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TW: Domestic Violence In this episode, we chatted with Queer icon Tiff Der, best known for their appearance on the Netflix show, The Ultimatum: Queer Love. A reality TV show that puts couples to the test when presented with a marriage ultimatum. We delved into their experience on the show and their relationship with Mildred. We touch upon topics of domestic violence. We also explore queer self-com...

This week we are exploring all things Gender and Sex from non-binary to intersex to agender. Emma explains the gender spectrum and uncovers what 'Non-Binary Math' truly means in a world of 'Girl Math' and 'Boy Math'. We take a trip around the world and uncover the different non-binary identities that exist across the globe. We hope you enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on 🏳️‍🌈 Instag...

In this episode, we discuss where 'coming out' came from and how it's changed from the 1960s to the present day! Inspired by Billie Eilish's Variety Interview, we look at how Gen Z are approaching queer life, and if coming out is as important as it once was... We also delve into coming out later in life and read a special story from one of our followers ❤️ We hope you enjoy it! 🏳️‍...

This week we explore Hester's crazy theory that the Gays actually invented Poetry! Exploring the queer coded language of poetry and ancient Gay poets of the past. We are also joined by the incredible Day Mattar, a cheeky queer poet and performer from Liverpool. Day is the co-founder of Queer Bodies poetry collective, and a facilitator of poetry workshops with various art organisations in the U...

It’s Black History Month in the UK and LGBT History Month in the US and so in this episode, we are exploring exclusively Black Queer history! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🏳️‍🌈 To help us we invited a fabulous special guest Krystal Lake to explore the forgotten gay heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. We share the story of Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King’s friend, and comrade who organized the March on Washi...

To celebrate Black History Month in UK and LGBT History Month in US we are exploring exclusively Black Queer stories this week! To help us we invited a fabulous special guest Krystal Lake to explore the fascinating origins of Ballroom Culture going back to the 1870’s. As well as the moment Voguing was born and the fascinating life story of Willi Ninja! Follow Krystal on Instagram - @djkrystallake...

In this episode, Hester takes a look at why people are homophobic and Emma delves into the history of how LGBTQ+ people have always found creative ways to survive, fight back, and resist hate. TW/ Violence. This episode comes after a surge of hate crimes in South London and across the world 😔 Our thoughts go out to the victims who have been affected by such violence. RIP O'Shea Sibley and Lau...

In this episode we're talking about Queer cinema and its history within Hollywood. We talk old Queer moments in movies and how the church and state censored them in the 20th century. 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email emma@uncoveredgroup.com For partnerships and collaborations email olivia@uncoveredgroup.com

We sat down with trans pioneer and activist Nancy Nangeroni and her long term partner and trans ally Gordene MacKenzie. After reading a quote from Nancy Nangeroni in Leslie Feinberg's 'Transgender Warriors" We were determined to find Nancy and learn more about her life as an activist over the decades. We had the pleasure of meeting Nancy alongside her long term partner Gordene McKenzi...

Emma and Hester take to streets of Berlin to uncover the heartbreaking love story of Lilly and Felice, the world's first transgender clinic and the Nazi persecution of the LGBTQ+ community. TW// In this episode we discuss the Holocaust. Rest in Power to all those who suffered at the hands of the Nazis.

The Lesbian Bar Project is saving Queer bars across the world! 🏳️‍🌈🌎 In this episode, Emma and Hester interview two filmmakers, the amazing Erica Rose and Elina Street, who are at the forefront of uncovering the mystery of the disappearing lesbian bars and exploring how they can have a revival across the world. 🙌 We also discuss "FLINTA" and what it means 🤔 Enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on...

Hester delves into the lives of the Iconic Black Lesbian and Bisexual Women who helped lay the foundation for Blues Music! Emma chats about how Victorian Doctors in the 19th Century thought bikes would turn women into lesbians. (Yes, you heard that right 😳) 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email emma@uncoveredgroup.comFor partnersh...

