Gays Up North

🎧  Episode 32 is LIVE! Title: We Are Knackered!  😅🌈 Barnsley Pride – you were INCREDIBLE! 💖 A massive thank you to everyone who showed up, showed out, and supported the amazing acts. You brought the love, the energy, and the glitter! ✨ But no rest for the fabulous – it’s time to gear up for  Bawtry Pride  this weekend! 🎉 Expect amazing entertainment, good vibes, and a chance to come together...

he unapologetically northern LGBTQ+ podcast bringing camp, community, and real talk from the top of the map! 🌈🎙️Join your hosts as they spill the tea from  Jason’s legendary Strawberry Social , wave their flags at  Bawtry Pride , and proudly take centre stage as  hosts of Barnsley Pride ! Each episode serves up heart, humour, and a hefty dose of northern soul – with a twist of southern sass, than...

Episode 30: It’s Too Damn Hot! 🔥 Radio, Pride & Rants Whew! It’s a scorcher up North and we’re melting — but that’s not stopping us! In this sizzling episode of  Gays Up North , we’ve been live on  Doncaster Radio  promoting the fabulous upcoming  Bawtry Pride ! 🌈 Plus,  Room 101  is back and things get  fiery  as Jamie is absolutely SEETHING — and trust us, you don’t want to miss what’s got...

🎙️ From Radio Highs to Monday Blues – Bawtry & Harworth Pride Prep! After the buzz of being live on the radio this Sunday, Jay Jay and Jason are back — and battling the Monday blues. In this week’s episode of  Gays Up North , the duo reflects on their exciting broadcast, spills some behind-the-scenes tea, and shifts gears into full Pride planning mode. 🏳️‍🌈 Get the inside scoop on what’s brew...

Episode 28! – Monday Blues & Drone Show Highs Shaking off the Monday blues with a boost from an epic weekend drone show, we're back with Episode 28! This week, we ride the high of sky-lit wonders, get real with your dilemmas in our Agony Aunt segment, and dig deep into our pet peeves as  Room 101  makes a triumphant return. Whether you're dragging your feet into the week or still buzzi...

Episode 27: Tangents, Butch Beer Vibes & A Brand New Nickname!  🍻🌈 We’re back with another beautifully chaotic episode of  Gays Up North ! In Episode 27, we  really  go off on one – expect more tangents than a GCSE maths lesson. JayJay’s been serving  very butch  realness at a local beer festival (yes, there were hops AND hot lads), and we’re still reeling from the fact there’s  no agony aun...

Episode 26: Agony Aunt or Agony Rant?! This week, the Agony Aunt segment takes a wild turn as Jason’s coffee hits harder than expected—and it shows! Fueled by caffeine and sass, he’s doling out advice with zero filter, while Jay Jay delivers pure podcast gold with his razor-sharp wit and iconic one-liners. Expect laughter, chaos, and a whole lot of honesty as the boys tackle your dilemmas like onl...

Welcome back from holiday, JayJay!! 🎉 We’re kicking things off with a post-birthday glow—JayJay just turned the big 3-0 in style, celebrating in sunny Majorca with horseback riding, archery, and plenty of fun. 🏹🐎 Meanwhile, Jason’s long-awaited home renovation is finally  done  (cue the confetti), and he’s got  two  brand-new surprise gifts to show off... any guesses? Tune in for laughs, storie...

🎉 A Fun-Filled Funeral & Jason’s Sofa Saga 🎙️ This week on  Gays Up North , it’s a full house and full chaos! We’re throwing a  fabulous  funeral (yes, really) to celebrate JayJay’s birthday in true dramatic fashion — wigs, wine, and wailing included. Meanwhile, Jason is finally getting his new sofa delivered (praise be!), and Dale has joined the madness to add his own northern sparkle. Expec...

We're Back, Pet! (After a Slight Technical Tantrum...) After an unexpected week off thanks to some classic northern-style tech troubles (our microphones had a diva moment),  Gays Up North: The Podcast  is back and louder than ever! This week, we're catching up on everything we missed — the gossip, the glitter, and the good old northern nonsense. Grab a brew, get comfy, and join us as we la...

Episode 22!– Loose Gays It’s giving morning sass and caffeinated chaos! In this episode, Jay Jay and Jason dive headfirst into the drama, shade, and iconic moments of Celebrity Big Brother. Expect unfiltered opinions and more hot takes than a Sunday roast. Plus, the lads tackle a juicy agony aunt letter that sparks some seriously savage hair advice — no strand is safe. Tune in for the gossip, stay...

Gays Up North - Games, Glam, and Barnsley Pride! Get ready for an episode of  Gays Up North  packed with laughs, sass, and fabulous fashion! The gang is back, bringing their signature humor and high-energy vibes as they dive into some hilarious games that will have you laughing out loud. From crazy challenges to unpredictable moments, this episode is full of surprises and nonstop fun. But it’s not...

isode 20: From Him to Her – Chaos Ensues! Fun, laughs, and downright filth—this episode has it all! From the West End in Bentley to the West End in Sheffield, the duo takes on a live audience for a wild ride of Shag, Marry, Cruise. Poor Les Dennis won’t know what hit her, and Nancy definitely wasn’t expecting that question in Would You Rather! With nonstop laughs and a few moments that require ser...

Join us for another fabulous episode of  Gays Up North ! In this episode, we’re chatting about the undeniable  fit-ness  of Danny Dyer and why we’re all a bit obsessed with him (seriously, who isn’t?). We also dive into the exciting news of founding  Bawtry Pride  on July 19th – we can’t wait to bring the community together in this amazing town for a day full of love, pride, and celebration. Plus,...

Gays Up North – Episode 18: Camp Chaos & Celebrity Fangirling! Get ready for another outrageous episode of Gays Up North, where the prosecco flows, the gossip sizzles, and the camp is turned up to eleven! In Episode 18, we’re spilling all the tea from the Gaydio Awards, where Jason was like a wasp in a bottle, buzzing around the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Big Brother like the ultimate supe...

17 IS HERE, YOU LUCKY SODS! 🚨 This week, Jay Jay’s been swanning about on a boat in York like he’s in a Jane Austen novel, while Jason’s been Alcohofrolicking round Wickersley, causing chaos one prosecco at a time. PLUS, we introduce our brand-new game—Cruise, Marry, Shag—like Snog, Marry, Avoid, but with more drama and questionable decisions. And listen up, you lot—if you’re writing in for agony...

Episode 16: Nailed It, Jason! Hold onto your acrylics, darlings—Jason’s had his nails done, and they are literally growing on him! Is he a claw queen in the making, or will he file this experience away forever? Meanwhile, Jay Jay and Jason turned Doncaster into their personal runway on a fabulous shopping spree—credit cards may have been harmed in the process. And if that wasn’t hot enough, things...

Gays Up North – Episode 15: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! It’s hair carnage in Dear Gays Up North as one listener is at breaking point—her partner keeps getting bargain bin haircuts, and she can’t take it anymore! Jason, our resident hair guru, offers advice, while JJ suggests an unconventional root bleach method! (DON’T try this at home, unless you’re trained!) Expect camp chaos, northern nonsense,...

’Eh up, loves! Episode 14 has landed, and this time, Jay Jay and Jason are takin’ on the ultimate game of Would You Rather?—and trust us, they do NOT hold back! Now, brace yerselves: Jay Jay can’t deal with the agony aunt letters name… Pika what!? You’ll have to tune in to find out what’s got him all riled up. Expect scandal, sass, and some downright daft dilemmas as these two go full camp with th...

💘 Gays Up North: Valentine’s – Love, Lies & Overpriced Roses! 🌹 Cupid’s got his bow, but we’ve got the real tea—does anyone actually enjoy Valentine’s Day, or is it just capitalism wrapped in heart-shaped foil? This week, Jay Jay is bringing the sass (and possibly a restraining order for anyone who dares send a teddy bear holding a heart), while Jason is still trying to figure out if a takeaway...

🇯🇪 GAYS UP NORTH: JERSEY TAKEOVER! 🏃‍♂️🍷 We came, we ran, we… drank a lot! 💅🏼 From smashing a 5K charity run to surviving a 5-gallon Wine’a’thon, it’s been a wild ride! 🍷🏃‍♂️✨ This trip had the good, the bad, and the absolute fashion disasters—and trust us, we’ll be spilling all the tea on the next episode! Jersey, you were warm, welcoming, and just a little too kind with the measures! 💃😂...

🌈🎙️ Episode 11: Prosecco-fueled Pandemonium! 🍾💅 Warning: This episode comes with a fabulous health and safety notice—listening may cause uncontrollable laughter, a raised eyebrow, and a sudden craving for gossip and fizz. The Prosecco was flowing, darlings, and so was the tea! 🫖 From shady shenanigans to jaw-dropping confessions, we spilled it all (sometimes literally… thanks, Jason!). If you’...

🎉 Episode 10: The Banter Bus is Fully Loaded! 🚍 Wahoo, we’ve made it to episode 10 of Gays Up North! Jay Jay and Jason are back with a laugh-a-minute, shade-throwing, banter-packed ride you won’t want to miss. This week, Jay Jay is taking a hard stance on fashion crimes—PJs in public? Absolutely not! Listen as he hilariously roasts this trend into oblivion with his signature sass. Meanwhile, Jas...

🚨 Episode 9 is HERE, darlings! 🚨 Get ready for another fabulously chaotic episode of Gays Up North! This week, Jay is BACK from his holiday in Benidorm, and trust us, the tan isn’t the only thing he’s brought back. From cocktails to questionable characters, he’s got stories for days. But not everything was glitter and sunshine – some things were just downright RUDE! You know Jay won’t hold back,...

🎙️ New Episode Alert: “Is it Love Beads?? Who Knows!” 💅 This week, Gays Up North gets a fabulous fashion makeover as Jay Jay jets off on holiday (probably judging people’s flip-flops from the sun lounger). Filling his stylish shoes, we’ve got Liam, the ultimate fashion guru, stepping in as our guest. And let’s just say… Jason went FULL talk show host mode. 🎤 ✨ Highlights include: • Jason’s hard...