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Loud and Proud in Liverpool

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Loud and Proud in Liverpool is bringing the conversation on being LGBTQ+ to the forefront. Join Lewis Jennings as he unpacks, shares and celebrates the experiences and work of queer people in Merseyside and beyond. Wheth

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  • 9. Episode 9

    01:06:17||Season 1, Ep. 9
    In a special edition of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to two of the co-founders of LCR Pride Foundation. The organisation aims to make Liverpool City Region the most LGBTQ+ friendly region in the UK. Chief exec Andi Herring discusses this year’s theme ‘From Now On’, which focuses on activism and calls on businesses and organisations to do their part to bring change for the LGBTQ+ community. We also hear from John Bird, who is no longer with the organisation, but he talks about the process of setting it up and getting engaged during Pride in Liverpool 2019.

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  • Episode 8

    02:33:49|
    In episode 8, Lewis Jennings speaks to Hollyoaks writer Jon Larkin about his new play Cherry Jezebel. He talks about his creative process and finding inspiration from Liverpool’s drag community. We also hear from Ejel Khan, one of the founders of the Muslim LGBT Network. He opens up about his activism and the issues that queer Muslims face. For the final segment, we chat to Femi McCalla about her new podcast All Things Femi-ism. She discusses the taboo around sexuality, period shaming, and discrimination against minorities. 
  • 7. Episode 7

    01:09:10||Season 1, Ep. 7
    In episode seven, Lewis Jennings speaks to three incredible guests about their stories and experiences. Olivia Normah discusses the representation of Black queer people in television and film. She also opens up about dealing with racism from a young age. In Confessions from the Closet, Rhi Grugel talks about coming out as trans at an all-boys school. She later speaks out on the lack of help for young trans people. Our final guest is Detective Sergeant Christian Owens, who was the first serving police officer to transition in Merseyside Police. He reflects on his journey and the importance of LGBTQ+ history.
  • 6. Episode 6

    56:47||Season 1, Ep. 6
    In episode six, Lewis Jennings speaks to Scottish drag queen Auntie Effie about Merseyside's newest drag venue Funny Boyz Liverpool. Effie comments on the impact coronavirus has had on LGBTQ+ night clubs and how they can survive moving forward. Office worker and freelancer Tom Massam shares his coming out story in Confessions from the Closet. He also talks about the stigma left behind by Section 28. Actor Ellis Howard is this week's final guest. He opens up about being working class and gay, before revealing what inspired him to create his blog Skinny, Shattered and Skint.
  • 5. Episode 5

    23:35||Season 1, Ep. 5
    In episode five, the roles reverse as host Lewis Jennings shares his story. Neve Farrelly, an LGBTQ+ artist, takes on the role of the presenter and delves into Lewis’ journey with his sexuality. He talks about coming out at a funeral, being in heterosexual relationships and why drugs don’t work. 
  • 4. Episode 4

    43:39||Season 1, Ep. 4
    In this week's episode of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to Alyx Steele and Carrie Jones about having three weddings! The couple also discuss the complications of trying for a baby and why they have given up with IVF. Our next guest is singer Sammi Grainger, who talks about being outed as bisexual in school. She also opens up about being bullied and how this has shaped her adult life. This week's Queero is Warren Hartley from Open Table Liverpool. Warren delves into the relationship between religion and LGBTQ+ people.
  • 3. Episode 3

    49:49||Season 1, Ep. 3
    In episode three of Loud and Proud in Liverpool, Lewis Jennings speaks to poet Jessica O'Shea about sexism women face every day. She also opens up about experiencing biphobia. Our next guest is Adam Whittaker, who shares his coming out story – and it's one that will definitely put a smile on your face. This week's Queero is Chris Porter from GYRO, a youth group for young LGBTQ+ people. He talks about the work he does at GYRO