The Proper Full-On Gay Podcast - A Heartstopper Podcast

Joining Jamie  this week for a Proper Full-On Gay Crisis is Moly from the Proud Trust.   We pick our favourite Nick & Charlie moments from season 1, talk about what  makes Heartstopper different to other queer media, and discuss how bisexuality is typically portrayed in queer media.

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About Proper Full-On Gay Podcast

Proper Full-On Gay Podcast is an LGBTQIA+ podcast which draws inspiration from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels & Netflix series   Heartstopper.  Each week guest hosts from  the UK & Irelands  leading  LGBTQIA+  Youth Organisations join the  show to relive  favourite  Heartstopper  moments and  bring the experiences of our  favourite  characters to life  in the real world.  

We explore the  challenges  that  queer youth overcome and talk about  the work that our  partner  organisations do to support young people  across the UK &  Ireland. 

About Heartstopper: 

Heartstopper is a British coming-of-age romantic comedy television series on Netflix, adapted from the webcomic and graphic novel of the same name by Alice Oseman. Written by Oseman herself, the series    primarily tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a gay   schoolboy  who falls in love with classmate Nick Nelson (Kit Connor),   whom he sits  next to in his new form. It also explores the lives of  Tao  (William  Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown) and  Darcy  (Kizzy  Edgell).

Joining me this week for a Proper Full-On Gay Crisis is special guest Emily as well as Leo and Aimee from The Rainbow Project.   Spoiler Alert - In this special release we talk about Heartstopper Spin off novella This Winter which takes place during book 4 of the Heartstopper series. 

We talk about some of the difficult situations newly out queer people overcome during the holidays like being out to some family members and not others and serve up advice on how to deflect unwelcome or inappropriate questions from enthusiastic family member.  We pause to reflect on supporting people with eating disorders and the stigma attached to mental health and mental illness.

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Find Emily Marinelli  @emsmarinelli on Instagram & Listen to Emily’s Twin Peaks Tattoo Podcast

Fins the Rainbow Project @trpni on instagram

Information:

eateatingdisorders.org.uk/ - Information about supporting people who have eating disorders

genderspectrum.org - information about supporting gender diverse young people

qchatspace.org - an online community for LGBTQIA+ young people

Crisis Support: 

United States: 1-866-488-7386 thetrevorproject.org 

United Kingdom: 116 123 (UK-wide) or Text SHOUT to 85258 (UK-wide)

Australia: tipple zero (000) or lifeline on 13 11 14

Canada: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults

Germany: 0800 1110111 or 0800 1110222

About Proper Full-On Gay Crisis

Proper  Full-On Gay Crisis is an LGBTQIA+ podcast which draws   inspiration from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels & Netflix series  Heartstopper.  Each week guest hosts from  the UK & Irelands leading  LGBTQIA+  Youth Organisations join the  show to relive favourite  Heartstopper  moments and  bring the experiences of our favourite  characters to life  in the real world.  We explore the challenges  that  queer youth overcome and talk about  the work that our partner  organisations do to support young people  across the UK & Ireland.

Joining Jamie this week for a Proper Full-On Gay Crisis is Amelia from Cara-Friend NI.   We pick our favourite Elle moments from season 1, talk about what makes Heartstopper different to other queer media, and discuss the importance of on-screen trans representation.

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Send in a voice message and tell us what you think: https://anchor.fm/properfullongaycrisis/message

About Proper Full-On Gay Crisis

Proper  Full-On Gay Crisis is an LGBTQIA+ podcast which draws   inspiration from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels & Netflix series  Heartstopper.  Each week guest hosts from  the UK & Irelands leading  LGBTQIA+  Youth Organisations join the  show to relive favourite  Heartstopper  moments and  bring the experiences of our favourite  characters to life  in the real world.  We explore the challenges  that  queer youth overcome and talk about  the work that our partner  organisations do to support young people  across the UK & Ireland.

About Elle, from the Heartstopper Fandom:

Elle Argent, portrayed by Yasmin Finney, is best friends with Tao, Charlie and Isaac.  Elle is white and multi-ethnic, with her father being from the United  Kingdom and her mother's family being from Egypt. Elle is very tall for  her age, standing at 6'1" (the same height as Nick). She is extremely  beautiful, with dark brown wavy hair, light brown skin, and dark eyes  hidden away by black round glasses. She's often seen wearing wavy sun  dresses or skirts with patterns made by herself.

About Heartstopper:

Heartstopper is a British coming-of-age romantic comedy television   series on Netflix, adapted from the webcomic and graphic novel of the   same name by Alice Oseman. Written by Oseman herself, the series   primarily tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a gay  schoolboy  who falls in love with classmate Nick Nelson (Kit Connor),  whom he sits  next to in his new form. It also explores the lives of Tao  (William  Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy  (Kizzy  Edgell).

