Hammams, Crossing Borders & Becoming an Author: Khaled Alesmael

Hammams, Crossing Borders & Becoming an Author: Khaled Alesmael

In this episode, Khaled Alesmael shares his remarkable story of life as a gay Syrian writer, journalist and refugee: from cruising in secret hammams under an oppressive regime to crossing borders on foot and building a new life in Europe. Khaled talks candidly about growing up queer in Syria, the hidden LGBTQ+ community and the power of desire as resistance. He opens up about his journey through Egypt, Turkey and finally Sweden, where his writing became his sanctuary and where he learned to ...

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Mixed-Race Identity, Colourism & Racial Fetishisation: Dr Chantelle Jessica Lewis

Mixed-Race Identity, Colourism & Racial Fetishisation: Dr Chantelle Jessica Lewis

In this episode, we’re joined by sociologist, writer and researcher Dr Chantelle Lewis for a wide-ranging conversation about mixed-race identity, Blackness, whiteness, family, colourism and the compli...

29 Sep 51min

Gay Hierarchies, Racial Fetishisation & Black Masculinity: Topher Campbell

Gay Hierarchies, Racial Fetishisation & Black Masculinity: Topher Campbell

In this episode, we’re joined by artist, filmmaker and activist Topher Campbell for a wide-ranging conversation about Black queer history, race, sexuality, masculinity, fetishisation and the experienc...

22 Sep 54min

Code-Switching, Internalised Homophobia & Black Queer Identity: Laquarn Lewis

Code-Switching, Internalised Homophobia & Black Queer Identity: Laquarn Lewis

In this episode, we’re joined by actor Laquarn Lewis, known for *What It Feels Like for a Girl* and *Jamie Johnson*, for an honest conversation about growing up Black and gay, code-switching, masculin...

15 Sep 35min

Sexual Shame, Queer Therapy & The Gay Loneliness Epidemic: Dhiren Doshi-Smith

Sexual Shame, Queer Therapy & The Gay Loneliness Epidemic: Dhiren Doshi-Smith

In this episode, we’re joined by therapist Dhiren Doshi-Smith for an honest conversation about therapy, queer identity, race, culture, sex and the shame so many gay men carry without even realising it...

8 Sep 46min

Closeted Men, Bacha Bazi & Queer South Asians: Saad Zain

Closeted Men, Bacha Bazi & Queer South Asians: Saad Zain

In this episode, we’re joined by Saad Zain for an honest and at times provocative conversation about growing up gay across Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Dubai and London and what queer life can really look li...

1 Sep 41min

Pretty Boys, Modelling & Coming out: Tyrell Trey

Pretty Boys, Modelling & Coming out: Tyrell Trey

In this episode, we’re joined by Tyrell Trey for an honest conversation about modelling, sexuality, mixed-race identity, music, dating and the long process of figuring out who you actually are when yo...

25 Aug 51min

Black Masculinity, Hookup Culture & The Gay Blueprint: Andrew Akuruka

Black Masculinity, Hookup Culture & The Gay Blueprint: Andrew Akuruka

In this episode, we're joined by Andrew Akuruka, author of The Gay Blueprint, for an honest and at times challenging conversation about gay identity, masculinity, race, sex and the expectations we pla...

18 Aug 51min

A*POP, Top Shortage & Heartstopper

A*POP, Top Shortage & Heartstopper

After months of back-to-back guests, we're finally back with a solo episode... and there's a lot to catch up on. From sneaking into Tyla's exclusive A*POP listening party in London and sharing our fi...

28 Jul 33min

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