Hey Switches ! Star of the smash female-centric TV 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. Fans of the show will want to listen to Taylor Hickson's podDIVA dialogue too! 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 Image: Ol...
Aug 24, 2022•29 min
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 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 support from #TeamDIVA Get in touch: editor...
Aug 17, 2022•46 min
A Gentleman Jack bonanza! Featuring the married folk duo Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow, creators of THAT theme tune! As Season 2 of this smash HBO / BBC tv show launches, we're celebrating all its sapphic glory! With stars Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle on this month's DIVA cover and Sally Wainwright on the glossy pages in between, we know how much GJ means to you. Now hear amazing tales of love, self-actualization, joy and music-making that Gentleman Jack has inspired. Including contributio...
Aug 10, 2022•27 min
The legendary Tegan and Sara , who've shaped queer pop culture for almost 25 years, are rocking the August cover of DIVA Magazine. Hear tracks from their latest "break-up" album Cry Baby (can twin sisters break up???) Get the lowdown on their new TV show , based on their book and directed by the awesome Clea DuVall . Not forgetting their upcoming graphic novel... Their foundation ... Their advocacy work... And discover the surprising things they do to relax if they ever have the time. Featuring ...
Aug 03, 2022•35 min
Deliveroo 's LGBTQIA+ community won DIVA's Network of the Year, 2022. Deloveroo , as the network is called, is co-chaired by Lea Duchemin and Adam Spawton-Rice. This globe-trotting pod DIVA episode celebrates a rainbow of people behind Deloveroo's international success, from London to Australia with stop-overs in Hong Kong and Amsterdam. Wherever You Are In The World. Deliveroo has proudly sponsored Pride in London since 2017. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from # Te...
Jul 27, 2022•23 min
Juno Dawson is an author, scriptwriter, actor and activist. In today's episode she talks to DIVA's staff writer, Nic Crosara about her debut into adult fiction, Her Majesty's Royal Coven (HMRC). Tune into the conversation to hear Juno talk about the magic of female solidarity, writing her favourite lesbian couple in HMRC and the appeal of witches in literature and pop-culture. And Whovians, do not fret! Juno tells us all about what it was like penning the spin-off show Doctor Who: Redacted . Edi...
Jul 20, 2022•20 min
The Women's Euros are whipping up a frenzy of footie excitement around the continent, and South London's Brockwell United is flying a friendly rainbow flag. Known to be a club for women, non-binary and gender-queer people, Brockwell United (AKA The Swans) is putting inclusivity and accessibility into practise. Representing Team DIVA is Molly Smith, who talks to Swans player Dean, all about the pretty special atmosphere the club has built up. Edited by Nic Crosara and Rachel Shelley . Produced by...
Jul 13, 2022•21 min
Brooklyn MC Young MA is smashing July's cover of DIVA magazine , whilst launching her eco-friendly NFT capsules to mark her 6x Platinum career. Thus far. She talks labels, lesbians and loving women. Dishes on her super fans aka The MAB, and dealing with prejudice. And how thinking deeply keeps her music alive. Featuring, with kind permission (thank you Republic Media!) the tracks: No Mercy, Ooouuu, Petty Wap and Off the Yak. In conversation with pod DIVA's own Nic Crosara . Remember: "If you're ...
Jul 06, 2022•18 min
Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley ( The L Word ) and Victoria Broom ( Cheaters ) If you're an LGBTQIA+ woman or non-binary person, this is your weekly podcast. Young MA , acclaimed lyricist and Brooklyn rapper, is smashing the cover of July's DIVA magazine. Hear a different side to her in this taster of what's to come next week on pod DIVA. July's bumper issue is packed with wild and wondrous articles: We give fangs for sapphic vampires...
