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QueeriosityYour Ultimate Pre-Pride PartyPadraig is serving bangers, Brat energy, and a roundup of this week's headlines. From the latest on Budapest Pride to Charli XCX’s cultural chokehold plus a tribute to the unforgettable Kim Woodburn.Tune in for your Pre-Pride Party! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-2117 minQueeriosityEpisode 76 | Grindr, Street Fighter and Sarbrina CarpenterJames and Pádraig break the news on their upcoming departure, starting the countdown on their tenure with all the feels. In our Rainbow Roundup, we’re flagging Grindr scams (stay safe out there!), and scouring the queer-verse. We're also talking Orville Peck’s surprise cameo in the Street Fighter movie alongside Jason Momoa. Plus: Dublin Bus and Outhouse are teaming up (community wins!), and we’ve got the lowdown on Primavera Sound’s queer highlights—including Sabrina Carpenter’s performance. And in our entertainment news: Cole Escola picks up a Tony (totally deserved), while Addison Rae is stepping back into the game...2025-06-1433 minQueeriosityEpisode 75 | Pride, Page-Turners & Children's Books IrelandIn this episode of Queeriosity, host James O’Hagan puts Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland in the hot seat with a pop culture quiz that’s equal parts fabulous and fierce. They dive into the latest LGBTQ+ news headlines, revisit the inspiring story of the Emerald Warriors, and shine a spotlight on queer representation in children's literature with a special interview featuring Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children's Books Ireland. It’s smart, sassy, and full of heart...just how we like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1036 minQueeriosityEpisode 74 | Piers Morgan on Mamma Mia?This week on Queeriosity, the lads are diving into the headlines. In Ohio, Republicans have introduced a bill proposing a “Natural Families” month — a move many see as a way to sideline LGBTQ+ families. Meanwhile, 20 EU countries are calling on Hungary to reverse its recent pride ban, signaling growing international concern.On a lighter note, there’s big news from the pitch: the Emerald Warriors are leading the largest Irish delegation ever to Europe’s LGBTQ+ rugby tournament! They'll be joined by the Cork Hellhounds and the Belfast Azlans, making it a proud moment for Irish queer spor...2025-05-3133 minQueeriosityEpisode 73: Vaxxed, Blessed & Eurovision MessedThis week on Queeriosity, the lads are diving headfirst into the headlines with a signature queer twist. We’re talking the new gonorrhea vaccine (finally!), and the drama of Eurovision that’s got everyone talking. Plus, we get into rising star Chappell Roan and unpack the wild world of parasocial relationships. Tune in for laughs, tea, and your weekly dose of Queeriosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2435 minQueeriosityEpisode 72: From Ballot to Celebration: Remembering the Marriage Equality VoteThis week on Queeriosity!, James is joined by Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland for a heartfelt and powerful look back at a landmark moment in Irish LGBTQ+ history—the 2015 Marriage Equality Referendum. Together, they revisit the campaign, the emotion, and the legacy of a vote that changed everything. Whether you marched, voted, or watched from afar, this episode is a celebration of progress, pride, and the power of community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1031 minQueeriosityEpisode 71: Grindr, Grandads, and the Return to Wisteria LaneThis week on Queeriosity, Padraig and James dive into the latest LGBTQ+ news, including the use of Grindr in election ad campaigns, the reboot of Desperate Housewives and Kim Kardashian getting robbed by pensioners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0329 minQueeriosityEpisode 70: A Queer Time CapsuleThis week on Queeriosity, we’re cracking open the glittery vault of LGBTQ+ history in a special segment we’re calling Reeling In The Queers. Join us as we revisit the moments that shaped queer culture, from defiant protests to groundbreaking milestones. Plus, James brings us up to speed with the latest in LGBTQ+ news. It’s nostalgia, knowledge, and queerness—all wrapped up in one fabulous episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2628 minQueeriosityEpisode 69 | Padraig's Return from New York & Big BrotherPadraig and James dive into the latest LGBTQ+ news from Hungary, the UK and beyond! Unpack all the drama from Big Brother and Padraig shares all the highlights from his recent trip to New York. From Broadway buzz to officiating a marriage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1927 minQueeriosityEpisode 68 | Queer Sheds & Katy Perry in SpaceJames is in studio talking about all the big headlines of the week. Katy Perry is jetting off to space along with Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, filmmaker Kerianne Flynn and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez. James is concernedIn Celebrity Big Brother news, it's arrived with a rocky start. Micky Rourke has caused controversy around remarks that he's made toward Jojo Siwa's sexuality, James discusses wether it Big Brother was making a mistake for inviting Rourke onto the show in the first place....2025-04-1237 minQueeriosityEpisode 67 | Dykon & PantiGateThis week on Queeriosity, Padraig and James sit down with the brilliant Mafalda "Mafi" Hruskova, the powerhouse behind Dykon and the newly launched Dykonic Festival.In Pop News, the duo dive into the latest season of White Lotus — who’s hot, who’s sus, and who’s almost definitely going to die. Also, they unpack the unnerving return of Trump to the election stage, and what it might mean culturally and politically as the U.S. gears up for another chaotic ride.All that, plus the usual tangents, laughs, and hot takes you know and love...2025-04-0543 minQueeriosityEpisode 66 | Queer Dublin Walking Tour & Celebrity Big BrotherThe Lads are in the studio today to cover all the big headlines of the week. President Trump's Colorado portrait was unveiled, and he's not happy with it. Belfast pride has barred Northern Ireland's exectutive parties Sinn Feiin, DUP, Alliiance and UUP from marching in Pride after their support of an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under 18s.In the biggest news of the week, Shobna