Queerphoria

National treasure Graham Norton needs no introduction. In this conversation with host Jack Guinness, we see a different side of Graham as he shares personal moments from his life. From his legendary talk show interviewing the world's biggest stars, to the inimitable voice of Eurovision, Graham Norton needs no introduction. On this week's episode of Queerphoria, he reflects on the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, growing up in rural Ireland and how his first time in San Francisco changed his life.Graham Norton is an Irish broadcaster, author, comedian, and actor with one of the most recognisable faces voices in the world. As a public speaker, he’s known for his engaging and entertaining speeches, making him a sought-after figure on the speaking scene.Since 2019, he has been a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and host of The Graham Norton Show.Along with his television prowess, Graham is also an acclaimed author. He’s published two memoirs, , The Life and Loves of a He Devil (2014) and So Me (2004). and a compilation of his Daily Telegraph advice column Ask Graham (2010). He’s also a bestselling author of several fiction books such as Frankie (2024), Forever Home (2023), The Swimmer (2022), Home Stretch (2020), A Keeper (2019) and Holding (2017).An accomplished actor, Graham has appeared in several films, including, The Stand-In (2020), I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), and Another Gay Movie (2006). He’s lent his voice to several productions, including, Soul (202), Rex the Runt (2001) and Shrek Remake (2001). He also made his stage debut in La Cage Aux Folles.Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News part of the JOE Media Group. Produced by Auddy.

'I laughed, I cried, and learned a lot - the most life-affirming chat I've ever had,' shared host Jack Guinness on his emotional and uplighting conversation with writer, actress, singer, producer and a multiple award winning comedian Jayde Adams.As an actor Jayde is best known for starring in the ITV sitcom "Ruby Speaking" (2023) and playing 'Leanne' in the BAFTA-winning BBC comedy-drama series, "Alma's Not Normal" (2021-2024).Jayde Adams received the Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer award in 2016 and the Funny Women Award for Best Female Comedy Performance in the same year. Recognized by Dawn French as the "3rd funniest woman in the world," her Amazon Prime Special, "Serious Black Jumper," garnered over 200 million views and received an Emmy long-listing in 2021.Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News part of the JOE Media Group. Produced by Auddy.

Host Jack Guinness chats with the brilliantly talented Layton Williams! From his breakout role as Billy in “Billy Elliot” to starring in “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” and his recent standout performance in “Cabaret,” Layton has made his mark on both stage and screen. Hear about his the three queer culturally moments that made him the fabulous human being he is today.Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News part of the JOE Media Group. Produced by Auddy.

Inspiring, fun and engaging — not words often associated with science and medical experts, yet Dr Ranj combines all three with infectious enthusiasm.Ranj is a TV personality with a difference: a flourishing NHS clinician, specialising in the wellbeing of young people; and an exciting on-screen talent who can turn his hand to any subject.With an impressive TV career already under his belt, Ranj is certainly someone you will continue to see a lot more of in the future. He is a resident doctor on BBC1's leading daytime series Morning Live, co-presenter of ITV's prime-time series Save Money: Good Health & Save Money: Lose Weight and co-creating host of BAFTA award-winning CBeebies series, Get Well Soon. He was also a regular medical expert on This Morning. As well as these flagship shows, Ranj is a regular contributor to programmes as wide-ranging as The One Show, Inside Out and Watchdog; ITV's Good Morning Britain, Tonight and Channel 5 News. He also won the second series of the ITV1 cookery series Cooking With The Stars.In 2018 Ranj swapped his scrubs for sequins as a Strictly Come Dancing contestant, partnered with Janette Manrara. The dancing duo also took part in the Stricly Live Tour in 2019. He got to perform again on television, this time singing on ITV's hugely popular series All Star Musicals.Ranj will be appearing as Lance in the hit musical &Juliet - on tour at various locations around the UK and Ireland from July 2024.Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News part of the JOE Media Group. Produced by Auddy.

A joyous, hilarious and fascinating conversation - host Jack Guinness chats with one of his favourite humans, Harriet Rose.Harriet is a presenter, content maker, DJ and broadcaster across TV, radio and online.She has previously hosted for the likes of MTV and on shows such as ‘BUILD Series LDN’, ‘Beat the Street’ and ‘Planet Date’ as well as her drive time show on FUBAR Radio. Her most recent role will see Harriet host the backstage digital show for the MTV EMA’s 2021!She has interviewed HUGE celeb guests, some of which include Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Anne-Marie, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X and Little Mix. Harriet's interviews regularly go viral and she brings happiness, fun and chaos wherever she goes!Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News part of the JOE Media Group. Produced by Auddy.

Say the letters, do the thing! Asexuality campaigner Yasmin Benoit on goth girls, representation and the male gaze.Yasmin Benoit is a leading model, award-winning asexual activist and equality campaigner. Through her work, she aims to diversify the fashion industry and raise awareness for those who identify as aromantic and asexual. As a speaker, Yasmin discusses Asexuality, Aromanticism, intersectionality, Black British experiences in education and the fashion industry.She became a model at the age of 18 and has constantly demonstrated her passion for diversifying the modelling industry. In 2017 she publicly came out as aromantic-asexual and ever since has been a voice for those who identify in that way, bringing their experiences into the public eye. Working to tackle misconceptions and fight for social change, she launched the popular #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike. This movement has been embraced by asexual people worldwide and looks to demonstrate that asexual people can dress and look any way they want.Produced by Auddy

What are the three queer cultural moments that made Dan Gillespie Sells? Dan is the Ivor Novello award wining songwriter and front person of pop band The Feeling and composer of hit musical and film Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. His 20 year career has taken him (and his songs) into the worlds of dance, theatre, TV and film. He has composed, arranged and produced for and with artists as varied as Becky Hill, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Rufus Wainwright and Shakka Khan.Queerphoria is brought to you by Gay Star News part of the JOE Media Group. Produced by Auddy.

Otamere Guobadia is a multidisciplinary writer, poet, and columnist whose work focuses on desire, art, adornment, queerness, and agency, within culture high, low, and popular. His work has appeared in British Vogue, i-D, Dazed, GQ, The Guardian, Vogue Italia, Wonderland, The BBC, The Independent, and AnOther Magazine, among other publications. His first book, Unutterable Visions, Perishable Breath, was released on January 4, 2024.Otamere Guobadia's debut—Unutterable Visions, Perishable Breath—is a gorgeous collection of writings which embody poetic sequences and fragmented poetry as queer forms, a coruscating interplay between language and desire. A look at how love, lovelessness, agency, and destiny constellate and complicate each other while refracting these notions, and Guobadia's own personal histories, through a distinct and unabashedly sentimental lens. This is Otamere Guobadia's Lusk letter, a record of 'love in bones and air and stars.'Praise:"Otherworldly, experimental, and highly lyrical.” - YOMI ADEGOKE, author of Sunday Times Bestseller, The List"A romantic, emotional, varied yet gloriously specific debut. Otamere’s voice is distinct, it draws you in with intimate yet astute observations, and the fragments of Otamere’s musings create lyrical sentences that stay with you long after the page ends." - TRAVIS ALABANZA, author of None of The Above"Otamere writes of a rich life full of desire, with wisdom, in haute language, of a need to be loved. Reading Unutterable Visions, Perishable Breath feels like putting on a whole silk-lined box of jewels and drinking red wine from a goblet, the armoury of a lover’s pen." - MENDEZ, author of Rainbow Milk Produced by Auddy