A Gay and A NonGay – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are joined by author, comedian and honorary sixth straight guest, Max Dickins! Max opens up about the inspiration behind his brilliant book Billy No-Mates — a deep-dive into male friendship sparked by the realisation he had no one to ask to be his best man. Together, they unpack the complexities of male friendships, masculinity, vulnerability, and why so many straight men are stuck in a “friendship recession”. The trio get hilariously real about everything from stag do admin to homophobic hang-ups around hugging, going for dinner (too gay?), and why Nando’s is apparently the safest middle ground. Plus, James shares his theory around why platonic love after heartbreak might just be more romantic than romance itself. Follow A Gay & A NonGay TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gaynongay.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us@gaynongay.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined by Richard Angell, OBE and Chief Executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, on this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay!  The Terrence Higgins Trust is at the forefront of the fight against HIV, striving for a future where there are no new cases of HIV, where people living with HIV get the support they need and there is good sexual health for all. Richard joins James and Dan to talk about the ongoing fight against HIV and the stigma that still surrounds it. From the legacy of Terrence Higgins, the first known person in the UK to die of AIDS, to the urgent need for better sex education for queer men. Richard shares powerful insights and reflects on the challenges posed by formal faith institutions and how we can push for a more inclusive future.  Follow A Gay & A NonGay TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠gaynongay.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠us@gaynongay.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can comedy ever be homophobic? Well, of course it can, but on this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay we're talking about the complexities of making jokes that involve sensitive topics like transphobia. James and Dan discuss whether the power of laughter can sometimes be a privilege and the impact that their identity has on their comedic approaches. Plus, stay until the end to get a teaser of next weeks episode! Follow A Gay & A NonGay TikTok: @gaynongay Instagram: @gaynongay YouTube: @gaynongay Facebook: @gaynongay Website: gaynongay.com Email Us: us@gaynongay.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James reflects on the tragic death of Paul O’Grady. Meanwhile Dan can't stop laughing about the ‘funniest thing that’s ever happened’ - the time his teacher Mr. Flood had a flood in his room. Plus James has the hump about Eurovision, and Dan turns up to an LGBTQ+ Awards Show surprised to find everyone dressed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Nalder is the inspiration behind the character Jill Baxter in Channel 4’s It’s A Sin. This is an inspiring episode about allyship, activism and overcoming shame. Jill is a Welsh actress and activist, known for her career in theatre as well as her incredible contributions to HIV and AIDS Activism.  Pick up a copy of ‘Love from the Pink Palace' https://www.waterstones.com/book/love-from-the-pink-palace/jill-nalder/978147228846 Watch ‘It’s A Sin’ - Channel 4’s most binge-watched series of all-time https://www.channel4.com/programmes/its-a-sin For more information on HIV and AIDS, visit the Terrence Higgins Trust - https://www.tht.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James has been to Berghain in Berlin and Dan wants to know about a slide made of spaff. Plus we discuss the logistics of organising golden showers. Meanwhile, James doesn’t believe that Dan has never sent a dick pic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Dan are live from the O2 Arena with very special guest and power vers Jake Shears at Just For Laughs Festival London. We hear about his naked rendezvous with George Michael, his sexual encounter with a ghost in New Orleans and his cuddles with a straight best male friend. Plus, is it ok to avoid people who are doing better than you? Why do gays blame everything on their gay shame? And is Jane McDonald homophobic?! Sacrebleu! Go and see Jake Shears live this summer! https://www.jakeshears.com/shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an empowering episode about a woman, fearless in her fight for equality. Today we're joined by Eva Echo, activist and Director of Innovation at Birmingham Pride. Eva's been taking NHS England to court over "extreme" waiting times for trans patients. She gives James and Dan an update on the case and there's some good news for trans youth. See you in Strasbourg. Plus, why is the Westminster government fighting with Scotland over the Gender Recognition Act? And what exactly does a Gender Recognition Certificate do?  Jake Shears joins our live show at Just For Laughs Festival London this weekend, get tickets now! Click here https://london.hahaha.com/events/a-gay-and-a-nongay-podcast/ Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James has started, in his own words, and the words of Good Morning Britain - a ‘national debate’ about bedsheets. Inevitably this leads to chat about how many ‘loads’ he's taken? Plus Dan might be saving someone’s life, but is that just for free food? Jake Shears joins our live show at Just For Laughs Festival London, get tickets now! Click here https://london.hahaha.com/events/a-gay-and-a-nongay-podcast/ Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it rude to ditch your friends when the time hits ‘Dick O’Clock’? Or should gays ‘have an hour off’? Queer Icon Jake Shears joins us at our next live show. Join us at Just For Laughs Festival London on Sunday 5th March 2023! Book now babes https://london.hahaha.com/events/a-gay-and-a-nongay-podcast/ xoxo Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices