In episode one of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to Felix Mufti-Wright about how coronavirus is impacting his transition. Felix is one of the co-founders of Transcend, a theatre company that aims to bring more representation of LGBTQ+ artists. He also speaks out on the harmful narrative surrounding transgender people that is perpetuated by the mainstream media. Our next guest is Kevin Robinson, the founder of Everton Together, who shares his coming out story. Kevin is also a Green Party candidate for Everton in the 2021 local elections. He reveals whether politics has affected how he presents himself as a gay man. Joan Burnett, a queer film programmer, is our final guest. Joan talks about working on a team at Liverpool City Region Pride that showcases LGBTQ+ short films. She also talks about the importance of making LGBTQ+ films accessible to wider audiences.

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