Ben Mitchell & Michael Smallman

Did You Queer About?

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Did You Queer About… what’s been happening in pop culture this week? Best friends Ben and Mikey certainly did. Join them for their weekly dive into the biggest stories across music, TV, film, theatre, and more. From hot takes and heartfelt recommendations to the occasional tangent about their own lives, Did You Queer About? is your queer-eyed guide to what’s worth talking about right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Did You Queer About… Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights”, Florence’s ‘Everybody Scream’ tour and Joanne McNally’s ‘Pinotphile’ comedy show? 20.02.2026

The year of yearning gallops on as Ben and Mikey dive into the latest film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s timeless novel — and the companion album it inspired — exploring the power (and necessity) of sex on screen. They also debate whether powerhouse vocals can compensate for underwhelming production values, and ask: is comedy at its sharpest when it dares to break taboos? Plus, Ben shares his verdi...

Did You Queer About… the 2026 Grammys, Taylor’s ‘Opalite’ video and the Super Bowl LX halftime show? 13.02.2026

In this episode, Ben and Mikey are back to being “journalists with integrity” as they unpack three of the year’s biggest music moments, asking some important questions along the way: Who were the real winners at the Grammys? Can Taylor Swift be claimed as a Brit? And will Lady Gaga ever let Die With A Smile rest in peace? Plus, they crown a new Man of the Week and share their latest pop culture re...

Did You Queer About… the end of an era and the start of a new year? 06.02.2026

Ben and Mikey are back from hiatus and kicking off series two with a rundown of their top pop-culture moments from the past few weeks. They rewind to the end of 2025 to share their thoughts on The End of an Era docuseries, before stepping into 2026 with a roundup of what’s been keeping the January blues at bay — from faithful Traitors and hot hockey players on ice to the “fake but actually real” e...

Did You Queer About… our 2025 year in review? (Part deux) 23.12.2025

Ben and Mikey are back with the second instalment of their festive special — and yes, a second bottle of Crémant. In their final episode of the year, the boys continue their heartfelt and hilarious round-up of the biggest pop culture moments that defined 2025. Top up your drinks and join them as they unpack the culture that made them laugh, cry and feel unexpectedly straight.  They’ll also be...

Did You Queer About… our 2025 year in review? (Part une) 19.12.2025

Cheers to the first of two festive specials from Ben and Mikey, who look back on a pop culture-packed year.  With a few drinks in hand, the boys deliver their own take on 2025 wrapped. From standout moments and unexpected surprises to recommendations worth revisiting — and a few regrets better best forgotten — they dive into the music, film, TV and more that defined the past 12 months. Queer...

Did You Queer About… the deluxe releases from our Angel and King of the North, JADE and Sam Fender? 12.12.2025

It’s a good week to be a fan of the Geordie pair: both have dropped deluxe editions of their acclaimed 2025 albums, and the boys are diving in. In the final regular episode of the year, they unpack all the new material — noting some striking cinematic parallels between the two releases. Both artists deliver eight additional tracks, each set expanding on the themes of their parent albums while stil...

Did You Queer About... Stranger Things, All Her Fault and the latest Drag Race UK crowning? 05.12.2025

It’s been a light week for new music, so the boys have been catching up on TV instead. They ruveal whether they agree with the Drag Race UK season seven crowning, dive into the themes behind the twisty limited series All Her Fault, and — naturally — get a little thirsty over the queer romance show heating up the internet. Mikey has revised thoughts on The Morning Show after the season four finale,...

Did You Queer About... Wicked: For Good, the very good musical Coven, and Jessie J teasing good times? 28.11.2025

It’s a double bill of witches in episode 11. The boys mull over whether they’ve been changed for the better after watching the finale of Wicked, plus they dive into the brand-new musical Coven, inspired by England’s most infamous witch trials. Meanwhile, Ben has plenty to celebrate. He’s finally finished the very short book he’s been reading, Jessie has returned with genuinely good music, and Ben...

Did You Queer About… Celebrity Huns on Drag Race and new eras for Charli XCX and Robyn? 21.11.2025

It’s a cause for celebration this week as the boys hit double digits with episode 10, Drag Race UK delivers its best episode of season seven so far, and Charli XCX drops new music that Mikey actually loves — much to Ben’s surprise and delight. They share their thoughts on the format of the controversial makeover challenge and the subculture of huns, their expectations for the upcoming Wuthering He...

Did You Queer About... the Celeb Traitors final, the Grammy noms and the new Katy Perry song? 14.11.2025

Ben and Mikey are back with episode 9 and starting to wonder if this is the alternate universe. Alan Carr has won The Celebrity Traitors, Katy Perry has released good music and the Wicked cast have given us the most wonderful piece of promo.  They dive into the big four Grammy nominations, the latest episode of Drag Race UK and Rosalía’s new album LUX, asking some big questions along the way:...

Did You Queer About… how it’s ok to scream, to grieve and to be human? 07.11.2025

This week, things get emotional — and not just because Ben cries (again). The boys dive into some weighty themes of grief, loss, and mental health, sparked by the heartwarming Netflix film Nonnas and fresh releases from Cat Burns and Florence + The Machine. They also share their thoughts on HAIM’s I quit tour and Mikey’s inspiring afternoon at the Southbank Centre, where he saw two of his idols —...

Did You Queer About... how much these South West boys love the West End Girl? 31.10.2025

Lily Allen takes centre stage in what’s been a big week for music. Ben and Mikey deep dive into the album that has everyone asking: what actually is a 4chan Stan? Are people on dating apps really looking for a nonmonogamummy? And, seriously, who the f*ck is Madeline? The boys also sing praises for JADE’s show-stopping THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE TOUR, share highlights from new releases by Demi Lovato...

Did You Queer About... Boots, the Beckhams and the Big Dog Theory? 23.10.2025

This week, Ben and Mikey are back with the hard-hitting questions — like whether the military is basically Drag Race for hyper-masculinity, and if The Big Dog Theory might just be the hottest game play we’ve seen in The Traitors yet. There’s plenty of thirst too, as they unpack Netflix’s new series Boots , while Mikey delivers his unfiltered take on the Victoria Beckham docu-series — and confesses...

Did You Queer About… Cheryl The Queen bringing back her Gals, Aloud? 16.10.2025

In this star-studded episode, Ben and Mikey welcome RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and Gals Aloud sensation Cheryl The Queen to the show. Together, they dive into everything from Alan Carr’s scene-stealing moments on The Celebrity Traitors, to Cheryl’s top three highlights from The Mayhem Ball Tour. They unpack the lessons from the new Victoria Beckham documentary, reflect on Cheryl’s journey to global s...

Did You Queer About... how showgirls are growers, not show-ers? 09.10.2025

Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl is here — but is it queer? And more importantly… is it any good? This week, the boys have gone full Taylor: a deep-dive discussion into TS12, a night out at Swiftageddon, and even a trip to the cinema for The Official Release Party of a Showgirl . But somehow, Ben and Mikey still found time for a few other showgirls… From catching the new Queen of Stage and Pu...

Did You Queer About… Drag Queens, Wicked Witches and Lady Gaga? Oh my! 02.10.2025

Ben and Mikey have had a monster of a week! Queen Mother Monster stormed The O2 with The Mayhem Ball and the wickedly talented Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande cast a spell with the Wicked: For Good trailer. Meanwhile, a fresh batch of queens have sashayed into the werkroom for a new season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK , ready to battle for the crown. On top of that, Ben shares an honest review of Hade...

Did You Queer About… Ariana selling out The O2, Taylor returning to the big screen and the big hitters at the Emmys? 25.09.2025

Ben and Mikey kick off this week’s jam-packed episode by celebrating the warm response to the show’s launch — including an endorsement (of sorts) from JADE herself. With music, film, and TV all delivering big headlines, the duo round up the week’s most buzzworthy releases and announcements. Highlights include: Ariana selling out The O2 in just 15 minutes with The Eternal Sunshine Tour; rising fan...

Did You Queer About... JADE being the new IT girl in pop? 18.09.2025

In the first episode of their brand new podcast, Ben and Mikey deep dive into JADE's first solo album THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! . They discuss everything from the order in which they first listened to the album on release to what statement they believe JADE was trying to make with a collection of songs that spans many genres. Ahead of that conversation, they touch on what's been happening in their week...

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