Virgin Radio Pridecast

Matt Cain is back with his Sunday Roast, joined this week by award-winning comedians Stephen K. Amos, Rosie Wilby. All the awards! Plus, trailblazing BAFTA-nominated actress Annie Wallace - better known as Sally St. Claire in  Hollyoaks  - and queer historian, Sacha Coward - will also be challenging our panel with their expert knowledge and opinions. Join Matt and his guests as they disc...

This week, Emma speaks to single dad Ben Carpenter, who has adopted 6 children, all of whom have complicated needs. This past 18 months he has faced more challenges than most, but his love for his kids knows no bounds and he will do whatever it takes to keep them safe, happy and healthy. His story is one of determination, resilience and triumph, and you can find out more here . Plus, Emma has an i...

Taking the queer question challenge this week are The Feeling's frontman and Everybody's Talking About Jamie creator, Dan Gillespie-Sells and his mum, the pioneering LGBTQ+, women's and disability rights activist, Katherine Gillespie-Sells MBE. Listen as they talk about everything from self-acceptance to what Pride means to them - no topic is off limits! Please note, some of the topics d...

Join Broadway and West End star,  Drag Race  judge, rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, director, choreographer,  YouTuber  and international queer icon Todrick Hall as he takes Steve Denyer through his My Pride Playlist, revealing which songs mean the most to him. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and suppor...

Join Emma as she chats to FreedomToDonate campaigner Ethan Spibey about changes to the blood donation rules, and couple Amanda and Thea about their inspirational journey of love and self-discovery. Plus, find out more about Silver Pride: now in its second year, it is a unique online event designed to forge connections between older LGBTQ+ people and encourage inter-generational communication in th...

This week, Matt Cain is joined by actor Charlie Condou and author/poet Sophia Blackwell to discuss respectability and conformity within marriage, the relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and football, and whether 'passing privilege' is really such a privilege. Plus, Matt and his guests are joined by Ryan Atkin, the only out gay man in professional football, and beauty educator and broadcaster...

Kevin Stea and Carlton Wilborn both shot to fame as the dancers on Madonna's landmark 1990 Blond Ambition tour and chronicled in the documentary, In Bed With Madonna; for a generation; this was the first time gay men had ever been seen in mainstream cinema. Hear them talk about their lives since then, their work with Madonna, and the moments that changed their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

This week on My Pride Playlist, it's Drag Race UK superstar Bimini Bon Boulash chatting about their top picks! Listen as they chat to Matt Horton about their career as a DJ and Drag Queen, making their way through RuPaul's Drag Race UK and a host of memories that come attached to the tracks in their Pride Playlist. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or...

Emma chats to trailblazing gay and women's right campaigner, Luchia Fitzgerald; now in her 70s she is not slowing down. A truly inspirational woman, an unbelievably powerful interview, you will need hankies. AND keep those hankies out as Emma also chats to Alfie and Roo whose relationship has withstood a series of challenges and is a shining example of love winning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Matt Cain is joined by Strictly star Dr. Ranj Singh and LGBTQIA+ Polyamory, Race & Ethnicity Hypno-Psychotherapist, Zayna Ratty, plus gay travel guru Darren Burn and Manchester gay scene tsar, Roisin Murray. Should we holiday in countries where it is illegal to be gay? Do we even need a gay scene post-pandemic? And is there even a need for Virgin Radio Pride? Matt Cain and the panel certainly...

In Comfortable In Her Own Skin, Virgin Radio Pride's very own Emma Goswell chats to the legendary Skin of Skunk Anansie, talking through coming to terms with her identity, becoming comfortable with her sexuality, growing up in Brixton and taking on the music industry as a black, queer woman. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering for some lis...

It's the show that does exactly what it says on the tin, no topic is off-limits with these two as they talk about everything from the stigma around HIV to their gay icons and coming out experiences all while playing tunes from the likes of Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Years & Years with Elton John. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, author, British politician and long time LGBTQ+ activist Michael Cashman joined Steve Denyer to talk through his personal Pride Playlist and what his song choices mean to him. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering for some listeners. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 3...