Chaps Out

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott welcomes back Chaps Out guest Garry who recommends some of his feel-good favourites including Pride, Love Simon and It's A Sin. If you enjoyed this episode of Chaps Out Culture please subscribe or follow wherever you listen, give us a 5 star rating and Share to help the podcast reach anyone who may need to hear it. And if you missed it, don...

In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by guest, Garry who shares his story of coming out at 46 after spending more than 30 years hiding his sexuality. Growing up during Section 28, he believed he had to suppress who he really was, leading him to marry, raise a family and struggle with his mental health for decades. Garry reflects on the difficult consequences of finally telli...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott welcomes back World Champion swimmer Mark Foster, one of Britain's most celebrated athletes, for a warm and nostalgic conversation about the LGBTQ+ culture that has shaped and inspired them. Together, they discuss music that defined their youth, including Soft Cell, while reflecting on the enduring power of 1980s pop and its connection to i...

In this powerful episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by six-time world champion and former world record-breaking swimmer Mark Foster to discuss his new book, “My Double Life” (Bloomsbury- out July 2nd 2026) and talk about the story behind the medals. Growing up in Essex, becoming one of Britain's greatest swimmers and spending decades in the public eye, Mark reveals why he didn't c...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Dave Turner, who shares some of his most meaningful LGBTQ+ cultural highlights and why community is more important than ever. If you enjoyed this episode of Chaps Out Culture please subscribe or follow wherever you listen, give us a 5 star rating and Share to help the podcast reac...

In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Dave Turner who shares his journey of coming out at 44 and how one life-changing decision transformed not only his own life, but his relationship with his daughter. From years of hiding his true self to discovering the courage to live openly, Dave reflects on fatherhood, authenticity, resilience, and the unexpected rewards of stepping...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Philip Nettleton, who shares some of his most meaningful LGBTQ+ cultural highlights including music, TV and the 2017 film, God’s Own Country. If you enjoyed this episode of Chaps Out Culture please subscribe or follow wherever you listen, give us a 5 star rating and Share to help...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of coercive control, blackmail, emotional abuse, mental health crisis and suicidal thoughts which some viewers may find distressing In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Philip Nettleton who shares his story of coming out at 67 after decades in a heterosexual marriage. A secret relationship became a toxic situation involvi...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott is joined again by Neil Delaney who recommends Stonewall, the powerful historical drama inspired by the Stonewall riots. Neil reflects on how the film helped shape and inspire him after coming out, while exploring the real-life events on Christopher Street in 1969 that sparked the modern Pride movement. From police raids and oppression to t...

In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant is joined by Neil Delaney who shares his honest and deeply personal coming out journey later in life. Growing up in the North of Scotland in the 80s, Neil struggled with his feelings for men while building a life with a wife and child. Neil also opens up about love, grief, and acceptance, reflecting on his late partner Terry, who helped him fully embrace hi...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant is joined again by Ambrose King who recommends The Devil Wears Prada 2 and the new Netflix series Running Point. If you enjoyed this episode of Chaps Out Culture please subscribe or follow wherever you listen, give us a 5 star rating and Share to help the podcast reach anyone who may need to hear it. And if you missed it, don’t forget to check out t...

In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Ambrose King who shares his powerful story of coming out later in life after years of living under the pressure of family expectations, marriage, and tradition within the Traveller community. From becoming a husband and father to finally finding the courage to live authentically at 42, Ambrose speaks openly about shame, identity, rejec...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Gil Cruz, who shares an insightful list of LGBTQ+ films, TV shows, books, and live events that have shaped his perspective- from powerful historical stories like The Imitation Game and Pride, to ground-breaking series such as It’s a Sin and Queer as Folk US. With reflections on re...

In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Gil Cruz, who shares his honest and often humorous journey of coming out later in life. From growing up in a traditional Filipino Catholic family to navigating a secret double life across London, Canada, Japan and beyond, Gil opens up about the moment he finally chose to live authentically. He reflects on the reality that “the anticipa...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Alex, who shares powerful LGBTQ+ film and TV recommendations that have shaped and inspired him. From the 2021 Canadian independent film, Wildhood- a heartfelt story of identity, love, and reconnecting with heritage- to classic series like Six Feet Under, exploring self-acceptance...

Content note: This conversation includes experiences of homophobia, cultural pressure, and mental health challenges In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by Alex, who shares what it was like growing up between the UK and Nigeria in a deeply religious environment, where being gay “put the fear of God” in him and safety was never guaranteed. He opens up about the pressure to co...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Shaun Coram to share his LGBTQ+ recommendation: 2001 FILM, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. From its gritty Berlin origins to its rise as a cult rock musical, Shaun explores the film’s unique blend of raw emotion and high-energy glam rock, highlighting standout moments and songs like “W...

In this episode of Chaps Out, Grant Philpott speaks with Shaun Coram who shares his story of coming out later in life and opens up about navigating married life, fatherhood, identity, and the emotional journey that led him to finally live authentically. From early signs he didn’t fully understand, to the realities of coming out in midlife during his marriage, Shaun reflects with honesty, humour, a...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture- the companion podcast to #ChapsOut- host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Elliot Juby who highlights some important TV and films that influenced his life and helped him make sense of his journey. From the emotional impact of ‘All of Us Strangers’ to the camp joy of ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ and the depth of ‘Bad Education’, Elli...

In this episode of Chaps Out, Grant Philpott speaks with Elliot Juby who shares his journey growing up in a Jehovah’s Witness family, leaving the religion at 19, and coming out multiple times across different stages of his life. Elliot discusses the profound impact of being rejected by his family due to his sexuality and how he rebuilt his life from scratch. He demonstrates his resilience and the...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, regular host, Grant Philpott is joined once again by guest ‘takeover’ host, Jonathan Welford, who returns to turn the spotlight on Grant’s personal queer cultural recommendation. Their conversation explores the classic 1969 film Midnight Cowboy, which Grant describes as his all-time favourite for its emotional depth, complex relationship between its male lead...

In this episode of Chaps Out, guest host Jonathan Welford takes over the mic to turn the tables and interview regular host Grant Philpott about coming out as bisexual later in life and what inspired Grant to start the #ChapsOut podcast. In this conversation, Grant reflects on growing up in the 70s and 80s, a time marked by limited sex education, a lack of gay role models in his immediate circle, a...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture host Grant Philpott is joined again by his Chaps Out guest, Steve Freeman who shares three powerful LGBTQ+ screen recommendations that shaped his perspective at different stages of life: Queer as Folk, It's a Sin, and God's Own Country. From secretly watching Queer as Folk in the late ’90s and discovering a whole new world of gay life, to reflecting on the deva...

In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott speaks with Steve Freeman who shares his story. From a happy childhood growing up in rural Suffolk to a 30-year career in the police, and ultimately coming out as a gay man later in life. In this candid episode, Steve opens up about navigating marriage, fatherhood, the challenges of coming out in a traditionally macho profession, and the unexpected...

In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott chats with #chapsout guest Mike Nash Whitmore who shares the inspiring story behind his creative journey, from publishing his debut LGBTQ+ inspired novel Shadow of the Moor to releasing his first album Last Train Home. He talks about writing authentic gay stories later in life, creating characters that reflect his own experiences, and why r...