As we hurtle towards a lockdown Christmas, James and Stephen discuss their Christmas traditions. 

This week we are joined by Irish musician and farmer Colm Conlan for a conversation about why LGBTI+ people often feel they have no choice but to relocate to urban centres to find community,  his imminent musical release  and his choice to move back to his home farm and being an out queer farmer. We also talk about the recent LGBT Ireland Life in Lockdown Report and the importance of supporting LGBTI+ charities right now.

LGBT Ireland Fundraiser: https://lgbtireland.causevox.com/
LGBTI+ Life in Lockdown Report: https://lgbt.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Life-In-Lockdown-271120.pdf

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In a year where virtually all communication was virtual this week we chat about the things that drive us up the walls on dating and hook up apps. From judgemental Scruff bios, poor quality profile photos  on tinder and spam messages on Grindr we've had it - officially. 

This week we are joined by Northern Ireland's 1st lady of Drag  for over 20 years, thought leader, coach and social entrepreneur Marcus Hunter Neill, otherwise known as Lady Portia. Marcus talks about how being allowed to flourish creatively as a child and overcoming severe bullying in secondary school helped him triumph over his dyslexia to become successful across a diverse career which has seen him work in broadcasting, sales and drag!

Find out more about the work Marcus is doing with the newly formed U = Can network here ... https://theucannetwork.com/

Follow Marcus on Instagram here https://instagram.com/ladypandme/?hl=en 

During the interview we discuss a period of suicidal thoughts. If you are in distress and need help now, you can call the Pieta House 24 hour helpline at 1800 247 247 or call Samaritans at 116 123

James has been blown away by a new reality tv obsession, Stephens had it with Reface and looking back to our younger years James, Martin and Stephen discuss what  advice they'd like to give to their younger selves. 

As we slide back into level three lockdown James and Stephen are chatting about the gay communities obsession with masculinity! 

Bring a bucket list and a mop for this Washed-up ass Podcast! James and Stephen are back from summer hiatus with enough fresh content to shut down the global economy. This week we are discussing the difference between Lust and Love and how that distinction has impacted out previous relationships. As well as that James has a ‘woof’ date and Stephen’s nan makes an unexpected discovery after a trip to the local pharmacy. 

James and Stephen are taking a little break after a few stressful months to finally enjoy leaving the house! We'll be back in Autumn with more tales to tell! 

In our first in person recording since February we chat about the struggle to process the last few months of lockdown! Also - James has jumped on the Normal People bandwagon and Stephen makes a triumphant return to Wicklow.

DONATE:

US National Bail Fund:

https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory

Minnesota Freedom Fund: 

https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate

Funds for Protesters against Police Brutality (USA): https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-for-protesters-against-police-brutality

Know Your Rights Camp (created by Colin Kaepernick): https://secure.eifoundation.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6082&mfc_pref=T&6082.donation=form1&s_src=kyrcmain&utm_source=kyrcmain

George Floyd Memorial Fund:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd

Black Pride Ireland:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-black-pride-ireland?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

MERJ (Migrants and Ethnic Minorities for Reproductive Justice):

https://www.gofundme.com/f/merj-community-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

MASI (Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland):

http://www.masi.ie/support-us/

Support for Direct Provision Residents during COVID-19:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/dp-residents-covid19-support-conference?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

https://www.gofundme.com/f/coronavirusvolunteersdublin-x-soap-for-direct-prov?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

Irish Refugee Council:

https://www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/donate/donate-to-support/5/credit-card

PETITIONS:

Petitions for US cases:

http://chng.it/8nZb2Z9VFY  - Justice for George Floyd

https://www.wecantbreathenational.org - Justice for George Floyd | #WeCantBreathe

http://chng.it/PJkKv48FnS - Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

http://chng.it/SBpLWjjrnZ  - Disbarment of prosecutor on Ahmaud Arbery’s case

https://go.theactionpac.com/sign/stand-with-breonna?akid=s563441..lmggtJ - Justice for Breonna Taylor (you will need a random US zip code- I used 37236)

http://chng.it/tYLJ28N74n - Justice for Tony McDade

http://chng.it/LPKQHzL454 - Investigation into the officer involved in the murder of Eric J. Logan

http://chng.it/RNF8FLyZ55 - Justice for Jennifer Jeffley

http://chng.it/bSmxWFYs4m - Justice for Willie Simmons

http://chng.it/n2DDXMhhNX - Chrystul Kizer case

http://chng.it/rxwhCGzkwD - Mandatory life sentence for Police Brutality

http://chng.it/LWsBGDMwfC - Petitioning Julius Jones’ death sentence

http://chng.it/Lm7vBBGJgN - Reopen Sandra Bland’s case

http://chng.it/LphVD2gDR5 - Ban the use of rubber bullets

http://chng.it/HzCcDBxmvR - Stop ICE from poisoning immigrants

Petitions for Irish cases:

http://chng.it/VJJWkQnRHb - Protecting communities from hate in Ireland

http://chng.it/9F6kFhZM45 - End Direct Provision

http://chng.it/pZMBqKvjyh - Repeal the 27th Amendment

https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/stop-the-spread-of-covid19-in-direct-provision-centres?bucket=&source=twitter-share-button&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=myuplift&utm_source=twitter&share=b0479cb8-aa3b-407d-855f-09ba9558ea27 - Move Asylum Seekers out of Direct Provision centres

OTHER RESOURCES:

Free books online:

Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?- Police Violence and Resistance in the United States | various authors: 

https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/952-who-do-you-serve-who-do-you-protect?discount_code=WHODOYOUSERVE&fbclid=IwAR32nOV0BcLIivAOtlxqI1nwr3vr4xgua0LsXDwwBb1n1nnIH0UtYNfINJA

Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race | Reni Eddo-Lodge:

https://b-ok.cc/book/3502646/6d1645