Black Boy Joy Podcast with Jay & Ainsley

For the first episode of 2023, I'm pleased to be joined by Jermain Jackman: singer, recording artist, published author, political consultant, activist and winner of Season 3 of The Voice. We discuss his win, his music and singing career, as well as get into all his political activist work. Plus Jermain turns the tables and asks some questions for me Follow Jermain on Instagram: https://www.instagr...

On this episode we take a trip down memory lane to a past episode with Shakona Fire, a drag queen and mainstay of London's LGBT scene. We talk drag, the scene and activism. Its a great one, thanks to Shakona to taking the time out to talk to us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jay and Ainsley discuss Mr Loverman: the 2013 Novel by Bernardine Evaristo and its adaptation by the BBC, which tells the story of a black queer closeted caribbean man. We discuss the characters, the themes and the differences between the novel and the TV show WARNING: spoilers ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we discuss the life of the late great Justin Fashanu. Justin was the first black player to be sold for £1 million pounds, clashed with the infamous Brian Clough and was the first high profile player to publicly come out of the closet. Today we remember this life, celebrate his legacy and consider why no other footballer has come out in nearly 35 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

On this week's episode, we take the time to remember Ivor Cummings, dubbed as the 'black gay godfather of the windrush generation'. We discuss his legacy, black queer erasure from history and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jay and Ainsley invite our friend Patrick- a nurse with over 10 years experience in sexual health to discuss HIV testing and prevention. In anticipation of HIV Testing week 2025 which runs from the 19th to the 16th of February 2025 Get information on HIV at https://www.tht.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Jay and Ainsley discuss the idea of extending grace to those in our community who say or display problematic behaviours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're happy to welcome Hakeem Adewumi to the podcast. After graduating with a degree in African and African Diaspora Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, Hakeem (he/him) was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship scholarship to Johannesburg, South Africa. His work has been exhibited at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, MA; Houston Museum of African American Culture,...

On this episode, we discuss sexual roles among gay men, the verse agenda and kink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this Episode, Jay and Ainsley talk about music, our vision for the upcoming year and allyship within the male community Follow Black Boy Joy Podcast on Instagram Contact us at blackboyjoypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this first episode of Black Boy Joy podcast in nearly two years, Ainsley introduces his new, permanent co-host Jay to the podcast and we discuss all things Christmas, Kwanzaa and our vision for the future Follow black boy joy podcast on: https://www.instagram.com/blackboyjoypodcast/?hl=en email us at: blackboyjoypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I sit down with Shakona Fire: A drag artist, writer producer and self proclaimed 'political princess' hailing from London. We discuss their artistry, all their years working in nightlife, the impact of the RuPaul's Drag Franchise on the scene and more Follow Shakona on Instagram for links to all their work: https://www.instagram.com/shakonafire/?hl=en Follow Black Boy Joy Podcast on Ins...

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This week, I'm joined by my longtime friend Miranda Lewis-Brown. She is a writer, professional cellist and teacher living in London. We discuss Christmas, family, Miranda's work and we give eachother our verdict on our favourite christmas songs and films. Follow Miranda on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randaloretta/ Follow Black Boy Joy Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackb...

This week, I'm pleased to be joined by Abdi Duale- the first black man to be elected to The Labour Party's National Executive Committee. We discuss the Labour Party, including the Jeremy Corbyn years both as labour party members from Abdi's perspective as a campaigner. we reflect on the year 2022 in politics, Liz Truss' disastrous tenure as Prime Minister and how we can increase representation in...

This week, I'm pleased to be joined by my good friend Kassi, who is a food content creator based in London. We spend the discussing her plaform, Kassi's Kitchen, how our years have gone for us so far and we wade into the afrobeats in carnival debate. Follow Kassi's Kitchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassis.kitchen/ Follow Kassi's Kitchen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kassiskitche...

After a lengthy hiatus, Black Boy Joy Podcast is back! This week, Ainsley interviews Garry Jones: a Birmingham based artist, activist and designer of The Red Ribbons- a 6 metre high sculpture memorialising those affected by AIDs and HIV which will be unveiled in the heart of Birmingham's gay village on World AIDs Day. We talk about the AIDs Crisis in the 80s, Garry's tireless activism and past inv...

In this special episode, brought live from the Seven Dials Theatre, Ainsley is joined by Anyebe Godwin and Doreene Blackstock, castmembers of Foxes- the play by Dexter Flanders. We discuss its themes and the process of performing in detail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our last episode of Black Boy Joy Podcast, Kieran and Ainsley share our experiences of Christmas, coronavirus and recount our experience of the gay scene in Leeds on a very alcohol filled and hazy saturday night.  Follow Black Boy Joy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackboyjoypodcast/ Please send any enquiries to blackboyjoypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This week, Kieran and Ainsley are hosting a 'no frills' episode of Black Boy Joy Podcast as Ainsley is stuck in Birmingham self-isolating with coronavirus. We still wanted to give yall the content you deserve, so here it is. This week, we discuss testing positive, our favourite men are trash songs, the Conservative Christmas parties during lockdown in 2020 and ghosting Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

This week, Kieran and Ainsley use Sza's 2017 to discuss being a side-chick. Plus, Kieran recounts his best men are trash story for the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kieran and Ainsley discuss the royal family, code-switching in interracial relationships and friendships and much more  Follow Black Boy Joy Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackboyjoypodcast/ Follow Black Boy Joy Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blkboyjoypod Please send any queries to blackboyjoypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

This week, Kieran and Ainsley discuss Halloween in the aftermath of both our parties, we get into Dave Chapelle's Closer comedy special on Netflix and take a deep dive on our body image. Spoiler alert: we disagree profoundly on these issues What did you think about Dave Chappelle's comedy special?   Follow Black Boy Joy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackboyjoypodcast/ Please send a...

This week, Kieran and Ainsley are joined by Topher Taylor: writer, podcaster, sex educator extraordinaire for a chat about the relaunch of his new podcast The T-Spot, how he got started, working in the adult industries, our shared love of Madonna and much more!.  Follow The T-Spot on Spotify, Apple podcasts and all other good streaming platforms and visit his website at https://tophertaylor.c...