during cancer treatment, 17 years ago. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA and writer Ellie Noyce Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 15, 202120 min

Heather Peace

Heather Peace : star of Lip Service and Eastenders , a stunningly successful singer-songwriter and this month's DIVA cover star, Heather Peace talks to DIVA magazine editor Roxy Bourdillon about coming out in the 90s, finding love and work, and creating sweet sweet music in the rain. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Dec 08, 202125 min

DIVA Debrief - December

DIVA's 300th celebratory issue Featuring celesbian cover star / actor / musician Heather Peace and casting director supreme Kelly Valentine Hendry . DIVA Debrief dives into the monthly issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley ( The L Word ) and Victoria Broom . Plus exclusive interviews featuring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever you are in the world. This month: Vanessa from Venezuela. Queers for your Ears Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # T...

Dec 01, 202140 min

Victoria Scone

Star of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the mouth-watering Victoria Scone chats with DIVA magazine editor Roxy Bourdillon about her delicious celesbian life. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 24, 202128 minEp. 4

Deeper DIVA

Deeper DIVA delves deep into the LGBTQI+ experience, exploring Pride in Birmingham and the ultimate lesbian vacation. With hosts Char Bailey and Victoria Broom Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 17, 202126 minEp. 3

Jack Monroe

Political campaigner, awesome food writer and stunning cover star Jack Monroe , chats to DIVA magazine editor Roxy Bourdillon about living life in the public eye. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 10, 202130 minEp. 2

DIVA Debrief

Featuring Jack Monroe, Victoria Scone and Sophie Duker DIVA Debrief dives into the monthly issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley and Victoria Broom . Plus exclusive interviews featuring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever you are in the world. This month: Alicante, Spain with Krisha Gandhi Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See ...

Nov 03, 202143 minEp. 1

podDIVA: Come Out With DIVA

pod DIVA - Queers for your Ears Time for a new DIVA: pod DIVA DIVA is the world's leading brand for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans Queer Intersex Asexual women and non-binary people. Join us every week, starting Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 20212 min
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