Best Gogglebox Podcasts (2025)

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Director of Comedy, Endemol Shine Australia - David McDonald | Gogglebox Australia, Lego Masters 55:01

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In this episode I’m joined by Endemol Shine Australia’s Director of Comedy - David McDonald. David has a career spanning more than 30 years in comedy and entertainment - overseeing hit shows like Lego masters, Gogglebox and Shaun Micallef's Origin Oddesey. We discuss his career journey from the early years working in scripted comedy, how he injects…

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10 Years Of A Gay and A NonGay: The London Patient: A Cure for HIV? 23:22

5d ago23:22

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This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to May 2020... We've heard about 'expendable' populations before, but last time they meant gay people. 32 million people have died of AIDS related illnesses since the 1980s and in 2018, 770,000 people died worldwide because of the …

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10 Years Of A Gay and A NonGay: Bring Your Own... 20:59

6d ago20:59

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This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to November 2017... James has a BOYFRIEND... but his BF has a 'thing' for Dan?? Meanwhile Dan wants to invite James to an exciting new cookery class but it's bring your own WHAT?! Follow A Gay & A NonGay TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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10 Years Of A Gay and A NonGay: Say Yes To The Cross-Dress with Fat Mike of NOFX 26:14

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This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to April 2021... Dan and James are joined from California by legendary punk rocker ⁠Fat Mike⁠ of NOFX. This is an explicit episode. It's quite the ride through BDSM, cross-dressing, sex dungeons, live-in sex slaves and being abando…

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10 Years Of A Gay and A NonGay: COLIN STRIKES BACK 19:25

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This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to April 2017... It's the podcast equivalent of a F.U.R.B answer back song - A Gay & A Non Gay with special guest star - COLIN. Follow A Gay & A NonGay TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In…

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10 Years Of A Gay and A NonGay: Let's Talk About Alice with Caroline Litman 37:43

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains multiple mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts as well as themes that some listeners may find triggering. This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to March 2025... In many ways, Caroline Litman was the type of supportive Mum that…

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10 Years Of A Gay and A NonGay: A Gay Muslim's Journey to Acceptance with Mohsin Zaidi 23:18

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This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to December 2021... James and Dan are joined by iconic barrister, speaker and author Mohsin Zaidi about his must read memoir A Dutiful Boy, A Memoir of A Gay Muslim’s Journey to Acceptance. We chat about Mohsin’s superhero parents …

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10 Years Of A Gay and A NonGay: Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church with Megan Phelps-Roper 36:21

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This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to November 2019... The Westboro Baptist Church, notorious for picketing funerals and spreading homophobia, are one of the most hateful and homophobic Christian organisations in the world. Megan Phelps-Roper was born to hate, joini…

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Senior Multimedia Producer - Ben Shackleford | Lego Masters, Top Gear Australia 47:22

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In this episode I chat with Ben Shackleford, a multimedia producer with a background in unscripted entertainment. He's worked on shows like Top Gear Australia, Lego Masters and The Mole. We discuss how the industry is changing and how he's evolved his career along the way. ⭐️ CREDITS: Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson Audio Editor: Andrew Soo LIST…

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10 Years Of A Gay and A NonGay: Chickens 15:30

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This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to November 2015 to an episode all about one word... Chickens. Follow A Gay & A NonGay TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You…

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Live From The First-Ever Solihull Pride 20:20

1M ago20:20

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We’re heading to Solihull for a special episode of A Gay And A NonGay! Recorded just days before the first-ever Solihull Pride, Dan sits down with Melanie Palmer — CEO of the Solihull Business Improvement District — to discover how one of the “straightest parts of the UK” ended up launching a Pride celebration that captured the whole town’s imagina…

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Gogglebox, Gay Divorces and Going Kilimanjaro with Dan Lustig-Webb 32:08

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On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are sitting down with the iconic Daniel Lustig-Webb, a familiar face from the hit show Gogglebox. Daniel discusses the unique concept of'Gogglebox, filming experiences, and the show's impact during the pandemic. He shares personal stories about his friendship with ex-partner Steven, living arrang…

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In Conversation with Top Reality TV Executives Live at SXSW Sydney: Behind TV's Most Addictive Shows 1:00:35

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Ever wonder how hit shows like Alone, Lego Masters, or K-Popped get made? In this special live episode from SXSW Sydney, host Hayley Ferguson sits down with three of Australia's top unscripted television executives to pull back the curtain. David McDonald (Director of Comedy, Endemol Shine Australia), Keely Sonntag (Head of Unscripted and Developme…

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When Self-Love Becomes Too Much 13:42

2M ago13:42

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James and Dan are back with another chaotic, hilarious episode of A Gay and A NonGay! This week, Dan’s lost his phone — and apparently his sanity — leading to a deep dive into how impossible modern life is without one (and how long James can last without rolling his eyes). From there, the pair spiral into a debate about narcissism — is it always a …

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The Curious Case of Gay Dave 23:34

2M ago23:34

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Dan and James are back with more A Gay And A NonGay for a wide-ranging conversation, starting with stereotypes! Is there such thing as a gay name and a straight name? And what's up with straight men putting their hands down their trousers? Plus, they talk about the issue of creatively navigating first dates without relying on consuming alcohol and …

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Straight Men Behaving Badly... 17:03

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Why is it that straight men can seemingly never behave themselves in public? That's the discussion on this episode of A Gay And A NonGay! James and Dan are looking at two similarly gross incidents: a concert in New York and a burlesque show in Edinburgh, at both men were ejected because they couldn't keep their thing in their pants. In a debate tha…

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Series Producer - Yasmin Kara | Dancing With The Stars, The Great Australian Bake Off 49:53

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In this episode, I'm joined by Series Producer, Yasmin Kara whose credits include Dancing with the Stars and The Great Australian Bake Off. Yas shares her story of breaking into the UK industry, how building her experience across a diverse range of roles set her up for success in her current role, and why feel-good TV has been at the heart of her c…

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Pride, Refugees & The Politics Of Britishness 17:43

3M ago17:43

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We're getting political on this episode of A Gay And A NonGay! Rylan’s controversial comments on immigration - the episode spirals into a fiery debate about misinformation, far-right rhetoric and the way everyday conversations in the UK are shaped by fear rather than facts. From England flags mysteriously appearing on lampposts to Pride merch being…

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Sharing Your Location With A Partner? Think Again! 27:29

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We're back with a new episode of A Gay And A NonGay! James and Dan are diving into the age-old relationship question: should you share your location with your partner? Dan reveals he doesn't share his location with his girlfriend of 14 years (despite her sharing hers with him)... which James has some strong opinions about! Dan also updates on his v…

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Luke Toki Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World | Episode 10 | Beyond Tribal 49:40

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Australian Survivor legend Luke Toki joins Hayley Ferguson after his appearance on Survivor: Australia Vs The World where he was runner up. Luke shares his feelings about the season, the evolution of his strategy this time around and the sliding door moment he feels cost him his game. We also have the loosest and longest round of quick-fire questio…

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Cirie Fields Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World | Episode 10 | Beyond Tribal 18:52

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In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with Survivor Legend Cirie Fields after falling just short of the final tribal council once again in Survivor: Australia Vs The World. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can…

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Kass Bastarache Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World - Episode 7 | Beyond Tribal 18:13

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In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with Kass after her dramatic elimination from Survivor: Australia vs The World. Kass opens up about one of the most chaotic tribal councils of the season – including why she was so sure the votes were heading towards Lisa, what went wr…

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Is Liking Pop Music Performative? 31:45

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James and Dan are back with another hilarious deep dive into gay and non-gay life! Kicking off with a listener question about what gay people really listen to at the gym, things quickly spiral into a heated debate about whether liking Kylie or Madonna is performative — and whether James is secretly pretending to love Drag Race. From there, we head …

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Janine Allis Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World - Episode 10 | Beyond Tribal 15:59

4M ago15:59

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Business icon and Survivor: Australia V The World finalist, Janine Allis sits down with long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson to unpack her epic journey to the final 3. Janine opens up about: What it was like watching the season back Why she returned to play this season after years away Her powerful alliance with Luke and how trust…

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Parvati Shallow Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World: Episode 10 | Beyond Tribal 19:35

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In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson - longtime producer on Australian Survivor - sits down with Survivor legend and now world champion Parvati Shallow off the back of her historic win on Survivor: Australia V. The World. From her first casting break in reality TV to her evolution as one of the game’s greatest play…

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Banning Songs At A Wedding?! 11:19

