Joy Morgan’s family describes how she was a loving girl until she joined an obscure religious group. Joy was a student midwife who went missing on Boxing Day 2018. Her mum Carol says she was a caring daughter who wanted to go on to become a doctor. But then Joy joined a controversial church and started to call her sister a demon because she was mixed race. Joy had been missing for two months and her family were desperate for information. Then they receive a call from the police that changes ever...
Feb 09, 2020•19 min
Jeremiah Asiamah explores the roots of his decision to wait for ‘the one’ with his old friend Ali. When he tells people that he’s still a virgin, people often don’t even believe him. Despite the temptations of a life spent in and out of clubs though, the situation is very much a reality for Jeremiah. In this series for BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, Jeremiah challenges his views by meeting up with individuals who have a conflicting stance. And that includes the music producer Will Simms, who has ex...
Dec 01, 2019•21 min
DJ and presenter Jeremiah Asiamah meets Will Simms, a music producer who believes in sex as a way to connect with a higher power. When he tells people that he’s still a virgin, people often don’t even believe him. Despite the temptations of a life spent in and out of clubs though, the situation is very much a reality for Jeremiah. In this series for BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, Jeremiah challenges his views by meeting up with individuals who have a conflicting stance. And that includes the music ...
Dec 01, 2019•24 min
DJ and presenter Jeremiah Asiamah meets Loren, who waited for ‘the one’ and was married at the age of 20. When he tells people that he’s still a virgin, people often don’t even believe him. Despite the temptations of a life spent in and out of clubs though, the situation is very much a reality for Jeremiah. In this series for BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, Jeremiah challenges his views by meeting up with individuals who have a conflicting stance. And that includes the music producer Will Simms, who...
Dec 01, 2019•23 min
DJ and presenter Jeremiah Asiamah meets Kate, who loves sex, and thinks waiting is a waste of time. When he tells people that he’s still a virgin, people often don’t even believe him. Despite the temptations of a life spent in and out of clubs though, the situation is very much a reality for Jeremiah. In this series for BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, Jeremiah challenges his views by meeting up with individuals who have a conflicting stance. And that includes the music producer Will Simms, who has e...
Dec 01, 2019•19 min
DJ and presenter Jeremiah Asiamah fills Reece Parkinson in on his new series about waiting for ‘the one’ to have sex. When he tells people that he’s still a virgin, people often don’t even believe him. Despite the temptations of a life spent in and out of clubs though, the situation is very much a reality for Jeremiah. In this series for BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, Jeremiah challenges his views by meeting up with individuals who have a conflicting stance. And that includes the music producer Wil...
Dec 01, 2019•8 min
Danielle discovers the difference that freedom makes to those with mental illness. On a sunny afternoon in South London, Danielle meets Idara, a young woman who has spent several weeks as an inpatient on a psychiatric ward and is now in recovery. They share their experiences of the hospital environment, and the way it can make you feel. Danielle discovers an alternative way of treating people with mental health disorders when Idara introduces her to the Mosaic Clubhouse, a unique charity where v...
Nov 03, 2019•17 min
When Seni Lewis was sectioned, his story made the news. Danielle meets his mother, Aji Lewis. She describes what happened to her son, and why she decided to change the law. As a result of her son’s treatment in hospital, Aji Lewis lead a seven-year campaign to find out the truth about what happened. In this episode Danielle learns about the physical restraint that is sometimes used during a detention under the mental health act. Restraint is used in order to ensure a vulnerable individual’s safe...
Nov 03, 2019•17 min
Danielle’s best friend Em helps her to revisit some of the darkest moments in her life. They explore what it feels like to watch someone you love lose touch with reality. In this episode, you’ll hear about what it’s like to experience psychosis – a mental health condition that can involve vivid hallucinations and delusions. Danielle and Em will also describe what happens when someone is sectioned, step-by-step. This is something they both have a close personal experience of. At what point do you...
Nov 03, 2019•20 min
Danielle describes a childhood dominated by her mum’s detentions under section. Danielle’s mother was a loving, fun and colourful character. She knew everyone in the neighborhood. However, she also had bipolar disorder, which meant that she often experienced long and intense periods of depression. Danielle and her brothers often had to look after themselves. And, when their mum was detained in hospital, they would have to go and stay out of town with their Nan. This could be for weeks at a time....
Nov 03, 2019•15 min
Danielle speaks to Alika, who was sectioned twice in his early 20s. Alika describes the experience of being detained by the police, something that he found both scary and humiliating. They discuss how the way you’re treated during a detention makes a big difference to your mental state. Danielle decides to meet the professionals who are often on the scene when somebody is sectioned. She talks with Kevin Stone, an Approved Mental Health Professional and hears from David Vass, a police constable w...
