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History DispatchesNed Kelly: Australia's Most Notorious OutlawFrom 1878 to 1880 Ned Kelly and his gang terrorized the Australian Outback. Perpetrating numerous robberies and murders, and even capturing an entire town. And he did so, while clad in a suit of armor. This is the story of Ned Kelly.
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"Ned Kelly, a Short Life" by Ian Jones
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2025-08-0518 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 78 - End of 2020 round up.Episode 78.
This episode is a round up and thoughts on this strange year. The 'sort of Christmassy episode'.
Jump in and join me as a mini rant occurs! I aim to give my perspective on how we might spend Xmas and New year holidays. Thoughts of what's ahead.
The usual recommendations and chats.
2021 Is just around the corner!
2020-12-1535 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 78 - End of 2020 round up.Episode 78.
This episode is a round up and thoughts on this strange year. The 'sort of Christmassy episode'.
Jump in and join me as a mini rant occurs! I aim to give my perspective on how we might spend Xmas and New year holidays. Thoughts of what's ahead.
The usual recommendations and chats.
2021 Is just around the corner!
2020-12-1535 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 77 - What's good Miley? Updates and interims.Episode 77. Here we are back in lockdown!
This week is an update on what's happening with the podcast, where it's going and what's been happening whilst I'm back being a student!
The usual chat, news and thoughts on ways to survive the next few weeks.
I'm also asking you, dear listeners, to get involved in the pod. Listen to the end for the details.
Meanwhile - take care, stay safe, stay sane and stay tuned!
2020-11-0530 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 77 - What's good Miley? Updates and interims.Episode 77. Here we are back in lockdown!
This week is an update on what's happening with the podcast, where it's going and what's been happening whilst I'm back being a student!
The usual chat, news and thoughts on ways to survive the next few weeks.
I'm also asking you, dear listeners, to get involved in the pod. Listen to the end for the details.
Meanwhile - take care, stay safe, stay sane and stay tuned!
2020-11-0530 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 76 - Return of the Rainbow Dad - Nicholas McInernyEpisode 76!
This week I had the pleasure of chatting, again, to Rainbow Dad, Nicholas McInerny.
We chat about the success of his podcast, the future for 'Rainbow Dads' and some of his work as a writer, including a play for Radio 4 starring Frances Barber.
Nicolas is always a joy to chat with. Have a listen and let us brighten your day!
Links below -
http://www.mcinerny.co.uk
https://twitter.com/nmcinerny
https://twitter.com/Rainbowdads
2020-10-1940 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 76 - Return of the Rainbow Dad - Nicholas McInernyEpisode 76!
This week I had the pleasure of chatting, again, to Rainbow Dad, Nicholas McInerny.
We chat about the success of his podcast, the future for 'Rainbow Dads' and some of his work as a writer, including a play for Radio 4 starring Frances Barber.
Nicolas is always a joy to chat with. Have a listen and let us brighten your day!
Links below -
http://www.mcinerny.co.uk
https://twitter.com/nmcinerny
https://twitter.com/Rainbowdads
2020-10-1940 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 75 - with author David Ledain.The pod returns!
This week I'm chatting to author, Rainbow Dad and one of the people working to launch the 'Queer Britain Museum', Mr David Ledain.
David is a lovely gent with extremely interesting stories to tell, about life, loves and career. Now, a few books into his career, we discuss his process of writing and how the books came to be!
David has recently released the book 'Having Gay Sex - a guide to homosexual sex.' and it's a great read. Regardless of who you are, and what you class yourself as, it's fun, full of insights into...
2020-09-211h 08A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 75 - with author David Ledain.The pod returns!
This week I'm chatting to author, Rainbow Dad and one of the people working to launch the 'Queer Britain Museum', Mr David Ledain.
David is a lovely gent with extremely interesting stories to tell, about life, loves and career. Now, a few books into his career, we discuss his process of writing and how the books came to be!
David has recently released the book 'Having Gay Sex - a guide to homosexual sex.' and it's a great read. Regardless of who you are, and what you class yourself as, it's fun, full of insights into...
2020-09-211h 08
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 74 - It's July! Check in time.Hello World!
After a few weeks away, I wanted to drop in and see how everyone is doing.
This week's podcast is a check-in and an update on what's been ticking over in my mind and in my home.
A few Pandemic recommendations and a general natter about what's happening in our world, and, hopefully, a few words of distraction and comfort!!
I promise normal(ish) service is on the way again soon. Thanks for your continued support dear listeners. Stay safe and happy.
2020-07-1632 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 74 - It's July! Check in time.Hello World!
After a few weeks away, I wanted to drop in and see how everyone is doing.
This week's podcast is a check-in and an update on what's been ticking over in my mind and in my home.
A few Pandemic recommendations and a general natter about what's happening in our world, and, hopefully, a few words of distraction and comfort!!
I promise normal(ish) service is on the way again soon. Thanks for your continued support dear listeners. Stay safe and happy.
2020-07-1632 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 73 - Taking a breathBack once again (For the renegade master - thank you 1999 House music!)
Episode 73. This week I'm taking stock of where we are in the middle of this madness that is called life in 2020.
Musings on how I've been coping, how I've learnt to step away from the news and social media to keep my sanity.
I chat on my thoughts on how I'm learning to adapt to the new normal.
Everything from Sourdough Starter to Zoom calls to Boy George.
Hopefully injecting some positive vibes to your week.
Including my recommendations - including this song which feels like a bit...
2020-05-0637 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 73 - Taking a breathBack once again (For the renegade master - thank you 1999 House music!)
Episode 73. This week I'm taking stock of where we are in the middle of this madness that is called life in 2020.
Musings on how I've been coping, how I've learnt to step away from the news and social media to keep my sanity.
I chat on my thoughts on how I'm learning to adapt to the new normal.
Everything from Sourdough Starter to Zoom calls to Boy George.
Hopefully injecting some positive vibes to your week.
Including my recommendations - including this song which feels like a bit...
2020-05-0637 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 72 - Thoughts and realitiesThis week is a catch up to what's been ticking over. In my head and my immediate world.
This week has been a tough one. I discuss how we continue when the virus affects us at close quarters and people close to us.
I let off a bit of steam but I also hope that this week's podcast to be a distraction from your own 'Lockdown story'.
Stay well, stay safe and keep on trucking!
2020-04-1630 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 72 - Thoughts and realitiesThis week is a catch up to what's been ticking over. In my head and my immediate world.
This week has been a tough one. I discuss how we continue when the virus affects us at close quarters and people close to us.
I let off a bit of steam but I also hope that this week's podcast to be a distraction from your own 'Lockdown story'.
Stay well, stay safe and keep on trucking!
2020-04-1630 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 71 - Lockdown in London (plus Anxiety Meditation)Here goes with another dose of London life currently. Truly hope you are all surviving and keeping positive in this very bizarre time.
This week you get a bit of the normal bit of thoughts and chats. Keeping the podcast going and adding meditations every so often. I'll be putting these mini pods out every few days so keep tuning in.
If you want to skip straight to the meditation it starts at about 12 mins and 30 secs in. Enjoy.
2020-03-2522 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 71 - Lockdown in London (plus Anxiety Meditation)Here goes with another dose of London life currently. Truly hope you are all surviving and keeping positive in this very bizarre time.
This week you get a bit of the normal bit of thoughts and chats. Keeping the podcast going and adding meditations every so often. I'll be putting these mini pods out every few days so keep tuning in.
If you want to skip straight to the meditation it starts at about 12 mins and 30 secs in. Enjoy.
2020-03-2522 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 70 - What now? With my first Guided Mindfulness Meditation.Hello.
This week is a special podcast. Whilst the current world situation continues, I, like many others, find myself with an empty diary.
I've found that listening to other people's versions of the situation to be extremely helpful and have decided that I would continue to share my podcast thoughts in real time.
A lot of us find this a very testing period, as far as our mental health is concerned as much as anything, and I feel its's important to share, listen and be as helpful to one another as possible. To that end I have added my first...
2020-03-1722 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 70 - What now? With my first Guided Mindfulness Meditation.Hello.
This week is a special podcast. Whilst the current world situation continues, I, like many others, find myself with an empty diary.
I've found that listening to other people's versions of the situation to be extremely helpful and have decided that I would continue to share my podcast thoughts in real time.
A lot of us find this a very testing period, as far as our mental health is concerned as much as anything, and I feel its's important to share, listen and be as helpful to one another as possible. To that end I have added my first...
2020-03-1722 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 69 - From Star Trekking to Albert Square with Phil Lawrence.This week I catch up with the lovely Phil Lawrence.
Phil is currently writing for the BBC soap 'Eastenders' and has written for 'Casualty'. I've known Phil for nearly 19 years. We first met, as actors, performing in the cult comedy 'I Am Star Trek' - Phil was playing Spock, I was a Klingon, amongst many other characters!
Phil tells us about his formative years, living in Erith and how his love of all things Science Fiction was born.
We discuss his journey from being an actor, touring 'Privates On Parade' to writing his first play.
Phil explains his route from...
2020-03-061h 00A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 69 - From Star Trekking to Albert Square with Phil Lawrence.This week I catch up with the lovely Phil Lawrence.
Phil is currently writing for the BBC soap 'Eastenders' and has written for 'Casualty'. I've known Phil for nearly 19 years. We first met, as actors, performing in the cult comedy 'I Am Star Trek' - Phil was playing Spock, I was a Klingon, amongst many other characters!
Phil tells us about his formative years, living in Erith and how his love of all things Science Fiction was born.
We discuss his journey from being an actor, touring 'Privates On Parade' to writing his first play.
Phil explains his route from...
2020-03-061h 00
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 68 - Jolly Japery with Jack Everson.This Episode is with the fabulous Jack Everson.
Jack and I became firm friends whilst working on Panto this Christmas just gone. Jack has a wicked sense of humour and is one of those humans in life that will never cease to make you laugh.
We talk about his journey to becoming the brilliant actor he is today, via ballet, piano lessons and a season at Chichester Festival theatre.
Also, we chat about his coming out to family and his first tentative steps into gay London life.
We discuss Jack's hope and dreams for the future and really get to...
2020-02-131h 20A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 68 - Jolly Japery with Jack Everson.This Episode is with the fabulous Jack Everson.
Jack and I became firm friends whilst working on Panto this Christmas just gone. Jack has a wicked sense of humour and is one of those humans in life that will never cease to make you laugh.
We talk about his journey to becoming the brilliant actor he is today, via ballet, piano lessons and a season at Chichester Festival theatre.
Also, we chat about his coming out to family and his first tentative steps into gay London life.
We discuss Jack's hope and dreams for the future and really get to...
2020-02-131h 20
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 67 - Joking around with Joann Condon - From Little Britain to Little Boxes.This week I had the pleasure of a catch up with an old friend. The lovely Joann Condon!
Many of you may well recognise Jo from her role of 'Pat' in Fat Fighters in 'Little Britain'. Jo has also appeared in everything from 'Shine On Harvey Moon' to 'The Office' to 'Skins'.
I know Jo from a gay play we appeared in many years ago - when we could both still get away with playing teenagers!
We catch up on the decades we've missed and Jo's journey to writing her one woman show 'Little Boxes' - which opens next week...
2020-01-2054 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 67 - Joking around with Joann Condon - From Little Britain to Little Boxes.This week I had the pleasure of a catch up with an old friend. The lovely Joann Condon!
Many of you may well recognise Jo from her role of 'Pat' in Fat Fighters in 'Little Britain'. Jo has also appeared in everything from 'Shine On Harvey Moon' to 'The Office' to 'Skins'.
I know Jo from a gay play we appeared in many years ago - when we could both still get away with playing teenagers!
We catch up on the decades we've missed and Jo's journey to writing her one woman show 'Little Boxes' - which opens next week...
2020-01-2054 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 66 - A 2020 Catch up!This week is a brief one. Just an update and to say hello to the new decade.
An explanation to what I've been up to and what lies ahead in 2020.
A few recommendations and news of what's been occurring.
Business as usual as of next week. The podcast is back!
2020-01-0926 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 65 - A Queer Old coffee with Alexandra Meyrick.This week I'm chatting with the fabulous Alexandra Meyrick.
Alexandra (Alex to them who know her)sat down with me a couple of weeks ago to chat all things LGBTQ theatre, her formative years and her coming out process.
We met working on Harry Hancock's project 'Queery' and I immediately warmed to Alex and her sense of humour. She's a damned good actor too!
Alex chats about her time at Italia Conti, taking The Laramie Project to Edinburgh Festival and all her influences - most of whom are also big heroes of mine!
Alex is a lovely human and I...
2019-11-071h 10
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 64 - Nicholas McInerny and the Rainbow Dads Podcast.This week I'm joined by the witty, warm and brilliant Mr Nicholas McInerny.
Nicholas, along with the author David Ledain has put together a compelling set of podcasts where they chat to Gay and Bi men who had already become Dads but then had to come out to family, friends and their own children.
Five men from very different backgrounds and with very different experiences and stories.
I chat to Nicholas about his own coming out story and how he manoeuvred through the ups and downs of coming out later in life.
We talk about his writing for theatre and...
2019-10-231h 24
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 63 - Scott Anthony Andrews - Live from Saskatchewan, Canada!The pod is back! Hello and apologies for the delay. All the reasons are mentioned on the podcast so I'm not going to chat on too long here. Just to say thanks for sticking with me!
This week's episode is my first long distance chat in a while with the inimitable Mr Scott Anthony Andrews. Scott is based out of Saskatchewan, Canada and is an extremely talented Pop Jazz Singer Songwriter.
Scott has just released a new album entitled 'Young Man on Scarth Street Playing Saxaphone' and a single to tie in with last week's 'Coming Out day' (which was...
2019-10-161h 03A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 63 - Scott Anthony Andrews - Live from Saskatchewan, Canada!The pod is back! Hello and apologies for the delay. All the reasons are mentioned on the podcast so I'm not going to chat on too long here. Just to say thanks for sticking with me!
This week's episode is my first long distance chat in a while with the inimitable Mr Scott Anthony Andrews. Scott is based out of Saskatchewan, Canada and is an extremely talented Pop Jazz Singer Songwriter.
Scott has just released a new album entitled 'Young Man on Scarth Street Playing Saxaphone' and a single to tie in with last week's 'Coming Out day' (which was...
2019-10-161h 03
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 62 - Queery with Harry Hancock.This week's episode is from a lovely sit down with director, actor and writer Harry Hancock.
Harry has created, with co-writer Teresa Rendell, an exciting and strong piece of theatre which truly touches on every aspect of the LGBT+ experience.
I had the pleasure of meeting Harry and Teresa in the spring to talk about my own experiences over the years.
They interviewed people from across the board, in terms of age, experience, gender and lifestyle, and have created a real smorgasbord of stories which will move you, make you laugh and get you really thinking.
I was involved in...
2019-08-121h 11
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 61 - Jamie Armitage - Southern Belles, Six and stories from the stageThis episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Jamie Armitage, Co-Director of Olivier Award Nominated 'Six the Musical'.
Currently Jamie is at the helm of 'Southern Belles' a double bill of one act plays by Tennessee Williams playing at the King's Head Theatre in London.
'Something Unspoken' and 'And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of a Queen' are playing until August 24th.
Jamie is resident director at the Almeida Theatre and junior associate director at the King's Head, alongside his duties on 'Six the Musical'. A very busy chap to say the least.
We discuss Jamie's journey into...
2019-07-2756 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 60 - Summer check in time.A check in!
Due to life becoming very busy there has been a lull in podcasts but there are plans afoot for some really fun guests/chats.
This week's episode is an update on what's been happening and where I've been.
News on upcoming performances - in 'Reformation' at The White Bear in London, from 25th of June to 13th of July, and some things further down the line.
There's a bit of dissection of the 'Madame X' album and the new 'Tales Of The City' on Netflix.
I also chat through an 'incident' that happened on the way to...
2019-06-1626 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 59 - A trip in time with Dominic McChesney.This week I'm chatting to a colleague from my youth. Mr Dominic McChesney.
Dominic was at drama school with me and even though we were in the same year, we never had much chance to connect as we were never cast in the same plays or ever in class together.
I always respected his work at school and thought it was a shame we didn't get to work together.
Until now!
We have crossed paths a couple of times since leaving, once whilst I was working on show at the Brighton Fringe in 2002 and then again the week before last...
2019-05-131h 22
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 58 - Menno Vs May. A viral story.Episode 58!
This week I'm talking to my friend, and previously a work colleague, Mr Menno Kuijper - Otherwise known as the 'viral sensation' Mr Menno!
We sat down in the beautiful surroundings of Kensington Gardens to record this over the Easter summery bank holiday
We talk about his presence at the People's Vote March recently, where he appeared as as Theresa May - or at least Menno's own extreme satirical version of her - which lead to The Guardian, The Metro and Lad Bible amongst others to share his image and videos.
We discuss the frustrations and political motivations that...
2019-04-2300 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Palaces Of Pride 2 - The Castro (San Francisco)After huge technical issues with the last podcast recording relating to the 20 year memorial of the Soho Nail bombing - and we intend to release this podcast once it's been re-recorded - we are off on the Palaces Of Pride trail again.
This time we are in my spiritual home of San Francisco.
I take you through The Castro and the surrounding area. Talking about my personal connections to the area and the history of some of the residents of the the past and present day.
From Harvey Milk to Armistead Maupin to Peaches Christ.
The history and atmosphere of...
2019-04-021h 11
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 56 - Teatime with Asifa Lahore. The UK's first out Muslim, Trans, Drag Queen.After having a brief hiatus, I'm back with the wonderful Asifa Lahore.
Lovely listeners, you are in for a treat this week. You couldn't meet a warmer and more lovely human than Asifa. What a pleasure to chat to.
Over a cup of Yorkshire tea she shares her amazing journey. Via Pakistan and the Hijra that she admired so much when she was young, to Brixton and her initial steps into the LGBT world as a young gay man to the proud Trans woman she is today.
Her story is super inspirational and brave. She came to the nations attention...
2019-03-081h 40
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 55 - Palaces of Pride Part 1 - The Stonewall Inn.This week is the first in an ongoing sporadic series I'm calling 'Palaces of Pride'.
Throughout the year I will be dropping these episodes in between my chats with other humans.
They'll be about places across the UK and the rest of the Globe that have been part of our history and possibly that have moved me to visit. I'll talk on a personal level as well as chatting through the history of each 'Palace of Pride'.
I'm starting at the 'Stonewall Inn', a place I visited in 2015 and felt very moved by. I'll talk about the history of the...
2019-02-0149 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 54 - DJ Neil Prince and his Retro Chart Trivia.Happy New Year!
To start the new year, I met up with one of London's most renowned D.J's, and now Podcasters, Neil Prince.
What an absolute pleasure it was to sit and talk music and Pop with someone with such an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject.
One of London's premier pop DJ's, Neil recently was the opening act for Bananarama on their original line up tour - across the UK and in NYC - and, as part of the night he co-created 'R&She', opened for En Vogue!
'R&She' is a night dedicated to the queens of Hip...
2019-01-181h 22
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 53 - Cinderella RockafellaThis week is a fabulous bumper Xmas special. With the gorgeous cast of Cinderella at the Groundlings Theatre in Portsmouth. You get seven of us. Sharing a sherry and discussing all things Panto, Xmas in general, coming out to family and a lot of ridiculous quick fire questions I threw at the team.
We had a lot of fun recording this. Hope you enjoy it much as we did!
You can find the gang at:
@MissM_Alexandra
@Lara_Sas96
@EllaMccready
@Tom_Taplin
@lisledeslandes
@Russ8oy
A big thanks to all of you for your continued support as listeners. I sincerely...
2018-12-2254 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 52 - Panto live with Lisle Des LandesOne of my first episodes coming from deepest, darkest Panto land. There will be a few eps coming out as and when I can get them to you.
This week I'm chatting to the Lisle, who is playing 'Buttons' along side me in Cinderella, down in Portsmouth.
He's a charming chap, with a great sense of humour and lots of talent. We have an honest and open chat about his coming out and his formative years in Liverpool - which he still calls home. We touch on his school years and how Lisle came out the other side a stronger...
2018-12-1052 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 51 - Ciao for now London - My(early)year round up.This week is one of my shorter and sweeter solo Ep's.
I'm off to Portsmouth to start Panto, 'Cinderella' as an Ugly Sister. This will be the last Episode from London for this year!
There will be episodes coming to you live from Panto land and plenty of Xmas fun. I chat about the preparations for that and what I'm looking forward to.
Meanwhile, I do my year round up and chat about my ultimate recommends and 'best of the year' (So far!)
Please feel free to share your favourites and recommends with me on Social media too.
Keep tuning...
2018-11-1641 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 50 - Getting mirthful with Mama G - Chatting with Robert PearceThis week I had the absolute pleasure to catch up with the actor/Panto king/ queen Mr Robert Pearce - otherwise known as Mama G!
Robert and I worked together 13 years ago and I have seen him turn being a 'Dame' into a full time occupation in that time.
He now writes, directs, produces and performs in Panto throughout the year.
To date, he has performed in 26 Pantomimes in 14 years.
A proper aficionado with a passion for the genre, Robert discusses some of his Panto heroes, why and when he was first switched on to the world and how he...
2018-11-011h 28
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 49 - The Autumn Updates and Coming Out Day.This week is me again as a solo flyer. Apologies for the delay to the regular subscribers. Life has been busy.
This week I cover everything from National and International Coming Out day to Soft Cell's final ever gig which had me in tears. Thoughts on Doctor Who and '22nd July' and all the usual recommendations.
An update on our travels and how I felt returning to the town I spent my teenage years in. Updates on 'Lili In the Guesthouse Window' and how you might be able to help.
Plus all the usual witterings and shenanigans.
Very excited...
2018-10-1244 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 48 - 'Lili In the Guesthouse Window' with Gregory A. Smith and Stephen Oswald.This week I'm chatting to my friends, the effervescent Gregory A Smith and the delightful Stephen Oswald.
Greg has written the play 'Lili - In the Guesthouse Window' which he presented to me on my birthday this year with an amazing gift of a role. Best present ever.
Greg describes it as a an enduring love story from 1930's Berlin to 1980's Brixton.
Sexuality, race, persecution and survival are strong themes throughout the play.
Greg and Stephen help me delve deeper into the piece and we look at how we are going about getting a play from page to stage.
...
2018-09-141h 22
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 47 - Betwixt and bedazzled with Ian McFarlane.This week I had the chance to sit down for a mug of tea with playwright and director Mr Ian McFarlane.
Ian has directed, and written two of the Pantomimes that I have appeared in and also 'The Three Musketeers' at the Kenton Theatre in Henley.
Ian chats about growing up in Preston, Lancashire and his first steps into Theatre - Initially as an actor and then moving on to writing and directing.
We chat through his coming out story and his move from the north of England to 'the big smoke'.
We chat on his breakthrough show 'Betwixt' at...
2018-08-311h 39A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 47 - Betwixt and bedazzled with Ian McFarlane.This week I had the chance to sit down for a mug of tea with playwright and director Mr Ian McFarlane.
Ian has directed, and written two of the Pantomimes that I have appeared in and also 'The Three Musketeers' at the Kenton Theatre in Henley.
Ian chats about growing up in Preston, Lancashire and his first steps into Theatre - Initially as an actor and then moving on to writing and directing.
We chat through his coming out story and his move from the north of England to 'the big smoke'.
We chat on his breakthrough show 'Betwixt' at...
2018-08-311h 39
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 46 - Madonna at 60. From a fan perspective.Madonna at 60.
This week, in celebration of Madonna's big birthday, I'm taking a deep dive into what has kept me so devoted as a fan.
I break down her discography, in tandem with my own life as a gay man and the build up to coming out.
From 15 years of age to 50, I have always had her soundtracking my life in one way or another.
From the 'Madonna' album, through to 'Bedtime Stories' to 'Rebel Heart' I look at how Madonna has influenced Pop culture, how she has influenced Gay culture and how she has influenced me!
Back to guests...
2018-08-161h 09
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 45 - Being Gay'd in Dagenham with Dylan Costello.This week I caught up with author and playwright Dylan Costello.
I met Dylan a few years ago in the wonderful world we call theatre and ever since have seen his work blossom and grow.
From sell out runs of his last two plays at London's Park Theatre to a very successful memoir of his early years, entitled 'Gay'd in Dagenham' to his current heartbreaking time travelling novel 'The Timeless Father'.
His plays 'The Glass Protege' and 'Hello Norma Jean' have both gathered critical acclaim and awards. Each touching on aspects of the Hollywood machine and it's downsides.
Dylan is...
2018-07-2756 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 44 - What's The Name Of The Game with Ian Hallard - Theatre, Abba and everything inbetween.This week I'm joined by my friend and colleague, the lovely Mr Ian Hallard.
Ian has a vast CV that encompasses everything from two plays at the National Theatre to 'The Boys In The Band' in the West End. Alongside of appearances on 'Doctor Who' as Alan-a Dale and co- writing with his husband on 'Agatha Christie's Poirot'
We discuss the joy of being the 'Dame' in Pantomime and some of our shared moments on stage and some of the natural disasters that occurred whilst making that show happen.
We discuss his passions for Abba, Kylie and classic pop and...
2018-07-061h 35A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 44 - What's The Name Of The Game with Ian Hallard - Theatre, Abba and everything inbetween.This week I'm joined by my friend and colleague, the lovely Mr Ian Hallard.
Ian has a vast CV that encompasses everything from two plays at the National Theatre to 'The Boys In The Band' in the West End. Alongside of appearances on 'Doctor Who' as Alan-a Dale and co- writing with his husband on 'Agatha Christie's Poirot'
We discuss the joy of being the 'Dame' in Pantomime and some of our shared moments on stage and some of the natural disasters that occurred whilst making that show happen.
We discuss his passions for Abba, Kylie and classic pop and...
2018-07-061h 35
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 43. Get Real with Patrick Wilde.This weeks chat is with Mr Patrick Wilde.
Patrick is TV, film and theatre writer. He has also worked extensively as a theatre director.
His film 'Get Real' is a favourite on the LGBTQ section of Netflix.
To list all of Patrick's achievements would take up pages of notes but just a sample they include - the cult hit TV show 'This Life', 'Eastenders', 'As If', 'Casualty', 'Monarch Of The Glen'.
He also worked with Tim Rice on a London revival of 'Blondel' and, amongst other plays directed my second play 'Lightning Strikes' at the Dublin Gay Theatre festival.
We...
2018-06-231h 17
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 42 - Pride 2018 - Tony Higgins returns.To celebrate the oncoming Pride season around the world I chat with Tony about some of his favourite things about his early trips to Prides.
What does it mean to us in 2018? Where did we celebrate and what do we feel about some of the changes that have occurred since the 90's.
We chat about his first excursions into London and Soho. The favourite places we celebrated in and the places that have come and gone along the way.
A lot of London reminiscence.
As an extra, I ask Tony to talk through his thoughts on this season of RuPaul's...
2018-06-111h 08
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 41 - Eurovision, Twitter trolls and Jay Kay.Flying Solo again this week.
Chatting about the ever growing community of Twitter Trolls out there. How that even after a a celebrity has marched off this mortal coil or is in a state of despair, some of these people continue to harass and threaten.
I talk about how Eurovision is panning out this year and share my favourite entry.
Also, on a musical tip, I chat through my renewed love of all things Jamiroquai and Mr Jay Kay. Having a big trip down a musical memory lane.
The usual recommendations and news of shows ahead!
https://40somethinggay.co.uk/
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2018-05-1239 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 40 - Sing out with Paul Norcross-KingThis week I'm chatting to the charming Mr Paul Norcross-King.
Episode 40 and we are coming to you live(ish)from the garden of my local pub!
Paul is a talented Tenor who specialises in Early and Contemporary Opera, Oratorio, Musical Theatre, Operetta, Lieder, Melodies, Art Songs, and Swing Jazz. Paul is also a talented Actor/Musician and is a multi -instrumentalist.
We talk about Paul's experiences of being a young gay boy in Kent in the 70's and 80's. The local influence of the 'Rolling Stones' on his area and how different his schooling experience was to mine.
Paul talks...
2018-04-281h 27
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 39 - Matt Baume of The Sewers Of Paris.Episode 39. After a bit of an hiatus I'm back! Normal service is resumed. This week it's a long distance phone chat so if there are moments of delay then blame the miles!
This week it's the turn of the marvellous Matt Baume of The Sewers Of Paris podcast.
I'm an avid listener to Matt's show and(once you've listened to mine)I recommend you head over there and subscribe.
Matt is pretty prolific in his endeavours. He has also written for 'Rolling Stone', 'Vice Magazine' and 'The Advocate' to name but a few.
He is also author of the book...
2018-04-111h 01A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 39 - Matt Baume of The Sewers Of Paris.Episode 39. After a bit of an hiatus I'm back! Normal service is resumed. This week it's a long distance phone chat so if there are moments of delay then blame the miles!
This week it's the turn of the marvellous Matt Baume of The Sewers Of Paris podcast.
I'm an avid listener to Matt's show and(once you've listened to mine)I recommend you head over there and subscribe.
Matt is pretty prolific in his endeavours. He has also written for 'Rolling Stone', 'Vice Magazine' and 'The Advocate' to name but a few.
He is also author of the book...
2018-04-111h 01
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 38 - In memory of my mum.This week is a brief explanation of my absence and lack of podcasts.
It's also a brief tribute to my mum -Jennifer Kelly. I wanted to share what's been going on and how we are all doing.
Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. I hope that you enjoy this short but uncensored/unedited chat.
If you are going through anything similar and would like to chat further through or around the topics I've covered then please feel free to contact me directly or through the website www.40somethinggay.co.uk
or through the facebook page www.facebook.com/40...
2018-03-0724 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 38 - In memory of my mum.This week is a brief explanation of my absence and lack of podcasts.
It's also a brief tribute to my mum -Jennifer Kelly. I wanted to share what's been going on and how we are all doing.
Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. I hope that you enjoy this short but uncensored/unedited chat.
If you are going through anything similar and would like to chat further through or around the topics I've covered then please feel free to contact me directly or through the website www.40somethinggay.co.uk
or through the facebook page www.facebook.com/40...
2018-03-0724 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 37 - Eric Marcus and Making Gay HistoryThis week's episode is with the man behind one of my favourite podcasts, 'Making Gay History' - Mr Eric Marcus. What an honour!
Eric has recorded decades worth of interviews with LGBTQ heroes and civil rights activists. Some of them extremely well known - Ellen DeGeneres, Larry Kramer, Vito Russo and Marsha P. Johnson for example - and others that should and will become better known due to the type of documentation Eric has put together.
We chat about his work as an author, working with Robbie Rogers and Greg Louganis. We discuss his book 'Is it A Choice...
2018-02-1256 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 36 - Mark Farrelly - Life, Quentin Crisp and all between.This week I am joined by my friend and fellow actor chum Mr Mark Farrelly.
I had the pleasure of working with Mark in the summer of last year and really connected with him.
He is a very wise soul and a strong ally to the LGBTQ world.
Amongst other projects Mark has been touring the UK for a fair few years with his one man show 'Quentin Crisp - A Naked Hope' - We discuss his relationship with Mr Crisp and we discuss how that through chaos and disorder in his own life he eventually found solace in Quentin.
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2018-01-281h 35
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 35 - Fresh starts and resolutionFirst episode of 2018! This week I'm talking about resolutions and their purpose. What's the best way to dive into the year ahead?
I chat about my impending wedding and all the planning that I didn't really prepare for! There is news about the future of the podcast and my year ahead.
I have some great recommendations for you this week and plenty of questions for you all to get replying back to me.
I briefly talk about the recently released Met Police figures for homophobic hate crime in London last year and how we might move forward from these in 2018.
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2018-01-1546 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 34 - The Christmas Special with Kieran, Stuart, Tony and Menno.Here it is! The Christmas special. It's a bit of a different format this week.
I have four of my friends, who have been previous guests, back to talk about their year and their highlights and lowlights.
I really hope you all enjoy this one. Maybe even listen to it on Xmas day whilst cooking the turkey? I hope it fills you with the spirit of the season and that you all have a brilliant Xmas.
My thanks to Kieran, Stuart, Tony and Menno for joining me again and to all my guests this year.
Keep subscribing and I'll talk...
2017-12-151h 10A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 33 - A year in review!This week is the final episode before the Xmas special.
It's a solo again. I talk through my first year as a podcaster. I chat through what I've learnt and the highs and lows - of my year personally and the world at large.
It's almost a compilation of the best bits of the podcast and if you are catching up and perhaps don't want to/don't have time to listen to all of them, this episode is a great way to catch up and figure out the highlight episodes.
Thank you all for sticking with me. Please keep on...
2017-12-0844 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 32 - We Are Family - Emma. My sister.This week my guest is none-other than.....my sister! Mrs Emma Louise Shaw.
We talk about when she first knew about all things gay. When she first knew about her brother and the day I came out to her - which lead to a clapham nightclub, lots of Kylie, and Emma find her spiritual home.
We discuss all things family and how we both deal with our mother's dementia.
Lots of talk of 80's and 90's house music and how that still influences our friendship.
It's a lovely chat over a cuppa and a bourbon and think it's one of...
2017-11-2455 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 31 - Time for a Whisky with Bev Rage - Of 'Bev Rage and the Drinks'Episode 31 sees me in a conversation with the inimitable Bev Rage of the Chicago Queercore punk band 'Bev Rage and the Drinks'
Bev (sometimes Beverley/Josh)is the lead singer and punk drag creation.
We chat about her origins playing in bands in Cleveland, Ohio and how her/his desire to bring queerness to punk music and to steer away from the 'four white guys in a van' scenario began.
Bev tells us the origins of 'Beverley' and how she met fellow bandmate Aaron on the streets of Chicago whilst he was selling ice cream and Bev was selling plasma!
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2017-11-101h 06
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 30 - Inside the Castle with John SearsAfter a brief hiatus, I return this week with a great chat to my friend and fellow actor, John Sears.
John spent the first part of his adult life in teaching which he loved. However, the itch to 'tread the boards' was ready to be scratched. At 58 he started his full time acting career. John's story is a fascinating one which takes us through university in the 60's to time spent in Africa, his teacher training then finally to going into acting full time.
He talks candidly about the difference in how one might have dealt with being gay and...
2017-10-281h 12
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 29 - A beginner's guide to gay theatre - From Coward to Orton.This episode is all about giving a brief history of some of my favourite gay playwrights. People that have inspired me - as an actor, director or just an audience member.
Starting at 'Torch Song Trilogy' and going right through to 'My Night With Reg'
A bit of history about the likes of Noel Coward and Joe Orton. My thoughts on how they have affected me personally and the legacy that these playwrights have left us.
I have some great recommendations this week and we delve into my thoughts on the film 'Handsome Devil'
Enjoy and share. Thanks for listening!!
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2017-10-0657 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 29 - A beginner's guide to gay theatre - From Coward to Orton.This episode is all about giving a brief history of some of my favourite gay playwrights. People that have inspired me - as an actor, director or just an audience member.
Starting at 'Torch Song Trilogy' and going right through to 'My Night With Reg'
A bit of history about the likes of Noel Coward and Joe Orton. My thoughts on how they have affected me personally and the legacy that these playwrights have left us.
I have some great recommendations this week and we delve into my thoughts on the film 'Handsome Devil'
Enjoy and share. Thanks for listening!!
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2017-10-0657 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 28 - A theatre trip to Texas with Laurence Wensel.This week I chat to the charming Laurence Wensel.
An established theatre practitioner, Laurence works as a director - with over 50 plays directed under his belt he has also written 4 LGBTQ themed plays of his own.
He tells me about growing up and coming out in Laredo, Texas and how he has truly come to call it home again after leaving for a while.
How he met up with a school bully in a gay bar later in life and what that lead to.
We talk through his time living in Germany, mental health, being in 'Band',and his devotion...
2017-09-221h 13
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.My Gay London. Episode 27 - From Molly Houses to the Earls Court Scene and everything in betweenThis week I fly solo again.
I talk about having a wobbly week and how one dusts themselves down and picks up themselves up and how it's fine to have a wobbly week!
My main topic is to go back through my own experience of London's Gay Scene and my days in Earls Court - The Colherne pub and it's extremely well known clientele, the early experiences of clubbing and then heading into Soho and Old Compton Street.
I chat about the history behind London's notorious 'Molly houses' right through to how Soho was affected by the bombing of the...
2017-09-141h 06A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.My Gay London. Episode 27 - From Molly Houses to the Earls Court Scene and everything in betweenThis week I fly solo again.
I talk about having a wobbly week and how one dusts themselves down and picks up themselves up and how it's fine to have a wobbly week!
My main topic is to go back through my own experience of London's Gay Scene and my days in Earls Court - The Colherne pub and it's extremely well known clientele, the early experiences of clubbing and then heading into Soho and Old Compton Street.
I chat about the history behind London's notorious 'Molly houses' right through to how Soho was affected by the bombing of the...
2017-09-141h 06
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 26 - Everybody comes to Hollywood with Nadya Ginsburg. From Madonnlogues to Drag Race.This week, ladies and gentlemen, I am joined direct from LA, by the inimitable Nadya Ginsburg.
Many listeners will know Nadya from either the superb 'Madonnalogues' on YouTube or as a comedy coach on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'. I am honoured to have this extremely funny lady join me as we talk about everything from her early days in Canada right through to being out there on the comedy circuit in LA - via gay clubs in NYC.
We chat through her wide and varied career that has taken her from working and living with drag legend Jackie Beat to working...
2017-09-011h 15
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 25 - On One Condition with dance maker Dan Daw.This week I had the pleasure to chat to the charming Dan Daw.
Dan is a native of Australia but now calls the UK home. He is currently in Edinburgh at the festival with his show 'On One Condition'
Dan has toured the show to as far afield as Sweden, NYC and Adelaide Fringe.
If you're in Edinburgh it's a must see.
In this podcast Dan discusses the creation of the show and how his life has lead to this moment. He chats to me about growing up in Whyalla, South Australia as a young gay man and as a...
2017-08-2559 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 24 - Dale Page - Musical Mates with Dale Page.This week I'm joined by my lovely chum Mr Dale Page. His extensive musical theatre background and all his stories from his travels make for a super fun chat.
We discuss his time hanging with Cate Blanchett in Australia to his early years through stage school, the Brit School and finally drama school.
We chat through our time working together and how our friendship began.
Dale talks about his passion for Britney Spears and how she has been a bit of role model for him!
Dale also, very honestly, shares his journey through depression and and his road to recovery...
2017-08-111h 28A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Gay UK Part 2. Homophobia and Perestroika. The positives and the negatives - Episode 23.On my own again this week. I'm sharing my thoughts on how I still feel affected by homophobia occasionally and I look at the BBC show 'Is It Safe To Be Gay In The UK?'
It's quite an open and honest chat this week and I feel every so often we have to jump in and talk frankly about the world directly around us.
I discuss my feelings after seeing 'Perestroika - Angels In America Part 2' and answer and ask a couple of questions from and to you the listeners.
More guests ahead and a really fun one...
2017-08-041h 01
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 22 - Talking The Tempest with Tempest DuJour - Star of Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race.This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Tempest DuJour, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7'.
We chat through everything from her playing dress up as a child(and the therapy that he was sent to because of it)to going on a Mormon mission. We talk on her time in NYC and her experiences of the clubs and bars and her work on some big productions.
Tempest(and/or Patrick)explains her love of theatre and an early experience of going to see the play 'Torch Song Trilogy' with her mum and the ladies from church!
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2017-07-281h 10A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 22 - Talking The Tempest with Tempest DuJour - Star of Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race.This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Tempest DuJour, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7'.
We chat through everything from her playing dress up as a child(and the therapy that he was sent to because of it)to going on a Mormon mission. We talk on her time in NYC and her experiences of the clubs and bars and her work on some big productions.
Tempest(and/or Patrick)explains her love of theatre and an early experience of going to see the play 'Torch Song Trilogy' with her mum and the ladies from church!
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2017-07-281h 10
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 21 - Me and Mrs Thatcher - An interview with the marvellous Steve Nallon.This week is the turn of the wonderful Mr Steve Nallon. From Margret Thatcher to John Inman to Hyacinth Bucket (all of whom make appearances here), Steve has given his impressions to the world.
As one of the leading voices on 'Spitting Image' his career has seen him work with everyone from Dame Edna to Boy George.
Steve tells us his journey from working mens clubs in the north of England to appearing live to an audience of 35 million on US television. He tells of his work on his one man shows and his experiences of being taken to his...
2017-07-201h 12A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 20 - Angelic thoughts from America - Solo.This week I'm talking about why I practice mindfulness and how. Chatting about my thoughts on the amazing 'Angels In America' at the National Theatre and what that inspired and Pride celebrations still ahead.
Rehearsals are full steam ahead now and we are readying for the opening night this week , so I share my thoughts on that along with an announcement of a UK tour of another play in November.
Jump in. Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and have a great week gang!
2017-07-1053 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 19 - A Chinese Whisper with Pete Shaw of Broadway BabyThis week I am chatting to my current boss! Mr Pete Shaw - producer of 'Chinese Whispers' - the show I'm currently working on, producer of the second play that I wrote, 'Lightning Strikes' and most famously for being the man who founded broadwaybaby.com
Pete chats about having very successful books published by the age of 15, his own coming out story and his life in 80's Soho.
He chats about working along side Sir Tim Rice and his time living in Cologne in Germany as younger man.
He also talks about the current process of putting Chinese Whispers on...
2017-07-031h 27
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Gay UK. Love Law and Liberty - London Pride - Episode 18This week I'm a solo flyer again. This week I went to the British Library for the exhibition 'Gay UK, Love, Law and Liberty'
It's a fascinating trip through the majority of recorded Gay history in the UK.
I talk about the emotions this trip triggered and discuss everything from Bronski Beat and Frankie Goes To Hollywood to Noel Coward, Kenneth Williams and Derek Jarman. Heroes and brave pioneers.
https://www.bl.uk/news/2017/june/gay-uk-love-law-and-liberty
http://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2211:chinese-whispers&catid=7:playingnow&Itemid=1
http://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Full-Casting-Announced-for-CHINESE-WHISPERS-at-Greenwich-Theatre-20170619
2017-06-231h 10
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 17 - Here come the girls with Pamela Naidoo - Amazon No.1 bestselling authorThis week it's the turn of the ladies. My first female guest - Pamela Naidoo. Author of the book 'Just Friends - The Ultimate Girl's Guide to Male Friendships'
Pamela is a charming lady and extremely intellectual. We have a fascinating chat about how friendships are born and how and why straight women should nurture their friendships with straight men.
We discuss the nature of friendships between straight women and gay men and the science behind why that works, more often than not, so well.
There are a lot of laughs along the way and I really found our chat...
2017-06-101h 16
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 16 - Tim Brown, CEO of GOaL - Live from North Carolina.This week I had the pleasure of chatting to an inspirational chap called Tim Brown.
Tim set up GOaL in March this year. In Tim's words 'GOaL (Get Out and Live) is organised to bring relief and safe passage to the LGBTQ community; not only in coming out, but also in their individual and collective journeys throughout their lives.'
Tim is also an Army Chaplain based in North Carolina and has seen two tours on the the frontline in Afghanistan. Tim came out in his forties and has had a very different journey from any of my previous guests.
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2017-06-051h 17A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 15 - Inside the Matt Ian Kelly studio.This week I am on my own again and its's a bit more brief......and get's quite silly.
I talk about the updates in Chechnya and what we can continue to do briefly, but mainly I am answering to a challenge set to me by a work colleague......
Yes, I've gone all 'Heat' magazine. I was asked to name my top 5 favourite male c'lebs and why - My top 5 Albums of all time and why - And was asked to answer the 'Inside the actor's studio' questions.
I hope you enjoy this week's frivolity before we get back to some...
2017-05-1945 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 15 - Inside the Matt Ian Kelly studio.This week I am on my own again and its's a bit more brief......and get's quite silly.
I talk about the updates in Chechnya and what we can continue to do briefly, but mainly I am answering to a challenge set to me by a work colleague......
Yes, I've gone all 'Heat' magazine. I was asked to name my top 5 favourite male c'lebs and why - My top 5 Albums of all time and why - And was asked to answer the 'Inside the actor's studio' questions.
I hope you enjoy this week's frivolity before we get back to some...
