A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.

A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man. episodes:

• 03.31.2021

  Episode 79 - Spring 2021!

  Hello again! This is a short pod to say howdy and explain what’s what in pod land. A Spring check in and some of the usual recommendations and thoughts on the future of the podcast and what lies ahead. Really...

  
• 12.15.2020

  Episode 78 - End of 2020 round up.

  Episode 78. This episode is a round up and thoughts on this strange year. The 'sort of Christmassy episode'. Jump in and join me as a mini rant occurs! I aim to give my perspective on how we might spend Xmas and...

  
• 11.05.2020

  Episode 77 - What's good Miley? Updates and interims.

  Episode 77. Here we are back in lockdown! This week is an update on what's happening with the podcast, where it's going and what's been happening whilst I'm back being a student! The usual chat, news and thoughts on ways to survive...

  
• 10.19.2020

  Episode 76 - Return of the Rainbow Dad - Nicholas McInerny

  Episode 76! This week I had the pleasure of chatting, again, to Rainbow Dad, Nicholas McInerny. We chat about the success of his podcast, the future for 'Rainbow Dads' and some of his work as a writer, including a play for...

  
• 09.21.2020

  Episode 75 - with author David Ledain.

  The pod returns! This week I'm chatting to author, Rainbow Dad and one of the people working to launch the 'Queer Britain Museum', Mr David Ledain. David is a lovely gent with extremely interesting stories to tell, about life, loves and career....

  
• 07.16.2020

  Episode 74 - It's July! Check in time.

  Hello World! After a few weeks away, I wanted to drop in and see how everyone is doing. This week's podcast is a check-in and an update on what's been ticking over in my mind and in my home. A few Pandemic recommendations...

  
• 05.06.2020

  Episode 73 - Taking a breath

  Back once again (For the renegade master - thank you 1999 House music!) Episode 73. This week I'm taking stock of where we are in the middle of this madness that is called life in 2020. Musings on how I've been...

  
• 04.16.2020

  Episode 72 - Thoughts and realities

  This week is a catch up to what's been ticking over. In my head and my immediate world. This week has been a tough one. I discuss how we continue when the virus affects us at close quarters and people close...

  
• 03.25.2020

  Episode 71 - Lockdown in London (plus Anxiety Meditation)

  Here goes with another dose of London life currently. Truly hope you are all surviving and keeping positive in this very bizarre time. This week you get a bit of the normal bit of thoughts and chats. Keeping the podcast going...

  
• 03.17.2020

  Episode 70 - What now? With my first Guided Mindfulness Meditation.

  Hello. This week is a special podcast. Whilst the current world situation continues, I, like many others, find myself with an empty diary. I've found that listening to other people's versions of the situation to be extremely helpful and have decided...

  
• 03.06.2020

  Episode 69 - From Star Trekking to Albert Square with Phil Lawrence.

  This week I catch up with the lovely Phil Lawrence. Phil is currently writing for the BBC soap 'Eastenders' and has written for 'Casualty'. I've known Phil for nearly 19 years. We first met, as actors, performing in the cult...

  
• 02.13.2020

  Episode 68 - Jolly Japery with Jack Everson.

  This Episode is with the fabulous Jack Everson. Jack and I became firm friends whilst working on Panto this Christmas just gone. Jack has a wicked sense of humour and is one of those humans in life that will never cease...

  
• 01.20.2020

  Episode 67 - Joking around with Joann Condon - From Little Britain to Little Boxes.

  This week I had the pleasure of a catch up with an old friend. The lovely Joann Condon! Many of you may well recognise Jo from her role of 'Pat' in Fat Fighters in 'Little Britain'. Jo has also appeared in...

  
• 01.09.2020

  Episode 66 - A 2020 Catch up!

  This week is a brief one. Just an update and to say hello to the new decade. An explanation to what I've been up to and what lies ahead in 2020. A few recommendations and news of what's been occurring. Business as...

  
• 11.07.2019

  Episode 65 - A Queer Old coffee with Alexandra Meyrick.

