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Dan and James are joined from California by legendary punk rocker Fat Mike of NOFX. This is an explicit episode.It's quite the ride through BDSM, cross-dressing, sex dungeons, live-in sex slaves and being abandoned by your friends.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's two weeks since the final of RuPaul's Drag Race and James refuses to credit Dan with correctly predicting the winner (spoiler free)! Plus, is metal homophobic? Dan and James discuss the reaction to metal star Roddy Bottum's proudly gay 'Man On Man' album cover. Support our podcast and help us to create more meaningful conversations, visit www.gaynongay.com/donate to become our patreon.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Singer, icon and LGBTQ+ ally Louise Redknapp joins us on A Gay and a NonGay today. We talk about the importance of her LGBTQ+ fans, playing alongside Britney, and how her mum thinks her gay friends are why she’s single. She also offers her support for the transgender community on International Day of Transgender Visibility.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's 1000 days since the U.K government promised to ban conversion therapy but still hasn't. James and Dan reflect on their BBC Radio 1 documentary 'Tell It: From Gay to NonGay' and chat to the co-director of CURED, a BFI Flare Festival documentary about the activists who brought about a 1973 victory in the movement for LGBTQ equality: the American Psychiatric Association’s decision to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses. Bennett Singer's movie perfectly explains that to 'cure' LGBQ+ people, we only need to be accepted.So why do Church and religion play a huge role in perpetuating stigma, discrimination and physical harm towards people because of their sexuality?We witnessed this trauma when we interviewed former Christian singer Vicky Beeching during our series about gay conversion therapy, 'Tell It: From Gay to NonGay?' and thanks to BBC Sounds, you can hear an incredibly moving preview from our series in today's episode.It's not an overly triggering episode, but we will issue a low-key trigger warning here just to be safe.Email us about 'conversion therapy' at any time, we're here to help - us@gaynongay.comLINKS:Listen to our BBC Sounds series. Search 'Tell It: From Gay To NonGay' in BBC Sounds or your fave pod app. You can also visit bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p099dnbwFor more information and support on any of the issues discussed, visit some of our friends and organisations at gaynongay.com/resourcesCURED is available UK-wide as part of BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival until 28 March at bfi.org.uk/flare and find out more about the documentary at cureddocumentary.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Women are not safe. James and Dan chat about the toxic behaviour of some straight men towards women and James realises how our shame prevents us from speaking out. Plus Dan wants gays to stop calling everything 'iconic'.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After appearing on the podcast in March 2018 as our very first guest, we welcome back author Juno Dawson!Three years later we ask her if things have got better or worse for trans people - and how things currently are for trans youth in the UK following the landmark High Court ruling against puberty blockers for children. Her new book What’s The T is an exploration of what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the 21st Century, a go-to handbook for the young trans and/or non-binary community and their allies.Find out more about Juno and buy her books! > https://www.junodawson.com/Stonewall’s statement on the puberty blockers ruling - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/stonewall-statement-high-court-puberty-blockers-rulingSupport trans youth! Head to https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ and https://www.thetrevorproject.org/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James and Dan are joined by award-winning activist and writer George M. Johnson - their memoir 'All Boys Aren't Blue', a story of growing up black and queer in America, is People Magazine's Best Book of the Year and a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color.We talk to George about the micro-aggressions black people face everyday, the fetishisation of black queer people, why 'Blackness is inherently queer' and Dolly Parton.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'I prayed to God to make me a girl'. James and Dan are joined from New York by Abby Stein - the first woman and the first transgender woman to be ordained as a rabbi by an orthodox institution. She talks about her life growing up in a strict community, coming out - first as non-religious and again as transgender - and offers a ray of hope to LGBTQ+ people trapped by orthodox institutions. Abby is the first openly transgender woman raised in a Hasidic community, this is her story.For more information on leaving orthodox communities visit Footsteps.org (USA) and Mavar.org (UK).  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan finds James' new found love of Valentine's Day hilarious, do the admin returns for a bisexual special and only Dan could end up leaving the food bank with food. #Sourdough.Support A Gay and A NonGay visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s LGBTQ+ History Month in the U.K. and we’re joined by historian, sexual health and LGBT rights campaigner Lisa Power - talking medieval gays, the early days of the AIDS crisis and her work on It’s A Sin.Lisa's given us A LOT of amazing admin hun, check out the following links and resources for more on Britain's gloriously rich LGBTQ+ history.For more information on LGBT+ History Month visithttps://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/Mark Ashton from Lesbians and Gays Support The Minershttps://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/library/mark-ashton-the-embodiment-of-pride/The Switchboard Log Books https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/01/log-books-podcast-uk-queer-history.htmlJeffrey Weekshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/campaign/jeffrey-weeksDr. Daryl Leeworthyhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daryl_LeeworthyNoreena Shopland on Twitter @NorenaShoplandMuseum Wueerator Dan Vo on Twitter @DanNouveauDusty Springfield is gay!https://www.vice.com/en/article/j577kp/dusty-springfield-lgbtq-lesbian-biographyNancy Spainhttps://www.advocate.com/women/2017/3/18/women-who-paved-way-celebrity-journalist-nancy-spain  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James and Dan take an HIV test for National HIV Testing Week in England. Plus there's a RuPaul Things Dan Cannot Say special and is James stereotypically gay? The Terrence Higgins Trust hope to end new cases of HIV in England by 2030. If everyone knows their status and is on treatment, it’s impossible to pass HIV on. Order your free HIV kit now, head to https://freetesting.hiv/.For more support and information about HIV and AIDS visit the Terrence Higgins Trust - tht.org.uk. In the USA visit HIV.gov.Check out our two-part documentary The London Patient: A Cure For HIV https://podfollow.com/gaynongay/episode/303ce7284482456271b9c06a6a755224bb1a6639  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After binge-watching Russell T Davies’ iconic Channel 4 drama It’s A Sin, James and Dan reflect on the AIDS crisis and the similarities to Covid-19 for LGBTQ+ people.The Terrence Higgins Trust hope to end new cases of HIV in England by 2030. If everyone knows their status and is on treatment, it’s impossible to pass HIV on. Order your free HIV kit now, head to https://freetesting.hiv/.For more support and information about HIV and AIDS visit the Terrence Higgins Trust - tht.org.uk. In the USA visit HIV.gov-Check out our two-part documentary The London Patient: A Cure For HIV https://podfollow.com/gaynongay/episode/303ce7284482456271b9c06a6a755224bb1a6639/view  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan refuses to admit that he 'fancies' one of the queens on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Meanwhile, James is triggered by the deletion of his Wikipedia page and the general existence of acclaimed author James Barr.Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/.Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with 10% to Mermaids - visit www.gaynongay.com/shop/.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan’s got a new radio show and James is a fan, apart from the music. Dan is updated on the latest gay slang from and we find out why James is talking about Dan in therapy.Listen to 'Dan With the Sickness' on Spotify. Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/.Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with 10% to Mermaids - visit www.gaynongay.com/shop/.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James is excited about 'twenty-twinky-one' but Dan is more excited about 01/21 - the month of Birmingham. Who are the 'gays over Covid' and what good news can we take from 2020? ...anyone?Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/.Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with 10% to Mermaids - visit www.gaynongay.com/shop/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of our favourite, most inspirational moments with our favourite people to end an otherwise triggering year. It's going to be okay.Featuring Amanda Jette Knox, Beau Dyess, Chaz Bono, Dr. Ranj, Muna, Mark Fletcher, Rob Halford & Will Young!Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/.Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with 10% to Mermaids - visit www.gaynongay.com/shop/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The magic of Queermas is upon us. James welcomes LGBTQ+ ally Santa back down our chimney for a third year but Dan's had enough... introducing Mrs. Claus AKA Divina de Campo from RuPaul's Drag Race U.K! Santa has a sassy new drag wife but she's only married him for the money.Divina and James get excited about RuPaul's Drag Race U.K Season 2, whilst Dan gives his thoughts on the Frock Destroyers new album.Spread some festive cheer/queer in our new Facebook group, a safe and inclusive place for our listeners to be who they are, visit www.facebook.com/groups/gaynongay/.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James is emotional about Little Mix but Dan's ready to get our guest on.Today we're joined by the brilliantly funny, feisty, and fierce Jamie Windust to talk about their new book In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life. Dan’s seen Jamie in a coffee shop ‘by the BBC’ and thinks they’re brave. Is that insulting? We talk about their dating experiences with ‘chasers’, being cut off from family… and ask if we're part of the problem.Thanks for coming to our TED talk, watch Jamie’s here https://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_windust_support_for_trans_people_isn_t_radical_it_s_urgentSupport for trans people isn’t radical, it’s urgent.Shop our inclusive merch now, with 10% to Mermaids, visit gaynongay.com/shop.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James checks in on Dan after a worrying Instagram photo and updates everyone on the minutes from his relationship AGM.Do you have meetings with your partner? Let us know, join our listener group at www.facebook.com/groups/gaynongay/ .Join our exclusive Christmas party for Patron's by supporting our podcast. Your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will hopefully one day lead to acceptance for many. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/ to sign up.Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee with 10% to Mermaids - visit www.gaynongay.com/shop/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're so over transphobia. Today James and Dan welcome Amy Dyess to understand where it comes from. Amy found herself at the heart of the 'Gender Critical' Movement between 2018 and 2020. Today she joins the boys from Seattle to discuss the realities of TERF extremism.TERF extremism is a threat to trans and LGBTQ+ people. For more information:https://www.stonewall.org.uk/truth-about-transhttps://mermaidsuk.org.uk/thetrevorproject.org  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.