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We Can Be Heroes episodes
- Layton Williams on Freedom and Self Expression
Glyn has a revealing chat with actor, singer and west-end star Layton Williams. Layton entered the spotlight as a child star where he was the first black person to play the lead in Billy Elliott. He then had the crashing reality of returning to his hometown as a teen after being free to express himself in the creative throes of the theatre world. He openly reveals what really goes on when casting for West End musicals and how sometimes you have to watch your best mate play the part first…
Layton and Glyn discuss the turbulence and emotions when finding a place to truly be themselves.
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41 min - Sophie Willan on Turning Trauma Into PowerIn this special live edition of the podcast, Glyn chats to BAFTA award winning actress, comedian and writer Sophie Willan. They talk about how she has harnessed a turbulent upbringing and used it as inspiration for her work. Sophie talks about growing up in care and how her Grandma had huge influence on her career as an actress.
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20 min - Jude Hamer on The Journey Of A Para-athleteJude Hamer is a wheelchair basketball player who has been part of team GB in the Paralympics. She has a honest chat with Glyn about the real life behind elite sport and the people who have supported her journey. Jude made the decision to have her leg amputated after countless surgeries as a child. She openly shares her story of finding a place in the Para Athletic community and finding a drive to become part of the Paralympic team.
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29 min - William Baker on Creative PowerGlyn chats to creative powerhouse, William Baker. Best known for his work as a stylist for Kylie Minogue, William talks about his journey from shop assistant to working with high fashion's elite. William discusses what makes a muse and how experiencing gay shame ignited his work ethic. Glyn gets an insight into what makes some fashion's most iconic looks, and finds out how a bag of drag is usually the answer to most styling briefs.
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26 min - Jodie Harsh on The Power Of DragGlyn sits down with Jodie Harsh in a revealing chat about her journey to becoming one of the UK's most celebrated drag queens. From humble beginnings in Kent, Jodie had a turbulent relationship with her dad which ignited her steely work ethic. Through sneaking into gay clubs as a teen, Jodie formed her clubbing persona to become an incredibly successful DJ, promotor and music producer. Glyn gets to know the person behind the wig and how someone can make it all look so effortless.
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35 min - RecapHighlights from series one from with, Bimini, Rosie Jones, Felicity Hayward, Squash Falconer and Kele Okereke. Series two of We Can Be Heroes starts Monday 25th April
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2 min - Princess Julia & Danielle St James on Pride
In celebration of Pride in London, Glyn hosts a special live episode of We Can Be Heroes from Shoreditch House. This episode is about icons as he welcomes Princess Julia and Danielle St James to tell their stories of growth and self discovery.
Princess Julia is a DJ and writer who has been at the forefront of the underground clubbing scene. From The Blitz in the 80s, to The Glory in the present day, Princess Julia has been a source of inspiration and support for the most creative people to come out of the UK. Over four decades, she has, and will continue, to be a muse for artists, designers, drag queens. Through her work, she continues to uplift the queer community and beyond.
Danielle St James is the founder of Not a Phase, which supports the lives of trans+ adults across the UK. Dani came out as transgender in her teens and has since gone on to become a trans icon. Her empathy for others is as prominent as her drive to make chance to increase the support of the trans community. She has an honest conversation with Glyn about her struggles with addiction and how she found herself through helping others. The support of her family, including her dad who was a Blitz club regular, gave her the foundations for self-discovery which grew into becoming a trailblazer.
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37 min - Kele Okereke on Queer FamiliesIn his first ever podcast appearance, Kele Okereke has an intimate chat with Glyn. From fronting Bloc Party to creating a family, Kele has always done things in a way that is true to himself. In his early musical career, he constantly had his sexuality scrutinised by the press and managed to navigate being in the spotlight with grace and integrity. He talks to Glyn about this journey and how it has impacted the way he wants to raise his children.
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25 min - Marisha Wallace on Redefining Broadway Roles
Marisha Wallace is a bright star of Broadway and West End Musicals, who has navigated the turbulent nature of show business with more than just a touch of class.
From humble beginnings in rural North Carolina, Marisha talks to Glyn about her life growing up on a pig farm and how singing in church taught her how to achieve perfection in performing. She talks about the lack of leading roles for black people within theatre and how she hopes to write material for the stage to give more opportunities to young black performers.
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37 min - Squash Falconer on AdventureGlyn sits down with record-breaking adventurer, Squash Falconer. Combining her love of different sports Squash was the first British woman to climb and paraglide from the summit of Mont Blanc having ridden there from the UK on her motorbike. She then went onto summit Mount Everest, one of the most challenging places in the world. Glyn finds out what drives Squash to look for adventures as-well as the physical and mental attributes that are vital for survival.
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About We Can Be Heroes
From the publisher's feed
From being a misfit in society to a hero for a community, We Can Be Heroes is a podcast that celebrates people who have pushed through boundaries to achieve an inspirational level of success.…
Hosted by LGBTQ+ icon, Sink the Pink founder and King of the UK's club scene Glyn Fussell, this is a podcast for anyone a bit different.
Glyn will interview inspirational guests who have harnessed the power of being different and turned it into the reason they've achieved the success they have. They'll be bearing it all, talking about their hardships and struggles, but focussing on the triumphs and successes to prove that it's by being ourselves and accepting our individuality that we flourish.
Working his entire life to inspire and be a leader within the LGBTQ+ community, Glyn Fussell has a deep respect for people who work to uplift others, and that's why he believes every one of his guests deserves to be called a hero.
Glyn will be bringing these extraordinary people down to a human level for an intimate chat, working out how they've managed to fight through the struggles. He tracks their journey from finding themselves, to accepting themselves, to embracing themselves and finally becoming a hero and making their differences a superpower.
When you're different, finding a hero to look up to can be hard. Now these role models are in one place for an inspiring series that celebrates the unique!
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