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Juno Dawson is an author, scriptwriter, actor and activist. In today's episode she talks to DIVA's staff writer, Nic Crosara about her debut into adult fiction, Her Majesty's Royal Coven (HMRC). Tune into the conversation to hear Juno talk about the magic of female solidarity, writing her favourite lesbian couple in HMRC and the appeal of witches in literature and pop-culture. And Whovians, do not...

The Women's Euros are whipping up a frenzy of footie excitement around the continent, and South London's Brockwell United is flying a friendly rainbow flag. Known to be a club for women, non-binary and gender-queer people, Brockwell United (AKA The Swans) is putting inclusivity and accessibility into practise. Representing Team DIVA is Molly Smith, who talks to Swans player Dean, all about the pre...

Brooklyn MC Young MA is smashing July's cover of DIVA magazine , whilst launching her eco-friendly NFT capsules to mark her 6x Platinum career. Thus far. She talks labels, lesbians and loving women. Dishes on her super fans aka The MAB, and dealing with prejudice. And how thinking deeply keeps her music alive. Featuring, with kind permission (thank you Republic Media!) the tracks: No Mercy, Ooouuu...

Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month. With hosts Rachel Shelley ( The L Word ) and Victoria Broom ( Cheaters ) If you're an LGBTQIA+ woman or non-binary person, this is your weekly podcast. Young MA , acclaimed lyricist and Brooklyn rapper, is smashing the cover of July's DIVA magazine. Hear a different side to her in this taster of what's to come next week on pod DIV...

Ki Griffin is an actor, DJ and LGBTIQA+ activist. He made queerstory when he became the first intersex and non-binary actor to join the cast of Hollyoaks as Ripley Lennox. Talking to DIVA magazine's staff writer Nic Crosara , Ki discusses intersectionality, authentic casting and his work with Intersex Equality Rights UK . "You can't be, what you don't see." This conversation took place shortly aft...

In this exclusive interview with DIVA publisher Linda Riley , cyclist Emily Bridges, opens up about coming out, trans inclusion in sport and how she finds the strength to keep pedalling. Emily also shares her mission in life: to make the world a better place, to inspire and help people through their journey to be who they are. Edited by Nic Crosara and Rachel Shelley Produced by Rachel Shelley , w...

Batwoman 's Meagan Thandy , Rachel Skarsten and Wallis Day ... Emily Andras and Kat Barrell from Wynonna Earp ... Arlen Aguayo-Stewart from Motherland Fort Salem , Erica Luttrell from Lost Girl Arryn Zech from Rwby ... plus Dalila Ali Rajah and stars of Scare BnB ... Oof! Is your fan-face frothing with excitement? So many amazing people in one place, it must be QFX East! DIVA magazine's Eleanor No...

Emily Bridges is on the cover of this month's DIVA magazine , and it's a goodie! With coverage from queer media fan festival QFX in Florida, featuring Batwoman 's Meagan Tandy , Rachel Skarsten and Wallis Day ... Putting the fan back into fantastic. Plus exclusive tales from behind the curtain at all those wild L Word conventions. And everyone's favourite "wee lesbian" from TV's hit show Derry Gir...

Star of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and Queen Of The Mothertucking World, Blu Hydrangea talks to DIVA junior staff writer Eleanor Noyce about her new show Stitch, Please! Dishing all that's changed between RuPaul's season one and RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World. And, of course, THAT elimination. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Edited by Nic Crosara and produced by Rachel Shelley w...

Rowan Ellis , writer, video essayist and LGBTQIA+ advocate has racked up over 8 million views on line. Her debut book, Here and Queer, A Queer Girl's Guide to Life , has just been released with awesome illustrations by Jacky Sheridan . Talking to DIVA magazine's Eleanor Noyce , Rowan explores the evolution of digital media in the rainbow world of queerness. And in this week (after) Mental Health A...

