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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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Latest Episodes

Rachel Taylor MP told the UK Parliment, "waiting times for gender affirming healthcare are nothing short of a national scandal". Speaking, using almost word for word our reporting in the Gender Clinic Files - an investigation into the length of waiti... more

Our show began as a collaboration with National Student Pride, where we worked with budding students, building audio production careers and giving them their first published work. The organisation, which ran for 21 years, had it’s final event this ye... more

News overwhelm is an increasing issue, making more and more of us switch it off - four in ten of us now say we selectively avoid the news. But this is at a time when we need to be even more keyed into what's happening - so we know how to fight back a... more

This week, on QueerAF in an episode from our mentoring programme for Trans+ History Week, we’re going to trace back in recent history where body standards for both gay and trans men come from, how they show up, and challenge labels from drag acts to ... more

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Ludovic Parsons
Freelance investigative journalist with a long history of working with UK news publishers
Queer AF
Episode: How to build a better relationship with the news as a LGBTQIA+ person
Ruby Rare
Award-winning educator and broadcaster focused on LGBTQIA+ education and sex/relationship content
Queer AF
Episode: How to build a better relationship with the news as a LGBTQIA+ person
Otis Grieve
Trans plus creative and Bristol-based audio producer
QueerAF Trans Plus History Week project
Episode: Cute twinks and gym bros: Why do we police trans masculine identities?
Castor Von Curse (Juno)
Transmasculine drag performer
Self-employed artist
Episode: Cute twinks and gym bros: Why do we police trans masculine identities?
Marc Thompson
HIV activist and lead commissioner for the London HIV Prevention Programme
London HIV Prevention Programme
Episode: Cute twinks and gym bros: Why do we police trans masculine identities?
Victoria Igleckowski-Broad
Diverse histories records specialist at the National Archives
National Archives
Episode: The He-She Ladies: The Case of Boulton and Park
Neil Bartlett
Writer and playwright; author of Stella and related works
Author/Playwright
Episode: The He-She Ladies: The Case of Boulton and Park
Rebecca Jane Morgan
Historian, trans feminist, author of Deviants and Trailblazers
Trans History Week / academic historian
Episode: How to save Trans+ stories in an age they can be deleted with just a click?
Alex Parmar-Yee
Director of Trans Solidarity Alliance, writer
Trans Solidarity Alliance
Episode: How to save Trans+ stories in an age they can be deleted with just a click?

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Jamie Wareham
Producer and host across QueerAF and related projects; executive producer interactions noted

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 327 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast and organisation!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    FailarielH
    a month 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 diverse topics, engaging guests, and accessible LGBTQIA+ storytelling.
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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.
Big Brother, Trans+ friend or Foe? Nadia Almada and Zelah Glasson discuss
Q: Why, what made you want to go on reality TV?
Nadia reflects that it was a new opportunity and a platform to explore inclusion, while Zelah describes considering it as a way to promote her trans-focused project, ultimately deciding to take a leap.

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Frequently Asked Questions About QueerAF

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

QueerAF showcases LGBTQIA+ stories told by emerging queer creatives, blending personal narratives, mini-documentaries, and live events. Episodes span trans visibility, queer history, activism, arts, and culture, often centering underrepresented voices and community-building. The format rotates through different producers and guests, delivering fresh perspectives on identity, representation, and social impact, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and opportunity for new audio creators. Its unique angle is the ensemble approach: each episode is often led by a different queer creator, producing a mosaic of voices while highlighting ongoing advocacy and historical context.

Noteworthy elements include live event coverage, collaborations with ad... more

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QueerAF launched 10 years ago and published 79 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on QueerAF include:

1. Ludovic Parsons
2. Ruby Rare
3. Otis Grieve
4. Castor Von Curse (Juno)
5. Marc Thompson
6. Victoria Igleckowski-Broad
7. Neil Bartlett
8. Rebecca Jane Morgan

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