Jun 29, 2022•37 min
Ki Griffin is an actor, DJ and LGBTIQA+ activist. He made queerstory when he became the first intersex and non-binary actor to join the cast of Hollyoaks as Ripley Lennox. Talking to DIVA magazine's staff writer Nic Crosara , Ki discusses intersectionality, authentic casting and his work with Intersex Equality Rights UK . "You can't be, what you don't see." This conversation took place shortly after this year's Lesbian Visibility Week and Ki opens up about finally being able to embrace his lesbi...
Jun 22, 2022•24 min
In this exclusive interview with DIVA publisher Linda Riley , cyclist Emily Bridges, opens up about coming out, trans inclusion in sport and how she finds the strength to keep pedalling. Emily also shares her mission in life: to make the world a better place, to inspire and help people through their journey to be who they are. Edited by Nic Crosara and Rachel Shelley Produced by Rachel Shelley , with love and support from # TeamDIVA podDIVA : Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. G...
Jun 15, 2022•26 min
Batwoman 's Meagan Thandy , Rachel Skarsten and Wallis Day ... Emily Andras and Kat Barrell from Wynonna Earp ... Arlen Aguayo-Stewart from Motherland Fort Salem , Erica Luttrell from Lost Girl Arryn Zech from Rwby ... plus Dalila Ali Rajah and stars of Scare BnB ... Oof! Is your fan-face frothing with excitement? So many amazing people in one place, it must be QFX East! DIVA magazine's Eleanor Noyce jet-setted to Tampa, Florida to catch up with the stars and creators of all your favourite LGBTQ...
Jun 08, 2022•27 min
Emily Bridges is on the cover of this month's DIVA magazine , and it's a goodie! With coverage from queer media fan festival QFX in Florida, featuring Batwoman 's Meagan Tandy , Rachel Skarsten and Wallis Day ... Putting the fan back into fantastic. Plus exclusive tales from behind the curtain at all those wild L Word conventions. And everyone's favourite "wee lesbian" from TV's hit show Derry Girls . Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley (...
Jun 01, 2022•38 min
Star of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and Queen Of The Mothertucking World, Blu Hydrangea talks to DIVA junior staff writer Eleanor Noyce about her new show Stitch, Please! Dishing all that's changed between RuPaul's season one and RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World. And, of course, THAT elimination. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Edited by Nic Crosara and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast...
May 25, 2022•18 min
Rowan Ellis , writer, video essayist and LGBTQIA+ advocate has racked up over 8 million views on line. Her debut book, Here and Queer, A Queer Girl's Guide to Life , has just been released with awesome illustrations by Jacky Sheridan . Talking to DIVA magazine's Eleanor Noyce , Rowan explores the evolution of digital media in the rainbow world of queerness. And in this week (after) Mental Health Awareness Week , Rowan chats openly about her ADHD diagnosis and the intersectionality of that on her...
May 18, 2022•43 min
With Melissa Etheridge on the cover and the DIVA Power List between the sheets, we are celebrating the visionaries blazing a trail for LGBTQIA women and non binary people. With exclusive coverage from the 2022 DIVA Awards featuring Suranne Jones, Sandi Toksvig and a host of other luminaries. We also discuss PDAs , Mental Health Awareness Week and leaving *gasp* Twitter! Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley ( The L Word ) and Victoria Broom...
May 11, 2022•38 min
Grammy and Academy Award winning music legend Melissa Etheridge chats to DIVA magazine's Nic Crosara about her frankly fabulous-sounding resort music festival Etheridge Island . Featuring, amongst others, the country superstar Wynonna . Melissa praises the outstanding devotion of her fans, and their symbiotic sharing of energy. Melissa also talks frankly about the loss of her son to opioid addiction and how the Etheridge Foundation helps families suffering similar situations. Queers for your Ear...