Gulati, the iconic actor behind Coronation Street's Sunita Alahan has come out as Non-Binary and Pansexual. Welcome to the community!Celebrity Big Brothers...2025-03-2945 minQueeriosityEpisode 65 | Four Mothers and Peer SupportJames is joined by Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland to discuss the biggest stories affecting the community this week, including the banning of Pride events in Hungary as well as the range of Peer Support groups that are around Ireland.He's also joined by writers and director Colin and Darren Thornton to talk about their new movie 'Four Mothers'. The film tells the story of an author whose plans for a book tour are thrown into disarray when he's suddenly saddled with taking care of four elderly women after his own mother suffers from a stroke.2025-03-2243 minQueeriosityEpisode 64: Dublin Bears, MyMind and Rosie O'Donnell's Coming to IrelandJoin James and Pádraig in the studio as they dive into an exciting and thought-provoking discussion. They're joined by Michael, Neill and Tom from Dublin Bears to chat about Béar Féile 2025, the annual festival celebrating the bear community in Ireland, and what attendees can look forward to this year. They're also joined by Emma Lynch from MyMind tackle the important issue of homelessness among LGBT youth, shedding light on the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and the support available. Plus, they'll chat about Rosie O'Donnell’s big move to Irela...2025-03-1541 minQueeriosityEpisode 63: Padraig’s Pop Culture Takeover with Fionnuala JayWelcome to the Padraig & @fionnualajay Pop Culture Takeover! Covering everything from Charli XCX serving chaos at the Brits, Millie Bobby Brown silencing the haters and Eurovision. If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagan or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie. Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio. If you are enjoying Queeriosity, don't for get to drop us a 5 star rating and subscribe! If you or...2025-03-0836 minQueeriosityEpisode 62 - BelongTo Sundays And A Piano Bar In The Boilerhouse?On this week's show James leads us through the biggest stories affecting the community this weekDeputy CEO of BelongTo Sinead Keane joins the show to talk about BelongTo Sundays, a revival of a very valuable safe space for those aged 14 to 17.We also catch you up on the hottest stories coming from the LA LA Land.If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie.Check out Queeriosity on I...2025-03-0135 minQueeriosityEpisode 61 - The Boys Are Back in TownThe boys are back in town! James and Padraig recap the biggest stories that hit the headlines while the show was on hiatus.And David Monaghan from Rock Bottom Saloon tells us about his latest work, I Wouldn't Mind Control.If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie.Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio.If you are enjoying Queeriosity, don't for get to drop us a 5 star rating and s...2025-02-2844 minQueeriosityEpisode 60 - Na Gaeil Aeracha, Pobal Community Engagement and holding space for Queer MediaAdam McBride from LGBT Ireland tells us about a new resource created by Pobal & the Department of Rural and Community Development all about Community Engagement and how our local communities can be more inclusive in their approaches Planning and Decision Making.And with some of us potentially eying new challenges for 2025 - Dylan Mellody Kelly & Emma Loo of Na Gaeil Aeracha - the world’s first LGBTQ+ inclusive GAA club. Are here to tell us all about how they became part of the club and the positive impact it has had on their liv...2024-12-0246 minQueeriosityEpisode 59 - Robbie Lawlor and Veda, Gwyneth Goes Skiing and a Wicked ReviewOn the show this week,Robbie Lawlor and Veda, HIV activists, podcasting legends and community royalty make their Queeriosity debut! They speak about how their friendship became a powerful double act in fighting stigma associated with HIV.Ahead of it's Dublin debut this week, writer, director and star of Gwyneth Goes Skiing, Linus Karp is in studio to give a little insight into the hilarious stage show which delves into what really (kinda) happened on Gwyneth Paltrow's infamous ski holiday!Is Malahide Castle the right venue for Charli XCX's Dublin...2024-11-2344 minQueeriosityEpisode 58 - Shark School, Heartlands Pride and the Trump election victory autopsy continuesJames is flying solo this week, with Dublin City FM's Roisin O'Neill popping in to chat through all the biggest stories in our Rainbow Roundup.If you thought Pride season ended with Brat Summer? We’ve got news for you: Heartland Pride Athlone’s winter pride festival is taking place from 29th of November to the 1st of December. We’re joined by committee member and Drag performer Barry McCafferty AKA Tess Tickles to tell us all what we can expect from the weekend.Peggy Ford bassist from female-led Galway band Shark School to chats...2024-11-1639 minQueeriosityEpisode 57 - The Hate Crime Bill, Stand Up Week and Trump's TriumphOn this week's show it's election central as we chat about the US election and our own general election.Luna Lara Liboni from The Irish Council of Civil Liberties joins us to discuss the hate crime legislation that passed through the Dáil recently and what we need to do to ensure people are protected against hate speech.Off the back of another successful Stand Up Awareness week, we are delighted to be joined by CEO of Belong To, Moninne Griffith to chat about the success of the initiative now in its 15th y...2024-11-0935 minQueeriosityEpisode 56 - Tarot Reading with Moira FowleyOn this weeks show we are joined by resident tarot reader in Dublin's street 66, Moira Fowley, Moira chats through the art of tarot and how it can be used in our everyday to become more in tune with ourselves before giving Pádraig and James a tarot reading! Guess who got the death card?You can catch Moira on the third Tuesday of every month in Street 66.If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or em...2024-11-0349 minQueeriosityEpisode 55 - Gay Project Corks new home, Rosalind Anketell's new music and a Wicked feudIf you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie.Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio.If you are enjoying Queeriosity, don't for get to drop us a 5 star rating and subscribe!If you or anyone you know needs support the national LGBT Helpline is here to listen in confidence and without judgement, seven days a week on 1800 929 539 find out more on LGBT.ieHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...2024-10-2641 minQueeriosityEpisode 54 - Juicy Market, Dress You Up and Donald Trump doing The YMCAOn this weeks show!Wayne Power, author of 'Dress You Up' a fabulous new stage play which premieres in Waterford's Bank Lane from October 22nd to 25th joins us to give us an insight into the story of Bobbie Burke who has big dreams of becoming a drag queen in the summer of 1997 and gives us an insight into how rehearsals are going ahead of opening night.Tickets for 'Dress You Up' are available here.The fabulous Lavender and Kiki pop into the studio to tell us about their new...2024-10-1943 minQueeriosityEpisode 53 - The Professional Association for Trans Health Ireland (PATHI), Oisin O'Reilly on Outhouse's Arthouse Fundraiser and we're Oooh Ahh Just a Lidl Bit obsessed with McCutcheonOn this weeks show...Brendon & Matt from the newly formed Professional Association for Trans Health Ireland (PATHI) join us to talk about how we can strengthening the health, rights and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people.Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre CEO Oisin O'Reilly tells us life in Dublins LGBTQ+ community space, and creating a place where all LGBTQ+ people feel safe, seen and celebrated, we also hear about their Arthouse 2024 annual charity art auction to raise vital funds for the Centres work. If you would like to reach out to Pádr...2024-10-1346 minQueeriosityEpisode 52 - Hysterical Women, Fionnuala Jay and Has Drag Race Seen It's Day?On this weeks show..Ally to the stars, Fionnuala Jay helps us dissect the top LGBTQ stories of the week including the Brat collaborations, Rebel Wilson's wedding and Sophie's poshumous album.Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan are in studio chatting about women's place in the comedy scene and their brilliant monthly comedy night Hysterical Women.And amid some lash back from the fandom, friend of the show Patrick Gouliev deep dives issue's Drag Race has been having lately. Does production favour english speaking queens and what does the franchise need...2024-10-0536 minQueeriosityEpisode 51 - INTO LGBT+ Teachers Group, Megan Burke and A Game of Would You Rather at Katy Perry's Expense! On this weeks show, It’s same sex marriage, @ladygaga and Eurovision in our rainbow round up - the perfect trifecta!Ahead of its 20th anniversary, Anne Marie, Eileen and Niall from The INTO's LGBT branch (@intolgbt) join us to chat about the work the group has done to promote inclusive environments for staff and pupils in our primary schools.The fabulous Megan Burke (@meganburkemusic) joins us to chat to about her new track ‘It’s On You’ and have a bit of craic.And we play a game of would you ra...2024-09-2845 minQueeriosityEpisode 50 - Author Rich Rubin, Dublin's New Queer Barbershop and A Chappell Roan DebriefThis week we’re yapping about @troyesivan @pathi.ie and Kharkiv Pride in our Rainbow Round UpKiro and Tiago, the force behind a brand new queer barbershop @queerhawkdublin join us to tell us about their business venture and tease us on an opening date!Travel and Food Journalist as well as author Rich Rubin @rich_rubin speaks to us about his book 'The Day Before It Rained' - a collection of short stories ranging from quirky portraits to tales of LGBTQ+ relationships, eccentric friendships, romance, and everything in between.If...2024-09-2141 minQueeriosityEpisode 49 - Queer Displaced Indigenous Palestinian Poet Yaffa As & Dr Angela O'Connell of OSSCork Domestic Violence Information Resource Centre On this weeks Queeriosity:As we mark one year since the beginning of the current conflict in Gaza, queer Palestinian activist and poet Yaffa (@yaffasutopia) joins us to discuss their work on Palestinian resistance and queer inclusion, while Dr. Angela O'Connell of OSSCork (@osscork4) findings from a new reachOUT: report 'Addressing Intimate Partner Abuse among Gay and Bisexual Men in Cork' which was completed in partnership with Gay Project (@gayprojectirl) and the need for tailored LGBTQI+ support services.If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media ha...2024-09-1435 minQueeriosityEpisode 48 - Musican Chapel Lizard, Cabaret performer Mark T Coxx and the end of Brat SummerOn this weeks Queeriosity:Queer bedroom artist Chapel Lizard aka David Monaghan steps in to chat through some of the weeks biggest stories, before we discuss their brand new EP entitled End of Summer, which will be released in the coming months.Dublin Fringe Festival is fast approaching for two weeks of Theatre, music, cabaret and comedy and Award-winning Cabaret Star Mark T Coxx brings his show Paddy Daddy to Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street from September 10 to 15.If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James t...2024-09-0741 minQueeriosityEpisode 47 - Comedian Becky Cheatle and MPower Programme Manager Adam ShanleyOn this weeks Queeriosity:Award-winning screenwriter & director, Becky Cheatle who’s first full-length stand-up comedy show Starfighter debuts during Dublin Fringe Festival in The Pearse Centre tells us about her show, coming out as trans during the covid pndemic, and why its never too late to be yourself.With two major updates related to queer sexual health in the past few weeks we are joined by MPOWER programme manager Adam Shanley for an in-depth conversation about the recently announced MPOX public health emergency, and to learn more about DoxyPEP, a relatively new post-exposure pr...2024-08-3141 minQueeriosityEpisode 46 - Rose Eveleth, Tom Chadwick and A Tribute to Nell McCaffertyOn this weeks Queeriosity:James sits down for a chat with Rose Eveleth about her new podcast 'Tested' which takes an indepth look at sex testing in elite female sport!Dublin singer and musician, Tim Chadwick chats to us about his debut album 'Pulverise,' his musical inspiration, finding his sound and his music as being a representation for young queer people.Check out Pulverise now - it is just bop after bop!And as the country mourns the late great trailblazer, activist and journalist, Nell McCafferty...2024-08-2450 minQueeriosityEpisode 45 -Equality for Children' Ranae von Meding, Petrified Podcasts Peter Dunne & HELP ME QUEERIOSITY EP EditionThe band is back together as the host and Padraig dive into the week’s biggest LGBTQI+ stories in the Rainbow Roundup.In Ireland, many children of LGBTQ+ families still face legal obstacles in being recognized by both of their parents. Ranae von Meding, CEO of Equality for Children, discusses their advocacy work and the impact of recent legislation aimed at addressing these issues.Peter Dunne, host of the horror fiction anthology podcast Petrified, talks about his passion for horror, the success of Petrified, and why queer audiences connect deeply with scary stories....2024-08-2247 minQueeriosityEpisode 45 -Equality for Children' Ranae von Meding, Petrified Podcasts Peter Dunne & HELP ME QUEERIOSITY EP EditionThe band is back together as the host and Padraig dive into the week’s biggest LGBTQI+ stories in the Rainbow Roundup. In Ireland, many children of LGBTQ+ families still face legal obstacles in being recognized by both of their parents. Ranae von Meding, CEO of Equality for Children, discusses their advocacy work and the impact of recent legislation aimed at addressing these issues.Peter Dunne, host of the horror fiction anthology podcast Petrified, talks about his passion for horror, the success of Petrified, and why queer audiences connect deeply with scary stories....2024-08-2144 minQueeriosityEpisode 44 - Dr. Ady Berry, Sexy Tadhg and Leaps of Faith with Conor GalvinJames is taking a break with week and Pádraig is in the comfy seat!We are joined by Today FM's Cathal O Sullivan, to talk us through this weeks top LGBTQ+ stories including Charli's charitable deed and The VMA's nominations!After a gender row broke out at The Olympics following a fight including Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, Dr. Adeline Barry joins us to talk about the misconceptions surrounding intersexuality and how we can better support intersex people.Conor Galvin will tell us all about his n...2024-08-1042 minQueeriosityEpisode 43 - Playing With Pride, Gaze Fim Festival and Author Sarah Rees BrennanIn a week where sport become secondary news at The Olympics as people took to social media to dispute the eligibility of a female boxer, Domhnaill Harkin (@domhnaillh) speaks to us about Playing with Pride, a new documentary by @shoutout_ire highlighting LGBTQI+ plus inclusion in Irish sportA highlight for movie buffs Gaze Film Festival (@gazefilmfest) is in full swing this bank holiday weekend. Director Greg Thorpe (@gregory_lee_thorpe) joins the show to chat through this years programme. Check out the line up at gaze.ie and get yourself down to The Lighthouse (@lighthousecinema...2024-08-0344 minQueeriosityEpisode 42 - Kamala's Brat Summer, Asexuality Activist Yasmin Benoit, Out & Proud and Drag & DrawPardon us while we exist in the context This week on Queeriosity pioneering asexuality activist and model @theyasminbenoit joins us to discuss her efforts in raising visibility for the ACE community and her innovative #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike campaign.Host of @rteradio1’s "Out & Proud" @trev_keegan joins us to chat about their new series, which delves into the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, exploring adulthood, relationships, mental and sexual health, as well as the importance of queer representation.And @draganddraw co-founder Adrian Colwell tells us about the how this unique blend of life-dr...2024-07-2745 minQueeriosityEpisode 41 - Summer Throwback with Paddy Crosbie, Niamh Orbinski & Mammies for Trans RightsIn this throwback episode we revisit some of the most profound and powerful conversations we have had in the first year of Queeriosity. Dementia Champion Paddy Crosbie discusses caring for his late husband and his work with the Dementia Carer’s Campaign Network. Non-Diet Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski talks about diet culture and body image issues in the LGBTQ+ community. Housing activist Eileen Leahy from Aisteach shares efforts to create co-operative housing for queer individuals. Finally, Mammies For Trans Rights explain their activism at LGBTQ+ pride events and pr...2024-07-2052 minQueeriosityEpisode 40 - Janet Devlin, Trans and Intersex Pride 2024 and A Catch Up with Diane SomersHow does @janetdevlinofficial end up touring with @russellcrowe?Why through @teddysphotos of course!We had the privilege of chatting to Janet about her time on XFactor and her upcoming album ‘Emotional Rodeo’ plus we’ll be playing her new single ‘Country Singer’ her time on the XFactor and the motivation behind being so open and honest about her mental health struggles.WE LOVE YOU JANET.We also chat with Ollie Bell (@classconsciousqueer) of @transpridedublin as the 5th Trans and Intersex pride march takes place in Dublin this weekend.2024-07-1348 minQueeriosityEpisode 39 - Queer Sheds, Faoin Tuath Festival and Lily Allen's FeetPost Pride blues? Us too, but we are going to try our best to turn those frowns upside down on this week's Queeriosity!In our Rainbow Round Up, we have a chat about Joe Biden's pardon to ex US service members who were convicted of crimes due to their sexual orientation, Trans and Intersex Pride 2024 and Lily Allen's latest career move as she launches an OnlyFans for her feet!With Electric Picnic adding more artists to this year's line up during the week, we are gooped and gagged at the Electric Picnic X...2024-07-0629 minQueeriosityEpisode 38 - Pride Safety, Nicola Coughlan's Latest Career Move and Diane Somers of Dublin BusWishing all of our listeners a happy, safe and enjoyable Pride. Now feels like a great time to thank you all for your ongoing support. Be absolutely fabulous and be yourself.If you were able to tune in live on air, you would have heard our Pride Party Playlist on this week's show, but we also covered what has been happening within the LGBTQ+ community in our weekly Rainbow Round Up.We had the opportunity to have the most beautiful chat with Diane Somers, a Dublin Bus driver of over 24...2024-06-2929 minQueeriosityEpisode 37 - Justin Timerberlake's DUI Charge, Agony Aunties and Practical Advice to Stay Safe During Pride.This week and next week we are going full on, balls to the wall Pride Party as we play some of our favourite Pride anthems live on air.Fear not though because on this weeks show we bring you the lastest happenings in our Rainbow Round Up including the