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What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 72 - We Three QueensWTOQ?! Ep 72 - We Three QueensRecorded Thursday 18th December 2025The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room for a Yuletide special with guest presenter Peter Baker (hot of the stage from MoulinScrooge) squeezing in beside Bernie, while Tommy dials in remotely like the Ghost of Wi-Fi Yet To Come.Together they unwrap the queer chaos of midwinter: ancient role-reversals, festive misrule, and why December turns even the most sensible Queer into a candle-hoarding theatre kid. There’s also chat about the film Pillion, plus all the seasonal essentials in Qu...
2025-12-2055 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 71 - What's with the attitude?!WTOQ?! Ep 71 – What's with the attitude?!Recorded Tuesday 28th October 2025In this special Day of the Dead episode, the Old Queens are visiting the Ghosts of Attitudes past as they delve into a vintage issue of the gay lifestyle mag from 1996 and chat about it's tone and style and how it reflected 90's Queer life and how things have changed.Bernie also chats to the cast of Jack Off the Beanstalk Drag Panto and all the campery that that entails - more information and tickets can be had from the link be...
2025-11-011h 04What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 70 - Gardens, Snails and Treacherous TalesWTOQ?! Ep 70 – Gardens, Snails and Treacherous TalesRecorded Thursday 9th October 2025The Old Queens are cultivating Queerness in their royal garden this episode.Tommy & Bernie are talking all things Queer in nature sharing some gossip with award winning garden designer Plant Jane Porter.https://www.plantyprojects.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/plantyjane/Hot topics include Royality, The Traitors, sides and Angel hair along with the usual hot Quandaries for the Queens of Agony to answer.In a divided world lets co...
2025-10-111h 00What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 69 - The Teaches of QuichesWTOQ?! Episode 69 - The Teaches of QuichesRecorded Tuesday 27th August 2025The Old Queens are finally back in the Throne Room by popular demand.Answering Queer lifeQuandaries like why is Pride season in Britain so long? Will too many Magnums Kill you? And can you get through a whole screening of Sex and the City 2?Also joining them to help answer these Quandaries and more, is the flantastic Quiches Lorraine AKA Stef Graham, they talk about Pride, Pastries. fillings and more!https://www.instagram.com/quicheslorraine_/
2025-09-061h 05What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 68 - Pridal QueensWTOQ?! Episode 68 - Pridal QueensRecorded Tuesday 25th June 2024The just talk edit of the WTOQ?! Show.For a finale episode before their summer break, Tommy & Bernie are all Pridal in the Throne Room, delving into the rich tapestry of Pride history. Putting a spotlight on Bristol Pride, DTYM, Murder He Didn't Write, Bitch Pride, and QueerVision! With some special guest voices spilling the T on these sizzling events.In the Queens of Agony segment, brace yourself for some of the Queeriest Quandaries yet.Tune in...
2024-06-301h 02What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 67 - Dial Up Dates & Voguing FatesWTOQ?! Episode 67 - Dial Up Dates & Voguing FatesRecorded Tuesday 28th May 2024The just talk edit of the WTOQ?! Show.The Old Queens are inadvertently transported back to the 1990's via the Queer slip stream. Bernie & Tommy explore inventions, culture, and Queer life in the ultimate decade of the last century.The striking and talented Queen of the Tower of Song, Emily Breeze sends a message from the future to give their take on 90's life.And todays Quandaries tackle past regrets, gym cruises, threesome...
2024-06-021h 13What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 66 - Honey Trapped!WTOQ?! Episode 66 - Honey Trapped!Recorded Saturday 20th April 2024The just talk edit of the WTOQ?! Show.The Old Queens are Honey Trapped in the Throne Room this episode as they explore the history of Queer Honey Traps in the cabinet of Queeriosities.The eminent writer & director Neil Bartlett OBE is the archival interview revisited in this episode.(You can hear the full interview with Neil in our regular WTOQ?! Podcast Ep 23 – Queens of the Unexpected.)And all the Quandaries have an air of...
2024-04-281h 08What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 65 - Spring Queens!WTOQ?! Episode 65 - Spring Queens!Recorded Saturday 22nd March 2024In this podcast edit of the WTOQ?! Show - which has 10% more talk than the music edition.Spring is sprunging in the Throne Room and Tommy and Bernie are exploring Queer Spring celebrations in the cabinet of Qeeriousities, and some gay birthdays including Dirk Bogarde.Then the Old Queens are joined by the witty and wonderful poet Leilah King who talks about her new published collection of verse We are Hungry for Androgyny (available via the link below) how...
2024-03-311h 12What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 64 - The AI ExQueerienceWTOQ?! Episode 64 - The AI ExQueerienceRecorded Saturday 5th March 2024Resistance is futile as the Old Queens interface with AI for this episode. Bernie & Tommy are transported back to ancient Japan shogun style when they enter the Cabinet of Queeriosities, They also revisit a classic interview with gorgeous comedian and actor David Mills who talks about seedy bookstores, how comedy advanced hisacting career, plus the the film Florence Foster Jenkins which he stared alongside with Meryl Streep. And of course, th...