May 04, 2022•20 min
It's Lesbian Visibility Week and pod DIVA is celebrating Emma Springham, Chief Marketing Officer of TSB . Nominated for Diversity Champion of the Year at the DIVA Awards, 2022. Emma discusses diversity, leadership and role models in the work place: "If we bring our whole selves in to the workplace, we'll create high performing teams. If people can't bring their whole selves to work, it falls apart." If you're an LGBTQIA plus woman or non-binary person, pod DIVA is your weekly podcast. pod DIVA: ...
Apr 29, 2022•9 min
It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. This series of lyrical features is weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbians and queer women, wherever you are in the world. Today: Anna from Poland You can hear a new Beyon...
Apr 29, 2022•10 min
It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. This series of lyrical features is weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbians and queer women, wherever you are in the world. Today: Krisha from Spain You can hear a new Beyo...
Apr 28, 2022•9 min
It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. This series of lyrical features is weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbians and queer women, wherever you are in the world. Today: Swathi from India You can hear a new Beyo...
Apr 27, 2022•9 min
All your queer queries answered, with love and devotion by Team DIVA. We tackle everything from dating dilemmas to identity issues, reboot recommendations and lesbian visibility. We got you. With DIVA magazine editor Roxy Bourdillon, staff writer Nic Crosara and editorial assistant 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/privac...
Apr 27, 2022•30 min
It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. These lyrical features are weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbians and queer women, wherever you are in the world. Today: Ray from Seattle, USA You can hear a new Beyond B...
Apr 26, 2022•8 min
It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. These lyrical features are weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbians and queer women, wherever you are in the world. Today: Nathalie from The Netherlands. You can hear a new...
Apr 25, 2022•7 min
Nic Crosara 's entire adult life has been shaped by the climate crisis. In this special Earth Day episode, Nic explores the intersections between climate campaigns and other major social injustices with three outstanding climate-activists... who also happen to be queer: Diego de Leon, founder of Queers X Climate Tamsin Omond author of Do Earth: Healing Strategies for Humankind Mikaela Loach (Climate Justice activist) Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rach...
Apr 20, 2022•22 min
Singer, songwriter, musician, artist, film-maker, all round queer creative Mogli talks to DIVA Editorial Assistant Ellie Noyce about her new visual album Ravage , her queer identity, being raised by two mums, and the art scene in Berlin. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Edited by Nic Crosara . Produced and additional (music) editing 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 infor...
Apr 13, 2022•20 min
A Gentleman Jack bonanza! Featuring the married folk duo Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow, creators of THAT theme tune! As Season 2 of this smash HBO / BBC tv show launches, we're celebrating all its sapphic glory! With stars Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle on this month's DIVA cover and Sally Wainwright on the glossy pages in between, we know how much GJ means to you. Now hear amazing tales of love, self-actualization, joy and music-making that Gentleman Jack has inspired. Including contributio...
Apr 06, 2022•27 min
With Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle on the cover, we're celebrating all things Gentleman Jack - Sally Wainwright' s addictive TV show based on Anne Lister' s secret diaries. Including folk duo O'Hooley and Tidow , creators of the show's empowering theme song. And Kat Lyons , poet and spoken word performer, on her menopause show Dry Season. 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 i...
Mar 30, 2022•47 min
All hail the star of Bridgerton ! Golda Rosheuve l talks to DIVA magazine's Nic Crosara about with her new Netflix spin-off show with Queen Charlotte front and centre. Plus navigating the entertainment industry as a lesbian black woman, and asks you to ask yourself "what if...?" Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Edited by Nic Crosara (ta-daaaaaa!) produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Mar 23, 2022•24 min
Horse McDonald has a new single - LEAVING - featuring her legendary vocals of power and strength. Horse is an iconic and utterly unique singer/songwriter, her voice a finely honed instrument, her shows breath-taking stagecraft. Horse's music is both moving and uplifting, leaving her audiences totally absorbed whenever she performs. DIVA staff writer Nic Crosara talks to Horse McDonald about LEAVING, performing, and singing to the moon! "One of Scotland's all time great vocalists, also possessed ...
Mar 16, 2022•21 min
