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 shares his love for the acclaimed drama, This Is Us. He also mentions his new autobiography, My Double Life. This episode offers a nostalgic look at the sounds, stories and experiences from growing up in Essex.

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