Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend

In this episode, we sit down with Jake & Max, a couple whose love story has captured hearts across the internet. What started with a cautious first date and clashing attachment styles evolved into a partnership defined by growth, healing and genuine joy. From childhood wounds and emotional shutdowns to lockdown intensity, travel adventures and building an online presence rooted in authenticity...

In this AIDS Awareness Day special, we sit down with Marc Thompson HIV activist, community leader and one of the most vital voices in Black queer British history. Born and raised in Brixton, Marc has spent four decades reshaping the landscape of HIV awareness, queer visibility, and racial justice in the UK. His story is one of survival, disruption, joy, and relentless advocacy. From coming out at...

In this episode, we sit down with Keye, the breakout star of Married at First Sight UK whose humour, honesty, and emotional depth have made him one of the show’s most unforgettable personalities. From navigating a painful divorce in his early twenties to rebuilding his identity after a mental health crisis, Keye opens up with disarming wit about relationships, people pleasing, sexuality, trauma, a...

In this episode, we sit down with comedian and writer Jake Cornell, the quick-witted mind behind Hey Big Guy and one of the most refreshing queer voices in comedy today. From coming out at 16 to finding his community later in life, Jake opens up about identity, shame, body image, dating, and the hilarious chaos of gay adulthood. We dive deep into what it truly means to find your voice, the pressur...

In this episode, we sit down with married couple Alexis & Liam, whose relationship has existed across identities, labels and multiple “coming outs.” Alexis shares her true timeline: first identifying as straight, then gay, then trans, then returning to gay, then finally stepping into womanhood again, this time for herself, not to make the world more comfortable. Liam opens up about how his own...

In this episode, we sit down with Jeza Belle: drag queen, author, comedian and the first drag queen in history to publish a Christian devotional, for one of the most surprising, thoughtful and moving conversations. ✨ We talk queer spirituality, reconciling religion and sexuality, grace, and why faith doesn’t belong to bigots. Jeza opens up about growing up Jewish-Christian, evangelical culture sh...

In this episode, we sit down with Georgia Robert, a standout from I Kissed a Girl Season 1 and semi-pro footballer for a raw, funny and unexpectedly emotional conversation about identity, labels, sport and self-acceptance. 🌈 We get into why the word lesbian felt impossible to say, how school culture shaped shame, and why doing the show flipped everything. Georgia also opens up about how women’s f...

In this episode, we sit down with actor, writer and producer Eman, whose work and lived experience confronts the intersections of queerness, faith and Black masculinity. From award-nominated stage work (For Black Boys…) to creating his upcoming play Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist, Eman shares the real story behind his art: including assault, silence, conversion therapy, estrangement and rebuilding...

In this episode, we sit down with award-winning podcasters and community icons Nana and Ro, the duo behind Two Twos Podcast, a space that redefined what it means to be Black, British, and queer. 🌈 From humble YouTube beginnings to shaping conversations around identity, masculinity, and representation, the pair open up about five years of laughter, love, and legacy. We unpack their journey from cr...

In this episode, we sit down with artist Nxdia, who opens up about growing up between Cairo and Manchester, navigating identity, and creating music that captures the complexity of queerness, culture, and self-expression. From journaling teenage crushes that inspired viral tracks to processing faith, gender, and belonging, Nxdia shares the stories behind Nxdia’s most personal lyrics:  including “Sh...

In this episode, Alex opens up about his journey growing up as a Greek Cypriot lad from North London, navigating queerness, comedy, drag, and autism. He shares how his alter-ego “Soulla” was inspired by his mum and supported by his grandma, the struggles and acceptance he’s faced within his Cypriot community, and the powerful messages audiences have taken away from his shows. Alex also reflects on...

In this solo episode, after being featured in Attitude Magazine, we talk about body image, insecurities, race, hair, weight, and what it’s taken for us to finally love ourselves in a queer community that doesn’t always make that easy. We share the behind-the-scenes of our photoshoot with Gomez, the nerves of stripping down, and the hilarious (and awkward) moments that came with it. We also get div...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jake Jonez: the unapologetic artist, comedian, and rising pop provocateur shaking up queer culture. From small-town Georgia to viral TikTok skits and bold music videos, Jake’s story is one of defiance, humour and hard-earned self-expression. We dive into growing up gay in the South, channeling anger into art, and why sometimes the funniest characters come from the...

