This Podcast is Gay
Join Laurie and Steve as they chat to inspiring members of the LGBT community
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Episodes
Aug 1, 2026
Aug 1, 2026
9 min
In this special episode Laurie talks to Steve about his new project, Pedal with Pride. Pedal with Pride offers cycling holidays for LGBTQ+ riders, their friends and allies. Laurie talks about where the idea came from and what the trips are like.
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
31 min
We talk to Dr Jane Traies, an oral historian and author, about her fascinating research into the lives of older lesbians. We also hear how, after a long career as a teacher and head teacher, Jane made a successful but unexpected move into academia.
Mar 8, 2021
Mar 8, 2021
41 min
In the first episode of our second season we chat to Will and Joe, founders of the hugely successful Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester. Will and Joe give us an insight into what it takes to run a theatre, their favourite shows and how they've responded to the challenges of lockdown.
Dec 23, 2019
Dec 23, 2019
24 min
In the second part of our double episode we chat to Sean's partner Tom about narrative design (including what it is!) and how being gay has informed his practice.
Dec 23, 2019
Dec 23, 2019
20 min
In the first part of our double episode we talk to Sean about his gardening career, living and working on site at Inner Temple and hosting the royal family at the Princess Diana memorial garden.
Aug 31, 2019
Aug 31, 2019
20 min
We talk to theatre producer Paul about his relationships, moving from Australia to London and entering the industry after a career in fashion buying.
Jul 14, 2019
Jul 14, 2019
22 min
We visit Joy in Folkestone to talk music, DJing and over forty years of fighting for LGBT rights.
May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019
23 min
We chat to cult LGBT filmmakers Richard and Daniel about their films, their relationship and how being gay has shaped their work.


