A Gay And A Nongay

James reflects on the *drama* at Adonis nightclub. Meanwhile, Dan's latest business venture 'Only Dans' is still not off the ground. :(.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Barbie is a podcaster - As a christian preacher condemns Barbie, James is embarrassed to discover he's the only gay that fancied his Ken doll as a child. Plus we question the motivations behind transphobia, are these born to a genuine concern about transgender people or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Were Just Stop Oil right to protest Pride in London? Plus James has witnessed his first orgasm at LA Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Dan are joined by Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran, the UK's first pansexual MP. On the agenda - why is David Cameron taking credit for introducing same-sex marriage? Are there lots of secretly gay MPs who vote for homophobic legislation? And why are the government so obsessed with trans people? Plus, Layla opens up to James and Dan about her own coming out journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan learns about a darkroom at Glastonbury, and James finds out what an upside-down pineapple means. Is this a thing? Meanwhile in Solihull, 'the most NonGay town in Britain', everyone's apparently drinking pina coladas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are experiences like abuse, chemsex, sexual exploitation, racism and even murder considered 'normal' for LGBTQ+ people? James and Dan dive into the depths of LGBTQ+ shame with journalist Patrick Strudwick, uncovering it's impact and the vulnerabilities it can create. In this chilling episode, Patrick shares insights from his new Audible original series, 'White Smoke: America’s Chemsex Killer'. Are there more Ed Bucks out there? Listen to White Smoke on Audible For help and advice with chemsex, join the Terrance Higgins Trust's online chemsex group for Gay and Bisexual men, click here Pivot Point also offer some useful advice on quitting/cutting back, and tips on how to make sure PnP is as safe as possible https://pivotpoint.org.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the Philip Schofield scandal given the gays ‘bad PR?’. Dan wonders if age-gap relationships are more common in the LGBTQ+ community? Is there anything wrong with them?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you be 'friends' with your exes? Dan discovers that none of James' breakups have been amicable. Meanwhile James' friend is panicked after sleeping with someone that looks exactly like Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James has an accident in a hotel room and Dan is annoyed by TERFS claiming to be punk. Plus can straight people also be 'queer'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James is very bored this week - bored of straight people dominating narratives in TV shows and ‘endlessly running marathons’, Is he just jealous that he’s not the centre of attention? Do other gay people feel the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James has been arguing with Piers Morgan again

Is it healthy to laugh at intimacy? Is sex funny? Dan thinks it is, James thinks it isn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/978147228846 Watch ‘It’s A Sin’ - Channel 4’s most binge-watched series of all-time https://www.channel4.com/programmes/its-a-sin For 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