Best Nikk Podcasts (2026)

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Nikk Mager "I let my demons get in the way" 1:16:51

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9d ago1:16:51

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Nigel's guest today is Nikk Mager. Nikk is a singer and songwriter who is known to many these days as one quarter of The Fizz, the Eurovision-winning band formerly known as Bucks Fizz. He is also known as a former member of boyband Phixx, who rose from the ashes of the TV show Popstars: The Rivals in the early noughties. While the band was enjoying…

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Ep 7: The Boy in the Box 9:00

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In 1957, the body of an unidentified boy was discovered inside a discarded cardboard box in a wooded area outside Philadelphia. The case quickly became known as The Boy in the Box — one of America’s most enduring unidentified child cases. Despite decades of investigation, his identity remained unknown for more than 65 years. In this episode of Crim…

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AI Insight — Episode 4: Can Machines Understand Grief 5:09

4d ago5:09

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AI Insight #4 — Can Machines Understand Grief? Grief is one of the most complex human experiences — deeply emotional, unpredictable, and often misunderstood. In this AI Insight episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is being used to analyze emotional trauma in criminal investigations — and where its understanding reaches its limits. From v…

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Ep 6: The Kelsey Berreth Case 10:03

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On Thanksgiving Day 2018, 29-year-old flight instructor Kelsey Berreth was last seen leaving a grocery store in Woodland Park, Colorado, carrying her one-year-old daughter. She never returned home. What initially appeared to be a missing-person case soon developed into one of the most unsettling investigations in recent U.S. history. With no body r…

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AI Insight — Episode 3: Human Memory and Eyewitness Reliability 5:51

11d ago5:51

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In this AI Insight episode, we examine how artificial intelligence is used to analyze human memory and assess the reliability of eyewitness testimony. The episode explores how memory is formed, stored, and altered over time, and why eyewitness accounts can be affected by stress, suggestion, and cognitive bias. Using established research and verifie…

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Ep 5: The Josef Fritzl Case 8:46

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In 2008, the discovery of a hidden cellar beneath a home in Amstetten, Austria, revealed one of the most disturbing cases of prolonged imprisonment and abuse in modern history. This documentary-style episode of Crimecase by AI examines the verified facts behind the Josef Fritzl case, the investigation that exposed it, and the lasting impact on Aust…

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AI Insight — Episode 2: How AI Detects Human Deception 5:51

16d ago5:51

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How we lie, why we lie… and how artificial intelligence is learning to detect what the human mind tries to hide. In this episode, AI Insight explores the science of deception: why humans are unreliable lie detectors, how language shifts when we construct falsehoods, and the microscopic behavioral patterns that reveal more than we intend. From speec…

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Ep 4: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist 8:51

21d ago8:51

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist remains the most valuable art theft in modern history — a crime that stunned the world and left investigators with more questions than answers. In this episode, Crimecase By AI breaks down: • How two men disguised as police officers walked out with half a billion dollars in art • Why the museum’s security w…

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AI Insight — Episode 1: The Science Behind Cold Case DNA 4:52

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Cold cases don’t fade because the truth disappears. They fade because the evidence falls silent. In this first episode of AI Insight, we explore how modern forensic science and advanced AI tools bring long-forgotten cases back to life. From trace DNA to genetic reconstruction, pattern recognition and microscopic material analysis — this is how inve…

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Ep 1: The Dunbar Armored Heist 9:59

28d ago9:59

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A meticulously planned inside job at the Dunbar Armored facility in Los Angeles resulted in one of the largest cash thefts in U.S. history. This documentary-style episode of Crimecase by AI examines the verified facts behind the 18.9-million-dollar heist, the two-year investigation, and the unexpected mistake that exposed the crew behind it. SOURCE…

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Ep 2: The Crawford Family Murders 7:46

1M ago7:46

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A pregnant mother and her three children were found dead inside a crashed car at the bottom of a coastal cliff in Victoria, Australia. What seemed like an accident soon unraveled into a staged scene, a meticulously planned murder — and a fugitive who was never found. This documentary-style episode of Crimecase by AI examines the verified facts behi…

