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QueerAF | Inspiring LGBTQIA+ stories told by emerging queer creatives

QueerAF
Trans Plus History Week
Trans Rights
Queer Creatives
Transgender History
Sex Education
Electronic Music
Synthesizers
Queer Comedy
Trans History Week
Transgender Identity
Gender Identity
Wendy Carlos
Alternative Comedy
80s Comedy Scene
Diversity and Inclusion
Queer Representation
HIV
Prep
LGBTQIA+ Rights
Trans Identity

QueerAF is the award-winning (more than a) podcast with beyond-the-binary stories, mini-documentaries and live podcast events about queerness, history, sexuality, gender and identity from the UK's only press-regulated not-for-profit LGBTQIA+ publisher.

QueerAF helps you understand the LGBTQIA+ world and support queer creatives to change the media. All our shows are created by a different budding ... more

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June 2nd 1952, London, England. Coronation day of Elizabeth the second, who would at the age of twenty seven become Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth Nations, but that morning much of the United Kingdom was already celebrating.... more

Margate Pride has been around for ten years, and depending on which local you ask, it celebrated its tenth, or 11th, anniversary this year. See, that’s the thing about local and regional queer stories and history. You often have to rely on one of the... more

Recorded in February 2026 at National Student Pride, a live recording of the QueerAF podcast, hosted by Juno Dawson, with guests Munroe Bergdorf, Zelah Glasson, Lars Fellows and Fizz Sinclair - the panel explores Trans 2030, what life is like now and... more

The north of England has a long history of welcoming migrant communities, despite a growing far-right movement growing in the region. Indeed, immigration is an integral part of the history of the UK. While that’s in part due to a horrific colonial pa... more

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Munroe Bergdorf
Broadcaster, writer, activist
Public figure in LGBTQIA+ advocacy
Episode: Trans+ life in the UK is more than concerning - what next?
Zelah Glasson
Trans woman, public figure
Television personality
Episode: Trans+ life in the UK is more than concerning - what next?
Lars Fellows
Actor/TV personality
BBC Three's I Kissed A Boy; Big Brother participant
Episode: Trans+ life in the UK is more than concerning - what next?
Fizz Sinclair
Actress and TikTok personality
Entertainment/media
Episode: Trans+ life in the UK is more than concerning - what next?
Amelia Pearson
Leeds-based activist and founder of the Bradford Trans Film Collective
Bradford Trans Film Collective
Episode: The transgender refugees finding sanctuary in the North of England
Ayman Eckford
trans person and refugee from Donetsk, Ukraine
LAS Sheffield
Episode: The transgender refugees finding sanctuary in the North of England
Alexandra Parmeyi
Volunteer at Trans Plus Solidarity Alliance
Trans Plus Solidarity Alliance
Episode: What is solidarity, really? And how can you do it justice?
Marty Davis
Non-binary creative and Trans Plus History Week founder
Trans Plus History Week
Episode: What is solidarity, really? And how can you do it justice?
Justy Nassal
Publicis Groupe UK staff member
Publicis Groupe UK
Episode: What is solidarity, really? And how can you do it justice?

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Jamie Wareham
Host/narrator with longstanding involvement in queer media coverage and podcast production.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 336 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast and organisation!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    FailarielH
    2 months ago
  • Awesome show!

    Great topics. Love the show!!! Learn, share, understand. Love listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mickey-69
    United States2 years ago
  • I’m straight now bc if this podcast

    This made me question myself being a trans gay vampire ware wolf queen so I just went back to being a dude

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    k try xiehbrjcbd
    Canada4 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Brilliant podcast! QueerAF are doing awesome work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ally_Nuttall
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Yay more queer representation!!!

    Yay!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ApriciTea
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its range of queer voices and candid storytelling.
Fans appreciate the focus on history and archival contexts as a framework for current issues.
Many comments highlight the series' educational value and accessibility for newcomers.

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Trans+ life in the UK is more than concerning - what next?
Q: What are your thoughts on how media representation of trans people has changed since the early years of visibility?
There has been a gradual increase in agency and presence in the media, with more trans voices shaping narratives, though many questions are still asked in bad faith. The community has become more organized and powerful, but ongoing advocacy is essential to push for meaningful, lasting change.
Ian McKellen on Shakespeare, Magneto and LGBTQIA+ activism
Q: What advice would you give to young queer artists starting out today?
Be yourself, tell your truth, and pursue opportunities with enthusiasm and resilience; there are many paths to success beyond traditional routes, including new media and self-distribution.
The legacy of HIV activists is under threat. How do we turn the tide?
Q: What lessons from past AIDS activists can help today's advocacy for inclusive sexual health?
The importance of solidarity across gender identities, racialized communities, sex workers, and global regions, and the need to center diverse voices rather than focusing on a single issue, to create a more effective, intersectional movement.
The legacy of HIV activists is under threat. How do we turn the tide?
Q: Could you tell me a little bit more about Lou's journey into activism and community building?
Lou began by reaching out to others, sharing his story, listening to theirs, and building a network of trans men through meetups, newsletters, and publications; this laid the groundwork for long-term community organizing and advocacy.
Big Brother, Trans+ friend or Foe? Nadia Almada and Zelah Glasson discuss
Q: What kind of advice would you give to another trans person going on a show like Big Brother?
The advice centers on owning one's narrative, choosing whether and when to disclose, and recognizing that there is no obligation to explain everything; the decision should be personal and right for the individual.

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Frequently Asked Questions About QueerAF

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

The show features intimate conversations and reportage around LGBTQIA+ histories, rights, and culture, with a strong focus on trans+ issues, activism, and community storytelling. Episodes blend personal narratives from activists, asylum seekers, artists, researchers, and journalists with historical context, archival insights, and coverage of policy debates affecting queer communities in the UK and beyond. A standout pattern is the ethical, community-centered approach: hosts elevate marginal voices, spotlight grassroots initiatives, and connect archival history to current activism. This mix—mini-documentaries, live events, and long-form interviews—makes it a unique platform for understanding queer lives through lived experience, history, and... more

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1. Munroe Bergdorf
2. Zelah Glasson
3. Lars Fellows
4. Fizz Sinclair
5. Amelia Pearson
6. Ayman Eckford
7. Alexandra Parmeyi
8. Marty Davis

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