  This week I'm chatting with the fabulous Alexandra Meyrick. Alexandra (Alex to them who know her)sat down with me a couple of weeks ago to chat all things LGBTQ theatre, her formative years and her coming out process. We met working on...

  
• 10.23.2019

  Episode 64 - Nicholas McInerny and the Rainbow Dads Podcast.

  This week I'm joined by the witty, warm and brilliant Mr Nicholas McInerny. Nicholas, along with the author David Ledain has put together a compelling set of podcasts where they chat to Gay and Bi men who had already become Dads...

  
• 10.16.2019

  Episode 63 - Scott Anthony Andrews - Live from Saskatchewan, Canada!

  The pod is back! Hello and apologies for the delay. All the reasons are mentioned on the podcast so I'm not going to chat on too long here. Just to say thanks for sticking with me! This week's episode is my...

  
• 08.12.2019

  Episode 62 - Queery with Harry Hancock.

  This week's episode is from a lovely sit down with director, actor and writer Harry Hancock. Harry has created, with co-writer Teresa Rendell, an exciting and strong piece of theatre which truly touches on every aspect of the LGBT+ experience. I...

  
• 07.27.2019

  Episode 61 - Jamie Armitage - Southern Belles, Six and stories from the stage

  This episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Jamie Armitage, Co-Director of Olivier Award Nominated 'Six the Musical'. Currently Jamie is at the helm of 'Southern Belles' a double bill of one act plays by Tennessee Williams playing at the...

  
• 06.16.2019

  Episode 60 - Summer check in time.

  A check in! Due to life becoming very busy there has been a lull in podcasts but there are plans afoot for some really fun guests/chats. This week's episode is an update on what's been happening and where I've been. News on...

  
• 05.13.2019

  Episode 59 - A trip in time with Dominic McChesney.

  This week I'm chatting to a colleague from my youth. Mr Dominic McChesney. Dominic was at drama school with me and even though we were in the same year, we never had much chance to connect as we were never cast...

  
• 04.02.2019

  Palaces Of Pride 2 - The Castro (San Francisco)

  After huge technical issues with the last podcast recording relating to the 20 year memorial of the Soho Nail bombing - and we intend to release this podcast once it's been re-recorded - we are off on the Palaces Of...

  
• 03.08.2019

  Episode 56 - Teatime with Asifa Lahore. The UK's first out Muslim, Trans, Drag Queen.

  After having a brief hiatus, I'm back with the wonderful Asifa Lahore. Lovely listeners, you are in for a treat this week. You couldn't meet a warmer and more lovely human than Asifa. What a pleasure to chat to. Over a cup...

  
• 02.01.2019

  Episode 55 - Palaces of Pride Part 1 - The Stonewall Inn.

  This week is the first in an ongoing sporadic series I'm calling 'Palaces of Pride'. Throughout the year I will be dropping these episodes in between my chats with other humans. They'll be about places across the UK and the rest of...

  
• 01.18.2019

  Episode 54 - DJ Neil Prince and his Retro Chart Trivia.

  Happy New Year! To start the new year, I met up with one of London's most renowned D.J's, and now Podcasters, Neil Prince. What an absolute pleasure it was to sit and talk music and Pop with someone with such an...

  
• 12.22.2018

  Episode 53 - Cinderella Rockafella

  This week is a fabulous bumper Xmas special. With the gorgeous cast of Cinderella at the Groundlings Theatre in Portsmouth. You get seven of us. Sharing a sherry and discussing all things Panto, Xmas in general, coming out to family...

  
• 12.10.2018

  Episode 52 - Panto live with Lisle Des Landes

  One of my first episodes coming from deepest, darkest Panto land. There will be a few eps coming out as and when I can get them to you. This week I'm chatting to the Lisle, who is playing 'Buttons' along...

  
• 11.16.2018

  Episode 51 - Ciao for now London - My(early)year round up.

  This week is one of my shorter and sweeter solo Ep's. I'm off to Portsmouth to start Panto, 'Cinderella' as an Ugly Sister. This will be the last Episode from London for this year! There will be episodes coming to you...

