A Gay and A NonGay

Why do people feel the need to announce that they're in a relationship? Is it arrogant? James has had it with people telling him they have a boyfriend. Dan thinks it's pretty normal. Let us know your thoughts 😂 find us on your socials by searching gaynongay. Kisses x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Conservative Party welcome in LGBTQ+ spaces? Dan and James discuss a recent twitter/X spat where some members of the Tory Party were allegedly physically thrown out of gay bar in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome Jayne Ozanne. Jayne is a former member of the UK government's LGBT advisory panel but sensationally quit 2 years ago because of ministers creating a 'hostile environment for LGBTQ+ people'. Jayne discusses the tories continuous lack of action on their much ‘promised’ conversion therapy ban. At the time of release there is still confusion as to whether it will be included in the Ki...

James and Dan are joined by Conservative politician Andrew Boff - who was ejected from the party conference after heckling the Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Why did he do it? Should Suella resign for inciting hate speech against LGBTQ+ people? And can the Tory party really claim to be 'safe' for LGBTQ+ people? Join us for our next recording live in London with our special guests DJ Fat Tony & J...

James and Dan discuss transphobia in their respective worlds, as deathcore band Thy Art is Murder sack their transphobic singer - and 90s band Eternal split into two over the trans debate. Listen again to our episode with Louise! Watch the video about XL Bully dog owners Get tickets to our upcoming live show at Cheerful Earful Festival in London on November 2nd with our guest DJ Fat Tony! Learn mo...

How often does Dan think about the Roman Empire, and how often does James think about Princess Diana? Dan has some very exciting career news, and James definitely does not have the hump! Plus, bird news. Get tickets to our upcoming live show at Cheerful Earful Festival in London on November 2nd! (Book Dan as a Jamie Dornan lookalike on lookalikes.co.uk 👀) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

James and Dan are joined by Leila Zadeh from Rainbow Migration. Together, we dig deep into the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ+ asylum seekers trying to find safety in the UK. Leila reveals the heartbreaking truth about the challenges these individuals face, shining a light on the trauma caused by the UK's immigration detention system. This episode paints a vivid picture of what it's like to be an...

Dan thinks that James might pretend to be "thick" to fit a gay stereotype? This goes down well 😂 and James wonders if Dan thinks "all straight people are boring", prompting a lively exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Bird News! James is ‘back in the game’ - dating-wise, but doesn’t want to use any apps. Plus is driving a car 'straight'? and it’s James’ birthday but why was Dan not invited? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James reflects on the horrific events at The Two Brewers in Clapham in August, and asks if the UK is a safe place for gay people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the ‘power dynamic’ in a gay relationship? Would James role-play as someone’s brother? Plus Dan has some bird news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It goes without saying, trigger warning. For help and support check out Galop ,the UK's LGBTQ+ abuse and violence charity, https://galop.org.uk/get-help/helplines/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James fills Dan in on more 'gay Twitter' drama regarding Chicken Tenders. Plus, is Jack Grealish leading a 'new trend' of feminiity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James reflects on the *drama* at Adonis nightclub. Meanwhile, Dan's latest business venture 'Only Dans' is still not off the ground. :(.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Barbie is a podcaster - As a christian preacher condemns Barbie, James is embarrassed to discover he's the only gay that fancied his Ken doll as a child. Plus we question the motivations behind transphobia, are these born to a genuine concern about transgender people or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Were Just Stop Oil right to protest Pride in London? Plus James has witnessed his first orgasm at LA Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Dan are joined by Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran, the UK's first pansexual MP. On the agenda - why is David Cameron taking credit for introducing same-sex marriage? Are there lots of secretly gay MPs who vote for homophobic legislation? And why are the government so obsessed with trans people? Plus, Layla opens up to James and Dan about her own coming out journey. Learn more about your...

Dan learns about a darkroom at Glastonbury, and James finds out what an upside-down pineapple means. Is this a thing? Meanwhile in Solihull, 'the most NonGay town in Britain', everyone's apparently drinking pina coladas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are experiences like abuse, chemsex, sexual exploitation, racism and even murder considered 'normal' for LGBTQ+ people? James and Dan dive into the depths of LGBTQ+ shame with journalist Patrick Strudwick, uncovering it's impact and the vulnerabilities it can create. In this chilling episode, Patrick shares insights from his new Audible original series, 'White Smoke: America’s Chemsex Killer'. Are...

Has the Philip Schofield scandal given the gays ‘bad PR?’. Dan wonders if age-gap relationships are more common in the LGBTQ+ community? Is there anything wrong with them?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you be 'friends' with your exes? Dan discovers that none of James' breakups have been amicable. Meanwhile James' friend is panicked after sleeping with someone that looks exactly like Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James has an accident in a hotel room and Dan is annoyed by TERFS claiming to be punk. Plus can straight people also be 'queer'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James is very bored this week - bored of straight people dominating narratives in TV shows and ‘endlessly running marathons’, Is he just jealous that he’s not the centre of attention? Do other gay people feel the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James has been arguing with Piers Morgan again 🙄 (he's got a tour to sell), and why if someone tells you to be less of something, you should be MORE of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it healthy to laugh at intimacy? Is sex funny? Dan thinks it is, James thinks it isn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices