Chaps Out

In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott talks to Chris Ebbs, who came out at 39 after years of questioning his sexuality while married to a woman. Chris shares how the support of his parents, friends and colleagues helped him find the confidence to come out in his own time, the challenges and acceptance he experienced at work, and how coming out ultimately gave him the strength to be his true self. Chris also opens up abo...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott is joined again by Chaps Out guest Alan Hill who shares the LGBTQ+ films and TV shows that have stayed with him over the years. From the impact of TV shows such as Heartstopper to memorable films like The Birdcage and Torch Song Trilogy.

Alan also discovers some of the other titles recommended by previous guests. If you’re looking for inspiration, this episode is packe...

In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Alan Hill who shares his journey of realising he was gay at the age of 30 and how the family life he had always wanted was turned upside down. Alan talks about the struggles of his early childhood and his confusion when he discovered himself. He reflects on the reactions of friends and family, and the challenges of coming out to his wife and children. This is a moving s...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Graham who reflects on LGBTQ+ culture that helped him understand himself and his place in the world. From the first glimpses of LGBTQ+ representation on screen in the early 80s to landmark dramas and films that challenged perceptions and offered hope, he shares the cultural touchstones that resonated with him at different stages of his life. It's a t...

In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott meets Graham who shares what it was like to come out at the age of 47 after years of hiding who he was. Married with two children, he spent decades wrestling with fear, shame and the worry that telling the truth would cost him the people he loved most.

Then, on one day in July 2000, everything changed.Graham talks candidly about the moment he realised he could no longer live a lie, ...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Steve, who shares some of his LGBTQ+ cultural highlights.He chooses the film 4th Man Out and TV series Big Boys. While each tells a very different story, both celebrate friendship, identity and the courage to embrace who you are. Whether it's navigating university life, coming out or redefining masculinity, these t...

In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by Steve who shares his coming out story. Steve spent over 30 years hiding who he really was. Growing up in the UK during the 1980s, he convinced himself that if anyone discovered he was gay, he would lose everything. It wasn't until he was 40 that he found the courage to tell his wife, his children, his parents and the people closest to him.

Steve shares the fear, shame a...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott welcomes back Chaps Out guest Garry who recommends some of his feel-good favourites including Pride, Love Simon and It's A Sin.

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In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by guest, Garry who shares his story of coming out at 46 after spending more than 30 years hiding his sexuality.

Growing up during Section 28, he believed he had to suppress who he really was, leading him to marry, raise a family and struggle with his mental health for decades. Garry reflects on the difficult consequences of finally telling the truth, taking full responsib...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott welcomes back World Champion swimmer Mark Foster, one of Britain's most celebrated athletes, for a warm and nostalgic conversation about the LGBTQ+ culture that has shaped and inspired them. Together, they discuss music that defined their youth, including Soft Cell, while reflecting on the enduring power of 1980s pop and its connection to identity and memory.

Mark also share...

In this powerful episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by six-time world champion and former world record-breaking swimmer Mark Foster to discuss his new book, “My Double Life” (Bloomsbury- out July 2nd 2026) and talk about the story behind the medals. Growing up in Essex, becoming one of Britain's greatest swimmers and spending decades in the public eye, Mark reveals why he didn't come out publicly until ...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Dave Turner, who shares some of his most meaningful LGBTQ+ cultural highlights and why community is more important than ever.

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In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Dave Turner who shares his journey of coming out at 44 and how one life-changing decision transformed not only his own life, but his relationship with his daughter.

From years of hiding his true self to discovering the courage to live openly, Dave reflects on fatherhood, authenticity, resilience, and the unexpected rewards of stepping into who you really are.

This is a m...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Philip Nettleton, who shares some of his most meaningful LGBTQ+ cultural highlights including music, TV and the 2017 film, God’s Own Country.

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of coercive control, blackmail, emotional abuse, mental health crisis and suicidal thoughts which some viewers may find distressing

In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Philip Nettleton who shares his story of coming out at 67 after decades in a heterosexual marriage. A secret relationship became a toxic situation involving coercive control, threats and bla...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott is joined again by Neil Delaney who recommends Stonewall, the powerful historical drama inspired by the Stonewall riots. Neil reflects on how the film helped shape and inspire him after coming out, while exploring the real-life events on Christopher Street in 1969 that sparked the modern Pride movement. From police raids and oppression to the uprising led by members of the L...

In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant is joined by Neil Delaney who shares his honest and deeply personal coming out journey later in life. Growing up in the North of Scotland in the 80s, Neil struggled with his feelings for men while building a life with a wife and child. Neil also opens up about love, grief, and acceptance, reflecting on his late partner Terry, who helped him fully embrace his identity, and how family and comm...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant is joined again by Ambrose King who recommends The Devil Wears Prada 2 and the new Netflix series Running Point.If you enjoyed this episode of Chaps Out Culture please subscribe or follow wherever you listen, give us a 5 star rating and Share to help the podcast reach anyone who may need to hear it. And if you missed it, don’t forget to check out the full interview with Ambrose...

In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Ambrose King who shares his powerful story of coming out later in life after years of living under the pressure of family expectations, marriage, and tradition within the Traveller community. From becoming a husband and father to finally finding the courage to live authentically at 42, Ambrose speaks openly about shame, identity, rejection, self-acceptance, and what it ...