Conversion Therapy, Dating & Iron Fists: Eman Akwafo
In this episode, we sit down with actor, writer and producer Eman, whose work and lived experience confronts the intersections of queerness, faith and Black masculinity.From award-nominated stage work (For Black Boys…) to creating his upcoming play Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist, Eman shares the real story behind his art: including assault, silence, conversion therapy, estrangement and rebuilding family relationships.The conversation moves from survival to self-definition: growing up between Ghana and the UK, being plus size and black in a dating landscape shaped by Grindr profiles displaying “no fats, no Blacks, no fems,” navigating Christianity as a gay man, ghosting, attachment styles, and learning to love yourself without shrinking to fit other people’s expectations.📱 Follow us on socialTikTok: @AMAABFInstagram: @AMAABF
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Being invisible, Ghana & Boycotting: Two Twos
In this episode, we sit down with award-winning podcasters and community icons Nana and Ro, the duo behind Two Twos Podcast, a space that redefined what it means to be Black, British, and queer.🌈 From humble YouTube beginnings to shaping conversations around identity, masculinity, and representation, the pair open up about five years of laughter, love, and legacy.We unpack their journey from creating spaces where none existed, to hosting landmark queer events that celebrate Ghanaian pride, culture, and joy. The conversation dives deep into coming out stories, faith and family, toxic masculinity within the lesbian community, and how visibility can transform generations: from changing parents’ minds to inspiring the next wave of Black queer women.📱 Follow us on social:TikTok: @AMAABFInstagram: @AMAABF
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Culture, Top Surgery & Egypt: Nxdia
In this episode, we sit down with artist Nxdia, who opens up about growing up between Cairo and Manchester, navigating identity, and creating music that captures the complexity of queerness, culture, and self-expression.From journaling teenage crushes that inspired viral tracks to processing faith, gender, and belonging, Nxdia shares the stories behind Nxdia’s most personal lyrics: including “She Likes a Boy” and how an Egyptian upbringing and spirituality shaped them.We also dive into top surgery journey, the realities of being an independent artist, and carving space for queer representation in music. This one’s raw, funny, and deeply human, a reminder that identity is never one note.📱 Follow us on social:TikTok: @AMAABFInstagram: @AMAABF
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Autism, Masculinity & Soulla: Alex Theo
In this episode, Alex opens up about his journey growing up as a Greek Cypriot lad from North London, navigating queerness, comedy, drag, and autism.He shares how his alter-ego “Soulla” was inspired by his mum and supported by his grandma, the struggles and acceptance he’s faced within his Cypriot community, and the powerful messages audiences have taken away from his shows.Alex also reflects on harassment and online hate, what it means to come out later in life, and how his family eventually showed their support through theatre and comedy.The conversation dives deep into culture, religion, masculinity, and the pressures of being queer in Mediterranean families, before exploring Alex’s autism diagnosis, sensory experiences, and how he’s learned to embrace his unique strengths.📱 Follow us on social:TikTok: @AMAABFInstagram: @AMAABF
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Attitude Magazine, Real Bodies & Asylum Seekers
In this solo episode, after being featured in Attitude Magazine, we talk about body image, insecurities, race, hair, weight, and what it’s taken for us to finally love ourselves in a queer community that doesn’t always make that easy.We share the behind-the-scenes of our photoshoot with Gomez, the nerves of stripping down, and the hilarious (and awkward) moments that came with it. We also get dive deep about family pressures, culture, chosen community, and what it’s been like building this podcast from scratch over the last two years.Follow Us on Social Media:TikTok: @AMAABFInstagram: @AMAABF
Welcome to "Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend"! (AMAABF). A hilariously chaotic podcast that delves into the highs and lows of being an anxiously attached boyfriend of an avoidant attached partner. Join the first visual and audio LGBTQ+ podcast hosted by a mixed heritage couple! Get to know Faris (anxiously attached), who's always seeking reassurance, and Josh (Avoidant attached), who self-sabotaged every relationship, until this one! No matter how hard he tried. This podcast came to fruition from long night chats in the garden with a cuppa, solving all of the world’s issues. Originally, starting as a podcast in our garage, to a beautiful studio in the snazzy city of London. We want this podcast to be a place our beautiful listeners can enjoy, have a laugh and escape yaylity! So, join us and subscribe for new episodes every MONDAY! Peace, Love, and Rubber Gloves.
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