With Melissa Etheridge on the cover and the DIVA Power List between the sheets, we are celebrating the visionaries blazing a trail for LGBTQIA women and non binary people. With exclusive coverage from the 2022 DIVA Awards featuring Suranne Jones, Sandi Toksvig and a host of other luminaries. We also discuss PDAs , Mental Health Awareness Week and leaving *gasp* Twitter! Debrief dives into the curr...

Grammy and Academy Award winning music legend Melissa Etheridge chats to DIVA magazine's Nic Crosara about her frankly fabulous-sounding resort music festival Etheridge Island . Featuring, amongst others, the country superstar Wynonna . Melissa praises the outstanding devotion of her fans, and their symbiotic sharing of energy. Melissa also talks frankly about the loss of her son to opioid addicti...

It's Lesbian Visibility Week and pod DIVA is celebrating Emma Springham, Chief Marketing Officer of TSB . Nominated for Diversity Champion of the Year at the DIVA Awards, 2022. Emma discusses diversity, leadership and role models in the work place: "If we bring our whole selves in to the workplace, we'll create high performing teams. If people can't bring their whole selves to work, it falls apart...

It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. This series of lyrical features is weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbi...

It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. This series of lyrical features is weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbi...

It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. This series of lyrical features is weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbi...

All your queer queries answered, with love and devotion by Team DIVA. We tackle everything from dating dilemmas to identity issues, reboot recommendations and lesbian visibility. We got you.     With DIVA magazine editor Roxy Bourdillon, staff writer Nic Crosara and editorial assistant Ellie Noyce . Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley...

It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. These lyrical features are weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbians and...

It's Lesbian Visibility Week and to celebrate, podDIVA is spotlighting LGBTQIA plus lesbians and queer women from around the globe. Every day this week, pod DIVA highlights the life of one of our listeners from beyond our UK borders. These lyrical features are weaved together from the listener's raw footage, to create evocative audio tales. Connecting and strengthening a community of lesbians and...

Nic Crosara 's entire adult life has been shaped by the climate crisis. In this special Earth Day episode, Nic explores the intersections between climate campaigns and other major social injustices with three outstanding climate-activists... who also happen to be queer: Diego de Leon, founder of Queers X Climate Tamsin Omond  author of Do Earth: Healing Strategies for Humankind...

Singer, songwriter, musician, artist, film-maker, all round queer creative Mogli talks to DIVA Editorial Assistant Ellie Noyce about her new visual album Ravage , her queer identity, being raised by two mums, and the art scene in Berlin. Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Edited by Nic Crosara . Produced and additional (music) editing by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #...

A Gentleman Jack bonanza! Featuring the married folk duo Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow, creators of THAT theme tune! As Season 2 of this smash HBO / BBC tv show launches, we're celebrating all its sapphic glory! With stars Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle on this month's DIVA cover and Sally Wainwright on the glossy pages in between, we know how much GJ means to you. Now hear amazing tales of lo...

With Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle on the cover, we're celebrating all things Gentleman Jack - Sally Wainwright' s addictive TV show based on Anne Lister' s secret diaries. Including folk duo O'Hooley and Tidow , creators of the show's empowering theme song. And Kat Lyons , poet and spoken word performer, on her menopause show Dry Season. Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine onc...

All hail the star of Bridgerton ! Golda Rosheuve l talks to DIVA magazine's Nic Crosara about with her new Netflix spin-off show with Queen Charlotte front and centre. Plus navigating the entertainment industry as a lesbian black woman, and asks you to ask yourself "what if...?" Queers for your Ears Wherever you are in the world. Edited by Nic Crosara (ta-daaaaaa!) produced by Rachel Shelley with...

Horse McDonald has a new single - LEAVING - featuring her legendary vocals of power and strength. Horse is an iconic and utterly unique singer/songwriter, her voice a finely honed instrument, her shows breath-taking stagecraft. Horse's music is both moving and uplifting, leaving her audiences totally absorbed whenever she performs. DIVA staff writer Nic Crosara talks to Horse McDonald about L...