2024-03-231h 00What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 63 - Gods, poets & nose hair clippersWTOQ?! Episode 63 - Gods, poets & nose hair clippersRecorded Saturday 17th February 2024The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room in this podcast cut of their radio show. Even though the music is cut out, Tommy and Bernie are still in fine voice with their own brand of squiffy Queer chat light-heartedly looking at Queer life Quandaries at a certain age.This episode there are some Valentine's woes and some Grindr gripes, a visit to the Cabinet of Queeriosities to look at some Queer Ancient Gods and...
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What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 62 - Full of Christmas Queer!WTOQ?! Episode 62 - Full of Christmas Queer!Recorded Monday 4th December 2023The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room ready to spread all the Queermas Cheer! Tommy and Bernie delve deep into the Cabinet of Queeriosities to find the origins of Christmas in the Roman festival of Saturnalia.And you can hear them munching on treats in a seasonal Shnack Out of It!And as ever ther are interesting and lude Quandaries in the Queens of Agony section.So, join Tommy and Bernie for...
2023-12-1057 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 61 - Springer SpecialWTOQ?! Episode 61 - Springer SpecialRecorded Friday 14th April 2023The Old Queens are back for a spring special - Jump into the Throne Room with Tommy & Bernie for another blast of their own brand of squiffy Queer chat. Shnack Out of It is back. Plus a new feature Hypochondriac’s Corner! They also chat about a possessed television.Thn they are joined by the beautiful Queer circus artist and performance maker Sadiq Ali, who talks about his latest show The Chosen Haram which is touring now. Sadiq shares how he devised thi...
2023-04-1659 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 60 - Lonely this QueermasWTOQ?! Episode 60 - Lonely this QueermasRecorded Wednesday 14th December 2022It's a bit lonely in the Throne Room this Queermas as none of our guests turned up for our party. However not deterred The Old Queens muster up some Queermas Cheer and chat about the Traitors TV Show, Christmas traditions and unusual Yuletide fayre from around the world all as they are Shnacking Out on snack from their usual supermarket haunt.Quandaries in the Queens of Agony section include matching on Tinder with a work colleague, preferring romance over sex, not...
2022-12-1856 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 59 - Ménage à Everything!WTOQ?! Episode 59 - Ménage à Everything!Recorded Thursday 24th November 2022As we are on the cusp of the Festive season the Old Queens talk about how Christmas can be a difficult time for Queer people and what we can do to make the Yuletide Gayer! They also talk about Dickie Beau's phenomenal show SHOWMANISM.Then Tommy and Bernie are joined in the Throne Room by Caleb Parkin former Bristol City Poet and self-pronounced day-glo Queero techno eco poet. Together they talk about his work Poetry, the theraputic value of writing and be...
2022-11-271h 15What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 58 - Doing The CharlestonWTOQ?! Ep 58 - Doing the CharlestonRecorded Wednesday 9th November 2022 The Old Queens are back (after an extra week’s break) lounging in the Throne room to talk Cleaning, TV, Grindr and loving your own body image.Then they go all highbrow as they are joined by the Wonderful Darren Clarke the great curator of Charleston house which was home to the Bloomsbury Set. Together they talk about the house, its Queer historical inhabitants in particular Duncan Grant and how a recent gift of his erotic drawings saved Charleston from ending in...
2022-11-111h 06What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 58 - Doing The Charleston TrailerThe wonderful Darren Clarke curator of Charleston House joins Tommy & Bernie in the Throne Room in Episode 58 - Doing The Charleton - Released Sunday 13th November 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1100 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 57 - Specific RimWTOQ?! Ep 57 - Pecific RimRecorded Monday 17th October 2022 Tommy is back in the Throne room with Bernie and there gorgeous and talented special guest is Dickie Beau. Together they talk about his new theatre piece SHOWMANISM which will be at the Ustinov Studio in Bath from 11th Nov to 10th Dec this year. Other topics covered are the transcendence of theatre performances, Molly Houses, Oscar WIld, Quentin Crisp, Neil Gaiman and so much more At the Top of the show Bernie and Tommy discuss thi...
2022-10-231h 15What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 57 - Specific Rim TrailerThe Fabulouse Dickie Beau joins Tommy & Bernie in the Throne Room in Episode 57 Released Sunday 23rd October 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2100 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 56 - The Dorking CockWTOQ?! Ep 56 - The Dorking CockRecorded Wednesday 5th October 2022 Bernie is the only Old Queen in the Throne Room this episode but Tommy's definitely there in spirit and never fear his very high slingbacks arefilled by honorary Old Queen the great Peter Baker who zooms in from Majorca to be our special guest/presenter for this episode. Together Bernie & Peter discuss Majorca’s gay scene, La Veneno, The Dahmer tv series, shame and this article on Bottoming by Alexander Cheves:https://www.out.com...
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What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Episode 55 - All Clapped Out!WTOQ?! Ep 55 - All Clapped Out!Recorded Wednesday 22nd September 2022The Old Queens are finally back in the Throne Room as they navigate their first episode in nine months to celebrate their 3rd Birthday!Topics of discussion this episode are the writings of Lytton Strachey the infamous Queer writer of the Bloomsbury set.Then they are joined by Sexual Health Advisor and Therapist Nate Speare to discuss and normalise the interesting and slightly squeamish subject of STI's.And there are a whole stack of Queer Quandaries for...
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What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 54- DethronedWTOQ?! Ep 54 - DethronedRecorded February 2021Unfortunately due to current circumstances we couldn't bring you the planned Yuletide episode this year. However we have a special gift for you...Ever wondered what happens at the after pod party? Well you are exclusively invited to our first and only episode (So far) of Dethroned with the gorgeous John Thomas on general release for the first time.So travel back in time to February 2021 and hear John, Tommy & Bernie have more candid chat on parties, "It's a Sin", LGBTQ spaces and so much m...
2022-03-3153 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 53 - What, JUST those Old Queens?!WTOQ?! Ep 53 - What, JUST those Old Queens?!Recorded Wednesday 1st December 2021The Old Queens are doing it Old School in the Throne Room as they navigate this episode without a special guest. To compensate for this some of our favourite features are back!Tommy & Bernie enter the murky depths of the Cabinet of Queeriosities to seek out the top period drama Queer films to check out this season.Then they get their tentacles into a fishy Shnack Out of It!!Finally in a slightly extended Queens of Agony...
2021-12-1253 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 52 - Just the Tip..WTOQ?! Ep 52 - Just the Tip...Recorded Tuesday 23 November 2021 It's all getting a bit festive in the Throne Room as Bernie & Tommy chat about when Harry met Santa and kick off Advent with a seasonal Shnack Out Of it!When Harry met SantaThen the sweet and sexy Harry Clayton Wright joins the Old Queens to talk "Sex Education", "You Otter Know" and so much more. Harry also joins in answering Quandaries including when to invest in a date, how do you define friends with benefits, what makes good sex and r...
2021-11-281h 12What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 51 - Secrets, Kagools and Dame Denchy RulesWTOQ?! Ep 51 - Secrets, Kagools and Dame Denchy RulesRecorded Thursday 4th November 2021 Meanwhile back in the Throne room, Tommy and Bernie are talking about straight identifying men having sex with men, as you do , and how personal identity is effected by sexual identity.Then the Old Queens are joined by accomplished writer and all round gorgeous person Karen McLeod who talks about her books, her early career, how the events of her past have informed her adulthood and how her alter ego Barbara Brownskirt came into existence. http://www.karenmcleod.co...
2021-11-141h 18What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 50 - Plan BWTOQ?! Ep 50 - Plan BRecorded Monday 25th October 2021 It's all getting rather spooky in the Throne Room for this years Halloween special.Tommy and Bernie discuss The spirits and how ghosts share many attributes with the Queer community. Then the Old Queens crumble for the fabulous Lorraine Bowen - who discusses her career, her move to Eastbourne and even serenades Tommy and Bernie with a few international tunes.https://lorrainebowen.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/lorrainebowen707/https://www.tiktok.com/@crumbleladyLorraine then j...
2021-10-311h 11What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 49 - An Affair to DismemberWTOQ?! Ep 49 - An Affair to DismemberRecorded Wednesday 12th October 2021 Tommy and Bernie are rightly or wrongly are talking affairs, aperitifs and croquets in the first half of our episode.Then they are joined by Queer performer, activist, researcher, Queer tours of London guide and host - the fantastic Dan de la Motte, who enlightens us on the inspiration for some of his work, some of the stories he's discovered on his Queer tours and his love of ITV, Harry Hill and Michael Barrymore.https://www.instagram.com/dandelamotte/
2021-10-171h 12What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 48 - Behind the ”masc”WTOQ?! Ep 48 - Behind the "masc"Recorded Wednesday 29th September 2021 The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room, for Season 5 and celebrating the podcast's 2nd anniversary and being a finalist in the Peoples Choice Podcast Awards.Tommy and Bernie discuss what they did in their summer break and unpick the term "Masc" and why it's a problematic term to use in our community - and the oppressive history that it is loaded with.Then the Old Queens are joined IRL by Dr Andy Haig-Ferguson, health & clinical psychologist and also drag p...
2021-10-031h 132021-07-0500 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 47 - Break ups with RosieWTOQ?! Ep 47 - Break ups with RosieRecorded Thursday 1st July 2021 For the final episode of this season the Old Queens discuss self isolation, triple purpose slippers, the moving new film Supernova and Bernie quizzes Tommy on his understanding of Queer lingo with entries from The Queens English - the LGBTQIA+ dictionary of lingo and colloquial phrases by Chloe O Davies...Then the fabulous Rosie Wilby joins Tommy & Bernie in the Throne room to talk all things relationship themed and her new book The Break Up Monologues and her podcast of the same n...
2021-07-041h 14What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 46 - Yumbo Spacials & Accidental FacialsWTOQ?! Ep 46 - Yumbo Spacials & Accidental FacialsRecorded Wednesday 9 June 2021 For the penultimate episode of this season Tommy & Bernie are dreaming of sun, sea, sand and sex, with a love letter to the big pink flower of Gran Canaria, the Queer Mecca that is the Yumbo centre and it's cornucopia of LGBTQ+ delights. And with kind permission from the lovely Lorrain Bowen we play her joyous track on the said centre. Then the Old Queens are joined by the witty, intelligent and oh so sexy Scott Flashheart from the multi award winning Probably tr...
2021-06-201h 19What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 45 - Leopard print bikiniWTOQ?! Ep 45 - Leopard print bikiniRecorded Thursday 27 May 2021It showbiz all the way this episode as Bernie & Tommy delve into the sometimes not so secret life of Cary Grant and his affairs with Randolph Scott amongst others.Then the beautiful and compelling Anna Goodman from Abstrakt publicity, who talks about her work, her unusual career path and how she grew up with Queer culture from and early age.http://www.abstraktpublicity.co.uk/Then the Duchess and the Old Queens tackle Quandaries together as they travel to the...
