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

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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The use of anti-trans rhetoric perpetuated by United States government officials is designed to distract from the wider, growing authoritarianism. That's long been understood by liberation leaders from Sylvia Rivereria to Miss Major, who knew no one ... more

In Three Days Grace, Nick begins the story frozen in the gathering dusk of his cramped Parisian room, perched on the edge of his chair in nothing but glacier-white briefs. What unfolds, over just three days is a story that begs big questions of queer... more

Lou Sullivan is known to many as a first. One of the first openly gay trans men in public life, widely considered the first known case of a trans man developing AIDS, and later the first trans man known to die of an AIDS-related illness. His story, h... more

In their first appearance together, 2004 Big Brother UK winner Nadia Almada (she/her) and 2025 Big Brother UK housemate Zelah Glasson (he/him) revealed new details about their experiences, how they were treated by production teams – and how little ha... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Bradley Silverio Donato
Author; author of Three Days Grace
Indigo River; Simon & Schuster
Episode: How can you live a queer life without acceptance?
Aimee Cliff
BACP registered psychotherapist; part of the team at VODA
VODA
Episode: How can you live a queer life without acceptance?
Dr. Ben Vile
Sexual health researcher
University/sexual health research
Episode: The legacy of HIV activists is under threat. How do we turn the tide?
Zach Osmer
Writer/Researcher
Queer AF collective
Episode: The legacy of HIV activists is under threat. How do we turn the tide?
Bryce D. Smith
Biographer/Researcher
Academic researcher
Episode: The legacy of HIV activists is under threat. How do we turn the tide?
Nadia Almada
Big Brother winner and trans activist
Nadia Almada
Episode: Big Brother, Trans+ friend or Foe? Nadia Almada and Zelah Glasson discuss
Zelah Glasson
Trans+ advocate and reality TV participant
Zelah Glasson
Episode: Big Brother, Trans+ friend or Foe? Nadia Almada and Zelah Glasson discuss
Olly Alexander
Pop musician and activist, Queer AF guest
Olly Alexander's projects and advocacy
Episode: Transmission: The story behind the concert fighting for Trans+ rights
Munroe Bergdorf
Model, activist, author, broadcaster
Independent / various media
Episode: Transmission: The story behind the concert fighting for Trans+ rights

Host

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

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 324 ratings
  • 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
  • Amazing

    Butiful, also pride month (or anything else idk when I wrote this it is June) love listening to this durning work. 🏳️‍🌈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cloudcatmc
    United States4 years ago

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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.
The transgender pilot who survived the Nazis and set racing records
Q: What do you think about Roberta Cowell's legacy?
Charlie finds Roberta's story incredibly inspiring and relates to her as a trailblazer for trans individuals in the motorsport industry.

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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 73 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. Jeremy Bradley Silverio Donato
2. Aimee Cliff
3. Dr. Ben Vile
4. Zach Osmer
5. Bryce D. Smith
6. Nadia Almada
7. Zelah Glasson
8. Olly Alexander

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