In this episode, we’re joined by Elias Jahshan, a Palestinian-Lebanese journalist, editor and writer, for a powerful conversation about identity, belonging and reclaiming narrative.

Elias opens up about growing up Arab, queer and deaf, navigating racism, homophobia and disability and the deep tension many queer Arabs face when asked to separate parts of who they are in order to be accepted.

We explore his work editing This Arab Is Queer and Queer Arab Families, the weaponisation of queerness in political discourse, fetishisation in dating culture, trauma led storytelling in the media and why visibility alone isn’t enough without agency.

This is an honest, nuanced discussion about colonialism, queerness, grief, hope and the power of telling our own stories.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jake & Max, a couple whose love story has captured hearts across the internet. What started with a cautious first date and clashing attachment styles evolved into a partnership defined by growth, healing and genuine joy.

From childhood wounds and emotional shutdowns to lockdown intensity, travel adventures and building an online presence rooted in authenticity, this is a conversation about what it really takes to create a healthy relationship.

Together, they unpack navigating arguments, validation, intimacy, jealousy, social media pressure and the slow, beautiful work of choosing each other every day.

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In this AIDS Awareness Day special, we sit down with Marc Thompson HIV activist, community leader and one of the most vital voices in Black queer British history. Born and raised in Brixton, Marc has spent four decades reshaping the landscape of HIV awareness, queer visibility, and racial justice in the UK. His story is one of survival, disruption, joy, and relentless advocacy.

From coming out at 16 in the mid-80s to being diagnosed with HIV at just 17, at the height of the epidemic, Marc brings raw honesty about stigma, family, survival and the realities of living through a moment that was claiming the lives of so many.

We dive into what it meant to be a young Black gay man navigating racism in clubs, fetishisation, homophobia, misinformation, and the impact of being othered by both mainstream gay culture and the wider world. Marc shares how he found his tribe in Brixton, the house party culture that shaped him, the early Black gay community organising that saved lives.

This episode is a piece of living history, a reminder that HIV stigma still exists, that conversations must continue, and that the work isn’t done. Marc’s wisdom, humour, and resilience make this one of our most important episodes yet.

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