This week on Queeriosity , James and Padraig look back on a whirlwind month of Pride celebrations and reflect on the highs (and hangovers) of Dublin’s biggest queer party. And of course the lads are diving into the week's biggest headlines and pop culture moments. They’re breaking down the 10-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s historic ruling on same-sex marriage – and the worrying signs that it could be under threat once again. Plus, they’re unpacking controversial new education policie...
Jul 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 79
It’s that time of year again! The glitter’s out, the flags are flying, and the chaos is absolutely alive and kicking. 🎉 Join us for the Queeriosity Podcast’s Pride Month special, where we celebrate all things loud, proud, and unapologetically queer. Expect unfiltered laughs, unexpected tangents, and honest conversations about what Pride means now. Whether you're at a parade, recovering from one, or watching from the sidelines...this one's for you. 🌈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Jun 28, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Padraig is serving bangers, Brat energy, and a roundup of this week's headlines. From the latest on Budapest Pride to Charli XCX’s cultural chokehold plus a tribute to the unforgettable Kim Woodburn. Tune in for your Pre-Pride Party! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 77
James and Pádraig break the news on their upcoming departure, starting the countdown on their tenure with all the feels. In our Rainbow Roundup, we’re flagging Grindr scams (stay safe out there!), and scouring the queer-verse. We're also talking Orville Peck’s surprise cameo in the Street Fighter movie alongside Jason Momoa. Plus: Dublin Bus and Outhouse are teaming up (community wins!), and we’ve got the lowdown on Primavera Sound’s queer highlights—including Sabrina Carpenter’s performance. An...
Jun 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 76
In this episode of Queeriosity, host James O’Hagan puts Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland in the hot seat with a pop culture quiz that’s equal parts fabulous and fierce. They dive into the latest LGBTQ+ news headlines, revisit the inspiring story of the Emerald Warriors, and shine a spotlight on queer representation in children's literature with a special interview featuring Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children's Books Ireland. It’s smart, sassy, and full of heart...just how we like it. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jun 10, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 75
This week on Queeriosity, the lads are diving into the headlines. In Ohio, Republicans have introduced a bill proposing a “Natural Families” month — a move many see as a way to sideline LGBTQ+ families. Meanwhile, 20 EU countries are calling on Hungary to reverse its recent pride ban, signaling growing international concern. On a lighter note, there’s big news from the pitch: the Emerald Warriors are leading the largest Irish delegation ever to Europe’s LGBTQ+ rugby tournament! They'll be joined...
May 31, 2025•34 min•Ep. 74
This week on Queeriosity, the lads are diving headfirst into the headlines with a signature queer twist. We’re talking the new gonorrhea vaccine (finally!), and the drama of Eurovision that’s got everyone talking. Plus, we get into rising star Chappell Roan and unpack the wild world of parasocial relationships. Tune in for laughs, tea, and your weekly dose of Queeriosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 73
This week on Queeriosity!, James is joined by Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland for a heartfelt and powerful look back at a landmark moment in Irish LGBTQ+ history—the 2015 Marriage Equality Referendum. Together, they revisit the campaign, the emotion, and the legacy of a vote that changed everything. Whether you marched, voted, or watched from afar, this episode is a celebration of progress, pride, and the power of community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 10, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 72
This week on Queeriosity, Padraig and James dive into the latest LGBTQ+ news, including the use of Grindr in election ad campaigns, the reboot of Desperate Housewives and Kim Kardashian getting robbed by pensioners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 71
This week on Queeriosity, we’re cracking open the glittery vault of LGBTQ+ history in a special segment we’re calling Reeling In The Queers. Join us as we revisit the moments that shaped queer culture, from defiant protests to groundbreaking milestones. Plus, James brings us up to speed with the latest in LGBTQ+ news. It’s nostalgia, knowledge, and queerness—all wrapped up in one fabulous episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 26, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Padraig and James dive into the latest LGBTQ+ news from Hungary, the UK and beyond! Unpack all the drama from Big Brother and Padraig shares all the highlights from his recent trip to New York. From Broadway buzz to officiating a marriage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 69
James is in studio talking about all the big headlines of the week. Katy Perry is jetting off to space along with Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, filmmaker Kerianne Flynn and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez. James is concerned In Celebrity Big Brother news, it's arrived with a rocky start. Micky Rourke has caused controversy around remarks that he's made toward Jojo Siwa's sexuality, James discusses wether it Big Brother was making a m...
Apr 12, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 68
This week on Queeriosity , Padraig and James sit down with the brilliant Mafalda "Mafi" Hruskova, the powerhouse behind Dykon and the newly launched Dykonic Festival. In Pop News, the duo dive into the latest season of White Lotus — who’s hot, who’s sus, and who’s almost definitely going to die. Also, they unpack the unnerving return of Trump to the election stage, and what it might mean culturally and politically as the U.S. gears up for another chaotic ride. All that, plus the usual tangents, ...
Apr 05, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 67
The Lads are in the studio today to cover all the big headlines of the week. President Trump's Colorado portrait was unveiled, and he's not happy with it. Belfast pride has barred Northern Ireland's exectutive parties Sinn Feiin, DUP, Alliiance and UUP from marching in Pride after their support of an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under 18s. In the biggest news of the week, Shobna Gulati, the iconic actor behind Coronation Street's Sunita Alahan has come out as Non-Binary and Pansexual. ...
Mar 29, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 66
James is joined by Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland to discuss the biggest stories affecting the community this week, including the banning of Pride events in Hungary as well as the range of Peer Support groups that are around Ireland. He's also joined by writers and director Colin and Darren Thornton to talk about their new movie 'Four Mothers'. The film tells the story of an author whose plans for a book tour are thrown into disarray when he's suddenly saddled with taking care of four elderly wo...
Mar 22, 2025•44 min
Join James and Pádraig in the studio as they dive into an exciting and thought-provoking discussion. They're joined by Michael, Neill and Tom from Dublin Bears to chat about Béar Féile 2025, the annual festival celebrating the bear community in Ireland, and what attendees can look forward to this year. They're also joined by Emma Lynch from MyMind tackle the important issue of homelessness among LGBT youth, shedding light on the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and the support availab...
Mar 15, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Welcome to the Padraig & @fionnualajay Pop Culture Takeover! Covering everything from Charli XCX serving chaos at the Brits, Millie Bobby Brown silencing the haters and Eurovision. If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagan or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie. Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio . If you are enjoying Queeriosity, don't for get to drop us a 5 star rating and subscribe! If you or anyone you...
Mar 08, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 63
On this week's show James leads us through the biggest stories affecting the community this week Deputy CEO of BelongTo Sinead Keane joins the show to talk about BelongTo Sundays, a revival of a very valuable safe space for those aged 14 to 17. We also catch you up on the hottest stories coming from the LA LA Land. If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @ Padraig_WMC and @ Jameso_Hagen or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie. Check out Queeriosity on Insta...
Mar 01, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 62
The boys are back in town! James and Padraig recap the biggest stories that hit the headlines while the show was on hiatus. And David Monaghan from Rock Bottom Saloon tells us about his latest work, I Wouldn't Mind Control. If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @ Padraig_WMC and @ Jameso_Hagen or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie. Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio. If you are enjoying Queeriosity, don't for get to drop us a 5 star ra...
Feb 28, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland tells us about a new resource created by Pobal & the Department of Rural and Community Development all about Community Engagement and how our local communities can be more inclusive in their approaches Planning and Decision Making. And with some of us potentially eying new challenges for 2025 - Dylan Mellody Kelly & Emma Loo of Na Gaeil Aeracha - the world’s first LGBTQ+ inclusive GAA club. Are here to tell us all about how they became part of the club and ...
Dec 02, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 60
On the show this week, Robbie Lawlor and Veda, HIV activists, podcasting legends and community royalty make their Queeriosity debut! They speak about how their friendship became a powerful double act in fighting stigma associated with HIV. Ahead of it's Dublin debut this week, writer, director and star of Gwyneth Goes Skiing, Linus Karp is in studio to give a little insight into the hilarious stage show which delves into what really (kinda) happened on Gwyneth Paltrow's infamous ski holiday! Is ...
