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In the final episode of series three, Ben and Mikey shine a spotlight on what may be Ariana Grande’s last tour for a while, as she prepares to take an extended hiatus from the public eye. The boys share their highlights and ask whether, if this really is the last we see of Ariana on the road for some time, she’s going out on a high.

The boys also bring to the table two very different stories about recent widows: crime thriller ‘The Whispering Man’ and British sitcom ‘Ann Droid’.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

THE ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR (Ariana Grande)

🎬 Films:

THE WHISPERING MAN (Netflix)

📺 TV:

ANN DROID (BBC iPlayer)

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In this bonus episode, Ben and Mikey answer the question no one wanted to ask: what happens when the makers of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ are given free rein to terrorise the silver screen? Is the result car-crash cinema, a future camp classic, or something altogether more disastrous?

Elsewhere, the boys dive into Anne Hathaway’s fourth major film of the year, teaming up with Ewan McGregor as parents forced to navigate a prehistoric anomaly to save their family — a premise perhaps more believable than drag queens teaming up to stop a runaway train.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎬 Films:

THE END OF OAK STREET (Warner Bros. Pictures)

STOP! THAT! TRAIN! (World Of Wonder)

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Olivia Rodrigo makes a bold political statement with new single ‘Serena Joy’ — a cautionary tale named after ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ character who ultimately comes to regret her complicity in a repressive patriarchy. With proceeds from the song partially funding Daisy Chain Fields, the charitable music festival she founded to support a range of good causes, Ben and Mikey ask: is this one of the best examples of a pop star using their platform to express their political views?

Elsewhere, the boys are pleasantly surprised by new releases from Carly Rae Jepsen and Girls Aloud, while also diving into an unexpected career-spanning retrospective with Taylor Swift, presented by the Grammys.

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🎧 Music:

SERENA JOY (Olivia Rodrigo)

MOTIVATION (Carly Rae Jepsen)

TANGLED UP [DELUXE] (Girls Aloud)

THE ICON SESSIONS WITH TAYLOR SWIFT (Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing)

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In this bonus episode, Ben and Mikey dive into two very different stories about miserable couples plotting murder. Is it only possible to hate someone quite so much when you’ve also known — and loved — them so well?

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📚 Books:

GONE GIRL (Gillian Flynn)

🎬 Films:

OVER YOUR DEAD BODY (Netflix)

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Troye Sivan has released the lead single and title track from his upcoming fourth studio album — a love letter to womanhood, trans women and femininity. Ben and Mikey break down the 90s-inspired dance track and its cinematic, nostalgic music video, starring screen legend Nicole Kidman and drag superstar Sasha Colby.

The boys also celebrate the recently announced 2026 MTV VMA nominations, with Madonna leading the pack with 11 nods — the most she’s ever received in a single year — fresh from extending her UK chart record with Kylie collaboration ‘Love Sensation’.

Elsewhere, the boys discuss Jessie Ware’s latest music video for ‘Sauna’, which sees her getting hot and heavy in a lift-cum-bathhouse. Naturally, this prompts them to reminisce about some of the greatest pop culture moments to have taken place in a lift.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

LOVE SENSATION (Madonna and Kylie Minogue)

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2026

SAUNA (Jessie Ware)

SHE’S THE BEST (Troye Sivan)

EVOLVE [CLUBSOS VOL. 1] (5SOS)

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Ben and Mikey head to the theatre to see ‘Pride’, a new musical based on the hit film — which itself was inspired by the true story of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign during the 1984 British miners’ strike. But can the musical live up to its much-loved predecessor?

The boys also revisit the film that allegedly ended Blake Lively’s friendship with Taylor Swift, ‘It Ends With Us’. Was the final product worth all the backstage drama?

Elsewhere, Ben shares his review of the novel ‘Project Hail Mary’, while Mikey gets political with a recommendation for Andy Burnham’s appearance on ‘How to Fail with Elizabeth Day’.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📚 Books:

PROJECT HAIL MARY (Andy Weir)

🎬 Films:

IT ENDS WITH US (Netflix)

🎭 Theatre:

PRIDE (National Theatre)

🎙️ Podcasts:

HOW TO FAIL (Elizabeth Day)

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This week, the boys dive into Role Model’s 70s-inspired concept album, where he adopts an alter ego to explore their favourite topic: the passage of time. It sounds like it could make a great novel — but does it make a great record?

Elsewhere, gay screams could be heard around the world as Madonna and Kylie released not one, but two new versions of Confessions II track ‘Love Sensation’. After all these years, was the result worth the wait for a collaboration between the original Queen and Princess of Pop?

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

LOVE SENSATION (Madonna & Kylie Minogue)

RAVERS (Ellie Goulding)

CHUCK TIMELY & THE HOURGLASS (Role Model)

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Meme queen and comedian Meg Stalter has enlisted queer indie-pop band MUNA for a remix of her lesbian pride anthem, ‘Gay’ — and Ben thinks it marks the beginning of a serious pop career. Does Mikey agree?

Elsewhere in this week’s bonus episode, the boys share their thoughts on the erotic psychological thriller ‘The Housemaid’, Ben recommends the latest entry in the MCU, and Mikey attempts to raise the tone with his review of ‘Shuggie Bain’ — the devastating yet tender portrait of a family in crisis in 1980s Glasgow.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

GAY [MUNA REMIX] (Meg Stalter feat. MUNA)

📚 Books:

SHUGGIE BAIN (Douglas Stuart)

🎬 Films:

THE HOUSEMAID (Lionsgate)

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY (Marvel)

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Ariana Grande has released her eighth studio album — but could it be her last? Following the announcement of her upcoming hiatus, Ben and Mikey unpack some of the album’s hidden meanings and discuss the toxicity of fandom. 

Elsewhere, the boys get excited about the long-awaited collaboration between Madonna and Kylie Minogue, before debating whether the new song from Robyn and Zara Larsson has the greatest title for a remix of all time.

Plus, they reveal the latest record broken by Charli XCX and run through the nominees for the 2026 Mercury Prize.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

MUSIC, FASHION, FILM (Charli XCX)

LOVE SENSATION (Madonna & Kylie)

THE MERCURY PRIZE

TALK TO ME, ZARA (Robyn & Zara Larsson)

HAMMOND SONG (Wolf Alice)

PETAL (Ariana Grande)

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Ben and Mikey have died and gone to Eternia after finally watching Nicholas Galitzine wield the Sword of Power in ‘Masters of the Universe’. But can the himbo with a heart carry an entire blockbuster on his very broad shoulders?

Meanwhile, Ben shares his thoughts on ‘Ladies First’, starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike. What subtle detail in this exploration of gender struck him as a thoughtful nod to the non-binary community?

Elsewhere, the boys recommend the queer romance novel ‘Atmosphere’ and the drama miniseries ‘The Five-Star Weekend’.

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📚 Books:

ATMOSPHERE (Taylor Jenkins Reid)

🎬 Films:

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (Prime Video)

LADIES FIRST (Netflix)

📺 TV:

THE FIVE-STAR WEEKEND (Sky/NOW TV)

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If the dancefloor is dead and Brat has been buried, then ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ is the eulogy for Charli XCX’s magnum opus. But is this actually a rock album? Do we get a rebuttal to ‘Actually Romantic’? And in a world obsessed with culture and commerce, what does Charli think it actually all means?

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🎧 Music:

MUSIC, FASHION, FILM (Charli XCX)

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Mikey shares his thoughts on ‘Flesh’, the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize — an epic coming-of-age story that follows one man's journey from an awkward teenager in Hungary to the heights of London's elite. What was it about the novel that Mikey admired but ultimately stopped him from loving it?

Meanwhile, Ben reveals whether Netflix's adaptation of ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ felt like the perfect getaway or more of a holiday headache.

Elsewhere, the boys recommend ‘The Split’, Sharon Bolton's gripping thriller, and ‘Why Are You More Successful Than Me?’, Richard Bacon's insightful new podcast.

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📚 Books:

THE SPLIT (Sharon Bolton)

FLESH (David Szalay)

🎬 Films:

PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION (Netflix)

🎙️ Podcasts:

HOW TO FAIL (Elizabeth Day)

WHY ARE YOU MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN ME? (Richard Bacon)

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Rose Gray has gone straight from the club to your arms with her latest single: a hauntingly beautiful slice of pulsing pop that pleads for less talking and more forking. Is her sophomore album shaping up to surpass the sublime heights of her debut?

Jessie Ware keeps things suitably sensual with another taste of her sixth album, ‘Superbloom’. The temperature rises on ‘Sauna’, now given the remix treatment by Horse Meat Disco. But can the remix outshine the original? Ben and Mikey weigh in.

Elsewhere, it’s been a baffling week in pop culture. The boys share their thoughts on the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show, explore how Ella Langley has matched a chart record previously held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, and reveal which new album left them reaching for the antihistamines.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

CHOOSIN’ TEXAS (Ella Langley)

SAUNA [HORSE MEAT DISCO REMIX] (Jessie Ware feat. Horse Meat Disco)

JUST BE BODIES / CLUB TO YOUR ARMS (Rose Gray)

DAUGHTER FROM HELL (Gracie Abrams)

📺 TV:

FIFA WORLD CUP HALFTIME SHOW (YouTube)

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Ben and Mikey are officially record-breakers and record-makers after joining 22,000 people in bald caps to set a new world record ahead of Pitbull’s BST Hyde Park headline show. But how did we get here? Are bald caps the friendship bracelets of 2026? And is Pitbull actually the nicest man in pop?

Elsewhere, the boys share this week’s random recommendations: the new Katie Price documentary and David Nicholls’ fifth novel, Sweet Sorrow.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

PITBULL / KESHA / TINNIE TEMPAH / LIL JON (British Summer Time)

📚 Books:

SWEET SORROW (David Nicholls)

📺 TV:

KATIE PRICE: NOTHING TO HIDE (Sky)

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Ben and Mikey round up some recent tracks that have caught their attention. Did you know that Snow Patrol wrote multiple songs for Kylie before they finally collaborated on ‘These Alarms’? And did you work out the meaning behind ROLE MODEL’s new single ‘Joy’ any quicker than Ben?

Elsewhere, the boys lament the rise of the sub three minute pop song, give compliments to the genre of knowingly trashy rave-pop, and Mikey reveals why he was particularly moved by the new Wolf Alice track about feeling stuck. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

CONFESSIONS II (Madonna)

REIN ME IN (Sam Fender & Olivia Dean)

SWEET JULY (Take That)

THESE ALARMS (Snow Patrol & Kylie Minogue)

JOY (ROLE MODEL)

YOUNG LONDON (Confidence Man)

GOSPEL OAK (Wolf Alice)

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More than 30 years after making her debut, Robyn has delivered the best live show of her career — and one of Ben and Mikey’s favourite tours of the year. The boys explore why it feels like the ultimate victory lap for the Swedish pop icon, and why her connection with the queer community remains so enduring.

Elsewhere, Ben makes the case for why Voicemails for Isabelle is far more than your average Netflix movie of the week.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

THE SEXISTENTIAL TOUR (Robyn)

📺 TV:

VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE (Netflix)

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Time goes by so slowly for those who wait… for the best Madonna album in over 20 years. So what took us so long to get here? When is Madonna truly at the top of her game? And why might Confessions II be the most essential record of her career?

Join Ben and Mikey as they dive deep into the Queen of Pop’s 15th studio album. School is in session as they explore the album’s creation, unpack why it’s been embraced by fans and critics alike, and delve into the lore behind some of Madonna’s most revealing and deeply personal songs yet.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

CONFESSIONS II (Madonna)

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Ben and Mikey weigh in on the online discourse surrounding Lily Allen’s arena tour for her fifth studio album. What worked? What didn’t? And how much can an audience reasonably expect when they’ve paid triple figures for a ticket?

Meanwhile, the boys were more than satisfied — and more than a little surprised — by Take That’s revival of their most ambitious tour, seventeen years after it first hit the road. What was it that made it a night to Never Forget?

