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OUTCAST WORLD

Graeme Smith
LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+ Rights
Grindr
Edinburgh Fringe
Mental Health
Labour Party
HIV
LGBTQ+ Representation
Queer Activism
Community Engagement
Trans Rights
Open Relationships
Sexual Health
Media Representation
Liberal Democrats
Reform UK
The Love Tank
Glastonbury
Bonus Track
Heartstopper

Queer politics • sex • culture Outcast World is a queer politics, sex and culture podcast hosted by multi award-winning broadcaster and podcaster Graeme Smith, alongside rotating guests and co-hosts. Each week features an eclectic mix of guests. Journalists, comedians, academics, authors, activists and artists appear alongside queer stars from the BBC’s groundbreaking I Kissed a Boy, and familiar ... more

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Latest Episodes

When Liam Rondi watched a GB News panel discuss the murder of a baby and heard a guest claim that gay men are more likely to abuse the children they adopt, he was sitting in his flat in the south of France, a country he had moved to two years earlier... more

What happens when the places that helped us become ourselves disappear? A Brummie drag and The Voice UK legend has the answer...

Drag artist and musician Fatt Butcher joins Graeme Smith to talk about the dance floors that changed their life—and why ... more

During the 1980s, half the patients on some of London’s AIDS wards were Irish. It is a staggering fact—and part of an almost-forgotten chapter of queer history.

Homosexuality remained illegal in Ireland until 1993. Many queer Irish people crossed th... more

It's the last weekend of this year's Edinburgh Fringe and in our time in Edinburgh we've spoken to some of the most interesting new and established artists from around the world.

OUTCAST WORLD is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe — the biggest... more

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Recent Guests

Liam Rondi
Activist challenging GB News coverage of LGBTQ+ topics
Independent activist
Episode: The man who took on GB News: Liam Rondi
Fatt Butcher
Creator and drag artist behind Congregational
The Full Fat Sound / Congregational show
Episode: A funeral for queer nightlife from Fatt Butcher
Bernárd Lynch
priest and veteran AIDS activist
AIDS activism, priest
Episode: Half the Patients on Some London AIDS Wards Were Irish. Why Didn’t We Know?
Derek Murphy
co-writer and performer
Mammy's House
Episode: Half the Patients on Some London AIDS Wards Were Irish. Why Didn’t We Know?
Joey Jennings
Musician and performer featuring in the show Little Pink Dress
Self / Little Pink Dress show
Episode: LIVE FROM THE EDINBURGH FRINGE: Joey Jennings and Little Pink Dress
Gareth Waugh
Comedian with show Is Pepsi OK?
Episode: LIVE FROM THE EDINBURGH FRINGE: Gareth Waugh's true crime show & queer coded science
Harrison Sweeney
The person behind Final Queen
Final Queen (Drag Circus Horror Show)
Episode: LIVE FROM THE EDINBURGH FRINGE: Final Queen! The drag horror spectacular
Graeme Smith
Host of Outcast World
Episode: LIVE FROM THE EDINBURGH FRINGE: Final Queen! The drag horror spectacular
Giovanni Bellanda
Co-founder of Compagnia Bellanda, dancer
Compagnia Bellanda
Episode: LIVE FROM THE EDINBURGH FRINGE: Dan Tiernan & Compagnia Bellanda

Host

Graeme Smith
Host and moderator guiding interviews with a focus on queer politics, culture, and current affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Absolutely fabulous show & host

    Hearing the news and queer stories delivered with honesty, humor, and support is much needed in these times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calen Ann
    United Statesa year ago
  • Oozes authenticity

    Outcast UK is an incredible listen. There's nothing else like it. I don't hear the kind of LGBTQ+ topics they cover anywhere else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucy Mycock
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A great listen

    In a time of increasing polarising debate and rising prejudice this podcast gets through some serious topics with humour. Platforming a variety of voices and identities, this OutcastUK covers a wide range of topics from the serious to the lighthearted. A must listen for LGBTQ+ folk and allies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjalloneword
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • 5 stars and the rest!

    A beacon in these troubling times , funny , warm , irreverent and 100% inclusive .Thank you for making my week, every week!

    David

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BirkinsDad
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Funny and Real!

    Debates difficult topics in a honest and entertaining way. Really warm and welcoming while giving thought provoking arguments and have had some great guests! Love it ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chazzychum
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Keeps complex topics approachable and engaging
Strong host presence and thoughtful guests
A beacon for LGBTQ+ perspectives in politics and culture
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A funeral for queer nightlife from Fatt Butcher
Q: Walk me through the shape of it, funeral, then resurrection. What actually happens on stage?
The show unfolds as a funeral to mourn the death of the gay village, with robes, perfunctory hymns, and ritual-like elements, then shifts into a resurrection where the choir and live music attempt to revive the spirit of nightlife, creating a sense of communal renewal.
LIVE FROM THE EDINBURGH FRINGE: Dan Tiernan & Compagnia Bellanda
Q: So what can people expect from your Edinburgh show if they go and see it this year?
Tiernan describes a debut hour that is a mix of greatest hits and new material, around 50 minutes of personal storytelling and jokes, with previews used to refine the act.
LIVE FROM THE EDINBURGH FRINGE: Dan Tiernan & Compagnia Bellanda
Q: Right, seeing as this is an LGBTQ plus podcast and you are gay, tell us how you came out. We want to know. We've got to know.
Tiernan discusses coming out in stages, the personal and stage-related aspects, and how being open on stage eventually made his identity a public, known part of him online.
ATTITUDE COVER STAR CARL CASHMAN: 80 PERCENT OF LIB DEMS ARE GAY!
Q: Why should queer people who feel politically disillusioned give the Lib Dems a chance?
The guest argues that Lib Dems offer a practical, progressive path with a commitment to LGBTQ rights and liberal values, emphasizing their track record in enabling equal marriage and resisting regressive policies.
Tip Toe Star Gabriel Clark: Live in the gallery
Q: What was it like working with an intimate theater audience during Jock Night?
Gabriel recalls the intense onstage dynamic, the intimacy with audiences, and the dual shock and thrill of performing explicit scenes in small spaces like the Seven Dials Playhouse.

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Audiences tune in for candid conversations at the intersection of queer politics, culture, and personal storytelling. Episodes span activism, performance, sexuality, and media, often featuring artists, comedians, journalists, and LGBTQ+ rights advocates. The show stands out for its unapologetic, warm, and sometimes provocative tone, blending sharp political critique with intimate, human-centered storytelling. Listeners likely appreciate diverse perspectives, a sense of community, and timely discussions on identity, rights, and culture, all fuelled by a charismatic host and a rotating roster of expert guests.

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Recent guests on OUTCAST WORLD include:

1. Liam Rondi
2. Fatt Butcher
3. Bernárd Lynch
4. Derek Murphy
5. Joey Jennings
6. Gareth Waugh
7. Harrison Sweeney
8. Graeme Smith

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