  
• 11.01.2018

  Episode 50 - Getting mirthful with Mama G - Chatting with Robert Pearce

  This week I had the absolute pleasure to catch up with the actor/Panto king/ queen Mr Robert Pearce - otherwise known as Mama G! Robert and I worked together 13 years ago and I have seen him turn being a 'Dame'...

  
• 10.12.2018

  Episode 49 - The Autumn Updates and Coming Out Day.

  This week is me again as a solo flyer. Apologies for the delay to the regular subscribers. Life has been busy. This week I cover everything from National and International Coming Out day to Soft Cell's final ever gig which had...

  
• 09.14.2018

  Episode 48 - 'Lili In the Guesthouse Window' with Gregory A. Smith and Stephen Oswald.

  This week I'm chatting to my friends, the effervescent Gregory A Smith and the delightful Stephen Oswald. Greg has written the play 'Lili - In the Guesthouse Window' which he presented to me on my birthday this year with an amazing...

  
• 08.31.2018

  Episode 47 - Betwixt and bedazzled with Ian McFarlane.

  This week I had the chance to sit down for a mug of tea with playwright and director Mr Ian McFarlane. Ian has directed, and written two of the Pantomimes that I have appeared in and also 'The Three Musketeers' at...

  
• 08.16.2018

  Episode 46 - Madonna at 60. From a fan perspective.

  Madonna at 60. This week, in celebration of Madonna's big birthday, I'm taking a deep dive into what has kept me so devoted as a fan. I break down her discography, in tandem with my own life as a gay man and...

  
• 07.27.2018

  Episode 45 - Being Gay'd in Dagenham with Dylan Costello.

  This week I caught up with author and playwright Dylan Costello. I met Dylan a few years ago in the wonderful world we call theatre and ever since have seen his work blossom and grow. From sell out runs of his...

  
• 07.06.2018

  Episode 44 - What's The Name Of The Game with Ian Hallard - Theatre, Abba and everything inbetween.

  This week I'm joined by my friend and colleague, the lovely Mr Ian Hallard. Ian has a vast CV that encompasses everything from two plays at the National Theatre to 'The Boys In The Band' in the West End. Alongside of...

  
• 06.23.2018

  Episode 43. Get Real with Patrick Wilde.

  This weeks chat is with Mr Patrick Wilde. Patrick is TV, film and theatre writer. He has also worked extensively as a theatre director. His film 'Get Real' is a favourite on the LGBTQ section of Netflix. To list all of...

  
• 06.11.2018

  Episode 42 - Pride 2018 - Tony Higgins returns.

  To celebrate the oncoming Pride season around the world I chat with Tony about some of his favourite things about his early trips to Prides. What does it mean to us in 2018? Where did we celebrate and what do we...

  
• 05.12.2018

  Episode 41 - Eurovision, Twitter trolls and Jay Kay.

  Flying Solo again this week. Chatting about the ever growing community of Twitter Trolls out there. How that even after a a celebrity has marched off this mortal coil or is in a state of despair, some of these people...

  
• 04.28.2018

  Episode 40 - Sing out with Paul Norcross-King

  This week I'm chatting to the charming Mr Paul Norcross-King. Episode 40 and we are coming to you live(ish)from the garden of my local pub! Paul is a talented Tenor who specialises in Early and Contemporary Opera, Oratorio, Musical Theatre, Operetta, Lieder,...

  
• 04.11.2018

  Episode 39 - Matt Baume of The Sewers Of Paris.

  Episode 39. After a bit of an hiatus I'm back! Normal service is resumed. This week it's a long distance phone chat so if there are moments of delay then blame the miles! This week it's the turn of the marvellous...

  
• 03.07.2018

  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 worry,...

  
• 02.12.2018

  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 civil rights activists. Some of them extremely...

  
• 01.28.2018

  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 and...

  
• 01.15.2018

  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't really prepare for! There is...

  
• 12.15.2017

  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 lowlights. I really hope...

  
• 12.08.2017

  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 and...

  
• 11.24.2017

  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 - which lead...

  
• 11.10.2017

  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. We chat about her origins playing in bands in...

  
• 10.28.2017

  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 'tread the boards'...

  
• 10.06.2017

  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 Trilogy' and going right through to...