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A Gay Old Time

Kevin McHale "I lost my virginity to a boy and a girl within six months"

Season 5, Ep. 4

Nigel's guest today is actor and singer Kevin McHale. Kevin is known to the world for his role as Artie Abrams in the worldwide smash TV show Glee, for which he was nominated for countless awards. The programme made him a global star leading onto further successes on stage, TV and in the podcasting world. He has continued to shine on our televisions and on stage in many, often queer-flavoured, productions. He also featured in the legendary Katy Perry video Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) which is nothing short of iconic. Kevin is a gay man but hid his sexuality for a long time, before coming out…..with a tweet. 


This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!


Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast 

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