In this episode, Cesar DeLeon Ramirez shares his journey from growing up in a Puerto Rican household and spending his weekends in a hair salon, to becoming one of the most in-demand celebrity hairstylists in the world. He reflects on the fearless ambition that led him from assisting in New York salons to his first big break with Cassie, preparing for tours with nothing but a Barnes & Noble cra...

In this episode, we sit down with Rossi Lewis:  storyteller, content creator, and accidental “dating diarist”  whose TikTok journey began with a chance meeting at the gym and spiraled into documenting the chaos, comedy, and heartbreak of gay dating. Rossi opens up about his early years in Cardiff, navigating anger, therapy, and the challenges of growing up queer in a world that didn’t always feel...

In this episode, Chris and Jacob open up about how they met, fell in love, and built a relationship that thrives on both romance and friendship. They share the story of meeting through the theatre world, touring together, and the unforgettable moment in Bali when one asked the other to be his boyfriend under a waterfall. From navigating life on the road to blending their different cultures, they r...

In this episode, Fran Gomez, Spanish-born fashion and portrait photographer, opens up about growing up queer in Andalusia, navigating repression in a Catholic family, and building a creative career after moving to London. Fran shares how working in an iconic gay bar became the unexpected stepping stone to shooting for major fashion brands and creating powerful portraits that uplift underrepresente...

In this episode, Alex Thomas-Smith, actor, performer and proud trans-fem non-binary creative shares their journey from growing up in Leeds to making it on the West End and breaking into TV.  Alex opens up about falling in love during Covid, spontaneous moves to Berlin, and how communication became the cornerstone of a five-year relationship. They speak candidly about gender identity, attachment st...

🎉 1 Year of Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend! | Mr & Mr Game, Bedroom Icks & Drag Names We’re celebrating ONE YEAR of Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend in pure chaos, hosted by Jamie from Podcast Rooms! 💖 Expect a “Mr & Mr” challenge full of bedroom icks, drag queen alter egos, and the real story of how Faris & Josh went from friends to boyfriends. It’s unfiltered,...

In this episode, comedian and content creator Chris Hall joins us to talk about viral fame, sibling bonds, and the unexpected power of background vocals. From brushing Barbie’s hair as a kid to becoming one of TikTok’s funniest queer voices, Chris opens up about growing up gay in a religious family, discovering community at musical theatre college, and finding his creative voice online. We explore...

In this episode, Khaled Alesmael shares his remarkable story of life as a gay Syrian writer, journalist and refugee: from cruising in secret hammams under an oppressive regime to crossing borders on foot and building a new life in Europe. Khaled talks candidly about growing up queer in Syria, the hidden LGBTQ+ community and the power of desire as resistance. He opens up about his journey through E...

In this episode, we’re joined by model, DJ, Chef & reality TV trailblazer Joel Mignott . From open relationships and reality TV edits to childhood trauma, healing through therapy, and navigating gay love without a blueprint. This conversation is raw, hilarious and full of depth. Joel opens up about what it means to grow up mixed-race and queer in the UK, how it felt to go through relationship...

In this episode, Saif Ahmed shares his story of growing up as a gay, Arab, Muslim man — and how he went from fleeing Iraq as a child to helping shape the UK’s Equality Act. Saif talks honestly about leaving Iraq during the war, spending his childhood in Dubai, coming to the UK as a teenager, and trying to work out who he was in a culture that didn’t always accept him. He opens up about what it was...

In this episode, we’re joined by Taylor and Jeff—the charismatic couple behind one of the internet’s most loved LGBTQ+ love stories. From DM slides and Halloween run-ins to IVF, visibility and making a home in NYC, this conversation is full of warmth, honesty and hard-earned wisdom. We dive into coming out in small-town America, redefining masculinity, and the reality behind curating a “perfect” r...

In this vibrant and deeply personal episode, we’re joined by stars from I Kissed a Boy—Callum, Jack S, and Ruben—for a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about life before, during, and after the show. From Black barbers and messy sleepovers to discovering queer brotherhood and confronting racism growing up, nothing is off limits. We dive into the importance of representation, coming out st...