Queer Talk
We're a leading British LGBTQ+ Podcast bringing you a regular dose of positive news stories and fabulous interviews 🏳️🌈 Welcome to Queer Talk! Hosted by the joint force that is Mufseen Miah and Spencer Cooper both who are LGBTQ+ advocates in their own rights. This podcast is in association with queer community platform @lovequeers ✨ Keep up to date and support us on Twitter and Instagram. Send reviews, requests, commissions and other enquiries to helloqueertalk@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queer-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Closing off 2022 and Season 3 with Spencer & Mufseen. We give you our top five Queer Talk highlights and we revisit old friends to find out their personal highlights of year! It's been a lovely journey creating an LGBTQQ+ podcast focusing on positive new stories and uplifting experiences and we hope to take that sentiment into the new year as Queer Talk sadly goes on a hiatus. Until next time, Byyeee!
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Legendary TV and film star George Takei joins us ahead of his West End debut for his ground-breaking Broadway musical ‘Allegiance’ that tells the story of love, family, and heroism. George Takei is an American actor, author and activist best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek. George's personal experiences living in US-run internment camps during World War II inspired his musical Allegiance.
Be sure to check out Alle...
It's London Podcast Festival 2022! Earlier this year Spencer and Mufseen hosted a live panel discussion with writer Dean Atta and creator Darkwah on the topic of 'Reclaiming Our Youth'. Bookending our panel discussion are spoken word performances from Kylo and a special performance of 'Straight Jacket' by London-based rhyme writer Myndstate!
Guests:
Dean Atta (He/Him) - Writer and Poet. Author of The Black Flamingo and Only on t...
Good News! We're celebrating Daniel Harding's debut book Gay Man Talking. Daniel's book explores 'all the conversations we never had' growing up LGBTQ+ and even includes stories from your favourite Queer Talk hosts Mufseen & Spencer! In this episode we ask Daniel to revisit his experience writing about three topics in Gay Man Talking - Sex, Bullying and Parents.
We welcome the one and only Drag King superstar Adam All to the podcast to tell us all about their latest appearance in Meta's Queens of the Metaverse. Adam is the founder and host of BOiBOX and named Best Drag king by QX Awards.
With Queens of the Metaverse, Meta is showcasing how technologies like VR, AR, and avatars will help creative communities across the UK express themselves in new ways, free from the limitatio...
The powerhouse that is Shivani Dave joins us on Queer Talk to discuss our latest good news round-up. Shivani wears many, many hats including being a presenter on Virgin Radio, a content creator and reporter for Openly News, and of course a podcast producer for The Log Books!
Article 1: Trans woman tells strangers 'hug me or throw water on me' – the response is amazing
Article 2: UK Black Pride Breaks Attendance Records
Are LGBTQ+ bodies over policed? Is body hair controversial? The category is Queer Bodies and we’ve invited several esteemed guest speakers to talk on the topic.
Guests:
Sharan Dhaliwal (She/Her) - Founder of leading South Asian magazine Burnt Roti magazine and author of Burning my Roti
Steph Kyriacou (He/Him) - Writer and content officer for Terrence Higgins Trust
Talia A. Darling (She/Her) - DJ, Plus Size Model and Creative P...
Oliver Warley joins us for a Pride Month discussion! Oliver is the Head of Video at PinkNews (one of the largest LGBT+ news providers out there) and produces Pink News’ Queer Catch Up on Snapchat! Where much like us he shares positive news stories lighten up our day. Today we discuss the importance of positive news in an otherwise serious climate of journalism and media content.
We are so happy to introduce Kodo Nishimura to Queer Talk! Kodo is a Buddhist monk, make-up artist and LGBTQ+ advocate. Kodo has been featured on Queer Eye Japan and has recently published his book This Monk Wears Heels.
