Queer Talker

In this heartfelt episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with writer, podcaster, and creative force Andrew Flewitt to explore his powerful journey, from growing up queer in a conservative town to building an unapologetically authentic life grounded in creativity, connection, and self-discovery. Andrew opens up about what inspired his moving book Do You Believe In Life After Loss, wh...

In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Chris McAllister—comedian, writer, actor, and self-described “person-next-door funny”—to explore how humor, identity, and visibility can work together to spark real social change. Chris shares how growing up as a tomboy in Northern England shaped their early sense of self, why they came out as a lesbian before later identifying as...

In this powerful episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Ali Najjar, Pride Award winner, proud gay Muslim man, and fierce advocate for hope, to explore a life marked by resilience, reinvention, and radical authenticity. Ali opens up about growing up gay in a Muslim household, surviving relentless bullying at school, facing trauma in the workplace, and living two lives before fin...

In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Helen Scott — author of Live, Laugh, Lesbian, radio DJ, stand-up comedian, and content creator — to explore her vibrant queer journey and the power of showing up authentically online and offline. Helen opens up about navigating bullying as a child, discovering her sexuality in an era with little representation, and the moment queer...

In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Zander Murray, who made history as Scotland’s first openly gay senior footballer. From the weight of secrecy to the freedom of coming out, Zander shares his deeply personal journey—one shaped by resilience and the hope of creating lasting change in the world of sport. Zander opens up about the moment he knew he had to come out, the...

In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with author Robby Weber, whose joyful and heartfelt queer love stories have helped thousands of readers see themselves on the page—and escape into something beautiful. Robby shares how a lifelong love of stories turned into a career, the surprising power of writing flawed queer characters, and why authenticity is an ongoing journey—not...

In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Rebecca Minor, gender specialist, author, educator, and clinician, to explore her powerful work supporting trans and gender-diverse youth on their journey of becoming—and helping their families affirm them every step of the way. Rebecca opens up about her own queer journey, growing up in creative spaces, navigating compulsory heter...

In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Zac Haniff—Senior Social Video Journalist at Metro UK, content creator, and proud pop culture obsessive—to explore his journey from camcorder kid to one of the UK’s most vibrant queer voices in media. Zac opens up about growing up in a very “non-queer” household with two brothers, discovering his passion for video editing and Disne...

In this episode of Queer Talker , host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Blair Imani—historian, educator, author, and creator of Smarter in Seconds —to explore her remarkable journey as a Black, queer, Muslim woman navigating identity, visibility, and activism in today’s world. Blair shares how her early experiences shaped her deep sense of purpose, how discovering intersectionality changed everything,...

In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Olly Pike, author, educator, and founder of Pop’n’Olly, to explore his incredible journey—from aspiring performer to leading the charge for LGBTQ+ inclusive education in schools. Olly shares how his early experiences shaped his passion for storytelling, why representation in children’s education is more important than ever, and how...

In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Christopher Kenna, founder and CEO of BA Diversity Inc., to explore his extraordinary journey—from a challenging childhood and military service to leading a media company focused on true representation. Christopher opens up about how his early experiences shaped his relentless drive, why authenticity is key to success, and the less...

Queer Talker is a podcast celebrating the stories and journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals from all walks of life, from business leaders to celebrities and influencers. Through open and authentic conversations, we explore themes of identity, authenticity, and the power of living boldly. Follow me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bencicchetti/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BenCicchetti TikTok...