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

THE CIRCUS LIVE — SUMMER 2026 (Take That)

WEST END GIRL (Lily Allen)

📚 Books:

EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS (Oisín McKenna)

🎬 Film:

HOPPERS (Disney+)

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This week, the latest pop releases have Ben and Mikey asking: can people really change? What has got Katy Perry so angry? Is Sombr’s new track his most personal to date? And how can Gracie make depression sound so good?

Over in Confessions Corner, the boys unpack Madonna’s polarising interview with Graham Norton. Plus, Mikey delights Ben with RuPaul’s answer to the Proust questionnaire for Vanity Fair. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

READ MY LIPS (Madonna featuring Feid) 

WINK WINK (Charli XCX)

MY BODY ISN’T READY (Sombr)

LOOK AT MY LIFE (Gracie Abrams)

WATCH IT BURN (Katy Perry)

📺 TV:

MADONNA & GRAHAM (BBC iPlayer)

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In this bonus episode, the boys share their thoughts on the latest blockbuster from Steven Spielberg. What left Ben unexpectedly emotional? Why does Mikey question whether it’s really a sci-fi film? And what is it about extraterrestrial life that continues to captivate us?

Elsewhere, they shine a spotlight on End of the Rainbow, starring Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland, before returning to Confessions Corner to discuss Madonna’s latest cover shoot and sit down with Interview magazine, and the rumours that she could be set to make an appearance at London Pride.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📚 Books:

ONE DAY (David Nicholls)

🎬 Film:

DISCLOSURE DAY (Universal Pictures)

BEFORE SUNRISE (Columbia Pictures)

BEFORE SUNSET (Warner Bros. Pictures)

BEFORE MIDNIGHT (Sony Pictures Classics)

THE HUNT (Universal Pictures)

🎭 Theatre:

END OF THE RAINBOW (Soho Theatre Walthamstow)

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Back for another adventure, Jessie, Woody and Buzz team up to overthrow the sinister Lilypad as toys take on tech in the latest Toy Story outing. How did the film make Ben and Mikey reflect on their own relationship with tech? And what do they think their secret toys might be saying about them when no one’s around?

Elsewhere, the boys review Redcliffe, the new musical telling the story of two gay lovers battling oppression in the 18th century, and reveal the records Olivia Rodrigo has shattered with the release of her latest album.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

YOU SEEM PRETTY SAD FOR A GIRL SO IN LOVE (Olivia Rodrigo)

🎬 Film:

TOY STORY 5 (Pixar)

🎭 Theatre:

REDCLIFFE (Southwark Playhouse Borough)

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Mikey takes Ben to Confessions Corner to catch up on everything the Queen of Pop has been serving her fans over the past few weeks. Was the Times Square performance worth the money of Grindr’s subscribers? Is the new music making us want to dance? And is the accompanying short film merely the beginning of a much bigger visual era?

Elsewhere, the boys share their highlights from Mighty Hoopla and Primavera Sound Barcelona, before things take a more emotional turn as Ben reflects on the powerful new TV drama from Russell T Davies.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

CONFESSIONS II - THE FILM / LOVE SENSATION / BRING YOUR LOVE [STUART PRICE AFTERHOURS REMIX] / BIZARRE (Madonna)

MIGHTY HOOPLA

PRIMAVERA SOUND BARCELONA

📺 TV:

TIP TOE (Channel 4)

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Ben and Mikey seem pretty happy for two guys not in love. Olivia Rodrigo has released her third studio album — and it’s a banger. In this week’s deep dive, the boys unpack Olivia’s evolving sound, explore how she continues to subvert expectations, and reveal the unlikely pair of Sex and the City characters who appear to have inspired more than one track.

Elsewhere, the big questions keep coming: has Taylor Swift released her worst-ever number one? Has Rose Gray just delivered the best song of her career so far? Is Ariana Grande taking aim at an ex-boyfriend — or her own fans — on her latest release? And could a full Lily Allen remix album be on the horizon?

