We may not have been swapping spit like everyone else at Pussy Palace last week but we still managed to catch Miss Rona, so this episode is brought to you from our beds. Nonetheless we still came to give you a great episode, so stay tuned to hear us discuss; what it would be like to go back to precolonial Ghana, why queer people are becoming more and more visible and our thoughts on people throwing around the word "Stud". We also give you our year round up - From Nana’s short film and Rose writi...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week we are joined by Cole (aka Club House Cole) and Khazeel from the 'T Time Podcast'! We spoke about everything from the launching of their podcast to the pros and cons of NHS vs Private care for Transgender people and much much more... It's a great episode guys, so stay tuned! Be sure to check out 'T Time Podcast'... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GD8gnJITY4nb1xKt0d4jD?si=_grf5HTJSqK33l1_ZeFR9g Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t-time-podcast/id1584213092 ...and...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We're back with another episode! This week we talk about people entering our DMs with the most random stuff, we also talk about the entitlement people have on the world wide web and we also touch on how we've grown individually in our relationships. Don't forget to use the #TwoTwos podcast on socials, we want to hear from you!
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Just a quick life update after our month hiatus. Between Nana's 30th birthday and Rose's trip to Jamaica, we've just had a whole lot going on but we back and here to round up the year with a bang....did someone say Two Twos Christmas party? 👀 Don't forget to use the #TwoTwos podcast on socials, we want to hear from you!
Dec 02, 2021•32 min
This week we was joined by the wonderful Paula Akpan, founder of The Black Queer Travel Guide (a digital resource that supports and helps the black queer community travel safely around the world). The Black Queer Travel Guide is currently available in its first stages as a web app; the team’s mission is to create a downloadable phone app, showing Black queer travellers nearby locations and businesses that are Black queer-friendly or Black queer owned (such as bars, restaurants, hotels, cultural ...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Hey hey, we back with another episode and it's just the two of us chatting the most as usual... We spoke about long distance relationships, the revival of Rose's burner account, black history month and why we are cancelling Pak's! Don't forget to hit us up using the #TwoTwosPodcast on social media because we love to hear from all of you guys x
Oct 26, 2021•52 min
We are back and joined by Trini born blogger and YouTuber, Onika Banfield, who wasn't afraid to spill the tea! We spoke YouTube, dating as a trans woman, cancelling DL guys and much much more. It's a juicy one so stay tuned... Be sure to go subscribe to Onika's YouTube via the following link... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rVaA9W4UaX7EsCWxP-FFA
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
We did it guys! Our first live show! Join us for a night at Kings Place for the London Podcast Festival 2021. We had our good friend @Remiburgz come down and host the evening, with special guest @jidemacaulay and a live acoustic performance from @manny_alexandra. It was a night to remember and we want to give a big shout out to everyone that was there on the night. You brought the energy, the vibes, the love, and we couldn't have done it without you. On to the next one......