2021-06-061h 14What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 44 - Bottom Notes, Middle Notes & Top NotesWTOQ?! Ep 44 - Bottom Notes, Middle Notes & Top NotesRecorded Wednesday 12 May 2021This episode Tommy & Bernie are really bringing it to the runway. Starting with a brief history & guide to the New York Ballroom scene. Then they learn how it was first hand from the vivacious Les Child. Hot off his recent appearance on "Glow Up!" the dancer, choreographer and voguing pioneer, has had the likes of Eartha Kitt to the Rolling Stones rely on his movement expertise - he has also run a company of voguers and choreographed for musical theatre (Boy George’s Tab...
2021-05-231h 02What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 43 - The New Girl, Gongs & Pleasing Yourself All Month Long!WTOQ?! Ep 43 - The New Girl, Gongs & Pleasing Yourself All Month Long!Recorded Thursday 5 May 2021Tommy and Bernie chat about the benefits of self love during International Masturbation month and the life of late great Olympia Dukakis.Then they are joined by journalist, author and performer the wonderful Rhyannon Styles who talks about her two books (THE NEW GIRL: A TRANS GIRL TELLS IT LIKE IT IS and Help! I'm Addicted: A Trans Girl's Self-Discovery and Recovery) the process of writing them, sobriety and Gong baths! http://rhyannonstyles.com/...
2021-05-091h 07What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 42 -All Dolled Up!WTOQ?! Ep 42 -All Dolled Up!Recorded Wednesday 15 April 2021Tommy and Bernie are back in the Throne Room chatting the loosening of lockdown, the passing of famous figures and we have the return of What, that Really Old Queen?! as they celebrate the fabulousness of Monty Rock AKA Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes, who charmed chatshow audiences with his Queerness and claims he invented reality TV as he was the first star to be famous for doing nothing.https://youtu.be/FdkhViXqnSkThen the Old Queens are joined by the amazingly prolific artist and collagist...
2021-04-181h 07What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 41 - Ishtar, Eggs & Kinky SexWTOQ?! Ep 41 - Ishtar, Eggs & Kinky SexRecorded Thursday 1st April 2021The Bunnies are hopping and the chocolate eggs are popping in our special Easter episode.Tommy and Bernie talk Easter crafts and discover how Queer this holiday is by delving into the Cabinet of Queeriousities.Then they are joined by special guest the beautiful Natasha Broad who works in health promotion for a HIV and sexual health charity and helps to run a gender and sexuality project for LGBTQ+ young people. She talks HIV awareness, Queer spaces, here new intergenerational p...
2021-04-041h 11What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 40 - Ooh Hello Duckie!WTOQ?! Ep 40 - Ooh Hello Duckie!Recorded Friday 12th March 2021As we launch into our 40's Tommy & Bernie discuss ageism, a royal scandal and a neighbor's taste in ice cream.Joining them in the Throne Room is extra special guest the wonderful Simon Casson co-founder and producer of Duckie, the iconic Queer cabaret club night which is celebrating 25 years this year. They talk about inspiration for the club nights origins, Pontins and The Posh Club which are Duckie events for the over 60's.https://www.duckie.co.uk/Plus the Queer...
2021-03-141h 04What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 39 - Babs, Pulses & BeansWTOQ?! Ep 39 - Babs, Beans & PulsesRecorded Friday 19th February 2021Bernie & Tommy are joined by the gorgeous, amazing comedian, actor and author Scott Capurro this episode - who zooms in from sunny San Francisco.https://scottcapurro.com/Topics up for discussion in the Throne Room this episode are double Drag Race, British Bootleg Sex, Barbra Streisand, stand up, improve, live shows, zoom shows, phrases you hate on dating apps and what's that one song that will always get you on the dance floor.So joins us as we hold c...
2021-02-211h 12What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 38 - It's a Scone!WTOQ?! Ep 38 - It's a Scone!Recorded Monday 1st February 2021The Old Queens are back after their mid-season break, to talk lock-down 3, cheese scones, Liz Hurley's breasts and edge play.Then the gorgeous John Thomas is back in the throne room to chat about the TV sensation "It's a Sin", national HIV testing week and so much more.https://www.tht.org.uk/news/how-you-can-get-involved-national-hiv-testing-week-2021This episodes quandaries for the Queens of Agony include how to keep your individuality in a long term relationship, do same position couples work...
2021-02-031h 08What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 37 - Zoom into Queermas!WTOQ?! Ep 37 - Zoom into Queermas!Recorded Tuesday 22nd December 2020It's a special Queermas episode as it's the season and joining Bernie & Tommy in the Throne Room via Zoom is a posse of some of their Queer family Robbie, Matthew & Ryan to help bring some good cheer in this Quarantine Christmas.The Cabinet of Queeriosities is dusted off so we can discover the Pagan origins of Christmas celebrations and how it may be Queerer than you think. We use our imaginations for a special Shnack Out Of It!Plus there's laugh's...
2020-12-241h 12What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 36 - Smell Me Bi Your NippleWTOQ?! Ep 36 - Smell Me Bi Your NippleRecorded Tuesday 8th December 2020This episode Tommy and Bernie discuss a question of Bi erasure pointed at them from a previous episode, Porn for OAP's and their sexual needs and something sweet is chomped on in Schnack Out Of It!Then they are joined in the Throne room by a former benefits supervisor at the Charing Cross jobcentre, muse of Lucian Frued and author of Leigh Bowery: The life and times of an Icon, Sue Tilly. Together they discuss her life drawing classes, her friendship...
2020-12-131h 07What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 35 - Chopin logs & rigorous snogsWTOQ?! Ep 35 - Chopin logs & rigorous snogsRecorded Thursday 26th November 2020 Back in the throne room again, Tommy and Bernie discuss Chopin, Susan Bartsch on top, Fraudsters, freezers & Firemen and something about City Otters & huge withdrawals...Then there is the return of Shnack Out of It! Which is cracking and jerkin us all the way to the break.The Old Queens are then joined by a world-renowned artist who works in performance, choreography and live art - the intelligent, insightful and beautiful Jo Bannon. Who discusses her many works and a r...
2020-11-291h 24What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 34 - Kylie, Dribbles & Tinder FizzlesWTOQ?! Ep 34 - Kylie, Dribbles & Tinder Fizzles Recorded Thursday 12th November 2020 We are back to our usual format for this episode as Tommy & Bernie discuss bubbles and Kylie and then head to the American section of the Cabinet of Queeriousities. Then joining them in the Throne Room is the Queen of Improve himself Peter Baker who discusses his runaway online murder mystery success Sherlock in Homes and his upcoming online Panto with Tommy Streaming Beauty. More information and tickets for Both shows can be booked via the links below. https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/sherlock-in-homeshttps://bristololdvic.org.uk/wh...
2020-11-151h 08What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 33 - Dark Tales & Queer Veils...WTOQ?! Ep 33 - Dark Tales & Queer Veils...Recorded Tuesday 27th October 2020In this special Halloqueen episode Tommy & Bernie delve into the depths of the Cabinet of Queeriosities to uncover Queer tropes in gothic horror literature and film. Joining them in the Throne room to chat over the cauldron is award winning editor, Queer & Horror film maker Darren Flaxston. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1424824/Together they talk through ten of the Queerest horror movies of all time that can scare the willies out of you. They also have time to talk through some d...
2020-10-311h 11What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 32 Watch Out For SplintersWTOQ?! Ep 32 Watch Out For SplintersRecorded Tuesday 13th October 2020The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room for your fortnightly does of squiffy Queer chat.This week they are joined by the gorgeous Joey Hateley - The Gender Joker.https://twitter.com/genderjokerhttp://www.transactiontheatre.co.uk/profile/4563817358The Cabinet Of Queeriosities is creaked open to bring you surprising and unusual fact from our sometimes forgotten Queer historyTopics discussed this week, in and out of the Queens of Agony section, are gender, art, w...
2020-10-181h 10What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 31 - The Cabinet of QueeriositiesWTOQ?! Ep 31 - The Cabinet of Queeriosities Recorded Monday 28 Sept 2020 WTOQ?! Is back with its official start to season 3 and our 1 year anniversary episode...Bernie & Tommy are all set to continue sharing their own brand of squiffy Queer chat as they open their cabinet of Queeriosities...Plus this week's special guest is the dashing David Stuart - who devised the term chemsex and the world's first chemsex support services. He's an activist, social support worker, harm reductionist and therapist. He shares his amazing and emotional story with the Old Queens and ru...
2020-10-041h 15What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 30 - Pride, Priti & PoppersWTOQ?! Ep 30 - Pride, Priti & PoppersRecorded Friday 28 Aug 2020This special Bristol Pride 2020 episode Tommy and Bernie are Joined by Mr Bristol Pride himself Daryn Carter to discuss all the online events happening this month.Priti Patel & poppers are also on the agenda along with the erased LGBTQ+ history and prejudice against Queer people that's been happening through the ages and why Pride is as important in 2020 as it has ever been. Inspired by the documentary "Before Homosexuals"http://beforehomosexuals.com/ Bernie treats Daryn and Tommy to a round o...
2020-09-061h 15What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 29 - A Quarantine QuandaryWTOQ?! Ep 29 - A Quarantine QuandaryRecorded Friday 17 July 2020In the final episode of this season Tommy and Bernie are actually in the same roome and reunited with their invited audience from their Yuletide special. The Birchess, Chuckles, Matthew and Robbie join in to discuss medieval gays and the hanky code or flagging.In Queens of agony they discuss finding your 2nd boyfriend, flaky dates, what is Grindr and are sex toys alive in the Toy Story universe amongst other things.So please join the Old Queens for one more final...
2020-07-191h 05What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 28 - We're GUN-ing for you!WTOQ?! Ep 28 - We're GUN-ing for you! Recorded Friday 3rd July 2020 In the penultimate episode of the season Tommy & Bernie discuss the life and times of the amazing Mrs Shufflewick AKA Rex Jameson in What that Really Old Queen?! Plus, the history of sex and love with automatons in What that Old Kink?! Costume designer & advocate the absolutely fabulous Pam Tait joins the Queens in the throne room to discuss her work in theatre, TV & Film including titles like Queer as Folk and Beautiful Thing. Finally, the Queens of Agony discuss listeners Quandaries of can an i...