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Ep 3: The Norrmalmstorg robbery 9:13

28d ago9:13

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A failed bank robbery in central Stockholm turned into a six-day hostage crisis that introduced a new psychological concept to the world: Stockholm Syndrome. This documentary-style episode of Crimecase by AI examines the verified facts behind the 1973 Norrmalmstorg robbery and its lasting impact on policing and psychology. SOURCES – National Archiv…

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Charlie Martin "If I could have flicked a switch and woken up the next day a different gender..." 1:08:35

1M ago1:08:35

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Nigel's guest today is Charlie Martin. Charlie is a British professional racing driver and transgender rights activist. She is a trailblazer in the world of motorsport. She uses her platform to educate about inclusion in sport and raise awareness about trans issues. Her own personal journey has been a difficult one and even though she knew she was …

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Trailer: Crimecase By AI – Premiere November 27 1:10

1M ago1:10

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This is the official trailer for Crimecase By AI — a documentary-style true crime podcast where every episode is fully researched, written, and narrated by AI. Using only verified public sources, each story is told with calm, factual, and structured narration, free from speculation or dramatization. The podcast premieres on Thursday, November 27, w…

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Nicky Doll "What I was called as an insult is now a superpower" 1:03:09

1M ago1:03:09

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Nigel's guest today is drag sensation Nicky Doll. Nicky is a French drag artiste, television star and musician. Since appearing on Season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Nicky has beautifully carved out a career of many ground-breaking successes. She expertly hosts Drag Race France, has her own queer travel show ready to go, has performed at the Paris Oly…

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Matt Terry "The reason why I'm so good today is because I just get to be me" 1:32:43

2M ago1:32:43

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Nigel's guest today is Matt Terry. Matt is a singer, songwriter and performer who won the TV talent show The X Factor in 2016. His singing career after the show resulted in a top three single, a top 30 album and working with stars like Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul but his time in the spotlight was short-lived and peppered with fear that his hidde…

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Amanda Barrie "What I have now is all that I ever wanted" 1:29:11

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Ranj Singh "Thriving for me was doing everything that people didn't tell me" 1:01:37

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Nigel's guest today is Ranj Singh, or Dr Ranj as he is known to his many fans and followers. Ranj is a doctor, TV presenter, columnist and author who uses his voice to educate and inspire. Ranj is queer and the journey he has taken to become the man we see today has included sadness, religion, family pressure and heartache. But Ranj has found happi…

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Jodie Harsh "I knew that I wanted to live in the shadows of the night" 47:55

3M ago47:55

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Nigel's guest today is Jodie Harsh. Jodie is an international DJ, drag sensation, promoter, music producer and recording star with tracks like My House, Good Time and Never Knew (L.O.V.E.). She is now an author too. Her book You Had To Be There is a glorious memoir of her odyssey through the queer clubland of noughties London, one night at a time. …

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Kate Pierson "I always felt like I was going way against the grain " 1:09:31

4M ago1:09:31

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Nigel's guest today is Kate Pierson. Kate is one of the founding members of the legendary group The B-52s, who have entertained the world for decades with songs like Planet Claire, Wig, Roam, Love Shack and the ground-breaking Rock Lobster. The band became one of the biggest breakthrough successes from the US underground music scene in the late 197…

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David Hoyle "Love one another because love is all" 58:55

4M ago58:55

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Nigel's guest today is David Hoyle. David is a hugely talented performance artist, cabaret star, singer, actor, comedian and film director who has been performing onstage and entertaining adoring audiences for decades. In short he is something of a legend. Back in the early 90s he was The Divine David – an ‘anti drag queen’ – that saw his star shin…

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Daniel Lustig-Webb "As soon as I came out, I flew out" 1:09:21

