John Barrowman "My world shattered and everything changed for me"
Nigel's guest today is John Barrowman. John is one of the most famous faces of stage and screen, having worked tirelessly for decades on stage in theatre productions like Miss Saigon, Sunset Boulevard, The Phantom Of The Opera and Hair and on TV shows like Dancing On Ice, Live & Kicking, This Morning and Desperate Housewives. He played one of the most iconic Dr Who characters ever, Captain Jack Harkness, a character whose popularity was so great it triggered a spin-off series, Torchwood. Allegations against John have seen one of the showbusiness world’s most famous faces disappear from our screens and led him to a very dark place. But now John, a gay man whose voice has always been there to educate and fight misjustices within the queer community, is back and he is ready to shine once more.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.
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Michael Perry "I threw porn out of the window so I didn't want to be gay"
Nigel's guest today is celebrity gardener, podcast host, author, TV star and green-fingered guru Michael Perry, also known as Mr Plant Geek. Michael has appeared on many TV shows and at events worldwide talking about his love of seeds, plants, shrubs, bushes and all things garden. He has made it a subject cooler and sexier than ever before. Michael is an open-minded gay man finally comfortable in his own fluid sexuality but it took him a long time to arrive at where he is today with his gender expression.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.
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Noel Sullivan "I have so much respect for people who know who they are"
Nigel's guest today is performer Noel Sullivan. Noel is best known for being one fifth of the early noughties group Hear’Say who formed on the TV show Popstars and saw their first single Pure & Simple become the fastest selling number one single in the UK charts at the time. But despite the band’s albeit short-lived success Noel’s time as part of Hear’Say was not always a happy one as he was told to hide his sexuality and suffered huge dark clouds about the life he was being forced to live. But these days Noel is a hugely respected theatre star and happily married to the man who helped him cope with the difficulties he has experienced.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.
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Ginger Minj "I do feel like I'm more comfortable with me than I've ever been before"
Nigel's guest today is drag performer and recording artist Ginger Minj, one of the most loved and recognisable drag artistes around. Ginger is a Drag Race classic, having competed in many different seasons including the latest season of All Stars. She is a total one of a kind, but admits to being very much a work in progress. But one thing she knows for certain is that she is now happier than she has ever been and feeling good in her own queer skin.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.
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Tom Aspaul "I should've had a slutty phase and I never did"
Nigel's guest today is pop star Tom Aspaul. Tom is one of the most heralded independent singer songwriters on the music scene right now. As a songwriter he has written for stars like Kylie Minogue, Celeste and Becky Hill. And as a performer his success continues to grow with hit albums like Black Country Disco, Life In Plastic and the brilliant Cabin Fever gaining him excellent reviews. Tom is a gay man who continues to make music that he wants to make and the world wants to listen to.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.
Welcome to 'A Gay Old Time' with Nigel May.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.Every week, I'll speak to a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And I'll guarantee, a Gay Old Time!Follow us on instagram @agayoldtimepodcast Produced by Pineapple Audio Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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