2020-07-121h 10What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 27 - Little Red CorvetteWTOQ?! Ep 27 - Little Red CorvetteRecorded Friday 26th June 2020This episode Tommy and Bernie chat to the fabulous writer, historian, programme-curator and performer Edson Burton. He talks about statues, BLM, re-evaluating some historical heroes and Prince.https://twitter.com/edsonburtonBallet dancer & choreographer Alvin Ailey is the subject of What, that Really Old Queen?!https://www.alvinailey.org/And the Queens of Agony discuss inherited bad traits, texts from ex's and the pitfalls of social media.So won't you enter the throne room and help us hold court...
2020-07-051h 10What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 26 - Dans Les DerrièresWTOQ?! Ep 26 - Dans Les DerrièresRecorded Tuesday 23rd June 2020The Old Queens head straight to the bottom in this episode as Tommy & Bernie go deep and chat about scat as this episodes Kink Curiosity - and then they are joined by Jack & Mark who are the social media sensation Museum Bums!https://www.instagram.com/museumbums/https://twitter.com/museumbums/https://twitter.com/QHForumThen the throne room rumps tackle the Quandaries presented to the Queens of Agony on going from a bottom to a top, should we all walk around n...
2020-06-2858 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 25 - Glorious QueerdomWTOQ?! Ep 25 - Glorious Queerdom Recorded Friday 12 June 2020 Joining Tommy and Bernie in the throne room is award-winning activist, performer and writer Dan Glass. They discuss his latest book "United Queerdom" which was released this month and his Queer activism work.For more info on Dan his website is: https://www.theglassishalffull.co.uk/And you can buy his book here: https://www.zedbooks.net/shop/book/united-queerdom/The Old Queens discuss lockdown bubbles, the curse of printers and the fantastic career of Kenneth Williams as he is What, that Really Old Queen?! This...
2020-06-211h 09What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 24 - Don't it make my brown eyes BeauEp 24 - Don't it make my brown eyes BeauRecorded Friday 5th June 2020This Episode Tommy and Bernie are joined in throne room by writer, performer, star of stage & screen the deliciously delightful Dickie Beau!There’s a whirlwind tour of the history of homosexuality in Japan discussed in What, that Old Kink?! And the life, loves & money of the L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt is the salacious subject of What, that Really Old Queen?Dickie throws in his two penneth with Queens of Agony and listeners Quandaries over sex shame...
2020-06-141h 02What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 23 – Queens of the UnexpectedWTOQ?! Ep 23 – Queens of the UnexpectedRecorded Friday 29th May 2020This Episode Tommy & Bernie play a last round Kink My Bluff for a while. The fantastic Tommy Baptiste is the subject of What, that Really Old Queen?! And the Old Queens were supremely honoured to have writer, director and Unexpected Queen Supreme Neil Bartlett, OBE joining them in the throne room. They discuss his books, plays, the pandemic and the state of the UK.Neil also joins in with the Queens of agony and his sage advice and forthright discussion is not...
2020-06-071h 11What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 22 – Let's Get QuizzicalWTOQ?! Ep 22 – Let's Get Quizzical Recorded Friday 22nd May 2020Well there are 3 Queens a Queening this episode as the captivating Carl Harrison from Camp Fit joins Tommy & Bernie for this episode of squiffy Queer chat.https://www.facebook.com/campfitwithcarl/They are faking it with What, that really Old Queen?! As they dip into the life of Elmyr de Hory. Kink my bluff will make you quizzical with its obscure kinky words. And as always take the advice in the Queens of Agony section with a pinch of salt or sugar or w...
2020-05-311h 07What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 21 – Tutti FruttiesWTOQ?! Ep 21 – Tutti FruttiesRecorded Friday 15th May 2020This episode Tommy and Bernie play another classy round of Kink my Bluff live on Instagram. The chequered life of the fabulous Little Richard is the subject of What, that Really Old Queen?!Our super special guest is the Glambassador himself, the one and only Boogaloo Stu who takes his throne next to the Old Queens and chitchats about his career, kill room, and the colourful fabric he’s just bought on Etsy. https://boogaloostu.co.ukAnd the Queens of Agony gives advice...
2020-05-241h 11What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 20 - Take Back Your KinkWTOQ?! Ep 20 - Take Back Your KinkRecorded Friday 9th May 2020This episode Tommy and Bernie play another classy round of Kink my Bluff live on Instagram. They open the closets on America’s west coast as we delve into the Netflix series Hollywood as Rock Hudson is the subject of What, that Really Old Queen?!Canadian actor and co-founder of the Fearless the indie streaming platform the lovely Matkai Burmaster joins the old Queens for a quick chat about Queer films and his amazing new enterprise.https://www.matkai.com/https://fearless.li...
2020-05-171h 00What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 19 - Circus of QueensWTOQ?! Ep 19 - Circus of QueensRecorded Friday 1st May 2020The mesmerisingly charismatic, actor, writer and Archduke of comedy David Mills shimmies into his Old Queen throne alongside Tommy and Bernie for this episode.David Mills links:https://www.itsdavidmills.com/https://focuspeople.podbean.com/Another classy round of Kink my Bluff is played live on Instagram. We delve into the world of the Circus of books for What, that Really Old Queen?! And David reveals some details of his time in similar establishments in his youth.David also talks about...
