What, that Old Queen?!

WTOQ?! Ep 49 - An Affair to Dismember Recorded Wednesday 12th October 2021  Tommy and Bernie are rightly or wrongly are talking affairs, aperitifs and croquets in the first half of our episode. Then they are joined by Queer performer, activist, researcher, Queer tours of London guide and host - the fantastic Dan de la Motte, who enlightens us on the inspiration for some of his work, some of the st...

WTOQ?! Ep 48 - Behind the "masc" Recorded Wednesday 29th September 2021  The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room, for Season 5 and celebrating the podcast's 2nd anniversary and being a finalist in the Peoples Choice Podcast Awards. Tommy and Bernie discuss what they did in their summer break and unpick the term "Masc" and why it's a problematic term to use in our community - and the oppressive...

WTOQ?! Ep 47 - Break ups with Rosie Recorded Thursday 1st July 2021  For the final episode of this season the Old Queens discuss self isolation, triple purpose slippers, the moving new film Supernova and Bernie quizzes Tommy on his understanding of Queer lingo with entries from The Queens English - the LGBTQIA+ dictionary of lingo and colloquial phrases by Chloe O Davies... Then the fabulous Rosie...

WTOQ?! Ep 46 - Yumbo Spacials & Accidental Facials Recorded Wednesday 9 June 2021  For the penultimate episode of this season Tommy & Bernie are dreaming of sun, sea, sand and sex, with a love letter to the big pink flower of Gran Canaria, the Queer Mecca that is the Yumbo centre and it's cornucopia of LGBTQ+ delights. And with kind permission from the lovely Lorrain Bowen we play her joyous track...

WTOQ?! Ep 45 - Leopard print bikini Recorded Thursday 27 May 2021 It showbiz all the way this episode as Bernie & Tommy delve into the sometimes not so secret life of Cary Grant and his affairs with Randolph Scott amongst others. Then the beautiful and compelling Anna Goodman from Abstrakt publicity, who talks about her work, her unusual career path and how she grew up with Queer culture from and...

WTOQ?! Ep 44 - Bottom Notes, Middle Notes & Top Notes Recorded Wednesday 12 May 2021 This episode Tommy & Bernie are really bringing it to the runway. Starting with a brief history & guide to the New York Ballroom scene. Then they learn how it was first hand from the vivacious Les Child. Hot off his recent appearance on "Glow Up!"  the dancer, choreographer and voguing pioneer, has had the likes o...

WTOQ?! Ep 43 - The New Girl, Gongs & Pleasing Yourself All Month Long! Recorded Thursday 5 May 2021 Tommy and Bernie chat about the benefits of self love during International Masturbation month and the life of late great Olympia Dukakis. Then they are joined by journalist, author and performer the wonderful Rhyannon Styles who talks about her two books (THE NEW GIRL: A TRANS GIRL TELLS IT LIKE IT...

WTOQ?! Ep 42 -All Dolled Up! Recorded Wednesday 15 April 2021 Tommy and Bernie are back in the Throne Room chatting the loosening of lockdown, the passing of famous figures and we have the return of What, that Really Old Queen?! as they celebrate the fabulousness of Monty Rock AKA Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes, who charmed chatshow audiences with his Queerness and claims he invented reality TV as h...

WTOQ?! Ep 41 - Ishtar, Eggs & Kinky Sex Recorded Thursday 1st April 2021 The Bunnies are hopping and the chocolate eggs are popping in our special Easter episode. Tommy and Bernie talk Easter crafts and discover how Queer this holiday is by delving into the Cabinet of Queeriousities. Then they are joined by special guest the beautiful Natasha Broad who works in health promotion for a HIV and sexua...

WTOQ?! Ep 40 - Ooh Hello Duckie! Recorded Friday 12th March 2021 As we launch into our 40's Tommy & Bernie discuss ageism, a royal scandal and a neighbor's taste in ice cream. Joining them in the Throne Room is extra special guest the wonderful Simon Casson co-founder and producer of Duckie, the iconic Queer cabaret club night which is celebrating 25 years this year. They talk about inspiration fo...

WTOQ?! Ep 39 - Babs, Beans & Pulses Recorded Friday 19th February 2021 Bernie & Tommy are joined by the gorgeous, amazing  comedian, actor and author Scott Capurro this episode - who zooms in from sunny San Francisco. https://scottcapurro.com/ Topics up for discussion in the Throne Room this episode are double Drag Race, British Bootleg Sex, Barbra Streisand, stand up, improve, live shows, zoom sh...

WTOQ?! Ep 38 - It's a Scone! Recorded Monday 1st February 2021 The Old Queens are back after their mid-season break, to talk lock-down 3, cheese scones, Liz Hurley's breasts and edge play. Then the gorgeous John Thomas is back in the throne room to chat about the TV sensation "It's a Sin", national HIV testing week and so much more. https://www.tht.org.uk/news/how-you-can-get-involved-national-hiv...

WTOQ?! Ep 37 - Zoom into Queermas! Recorded Tuesday 22nd December 2020 It's a special Queermas episode as it's the season and joining Bernie & Tommy in the Throne Room via Zoom is a posse of some of their Queer family Robbie, Matthew & Ryan to help bring some good cheer in this Quarantine Christmas. The Cabinet of Queeriosities is dusted off so we can discover the Pagan origins of Christmas celebr...

WTOQ?! Ep 36 - Smell Me Bi Your Nipple Recorded Tuesday 8th December 2020 This episode Tommy and Bernie discuss a question of Bi erasure pointed at them from a previous episode, Porn for OAP's and their sexual needs and something sweet is chomped on in Schnack Out Of It! Then they are joined in the Throne room by a former benefits supervisor at the Charing Cross jobcentre, muse of Lucian Frued and...

WTOQ?! Ep 35 - Chopin logs & rigorous snogs Recorded Thursday 26th November 2020  Back in the throne room again, Tommy and Bernie discuss Chopin, Susan Bartsch on top, Fraudsters, freezers & Firemen and something about City Otters & huge withdrawals... Then there is the return of Shnack Out of It! Which is cracking and jerkin us all the way to the break. The Old Queens are then joined by a world-r...

WTOQ?! Ep 34 - Kylie, Dribbles & Tinder Fizzles Recorded Thursday 12th November 2020 We are  back to our usual format for this episode as Tommy & Bernie discuss bubbles and Kylie and then head to the American section of the Cabinet of Queeriousities.  Then joining them in the Throne Room is the Queen of Improve himself Peter Baker who discusses his runaway online murder mystery success Sherlock in...

WTOQ?! Ep 33 - Dark Tales & Queer Veils... Recorded Tuesday 27th October 2020 In this special Halloqueen episode Tommy & Bernie delve into the depths of the Cabinet of Queeriosities to uncover Queer tropes in gothic horror literature and film. Joining them in the Throne room to chat over the cauldron is award winning editor, Queer & Horror film maker Darren Flaxston.  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1...

WTOQ?! Ep 32 Watch Out For Splinters Recorded Tuesday 13th October 2020 The Old Queens are back in the Throne Room for your fortnightly does of squiffy Queer chat. This week they are joined by the gorgeous Joey Hateley - The Gender Joker. https://twitter.com/genderjoker http://www.transactiontheatre.co.uk/profile/4563817358 The Cabinet Of Queeriosities is creaked open to bring you surprising and u...

WTOQ?! Ep 31 - The Cabinet of Queeriosities  Recorded Monday 28 Sept 2020  WTOQ?! Is back with its official start to season 3 and our 1 year anniversary episode... Bernie & Tommy are all set to continue sharing their own brand of squiffy Queer chat as they open their cabinet of Queeriosities... Plus this week's special guest is the dashing David Stuart - who devised the term chemsex and the world'...

WTOQ?! Ep 30 - Pride, Priti & Poppers Recorded Friday 28 Aug 2020 This special Bristol Pride 2020 episode Tommy and Bernie are Joined by Mr Bristol Pride himself Daryn Carter to discuss all the online events happening this month. Priti Patel & poppers are also on the agenda along with the erased LGBTQ+ history and prejudice against Queer people that's been happening through the ages and why Pride...

WTOQ?! Ep 29 - A Quarantine Quandary Recorded Friday 17 July 2020 In the final episode of this season Tommy and Bernie are actually in the same roome and reunited with their invited audience from their Yuletide special. The Birchess, Chuckles, Matthew and Robbie join in to discuss medieval gays and the hanky code or flagging. In Queens of agony they discuss finding your 2nd boyfriend, flaky dates,...

WTOQ?! Ep 28 - We're GUN-ing for you!  Recorded Friday 3rd July 2020  In the penultimate episode of the season Tommy & Bernie discuss the life and times of the amazing Mrs Shufflewick AKA Rex Jameson in What that Really Old Queen?! Plus, the history of sex and love with automatons in What that Old Kink?! Costume designer & advocate the absolutely fabulous Pam Tait joins the Queens in the throne ro...

WTOQ?! Ep 27 - Little Red Corvette Recorded Friday 26th June 2020 This episode Tommy and Bernie chat to the fabulous writer, historian, programme-curator and performer Edson Burton. He talks about statues, BLM, re-evaluating some historical heroes and Prince. https://twitter.com/edsonburton Ballet dancer & choreographer Alvin Ailey is the subject of What, that Really Old Queen?! https://www.alvina...

WTOQ?! Ep 26 - Dans Les Derrières Recorded Tuesday 23rd June 2020 The Old Queens head straight to the bottom in this episode as Tommy & Bernie go deep and chat about scat as this episodes Kink Curiosity - and then they are joined by Jack & Mark who are the social media sensation Museum Bums! https://www.instagram.com/museumbums/ https://twitter.com/museumbums/ https://twitter.com/QHForum Then the...

WTOQ?! Ep 25 - Glorious Queerdom  Recorded Friday 12 June 2020  Joining Tommy and Bernie in the throne room is award-winning activist, performer and writer Dan Glass. They discuss his latest book "United Queerdom" which was released this month and his Queer activism work. For more info on Dan his website is:  https://www.theglassishalffull.co.uk/ And you can buy his book here:  https://www.zedbook...