A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.
A podcast that covers the experiences, passions, and lifestyle of a forty something gay male. Interviews with real people, thoughts and musings and the why's and wherefore's.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 77
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2021
Episode 38 - In memory of my mum.
This week is a brief explanation of my absence and lack of podcasts.
It's also a brief tribute to my mum -Jennifer Kelly. I wanted to share what's been going on and how we are all doing.
Don't wo…
00:24:32 |
Wed 07 Mar 2018
Episode 37 - Eric Marcus and Making Gay History
This week's episode is with the man behind one of my favourite podcasts, 'Making Gay History' - Mr Eric Marcus. What an honour!
Eric has recorded decades worth of interviews with LGBTQ heroes and ci…
00:56:21 |
Mon 12 Feb 2018
Episode 36 - Mark Farrelly - Life, Quentin Crisp and all between.
This week I am joined by my friend and fellow actor chum Mr Mark Farrelly.
I had the pleasure of working with Mark in the summer of last year and really connected with him.
He is a very wise soul a…
01:35:27 |
Sun 28 Jan 2018
Episode 35 - Fresh starts and resolution
First episode of 2018! This week I'm talking about resolutions and their purpose. What's the best way to dive into the year ahead?
I chat about my impending wedding and all the planning that I didn'…
00:46:13 |
Mon 15 Jan 2018
Episode 34 - The Christmas Special with Kieran, Stuart, Tony and Menno.
Here it is! The Christmas special. It's a bit of a different format this week.
I have four of my friends, who have been previous guests, back to talk about their year and their highlights and lowlig…
01:10:07 |
Fri 15 Dec 2017
Episode 33 - A year in review!
This week is the final episode before the Xmas special.
It's a solo again. I talk through my first year as a podcaster. I chat through what I've learnt and the highs and lows - of my year personally…
00:44:56 |
Fri 08 Dec 2017
Episode 32 - We Are Family - Emma. My sister.
This week my guest is none-other than.....my sister! Mrs Emma Louise Shaw.
We talk about when she first knew about all things gay. When she first knew about her brother and the day I came out to her …
00:55:54 |
Fri 24 Nov 2017
Episode 31 - Time for a Whisky with Bev Rage - Of 'Bev Rage and the Drinks'
Episode 31 sees me in a conversation with the inimitable Bev Rage of the Chicago Queercore punk band 'Bev Rage and the Drinks'
Bev (sometimes Beverley/Josh)is the lead singer and punk drag creation.
…
01:06:37 |
Fri 10 Nov 2017
Episode 30 - Inside the Castle with John Sears
After a brief hiatus, I return this week with a great chat to my friend and fellow actor, John Sears.
John spent the first part of his adult life in teaching which he loved. However, the itch to 'tre…
01:12:31 |
Sat 28 Oct 2017
Episode 29 - A beginner's guide to gay theatre - From Coward to Orton.
This episode is all about giving a brief history of some of my favourite gay playwrights. People that have inspired me - as an actor, director or just an audience member.
Starting at 'Torch Song Tril…
00:57:22 |
Fri 06 Oct 2017
Episode 28 - A theatre trip to Texas with Laurence Wensel.
This week I chat to the charming Laurence Wensel.
An established theatre practitioner, Laurence works as a director - with over 50 plays directed under his belt he has also written 4 LGBTQ themed pl…
01:13:53 |
Fri 22 Sep 2017
My Gay London. Episode 27 - From Molly Houses to the Earls Court Scene and everything in between
This week I fly solo again.
I talk about having a wobbly week and how one dusts themselves down and picks up themselves up and how it's fine to have a wobbly week!
My main topic is to go back throu…
01:06:12 |
Thu 14 Sep 2017
Episode 26 - Everybody comes to Hollywood with Nadya Ginsburg. From Madonnlogues to Drag Race.
This week, ladies and gentlemen, I am joined direct from LA, by the inimitable Nadya Ginsburg.
Many listeners will know Nadya from either the superb 'Madonnalogues' on YouTube or as a comedy coach o…
01:15:10 |
Thu 31 Aug 2017
Episode 25 - On One Condition with dance maker Dan Daw.
This week I had the pleasure to chat to the charming Dan Daw.
Dan is a native of Australia but now calls the UK home. He is currently in Edinburgh at the festival with his show 'On One Condition'
Da…
00:59:13 |
Fri 25 Aug 2017
Episode 24 - Dale Page - Musical Mates with Dale Page.
This week I'm joined by my lovely chum Mr Dale Page. His extensive musical theatre background and all his stories from his travels make for a super fun chat.
We discuss his time hanging with Cate Bla…
01:28:27 |
Fri 11 Aug 2017
Gay UK Part 2. Homophobia and Perestroika. The positives and the negatives - Episode 23.
On my own again this week. I'm sharing my thoughts on how I still feel affected by homophobia occasionally and I look at the BBC show 'Is It Safe To Be Gay In The UK?'
It's quite an open and honest …
01:01:27 |
Fri 04 Aug 2017
Episode 22 - Talking The Tempest with Tempest DuJour - Star of Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Tempest DuJour, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7'.
We chat through everything from her playing dress up as a child(and the therapy that he w…
01:10:44 |
Thu 27 Jul 2017
Episode 21 - Me and Mrs Thatcher - An interview with the marvellous Steve Nallon.
This week is the turn of the wonderful Mr Steve Nallon. From Margret Thatcher to John Inman to Hyacinth Bucket (all of whom make appearances here), Steve has given his impressions to the world.
As on…
01:12:22 |
Thu 20 Jul 2017
Episode 20 - Angelic thoughts from America - Solo.
This week I'm talking about why I practice mindfulness and how. Chatting about my thoughts on the amazing 'Angels In America' at the National Theatre and what that inspired and Pride celebrations sti…
00:53:43 |
Mon 10 Jul 2017
Episode 19 - A Chinese Whisper with Pete Shaw of Broadway Baby
This week I am chatting to my current boss! Mr Pete Shaw - producer of 'Chinese Whispers' - the show I'm currently working on, producer of the second play that I wrote, 'Lightning Strikes' and most f…
01:27:56 |
Mon 03 Jul 2017
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