Matter of Pride: a comedy education of gay history (with comedian Aaron Twitchen)

Sep 07 2021 28

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Do you know your queer history? Ever had questions about gay lifestyle you've been too embarrased to ask? This series host, comedian Aaron Twitchen, takes key and current issues from the gay agenda and breaks down their history. Its a comic blend of research, facts and real life stories. This series is well reasoned, informed and educated breakdowns of the modern issues affecting queer culture. Its weaved with personal stories and real life examples - watered down with enough pop culture to keep it light and entertaining. I used my experiences of coming out, dating and body confidence to shine a light on Transphobia, Blood Donation and Conversion Therapy. I'm proud to finally have realised how to fuse the things I'm passionate about with friends and the way I make people laugh. For more info on episodes check out Aaron Twitchens website at www.iloveaaron.co.uk

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Thank U, Next

Sep 07 2021 5 mins

BONUS EPISODE Thank you so much for all your support on this podcast series. This is a personal message to everyone who has listened to say thank you and explain whats next... (You should probably know this was recorded weeks ago and sat uneditted as other projects flew off - so if you're listening thinking "that already happened!" you would be totally right!)

How to trap a husband: Dating in an online world

Sep 07 2021 20 mins

BONUS EPISODE Finally, a proper piece of stand up comedy from comedian Aaron Twitchen. Deliving into the murky world of online gay dating apps and the tricks to snagging a husband out of short term relationships join aaron in this bonus episode of his podcast as he tackles ghosting, grindr and getting what you want

Body beautiful

Jul 12 2021 27 mins

Have you ever been on a diet? Done a 12 week cardio course? Strived for the perfect pectoral? You're not alone. In the modern world, the desire to have the perfect body is imperative. We invest more in gyms and nutrition than ever before - but at what cost. In this episode we look at the wider impact of social media and societal expectations on body image. With host comedian Aaron

TERFy Potter and the gender recognition act

Jul 05 2021 32 mins

This week we're discussing trans rights and why the LGB should stand firmly with the T. We'll cover the JK Rowling row, what a TERF is, the complicated process by which trans people can obtain gender recognition certificates and - of course - pressing issues like 'where can I pee?'. With host comedian Aaron Twitchen @aarontwitchen on all platforms Www.iloveaaron.co.uk RESOURCES As

Gay Conversion Therapy

Jun 21 2021 26 mins

What do we have to do to illegalise gay conversion therapy? Despite religious leaders and world governments announcing ban proposals for gay conversion therapy - the practise still exists. This episode, we delve deeper into what the practise involves - from electric shock treatment to lobotomy - and how an openly gay man can become the leader of a conversion cult. With host comedia

Gay Blood Donation

Jun 14 2021 23 mins

On June 14th 2021, the NHS Blood Transfusion service relaxed rules on blood donation to allow gay men to donate for the first time within monogamous relationships. Prior to that, rules had varied banning men who have sex with men from 12 months up to a life time of bans. This episode deep dives into the reasons behind this, where does this come from and what impact does the change

Who owns the Rainbow flag?

Jun 07 2021 20 mins

Rainbow flag. With the rainbow flag now adopted as a supportive symbol of “clap for carers” - in particular the nhs nurses - where does that leave the gay pride 6 stripe flag created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker? In this episode, we consider the impact of symbol appropriation and the impact the flag has had over the past 40 years of pride progress answering the question....... WHO

No Outsiders: The march against Birmingham schools

May 26 2021 21 mins

In March 2019 crowds of parents gathered outside a primary school in central Birmingham. The angry, placard carrying mob tapped their feet and welded signs reading “My child, my choice”, “let kids be kids” Their concern? A program called No Outsiders which taught that bullying was bad and no one should be made to feel isolated. Oh, included in that was a note that same sex

But first, a warning...

May 25 2021 3 mins

Welcome to my new show, Matter of Pride: a comedy education for queers and allies. I am SO passionate about this project. After 10 years of stand up comedy this is my first audio show and I wanted it to be important. Its about all the social issues affecting our LGBTQ+ family. Its a fusion of data, jokes and real life stories. All weaved together with my favourite pop culture insig