Queerphoria with Jack Guinness

This episode needs no introduction.. it's Sir Ian McKellen! Join author of The Queer Bible, Jack Guinness, for a life-affirming, powerful, joyous conversation with the legend that is Sir Ian. Queerphoria is produced by Gay Star News, a member of the JOE Media family. Follow www.instagram.com/jackguinness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I was gay, so I would die at Armageddon." Luke Evans is known as an action movie superstar with roles in ‘The Hobbit’, ‘Fast & Furious’ and ‘Dracula Untold’. But he started life in a small Welsh town as part of the Jehovah’s Witness church. Being Gay was prohibited under the rules of his strict religious upbringing, but his sexuality became harder and harder to ignore, and he had no one to tu...

Courtney Act chooses the three cultural moments that gave them a sense of queer-euphoria! Star of Australian Idol, making the top three on Season 6 of the Emmy Award-winning RuPaul’s Drag Race and winning Celebrity Big Brother UK, educating viewers on queer issues such as gender fluidity and sexuality - is there nothing Courtney Act can’t do? Join Jack Guinness as Shane Jenek/ Courtney Act shares...

To celebrate Trans+ Awareness week, join host Jack Guinness in conversation with the legend, the icon, Munroe Bergdorf! Munroe shares the three cultural moments that made her, speaks on resilience in the face of hatred, and how to stay sane in a scary world. Internationally renowned activist, model, writer and broadcaster, Munroe is a British Vogue Contributing Editor, UN Women Change-maker and a...

It’s been a tough week - join Jack Guinness in conversation with Paris Lees as we discuss healing from trauma, resilience and living from a place of joy. Paris is an author, writer and broadcaster. She has been described as “the voice of a generation” by i-D magazine, “the fierce and fearless voice we need” by Dazed and one of Britain’s seven “new Suffragettes” by British Vogue. Though it sounds l...

Which three queer landmarks has British Vogue columnist Raven Smith chosen as his queerphoric moments? Join host Jack Guinness as he takes a deep-dive into Raven's cultural pond (apologies if that sounds gross). His first book Raven Smith’s Trivial Pursuits, was a Sunday Times best seller. His second book, the brilliant Raven Smith's Men was described as "Wise, sharp and naughty" by The Observer a...

Drag icon Jodie Harsh reveals the person under the wig in this hilarious, moving and compelling Kiki.  You can pre-order Jodie Harsh's memoir, YOU HAD TO BE THERE now – coming Autumn 2025 Born in Kent, Jodie Harsh is a DJ, producer and club brand creator. Playing with traditional concepts of sexual identity, particularly through elements of camp and drag, Harsh travels the world to spin at ni...

Jack Guinness chats with one of funniest men in Britain about intersectionality, the 80s and Stephen said to the Pope. Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. A gifted actor, Amos has impressed critics with his performances on stage and screen and has proved he is one of the most unique comedy voi...

Big Brother's Nadia Almada: The Reality TV Reckoning, Coolio, and Aliens! It's been 20 years since Nadia's historic Big Brother win- achieving a 75% share of the vote, it was a huge moment from Trans visibility and acceptance. Nadia Almada and Jack Guinness and discuss being the most famous woman in the country, life after Big Brother, the state of reality television and how things have changed fo...

National treasure Graham Norton needs no introduction. In this conversation with host Jack Guinness, we see a different side of Graham as he shares personal moments from his life. From his legendary talk show interviewing the world's biggest stars, to the inimitable voice of Eurovision, Graham Norton needs no introduction. On this week's episode of Queerphoria, he reflects on the impact of the HIV...

'I laughed, I cried, and learned a lot - the most life-affirming chat I've ever had,' shared host Jack Guinness on his emotional and uplighting conversation with writer, actress, singer, producer and a multiple award winning comedian Jayde Adams. As an actor Jayde is best known for starring in the ITV sitcom "Ruby Speaking" (2023) and playing 'Leanne' in the BAFTA-winning BBC comedy-drama series,...

Host Jack Guinness chats with the brilliantly talented Layton Williams! From his breakout role as Billy in “Billy Elliot” to starring in “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” and his recent standout performance in “Cabaret,” Layton has made his mark on both stage and screen. Hear about his the three queer culturally moments that made him the fabulous human being he is today. Queerphoria is brought to...

Inspiring, fun and engaging — not words often associated with science and medical experts, yet Dr Ranj combines all three with infectious enthusiasm. Ranj is a TV personality with a difference: a flourishing NHS clinician, specialising in the wellbeing of young people; and an exciting on-screen talent who can turn his hand to any subject. With an impressive TV career already under his belt, Ranj i...

A joyous, hilarious and fascinating conversation - host Jack Guinness chats with one of his favourite humans, Harriet Rose. Harriet is a presenter, content maker, DJ and broadcaster across TV, radio and online. She has previously hosted for the likes of MTV and on shows such as ‘BUILD Series LDN’, ‘Beat the Street’ and ‘Planet Date’ as well as her drive time show on FUBAR Radio. Her most recent ro...

Say the letters, do the thing! Asexuality campaigner Yasmin Benoit on goth girls, representation and the male gaze. Yasmin Benoit is a leading model, award-winning asexual activist and equality campaigner. Through her work, she aims to diversify the fashion industry and raise awareness for those who identify as aromantic and asexual. As a speaker, Yasmin discusses Asexuality, Aromanticism, interse...

What are the three queer cultural moments that made Dan Gillespie Sells? Dan is the Ivor Novello award wining songwriter and front person of pop band The Feeling and composer of hit musical and film Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. His 20 year career has taken him (and his songs) into the worlds of dance, theatre, TV and film. He has composed, arranged and produced for and with artists as varied a...

Otamere Guobadia is a multidisciplinary writer, poet, and columnist whose work focuses on desire, art, adornment, queerness, and agency, within culture high, low, and popular. His work has appeared in British Vogue, i-D, Dazed, GQ, The Guardian, Vogue Italia, Wonderland, The BBC, The Independent, and AnOther Magazine, among other publications. His first book,  Unutterable Visions, Perish...

Ruby Rare is a sex educator, author, broadcaster and public speaker on a mission to get people talking more confidently and inclusively about sex. Her book, Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults , is a practical and fun guide to sex that most people never knew they needed. Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News part of the JOE Media Group. Produced by Auddy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Jamie Raines is an YouTuber and LGBTQ+ activist. His videos include commentary on gender identity and other LGBTQ+ issues as well as general lifestyle topics- Raines has documented his gender transition, including the effects of hormone replacement therapy and gender reassignment surgery. His Youube channel, Jammidodger, ha...

A Gardener with a penchant for Drag... Tom Leonard is a trained horticulturist from Warwickshire, who happens to have a passion for drag. After a break up in 2019 he decided to get an allotment, where his love of gardening grew (and so did his love for high heels).  Tom and Jack discuss the healing power of nature, that for many queer people, feels inaccessible.. join us as we laugh, cry and...

Since winning Netflix's The Big Flower Fight, Ryan Lanji has gone on to become a mainstay in London's nightlife scene. He is the founder of HUNGAMA, a thriving Alt Bollywood night in the capital, as well as Not Dead Yet, a collective that takes premium gym spaces and transforms them into gender-neutral facilities with verified coaches for Trans, Non-Binary and queer people of colour. Queerphoria i...

Luis Venegas is a Spanish creative known for publishing independent, limited edition magazines. As the mastermind behind Candy, a fashion and art magazine dedicated to celebrating transvestism, androgyny and the trans community, he has platformed iconic talent including the likes of Laverne Cox, Miley Cyrus and RuPaul. He has also worked with legendary brands such as Loewe, Acne, Carolina Herrera...

Susie McCabe is a legendary stand up comedian from Glasgow known for her sharp punchlines and unapologetic approach to making people laugh. Her career began as a drunken dare, but has since seen her win an array of awards and complete a sold out run of a solo show at Edinburgh Fringe. Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News. Produced by Auddy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Gayathiri is a Tamil theatre-maker and poet. Their work explores how language shapes adolescence and how we might use it to queer the future. Gayathiri won the Disabled Poets Prize 2024, the Faber & Andlyn Publisher's Prize 2022 and the Primadonna Fiction Prize 2021. Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News. Produced by Auddy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olivia Little  is the author of Rosewater and founder of  gal-dem  an English online and print magazine committed to telling the stories of people of colour from marginalised genders. In 2016, she was listed as one of the BBC’s 100 Women. Writing in The Observer, Yagnishsing Dawoor described Rosewater as "a beautiful ode to queer love and friendship". Queerphoria is brought to you b...