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 7 min
This week we caught up with circus artist, Jaide Annalise... We spoke about breaking traditional norms in the gymnastics world, feeling judged at queer events, playing up to masculine presenting stereotypes and much much more... Be sure to follow Jaide on instagram @Jaideannalise and click the link for her upcoming Brighton show with The Cocoa Butter Club... https://www.brighton-pride.org/22-oct-the-cocoa-butter-club/
Sep 21, 2021•59 min
This week we was joined but the wonderful Sadie Sinner and Cassie Leon of The Cocoa Butter Club, to talk all things black queer cabaret... The Cocoa Butter club was launched by Sadie back in 2016 and has grown into a global company that showcases and celebrates performers of colour within the cabaret scene around the world! From decolonizing the idea of cabaret to the lack of representation in Channel 4's 'Black to Front' project, we really got into it with this episode, so stay tuned as you don...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min
We caught up with singer-songwriter Cat Burns to talk all things Tik-Tok, ADHD, the importance of diverse MUAs/Hair stylists and a whole lot more... Be sure to follow Cat on socials and check out her latest track... Cat’s Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catburnss?lang=en Into You (official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4xjK_feHCw
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 27 min
We’ve been seeing your requests for this very special guest and so you know we had to deliver...this week we sat down with the one and only Lady Phyll! We’re not sure if we interviewed Phyll or she interviewed us but regardless you don’t want to miss this episode! From defining blackness to the power of community, we honestly could have gone on for hours, so grab a snack, get comfortable and let’s get into it... More from Lady Phyll: co-founder, trustee and executive director of UK Black Pride :...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 38 min
This week we caught up with writer, journalist and co-editor of BLACK JOY, Timi Sotire! Curated and edited by award-winning New York Times journalist Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Herself, Black Joy is an anthology exploring the joys of black British culture from voices like Diane Abbott, Bukky Bakray and Leigh-Anne Pinnock. We discussed the importance of black stories and literature, interviewing Jasmine Sullivan, finding joy when facing rejection from your family and whether Hinge actually ...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Hey hey, we are back as promised and this week we caught up with Teona Studemire aka TeeSpoonie! Tee is a queer multi-disabled content creator, who specialises in writing different topics surrounding disability, sex education, positivity, neurodivergency, mental health, and their intersections with Blackness. We spoke about accessibility for queer disabled people, misconceptions around disabled people and sex, being misdiagnosed and much much more... Check out Teona’s work here... https://teespo...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Sometimes it’s better to just keep your mouth shut and Da Baby deffos learnt that this week! In this episode we spoke on homophobia within the music industry and our thoughts on cancel culture. We also touched on the importance of queer events and want to give a big shout out to everyone that came through to our ‘Roll & Bowl’ event. The energy, the vibes, the competition...it was all on point and we can’t thank you enough. On to the next one, Clink Clink!
Aug 03, 2021•46 min
You already know we can chat about everything and anything, and that’s exactly what we did in this weeks episode... We caught up on the latest Love Island antics, how we feel about PDA, pretty privilege and the good and bad aspects of gentrification. Get tickets to our live show here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/two-twos-podcast/ Register for BBC Sounds Masterclass: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bbc-sounds-audio-lab-presents-how-to-be-a-great-interviewer-tickets-160962925443...
Jul 27, 2021•59 min
It’s just the two of us for this weeks episode so you know we had a good old chat... We spoke about everything from our fave gay YouTubers to keeping parts of our lives private from the public. We also discussed the wildest things people have asked us regarding our relationships and most importantly, our upcoming events!
Jul 21, 2021•41 min
This week we caught up with Ghanaian-Romanian musician and activist, Wanlov The Kubolor. Wanlov shed light on the laws Ghanaian MPs are currently trying to put in place, which will criminalise the promotion of LGBT+ rights. ...and this is just the start of a chain of unjust and inhumane laws that are set to follow.
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min
We caught up with the amazing Simone aka @shespeaksuk_2 who told us about the journey she's been on since her son came out as gay. Coming from a heavily homophobic Caribbean background, there's been ups and downs but she couldn't be prouder of the human she's created. We also spoke Love Island, dating, music and loads more... Go follow Simone on Instagram and Twitter @shespeaksuk_2 and be sure to go check out her upcoming Mother's and Daughters Afternoon Tea! (all details available via Simone's ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week we round up Pride Month. Unfortunately we did not get to celebrate Pride the way we usually do because we are in lockdown. So we decided to tell you guys what our pride would look like. Use the hashtag to tell us what your Pride celebration would look like! We also debated on the idea of an LGBT Love Island, yay or nay? Let us know using the hashtag. We also spoke about Nana's short film #LosingJoy. She is currently raising money for post production costs. Please donate and share the l...