2020-05-101h 07What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 18 - A Two Tommy SandwichWTOQ?! Ep 18 - A Two Tommy SandwichRecorded Friday 25th April 2020This episode Tommy and Bernie are joined by wonderfully witty cabaret performer Thom Shaw of the LipSinkers and David Hoyle fame. Who discusses his drag characters, the existential crisis of performers in lockdown and baking biscuits.The Old Queens play their first ever game of Kink My Bluff recorded live on Instagram at the time of recording - they discuss the life and times of the gorgeous and enigmatic Sir Dirk Bogarde.And Queens of Agony deal with loss of...
2020-05-031h 03What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 17 - Historical HomosWTOQ?! Ep 17 - Historical HomosRecorded Friday 18th April 2020This episode Tommy and Bernie are joined by the gorgeous history homeboy Sacha Coward follow him here https://twitter.com/sacha_cowardWhat that Really Old Queen features the Bolton Park Scandal – Sacha puts the Old Queens right about Queer history through the ages. What that Old Kink?! Features sex practices from Greco Roman times – with a heavy input from Sacha.And in a sometimes emotional Queens of Agony the guys answer questions about body issues, the best present for a partner in lo...
2020-04-261h 13What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 16 - It's been a while, CrocodileWTOQ?! Ep 16 - It's been a while, CrocodileRecorded Friday 10th April 2020This episode Bernie & Tommy are joined by the Wonderful Timberlina the ecologically minded bearded drag lady, forager and co-host to "Live From Rye" https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtGlB8uoDCHE4UnXcKlJO?si=4h9pwOjsQOK3qogNk8vIHQTogether they talk life, the universe and lockdown. John Curry the ice dancer is the subject of What, that Really Old Queen?! We go back to the progressive and sometimes outlandish sexual acts and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians for What, that Old Kink? ...
2020-04-1959 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 15 - Shut that door, Cleopaartra!WTOQ?! Ep 15 - Shut that door, Cleopaartra!Recorded Tues 7th April 2020This episode Tommy and Bernie are joined by actor, improvisation master and musical theatre star Peter Baker. Currently in lockdown from playing Trigger in the Only Fools and Horses musical.He chats about the show, his audition experience and how he's bearing up under lockdown. He also shares his wit and wisdom during the whole of the episode commenting on - What that Really Old Queen?! which explores the life of Larry Grayson.We delve into Kink through the ages...
2020-04-121h 07What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 14 - Rock, Pig, BottomWTOQ?! Ep 14 - Rock, Pig, BottomRecorded Friday 3rd AprilThis episode Tommy and Bernie are joined by social media sensation and porn star John Thomas - (https://twitter.com/johnthomasxxx/) they talk to him about his career and how he got there - plus he stays for the whole episode to give incites and opinions on - What, that really Old Queen?! who is Frederick the great!Also they discuss ostentatious wigs, straight'sh guys falling for their male flatmates during lock down and it's all about age in Queens of Agony!
2020-04-051h 08What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 13 - Solo La RueWTOQ?! Ep 13 - Solo La RueRecorded Friday 27th MarchTommy and Bernie are here weekly through this crisis and this episode they discuss the life and times of the wonderful Danny La Rue and we find out what his favourite filling was from Matthew Olden who used to make Danny's sandwiches and is now a computer artist check out his website here: http://matthewolden.co.uk/?cat=5See Danny singing The Marrow Song here: https://youtu.be/HN6vEnSSQOMTommy tells us about his home baked soda bread adventure in Sh...
2020-03-291h 03What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 12 - Queens of Social DistancingWTOQ?! Ep 12 - Queens of Social DistancingRecorded Friday 20th March 2020In this first of our weekly episodes that we plan to release during this crisis, Tommy and Bernie discuss (remotely) how life has changed since recording the last episode.Tommy's "What, that Really Old Queen?!" features the colourful life of Mademoiselle de Beaumont/Chevalier d'Éon, Kinky Blink looks into solo kinks that can spice up your alone time that we all seem to have more of now - inspired by myerotica.com's masturbation ideas for kinky minds.Bernie has so...
2020-03-2255 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 11 - Sauvignon Blanc & Self IsolationWTOQ?! Ep 11 - Sauvignon Blanc & Self IsolationIn the first episode of the second season Tommy and Bernie get all historical with Kinky Blink and a new feature What, that Really Old Queen?! Tommy explores the life of Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton who was a muse of Shakespeare's when he was younger. Plus they discuss the Sex Machine Museum in Prague & BDSM inspired by the below feature on the Fotostrasse website.Bernie has invented a cake for Shnack Out of it! A What, that Old Cream?! Cake and you can find the recipe an...
2020-03-151h 00What, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 10 - Bits N PiecesWTOQ?! Ep 10 - Bits N PiecesIn this final Episode of the season we've put together some out takes and some unedited favourite Bits N Pieces from our first season.You'll get some gems of wisdom as you find out Tommy likes to do with a radish, James Joyce's fart fetish and Maria Callas' weight watching tips. Unfortunately we have one of Bernie's many disastrous dates stories (it was too long to fit into the original episode - he does like to go on sometimes...).There's also some backstage audio from Shnack Out...
