A Gay and A NonGay

Do Not Wait Your Turn.James and Dan are joined from Pennsylvania by State Representative Malcom Kenyatta for an empowering episode about overcoming barriers of race and sexuality. He ran for the US Senate in 2022 and if elected would have been the first out gay man and first out LGBTQ person of color ever in the Senate. He's got a lot to say about 'not being electable' because he's black and gay, not waiting your turn and thirsty Instagram comments from homophobic Republicans.KENYATTA: DO NOT WAIT YOUR TURN received its world premiere at the recent BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.Don’t Just March, Run For Something - https://runforsomething.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James reflects on the tragic death of Paul O’Grady. Meanwhile Dan can't stop laughing about the ‘funniest thing that’s ever happened’ - the time his teacher Mr. Flood had a flood in his room. Plus James has the hump about Eurovision, and Dan turns up to an LGBTQ+ Awards Show surprised to find everyone dressed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Nalder is the inspiration behind the character Jill Baxter in Channel 4’s It’s A Sin. This is an inspiring episode about allyship, activism and overcoming shame.Jill is a Welsh actress and activist, known for her career in theatre as well as her incredible contributions to HIV and AIDS Activism. Pick up a copy of ‘Love from the Pink Palace' https://www.waterstones.com/book/love-from-the-pink-palace/jill-nalder/978147228846Watch ‘It’s A Sin’ - Channel 4’s most binge-watched series of all-time https://www.channel4.com/programmes/its-a-sinFor more information on HIV and AIDS, visit the Terrence Higgins Trust - https://www.tht.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James has been to Berghain in Berlin and Dan wants to know about a slide made of spaff. Plus we discuss the logistics of organising golden showers. Meanwhile, James doesn’t believe that Dan has never sent a dick pic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Dan are live from the O2 Arena with very special guest and power vers Jake Shears at Just For Laughs Festival London.We hear about his naked rendezvous with George Michael, his sexual encounter with a ghost in New Orleans and his cuddles with a straight best male friend.Plus, is it ok to avoid people who are doing better than you? Why do gays blame everything on their gay shame? And is Jane McDonald homophobic?! Sacrebleu!Go and see Jake Shears live this summer!https://www.jakeshears.com/shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an empowering episode about a woman, fearless in her fight for equality.Today we're joined by Eva Echo, activist and Director of Innovation at Birmingham Pride. Eva's been taking NHS England to court over "extreme" waiting times for trans patients. She gives James and Dan an update on the case and there's some good news for trans youth. See you in Strasbourg.Plus, why is the Westminster government fighting with Scotland over the Gender Recognition Act? And what exactly does a Gender Recognition Certificate do? Jake Shears joins our live show at Just For Laughs Festival London this weekend, get tickets now! Click here https://london.hahaha.com/events/a-gay-and-a-nongay-podcast/ Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James has started, in his own words, and the words of Good Morning Britain - a ‘national debate’ about bedsheets. Inevitably this leads to chat about how many ‘loads’ he's taken? Plus Dan might be saving someone’s life, but is that just for free food?Jake Shears joins our live show at Just For Laughs Festival London, get tickets now! Click here https://london.hahaha.com/events/a-gay-and-a-nongay-podcast/ Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it rude to ditch your friends when the time hits ‘Dick O’Clock’? Or should gays ‘have an hour off’?Queer Icon Jake Shears joins us at our next live show. Join us at Just For Laughs Festival London on Sunday 5th March 2023!Book now babes https://london.hahaha.com/events/a-gay-and-a-nongay-podcast/ xoxo Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We reveal the most officially non-gay part of the UK. It's the non-gayest of them all (N.O.T.A). Plus is saying the word 'triggering' triggering? Come and join us live at Just For Laughs Festival London this March! We're announcing our huge a-list guest VERY soon. Book tickets fast at www.gaynongay.com. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is our community so divided? Why is there such disparity between gay men and lesbians? What can gay men do to be better allies to lesbians? Do we have anything in common at all? Today James and Dan welcome author, activist and icon Helen Scott to explore why gay men and lesbians don't get along better.Pre-order Helen’s book at https://www.livelaughlesbian.com/See us LIVE in London this March at the world famous Just For Laughs Festival, tickets are just £15! *Shania Voice* Let's go girls, https://london.hahaha.com/events/a-gay-and-a-nongay-podcast/.Follow @gaynongay on TikTok, Insta and Twitter. Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices