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This week on Queeriosity, the lads are diving into the headlines. In Ohio, Republicans have introduced a bill proposing a “Natural Families” month — a move many see as a way to sideline LGBTQ+ families. Meanwhile, 20 EU countries are calling on Hungary to reverse its recent pride ban, signaling growing international concern.On a lighter note, there’s big news from the pitch: the Emerald Warriors are leading the largest Irish delegation ever to Europe’s LGBTQ+ rugby tournament! They'll be joined by the Cork Hellhounds and the Belfast Azlans, making it a proud moment for Irish queer sport.And in pop culture news, Love Island is turning 10! Expect throwbacks, drama, and plenty to talk about.Tune in for the latest stories, good chat, and your weekly dose of Queeriosity.

This week on Queeriosity, the lads are diving headfirst into the headlines with a signature queer twist. We’re talking the new gonorrhea vaccine (finally!), and the drama of Eurovision that’s got everyone talking. Plus, we get into rising star Chappell Roan and unpack the wild world of parasocial relationships. Tune in for laughs, tea, and your weekly dose of Queeriosity.

This week on Queeriosity!, James is joined by Adam McBride from LGBT Ireland for a heartfelt and powerful look back at a landmark moment in Irish LGBTQ+ history—the 2015 Marriage Equality Referendum. Together, they revisit the campaign, the emotion, and the legacy of a vote that changed everything. Whether you marched, voted, or watched from afar, this episode is a celebration of progress, pride, and the power of community.

This week on Queeriosity, Padraig and James dive into the latest LGBTQ+ news, including the use of Grindr in election ad campaigns, the reboot of Desperate Housewives and Kim Kardashian getting robbed by pensioners.

This week on Queeriosity, we’re cracking open the glittery vault of LGBTQ+ history in a special segment we’re calling Reeling In The Queers. Join us as we revisit the moments that shaped queer culture, from defiant protests to groundbreaking milestones. Plus, James brings us up to speed with the latest in LGBTQ+ news. It’s nostalgia, knowledge, and queerness—all wrapped up in one fabulous episode.

Padraig and James dive into the latest LGBTQ+ news from Hungary, the UK and beyond! Unpack all the drama from Big Brother and Padraig shares all the highlights from his recent trip to New York. From Broadway buzz to officiating a marriage!

James is in studio talking about all the big headlines of the week. Katy Perry is jetting off to space along with Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, filmmaker Kerianne Flynn and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez. James is concernedIn Celebrity Big Brother news, it's arrived with a rocky start. Micky Rourke has caused controversy around remarks that he's made toward Jojo Siwa's sexuality, James discusses wether it Big Brother was making a mistake for inviting Rourke onto the show in the first place.BelongTo have begun their 'It's our Social Media' Campaign. With social media moderation losing strength over the past few years, this campaign aims to hold social media platforms accountable for mainting safe social spaces. This includes creating an opt-in and opt-out choice for Reccomendation alghorthims and strongly enforcing the Digital Services Act by the EU on the protection of minors.Aoife Brennan joins to chat about Queer Sheds and the upcoming Faoin Tuath festival. Queer Sheds a project where a diverse group are meeting at least once per month with the aim of building grassroot community in Ireland through skillsharing. Their upcoming second annual Faoin Tuath festival has the aim of connecting LGBTQI+ people beyond the city, featuring practical skillsharing workshops, talks, live music, trad sessions and much much more

This week on Queeriosity, Padraig and James sit down with the brilliant Mafalda "Mafi" Hruskova, the powerhouse behind Dykon and the newly launched Dykonic Festival.In Pop News, the duo dive into the latest season of White Lotus — who’s hot, who’s sus, and who’s almost definitely going to die. Also, they unpack the unnerving return of Trump to the election stage, and what it might mean culturally and politically as the U.S. gears up for another chaotic ride.All that, plus the usual tangents, laughs, and hot takes you know and love. Tune in!

The Lads are in the studio today to cover all the big headlines of the week. President Trump's Colorado portrait was unveiled, and he's not happy with it. Belfast pride has barred Northern Ireland's exectutive parties Sinn Feiin, DUP, Alliiance and UUP from marching in Pride after their support of an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under 18s.In the biggest news of the week, Shobna Gulati, the iconic actor behind Coronation Street's Sunita Alahan has come out as Non-Binary and Pansexual. Welcome to the community!Celebrity Big Brothers is coming back and James and Padraig coudln't be more excited. They discuss the what's coming up for show and remince about the best moment's from the show, including Tiffany Pollard's infamous takedown of Gemma Collins. They also discuss the recent protest outside the Europe House organised against the Hungarian Government's ban on Pride Events.Finally, Helena Murphy from Original Dublin joins to talk about The Queer Dublin Walking Tour. The tour journeys through the streets of Dublin, exploring some of the incredible figure of Ireland's queer history.Find out more about the tour: https://originaldublin.com/tours/queer-dublin-walking-tour/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.Check out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio.If you are enjoying Queeriosity, don't for get to drop us a 5 star rating and subscribe!If you or anyone you know needs support the national LGBT Helpline is here to listen in confidence and without judgement, seven days a week on 1800 929 539 find out more on LGBT.ie