OUTcast Podcast

This week, Rosie is joined by the RAF’s Wing Commander Mark Abrahams OBE, who shares what it was like being gay while rising up the ranks in the British military, coming out in the Air Force, and helping to establish the RAF’s thriving LGBT+ Freedom Network. Topics discussed: Being LGBTQ+ being banned in the UK military before 2000 Coming out in the Royal Air Force The UK military’s ‘don’t ask, do...

This week, Irish clarinettist Jessie Grimes reveals what it’s like being gay growing up in Ireland, how the classical music industry approaches LGBTQ+ representation, and what it’s like for same-sex couples starting a family. Topics discussed: Coming out in Ireland in the 2000s Being queer in classical music Starting a family with a same-sex partner Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hom...

This week, Tim Lai from Gogglebox Australia tells Rosie about coming out as a Malaysian Australian, finding out his best friend was gay at the same time, and what it’s like to be part of the popular Gogglebox reality TV franchise. Topics discussed: Coming out as gay in 1980s Australia Experiencing racism as an Asian Australian What it‘s like being on Gogglebox Australia This podcast is hosted by R...

This week, Nigerian refugee Victor Iringere shares his coming out story and tells Rosie Pentreath about the persecution, struggle and flight he had to go through to become the proud gay man he is today. Victor is an LGBTQ+ and mental health advocate, and complex needs integration specialist at Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre. Topics discussed: Being an LGBTQ+ Nigerian How colonialism has contr...

In the second episode of OUTcast, transgender priest Sarah Jones shares her coming out story, discusses the Anglican church’s approach to LGBTQ+ rights, and shares the issues facing the trans community today. Topics discussed: Experiencing life as a trans person from the 60s to now Being outed as trans after ordination in the Church of England The concept of God as non-binary Links mentioned in th...

In the inaugural episode of OUTcast Podcast, Tilly Lawless shares her coming out story, insights into being a queer sex worker, and what inspired her debut novel, ‘Nothing But My Body’. Hosted by Rosie Pentreath. Topics discussed: Coming out as gay LGBTQ+ experiences and rights Queer sex workers Debut novel, ‘Nothing But My Body’ Links mentioned in this episode: https://outcastpod.com/ https://arc...