In this episode, we chat to the amazing Mikaela Loach, about her own experiences as a climate activist and "baby queer". Mikaela Loach is the bestselling author of It's Not That Radical: Climate Action To Transform Our World, a climate justice activist, co-host of The YIKES Podcast , writer, and 4th-year medical student based in Brighton. In 2020, Forbes, Global Citizen and BBC Woman...

This week we are taking a moment to recognise that pride is and has always been a protest; acknowledging the radical history of protest in the queer community. We talk through our TOP 3 fruity protests in history some of which you may have never even heard of! Enjoy! FOLLOW SAFE SPACE: TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@safe_space   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/safespace_v.. . Youtube: @saf...

It was a pleasure to interview the amazing Theatre Director Emily Aboud and Actress Charlotte Dowding. Emma chats with Emily and Charlotte about the queer Caribbean cabaret 'Splintered' and unacknowledged queer nature of Carnival! 🎧 FOLLOW SAFE SPACE: TikTok:  ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@safe_space⁠   Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/safespace_v..⁠ . Youtube: @safespace497

It was a pleasure to be invited to Mason Alexander Park's dressing room at the Kit Kat Club London! They chat about their new role as Emcee in Cabaret and give us some hope in these turbulent times for trans and non-binary people. It was an honor to hear what they're doing to help and support the community, today and for the future. We can all take a leaf out of Mason's book ❤️ If you&...

The second interview for our Pride Month celebrations is with trans athlete, Charley and trans ally, Josh. We are talking about trans inclusion in sport! We address the hysteria surrounding trans participation in sports and ask about the little things we can all do to help our trans siblings to feel more comfortable and safe. Enjoy! FOLLOW SAFE SPACE: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safe_space Ins...

The first interview for our Pride Month celebrations is with Daniel Lismore, the walking sculpture! Emma and Hester chat with Daniel about art and self-expression. A truly extraordinary conversation, rich with history, stories, and fun. Enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email emma@uncoveredgroup.com For partnerships and collab...

This week we are talking about people who have made a difference - transforming the way we see each other and ourselves. With the help of the late great bell hooks we analyse what it means to be a real man. We talk about the original 'Queen of Drag' William Dorsey Swann. The 'Glamour Boys' of UK politics. And how the AIDS epidemic changed queer culture in ways we often don't se...

This week we want to bring some hope and joy to the safe space, with some wise words from our Transgender Warriors, we also explain the impact each generation contributed towards queer liberation and we talk about life and times of one of great heroes James Baldwin.

This week we discuss how the UK would be a very different place had it not been for the many waves of migration it experienced throughout history, we also deep dive into 'the female gaze' and it's impact on cinema and finally the working class roots of drag! FABULOUS! Keep up to date with our content...`` Follow us on ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ 🏳️‍🌈 For requests and r...

We discuss the non-binary timeline, Stages of a Queer breakup, and the chaotic love story of The OG Twinks of French Poetry. Keep up to date with our content...`` Follow us on ⁠ Instagram⁠ , ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Youtube⁠ 🏳️‍🌈 For requests and reviews email ⁠emma@uncoveredgroup.com⁠ For partnerships and collaborations email ⁠hester@uncoveredgroup.com

We tried something NEW in this episode!  We discuss Queering the Map, Queer Timelines, and the heartwarming story of a gay man who reaches out when he is at a crisis point. BUT in this episode, we bring your perspectives into the debate! We anonymously read some of your comments from our TikToks and Instagram.  Keep up to date with our content and have YOUR say in the upcoming episodes!   TW // To...

In today’s episode, we get ready for the festive season… Queermas! That’s right we’ve made the yuletide GAY! Hester delves into the big gay Roman festival, Saturnalia including the story of the chaotic, trans empress Elagabalus. Her story is quite something, don’t miss out! Emma also unpacks some mystery presents from Lovehoney, the best toys an adult could ask for Christmas! Enjoy this jam-packed...

The story of New York's most inspiring trans activists Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P Johnson, their sisterhood, struggles, and iconic moments.  Join Emma and Hester as they tell the story of how these queens met, and what they did to change the world and the lives of LGBTQ+ people.  We dedicate this podcast to them and the many more activists at the time who helped us be who we are today. ❤...