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The powerhouse that is Sheena Carmichael is back on Queer Talk to discuss our latest good news round-up. Sheena is a producer from National Student Pride held in London each year and a senior events manager with a wide-ranging portfolio included LGBTQ+ events and advises on our very own Queer Talk Live Shows!
Article 1: Heartstopper Netflix Show based on Graphic Novel of the same name by author Alice Oseman
Article 2: People ...
Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon and the multitalented musician Major Scales join Queer Talk to discuss life, death and the haunting after. You can catch the duo on their UK tour of new stage show ‘Together Again, Again!’
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LGBTQ+ social activist and writer Phil Samba joins us this week to discuss his experience of living with ADHD and difficulties seeking a diagnosis. Phil works with Team Prepster a charitable organisation which raises awareness for PrEP for queer men of colour #PrEP4QueerMenOfColour
Article 1: Germany gives proudly queer MP crucial government role defending LGBT+ rights and fighting hate
Article 2: Dolphins have functional cli...
Listen to us fan girl as we sit down with Asifa Lahore! Asifa is Britain's First Out Muslim Drag Queen. We take a look back on her career from starting out in Drag Idol to her very own nights at Disco Rani in London. We also get an insight into Pakistani' queer culture and ask whether British Muslims are more accepting of their LGBTQ+ siblings than before.
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New year, new season! Our third season kicks off with Joshua Wells joining Spencer & Mufseen to talk about recent developments in PrEP treatment. Josh is a pharmacist and the clinical lead at LVNDR Health, an LGBTQ+ sexual health company aiming to reduce inequalities and increase access to sexual healthcare.
Article 1: Sex shop for people surviving cancer is proudly 'super queer'
Article 2: Tokyo to recognise same-sex partner...
Part Two: In our fourth Queer Talk Live show we sit down with two gorgeous musicians and artists in London join us on stage! Foxgluvv is an unapologetically queer DIY pop artist bringing us mellow tunes and gorgeous outfits. Jason Kwan is a non-binary singer songwriter and drag artist bring drama to the stage as they deliver fierce performances.
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HUGE thank you to Above the Stag The...
Part One: In our fourth Queer Talk Live show two gorgeous musicians and artists in London join us on stage! Foxgluvv is an unapologetically queer DIY pop artist bringing us mellow tunes and gorgeous outfits. Jason Kwan is a non-binary singer songwriter and drag artist bring drama to the stage as they deliver fierce performances.
Follow Queer Talk on Instagram and Twitter!
HUGE thank you to Above the Stag Theatre - remember t...
Part Two: In our third Queer Talk Live show two of the most talented drag artists in London join us on stage! Beau Jangles is a suave Drag King from the 1940s here to redefine masculinity in the most stylish way. Carrot is the producer of The Enby Show and everyone's favourite drag vegetable!
Follow Queer Talk on Instagram and Twitter!
HUGE thank you to Above the Stag Theatre - remember to support your local LGBTQ+ venues!
Support...
Part One: In our third Queer Talk Live show two of the most talented drag artists in London join us on stage! Beau Jangles is a suave Drag King from the 1940s here to redefine masculinity in the most stylish way. Carrot is the producer of The Enby Show and everyone's favourite drag vegetable!
Follow Queer Talk on Instagram and Twitter!
HUGE thank you to Above the Stag Theatre - remember to support your local LGBTQ+ venues!
Support...
In our second Queer Talk Live show we invite the boys from You Don't Love Me Podcast to the stage to share their insights as a gay married south asian couple. Including a special performance and comedy from Bradford bad girl, Lady Bushra! Full performance and interview recorded live at Above The Stag Theatre in September 2021.
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We’re going LIVE! Spencer & Mufseen are bringing you a 4-part mini-series of Queer Talk Live! In the first instalment they’re joined by drag artist and non-binary deity Virgin X! Full performance and interview recorded live at Above The Stag Theatre in June 2021.
Follow Virgin X (@virgin_x) and listen on music streaming platforms
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HUGE thank you to Above the Stag Theatre (www.abovethe...
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