SCANDAL around Justin Timberlake's arrest earlier in the week.We also take a look at some dilemma's sent in by listeners and try our best to offer advice as me put on some pearls and become your favourite agony aunties!Over...2024-06-2222 minQueeriosityEpisode 36 - Paraic Kerrigan, Dublin Gay Men's Chorus, Moya Morris and HolylightWe chose BOOKS this week on Queeriosity!Author of the compelling the new book 'Reeling In The Queers: Tales of Ireland's LGBTQ Past,' Paraic Kerrigan (@paraickerrigan) shares what inspired him to write the book and he shares some of his favourite anecdotes and stand out figures that he discovered through the writing process. Reeling In The Queers: Tales of Ireland's LGBTQ Past is a fabulous read and available to buy now in all major Irish bookshops or by clicking here.We will be speaking to Patrick McNamara (@patrick_mc_n...2024-06-1548 minQueeriosityEpisode 35 - (Dis)Grace Campbell, Púca and Dublin Pride 2024This week, comedy queen, Grace Campbell (@disgracecsmpbell) joins us to tell us about her new show ‘Grace Campbell On Heat,’ the inspiration behind her comedy and her iconic dog Eddie (named after Edina Monsoon) Grace brings her hilarious show to Dublin's Liberty Hall on October 25th. Tickets are available from disgracecampbell.com.Following the release of his new track ‘And I Gleam Along A Knife Edge’ Kildare born cattle farmer, keyboardist, backing vocalist and CMAT’s right hand man Colm Conlon, also known as Púca (@pucamusic) joins us to educate us on Funeral Pop...2024-06-0846 minQueeriosityEpisode 34 - Come Out To Vote, Drag Queen Flamy Grant and Clonmel PrideLGBT Ireland (@LGBTIreland_ie)CEO Paula Fagan is here to talk about how we can inspire people to use their vote, the importance of taking this opportunity to ask candidates about the issues that matter to us, and about their Come Out And Vote voter mobilisation campaign ahead of the upcoming Local and European Parliamentary electionsShame-slaying, hip-swaying, Christian Music Billboard-charting drag artist Flamy Grant (@flamygrant) is here to talk about reconciling faith and queerness, facing down the anti-LGBTQI+ American far right and we get a listen to their brand new single 'S.P.R.K.L...2024-06-0146 minQueeriosityEpisode 33 - NIYL, Comedians Emily Bradley and Felix O'Connor and Inishowen PrideSinger songwriter NIYL (@niylmusic) joins us to tell us about how his upbringing as a queer person in rural Ireland inspired him to write his upcoming debut album ‘Parish is Burning' which you can stream NOW!Comedians Emily Bradley (@emily_bradley_comedy) creator of Queer Note, a queer cabaret and co-host of @datenight and Felix O'Connor @oximoronic28 of @hysteriaireland tell us all about their upcoming shows and the importance of creating a secure space for performers and audiences.We are taking you up north on this weeks Pride Season Spotlight as we are joined by...2024-05-2548 minQueeriosityEpisode 32 - I'm Grand Mam, Europe's Rainbow Map Index and Wexford PrideSomething Kinda Ooh! For everyone on this week’s Queeriosity!🎙️ Podcasters Kevin2mey and Pj.Kirby of I'm Grand Mam join us to discuss navigating the success of their podcast while maintaining their close friendship 👯♂️Tickets for their summer tour are almost gone but the last few can be a snapped up on ticketmaster or by clicking here.📊 With the publication of both, a study by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights and ILGA Europe’s Rainbow Map Index this week, Padraig Rice will break down the findings to help us better understand...2024-05-1849 minQueeriosityEpisode 31 - Belong To, Meri Hernandez and Deise PrideMatt Kennedy, Policy and Research Manager with @belongtoyouthservices joins us to chat about the key findings of the Being LGBTQI+ in Ireland research study which they jointly produced with TCD.Meri Hernandez or @irelandsfavouritegay drops in to chat about coming out, being unapologetically herself … and how her car got taken over by bees 🐝-With Pride season kicking off, we’re chatting Amy & Collette from @prideofthedeise about what you can expect from their week long Pride festival taking place from May 27th to June 2nd An in our Rainbow Roundup we’re chatting...2024-05-1146 minQueeriosityEpisode 30 - Much Ado About Dying, The Pride and TENIOn this week's show, Simon Chambers joins us to speak about his experience of caring for his Uncle David and David’s exceptional outlook on end of life. Simon also tells us about his new documentary film Much Ado About Dying which tells his story and celebrates David’s life.Benedict Landsbert Noon (@benenoon) and Amy Kidd (@amykidd_) are with us to tell us about @anseo_anois’ production of The Pride as part of this year’s International Dublin @gaytheatre festival.And Dáire Dempsey (@gay_spar) from TENI (@tenipics) highlights the resources and services...2024-05-0446 minQueeriosityEpisode 29 - The HILARIOUS Darcy & Jer, Ciarán Gaffney of Seanchoíche and Doomlayers PodcastDarcey (@thedarcymichael) & jer (@jer2baer ) join us to talk about life as a queer comedy couple and their No Refunds tour coming to the @thehelixvenue in Dublin on September 16th!Ciarán Gaffney (@_gaff__ ), the man behind the wildly popular storytelling events @seanchoiche joins us to chat about the joy of sharing a story among a room full of strangers.The demented minds behind @doomslayerspod, and three of Dublins best-loved performers Annie Queeries (@anniequeeries ), Donna Fella (@donna_fella ) and Laylah Beattie (@laybeattie ) join us to talk about turning their friendship into a podcast and and how...2024-04-2746 minQueeriosityEpisode 28 - Queer Spectrum Film Festival and Dublin's Gay Theatre FestivalIt's giving ART this week on Queeriosity!After being postponed last November, the Queer Spectrum Film Festival takes place from April 27th. To tell us all about it we are joined once again by organiser Pradeep Mahadeshawar and film maker Salvador Alejandro Gutierrez.21 years after its inception, Dublin's Gay Theatre Festival continues to go from strength to strength. Ahead of this years edition, founder Brian Merriman chats to us about how important the festival is to the community, how pieces are selected to appear in the line-up and what to expect when the...2024-04-2048 minQueeriosityEpisode 27 - Shout Out, Louise Lives Large and A Throwback to 2003Executive Director of @shoutout_ire Ruadhán Ó Críodáin (@ruadhanoc) chats to us about the incredible work Shout Out are doing including the promotion of inclusivity in schools, work places and sporting organisations. Carol Walsh and Sian Ní Mhúirí (@sian_ni_mhuiri) co writers of ‘Louise Lives Large’ cht to us about @tailoredfilmsie & @rte2’s newest teenage drama which features a diverse cast and LGBTQ+ storylines.Pádraig takes us back to an iconic year of TV debuts in this weeks Reeling In The Queers and we’re talking about this...2024-04-1348 minQueeriosityEpisode 26 - Jenny Maguire, Queen of The Warriors and The Eurovision BoycottWe are joined once again by the inspirational Jenny Maguire, co-organiser of Trans and Intersex Pride to chat about what she has planned when she takes to office in June following her successful election as President of Trinity College's Student Union.Graham Kelly, secretary of The Emerald Warriors, Dublin's LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club is in studio to chat about the club and how you can become involved as well as their iconic fundraiser, Queen of The Warriors taking place in The George on the 7th of April.James takes us back to the...2024-04-0642 minQueeriosityEpisode 25 - Irish Wish, We Consent and The Bears Are Back!With Pádraig on holiday, @dilwickremasinghe joins James for this week's Rainbow Roundup.Actor Rodrigo Ternevoy (@rodrigoternevoy) joins us to chat about his role in Netflix’s Lindsay Lohan ode to Oirishness and instant camp classic Irish Wish.Sarah Monaghan (@sarahmon10) project manager for the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s @weconsentirl programme chats about a new study into attitudes towards consent and the impact their progamme has had over its first year in operation.And with another successful Bear Feile under their belt, Tom and Mick from @dublinbearsevents pop by to talk to...2024-03-3042 minQueeriosityEpisode 24 - Morgan Rees, Neurodiversity Celebration Week and Dublin Pride Run 2024On this weeks show we are chat to the hilarious Morgan Rees ahead of his upcoming tour which includes a stop in Dublin’s Whelan’s on June 9th. To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week and the wonderful Sarah Murray @sarahjmurr joins us to speak about their experience growing up queer and autistic in Ireland. Natasha and Mark from @dublinfrontrunners tell us all about their wonderful club and their plans for this years #DublinPrideRun We also fan girl a little bit about this years Mother Bloc Party line up before giving you...2024-03-2345 minQueeriosityEpisode 23 - Queer Irish Historical Figures, Cork's LGBT Archive and a Cúpla Focail!In honour of St. Patrick's Day we are serving green, white and GOLD on this weeks Queeriosity.Conor Finn (@theconorfinn) joins Pádraig, fresh from The Oscars red carpet for this weeks Rainbow RoundUp.👨🏻🏫 Historian Anthony Delaney (@anthonydelaneyhistory) is in studio to give us a crash course in queer Irish historical figures.Founder of Cork's LGBT Archive Orla Egan (@orlaegan1) gives us an insight in to Cork’s LGBT archive and why it’s so important to honour the members of the community who went before us.Bláithín De Burca (@b...2024-03-1642 minQueeriosityEpisode 22 - Béar Féile 2024, Dublin's Small Trans Library and We're Feeling 2002On this week's Queeriosity we are also joined by Tom and Michael from @dublinbearsevents who are in to recruit James and tell us all about Béar Féile 2024.Dáire from @translibdub is in studio to tell us about Dublin’s Small Trans Library and it’s wonderful community as it continues to grow.Scandal galore in this week's Rainbow Round Up as we talk about RuPaul's new business venture and the fall of Queer Eye and on Reeling In The Queers Pádraig takes you on a journey back to 2002, when Nadine Coyle...2024-03-0943 minQueeriosityExtra Queer! Ellen Jennings and Daniel O'Boyle join us to discuss Eating Disorder Awareness WeekEllen Jennings and Daniel O'Boyle join us as Bodywhys.ie marks #EDAW2024.Ellen highlights the invaluable support and services that Bodywhys provide for people who might be struggling with eating or their body image as well as encouraging those with concern for a loved home that support is available.Daniel very bravely opens up about his own experience of having an eating disorder and how his recovery has enabled him to become proactive in sharing information that could help others.If you or someone you know might be struggling, you...2024-03-0214 minQueeriosityEpisode 21 - Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Le Cheile and Jedward (kinda)IAs @bodywhys marks Eating Disorder Awareness week, we are chatting to Ellen Jennings and Daniel O’Boyle about the prevalence of eating disorders within the community and the journey to recovery #EDAW2024David O'Carroll (@davidcarroll384) of @lecheilednd drops in to tell us more about the organisation behind the Ireland for All campaign and why it’s members feel it’s time to stand up for minority groups 🤝@jameso_hagan takes on Reeling In The Queers 2009 this week and recounts the birth of Irish icons Jedwards and @padraig_wmc leads this weeks Rainbow Round Up news stories, inc...2024-03-0245 minQueeriosityEpisode 20 - Victoria Secret, Dr. John Gilmore and Naughty Boy George!On the show this week, Victoria Secret (@victoriasecretdublin) tells us about her drag career and teases us about the line up for this year’s Pride Party which she hosts alongside @davina.devine in @vicar_st on the 28th of June.Dr. John Gilmore (@bouncyjohn22) is with us in studio for a chat about the need for a more inclusive healthcare system for LGBTQIA people.We chat about some of the biggest LGBTQ+ stories in the news in our Rainbow Round Up and fresh off the plane from New York, @padraig_wmc tells @jameso_haga...2024-02-2448 minQueeriosityEpisode 19 - Disrupt Disability Arts Festival, Ois O’Donoghue and GCN’s Alice LinehanGCN’s Alice Linehan fills in for our globetrotting Padraig to bring us through some of the biggest LGBTQI+ stories of the week, including Britney Spears coffee collab in aid of LGBTQ young people’s charity The Trevor Project.Aine O’Hara organiser of Disrupt Disability Arts Festival tells us all about the amazing festival programme filled with theatre, dance, literature, and visual arts.Ois O’Donoghue tells us about of Rock Bottom Saloon’s “Clyde Inside” which is premiering at Smock Alley Theatre as part of this year’s Scene + Heard Festival of new work....2024-02-1745 minQueeriosityEpisode 18 - Karen Dempsey and Feargh Curtis of Entheos.ie and Corks New LGBTQ+ VenueJen Bowler (@jens_journal24) Cork's saving grace and the get up and go behind @vibecork Corks new LGBTQ+ venue tells us all about the new queer space and what patrons can expectKaren Dempsey (@baldpriestess) and Feargh Curtis (@fearghc) of @entheos.ie are in studio to tell us all about their new podcast Re- Imagining Ceremonies and the meaningful work they do 🤍We bring you a deeper insight into some of this weeks LGBTQ+ stories in our Rainbow Round Up and James takes us back to the year Brokeback Mountain broke our hearts.2024-02-1044 minQueeriosityEpisode 17 - Anna Nolan, Basira Paigham and Trad Is Amach This week we are joined by Irish TV Royalty, @annanolan70 on queer representation in mainstream media.