

A Gay and A NonGay
James Barr and Dan Hudson
In a time where we're all threatened by a rhetoric of hate from the people in power; A Gay And A NonGay challenges our differences. No matter who you are, or what you're into, gay's and nongay's can & should be friends.'Highly Recommended' Guardian'One of the most fundamentally kind and funny podcasts in Britain' RadioTimes'A hilarious take on love, friendship and sex' TimeOutAn independent podcast from James Barr (@imjamesbarr) and Dan Hudson (@DanHudson). Find us on Insta, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook @gaynongayGet bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed
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Jan 4, 2024 • 32min
Best of the Guests 2023
Join James and Dan for a trip through some of their favourite interviews from 2023. Highlights include our chat with Eva Echo after she sued the NHS over waiting times for trans patients, a lively debate with gay Tory Councillor Andrew Boff, our emotional conversation with the Real Jill Nalder from It’s A Sin, a chilling conversation about chemsex murders with Patrick Strudwick and legendary DJ Fat Tony opening up about his struggles with sex addiction.A Gay And A Nongay will return in 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 2023 • 41min
DJ Fat Tony on addiction, recovery and how to finally find happiness
Live at Cheerful Earful Festival Part 2.James Barr and Dan Hudson are joined by legendary DJ Fat Tony for an in-depth conversation about addiction, recovery and how he finally found happiness.We also hear about Tony & Stavros wedding plans, and how their special day will be dedicated to the entire LGBTQ+ community. DJ Fat Tony interview starts at 01.35. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2023 • 23min
Jamie Raines - Live at Cheerful Earful Festival Part 1
In the first of two episodes recorded live at Cheerful Earful Festival in November, James Barr and Dan Hudson are joined by LGBTQ+ educator & YouTuber Jamie Raines - who gained a huge online following by sharing his personal transition with the internet.But first, Things Dan Cannot Say returns, and Dan thinks gays ‘should admit that RuPaul’s Drag Race is over’ 😱. Alyship REVOKED. Come back next week for Part 2, featuring an inspirational interview with DJ Fat Tony. Jamie Raines interview starts at 10:30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 14min
The Aces
James and Dan are joined by Cristal and Alisa from The Aces. We’re going to talk about the new album, growing up in the Mormon Church and why they decided to leave - how amazing their shows in Utah have been and the positive effect they have on queer youth around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2023 • 43min
Re-release: Our big gay show with Sophie Anderson
Re-release: Our big gay show with Felicity Ward, Sophie Anderson and Vanessa Feltz.In light of the sad death of Sophie Anderson, this week there's another chance to hear our Big Gay Show.This episode was recorded live at the Underbelly Festival in September 2021 with very special guests Sophie Anderson, Vanesa Feltz and Felicity Ward.Episode Timings04:14 - Things Dan Can't Say09:13 - Felicity Ward Interview19:04 - Sophie Anderson Interview31:00 - Vanessa Feltz joins Sophie Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 10min
No one cares that you have a girlfriend
Why do people feel the need to announce that they're in a relationship? Is it arrogant? James has had it with people telling him they have a boyfriend. Dan thinks it's pretty normal. Let us know your thoughts 😂 find us on your socials by searching gaynongay.Kisses x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 17min
Pride and Politics - Are Tories welcome in LGBTQ+ spaces?
Is the Conservative Party welcome in LGBTQ+ spaces?Dan and James discuss a recent twitter/X spat where some members of the Tory Party were allegedly physically thrown out of gay bar in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2023 • 33min
Unashamedly Gay, Unashamedly Christian with Jayne Ozanne
Today we welcome Jayne Ozanne. Jayne is a former member of the UK government's LGBT advisory panel but sensationally quit 2 years ago because of ministers creating a 'hostile environment for LGBTQ+ people'. Jayne discusses the tories continuous lack of action on their much ‘promised’ conversion therapy ban. At the time of release there is still confusion as to whether it will be included in the King's Speech on 7th November 2023.Jayne also exposes a potential queerness at the heart of the Vatican and we dig deep on what it means to be Unashamedly Gay and Unashamedly Christian.We discuss why she resigned from the governments advisory LGBT+ panel, her own experiences undergoing conversion therapy and whether the Pope might endorse gay people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2023 • 23min
Are the Conservative Party betraying LGBTQ+ rights? a conversation with Andrew Boff
James and Dan are joined by Conservative politician Andrew Boff - who was ejected from the party conference after heckling the Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Why did he do it? Should Suella resign for inciting hate speech against LGBTQ+ people? And can the Tory party really claim to be 'safe' for LGBTQ+ people?Join us for our next recording live in London with our special guests DJ Fat Tony & Jamie Raines in conversation. Get tickets now, scroll to the bottom of the page https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/balham/the-bedford/cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-day-3?t=tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2023 • 19min
Thy Art Is Eternal... Transphobia in music
James and Dan discuss transphobia in their respective worlds, as deathcore band Thy Art is Murder sack their transphobic singer - and 90s band Eternal split into two over the trans debate.Listen again to our episode with Louise!Watch the video about XL Bully dog ownersGet tickets to our upcoming live show at Cheerful Earful Festival in London on November 2nd with our guest DJ Fat Tony! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices