A Gay and A NonGay

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2025 how we meant to go on... with an insightful debate around the perceptions of behaviours and items labelled as 'gay' by society. Oh, we're also talking New Years Resolutions (and reflecting on past resolutions) of course!But, seriously, is 2025 the year where people will finally stop calling things 'gay'? Maybe we'll even dismantle societal stereotypes on masculinity and... maybe you'll no longer be able to be "more gay than gay itself"?Time will do it's thing - but what we know for sure is that we're looking forward to spending this year with all of you gays and nongays alike!Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time! Christmas Day has come and we're serving you some of our finest moments from 2024... all in one neat package, waiting underneath the tree.On topics ranging from coming out to queer joy, beating stereotypes and non-binary identity, we hear from Drag Race winner Tia Kofi, Golden Globe nominee Richard Gadd, Eurovian winner Nemo, Joel Creasey, Reuben Kaye and, of course, Dan's doppelganger Jamie Dornan as James and Dan wrap up 2024 as only A Gay And A NonGay could.They also tease some of 2025's upcoming guests and reflect on the years most heartfelt conversations...Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's so nearly Christmas... but what does that mean if you're queer? On this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are exploring issues around chosen families and setting boundaries which often come up around this time of year for queer people.How do you ensure your loved ones are respectful during this time of festive cheer? And how much should you care about society's reaction to your supposed non-conformity? All of these reflections are contained within...Plus at the top of the episode, James & Dan address the challenges of dealing with online trolls - particularly when Piers Morgan's fanboys are coming after you!Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have an imagined feud with a celebrity? Well, this weeks guest certainly has a story to tell! James and Dan are joined by comedian Joe Sutherland for a rousing edition of A Gay And A NonGay.The trio talk about ageing in the gay community (and the concept of 'twink death') and the societal changes impacting how older LGBTQ+ individuals are perceived. How deep does the generational divide go?Plus, Joe shares his experience on a gay cruise and tries to bring the idea to life for Dan!Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's officially the holiday season and we're delving into some of our holiday traditions (and stresses) and how they differ between gays and, well, nongays. From musical theatre (which is surely an LGBTQ+ staple?!) to family expectations, how do the holidays differ based on your sexuality?Plus, following on the internet trend, Dan contemplates organizing a Jamie Dornan lookalike competition, while James reflects on the pressures of having to frequently discuss their sexual orientation...The holidays - you can't live with em, but you can't live without them!Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you agree with Bob The Drag Queen that straight people are a hoax? On this weeks episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are unpicking the societal constructs around heterosexuality and accepting fluidity in sexual preferences.Whilst James supports Bob's viewpoint, Dan has a more historical perspective on human sexuality and the conversation expands to the nuances of bisexuality and asexuality, and the subconscious influences on sexual identity.If that all sounds very heavy... it isn't! We promise it's funny too... we promise!Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode isn't about that Prince Harry memoir - no, this week on A Gay And A NonGay we're talking about the concept of 'spares' in relationship. A 'spare' is much like a plastic bag drifting through the wind: having a back-up partner ready in case your plastic bag, well, breaks.James and Dan are debating the ethics around 'spares' in relationships and also diving into the controversy surround the enhanced measures for straight men at The Last Dinner Party's concerts, an all-female rock band with a strong queer following, questioning whether these practices are justified or discriminatory.Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know your shoe size? Well, before we start outrage... on this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are tackling some of the top-tier stereotypes that are thrusted upon the community. After all, what do straight men and gay women have in common? Apparently they don't know their own shoe size!Also on this weeks episode: When is it alright to share a bed with your friend? From the complexities of sharing beds with friends of the opposite set to tackling societal norms, James and Dan break through the patriarchy to once again put the world to rights.Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to the Drag world... you don't get much better than the current Queen of the Mothertucking World, Tia Kofi! Having recently won RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs The World Tia has been using their reign to shine a spotlight on important matters - from LGBTQ+ rights to the queerest event of the year (other than Pride), the Eurovision Song Contest, where she hosted the Turquoise Carpet.Tia joins James and Dan for an eye-opening conversation about the pressures of drag, how to overcome self-doubt, songwriting as a therapy and, of course, all things Drag Race.Listen to Tia Kofi's podcast The Final FronTia wherever you get your podcasts: https://tiakofi.lnk.to/thefinalfrontiaFollow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're award winners! A Gay And A NonGay recently won the Independent Podcast Award for Best Sex, Love & Relationships and have been shortlisted at the British Podcast Awards!In this weeks episode, James and Dan talk about the importance of awards and Dan tells a not-convoluted story about how he missed the awards!Elsewhere in the episode, they talk about the idea of gay wrestling to determine sexual roles. From 'gay spacho' to 'horse fair', they tackle stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding common myths.Follow A Gay & A NonGayTikTok: @gaynongayInstagram: @gaynongayYouTube: @gaynongayFacebook: @gaynongayWebsite: gaynongay.comEmail Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices