Pride & Progress

Season 5, episode 11. This week we are joined by the incredible Professor Virginia Braun and Professor Victoria Clarke to discuss the development of Reflexive Thematic Analysis and its lasting impact on qualitative research. In the episode we discuss reflexivity, researcher identity, LGBTQ+ visibility and representation, advice for PhD students, and inclusive approaches to research. We also examin...

Season 5, episode 9. This week we speak with the brilliant Dr Liam Cahill and Dr Beth Jones about their research into LGBTQ+ mental health, wellbeing, body image, and community experiences. We explore minority stress, loneliness, community connection, and the mental health impacts of discrimination and misinformation. Emphasising co-produced, affirmative research and real-world impact, Beth and Li...

Season 5, episode 7. In this week’s episode we explore the topic of ‘doing your doctorate’ with three fantastic guests,  Richard McDonald, Sarah Roeschlaub, and  Dr Robert Grant. Our panel share their doctoral journeys, discussing why they pursued a PhD, what the process actually looks like, the challenges, the rewards, and why LGBTQ+ research is so important at this level. If you are an LGBTQ+ te...

This week we bring you a special episode recorded at the NEU LGBT+ Educators' Conference. We bring you interviews with attendees and exhibitors, and discuss the brand new 'Coming Out at Work' guidance which will be made available soon (details available here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/library/right-choose-model-policy) We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episo...

Season 5, episode 6. This week we are joined by Dr Dom Jackson-Cole and Joris Lechêne to explore the concept of intersectionality, discussing its origins, evolution, and relevance in education and LGBTQ+ inclusion. The conversation traces the term back to Kimberlé Crenshaw’s foundational legal scholarship and expands into its broader applications, critiques, and misuses.  Resources discussed in th...

Season 5, Episode 6 In this episode we are exploring the brilliant new documentary 'Queering Blackpool', which premiered earlier this year. We speak with the researcher behind the film, Helen Eadon-Sinkinson, before sharing a Q&A recorded LIVE at one of the film's sold-out premier events earlier this year, including: 🎙 Host, Jo Brassington 🎥 Researcher & Filmmaker, Helen Eadon-Sinkinson...

Season 5, Episode 5 This week we are joined by the brilliant Dr Finn Mackay (they/them) to discuss radical feminism, masculinity, trans inclusion, and the power of bridging activism with academia. Drawing on their work in education, public engagement, and gender research, Finn shares practical insights for creating inclusive spaces, navigating polarised debates, and supporting LGBTQ+ young people....

Season 5, Special Episode In this episode we take a break from our research focussed series to share a special interview with Kacey DeGroot, who is standing to be elected as the Deputy General Secretary of the National Education Union. Kacey, who uses she/her pronouns, is a trans woman and a secondary school Drama teacher. She transitioned quite visibly in the school she still teaches at full time...

Season 5, Episode 4 This week we are joined by Dr Kevin Guyan to discuss his new book Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications, and the Dangers of Inclusion . Kevin is a writer and researcher whose work explores the intersection of data and identity. He is the author of Rainbow Trap and the brilliant Queer Data: Using Gender, Sex and Sexuality Data for Action. Kevin is a Chancellor’s Fellow at t...

Season 5, Episode 3 This week we are joined by Dr Jack Bryne Stothard and Dr Ben Johnson to discuss the life and work of Michel Foucault. Michel Foucault (1926–1984) was a French philosopher, historian, social theorist, and literary critic, widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. His work explored the relationship between power, knowledge, and social institutio...

Season 5, Episode 2 This week we are joined by the incredible Professor Eleanor Formby. Eleanor is Professor of Sociology and Youth Studies at Sheffield Hallam University and joins us to discuss her extensive research into LGBTQ+ inclusive education, youth work, and the challenges and opportunities within school environments. Eleanor's new book is available to buy here: Homophobic, Biphobic an...

Season 5, Episode 1 This new season of Pride and Progress is going to focus on LGBTQ+ research, and there is no better place to begin than with the newly-published book: ' The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research '. In this episode we discuss the value of LGBTQ+ research, and reflect with the editors of the book Dr Adam Brett and Professor Catherine Lee , as well as contributors to the book Dr Alex Ba...

Season 4, Episode 11 This special live episode was recorded at our virtual event: Celebrating 20 Years of LGBT+ History Month UK. The event was hosted by Pride & Progress, in collaboration with founders of LGBT+ History Month UK, Schools OUT. During the event, we hear how LGBT+ History Month was founded from co-founder and Chair of Schools OUT Sue Sanders; how it has developed and grown over 2...

Season 4, Episode 10 In our final episode of the series, we share a conversation recorded earlier in the year with the wonderful Bennie Kara on behalf of Myatt & Co and Diverse Educators. In this discussion, Bennie asks us about the work of Pride & Progress, exploring how the podcast has grown to become a book and wider network of support. We end the discussion by sharing some of the excit...

Season 4, Episode 9 This week we bring to you an episode exploring Faith, Religion, & LGBT+ Identity. To explore this theme we are joined by three LGBT+ people of faith: Sabah, Natasha, & George (you can read their full bios below). In this conversation we explore the strength of LGBT+ people of faith, the tensions that can occur between LGBT+ people and faith communities, and how we can w...

Season 4, Episode 8 This week we bring you an episode that was recorded live at the University of Nottingham. Adam is joined by Dr Jake Hodder and Dr Kieran Phelan to discuss the topic of culture wars and the work of Pride & Progress. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode. You can also follow us on socials @PrideProgress. Thanks for listening!  www.prideprogress...

Season 4, Episode 7 This week we are talking all things Heartstopper Season 3 with friend of the show Aisling Walters (she/her). We discuss our favourite characters, favourite moments, and some of the deeper themes of the new season. In this episode we revisit our interview with Fisayo Akinade (her/him), who plays Mr Ajayi in Heartstopper, and we share a brand new interview with Ash Self (he/him),...

Season 4, Episode 6 This week we bring to you a special episode of Pride & Progress recorded live at the Just Like Us Awards in London. We were invited by Just Like Us to capture the event in this special podcast episode where we will be talking about the work of Just Like Us, and why celebrations like this awards night are so important. In this episode you will hear from a range of guests and...

Season 4, Episode 5 This week we are joined by Professor Catherine Lee (MBE) (she/her) and Dr Ben Johnson (he/him) to discuss the topic of LGBT+ Research. Ben and Catherine are both former teachers and now academics who research a variety of LGBT+ topics including panoptic heteronormativity, Section 28 and its impact, and LGBT+ teacher professional identity. In this fascinating conversation, we di...

Season 4, Episode 4 This week we are trying something a bit different and have invited four fantastic guests to take over the show to discuss the topic of allyship and advocacy. We are joined by Claire Bale (she/her), author of the racial diversity and inclusion blog,  ⁠https://thatsabitracey.com/⁠ , and EDI lead for a large Trust; Shonagh Reid (she/her), former teacher and senior leader and now d...

Season 4, Episode 3 This week we discuss the important topic of positive representation in inclusive books and stories. We are joined by a brilliant panel of experts including authors Dean Atta (he/him), Sarah Hagger-Holt (she/her), and Ollie Pike (he/him) as well as educator Becky Shewell (she/her) - the creator of the Shewell Intersectionalitree database. During the episode we explore representa...

Season 4, Episode 2 This week we discuss the important topic of Pride Groups, exploring the impact they can have, and the logistics of successfully running one. We are joined by a brilliant panel made up of Frankie Cowper (she/they) from Just Like Us, Edel Cronin (she/her) and Lois Nethersell-Webb (she/her), authors of the upcoming book 'The Secondary School Guide to Pride', and Charlotte...

Season 4, Episode 1 We were invited to join the NEU's LGBT+ Educators' Conference 2024 in Birmingham. The theme for the conference this year was 'Celebrate, Educate, and Protect Together'. In this episode we capture the conference by speaking with organisers, guests, and stall holders about the importance of each word in that theme. Thanks for listening to this Pride & Progress...

Season 3, Episode 14 Section 28 was an amendment to the Local Government Act of 1988, which prohibited local authorities from intentionally 'promoting homosexuality', or promoting the 'acceptibility of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship'. This legislation came into place in 1988, and planted fear into our educational spaces. For years, Section 28 created a culture of...

Season 3, Episode 13 This week we are talking all things Heartstopper with a variety of voices from our Pride & Progress Community including special guest and friend of the show Aisling Walters (she/her). We explore your favourite characters, favourite moments, and ask why you think shows like this are important. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode. You can al...