Nov 03, 2019•17 min
In the final episode of Random Men Pay My Bills, Goddess Jade reveals that she’s never had a proper sit down chat with one of her slaves. So that’s exactly what’s about to happen. Speaking to Steve, she finds out exactly why he’s willing to hand over his hard earned cash to people like Goddess Jade. Search BBC Action Line for help and information if you are affected by the issues raised in this programme. *Goddess Jade and Steve’s names have been changed to keep their identities anonymous....
Oct 06, 2019•28 min
In Part 5 of Random Men Pay My Bills, Goddess Jade reveals a darker side of financial domination: blackmail contracts. An agreement that allows dominatrixes to release personal information and photos to loved ones if their slave doesn’t pay them on time. Riyadh also asks her about whether she believes Findom can be an addiction, and whether she has the experience to know when to stop if things get too serious. Search BBC Action Line for help and information if you are affected by the issues rais...
Oct 06, 2019•33 min
In episode 4, Goddess Jade has another surprise for us. She has a boyfriend. A boyfriend who knows all about her work as a financial dominatrix but isn’t too happy about it. She also flips the tables on Riyadh by making him her slave for the afternoon at a shop meet. How will Riyadh cope being told what to do? And even more importantly, will he enjoy it? Search BBC Action Line for help and information if you are affected by the issues raised in this programme. *Goddess Jade's name has been chang...
Oct 06, 2019•35 min
In episode 3 of Random Men Pay My Bills, Riyadh discovers that not all of her financial dominatrix work is done online. Sometimes she meets her slaves in real life too. Taking Riyadh along to her local shopping centre, she explains all about cash meets where her subbies turn up to place banknotes directly into her hands. And she’s got one booked in the next few hours. Back at her flat, the pair discuss just how safe meeting strangers from online actually is. Search BBC Action Line for help and i...
Oct 06, 2019•31 min
In episode 2 of Random Men Pay My Bills, Riyadh Khalaf joins Goddess Jade at one of her favourite restaurants to discuss just how many of her friends and family know about her life as a Financial Dominatrix She also shares another way she makes money - by posting her receipts for things like fancy dinners on her Twitter and asking for reimbursement. Search BBC Action Line for help and information if you are affected by the issues raised in this programme. *Goddess Jade's name has been changed to...
Oct 06, 2019•33 min
In episode 1 of Random Men Pay My Bills, we meet Goddess Jade* who gives presenter Riyadh Khalaf exclusive access into her world as a dominatrix. Meeting her at her home, Riyadh discovers all the basics about a fetish that, in theory, involves submissive slaves sending cash to dominatrixes for absolutely nothing in return. Jade explains how she first got into Findom before inviting Riyadh to have a go at messaging some of her doting slaves back. Search BBC Action Line for help and information if...
Oct 06, 2019•30 min
Dan and James find themselves in church with their new friend, Granny. They definitely didn’t see that coming when they started the series. Oh – and they meet Hodor from Game of Thrones! His real name is Kristian Nairn. He tells them what it was like growing up gay in Northern Ireland and why he thinks things have got better for LGBTQ+ people there. Producer: Phoebe Keane
Sep 01, 2019•24 min
Dan and James come face to face with someone in Northern Ireland who offers “talking therapy” – what many call “gay conversion therapy” – to people who don’t want to be gay. For James, who’s gay, it’s a difficult encounter. They also hear Vicky Beeching’s story. Vicky spent years trying to change her sexuality. Doing so, she says, made her seriously ill. Producer: From Gay to Non Gay
Sep 01, 2019•22 min
Dan Hudson and James Barr present a podcast called ‘A Gay and a Non-Gay’. They’ve received messages from listeners asking them to travel to Northern Ireland to see what life is like for LGBTQ+ people there. So they head to Belfast where they find out why the church is a part of the story. And they discover something called ‘gay conversion therapy’. Producer: Phoebe Keane
Sep 01, 2019•22 min
Chasing the Championship. As Connor prepares for the biggest fight of his life, we hear about his future plans. In sweltering summer heat, he battles his nerves backstage, preparing to face a sell-out crowd.. but can he avenge his partner Cole and win back the championship belt? Search BBC Advice for help and information if you are affected by this podcast.
Aug 04, 2019•21 min
The Riot Rumble. Connor's high-flying antics and infectious energy win over the crowd- but will he be the last man standing? Search BBC Advice for help and information if you are affected by this podcast.
Aug 04, 2019•21 min
Flying Solo. Connor is one half of a championship-winning tag team, The Rawk 'N Cole Express. It's given Connor confidence, motivation, and a best friend he can always rely on. But when Cole is seriously injured in a hardcore grudge match, Connor makes the difficult decision to go it alone as a singles competitor. Can he make it on his own? Search BBC Advice for help and information if you are affected by this podcast.
Aug 04, 2019•21 min
Welcome to Tell It, a brand new storytelling podcast from BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra.
Aug 01, 2019•4 min