4M ago1:09:21

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Nigel's guest today is Daniel Lustig-Webb. Daniel is best known for his five years on TV’s Gogglebox alongside his then husband, Stephen. Since leaving the show Daniel has used his voice to talk about issues he truly cares about, such as deafness, which he has lived with since a child, anti-bullying and LGBTQ+ rights. Working as a professional hair…

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Jake Graf "I felt like a little boy trapped in a little girl's body" 58:01

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Nigel's guest today is Jake Graf. Jake is an actor, screenwriter, director and transgender rights activist. Jake knew he was born in the wrong body at an early age, telling his family that he knew he was destined to change. His journey is one that saw him live life a lesbian while hiding what he really knew deep down. It also saw him turn to addict…

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Samantha Fox "It was such a gay old wedding, what can I say" 40:47

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Nigel's guest today is Samantha Fox. Samantha has been a celebrity since she first graced the pages of The Sun newspaper back in 1983 as a Page 3 girl. Her success as a glamour model saw her become one of the most photographed and talked about women in the world and led onto a hugely successful pop music career with hits like Touch Me, Do Ya Do Ya …

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Frankie Grande "Being gay is my superpower" 51:37

5M ago51:37

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Nigel's guest today is Frankie Grande. Frankie is an unapologetically queer and hugely talented performer who has recently released his debut album Hotel Rock Bottom. It’s an album that tells a tale of his struggles with addiction to alcohol and drugs, his rock bottom moment, and how he has bounced back to a place where he is happier, queerer and m…

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Anthony Kavanagh "I have worried about the future all my life" 1:16:00

5M ago1:16:00

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Nigel's guest today is Anthony Kavanagh, better known as pop star Kavana. Kavana was one of the most fresh faced, wholesome teen pop stars in the late 90s with songs like I Can Make You Feel Good and MFEO hitting the top 10 and making him hugely successful worldwide and the 'butter-wouldn’t-melt' cover star of every pop magazine out there. But Anth…

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Miriam Margolyes "Everybody needs a little teaspoon of love...and sometimes a lot" 54:27

5M ago54:27

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Nigel's guest today is Miriam Margolyes. Miriam is one of the most famous celebrities out there, having worked as an actress, performer, comedian, and voiceover artist for decades. A proud gay woman, Miriam has entertained millions with her talent and artistry, whether it be on our TV and cinema screens, on the theatre stage, at Fringe performances…

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John Barrowman "My world shattered and everything changed for me" 1:44:03

6M ago1:44:03

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Nigel's guest today is John Barrowman. John is one of the most famous faces of stage and screen, having worked tirelessly for decades on stage in theatre productions like Miss Saigon, Sunset Boulevard, The Phantom Of The Opera and Hair and on TV shows like Dancing On Ice, Live & Kicking, This Morning and Desperate Housewives. He played one of the m…

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Michael Perry "I threw porn out of the window so I didn't want to be gay" 1:12:01

6M ago1:12:01

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Nigel's guest today is celebrity gardener, podcast host, author, TV star and green-fingered guru Michael Perry, also known as Mr Plant Geek. Michael has appeared on many TV shows and at events worldwide talking about his love of seeds, plants, shrubs, bushes and all things garden. He has made it a subject cooler and sexier than ever before. Michael…

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Noel Sullivan "I have so much respect for people who know who they are" 1:09:00

6M ago1:09:00

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Nigel's guest today is performer Noel Sullivan. Noel is best known for being one fifth of the early noughties group Hear’Say who formed on the TV show Popstars and saw their first single Pure & Simple become the fastest selling number one single in the UK charts at the time. But despite the band’s albeit short-lived success Noel’s time as part of H…

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Ginger Minj "I do feel like I'm more comfortable with me than I've ever been before" 1:08:06

7M ago1:08:06

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Nigel's guest today is drag performer and recording artist Ginger Minj, one of the most loved and recognisable drag artistes around. Ginger is a Drag Race classic, having competed in many different seasons including the latest season of All Stars. She is a total one of a kind, but admits to being very much a work in progress. But one thing she know…

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Tom Aspaul "I should've had a slutty phase and I never did" 1:17:46

