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OUTCAST WORLD

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

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 including the Cosmopolitan and Gay London Life writer Topher Taylor and Loud Brown Gays host Nick Charles. It offers progressive political takes rarely heard in a podcast world dominated by right-wing ... more

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Latest Episodes

Multi award winning LGBTQ journalist Jamie Wareham from Queer AF drops in

The UK’s new EHRC guidance has triggered outrage, confusion and fear across the LGBTQ+ community, but what does it actually mean in practice?

This week, Graeme Smith is joined... more

Nigel Farage has revived one of the most controversial arguments of his political career: that migrants living with HIV should be denied NHS treatment.

It's a position he first promoted during the 2015 election campaign. At the time, HIV charities, ... more

Labour looks like it’s eating itself alive, Reform councillors are combusting in real time, the manosphere is getting dismantled by Louis Theroux with the energy of a disappointed supply teacher — and somewhere in the middle of the collapse, Leila Na... more

Welsh queer comedian Leila Nevabi drops by.

Welsh-Iranian comedian, writer and rising theatre menace Leila Navabi joins Outcast World for one of the funniest and weirdly moving chats we’ve had in ages.

You’ll probably know Leila already from writing... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Nadel
Director of Cashing Out, Oscar-nominated documentary
The New Yorker (production partnership)
Episode: Nigel Farage, HIV & A Warning From History
Leila Navabi
Comedian, writer and broadcaster
Self/Guest
Episode: Labour Panic, Reform Chaos & The Funniest Review Comic Leila Navabi Ever Received
Gareth Valentino
Irish stylist and fashion editor, former contestant on I Kissed A Boy
I Kissed A Boy (cast)
Episode: I Kissed A Boy & Girl Stars on Cancellation, Toxic Gays & Open Relationships
Amy Spalding
Appeared on I Kissed A Girl, runs her own jewelry brand
I Kissed A Girl (cast)
Episode: I Kissed A Boy & Girl Stars on Cancellation, Toxic Gays & Open Relationships
Carl Cashman
Guest from Liverpool, invited onto the show
Liberal Democrats (LDs)
Episode: Queer Fans, Hung Parliament: World's hottest politician Carl Cashman Explains...LIVE
Kevin Guyan
Director, Gender and Sexuality Data Lab, University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
Episode: The Rainbow Trap: How Workplaces “Include” Queer People — Then Drop Them
Kyle Pritchard
Researcher studying sexual violence in LGBTQ+ communities
Academic/Research
Episode: Consent, Cameras and Queer Assault: Topher on OnlyFans Reality and Kyle Pritchard on Why LGBTQ People Face Higher Assault Rates
Charles Moriarty
Photographer, author of Brock, known for album artwork for Amy Winehouse's Frank
Independent photographer / Author
Episode: Charles Moriarty — Photographer of queer legends
Jaxon Feeley
Author and public speaker focused on personal development and LGBTQ+ issues.
Episode: Fear Proof - Jaxon Feeley on how we should lean into being scared

Hosts

Graeme Smith
Host of the show; long-time broadcaster with a focus on queer politics and culture
Topher
Adult-industry expert and co-host; provides industry insights and ethical perspectives

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 States7 months 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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Listeners praise the show for authenticity and inclusive discussion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Listeners often describe the show as a beacon for nuanced queer discourse and bold political takes.
Some feedback mentions occasional ageist or provocative humor; discussions remain engaging and thoughtful.
Many note the dynamic between hosts adds balance and sharp critique.
The format is praised for mixing personal storytelling with serious policy analysis.

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Nigel Farage, HIV & A Warning From History
Q: How did your view of your father change during the process of making the film?
Initial instinct was to condemn, but deeper conversations with subjects and other investors led to a more nuanced understanding, balancing accountability with the recognition of real human stories and the systems that shaped them.
Nigel Farage, HIV & A Warning From History
Q: Given all of that, Matt, why did you decide to make this film?
The reason evolved from a personal connection discovered with his father, transforming the project from a family secret into a broader inquiry about the American healthcare system and the human cost of market-driven solutions.
Queer Data: When Being Counted Becomes Dangerous
Q: How can data governance be redesigned to empower queer communities rather than surveil them?
He suggests introducing boxbreakers, expanding and rethinking dropdown options, and building systems that foreground user agency and subversion to expose design flaws in current platforms.
Queer Data: When Being Counted Becomes Dangerous
Q: What does it mean for Queer Data to count queer lives without flattening their complexity?
Guyan explains that data should reflect nuance and fluid identities rather than forcing people into fixed boxes, and advocates for options like 'Prefer Not To Say' to preserve agency while recognizing limits of measurement.
Fear Proof - Jaxon Feeley on how we should lean into being scared
Q: What does it mean to be Fear Proof, and is it possible to ever actually be truly Fear Proof?
Being Fear Proof is a mindset where fear is a compass rather than a barrier, allowing you to feel fear while still moving forward.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OUTCAST WORLD

What is OUTCAST WORLD about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A bold, eclectic show that blends queer politics, sex, and culture through candid interviews and sharp commentary. Regular hosts Graeme Smith and Topher guide conversations with a rotating roster of journalists, academics, authors, activists, comedians, and reality-TV figures, all explored through a progressive lens. Episodes touch on UK and US politics, LGBTQ+ rights, data governance, media representation, sex work, and personal identity, often mixing personal anecdotes with policy analysis and cultural critique. The unique pairing of a mainstream journalist and an adult-industry expert helps the show unpack complex topics with humor, candor, and a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives. Noteworthy for its outspoken stance, diverse... more

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Recent guests on OUTCAST WORLD include:

1. Matt Nadel
2. Leila Navabi
3. Gareth Valentino
4. Amy Spalding
5. Carl Cashman
6. Kevin Guyan
7. Kyle Pritchard
8. Charles Moriarty

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