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In this episode of Shades of Gay I get to talk to celebrity journalist, author and comedy writer Ed Dyson. Having worked for most of the major newspapers, interviewed the  world's biggest celebrity names and written a book based around the  Spice Girls, we know a lot about his public life.  Now, it's time to  find out about his personal life. If you want to leave a voice note for the podcast go to Anchor.FM/ShadesOfGay and drop me a  line. You can buy Ed's book direct from Amazon or via your Kindle. Search "Friendship Never Ends" on your Kindle or go here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Friendship-Never-Ends-Ella-Dyson-ebook/dp/B07FCLM5WF/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=edina+Dyson+friendships&qid=1575653439&sr=8-1-fkmr1 Listen to his Podcasts United Queendom on Apple Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/united-queendom-podcast/id1482277960  Insta: @UnitedQueendomPodcast   Email me at  ShadesOfGayPodcast@gmail.com   Please rate Shades of Gay on Apple  Podcasts and follow me on Spotify.

Remember a couple of months ago we interviewed Johnny? Johnny's Irish,  bisexual, his dad's gay, and he hadn't spoken to many of his family for  years due to a feud he had been drawn into....? Well, since that episode, remarkable things developed and Johnny's back to update us on what has happened. Email me at  ShadesOfGayPodcast@gmail.com Please rate Shades of Gay on Apple  Podcasts and follow me on Spotify.

In this episode I had the honour of interviewing all-round showman  par excellence - Paulus. Arguably, the most memorable member of 'The  100' in the BBC TV show 'All together Now,' Paulus has been an  entertainer since the age of 7. He shares with us some  of his stories from his love for modern stained glass cathederals to  being flipped by a beef eater! We hear about his life in entertainment  including his new musical and Victoria Wood!  From the forthcoming queer  fairytale musical 'Paulus:beta', Jordan Clarke  and Paul L Martin present their new song 'TRIBE'. Exclusive to Shades  of Gay, laugh, cry, turn off!  Enjoy this episode of Shades of Gay.  You  can find Paulus on Facebook: @PaulusFabulus or Youtube:  @PaulusPaulLMartin He's also on Inst: @Paulus_looks and on   Twitter: @Paulus_says  http://www.Paullmartin.com Patreon @Patreon.com/PaulusFabulus   Background noise courtesy of recording live in a venue. Thanks  to Freedom Bar Soho for the recording space. Email me at  ShadesOfGayPodcast@gmail.com Please rate Shades of Gay on Apple  Podcasts and follow me on Spotify.

Topher is one of the leading sexperts in the industry, educating  people on the pleasures of sex and loving themselves. However, reaching  the height of his career didn't come easy.  He was bullied for looking  feminine.  Growing up in south London was a  struggle, but that soon changed with the help of Bell Boying, Underage  Gogo dancing, the love of amazing family and friends and.....Myspace.  Here's Topher's story. Email me at  ShadesOfGayPodcast@gmail.com Please rate Shades of Gay on Apple  Podcasts and follow me on Spotify. Advertisement: BioSure - HIV Self Test https://hivselftest.co.uk

Starting life in Foster Care, James discovered his sexuality the hard way. Falling for a guy he couldn't have. 30 pills later and some therapy took James on a new road to discovery finding abusive relationships, girls, Asda, chem sex, rape and chickens! Follow me on insta or twitter @djkeythdavid Check out my other Podcast Thirsty Bitch on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox and more.

Born in Chile and on a path of self-discovery, Aamyko  grew up with an unaccepting father. His family relocated to Texas and  Aamyko was subjected to horrendous bullying throughout his school  years.  As we'll hear, he eventually finds his tribe  at high school and uses a Switchboard as a sounding board. But then  he's taken back to Chile. Desperate to leave, he fled Latin America and  headed for London - only to find out that he wasn't in the place he  thought he was.... Email me at  ShadesOfGayPodcast@gmail.com Please rate Shades of Gay on Apple  Podcasts and follow me on Spotify.

A big thank you to my friend and this episode's guest, Alex, who  explains exactly what it's like being a witch, the differences between  wicca and witchcraft, busts the myths and explains what it's like to be a  witch and a gay man. Email me at  ShadesOfGayPodcast@gmail.com Please rate Shades of Gay on Apple  Podcasts and follow me on Spotify.

Picture this:  An 8-year-old boy, growing up in Ireland, and his  dad comes out as a gay man.  When the boy grows up he comes out as a  bisexual man who dates a transexual and later marries a woman. His mum  dates a guy while she's still married to another  man.  Throw into the mix cock-blocking a priest - and you've got  Johnny's life (well, so far!) Email me at  ShadesOfGayPodcast@gmail.com Please rate Shades of Gay on Apple  Podcasts and follow me on Spotify. Advertisement - BioSure: Instant HIV home testing kit - HIVSelfTest.co.uk

50 years of gayness!  I speak to Gerry who tells us of  his life moving from Ireland in the early 1980's to experiencing being a  gay man in London's entertainment industry.  From police raids in  Ireland, Thatcher's 80's, the party scene of the  90's and how being an older gay man today affects him - this is Gerry's  story. Email me at  ShadesOfGayPodcast@gmail.com Please rate Shades of Gay on Apple  Podcasts and follow me on Spotify.