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James & Dan's Webby Award has finally arrived... and it's going to cost HOW MUCH to get a second one!? They'll be sharing for now! On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James spills the tea about his recent wedding DJ gig that broke the internet because of the banned songs list he was sent! Is this purely straight behaviour? Who has the better tas…

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Lisa Holmes Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World | Episode 8 | Beyond Tribal 11:41

4M ago11:41

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In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson - longtime producer on Australian Survivor - sits down with Lisa Holmes, the latest player eliminated from Survivor: Australia vs The World. Lisa went into the game as a proud superfan turned Survivor NZ winner. In this interview, she opens up about her Survivor journey, what it…

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Tommi Manninen Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World | Episode 7 | Beyond Tribal 16:47

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In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson sits down with Tommy from Finland after his unforgettable exit from Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World. Tommy’s game came to a dramatic end in one of the most chaotic double tribal councils in Survivor history — even with the immunity necklace around his neck. In this e…

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Kirby Bentley Exit Interview | Australian Survivor: Australia Vs The World - Episode 6 | Beyond Tribal 12:12

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Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the game - unpacking their strategy, their downfall, and their story beyond the vote. In this episode of Beyo…

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The Cost of Inauthenticity with Rich Clarke 38:11

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Get ready for a raw and honest conversation on this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, as James & Dan are joined by broadcaster Rich Clarke to talk about being gay in the public eye. Rich opens up about his decades-long struggle with authenticity - and the breakdown that changed everything. He talks about working on Capital FM in the 2010s and being to…

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Tony Vlachos Exit Interview | Episode 4 Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World | Beyond Tribal 14:26

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Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the game - unpacking their strategy, their downfall, and their story beyond the vote. In this episode of Beyo…

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George Mladenov Exit Interview | Episode 3 Australian Survivor: Australia Vs The World | Beyond Tribal 14:25

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Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the game - unpacking their strategy, their downfall and their story beyond the vote. In this episode of Beyon…

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Regional Gays & Lavender Marriages 32:06

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We're here for another Summer episode of A Gay And A NonGay. With James at Edinburgh Fringe, we're focusing on the really big questions in life... So, after we debate killing a fly or not, James & Dan are talking about regional gays (who even are they?!), why lavender marriages are making a comeback and the bizarre rules around who gets financial s…

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Rob Bentele Exit Interview | Episode 1 Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World | Beyond Tribal 18:13

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Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the game - unpacking their strategy, their downfall and their story beyond the vote. In this episode of Beyon…

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Wearing A Rucksack With Both Straps 27:51

5M ago27:51

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We have our first guest-free episode of A Gay And A NonGay in ages! We're diving into everything from backpack etiquette to Oasis concerts. We kick off with a burning question from their straightest friend: Why did we all believe that wearing a rucksack with both straps was gay? Queue a debate about bags, masculinity and school-era social dynamics.…

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Why History Is Much More Gay Than You Think with Harry Tanner 43:12

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We're diving in deep with historian and author Harry Tanner on this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay! As a teenager, Harry was an evangelical Christian and came to believe homosexuality was a sin. Now, he lives a fulfilled gay life in London where he writes and teaches ancient languages and history. In his new book - The Queer Thing About Sin -…

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Executive Producer - Laura Cassidy | Farmer Wants A Wife, Fboy Island 57:00

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In this episode, I’m chatting to executive producer Laura Cassidy. Laura has been at the helm of Farmer Wants A Wife for several years now, steering the creative vision on one of Australia’s most loved formats. She’s also worked on shows including Fboy Island, Selling Houses Australia, The Bachelor and The Circle UK. Laura’s experience covers a div…

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Everyone's A Little Self-Obsessed with Eurovision winner JJ 10:02

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We’re joined by Eurovision royalty on this episode of A Gay And A NonGay — the winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, JJ! Fresh from Vienna, JJ chats with James and Dan about everything from broken trophies and bubble wrap fails to navigating unrequited love in the queer community. They open up about the struggles of dating when everyone seems…

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Pride, Protest, and Politics with Eva Echo 29:35

5M ago29:35

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We have a record-breaker on the podcast this week! It's Eva Echo's third appearance on A Gay And A NonGay, which puts her in a class of her own! Eva is a trans activity, NHS campaigner and is the Director of Innovation at Birmingham Pride. On this episode, James, Dan and Eva talk about pride as a protest amid rising transphobia in UK politics, the …

