Episodes

  • New York vs London Dating with Bright Light Bright Light

    New York vs London Dating with Bright Light Bright Light
    Jul 17 2024
    We have a special guest on A Gay And A Non-Gay this week... it's 4x Top 20 charting artist Bright Light Bright Light! The Welsh-born, New York-based artist talks with James and Dan about the differences in dating cultures between New York and London as well as the importance of self-love and redefining our perceptions of love and relationships, particularly with the pressures put on love in the LGBTQ+ space. Plus they speak about BLBL's collaboration with Elton John! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Hell, Toes and Unasked Questions

    Hell, Toes and Unasked Questions
    Jul 10 2024
    Talk about twists and turns... this weeks episode of A Gay And A NonGay spans spans from the afterlife to unexpected Grindr encounters in Bali. James and Dan kick off by pondering a fear of going to hell before talking about uncomfortable family dynamics and persistent questions from loved ones. They also tackle a listener dilemma about dealing with a non-accepting grandparent. This weeks episode is somewhere between candid, thought-provoking and moments where you will think "wait... what did you just say!". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Failed Pop Stars & Dating Someone In The Closet

    Failed Pop Stars & Dating Someone In The Closet
    Jul 3 2024
    Pride Month might have come to an end... but every month is Pride Month on this show! Looking back at this years Mighty Hoopla, James talks about the relationship between gay people and 'failed' pop stars as well as the importance of safety and inclusivity at festivals. In this weeks advice segment, James and Dan explore the challenges faced by a listener who is out and dating someone who isn't and how to maintain authenticity whilst supporting a partner still figuring themselves out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • How Do You Know... If You've Never Done It?

    How Do You Know... If You've Never Done It?
    Jun 26 2024
    This week, James and Dan are tackling listener questions around challenging assumptions about sexuality. In this weeks "Non-Gays Can't Say", Josh from Glasgow asks a provocative question around how you truly know if you're gay... if you've never been with a woman. The discussion shifts to recent comments made by the Pope, leading to a conversation around the complexities of religion and homophobia and there's a listener question about flirty behaviour towards a colleague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Why We Still Need Pride Month

    Why We Still Need Pride Month
    Jun 19 2024
    With the pendulum swinging and violence towards the LGBTQ+ community on the rise, this week James and Dan are discussing why Pride Month is still so important. They talk about issues ranging from violence to conversation therapy and discriminatory laws, whilst also delving into James' personal experience with domestic abuse and the challenges of speaking out. Advocates and allies have never been more important than right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • When Did "Just Sex" Stop Being Enough?

    When Did "Just Sex" Stop Being Enough?
    Jun 12 2024
    James and Dan are back with a bonus Dear Queerdrie episode, answering a listener's question: when did 'just sex' stop being enough? Let us know what you think on our socials @gaynongay or email us with your opinions and dilemmas - us@gaynongay.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Some Men In London: A Conversation with Peter Parker About Gay History

    Some Men In London: A Conversation with Peter Parker About Gay History
    Jun 5 2024
    Happy Pride Month! In this episode, James and Dan are in conversation with writer and historian Peter Parker to discuss his new anthology series Some Men In London. The books explore discovered memoirs, letters and documents which depict what life was truly like for gay men in London between the 40s and late 50s. Both volumes are available to purchase now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • How To Find Gay Friends In Your 30s

    How To Find Gay Friends In Your 30s
    May 29 2024
    How do you go about making male gay friends as a man in your 30s? Are heterosexual people allowed to use terms like 'top/bottom' and 'pillow princess'? And how does a closeted Hip-Hop MC go about embracing who he really is without risking his career? James and Dan explore it all in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins