Speaking Queerly

This week; we're back to good ol' audio only because, quite frankly, editing video pods are a pain in the arse. Ruaridh and Jo have a good catch up before they sit down for a chin wag with Eden Festival's, Chay Woodman.

Trans non-binary Drag Bastard 🏳️‍⚧️ Not our words, but the description taken directly from the Instagram bio of Majesty 2 contestant and cast member of STEAMIN': Main Event 2.0 - Syr! We had an amazing chat with Syr about consent, their visit to Dumfries and Galloway in the past and their time in The Majesty 2. Het your tickets for STEAMIN': Main Event 2.0 here

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PEEEETAH... sorry... had to do it. Winner of Majesty Season 2 and viral Lois Griffin impersonator, Tina Justina, sits down with Madame Jo, Ruaridh and Devine Tension ahead of her Dumfries debut at STEAMIN': The Main Event 2.0 on the 8th of June. Tickets are available here !

Speaking Queerly is the official podcast partner of Steamin': The Main Event 2.0 at Chancers Nightclub in Dumfries. This week, we sat down to chat with Liverpool's own Naya Thorn. We discuss how Naya got started with her drag career, why she loves a Scottish Crowd... and the Eiffel Tower? 🤔

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This week on Speaking Queerly, Jo and Ruaridh discuss the new Scottish hate crime bill, last week's technical mishap, and they discover a soundboard function on their recording interface... we know... riveting stuff.

Due to some technical difficulties from this weeks recording, we have dove head first into the archives and we've uploaded an old episode of Speaking Queerly from our days up at Dumfries Community Radio! Enjoy!

Show note: We are aware of static noises coming from Madame Jo and Ruaridh's equipment. We have tried to reduce the noise to make it easier to listen to this podcast. Ahead of Hot Heels: Drag Cabaret on the 30th of March in Carlisle, Madame Jo and Ruarudh sits down to talk with Carlisle's Ronnie "Crutchella" Bae and Mariah Moment. They discuss what it's like being a drag arti...

This week, Devine Tension sits down with Ruaridh and Jo to discuss her two headline shows; Hot Heels Drag Cabaret and Stemin': The Main Event 2.0. Tickets for both shows are available at the links below! https://www.ofscarlisle.co.uk/event-hot-heels-drag-cabaret.html https://www.outsavvy.com/event/17703/steamin-the-main-event-20-w-rupauls-drag-race-uk-lawrence-chaney

We are BACK! Madame Jo and Ruaridh are joined by Dumfries' dancing diva, Devine Tension, for another episode of Dumfries' one and only LGBTQIA+ podcast. This week, Jo, Ru and Devine talk about all the shenanigans they have been up to during their two week break, Ru and Devine give their review of Pluck Me Softly and Madame Jo got an air frier.

We're brining it all back to basics on this week's SQ. Ru and Jo have a good ol' chin wag about Australia Day, another one of Madame Jo's plucking shows, and Madame Jo is finally human. Plus, we'll have Ruaridh's AI Queer Fact of the Week and Madame Jo's back with Readit, Reddit.

This week on Speaking Queerly, we're speaking queer history with local archivist DJ McDowall. We talk about Dr. Flora Murray, archiving and The Pink Panther.

In this week's episode of Speaking Queerly, Madame Jo and Ruaridh discuss LGBT History Month and what it means to them personally, the lack of local LGBT history and they reveal the person trying to change that and Ruaridh has a queer fact.

This week on Speaking Queerly, it's Madame Jo's Birthday! Ru and Jo discuss birthdays, the news and they share poems!? Plus, so much more!

This week on Speaking Queerly, Madame Jo and Ruaridh sit down to discuss queer representation in Video Games with gaming enthusiast Johnny Owens.

After a very relaxing festive break, Madame Jo and Ruaridh are back with another gorgeous episode of Speaking Queerly! Jo and Ru discuss the latest news, Ru has another queer fact and Jo dives feet first into the world of Reddit once again.

This is proves to be the most ambitious for the Dumfries drag scene. Devine Tension is back in the studio with Madame Jo and Ruarudh to discuss this year's Steamin': Main Event 2.0 and who she has booked to headline that show. Plus, Devine has all the goss on what can only be described as the biggest drag event to ever happen in Dumfries and Galloway.

This week, Madame Jo and Ruaridh were joined by Joanna Le Vinn. Joanna is a trans woman living and working in Dumfries and Galloway and stopped by The Stove to speak with Jo and Ru to speak about her experiences and coming to terms with their gender identity. Plus, they talk about the latest news and Read it, Reddit is back!

Hoe, hoe, hoe. Madame Jo and Ruaridh are back with yet another Speaking Queerly! This week, Jo and Ru talk about their Christmas traditions as queer people and the latest news. Plus, Ru will give us a queer fact to leave you scratching your head and Madame Jo has some more 'Read it, Reddits.'

This week, Madame Jo and Ruaridh are joined by Dumfries Drag Legend, Devine Tension. Devine reflects on 2023's rural drag successes and all the fun anecdotes along the way, including stories about Cheddar Gorgeous and Sophia Stardust.

Another week, another Speaking Queerly with Madame Jo and Ruaridh! After his wee adventure in Paris, Ruaridh tells us all about his trip and he also has a wonderful queer fact for us. Plus, Madame Jo is giving us another 'Read it, Reddit.' The pair also cover the latest government cabinet re-shuffle and their stances on the LGBTQIA+ community.

Madame Jo and Ruaridh are back with another episode of Speaking Queerly! Ruaridh tells us about his upcoming trip to Paris and the pair reminisce about their trip to Athens. Ruaridh brings us another wonderful queer fact and Madame Jo drags us through the feral world of Reddit in her segment "Read it, Reddit."

Speaking Queerly is BACK! Madame Jo and Ruaridh welcome you to their brand new podcast which is full of laughs of giggles. This week, find out a little bit about our dynamic duo and he show they've called their own. Plus, Ruaridh brings us a brand new queer fact and Madame Jo hosts a brand new segment called "Read it, Reddit."

Speaking Queerly is BACK! It's the show you already know, and love, but now available as a podcast!