Queeriosity

Join James and Pádraig in the studio as they dive into an exciting and thought-provoking discussion. They're joined by Michael, Neill and Tom from Dublin Bears to chat about Béar Féile 2025, the annual festival celebrating the bear community in Ireland, and what attendees can look forward to this year.

They're also joined by Emma Lynch from MyMind tackle the important issue of homelessness among LGBT youth, shedding light on the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and the support available.

Plus, they'll chat about Rosie O'Donnell’s big move to Ireland—why she’s making the change, and her voting eligibility for the Eurovision!

If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected].

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Welcome to the Padraig & @fionnualajay Pop Culture Takeover! Covering everything from Charli XCX serving chaos at the Brits, Millie Bobby Brown silencing the haters and Eurovision.  

If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagan or email [email protected]. 

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On this week's show James leads us through the biggest stories affecting the community this week

Deputy CEO of BelongTo Sinead Keane joins the show to talk about BelongTo Sundays, a revival of a very valuable safe space for those aged 14 to 17.

We also catch you up on the hottest stories coming from the LA LA Land.

If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected].

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The boys are back in town! James and Padraig recap the biggest stories that hit the headlines while the show was on hiatus.

And David Monaghan from Rock Bottom Saloon tells us about his latest work, I Wouldn't Mind Control.

If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected].

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Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland tells us about a new resource created by Pobal & the Department of Rural and Community Development all about Community Engagement and how our local communities can be more inclusive in their approaches Planning and Decision Making.

And with some of us potentially eying new challenges for 2025 -  Dylan Mellody Kelly & Emma Loo of Na Gaeil Aeracha - the world’s first LGBTQ+ inclusive GAA club. Are here to tell us all about how they became part of the club and the positive impact it has had on their lives - as well as how you can get involved yourself! 

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On the show this week,

Robbie Lawlor and Veda, HIV activists, podcasting legends and community royalty make their Queeriosity debut! They speak about how their friendship became a powerful double act in fighting stigma associated with HIV.

Ahead of it's Dublin debut this week, writer, director and star of Gwyneth Goes Skiing, Linus Karp is in studio to give a little insight into the hilarious stage show which delves into what really (kinda) happened on Gwyneth Paltrow's infamous ski holiday!

Is Malahide Castle the right venue for Charli XCX's Dublin date and did you know Betty White was dead? We have it all in our rainbow round up and after being invited to the premiere of Wicked Pádraig gushes over the details with James.

If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected].

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James is flying solo this week, with Dublin City FM's Roisin O'Neill popping in to chat through all the biggest stories in our Rainbow Roundup.

If you thought Pride season ended with Brat Summer? We’ve got news for you: Heartland Pride Athlone’s winter pride festival is taking place from 29th of November to the 1st of December. We’re joined by committee member and Drag performer Barry McCafferty AKA Tess Tickles to tell us all what we can expect from the weekend.

Peggy Ford bassist from female-led Galway band Shark School to chats to us about loud sets, garage music and making a place for themselves in the Irish music scene.

If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected].

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On this week's show it's election central as we chat about the US election and our own general election.

Luna Lara Liboni from The Irish Council of Civil Liberties joins us to discuss the hate crime legislation that passed through the Dáil recently and what we need to do to ensure people are protected against hate speech.

Off the back of another successful Stand Up Awareness week, we are delighted to be joined by CEO of Belong To, Moninne Griffith to chat about the success of the initiative now in its 15th year and the significant impact it's had on LGBTQ + you in in schools and youth centres around the country.

If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected].

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On this weeks show we are joined by resident tarot reader in Dublin's street 66, Moira Fowley, Moira chats through the art of tarot and how it can be used in our everyday to become more in tune with ourselves before giving Pádraig and James a tarot reading! Guess who got the death card?

You can catch Moira on the third Tuesday of every month in Street 66.

If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected].

Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio.

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If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected].

Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio.

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If you or anyone you know needs support the national LGBT Helpline is here to listen in confidence and without judgement, seven days a week on 1800 929 539 find out more on LGBT.ie

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