Jun 30, 2021•35 min
We all love a good date night but they don’t always go as planned...In this week's episode we spoke all things dating! From best dates to worst dates and everything in between... We’ve also teamed up with Vapiano for a cheeky Pride competition! To enter head over to Twitter and let us know what your ideal Vapianos date would look like...Who are you bringing? What are you wearing? Pasta or Pizza? We will announce the winner over on Twitter at 8pm on Wednesday 30th June! Don’t forget to #TwoTwosPo...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min
To kick off Pride month we sat down with the proud and positive Marc Thompson! We spoke about everything from HIV Long Term Survivors' Awareness Day to queer nightlife to the importance of therapy and black love. Be sure to check out all of Marc’s amazing work via Instagram: @TeamPrepster @BlkOutUk @blackandgaybackintheday ...And follow Marc too: @Marct_01
Jun 08, 2021•52 min
This week we discussed our return to YouTube! We are back and better than ever, so be sure to go Like, Comment and Subscribe... We also spoke about our previous ‘fuck boy’ antics and snooping through our babes phone...if you don’t want to find anything, I suggest you don’t look...disclaimer, your always going to find something! And finally it was ‘question time’ with our good friend Dapo, who asked us all about being masculine presenting, using the correct pronouns and offending the LGBT communi...
Jun 01, 2021•57 min
In this week's episode we talk about the disgusting actions taken by the Ghanaian government to silence LGBTQ people in Ghana. On Thursday 20th May 2021, 21 people were arrested for holding an LGBTQ training session. Please donate to https://gofund.me/7f09f483 the donations will go to providing them with basic needs like food, water, personal hygiene items and toiletries. We also spoke about Pose actor breaking his 14 year silence on being HIV Positive and his relationship with the church. As qu...
May 25, 2021•52 min
Omg everyone!! We had sooo much fun recording this episode with Ola. The vibes and banter were CORRECT. We spoke about skincare, (Ola's skin is perfect) all the terminologies gay men use, growing up as a young gay Nigerian boy, GRINDR, the gworls plus much much more! Follow Ola on IG: @glow_with_ola Twitter: @olaoncecarey Enjoy x
May 19, 2021•1 hr 20 min
This week we are joined by the gorgeous skincare influencer Shah! We speak on how he stepped in his bag on skincare & beauty influencing, and the need for more masculine people in skincare and beauty campaigns. We also get into the ballroom scene in London and Paris and compare the real ballroom scene to our believed show Pose. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TwoTwosPodcast in conversation Twitter. Follow Shah on socials: @ShahVenchy Until next time, PEACE!
May 11, 2021•39 min
Our good friend Abi came through with her freshly pressed hair to tell us all about her experiences being in a throuple relationship! We asked her about how they met, what she learnt, how they were in public, why they broke up and MUCH more. Of course we had to give our own accounts on where we stand personally with open relationships. We also spoke about our experiences with being tokenised by LGBT publications that are supposed to be on our side! Follow Abi on Instagram: @zilla_93 Enjoy x...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min
You know how much we loveee representation. This week we are joined by Tafari & Shareen. Tafari is a trans man and he is in a relationship with Shareen. We talk about how their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship. We talk about how supportive Shareen has been in Tafari's journey how their families have become one. Follow Tafari & Shareen on IG @Mr_Screwface @Shareen_Jones Happy Hump Day!
Apr 27, 2021•46 min
We are back with another episodeeee! This week we are joined by Trina and we speak about everything to do with being bicurious, coming out as bisexual, what Trinas type in women is and what encouraged her to kill her curiosity! This week Black Pride UK announced there won't be a physical event this year, so we spoke about what those physical spaces mean to us. Oh and did you know Kehlani came out as lesbian? Yep, we speak about that too! Please do give Trina a follow on Twitter & Instagram -...
Apr 21, 2021•39 min
This week we joined by the hilarious content creator couple Rose & Rosie. From vlogs, to gaming videos to reaction videos to their podcast Parental Guidance, they do it all! We speak about everything, from anxieties about being around lots of people post lockdown, we also discuss parenting styles as Rose & Rosie are pregnant with their first child. We also discuss the growth of queer representation in the media and the need for more diversity. Listen to Parental Guidance on Spotify https...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 25 min