2017-05-1945 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 14 - Peter Bramley - An old partner in grime - From Donny to the Hudson.This week I am chatting to one of my oldest friends and inspirations - Mr Peter Bramley. We chat through Peter's beginnings in Doncaster in the 70's and 80's - rollerbooting through a mining town, to a spell living in the 'Big Apple' to running his own theatre company and currently being head of movement at Rose Bruford College of Drama.
We discuss how we met in the 90's and created our own gay cleaning company 'Scrubbers' and our times at the Edinburgh Festival and generally being entrepreneurial!
Peter has a great wit and has a very 'Radio 4 in the...
2017-05-122h 07
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 13 - Tony Higgins - From Vauxhall to the BBC.This week I'm talking to my old house mate and friend Tony Higgins.
Tony started his professional life in acting and is currently writing for the BBC shows 'Holby' and 'Casualty'
We chat about his journey from Birmingham schooling to life in London as an actor. We talk through his more relaxed coming out story line and how he views gay London and Birmingham now.
Tony is a quick witted chap and we let our natural rapport flow forth. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did.
Links below to his work and facebook -
http://nickturnermanagement...
2017-05-061h 29
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 12 - Major from Straight Up Gay Podcast, Atlanta, GeorgiaThis week I am very pleased to be joined by Major - Host of The Straight Up Gay Podcast. Major is based out of Atlanta, Georgia.
I've been an avid listener to his podcast for a few months now and love the style and set up of his conversations. He talks with people from across the globe about their unique experiences within the LGBTQ world.
Major is not LGBTQ himself but is an ally and father to a gay son. We discuss his mission statements and what has lead him to creating this podcast. His introduction to podcasting and how...
2017-04-281h 00A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 11 - A short and sweet solo!This week is another short and sweet solo effort. I like to keep it regular!
An update and thoughts on the situation in Chechnya and what you can do. A Purple Rave, Weddings ahead and the amount of stress one needs to invest in said weddings. News of a show I'm appearing in and news of the future of the podcast!
Also keep voting for me at
http://podcastland.com/ if you haven't already!!
Other links below -
https://www.change.org/p/russia-prosecutor-general-investigate-mass-murder-and-torture-of-lgbt-people-in-chechnya
http://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2211:chinese-whispers&catid=7:playingnow...
2017-04-2138 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 10 - Embracing the hound with Stuart Saint. Bumper Easter edition.This week I am talking to Stuart Saint. Star of stage across the globe and director of many shows at Leicester Square Theatre.
Stuart's life spans from working with the Moscow State Circus to choreography for 80's high energy icon Hazell Dean.
Moving form from musical theatre to the noughties Electro scene , working alongside the likes of Pete Burns of Dead or Alive, Stuart has many stories to make your eyelashes curl.
His journey through severe health issues leading to the creation of his musical 'Princess' and his new one man venture 'Embrace the Hound' is a fascinating and extremely...
2017-04-142h 05
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 9 - Two friends chewing the fat Part 2! - with Andrew HaylerThis week we have part 2 of my chat with Andrew Hayler. It gets incredibly silly whilst also touching on bullying, Andrew's first tentative steps into his gay journey - via the Yumbo centre in Gran Canaria - and what to wear when being disrobed by a drag queen.
We also chat through our thoughts on gay characters in 70's and 80's sitcom land and their standing in gay culture.
Not forgetting to touch on how we first became aquatinted at a ticket machine in Charing Cross Station.
Also please vote for the podcast at http://podcastland.com/podcasts/219552/a-beginners-guide-to-a-forty-something-gay-man-
2017-04-071h 32
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Episode 8 - Two friends chewing the fat - with Andrew Hayler. Part 1After missing an episode last week, I'm back with Part 1 of a good old chat with one of my closest friends, Mr. Andrew Hayler, also a London-based actor. We break it ALL down. Andrew discusses his coming out stories, his first 'flirtations' with the Brighton scene and growing up on the South coast of the UK. School, smelly feet and lots of laughing along the way. Hence why we've had to divide it into two episodes. I hope you enjoy.
2017-04-0159 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Podcast 7 - The trickiness of Life, Lightning Striking and further tales from my city.This week is another solo outing. I have some new recommendations for your pleasure. I also talk about my journey with a parent with Dementia and how that has affected/influenced a lot of life decisions.
I talk about my first trip to San Francisco, my love for the 'Tales Of The City' novels and theatre shows/plays that I've been in that have enabled me to see the world.
2017-03-1457 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Podcast 6 - Menno in the mix.This week I interview my old friend and performer Menno Kuijper from the Netherlands. Currently residing in London town. Menno is a force to be reckoned with!
We talk about the Gaydar Diaries and his show 'Butch', bullying and whether we need some of the labels we pin upon ourselves.
Menno talks very honestly about his struggles as young man. He is also very frank in his discussions regarding his first steps into becoming a fully fledged gay man - therefore this podcast is not for the fainthearted!!
2017-03-0300 min
A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Podcast 5 Kieran Parrott Interview. Being a 20 Something chap in the Mix.This week I'm talking to the actor Kieran Parrott about being a a London based gay actor in 2017. We talk about Panto, coming out in Walthamstow, gay siblings and the differences and similarities between the gay 40's and the gay 20's. Our age and not the decades! A wonderful energy and a talent to follow.
You can find him on twitter @kieranparrott91 and on facebook under his name.
A pleasure to chat to and a great new chum.
2017-02-221h 31A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.Podcast 4 - A Fridge, a diva and a trip to heaven.This week I'm chatting about my first forays into the world of Gay themed theatre - As a writer, actor and director. I revisit my 'Madonna moment' and a little venture into Heaven.
2017-02-1055 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man. Podcast 3 - Mayo, Bono and Bedsits.This week I'm talking about first visits to gay pubs, Prince, Drama school, puppetry and putting mayonnaise and soap in my hair.
Moving swiftly up to my Drama school years and my first forays into the gay scene......via an ill advised crush on Bono!
I'll be talking post school years and how I went from being expelled to moving back to London and really starting my life.
2017-02-0254 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man - Podcast 2 - Terrible teensPart 2. Looks at my life as a teenager growing up in an 80's seaside town.
2017-01-1656 minA beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.The why's and wherefore's. A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.The first attempt at a podcast. I want to chat about things that made me who I am this very day. As an avid listener of podcasts myself I did feel there was a lack of men of my age and and background talking about their experiences. As a 40 plus Gay actor, playwright and teacher I hope that I can appeal to those people who have a similar life frame work AND to the world at large.
If you like listening to chatter jump in and give it a go - I hope you find it fun, interesting, inspiring or...
2017-01-0945 min