Virgin Radio Pridecast

Rounding off the weekend with her Weekend Outing, this week Emma Goswell speaks to Sandy Bridges, the mother of Emily Bridges, a Team GB cyclist who came out as trans aged just 19. She also speaks to writer and journalist Paul Burston about the struggles that some LGBTQ+ authors have to make their stories heard, and Graham and Kevin, the organisers of Brighton Bear Weekend. Please note, some of th...

This week, Matt is joined by YouTuber Calum McSwiggan, and podcast host Alex Woolhouse to chat all about body image in the LGBTQ+ community. Also joining the team are TikTok educator Benjy Kusi and actress Asifa Lahore to discuss cultural appropriation within the community, and journalist Paul Burston to debate whether straight, cisgender gay men have it the easiest. Plus, if all that wasn’t enoug...

Model, presenter and writer Jack Guinness invites contributors from his book The Queer Bible to read excerpts from their essays on the LGBTQ+ heroes that inspired them. Hear snippets from the essays of Russell Tovey, Munroe Bergdorf, Virgin Radio's very own Graham Norton and many more as they celebrate the stories of queer icons. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be s...

Taking the Queer Question Challenge this week are comedian Chelsea Hart and Broadway star Mark Mackillop! Join them as they talk about everything from not fully coming out to their families as well delving into what it’s like to be LGBTQ+ in their careers! Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you...

This week, Steve Denyer chats to actor and presenter Christopher Biggins, who takes him through his My Pride Playlist, including tracks by Queen and Gloria Gaynor. Expect loads of showbiz gossip from Biggins’ decades-long career, as well as personal stories from some of history’s biggest stars including Freddie Mercury and even Princess Dianna…  Please note, some of the topics discussed in th...

This week, Emma chats to Elly Barnes - the music teacher who quit her job to set up the charity ‘Educate and Celebrate’ to make all schools more LGBTQ+ friendly. Plus how does it feel when your child comes out as gay? You’ll meet a mum who’s now supporting others through ‘Families Together London’. And, you’ll find out all about the world's biggest LGBT film prize. Please note, some of the topics...

This week for his Sunday Roast, Matt is joined by bisexual activist and writer Lewis Oakley, as well as broadcaster and poet Sophia Blackwell, to talk about their experiences with coming out and what they would do differently if they could come out again. Plus, the panel are also joined by broadcaster Riyadh Khalaf to discuss whether social media has been a driving force for division within the LG...

In the Queer Question Challenge this week, incredible singer-songwriter LP sits down with the amazing Adam Lambert. They chat about Freddie Mercury being a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community, coming out journeys and so much more! Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can...

This week on My Pride Playlist, Matt Horton is joined by singer-songwriter L Devine ahead of the release of her brand new EP Near Life Experience Part 01. Hear L chat about her life, from her coming out experience, why she first got into music and how her brand new song Girls Like Sex (a former TOTW on Virgin Radio Pride) is about reclaiming sex for women who are often seen as just an object in mo...

On her weekend outing this week, Emma will be chatting to an actual Olympian! Chelsea Wolfe made history as the first ever trans person to be selected for Team US, and is about to head out to Tokyo to be an alternate for the BMX team. Plus Emma meets Amir and Aamir, hearing how they suffered family rejection but went on to fall in love and become the first same sex South Asian couple to get marrie...

Matt is joined for his Sunday Roast this week by Drag Race UK superstar Vinegar Strokes, as well as Clemmie Moodie, Assistant Editor at The Sun. They’ll be talking about cancel culture and whether it is used as a tool to diminish the opinions of those in the community, and finally whether drag can sometimes stray into misogyny. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sen...

Taking the Queer Question Challenge this week we have the multitalented maestros behind some of your favourite pride anthems; David Seaman and Steve Anderson. Join them as they chat about how working with Kylie Minogue changed their careers, and the time The Pet Shop Boys asked to work with them on one of their most iconic tracks! Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be...

This week on My Pride Playlist, Steve Denyer chats to Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears all the way from New York City. Jake talks about his incredible career, including working with the likes of Kylie and Cher, his iconic Glastonbury performance, and why he created The Scissor Sisters in the first place. With a range of incredible dance and pop songs both old and new, tonight's episode will be...

This week on Emma Goswell's Weekend Outing, hear the incredible story of Matt Mahmood Ogston. After the love of his life Naz ended his life when his strict religious parents reacted badly to his coming out, Matt set up an organisation to help otreligious parents accept their LGBT children. Plus, the Euros might have finished, but you'll find out all about a campaign called Football Vs. Transphobia...

This week, Matt is joined for his Sunday Roast by author Laura Kay, and TikTok star and inclusivity educator Benjy Kusi to discuss whether some people within the LGBTQ+ community are too quick to criticise others, and to criticise people outside of the community. Plus, he chats to gay evangelical Christian Jayne Ozanne about whether religious freedoms can and should be used as a ‘get out of jail f...

Country singer songwriter Brooke Eden sits down with her fiancé Hilary Hoover for Quite A Queer Conversation! No topic is off limits for the adorable couple as they speak about coming out as a country musician, and the incredibly romantic way that Brooke proposed to Hilary! Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any...

Superstar DJ and producer Jodie Harsh takes Matt Horton through their Pride Playlist - the tracks which mean the most to them. Expect laughs, inspirational stories, and of course to find out what Pride means to Jodie... Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Swi...

This week in her Weekend Outing, Emma meets 15 year-old Noah who lives in the Welsh Valleys and his mum Donna. Noah came out as a trans man at the age of 13. You'll also hear from Peter, who grew up in Poland and suffered so much homophobic bullying he decided to move to the UK, and you'll meet his fiancé Dave and hear their beautiful love story. We'll also hear from Kerri - a non-binary hairdress...

This week, Matt is joined by brilliant panellists Shivani Dave and Jake Graf to discuss whether queer people have responded differently to Covid, plus Lord Michael Cashman gives his opinion on whether we have the right to impose our liberal values onto other countries. Matt is also joined by sociolinguist Sophie Holmes-Elliott to discuss how we should refer to ourselves as a diverse community, and...

Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Bright Light Bright Light sits down with actor and songwriter Justin Vivian Bond to take on Virgin Radio Pride's Queer Question Challenge! No topic is off-limits as the two chat about their personal soundtracks to coming out and the time Bright Light Bright Light went for dinner with none other than Kate Bush and Elton John! Please note, some of the topics discusse...

This week, comedian, writer and actress Suzi Ruffell takes Steve Denyer through her Pride Playlist ; the songs which have soundtracked her experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Expect laughs, discussion of Madonna and, of course, what Pride means to Suzi. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ i...

This week, Emma chats to singer Conleth Kane about how music can be both a form of protest and of celebration, to Paul and Robin Morgan-Bentley about their journey using surrogacy to start a family, and to Debbie Lane, founder of the LGBT Cymru Helpline and Counselling Service. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with...

This week Matt is joined by panelists Paul Brand (the UK editor of ITV News) and author Jodie Lancet-Grant, who’s just published a new book; The Pirate Mums, which features a family with two mums. Expect discussion of representation of LGBTQ+ people in media, whether Pride events need streamlining, visibility and inclusivity at Pride, and even Love Island! Please note, some of the topics discussed...

Taking the queer question challenge this week are drag legends Gareth Joyner, better known as Myra Dubois, and Latrice Royale. The duo will be taking a breather from their hit West-End show,  Death Drop (showing at the Garrick Theatre until the 11th July) to answer various questions on a wide-range of topics from coming out to RuPaul! It  could  get vicious, but will ...

This week, Steve Denyer chats to award-winning comedian, author and presenter Tom Allen, who takes us through his favourite songs alongside talking everything from life to love, and of course, laughter. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300...