Nov 23, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 59
James is flying solo this week, with Dublin City FM's Roisin O'Neill popping in to chat through all the biggest stories in our Rainbow Roundup. If you thought Pride season ended with Brat Summer? We’ve got news for you: Heartland Pride Athlone’s winter pride festival is taking place from 29th of November to the 1st of December. We’re joined by committee member and Drag performer Barry McCafferty AKA Tess Tickles to tell us all what we can expect from the weekend. Peggy Ford bassist from female-l...
Nov 16, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 58
On this week's show it's election central as we chat about the US election and our own general election. Luna Lara Liboni from The Irish Council of Civil Liberties joins us to discuss the hate crime legislation that passed through the Dáil recently and what we need to do to ensure people are protected against hate speech. Off the back of another successful Stand Up Awareness week, we are delighted to be joined by CEO of Belong To, Moninne Griffith to chat about the success of the initiative now ...
Nov 09, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 57
On this weeks show we are joined by resident tarot reader in Dublin's street 66, Moira Fowley, Moira chats through the art of tarot and how it can be used in our everyday to become more in tune with ourselves before giving Pádraig and James a tarot reading! Guess who got the death card? You can catch Moira on the third Tuesday of every month in Street 66. If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email queeriosity@dublinci...
Nov 03, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 56
If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie. Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio. If you are enjoying Queeriosity, don't for get to drop us a 5 star rating and subscribe! If you or anyone you know needs support the national LGBT Helpline is here to listen in confidence and without judgement, seven days a week on 1800 929 539 find out more on LGBT.ie Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Oct 26, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 55
On this weeks show! Wayne Power , author of 'Dress You Up' a fabulous new stage play which premieres in Waterford's Bank Lane from October 22nd to 25th joins us to give us an insight into the story of Bobbie Burke who has big dreams of becoming a drag queen in the summer of 1997 and gives us an insight into how rehearsals are going ahead of opening night. Tickets for 'Dress You Up' are available here. The fabulous Lavender and Kiki pop into the studio to tell us about their new venture 'Juicy Ma...
Oct 19, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 54
On this weeks show... Brendon & Matt from the newly formed Professional Association for Trans Health Ireland ( PATHI ) join us to talk about how we can strengthening the health, rights and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people. Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre CEO Oisin O'Reilly tells us life in Dublins LGBTQ+ community space, and creating a place where all LGBTQ+ people feel safe, seen and celebrated, we also hear about their Arthouse 2024 annual charity art auction to raise vital funds for th...
Oct 13, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 53
On this weeks show.. Ally to the stars, Fionnuala Jay helps us dissect the top LGBTQ stories of the week including the Brat collaborations, Rebel Wilson's wedding and Sophie's poshumous album. Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan are in studio chatting about women's place in the comedy scene and their brilliant monthly comedy night Hysterical Women. And amid some lash back from the fandom, friend of the show Patrick Gouliev deep dives issue's Drag Race has been having lately. Does production favour engli...
Oct 05, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 52
On this weeks show, It’s same sex marriage, @ladygaga and Eurovision in our rainbow round up - the perfect trifecta! Ahead of its 20th anniversary, Anne Marie, Eileen and Niall from The INTO's LGBT branch ( @intolgbt ) join us to chat about the work the group has done to promote inclusive environments for staff and pupils in our primary schools. The fabulous Megan Burke ( @meganburkemusic ) joins us to chat to about her new track ‘It’s On You’ and have a bit of craic. And we play a game of would...
Sep 28, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 51
This week we’re yapping about @troyesivan @pathi.ie and Kharkiv Pride in our Rainbow Round Up Kiro and Tiago, the force behind a brand new queer barbershop @queerhawkdublin join us to tell us about their business venture and tease us on an opening date! Travel and Food Journalist as well as author Rich Rubin @rich_rubin speaks to us about his book 'The Day Before It Rained' - a collection of short stories ranging from quirky portraits to tales of LGBTQ+ relationships, eccentric friendships, roma...
Sep 21, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 50