Joining Jamie this week for a Proper Full-On Gay Crisis are Bryony and Michelle from LGBT Youth Scotland.   We talk about our favourite Teacher moments including Mr Ajayi, Coach Singh and Ms. Greenwood and take inspiration from what happens in the show to talk about the work that LGBT Youth Scotland does to support teachers and improve the lives of queer youth across Scotland.   We talk about Section 28 which banned the promotion of homosexuality in UK schools during the 80's, 90's and 00's and also about the new "Don't Say Gay" legislation taking hold in some US States.

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Send in a voice message and tell us what you think: https://anchor.fm/properfullongaycrisis/message

About Proper Full-On Gay Crisis

Proper  Full-On Gay Crisis is an LGBTQIA+ podcast which draws   inspiration from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels & Netflix series  Heartstopper.  Each week guest hosts from  the UK & Irelands leading  LGBTQIA+  Youth Organisations join the  show to relive favourite  Heartstopper  moments and  bring the experiences of our favourite  characters to life  in the real world.  We explore the challenges  that  queer youth overcome and talk about  the work that our partner  organisations do to support young people  across the UK & Ireland.

About Heartstopper:

Heartstopper is a British coming-of-age romantic comedy television   series on Netflix, adapted from the webcomic and graphic novel of the   same name by Alice Oseman. Written by Oseman herself, the series   primarily tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a gay  schoolboy  who falls in love with classmate Nick Nelson (Kit Connor),  whom he sits  next to in his new form. It also explores the lives of Tao  (William  Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy  (Kizzy  Edgell).

Joining  Jamie this week for a Proper Full-On Gay Crisis are Molly and Liam from The Proud Trust.  We chat our way through Heartstopper Chatper 8 -  Boyrfriend and take inspiration from heartstopping moments to talk about the lives of today's queer youth!  Liam tells us about his Youth Groups and Molly shares how validating it was to hear Nick come out as Bisexual.    Make fear of missing out a thing of the past - listen now!

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Send in a voice message and tell us what you think: https://anchor.fm/properfullongaycrisis/message

About Proper Full-On Gay Crisis

Proper  Full-On Gay Crisis is an LGBTQIA+ podcast which draws   inspiration from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels & Netflix series  Heartstopper.  Each week guest hosts from  the UK & Irelands leading  LGBTQIA+  Youth Organisations join the  show to relive favourite  Heartstopper  moments and  bring the experiences of our favourite  characters to life  in the real world.  We explore the challenges  that  queer youth overcome and talk about  the work that our partner  organisations do to support young people  across the UK & Ireland.

Episode Description from Wikipedia

Harry is suspended for the fight, and Charlie's friendship with Tao is  still strained. Depressed, Charlie quits rugby and ignores Nick. Tao and  Nick bond and find common ground on wanting Charlie to be happy. Tao  reconciles with Charlie, who also confronts Ben for being abusive. Nick  tells Charlie that he does not want to break up and they kiss. On a date  at the seaside, Nick reveals his plan to come out and to tell their  friends, which makes Charlie happy. Later that day, he comes out to his  mother, who accepts him.

About Heartstopper:

Heartstopper is a British coming-of-age romantic comedy television   series on Netflix, adapted from the webcomic and graphic novel of the   same name by Alice Oseman. Written by Oseman herself, the series   primarily tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a gay  schoolboy  who falls in love with classmate Nick Nelson (Kit Connor),  whom he sits  next to in his new form. It also explores the lives of Tao  (William  Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy  (Kizzy  Edgell).

Joining Jamie this week for a Proper Full-On Gay Crisis are Doro and Paula from LGBT Youth Scotland.  We chat our way through Heartstopper Chatper 6 - Girls and take inspiration from Nick and Tara to talk about coming out in all its forms!  Doro shares her personal story of coming out while deeply involved with the church and Jamie talks about what it was like for him when a teenage crush turned into a toxic relationship.   Make fear of missing out a thing of the past - listen now!

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Show specific resources:

Support, resources and live-chat for LGBT+ people in Scotland: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk 

Trans and Non-Binary Coming Out Guide available at: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/tnq-coming-out-guide

Ban Conversion Therapy – Support and Info: www.banconversiontherapy.com/support

Heartstopper Vlogger in real life: www.youtube.com/CourtneyJaiSOATD95

About Proper Full-On Gay Crisis

Proper  Full-On Gay Crisis is an LGBTQIA+ podcast which draws  inspiration from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels & Netflix series Heartstopper.  Each week guest hosts from  the UK & Irelands leading LGBTQIA+  Youth Organisations join the  show to relive favourite Heartstopper  moments and  bring the experiences of our favourite characters to life  in the real world.  We explore the challenges  that queer youth overcome and talk about  the work that our partner organisations do to support young people  across the UK & Ireland.