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Television Director - Richard 'Butch' Franc | Australian Survivor, Masterchef Australia, Deal or No Deal Island 45:29

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In this episode, I’m joined by TV director Richard Franc - better known as Butch -his credits include Aussie staples like MasterChef and Australian Survivor, as well as international hits such as Amazon Prime Video’s Beast Games and NBC’s Deal or No Deal Island. Over the past 30 years, Butch has carved out an incredible career across a huge range o…

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Staying Sober In The LGBTQ+ Community with Frankie Grande 27:15

6M ago27:15

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We have pop royalty on this episode of A Gay And A NonGay as James and Dan are joined by actor, singer and famous brother Frankie Grande! Frankie's new album Hotel Rock Bottom is out now and covers everything from gay joy to his journey to sobriety. In this conversation, James, Dan and Frankie talk about sobriety in the gay community, the evolving …

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Filming on My Narrowboat Home in London - Plus Additional Canal Stories and Some Surprisingly Rude History 32:27

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In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of Episode 8 of Canal Boat Diaries, Season 6, recounting my past journey from northwest to east London. Did I think we really captured what it’s like to be a continuous cruiser in London? What challenges did I come across? And how did the old working boat families actually have space to er... have a…

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Post Executive Producer - Sophie Johnston | The Real Housewives of London, Made In Bondi & Byron Baes 58:52

6M ago58:52

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This is Beyond Reality, the podcast that explores the world of television production by chatting to the people behind the tv shows you love. In this episode, I sit down with Post Executive Producer Sophie Johnston. Sophie’s career began in music television before she moved into unscripted TV, working across field and post-production on hit shows li…

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Why Do So Many Men Have No Mates? with Max Dickins 35:24

6M ago35:24

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On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are joined by author, comedian and honorary sixth straight guest, Max Dickins! Max opens up about the inspiration behind his brilliant book Billy No-Mates — a deep-dive into male friendship sparked by the realisation he had no one to ask to be his best man. Together, they unpack the complexities …

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My Dad's Apple Cake, Bumping into Boats and Saving People from the Canal 33:17

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In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of Episode 7 of Canal Boat Diaries, Series 6, traveling from Weybridge to Stonebridge Park. Joining me is my Dad, who brings along his legendary apple cake. We tackle the Hanwell flight and experience vibrant Diwali celebrations in Southall, where fireworks light up the night sky. I also share a wild st…

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Fighting HIV Stigma with Richard Angell 36:29

6M ago36:29

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We’re joined by Richard Angell, OBE and Chief Executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, on this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay! The Terrence Higgins Trust is at the forefront of the fight against HIV, striving for a future where there are no new cases of HIV, where people living with HIV get the support they need and there is good sexual healt…

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Reality TV Personality - Luke Toki | Australian Survivor, Big Brother VIP, The Traitors 50:37

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Beyond Reality is the podcast that explores the world of television production by chatting to the people behind the TV shows you love. In this episode, I’m joined by reality TV fan favourite, Luke Toki. Luke first appeared on on Australian Survivor back in 2017, and quickly made his mark as the loveable larrikin with dynamic gameplay. Luke was the …

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Love Yourself Before You Love Another 22:55

6M ago22:55

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If you can't love yourself, how can you love anybody else? On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are diving into the importance of self-love this Pride season. From exploring the transactional nature of relationships to discussing how to set expectations and the realities of compromise - we're coming to the realisation that love can …

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The One Where I Almost Gave Up... Twice 37:01

6M ago37:01

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In this episode, I dive into the wild ride of filming Series 6, Episode 6 on the Basingstoke Canal, where I nearly threw in the towel thanks to relentless weed, a cracked rib, and a bridge disaster. You’ll also hear from my mate Jamie, whose help and positivity saved the day! Don’t forget, you can watch Canal Boat Diaries, Series 6 on the U&Yesterd…

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What Is The Male Equivalent of Brunch? with Elf Lyons 34:22

7M ago34:22

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We’re joined by the award winning Elf Lyons on this weeks episode of A Gay And A NonGay! She has literally been listed as one of the 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century by The Telegraph, one of the ’20 Names of Now’ by British Vogue and is a multi-Edinburgh Fringe award winner – so you know we’ve got a good one! James, Dan and Elf talk about …