Virgin Radio Pridecast

Steve Denyer talks to former politician and social activist Carl Austin Behan OBE as he picks the tracks that mean the most to his LGBTQ+ journey.  Carl was discharged from the RAF in 1997 at a time when it was illegal to be openly gay in the military. He has since gone on to forge a career in politics and became Manchester’s first openly gay Lord Mayor in 2016. He now is the LGBT advisor to Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. Hear Carl's incredible story tonight from 6pm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor of the book This Queer Is Arab, Elias Jahshan, joins Matt to chat about growing up gay in Australia and as part of the Arab community, as well as the experiences of contributors from his book. As a gay and deaf man he explores how we can shine a light on the under-represented areas of the queer community. It’s a really great chat between Matt and Elias confronting typical stereotypes towards the Arab community, especially the queer Arab community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Jodie Lancet-Grant (‘The Pirate Mums') and her friend Max (a consultant nurse) sit down for Quite a Queer Conversation.  As parents of twins in homosexual marriages, they speak about if there is still a stigma around people in the community having children, celebrities who assisted their gay awakening and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man who put together one of the world's biggest boy bands, Take That, chats to Steve Denyer and picks his Pride Playlist. Nigel Martin Smith discusses the early days of Take That, what it was like running Manchester's gay super club Essential and the state of the music industry today. His Pride Playlist picks range from, of course, Take That to Ed Sheeran to The Jackson 5! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Davidson joins Steve Denyer to pick and play their Pride Playlist songs!Steve Denyer sits down with broadcaster and politician Ruth Davidson as she takes us through the songs that have sound tracked her life. Ruth discusses her career in politics and the transition she’s made into broadcasting, her experience becoming a mother for the first time and coming to terms with her own sexuality. Ruth’s picks range from Pulp to Guns N Roses to P!NK to Coolio…it’s definitely not one to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr G-A-Y himself Jeremy Joseph joins Steve Denyer to pick and play their Pride Playlist songs!Jeremy talks us through the very beginnings of the G-A-Y brand to the many iconic guest appearances he’s had in the club over the years from Kylie, to Madonna, to Adele. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr David Bull joins Steve Denyer to pick and play their Pride Playlist songs!Broadcaster, doctor and politician Dr David Bull picks the tracks that have sound tracked his life. He discusses being on the frontline of the Aids epidemic, the influence of artists like Sylvester and stories from his varied life from presenting Newsround to becoming a politician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skin from Skunk Anansie joins Steve Denyer to pick and play her Pride Playlist songs that defined moments throughout her life. Expect tracks from Elton John, King Princess, Culture Club and so many more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drag superstar Courtney Act joins Stephen Sullivan to talk all things pride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Cain meets author and psychotherapist Owen O’Kane, who has just released his new book How To Be Your Own Therapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.