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If you were to list a number of crazy things to do during the pandemic, opening a bar would probably have been one of them. But for Nieko - owner of the super-successful and impossible-to-get-a-booking at 'Arch Clapham - that's exactly what he did. Opening for a mere 4 weeks before a 5-month lockdown, the writing might've felt on the wall for the LGBT's newest bar, but it's been the opposite - Arch is thriving. We sat down with Nieko to discuss his journey through London's ever-changing scene, the ideas behind Arch Bar, and how hard COVID has hit the hospitality industry.

If you're a fan of gorgeously disco-dripped boat parties, then say hello to the Mas Que Nada brothers (not actual brothers, just best mates from Manchester). The boys joined James and Rob to talk about their journey in London's party scene, from boat parties to a residency at the Prince of Wales in Brixton, as well as the differences between different nights across London's vibrant parties. With the boys starting to pick up gigs again and planning a few parties of their own, the conversation turns to the highs and lows of planning in a COVID-world - and quickly descends into some down and dirty party memories... 

Charlie Craggs is a queer icon and we were so pumped to welcome her into the studio for probably the longest chat we've ever had (sorry studio team, we definitely over-ran...) We talked about changes in Charlie's career during lockdown, what it was like filming her new BBC3 documentary ('DIY Trans Teens'), authenticity on social media, being a non-voluntary vegan, Kelly Rowland, America's Next Top Model and honestly, everything in-between. It was GREAT. 

James and 'Producer Robs' are back in the studio after a corona-break, and joined for the very first episode of season 2 by non-binary performer and winner of web-series 'Slag Wars', Tyreece (@tyreece2.0). Tyreece talks becoming the third official cock destroyer, the experience and aftermath of filming the show, as well as their career as a non-binary performer and OnlyFans creator. And Tyreece shares their top lockdown listens that have got them through the last 12 months.

Just when you thought it was over... James and now microphoned 'Producer Robs' look back at Series 1 of the show, reflecting on being back in lockdown (right back at the beginning of series 1...), the show's wonderful guests, and the plans for Series 2. The boys also chat about James' love of 'energies' (second most used word of the series behind kombucha), why music is such an important part of the show, and why female popstars will always rule over their male counterparts. Sorry 'bout it!

In the final episode of series 1, James is joined by 'Boy' singer Aaron Porter to talk about how life has been for a recording artist producing new music in a global pandemic (clue: quite tough). The pair also talk dancing for Little Gay Brother and missing sweaty raves, growing up queer and studying at The Brits school (Aaron, not James - despite his trying...) 

Go-go boy Zack Riley joins James to reminisce about his job dancing at some of the queer scene's biggest clubs (remember dancing?) and Pride festivals around the world. The conversation also turns to body image issues in the gay community, and Zack's own experiences with body image as a dancer.