7M ago1:17:46

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Nigel's guest today is pop star Tom Aspaul. Tom is one of the most heralded independent singer songwriters on the music scene right now. As a songwriter he has written for stars like Kylie Minogue, Celeste and Becky Hill. And as a performer his success continues to grow with hit albums like Black Country Disco, Life In Plastic and the brilliant Cab…

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Courtney Act "Dad said that he lived with six drag queens back in the 70s" 45:00

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Nigel's guest today is drag sensation Courtney Act. Courtney is one of the most recognisable faces in the drag universe having stepped into the worldwide spotlight of fame after becoming runner up on Season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Her star has shone bright ever since with sparkling appearances on Celebrity Big Brother – which she won – and as part…

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Kevin McHale "I lost my virginity to a boy and a girl within six months" 1:05:05

7M ago1:05:05

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Nigel's guest today is actor and singer Kevin McHale. Kevin is known to the world for his role as Artie Abrams in the worldwide smash TV show Glee, for which he was nominated for countless awards. The programme made him a global star leading onto further successes on stage, TV and in the podcasting world. He has continued to shine on our television…

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Billy Porter "It's easy to fall into the shame, it's easy to feel alone" 44:13

8M ago44:13

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Nigel's guest today is actor, singer and performer, the fashion-fabulous Billy Porter. Many will possibly know Billy best for his role in the iconic TV drama Pose. Or maybe his work on the theatre stage in shows like Kinky Boots and Cabaret. Or maybe from dancing to one of his glorious bops. Or possibly from Billy's jaw-dropping, gender-blurring in…

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Jerry Mitchell "I've found myself not really interested in telling heterosexual stories" 1:07:53

8M ago1:07:53

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Nigel's guest for this episode is theatre director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Jerry is a powerhouse of the theatre world having delighted audiences around the globe with his work on productions like Kinky Boots, La Cage Aux Folles, Legally Blonde, The Devil Wears Prada and many more. He created and directed the saucily incredible and totally…

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Joe McElderry "Somebody hacked me and did a full coming out statement" 43:50

8M ago43:50

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Nigel's guest today is Joe McElderry, one of the most recognisable faces in the world of showbusiness. Joe became famous when he won The X Factor in 2009 and his debut single The Climb topped the charts. Joe is a gay man and came out to the world shortly after his win. He was immediately thrust into the spotlight regarding his sexuality - a lot for…

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Fizz Sinclair "I'm a trans woman but for so long I felt really scared to claim that word" 1:07:12

8M ago1:07:12

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Nigel's guest today is Fizz Sinclair. Fizz is an actor, comedian, writer, model and content creator with a massive social media following. Fizz grew up in Cheshire as a gay man but knew that her journey wasn’t quite complete. Now living as a trans woman she is determined to break down doors of prejudice and misunderstanding about her gender and als…

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Nathaniel J Hall "My queerness is my superpower" 1:21:13

9M ago1:21:13

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Nigel's guest today is Nathaniel J Hall - theatre-maker, film-maker, writer, performer, director, producer and HIV activist. Nathaniel’s life took a hideous and unexpected turn when he contracted HIV from his first sexual partner, aged 16. He faced a world of stigma and battled with societal shame. His diagnosis and how he dealt with it is a journe…

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Tom Hugo "I found a word called hetero-flexible" 1:06:56

9M ago1:06:56

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Nigel's guest today is Tom Hugo. Tom is a singer, songwriter and musician from Norway who has found fame as a solo artist but also as one third of Eurovision stars KEiiNO who nearly won the fabulous song contest back in 2019 with the anthemic Spirit In The Sky. With a new album ready to go and packed performances across Europe the band are still pr…

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Limahl "The realisation came with an immense amount of fear. Am I one of those?" 1:09:13

9M ago1:09:13

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Nigel's guest today is Limahl, lead singer of 80s pop icons Kajagoogoo and one of the most recognisable faces - and hairdos - of the 1980s. Limahl blasted into the spotlight of fame with the band’s first hit single, the chart-topping Too Shy and subsequent singles and a hit album White Feathers followed. But Limahl was suddenly and surprisingly fir…