@paigham_basira joins speaks very openly about her home country, Afghanistan and seeking refuge in Ireland. We are also joined by Mick and Niall from @tradisamach for some live trad music and to learn more about the Inclusive traditional Irish music group!And as usual, we catch you up on the latest LGBTQ+ stories in our Rainbow Roundup!If you would like to reach out to Pádraig of James their social...2024-02-0352 minQueeriosityEpisode 16 - Paddy Crosbie, Anthony Kinahan and Oscar SNUBBERY!We are joined by the inspirational @paddycrosbie who shares an insight into caring for his late husband Derek, following his dementia diagnosis and his campaigning through the Dementia Carer’s Campaign Network @alzsocirlAnthony Kinahan (@antokinskywalker) is back with us this week to discuss his latest production of @unguardedplay which has just kicked off its national tour.Reeling In The Queers returns to the show and we’re taking us not so far back to 2018 and we chat about Oscar nominations, online safety for members of the community and David Norris' last day in the o...2024-01-2744 minQueeriosityEpisode 15 - Mother Mother, Rebecca Tallon De Havilland and The Shadow Report on LGBTI+ InclusionRyan of @mothermothermusic talks to us about their surge in popularity thanks to lockdown and their upcoming Dublin gigs.The fabulous @rebecca.tallon.de.havilland chats about her new TV show Second Chances on @virginmediaireland and being Ireland’s first out trans TV presenter.@padraig.rice of @lgbtireland_ie talks us through The Shadow Report of The #LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy published this week.🏆 We deep dive the Emmy’s in our Rainbow Roundup!If you would like to reach out to Pádraig of James their social media ha...2024-01-2045 minQueeriosityEpisode 14 - Cormac Todd, Fighting Fat Bias and Eurosong 2024This week are joined by @cormac_todd_ to chat about his latest single, “Don’t Call Me When I’m Famous.”Niamh Orbinski (@nutritionwithniamh) joins us to chat about diet culture and the pressure we put ourselves to have what perceived to be the perfect bodyConor Devitt (@esc_conor) from @eirevisionpodcast is in to give us a review of this year’s Eurosong entrants and we have lots of music and gay stuff to infiltrate your brain 🧠Contact Queeriosity by emailing queeriosity@dublinciyfm.ie or re...2024-01-1344 minQueeriosityEpisode 13 - Jenny Maguire, Conscious Connections and The Life and Times of Jackie ShaneThis week Jenny Maguire (@jennymaguir) of @transpridedublin in to talk us through being trans in Ireland today.Karina Murray of @consciousconnectionsie joins us to chat about the events they are running to better support the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ women and non binary people 🧘We take a pop culture approach to this weeks Rainbow RoundUp and feature stories about 3 wise gay icons and James profiles the life of the magnificent Jackie Shane in this weeks Reeling In The Queers.Contact Queeriosity by emailing queeriosity@dublinciyfm.ie or reac...2024-01-0647 minQueeriosityEpisode 12 - FionNew Year, New Me with Fionnuala Jay, First Fortnight Festival and Top and Flop Bops with Cian SullivanThis is a New Year’s Party like none other!We have extra special guest Fionnuala Jay to reflect on 2023 with us before we chat about resolutions for the next year! 👸🏼Maria (@mariaflemingdub and @saminthe.city (@samscollective) talk to us about the First Fortnight festival which kicks off next week and aims to remove the stigma associated with mental health.We are very excited to have Cian Sullivan (@sissythatpod) give us a crash course in 2023’s music and what’s gonna be hot or not in 2024.Music, chat and plenty...2023-12-3042 minQueeriosityEpisode 11 - Under The Mistletoe with Louise McSharry, LGBT Ireland and Midlands LGBT Project's Christmas Catch UpIt’s the Queeriosity Christmas Special!This week we are changing things up and getting silly with ICON @louisemcsharry for the season that’s in it! We discuss some of the biggest stories of 2023 and we share our controversial Christmas opinions 🎅🏽Adam McBride of @lgbtireland_ie joins us to chat about volunteering with the organisation and Christina Fitzharris from @midlandslgbt tells us about the work they do in supporting the queer community and their drop in Christmas zoom.Contact Queeriosity by emailing queeriosity@dublinciyfm.ie or reach out to Pádraig a...2023-12-2344 minQueeriosityEpisode 10 - Wren Dennehy, Rainbow Families and The Bolero!Wren Dennehy (@thewrenthewren) is in the studio for a chin wag and to tell us about The Quare Fellow in @abbeytheatredublin.Stephen Roberts (@steo_roberts) joins us to chat about his family’s surrogacy journey and the importance of diverse family family representation.@padraig_wmc gives you a deep dive into 1984 including a Super Bowl Fiasco and @jameso_hagan takes on this weeks mystery bop.News, chats and music galore plus some fangirling over Paul Mescal and Andrew ScottContact Queeriosity by emailing queeriosity@dublinciyfm.ie or reach o...2023-12-1646 minQueeriosityEpisode 9 - Shaun Dunne, Miss Taken and Miss Roots and Jessica Simpson's Iconic Body WashThis week we’re chatting with @shaundunnagram, co-director of the stunning ‘How To Tell A Secret’ after it was released on Netflix last week.