A Gay and A NonGay

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From Awards Ceremonies to Marathons! Jun 04, 2025

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On this week’s episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are having a long overdue catch-up to chat about the recent goings on in their lives.

From running marathons… to walking through tunnels, and the awkwardness of attending awards ceremonies. James and Dan also reflect on winning the Webby Award for Independent Podcast and give an inside peak into the celebrations!

We’ll be back next week with your regularly scheduled programming!

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Gay Bars, Ghosts & Politics with Jeremy Atherton Lin May 21, 2025

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Gay love stories? We're here for them - especially when they speak to a broader message about the world we live in. Our guest on this episode of A Gay And A NonGay is an expert in this field.

Jeremy Atherton Lin is the author of the National Book Critics Circle Award winner Gay Bar: Why We Went Out. His essays have appeared in the Times Literary Supplement and the Yale Review, for which he was a finalist for the National Magazine Award.

His new book is Deep House, a queer love story set in an era when gay couples faced significant legal and societal challenges. It is released on June 5th.

On this weeks episode, James, Dan and Jeremy talk about the importance of gay bars, the significance of the historical and political narratives in the new book, and the resilience and creativity of the queer community.

Jeremy shares insights about his relationship, the evolution of LGBTQ rights, and the ongoing fight for equality.

Order Deep House now from all good bookstores: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455205/deep-house-by-lin-jeremy-atherton/9780241629789

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We Won A Webby Award! May 14, 2025

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SEE US LIVE! We're doing a live show at the Kings Head Theatre in London on May 23rd. Visit ⁠⁠⁠wizardradio.lnk.to/tickets⁠⁠⁠ for tickets now.

Yes... you read that right! A Gay And A NonGay officially won the Webby for Best Indie Podcast and it's all because of you, our amazing listeners. Please Note - this episode was recorded before the big win, so we still to talk about being nominated.

On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan discuss the idea of gay people eating pot noodles. This inevitably leads to Dan's ongoing attempt to perfect his Shih Tzu lawyer joke...

We'll be back next week with another award winning episode of the podcast!

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Letters To My Younger Queer Self with Daniel Harding May 07, 2025

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If you could tell your younger self anything... what would you say?

That's the question that journalist Daniel Harding is answering with his new book Letters To My Younger Queer Self, which includes letters written by the likes of comedian Suzi Ruffell, Nadia Whittome MP, Olympic gymnast Andrew Stamp, TV personality Ella Morgan and more as they reflect on their growth of self-acceptance and the human spirit.

On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are joined by... another Dan... as they talk about the importance of understanding diverse journeys within the queer community, dealing with judgement and the healing process shared through Dan's new book.

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Gay Love IRL vs Incest On The White Lotus Apr 30, 2025

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Does gay love always need to be shown as a weird power play in the media? Well, when major TV shows like The White Lotus portray a major gay romance as... keeping it in the family... these are the questions we're left asking!

On this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James & Dan talk about the scene that has been on everyone's lips and reflect on their feelings.

Later in the episode, we hear about Dan's story of his late mother's breast cancer treatment. Highlighting a severe lack of awareness about the scandal, James & Dan talk about the story and the role that attention can play in changing policy.

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If I Wasn't Gay... Who Would Appreciate This Bum? Apr 16, 2025

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On this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay, we're talking about all things marriage! But, not how you would think...

James & Dan are talking about how marriage impacts your physical appearance, and the differences in that between gay and straight men. This leads onto a bigger conversation around the societal perceptions of sexuality based on your look.

Along the way, they explore the implications of male loneliness, the importance of maintaining individual passions and the necessity of inclusivity in striving for equality.

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Is Laughter A Privilege? Apr 09, 2025

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Can comedy ever be homophobic? Well, of course it can, but on this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay we're talking about the complexities of making jokes that involve sensitive topics like transphobia.

James and Dan discuss whether the power of laughter can sometimes be a privilege and the impact that their identity has on their comedic approaches.

Plus, stay until the end to get a teaser of next weeks episode!

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Resisting Moving Backwards with Divina de Campo Mar 29, 2025

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BFI Flare, London's LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, runs from 19th to 30th March. For more details, visit: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/flare/

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I Identify As Love with Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss Mar 26, 2025

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We're joined by the creators of two of the theatre world's most successful new musicals of recent years! Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are the creative minds behind the hit musicals Six and Why Am I So Single.

On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan chat to Toby and Lucy about their journey from university theatre productions to global success - including their motivations and creative processes.

They chat about the unexpected success of Six, the autobiographical inspirations for Why Am I So Single? and the experiences with fans.

Plus... why does it suck being on dating apps? The theatre stars share their insights!

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It's Not That We Don't Like You... Criticism Is Important! Mar 19, 2025

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Do you know what a 'war pig' is? Dan's friend Olga thinks that James might! On this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay, we're talking all about cultural references and critiques, including the importance of criticism.

From debating whether we should be offended by the 'war pigs' term, to seeing how the community critiques art (look to Lady Gaga's new album) and the subjectivity of reviews and journalism... should you support art to support a community, even if you think the art itself isn't that good?

Plus we test new jokes and complain about old tech woes!

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