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Nigel's guest today is Mark Franks. Mark is known as one of the members of The Overtones, a band that have been wowing on stage for 15 years now. Mark has struggled with his sexuality over the years and has suffered episodes of anxiety, worry and panic attacks. But with a new tour on the horizon Mark has never been busier and happier – as part of the group, with his own music and remixing persona, DJ Rescue Rangerz, and in his marriage to a wonderful husband. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is drag performer Joey Jay, star of Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and runner-up on Season 11 of All Stars. Joey’s light is shining bright. One of the most endearing queens ever to have graced the RuPaul runway, Joey, the self professed “first openly homosexual contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race” is touring the globe, expanding their empire and bringing joy to the masses worldwide. This is just the beginning… 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Chris Olsen. Chris is an award-winning digital creator and entrepreneur who has become one of the most celebrated comedic voices on Tik Tok with millions of followers. A trained actor and singer and a mental health advocate, there is so much more to Chris than just an online personality. His book I Think My Therapist Hates Me is his incredible story – the story of a life of queerness, addiction and intervention. A life of heartache, perseverance and the pursuit of healing. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is myndstate, the award-winning spoken word artist whose beautiful queer poems about sexuality, love, identity and shame are seeing him grow a huge fanbase. His new book and tour, deep breath, follow his journey from growing up closeted and searching for acceptance to navigating the twists and turns of modern life as an openly gay man. He has also teamed up with LGBTQ+ youth charity, The Proud Trust, for their incredible #DeserveBetter campaign.  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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Myra DuBois. Myra is the self-styled ‘siren from South Yorkshire’ who as a performer, actor and comic has taken the entertainment world by storm over the last few years. She has worked tirelessly with hit tours taking her around the globe, TV appearances giving her a huge fanbase and pantos proving she is able to bring a smile whenever she is on stage. With a stint in Titanique and a new tour ready to go, Myra is busier than ever and grateful for every opportunity. 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Reuben Kaye. Reuben is an Australian comedian, writer, drag artist and one of the most unapologetically queer fabulous and political entertainers there is. He is unique in the talent he brings to stages around the world. He inspires, entertains and educates in equal measure. Reuben grew up knowing that he was queer and came out to an accepting family aged 14. But his childhood was also peppered with bullying, violence and therapy which shaped his journey into queer adult life. 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Jay Jurden. Jay is a comic, writer and actor. His debut comedy special Yes Ma’am has been a huge success and his sell-out tours take him around the globe. He has a huge online following thanks to his quickfire humour talking about everything from pop culture and politics through to growing up black and queer in the American south. Jay is married to a man and identifies as bisexual.  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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Mark Foster. Five time Olympic swimmer Mark has a sporting success list most people could only dream of. Six time world champion, eight time world record holder, carrying the flag for Team GB at the 2008 Olympics...Mark has achieved a huge amount both in and out of the pool. He also successfully managed to keep his sexuality secret throughout all of it, despite knowing that he was queer from an early age. His memoir, the perfectly titled My Double Life, describes how he managed to balance every aspect of his life before deciding to come out publicly in 2017. 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Guy Branum. Guy is an American award winning actor, comedian, writer and author. His online video series What The Old Gays Remember where he analyses iconic moments in pop and queer-coded culture has racked up million of views. He has written for huge stars like Joan Rivers, written and produced the brilliant Hacks and starred in the RuPaul movie Stop That Train. Guy has always loved British humour, which is why coming to the UK with his stand-up show Be Fruitful is a dream come true. Guy is a happy gay man, but internalised homophobia meant that it took him a long time to get to where he is today.  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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Stephen K Amos. Comedian Stephen has been part of the comedy circuit for many years and has appeared on countless TV shows. He is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and it was during his 2006 Fringe performance of his show All Of Me that he decided to publicly acknowledge his own homosexuality to his audience for the first time. Stephen grew up at a time and in a place where he felt his sexuality was best hidden. Now he uses his voice to educate and inspire and of course to make people laugh their socks off. 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Luke Prokop. Luke is a professional ice hockey star and the subject of the riveting new documentary The Hockey Player. Luke has always been destined to shine in the hyper masculine and hyper brutal world of ice hockey as it has been his passion since he was a child. But in 2021 Luke became the first player under contract with an NHL team to come out as gay. It was a tough decision but one he knew he had to make for his own sanity. With the spotlight shining brightly on his sport due to the massive success of Heated Rivalry, his story of courage and authenticity has never been more inspirational. 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Danny Beard. Danny is one of the UK’s most seasoned drag stars having moved into the spotlight of fame as winner of Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Danny has proved to be a total all-rounder in the fields of entertainment ever since wowing in concerts with their voice, on stage with their acting and on television with their presenting. They do it all, and they do it all incredibly well. Danny has come a long way since their initial days of starting drag and trying to find their place within the queer 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Craig Robert Young. Craig is an actor based in Los Angeles who has made countless appearance on stage and screen, including his latest venture Wannabe: All Washed Up about a former 90’s teen pop star. Strangely enough, that is what Craig used to be as a member of the neon-bright pop group Deuce whose hits included Call It Love, I Need You and the anthemic On The Bible. Craig is a gay man who hid his sexuality during his time in the band and has also at times wished that he wasn’t gay.  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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Matt Cain. Matt is a shining light in the LGBTQ+ world and has been for many years. His impressive CV has included being Channel 4 News’ first ever Culture Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the UK’s biggest selling magazine for gay men, Attitude. He is an ambassador for many queer charities and was awarded an MBE for services to LGBTQ+ culture in 2025. As an author he has penned many novels, his latest being The Castle Of Stories published through independent publishers, Pansy, a company Matt has set up with his husband specialising in queer books by queer authors for all readers. 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel's guest today is Jujubee. Drag legend Jujubee rose to fame as a contestant on Season 2 of Drag Race USA and since then has featured on further All Star seasons and also on …Vs The World. She is one of the most loved queens in the world and has successfully spread her wings into the worlds of music, with her latest EP Mess For You, and into movies with her starring role in Stop That Train. She and busier than ever and grateful for all that keeps coming her way. 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.