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Episode 50 - Author Rich Rubin, Dublin's New Queer Barbershop and A Chappell Roan Debrief
Season 1, Ep. 50
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This week we’re yapping about @troyesivan @pathi.ie and Kharkiv Pride in our Rainbow Round Up
Kiro and Tiago, the force behind a brand new queer barbershop @queerhawkdublin join us to tell us about their business venture and tease us on an opening date!
Travel and Food Journalist as well as author Rich Rubin @rich_rubin speaks to us about his book 'The Day Before It Rained' - a collection of short stories ranging from quirky portraits to tales of LGBTQ+ relationships, eccentric friendships, romance, and everything in between.
If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email queeriosity@dublincityfm.ie.
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