@iammisstaken @missroots drop in to tell us about The Big Gay Christmas Quiz in @thebernardshaw on December 15th in aid of @lgbtireland_ie.We have our Rainbow Roundup, camp Christmas classics and James takes us back to 2004 when The X Factor became a Saturday night institution and Jessica Simpson completed a questionable assignment!Contact Queeriosity by emailing queeriosity@dublinciyfm.ie or reach out to Pádraig and James on...2023-12-0945 minQueeriosityEpisode 8 - Dil Wickremasinghe, Jose Galang of Golly Gosh and Spotify WrappedDil Wickremasinghe, founder of @insight_matters is chatting to James in the aftermath of the riots which took place in Dublin last week.Pádraig chats to Jose Galang @cococholo about serving looks, the rise in popularity of preloved clothing and @gollygoshdublin.We take it back to another one of our @Eurovision glory years when Niamh Kavanagh left no crumbs on the stage in Milstreet and we have a roundup of your latest queer news stories, laughs and great tunes inspired by our own @spotifyuk wrapped 🎵Contact Queeriosity by emailing queeriosity@du...2023-12-0247 minQueeriosityEpisode 7 - Mammies for Trans Rights, Fearghal Curtis and The Reunion You've Been Waiting ForWe’re back to how things should be this week as James resumes his position in front of the mic and Padraig has someone to rip into 👏🏻This week Pádraig chats to Mammies about what drives them to stand up for members of the community. This is true allyship!The incredibly talented Fearghal Curtis joins the lads to chat about The Curtis Cabaret: Christmas Extravaganza happening in The Sugar Club, Dublin on December 3rd.James gives us Saturday Night Fever vibes in Reeling In The Queers an...2023-11-2548 minQueeriosityEpisode 6 - Annie Hoey on David Norris' Retirement, The Queer Spectrum Film Festival and A Mystery Bop Flop With James still on study leave and rumours flying that he could be at a gathering of bears somewhere sunny Pádraig is back in studio with another stellar line up.Producer Megan steps out of the sound booth and into the studio to discuss this weeks news in our Rainbow Roundup and she sticks around as Pádraig educates her on all things queer from the year he came out.Senator Annie Hoey joins us by phone to discuss the legacy that Senator David Norris leaves in his retirement to sunnier skies af...2023-11-1848 minQueeriosityEpisode 5 - Pj Kirby, Ariana Grindr and Dedicated Queer Spaces with Patrick GoulievThis week Pádraig is left to hold the fort while James takes a break to study for his masters in being sickening!Pj joins Pádraig to cover this weeks queer related news stories that caught their eye in this week's Rainbow Round Up before sharing his experience of moving back to Dublin after 10 years in London. Pj also challenges Pádraig to guess his chosen queer anthem to play you into the rest of your weekend.The STUNNING Ariana Grindr pops into the studio to talk about her drag career, her sti...2023-11-1147 minQueeriosityEpisode 4 - ILGA Europe's Annual Conference, Movember with Gaylgeoirí and We Get So Emotional, Baby!On this weeks show Pádraig Rice of LGBT Ireland jpins James and Pádraig fresh from the ILGA Annual Conference which took place in Ljubljana last week. Pádraig tells us about the important role ILGA plays in promoting equal rights across Europe, the value in meeting activists from other countries and the work being done to get Ireland to the top spot on the Rainbow Map;Cian Griffin AKA @Gaygeoirí pops in to talk a little bit about men's mental health and suicide awareness ahead of an amazing fundraising event he's hosting in Street 66.2023-11-0547 minQueeriosityExtra Queer! Eileen Leahy from Aisteach - Ireland's Queer Housing Co-Operative - Full InterviewWe love all things Extra!Listen to the full interview James and Pádraig did with Eileen Leahy of Aisteach, Ireland's Queer Housing Co-Op.Eileen explains what a co housing co- op is, the research going into creating a queer housing co-op in Dublin and how it could be rolled out across the country in all walks of life as a means to alleviate the housing crisis.For more information, check out Aisteach.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2817 minQueeriosityEpisode 3 - Ireland's Queer Housing Co-Op, Outhouse's Art Auction and Dolly Parton's BoobsThis week James and Pádraig are joined by Eileen Leahy of Aisteach - Ireland's Queer Housing Co-Op to chat about the work the group have been doing to establish co-operative living in Ireland as a means to provide a safe home for people in the queer communityOisin O'Reilly from Outhouse chats about Outhouse's Art Auction which raises vital funds for the organisationPádraig takes on Reeling In The Queers this week, taking it back to the year that Dolly Parton was honoured by having a sheep named after her and he...2023-10-2847 minQueeriosityExtra Queer! Full Interview with Beryl OhasJames and Pádraig welcomed LGBTQ advocate and journalist, Beryl Ohas to the studio for a candid chat on growing up as a queer person in Kenya before seeking asylum in IrelandBeryl opens up about her childhood and the struggles for members of the queer community which still exist in Kenya today.She shares how she came to her decision to move to Ireland with the help of an unlikely ally, her husband whom her family arranged a marriage with.Beryl talks about the process of seeking asylum, what c...2023-10-2119 minQueeriosityEpisode 2 - Beryl Ohas, Viktor Complex and The Lowest Point In Meryl Streep's CareerThis week James and Pádraig are joined by the GALAS Person of The Year, Beryl Ohas. Beryl opens up about her journey from a queer kid from Kenya to becoming a celebrated advocate in Ireland and how we can all work towards empowering the BIPOC queer community.Viktor Complex joins the show to give an insight into what is like as a drag king on the Galway scene. Viktor shares how they were a product of the pandemic, embracing their disability and how an attack they suffered last summer will not deter them from continuing t...2023-10-2146 minQueeriosityEpisode 1 - Brendan Courtney, Quintessence Theatre and Cleveland's Most Famous FrockJames and Pádraig introduce Queeriosity before diving straight in to discuss the latest news from the LGBTQ community around the world. They discuss trans representation on Big Brother, The GALA awards and the threat to the LGBTQ people living in Turkey.Brendan Courtney joins the show to chat about about his life, advocacy for the community and whether or not we can expect to see an Off The Rails reboot any time soon!Anthony Kinahan from Quintessence Theatre joins the pair to chat about their production of 'The Curious Case of Albert C...2023-10-1647 min