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Stephen Bailey "I kissed a girl and I didn't like it. Sorry Katy Perry" 1:04:29

9M ago1:04:29

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Nigel's guest today is comedian, actor and TV presenter Stephen Bailey. Over the last few years Stephen has been a regular on our TV screens, hosting shows like Celebs On The Farm and Takeshi’s Castle as well as featuring on everything from Love Island: Aftersun and House Of Games to Celebrity Mastermind. Born in Denton, Manchester, Stephen always …

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Matthew Pateman "I came out at 19 and then at 21 I was literally shoved back in the closet" 1:24:23

9M ago1:24:23

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Nigel's guest is singer Matthew Pateman, formally a member of 90s boy band Bad Boys Inc whose hits included More To This World, Don't Talk About Love and Walking On Air. These days Matthew is a member of Let Loose and also The Fizz (formerly known as Bucks Fizz) and has found a place where he is happy in the spotlight. But his journey has been one …

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Lance Bass "I don't know one queer person that has come out that has not been happy about that decision" 41:47

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Nigel's guest today is Lance Bass. Lance found fame as one fifth of the iconic boy band NSYNC selling 70 million records worldwide and being the poster boy for a generation of adoring female fans. But Lance knew he was gay and carried the shame of hiding his sexuality from the outside world for fear of ruining his career. Something had to change. T…

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Kitty Scott-Claus "I was being called gay before I knew what it was" 58:16

10M ago58:16

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Nigel's guest today is Kitty Scott-Claus, one of the UK’s most loved drag artistes. Kitty competed and rose to fame on the third series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK before moving onto the sequinned worldwide drag stage representing the UK on Global All Stars. A regular on many TV shows and a star on the theatre stage too, Kitty has seen her fame soar s…

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Rosé "My coming out was the most harrowing experience of my life. It was not my choice" 1:17:08

10M ago1:17:08

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Nigel's guest today is singer, composer, performer and drag artiste Rosé. Born in Scotland, Rosé moved to America with their family and it is there that they now call home. Rosé came to fame on Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race where they placed top four. They have since earned rave reviews on stage both in and out of drag and launched themselves bea…

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Divina De Campo "I had all the girlfriends. But I just wanted to brush their hair and help paint their nails" 1:08:42

10M ago1:08:42

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Nigel's guest today is Divina De Campo. Divina De Campo is a drag superstar and theatre maestro. Divina has appeared on countless TV shows and was the runner up on the first season of Rupaul’s Drag Race UK. She has proven herself to be one of the leading lights in the world of theatre with roles in Chicago, Drag The Musical, The Spongebob Musical a…

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Darren Hayes "I was so lonely, and I really didn't want to be gay" 1:17:09

1y ago1:17:09

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Nigel's guest today is Darren Hayes. Darren became world famous as lead singer of the group Savage Garden. Between the group and his solo career Darren has sold over 30 million albums, achieved two US billboard number one singles and won countless awards. He was given the Order Of Australia, his home country, by the late Queen Elizabeth for service…

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Ginger Johnson "The first performance I ever did in drag was my school pantomime in primary school" 1:21:02

1y ago1:21:02

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Nigel's guest today is drag sensation Ginger Johnson, winner of Season 5 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Ginger’s brand of drag is quirky, colourful, campy and completely unique. She is a true cabaret maestro! But that’s hardly surprising when Ginger’s love of performing started at an early age. She has polished her craft to perfection. Winning the most …

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Sherry Vine "If I was starting out now, I would crawl through glass to get on RuPaul's Drag Race" 38:55

1y ago38:55

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Nigel's guest today is Sherry Vine, a star with over 30 years of experience under her sequinned belt. Sherry has toured the world and appeared at countless Prides with her all singing powerhouse vocals and hilarious comedy routines. She is the dictionary definition of old-school cabaret entertainment. She has been honoured with The Glam Award for L…