Pride & Progress

Season 5, Episode 2

This week we are joined by the incredible Professor Eleanor Formby.

Eleanor is Professor of Sociology and Youth Studies at Sheffield Hallam University and joins us to discuss her extensive research into LGBTQ+ inclusive education, youth work, and the challenges and opportunities within school environments.

Eleanor's new book is available to buy here: Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Bullying and LGBT Inclusion in English Schools.

We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode. You can find out more about Pride & Progress on our website: ⁠www.prideprogress.co.uk⁠

Thanks for listening!

Season 5, Episode 1

This new season of Pride and Progress is going to focus on LGBTQ+ research, and there is no better place to begin than with the newly-published book: 'The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research'.

In this episode we discuss the value of LGBTQ+ research, and reflect with the editors of the book Dr Adam Brett and Professor Catherine Lee, as well as contributors to the book Dr Alex Baird, Lis Bundock, and Dr Kayden J. Schumacher.

If you found this episode interesting, you may want to join the LGBTQ+ Research Network, or sign up to the Pride & Progress mailing list.

We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode. You can find out more about Pride & Progress on our website: www.prideprogress.co.uk

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Season 4, Episode 11

This special live episode was recorded at our virtual event: Celebrating 20 Years of LGBT+ History Month UK.

The event was hosted by Pride & Progress, in collaboration with founders of LGBT+ History Month UK, Schools OUT. During the event, we hear how LGBT+ History Month was founded from co-founder and Chair of Schools OUT Sue Sanders; how it has developed and grown over 20 years from Chair of Trustees for Schools OUT Lynne Nicholls; and we explore the theme for 2025 with Schools OUT Project worker Sarah Cosgriff. 

Season 4, Episode 10

In our final episode of the series, we share a conversation recorded earlier in the year with the wonderful Bennie Kara on behalf of Myatt & Co and Diverse Educators.

In this discussion, Bennie asks us about the work of Pride & Progress, exploring how the podcast has grown to become a book and wider network of support. We end the discussion by sharing some of the exciting changes coming to the podcast next year!

Please note this podcast was recorded a while ago, and our discussion about Trans school guidance is rooted in that time. Please listen to other episodes or look at our website to get more up to date information on this topic.

You can learn more about Myatt and Co and Diverse Educators here: https://www.myattandco.com, https://www.diverseeducators.co.uk.

We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode. You can also follow us on socials @PrideProgress.

Thanks for listening! 

www.prideprogress.co.uk

Season 4, Episode 9

This week we bring to you an episode exploring Faith, Religion, & LGBT+ Identity. To explore this theme we are joined by three LGBT+ people of faith: Sabah, Natasha, & George (you can read their full bios below).

In this conversation we explore the strength of LGBT+ people of faith, the tensions that can occur between LGBT+ people and faith communities, and how we can work through compassionate conversations towards a greater understanding of each other.

We recognise the topic is very broad, and this is just one short conversation. It would not have been possible to represent all faiths in one episode, but we'd love to hear from you if you'd like to share your own experience. Furthermore, if you have a faith related resource you'd like us to add to these show notes then please let us know.

Episode Guests -

Sabah Choudrey (he/they) is an Award-winning, experienced senior practitioner, DEI consultant and proud leader for community-led and inclusive practice with 10+ years of work within corporate and charity sectors. Find out more here.

Natasha Brandon (she/her) is a proudly queer, neurodivergent, Jewish woman whose intersectional identity gives her a unique and intersectional approach to teaching. With background in theater and costume she has extensive experience working with children both as a secondary art and DT teacher and as a youth worker within the Jewish community.

George White (he/him) is a is a transgender man and catholic teacher of religious education at the catholic school he attended as a child. George is also a consultant and training provider supporting a huge variety of settings with making catholic schools more inclusive for the LGBT+ community. He is a published writer, and was shortlisted for the National Diversity Awards 2023 as positive role model for race, religion, and faith . Find out more here.

Episode Resources -

Reform Judaism

Inclusive Mosque Initiative

Hidayah LGBT

Supporting Trans People of Colour Book

Trans Life & The Catholic Church Today

1964 - Mistranslation

House of Rainbow

Creating Sanctuary

Diverse Educators - Religion & Belief Directory

In this episode you heard a promotion for LGBT+ History Month, organised by Schools Out UK. You can find out more on their website:

https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk

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Season 4, Episode 8

This week we bring you an episode that was recorded live at the University of Nottingham. Adam is joined by Dr Jake Hodder and Dr Kieran Phelan to discuss the topic of culture wars and the work of Pride & Progress.

We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode. You can also follow us on socials @PrideProgress.

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Season 4, Episode 7

This week we are talking all things Heartstopper Season 3 with friend of the show Aisling Walters (she/her). We discuss our favourite characters, favourite moments, and some of the deeper themes of the new season.

In this episode we revisit our interview with Fisayo Akinade (her/him), who plays Mr Ajayi in Heartstopper, and we share a brand new interview with Ash Self (he/him), who plays Felix in the show.

We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode. You can also follow us on socials @PrideProgress.

Thanks for listening!

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Season 4, Episode 6

This week we bring to you a special episode of Pride & Progress recorded live at the Just Like Us Awards in London. We were invited by Just Like Us to capture the event in this special podcast episode where we will be talking about the work of Just Like Us, and why celebrations like this awards night are so important.

In this episode you will hear from a range of guests and speakers, below are the details for each of them.

Laura MacKay, CEO Just Like Us

https://www.justlikeus.org

DBH, Organiser for LGBT+ Educators with NEU

https://neu.org.uk/get-involved/neu-networks/lgbt-networks

Sophie Duker, Comedian and Writer https://sophieduker.com

Dr Ronx Ikharia, Doctor and Presenter

www.independenttalent.com/corporate/dr-ronx-ikharia/

Logan Brown, Activist and Author

https://biggerpicturebooks.com/?page_id=274

Jordan, Director at TIE

https://tie.scot

Ben Peachy, Speaker and Author

www.benpechey.com

Jude Guaitamacchi

www.instagram.com/becomingjude/?hl=en

Thanks for listening!

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Season 4, Episode 5

This week we are joined by Professor Catherine Lee (MBE) (she/her) and Dr Ben Johnson (he/him) to discuss the topic of LGBT+ Research.

Ben and Catherine are both former teachers and now academics who research a variety of LGBT+ topics including panoptic heteronormativity, Section 28 and its impact, and LGBT+ teacher professional identity.

In this fascinating conversation, we discuss the importance of LGBT+ research, what the latest census tells us, the emancipatory potential of research, the academics that inspired us, and so much more.

You can find reading lists of Ben, Catherine, and Adam's academic work here:

Ben: https://www.newman.ac.uk/staff/benjamin-johnson/

Catherine: https://www.aru.ac.uk/people/catherine-lee

Adam: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8273-9420

Thanks for listening!

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Season 4, Episode 4

This week we are trying something a bit different and have invited four fantastic guests to take over the show to discuss the topic of allyship and advocacy.

We are joined by Claire Bale (she/her), author of the racial diversity and inclusion blog, ⁠https://thatsabitracey.com/⁠, and EDI lead for a large Trust; Shonagh Reid (she/her), former teacher and senior leader and now director of Spotlight Inclusion, https://spotlightinclusion.co.uk; Adrian McLean (he/him) an EDI speaker and trainer and executive school leader; and Becky Carter (she/her), a secondary History leader and EDI advocate.

You can follow our guests on X using @bale_claire; @_ShonaghReid; @Character_guy; @missrcarter89.

Thanks for listening!

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