2020-01-2051 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 9 - All done in the Best Possible Taste!WTOQ?! Ep 9 - All done in the Best Possible Taste!In this final recorded episode and penultimate of the season Tommy and Bernie go all historical in A Kinky Blink - where they discuss the first dildo's, naughty Price Bertie's sex chair and what cock rings were originally made of. They seriously pig out in Shnack out of It!And in the final Queens of Agony of the season they discuss FWB's, body image issues and versatility.All done in the Best possible Taste!Check out our website:whatthatoldqueen.com Footnote f...
2020-01-0651 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 8 - A Queermas QuandaryWTOQ?! Ep 8 - A Queermas QuandaryIn this special Yuletide episode of What, that Old Queen?! Tommy and Bernie are joined by some little helpers in the form of a studio audience made up of some of their amazing Queer family here in Bristol. A Kinky Blink goes all seasonal as they discuss some Xmas fetishes. They get their teeth into the biggest SHNACK OUT OF IT! to date as they compare all the Shnacks. Plus there is an abundance of seasonal advice in the Christmas Queens of Agony.Expect audience participation, good cheer and all-round merriment...
2019-12-2358 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 7 - A Psychic Side-KickIn this episode of What, that Old Queen?! Tommy and Bernie are joined by the gorgeous Ryan Matthews who’s is a Psychic medium. They discuss Mediumship, ghosts and the spirit world. A Kinky Blink is having a week off because we gave you loads last episode. SHNACK OUT OF IT! Gets very festive as we are tasting a selection of chocolate Advent calendars. Plus Ryan adds some psychic guidance as he joins Bernie & Tommy in answering some quandaries in the QUEENS OF AGONY section!To contact Ryan go to his website:https://www.ryanmatthewsmedium.co.uk/...
2019-12-0946 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 6 - Demi Doyens on HorsebackIn this episode of What, that Old Queen?! Tommy and Bernie discuss friends with benefits, demi relationships and all that goes along with that. A Kinky Blink has all the gay fetishes you could wish for. SHACK OUT OF IT! Gets decidedly fishy and the Queens of Agony tackle age, dogs and dildos…What more could you want from three quarters of an hour of Queer chat? (that’s a rhetorical question – don’t answer that…)Check our website:whatthatoldqueen.comFootnote from 2021: Thanks for stumbling on one of our early episodes - whilst it has the es...
2019-11-2547 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 5 - New York and Threesomes and Heels. Oh My!What that Old Queen?! Episode 5 - New York and Threesomes and Heels. Oh My!Episode 5 of the podcast where Bernie & Tommy muse on Queer life quandaries at a certain age... This episode Bernie has finally reached 50, so he and Tommy talk about New York, Sex & the City and heels. With an interviewette with stand up Melissa Stokoski (@M_Stoks). “Shnack out of it!” is full of puffs (as usual) also an insect or two. And "A Kinky Blink" is all about the power of three. Plus as usual there’s some dubious advice dished out our "Queens of Agony" sectio...
2019-11-1146 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 4 - We're Ghosting you..What that Old Queen?! Episode 4 - We're Ghosting you..Episode 4 of the podcast where Bernie & Tommy muse on Queer life quandaries at a certain age...In this special Halloween episode we explore the spirit realm with some Queer ghost stories both personal and otherwise. We Talk about Tom's project "A Haunted Existence" Molly Houses and more. “Shnack out of it!” has some well needed balls as you'll be hounded in "A Kinky Blink" and as usual there’s some terrifying advice in our "Queens of Agony" section. So huddle up by the fire and get ready to go bump in the...
2019-10-2848 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 3 - It's got bones in itWhat, that Old Queen?! Episode 3 -It's got bones in itEpisode 3 of the podcast where Bernie & Tommy muse on modern day Queer life quandaries at a certain age.This week they talk Drag, where to go on a first date. They bring some musicality to their "A Kinky Blink" and this episode's "Shnack Out of It! is full of puffsPlus there's ever shaky advice given in the "Queens of Agony" section. Check our website:whatthatoldqueen.com Footnote from 2021: Thanks for stumbling on one of our early episodes - whilst it has the essence of wha...
2019-10-1440 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 2 - The Lubed Up OneWhat, that Old Queen?! Episode 2 - The Lubed Up OneEpisode 2 of the podcast where Bernie & Tommy muse on modern day Queer life quandaries at a certain age.This week they talk relationships, various kinky acts with their new feature "A Kinky Blink" and this episode's "Shnack Out of It! is out of this world!Plus advice is rightly or wrongly dished out in the "Queens of Agony" section and all the ingredients you need for a honey trap...Check our website:whatthatoldqueen.comFootnote from 2021: Thanks for stumbling on one of our early episodes...
2019-10-0240 minWhat, that Old Queen?!WTOQ?! Ep 1 - The Puppy of the OperaWhat, that Old Queen?! Episode 1 - The Puppy of the OperaThis is the pilot episode of the Queer Gay podcast from Bernie Hodges & Tommy Marshman, who muse on modern day Queer life quandaries at a certain age.Sophisticated femme chic meets burley bear geek in this inaugural episode they introduce the podcast, a special guest lets it all out, they try to remember coming out, they swallow some unusual shnacks (Bernie loves a Shnack or two), there’s some beauty tips and the old queens answer questions - like the most unqualified agony aunts that they are.Fo...
2019-09-2333 min