This week on the Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories podcast, we are thrilled to feature film and television producer and storyteller, Frank McGowan.

TW: Frank's story relates anecdotes from his lived experience that describe homophobic-based violence, physical and mental trauma and CSA. Listener discretion is advised. 

Frank McGowan's remarkable life represents a mix of hardships and triumphs. Frank, who was born and raised in North Glasgow, was a sensitive, creative child in a culture that vehemently rejected Queer people. Frank's main childhood ally – his mother, Eileen – instilled in him a sense of pride that sustained him through dark days of violence and rejection. Frank has emerged from adversity to become an award-winning filmmaker. As Executive Producer of Bad Pony Media, Frank and his team produce content across all genres for the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and Braw TV in Scotland - which will be available around the world for FREE from late 2023. Frank tells authentic stories across series drama, factual entertainment, comedy, documentary and children’s programming - and aims to engage, entertain and inspire.

To connect with Frank and Bad Pony Media online, visit:

Instagram: @glasgowfranko81 | @badponymedia_

Twitter: @glasgowfranko81 | @badponymedia

Web: www.badponymediagroup.co.uk 

Creative Blog: www.badponymediaproductions.webs.com/apps/blog/

Books that have inspired Frank are: 

Armistead Maupin (prolific LGBT writer) - "Tales of the City" - https://www.penguin.co.uk/series/TALECITY/tales-of-the-city

and

Sheila Lavelle (fellow later in life coming out story) - "Holiday with the Fiend" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holiday-Fiend-Lavelle-Sheila/dp/0140385665

Frank's coming out song is "Horny Horny Horny" by Moose T. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j6muYHRX90

In addition to being a filmmaker, Frank is also a musician in a band called Eric and the Bunny Boilers. You can catch their music on the following platforms:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_XuThHy-O8

Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.co.uk/15ft/dp/B07DLFM22W

Live @ King Tuts EP - https://soundcloud.com/bunniesontour