Episode Description from Wikipedia

Nick thinks he might be bisexual;  Charlie tells him to take his time. Nick comes out to Tara and Darcy,  who suggest a double date. After Elle reveals she has feelings for Tao,  the group then secretly make it a triple date, hoping to set the two up.  On the date, Elle notices their intentions and confronts them, saying  she does not want any more change in her life and wants to protect her  friendship with Tao, though she is happy for Nick and Charlie. That day,  there is an orchestral concert with Truham and Higgs. Tara angrily  leaves after hearing homophobic comments; Darcy calms her down and they  go back to perform.

About Heartstopper:

Heartstopper is a British coming-of-age romantic comedy television  series on Netflix, adapted from the webcomic and graphic novel of the  same name by Alice Oseman. Written by Oseman herself, the series  primarily tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a gay schoolboy  who falls in love with classmate Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), whom he sits  next to in his new form. It also explores the lives of Tao (William  Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy (Kizzy  Edgell).

Joining Jamie this week for a Proper Full-On Gay Crisis are Ryan and Riley from Cara-Friend NI.  We chat our way through Heartstopper Chatper 5 - Friend and have really interesting conversations about being a "secret";  how Nick has a responsibility to help Imogen become an empowered Girl Boss and the heartbreak we've all felt on wrong side of a teenage crush. We also highlight why Mariocart follows Nick and Charlie into many romantic moments, and explore the many heartbursting moments for Charlie, Tao, Nick and Elle.  Make fear of missing out a thing of the past - listen now!

About Proper Full-On Gay Crisis

Proper  Full-On Gay Crisis is an LGBTQIA+ podcast which draws  inspiration from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels & Netflix series Heartstopper.  Each week guest hosts from  the UK & Irelands leading LGBTQIA+  Youth Organisations join the  show to relive favourite Heartstopper  moments and  bring the experiences of our favourite characters to life  in the real world.  We explore the challenges  that queer youth overcome and talk about  the work that our partner organisations do to support young people  across the UK & Ireland.

Episode Description from Wikipedia

Nick, played by Kit Connor, is about to cancel the date with Imogen when she reveals that her  dog died, and Nick reverts his plan because he feels sorry for her.  Charlie, played by Joe Locke, invites Nick to his 15th birthday celebration, which happens to  be on the same day as Nick's date, but he decides to be with Charlie.  Tao tells Charlie about Nick and Imogen. Nick overhears the two of them,  later clarifying to Charlie before explicitly admitting his feelings for him, which Charlie reciprocates. The next day, Nick explains to Imogen that he does not like her romantically. Imogen thanks him for his  honesty.

About Heartstopper:

Heartstopper is a British coming-of-age romantic comedy television  series on Netflix, adapted from the webcomic and graphic novel of the  same name by Alice Oseman. Written by Oseman herself, the series  primarily tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a gay schoolboy  who falls in love with classmate Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), whom he sits  next to in his new form. It also explores the lives of Tao (William  Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy (Kizzy  Edgell).

Joining Jamie this week for a Proper Full-On Gay Crisis is Molly from The Proud Trust and Maria from Cara-Friend NI.  We chat our way through Heartstopper Chatper 4 - Secret and have really interesting conversations about the characteristics of queer allys and the conflict that Nick feels when Harry makes homophobic remarks.  We talk about how a bully's verbal assaults are sometimes worse than physical assaults and about how bisexual and pansexual people sometimes don't feel queer enough for the community.  Make fear of missing out a thing of the past - listen now!

About Proper Full-On Gay Crisis

Proper  Full-On Gay Crisis is an LGBTQIA+ podcast which draws  inspiration from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels & Netflix series Heartstopper.  Each week guest hosts from  the UK & Irelands leading LGBTQIA+  Youth Organisations join the  show to relive favourite Heartstopper  moments and  bring the experiences of our favourite characters to life  in the real world.  We explore the challenges  that queer youth overcome and talk about  the work that our partner organisations do to support young people  across the UK & Ireland.

Episode Description from Wikipedia

Charlie, played by Joe Locke, apologises to Nick, played by Kit Connor, for what happened the previous day.  Nick interupts him with a kiss, explains that he it isn't that he didn;t want to kidd Charlie, it's just that he's so confused; He asks Charlie if he minds keeping it a secret and Charlie tells him its ok, he does not need to publicly declare anything. At school, they spend more time together while eating lunch.  After a rugby game, Nick visits Charlie in the sick bay and is briefly interrupted by Isaac. Tao and Elle overhear Nick reluctantly agreeing to  a peer-pressured date with Imogen.

About Heartstopper:

Heartstopper is a British coming-of-age romantic comedy television  series on Netflix, adapted from the webcomic and graphic novel of the  same name by Alice Oseman. Written by Oseman herself, the series  primarily tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a gay schoolboy  who falls in love with classmate Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), whom he sits  next to in his new form. It also explores the lives of Tao (William  Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy (Kizzy  Edgell).