In this powerful episode, we sit down with Aryam Marafi, a survivor, storyteller, and Kuwaiti refugee who opens up Asexuality, domestic violence, and sexual trauma. From seeking refuge and safety abroad, their journey is one of resilience, pain, and reclaiming identity.

We talk about the impact of abuse within family systems, escaping a violent home, healing from sexual trauma, and the layered complexities of being stateless, Arab, and queer in exile.

This conversation holds space for truth-telling, cultural critique, and finding power after silence.

*TRIGGER WARNING* - This video contains references to domestic and sexual abuse.

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In this episode, we sit down with performer, creator and unapologetic queer icon Tyreece. From go-go dancing in Heaven at 18 to navigating identity as a gender fluid, mixed-race powerhouse—this conversation is loud, proud and unfiltered.

We talk about being “too gay” for straight people, growing up between cultures, coming out journey, and finding the freedom to be yourself!

🎭 The queer nightlife roots that shaped Tyreece—and why they ditched dance school to own their own stage.

💬 The power of confidence, community and saying “I love myself” out loud.

🧠 Therapy, attachment styles & how being seen changed everything.

👠 Fashion as armour, political statement and pure joy—and why it’s never “just a look.”

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In this episode, we sit down with Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen and transgender activist Asifa Lahore. From transitioning on the NHS to navigating faith, family, identity and the queer scene as a South Asian woman—this conversation is raw, eye-opening and deeply human.

We talk about losing male privilege, finding gender euphoria on a motorbike in Pakistan, the power of being visible, and why Asifa has finally stopped chasing love to focus on self-worth. It’s not about fitting in—it’s about standing firm in who you are.

🎥 The realities of transitioning in the UK – timelines, therapy, and why it’s not a walk in the park.
🧕 Life as a trans woman in Pakistan – between gender affirmation and restrictive tradition.
🎬 The story behind Unicorn – and the South Asian queer scene that shaped it.
❤️ On love, rejection, anxious attachment, and finally letting go of "the one."

It’s powerful, thought-provoking, and full of moments that stay with you.

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🌟 Kabir on Made in Chelsea, Queer Identity & Life Beyond the Screen 🎬✨

In this episode, we sit down with Made in Chelsea’s Kabir to talk about everything from reality TV and representation to sobriety, dating as a queer person of colour, and finding purpose after pain. It’s raw, it’s real—and it’s seriously empowering.

🎥 How Kabir Got on Made in Chelsea – The unexpected DM that led to his TV debut and what it’s really like behind the scenes.

🌈 Queer, Brown & On-Screen – Kabir opens up about navigating race, gender and sexuality in an overwhelmingly white space.

🍸 Sobriety & Healing – From mental health battles to spiritual retreats in the Himalayas, Kabir shares how going sober changed his life.

❤️ Dating, Self-Worth & Being Enough – We talk Grindr, rejection, and learning to not chase the approval you never needed in the first place.

It’s deep, funny, inspiring and 100% authentic. Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe!

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🧔🏽‍♂️ Body Hair, Bias & Bloating – Let’s Talk About It!

In this episode, we go there — from body hair politics to bloated tummies and invasive procedures. What does it mean to be hairy and brown in a world that prefers smooth and white? While we also dive into Faris's IBS journey!

👀 Hair & Race – Why being hairy hits different when you’re South Asian, Arab, or Brown — and how it’s all wrapped in coded racism.

🪒 The Pressure to Laser – Why so many people of colour feel pushed to remove every follicle?

🔥 Embracing the Fuzz – From shame to self-love: how we learned to love every curl, chest tuft, and rogue shoulder hair.

💩 IBS & Identity – Navigating chronic gut issues while trying to hold it all together...

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🌍 Aisha on Queer Travel, Colonialism & Building Safe Spaces 🏳️‍🌈

In this episode, we’re joined by Aisha to unpack identity, activism, and what it really means to move through the world as a Black queer woman. From reclaiming queer history to building inclusive spaces like The Common Press, this conversation is honest, powerful — and full of heart.

✈️ Travelling While Black & Queer – How Aisha navigates the world, challenges stereotypes, and finds queer joy everywhere.

🛡️ Safe Spaces Beyond the Club – Why LGBTQ+ community spaces need to be more than just nightlife — and how The Common Press became a sanctuary.

🧠 Colonialism & Queer Erasure – The real history they never taught us: queerness has always existed across African cultures.

🤝 Building Community, Not Competition – Why solidarity inside the LGBTQ+ community is more important than ever.

Grab a coffee, sit back, and let’s get into it. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe — it helps us keep telling these important stories!

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🌊 Gay in Jordan: Culture, Boycotts & The Truth About Queer Life in the Middle East 🧳

In this on-location episode, we're coming to you live(ish) from the Dead Sea in Jordan, with coffee, shisha, and some serious conversation. We’re diving deep into what it’s really like to be gay in the Middle East—and why Western perspectives don’t always get it right.

🌍 Is It Safe to Be Queer in Jordan? – We talk life, love, and legality in a country where it’s not illegal to be gay—but acceptance still has a long way to go.

🚫 The Problem with Boycotts – Why shunning entire cultures and countries might do more harm than good to the LGBTQ+ community living within them.

💬 Our Atlantis Episode – We address the backlash from our Dubai episode and why meaningful change can’t happen without uncomfortable conversations.

🧖‍♂️ Mud Masks, Belly Dancers & Dead Sea Vibes – Because yes, we do get into the fun stuff too. Life isn’t all serious, babes.

Whether you're from the Middle East or just curious about queer experiences across the globe, this one’s for you. Respect, nuance, and lots of laughs.

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🌈 Dan Harry on Chemsex, HIV Stigma & The Truth About ‘I Kissed a Boy’ 💋

In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Harry from I Kissed a Boy to dive into some of the biggest (and most taboo) conversations in the LGBTQ+ community. From his BBC documentary PreP, HIV & Me to the realities of chemsex, we break it all down—while still finding time for laughs and a little bit of gossip.

💊 Chemsex: The Intersection of Drugs & Sex – Why is chemsex so common in queer spaces, and what are the risks no one talks about?

📺 Was ‘I Kissed a Boy’ Staged? – Dan spills the tea on how much of the show was real and what might have been ‘helped along’ by producers.

🦠 The Importance of PreP & Fighting HIV Stigma – How PreP, HIV & Me is changing the conversation around sexual health.

🤫 A Bit of Gossip & Plenty of Laughs – Because what’s a podcast without some tea?

Grab a drink, get comfy, and let’s get into it. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

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