A Gay Old Time
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  • Art Simone "I will never shy away from my queerness"

    Nigel's guest today is Art Simone. Art is the Australian drag sensation who competed in Season 1 of Drag Race Down Under and then went on to star and become runner up on Drag Race Down Under Vs The World. She has written two books, had her own hit podcast series and released some fabulous music. She is a queen living her best life right now and loves using her voice to represent her own queerness. Plus she loves bingo and Kath & Kim so she has exquisite taste.


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Mark Franks "Maybe there could have been a bit more acceptance of myself earlier on in the journey"

    Nigel's guest today is Mark Franks. Mark is known as one of the members of The Overtones, a band that have been wowing on stage for 15 years now. Mark has struggled with his sexuality over the years and has suffered episodes of anxiety, worry and panic attacks. But with a new tour on the horizon Mark has never been busier and happier – as part of the group, with his own music and remixing persona, DJ Rescue Rangerz, and in his marriage to a wonderful husband.


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Joey Jay "What you put out in the universe comes back to you"

    Nigel's guest today is drag performer Joey Jay, star of Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and runner-up on Season 11 of All Stars. Joey’s light is shining bright. One of the most endearing queens ever to have graced the RuPaul runway, Joey, the self professed “first openly homosexual contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race” is touring the globe, expanding their empire and bringing joy to the masses worldwide. This is just the beginning…


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Chris Olsen "I wanted to say it before the noise became louder than my own voice"

    Nigel's guest today is Chris Olsen. Chris is an award-winning digital creator and entrepreneur who has become one of the most celebrated comedic voices on Tik Tok with millions of followers. A trained actor and singer and a mental health advocate, there is so much more to Chris than just an online personality. His book I Think My Therapist Hates Me is his incredible story – the story of a life of queerness, addiction and intervention. A life of heartache, perseverance and the pursuit of healing.


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 4 min
  • myndstate "I'm helping myself by telling my story"

    Nigel's guest today is myndstate, the award-winning spoken word artist whose beautiful queer poems about sexuality, love, identity and shame are seeing him grow a huge fanbase. His new book and tour, deep breath, follow his journey from growing up closeted and searching for acceptance to navigating the twists and turns of modern life as an openly gay man. He has also teamed up with LGBTQ+ youth charity, The Proud Trust, for their incredible #DeserveBetter campaign. 


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Myra DuBois "I consider my shows to be a refuge for people"

    Nigel's guest today is Myra DuBois. Myra is the self-styled ‘siren from South Yorkshire’ who as a performer, actor and comic has taken the entertainment world by storm over the last few years. She has worked tirelessly with hit tours taking her around the globe, TV appearances giving her a huge fanbase and pantos proving she is able to bring a smile whenever she is on stage. With a stint in Titanique and a new tour ready to go, Myra is busier than ever and grateful for every opportunity.


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  • Reuben Kaye "Surviving. As queer people, a lot of the time, that's all we can do"

    Nigel's guest today is Reuben Kaye. Reuben is an Australian comedian, writer, drag artist and one of the most unapologetically queer fabulous and political entertainers there is. He is unique in the talent he brings to stages around the world. He inspires, entertains and educates in equal measure. Reuben grew up knowing that he was queer and came out to an accepting family aged 14. But his childhood was also peppered with bullying, violence and therapy which shaped his journey into queer adult life.


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  • Jay Jurden "I'm preaching the gospel of swim briefs and Speedos"

    Nigel's guest today is Jay Jurden. Jay is a comic, writer and actor. His debut comedy special Yes Ma’am has been a huge success and his sell-out tours take him around the globe. He has a huge online following thanks to his quickfire humour talking about everything from pop culture and politics through to growing up black and queer in the American south. Jay is married to a man and identifies as bisexual. 


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  • Mark Foster "I'm not a tortured soul"

    Nigel's guest today is Mark Foster. Five time Olympic swimmer Mark has a sporting success list most people could only dream of. Six time world champion, eight time world record holder, carrying the flag for Team GB at the 2008 Olympics...Mark has achieved a huge amount both in and out of the pool. He also successfully managed to keep his sexuality secret throughout all of it, despite knowing that he was queer from an early age. His memoir, the perfectly titled My Double Life, describes how he managed to balance every aspect of his life before deciding to come out publicly in 2017.


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Guy Branum "I thought gayness was bad and I didn't want to be bad"

    Nigel's guest today is Guy Branum. Guy is an American award winning actor, comedian, writer and author. His online video series What The Old Gays Remember where he analyses iconic moments in pop and queer-coded culture has racked up million of views. He has written for huge stars like Joan Rivers, written and produced the brilliant Hacks and starred in the RuPaul movie Stop That Train. Guy has always loved British humour, which is why coming to the UK with his stand-up show Be Fruitful is a dream come true. Guy is a happy gay man, but internalised homophobia meant that it took him a long time to get to where he is today. 


    This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


    Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 13 min

About A Gay Old Time

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to 'A Gay Old Time' with Nigel May.


This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real…

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