A Gay Old Time

Nigel's guest today is Gareth Thomas. Gareth made history as the first active professional rugby player to come out as gay. Nicknamed “Alfie” Gareth excelled in the sport and captained his home country, Wales, on countless occasions. Gareth came out in 2009 and the following year was voted the most influential gay person in the UK. In 2019 he revealed online that he is HIV+ and has campaigned tirelessly since then to end the stigma surrounding the condition with his work at Tackle HIV. He is also currently fronting a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of chemsex and drug misuse within the LGBTQIA+ community. 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 

Nigel's guest today is Sarah Savage. Sarah is co-founder of Trans Pride Brighton, the UK’s first Trans Pride event which she launched in 2013. Since then she has been instrumental in helping other Trans Prides take shape and shine as they deserve. She is an inspirational speaker for her community and also the author of many books for both children and adults featuring trans stories. She was also one of the stars of the ground-breaking TV show My Transexual Summer. Sarah is an incredible pansexual trans woman.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 

Nigel's guest today is Heidi N Closet. Drag star Heidi came to fame on the twelfth season of Rupaul’s Drag Race where she became an instant fam favourite and was voted Miss Congeniality. She returned to the franchise on All Stars 8 but withdrew from the show for the sake of her mental health and wellbeing. She is now a much in demand queen appearing on many TV shows and stages around the world, but it was not that long ago that Heidi was living in poverty and wondering where the next payday was coming from.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 

Nigel's guest today is Cheryl The Queen. Cheryl is a drag sensation who since her appearance on the debut season of Drag Race UK has become one of the most loved queens out there. She is the Essex diva that everyone adores. Loud, proud and joyous, Cheryl is the dictionary definition of fun. Cheryl is a self-confessed people pleaser but her journey to where she is today has not always been a happy one and at times she has felt lost about what to do next. But now she’s ridin’ high, lovin’ life and serving big diva energy.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 

Nigel's guest today is Carlos Gu. Strictly champion Carlos has dazzled professionally on the dancefloor for many years and has been part of the iconic Strictly Come Dancing family since 2022. He became the first openly gay and the first Asian dancer to win the show. Originally from China where he grew up hiding his sexuality, he moved to the UK to be free, authentic and to express his real self in a way that he couldn’t do back in China. He also taught himself English by watching Downton Abbey and is obsessed with the royal family.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 

Nigel's guest today is Owain Wyn Evans. As a TV personality, Owain has been a regular on UK shows like The One Show, Homes Under The Hammer and BBC Breakfast. He also hosts the early breakfast show on Radio 2. Owain is famous as the most beautifully flamboyant weather host on British TV and his legendary drag-inspired weather forecast to celebrate International Drag Day is television gold. He grew up in a village in Wales where being his authentic queer self was not always an easy thing to deal with or share with those around him. 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 

Nigel's guest today is Ana Matronic. Ana is a beautiful cocktail of talent – a DJ, performer, TV and podcast host, one of the founding members of the Scissor Sisters and a historian for The Ice Palace, the longest continually running LGBTQIA+ nightclub in the world. Whether it’s dance, disco, divas or days gone by, Ana knows all. Her podcast Good Time Sallies is a celebration of badass babes and queens on the scene. Whether it’s musical collaborations or unique dance nights like her baby, Queerdo, Ana is an inspiration. She describes herself as pansexual and demisexual.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 

Nigel's guest today is David Archuleta. Singer David rose to national fame in 2008 as the runner-up on American Idol when he was just seventeen, captivating millions with his angelic voice. Behind the scenes, however, he was struggling with a truth he feared would destroy everything: he was attracted to men. David was also a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. The two things clashed brutally leading to shame, worthlessness and wanting to take his own life. Now a beautifully open queer man, his book Devout – Losing My Faith To Find Myself details the journey he has had to take to juggle his faith, fame and identity. It is a phenomenal and powerful read. 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