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

I KNEW IT, I KNEW YOU (Taylor Swift)

HATE THAT I MADE YOU LOVE ME / PETAL (Ariana Grande)

CLUB TO YOUR ARMS (Rose Gray)

BEG FOR ME [JADE REMIX] (Lily Allen & JADE)

YOU SEEM PRETTY SAD FOR A GIRL SO IN LOVE (Olivia Rodrigo)

📺 TV:

REALITY CHECK: INSIDE AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (Netflix)

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In this bonus episode, Ben and Mikey dive into the latest live release from pop superstar Dua Lipa. Revisiting memories from the tour, they discuss the standout musical moments, their highlights from the recording — and ask the important question: is Dua Lipa the Margot Robbie of pop?

The boys also review two very different live performances: Raye’s ambitious tour blending generations, genres and astonishing vocal range, and Cynthia Erivo’s jaw-dropping one-woman turn in Dracula, where she takes on all 23 roles herself.

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🎧 Music:

THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC / THIS ALBUM MAY CONTAIN HOPE (Raye)

DUA LIPA - LIVE FROM MEXICO / RADICAL OPTIMISM TOUR (Dua Lipa)

APPLE MUSIC LIVE: MAYHEM REQUIEM (Lady Gaga)

📺 TV:

AMANDALAND / MOTHERLAND (BBC iPlayer)

🎭 Theatre:

DRACULA

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In a surprise reversal of roles, it’s Mikey — not Ben — who’s been moved to tears by pop culture this week. The boys dive into the three-part documentary chronicling the life and career of pint-sized Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue, along with its accompanying single, Light Up. Which moments sparkled brightest, hit hardest emotionally, and ultimately left them wanting more?

Elsewhere, Ben and Mikey share their thoughts on this week’s other major music releases from Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX and Lola Young — and realise there may be one unexpected theme connecting them all.

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🎧 Music:

THE CURE / YOU SEEM PRETTY SAD FOR A GIRL SO IN LOVE (Olivia Rodrigo)

THE CURE (Little Mix)

THE CURE (Lady Gaga)

SS26 (Charli XCX)

FROM DOWN HERE (Lola Young)

LIGHT UP (Kylie)

📺 TV:

KYLIE (Netflix)

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Ben & Mikey have been to see Stephen Sondheim’s beloved fairytale mash-up musical at Bridge Theatre ahead of its West End transfer. The performances were outstanding — but did Shrek do the storyline better?

On the other end of the spectrum, the boys also caught Rose Gray live on her Louder, Please tour. They sing her praises, alongside this week’s usual mix of random recommendations.

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🎧 Music:

LOUDER, PLEASE TOUR (Rose Gray)

📚 Books:

THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END / THE FIRST TO DIE AT THE END (Adam Silvera)

📺 TV:

THE COMEBACK (HBO Max)

🎭 Theatre:

INTO THE WOODS (Bridge Theatre)

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Ben & Mikey kick off this week’s episode with more Confessions II chat. Alongside a new remix and the album’s freshly revealed tracklist, it’s been announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show — leading the boys into some very unfamiliar territory… football. What can we expect from the performance?

The boys also share their verdict on the latest Gracie Abrams release and dive into the online discourse surrounding Harry Styles’ brand-new tour, fresh from seeing it on opening weekend in Amsterdam.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

I FEEL SO FREE [PEGGY GOU ENERGY MIX] / CONFESSIONS II (Madonna)

HIT THE WALL / DAUGHTER FROM HELL (Gracie Abrams)

TOGETHER, TOGETHER TOUR (Harry Styles)

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Sound the klaxon: Ben has finally watched the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 classic starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. With Runway magazine under threat and a new devil in town, does the film end up defending the very culture the original so brilliantly skewered?

Elsewhere, the boys break down the biggest winners and talking points from this year’s BAFTA TV Awards, and share their latest film, theatre and book recommendations.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎬 Film:

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 (20th Century Fox)

ZOOTROPOLIS 2 (Disney+)

📺 TV:

BAFTA TV AWARDS (BBC One)

🎭 Theatre:

WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 (Park Theatre)

📚 Books:

ONE DAY (David Nicholls)

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Pop’s reigning IT girl — and mother of the pod — JADE adds a Tiny Desk Concert to her ever-growing list of debut-era milestones. But does her high-concept performance style translate to an intimate, stripped-back set?

Meanwhile, Ben and Mikey dive deep into new releases from Millennial Mothers Kesha and Charli XCX (for longer than the tracks actually run) before rallying in defence of overdog Harry Styles and his divisive dance moves.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

ORIGAMI (Kesha)

ROCK MUSIC (Charli XCX)

JADE’S TINY DESK CONCERT (National Public Radio)

DANCE NO MORE (Harry Styles)

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In this week’s bonus episode, Ben and Mikey ask: what do the Met Gala and The Celebrity Traitors have in common? They unpack the season 2 cast reveal, debate whether Kylie Minogue’s life story really needs a three-part documentary, and attempt to answer the all-important question: what exactly is an echelon?

Plus, the boys share what they’ve been reading, watching, and obsessing over this week.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)

KYLIE (Netflix)

🎬 Films:

APEX (Netflix)

BURNT (The Weinstein Company)

EAT PRAY LOVE (Sony Pictures)

📚 Books:

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (Harper Collins)

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Ben & Mikey’s ultimate Queens of Pop are back with new tracks. Madonna teams up with Sabrina Carpenter, while Gaga delivers original songs for The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack — including a collab with Doechii. But the real question is: will we ever get the Madonna x Gaga moment the community deserves?

Elsewhere, the boys get into it: has Kacey Musgraves perfectly captured the post-break up experience? Are we seeing Melanie C in her Sporty Spice prime? And what do we like — and dislike — about the trend of remix albums?

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

BRING YOUR LOVE / CONFESSIONS II (Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter)

SHAPE OF A WOMAN / GLAMOROUS LIFE (Lady Gaga)

MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (Kacey Musgraves)

SWEAT (Melanie C)

MIDNIGHT SUN: GIRLS TRIP (Zara Larsson)

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Ben & Mikey wax lyrical about why the latest sit down between Taylor Swift and the NYT Magazine is probably her best interview to date — a laser focused examination of her songwriting process. Which tracks got honourable mentions? What revelations were most surprising? And is Taylor’s reason for singing ‘slow’ in ‘Our Song’ justified? 

In other news, Consequence of Sound have ranked The 100 Best Vocalists of All Time and Ben puts Mikey to the test: can he guess who made the cut?

Plus, the boys share their random recommendations: ‘Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ — both the film and the book that inspired it. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE (WOW Presents Plus)

ALAN CARR’S INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERS (BBC One / iPlayer)

🎬 Film:

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (20th Century Fox)

📚 Books:

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (Harper Collins)

🎧 Music:

MIDDLE OF NOWHERE / DRY SPELL (Kacey Musgraves)

MIDNIGHT SUN (Zara Larsson)

🫦 Man of the Week:

ZANE PHILIPS

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Anne Hathaway might just be the greatest pop star we never had — singing, strutting, and dancing her way through Mother Mary in performances that writer-director David Lowery says were inspired by Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour. But the boys are left wondering: does the film truly rise to meet such a once-in-a-generation pop culture moment?

Also up for debate this week: is the rollout for Madonna’s new album her gayest campaign yet? Are comparisons between high-gloss perfume adverts and the “Runway” video by Lady Gaga and Doechii complimentary or derogatory? And does the deluxe edition of Demi Lovato’s latest album go as deep as the boys hoped?

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

CONFESSIONS II (Madonna)

DROP DEAD (Olivia Rodrigo)

PETAL (Ariana Grande)

RUNWAY (Lady Gaga & Doechii)

IT’S NOT THAT DEEP [UNLESS YOU WANT IT TO BE] (Demi Lovato)

🎬 Movies:

MOTHER MARY (A24)

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Meryl Streep is soon set to sashay back onto our screens as the iconic boss from fashion hell, Miranda Priestly. She’s still pulling the strings at fashion magazine Runway — now with its own theme song by Lady Gaga.

But can we trust the rumours? Are we really getting an EP of new music featuring collaborations with Madonna and Chappell Roan?

Meanwhile, later this year, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will be conjuring up a spell in another long-awaited sequel, and Mikey reveals whether he’s been bewitched by the first trailer.

Plus, Ben shines a spotlight on some of the most noteworthy winners from this year’s prestigious London theatre honours.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

THE CAPTURE (BBC iPlayer)

🎧 Music:

RUNWAY (Lady Gaga & Doechii)

🎭 Theatre:

THE OLIVIER AWARDS

DANGEROUS LIAISONS (National Theatre)

🖼️ Exhibition:

TRACEY EMIN: A SECOND LIFE (Tate Modern)

🫦 Man of the Week:

AIDAN TURNER

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It’s been a huge couple of weeks for pop culture, and self-confessed Madonna superfan Mikey is practically vibrating after she announced a new album, dropped fresh music, and made a surprise appearance at Coachella — all in the space of a few days. Mikey breaks down why the Queen of Pop’s return to both the dancefloor and the festival stage feels so culturally significant.

Elsewhere, Jessie Ware has released her sixth studio album. The boys get into how it stacks up against her previous disco-inspired records, while Mikey shares the surreal story of hearing it for the first time alongside Jessie herself… in a sauna.

Plus, Ben rounds up everything else “also released on Friday” and weighs in on the conversation around Justin Bieber’s controversial Coachella set.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

I FEEL SO FREE / CONFESSIONS II (Madonna)

SUPERBLOOM (Jessie Ware)

DROP DEAD (Olivia Rodrigo)

LOW RISE JEANS (Demi Lovato)

MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (Kacey Musgraves)

MOTHER MARY: GREATEST HITS (Anne Hathaway)

POTENTIAL (Sombr)

COACHELLA

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Ben and Mikey unpack the 17-track offering from RAYE in search of answers to some important questions: has it defeated the second album curse and does it, in fact, contain any hope?

Meanwhile, the shorter, nine-track album from Robyn has the boys asking if the Swedish chanteuse has abdicated the thrown of Heartbreak Queen for good and if, in fact, size does matter?

Plus, they report on the latest news and their random recommendations from pop culture, including the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK (Sky One)

HANNAH MONTANA 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL (Disney+)

🎧 Music:

THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE (Raye)

SEXISTENTIAL (Robyn)

YOUNGER YOU (Miley Cyrus)

📚 Books:

ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE (Dr Chris van Tulleken)

🫦 Man of the Week:

JAMIE DORNAN

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Click clack. It’s not live and it’s not Saturday night but it is coming to you from London — in this week’s episode the boys share their reaction to the UK’s attempt at the popular and long-running US sketch comedy variety show. 

In the world of music, Sex and the City has inspired a new song by Olivia Rodrigo, while RAYE’s new song has reminded Mikey of a scene from Sex and the City. 

Plus, Ben raves about I Swear and swears that the latest single from Take That is actually worth raving about. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎬 Film:

I SWEAR (Studio Canal)

📺 TV:

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK (Sky One)

🎧 Music:

CLICK CLACK SYMPHONY FT. HANS ZIMMER (Raye)

YOU’RE A SUPERSTAR (Take That)

📚 Books:

UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR (TJ KLUNE)

🫦 Man of the Week:

PADDY YOUNG

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First up, the boys discuss some major UK chart updates. Harry Styles’ new album has debuted straight at number one, helping secure a milestone not seen in over a decade — every number one album in the first 11 weeks of the year has come from a British act. Britpop is back, baby!

And so if the Queen of Pop! Madonna’s Into The Groove has danced its way back into the UK Top 20 more than 40 years after its release. Mikey breaks down why it’s happened — and why it remains one of the Queen of Pop’s finest.

Meanwhile, Ben unpacks the 2026 Oscars, including the standout, Best Actor-winning performance from Michael B Jordan. Proof that every day really is a school day.

Plus, the boys debate whether a three-member Pussycat Dolls reunion can really work — and ask the all-important question: is it finally time to put some respect on Kesha’s name?

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎬 Film:

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (Warner Bros. Pictures)

SINNERS (Warner Bros. Pictures)

K-POP DEMON HUNTERS (Netflix)

MARTY SUPREME (A24)

WEAPONS (Warner Bros. Pictures)

HAMNET (Universal Pictures)

27 DRESSES (20th Century Fox)

🎧 Music:

INTO THE GROOVE (Madonna)

CLUB SONG (The Pussycat Dolls)

THE TITS OUT TOUR (Kesha)

🫦 Man of the Week:

MICHAEL B JORDAN

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Fresh off a divisive performance at the BRITs, Harry Styles has dropped his highly anticipated fourth solo album. Ben and Mikey dive into the context behind its creation, share their first-listen reactions, unpack their theories about its bigger meaning and pick their standout tracks from a record that doesn’t exactly bang — but definitely does Pop.

Elsewhere, the boys have glowing reviews for Sombr on tour and the work-in-progress musical ‘Midnight’ from multi-hyphenate Todrick Hall — a show that delivers more than many fully staged productions.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

HIS & HERS (Netflix)

🎧 Music:

ELIZABETH TAYLOR / THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL (Taylor Swift)

THE LATE NIGHTS & YOUNG ROMANCE TOUR / I BARELY KNOW HER (Sombr)

RIDE (Jessie Ware)

NEW RELIGION (Bebe Rexha & Faithless)

🎭 Theatre:

MIDNIGHT (Sadlers Wells East)

🫦 Man of the Week:

HARRY STYLES

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Join Ben and Mikey as they debate if the BRITs are better than the Grammys, if this year’s trophies went to the right artists and if Harry Styles was the real winner of the night with his first live performance of chart-topping single Aperture. 

The boys also discuss what surprised them — and what didn’t — about Spotify’s latest greatest list, as well as initial reactions to Lily Allen making her West End Girl debut… in Glasgow. 

Plus, Mikey gets excited about the return of Doctor Foster, while Ben reveals his first thoughts on Dove Cameron’s new thriller television series. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

DOCTOR FOSTER (BBC iPlayer)

56 DAYS (Prime Video)

PARADISE (Disney+)

🎧 Music:

MY EGO TOLD ME TO (Leigh-Anne)

LILY ALLEN: PERFORMS WEST END GIRL (Lily Allen)

THE 2026 BRIT AWARDS (ITV)

I BARELY KNOW HER (Sombr)

🫦 Man of the Week:

MARK RONSON

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After a week full of surprises — from shock award wins to unhinged reality TV moments — the boys are tackling some of the most pressing questions in pop culture:

Can we watch Netflix’s latest documentary on early noughties television guilt-free — or do we all need a reality check? Was Hilary Duff’s new album worth the 11-year wait, and is it her most mature era yet? And did Jessie Ware sit on her latest banger Ride for two years so that it could officially become the anthem for the Year of the Horse?

All that plus their latest recommendations and their newly crowned Man of the Week. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

REALITY CHECK: INSIDE AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (Netflix)

THE COMEBACK (Sky Atlantic / Now TV)

🎬 Film:

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (Warner Bros. Pictures)

SINNERS (Warner Bros. Pictures)

HAMNET (Universal Pictures)

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — THE FINAL RECKONING (Paramount Pictures)

🎧 Music:

LUCK… OR SOMETHING (Hilary Duff)

RIDE (Jessie Ware)

MY EGO TOLD ME TO (Leigh-Anne)

📚 Books:

THE DOSE EFFECT (TJ Power)

🫦 Man of The Week:

MATTHEW KOMA

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The year of yearning gallops on as Ben and Mikey dive into the latest film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s timeless novel — and the companion album it inspired — exploring the power (and necessity) of sex on screen.

They also debate whether powerhouse vocals can compensate for underwhelming production values, and ask: is comedy at its sharpest when it dares to break taboos?

Plus, Ben shares his verdict on 2025’s Sinners, while Mikey reveals a personal plot twist after finally finishing the novel Hamnet. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

HANNAH MONTANA (Disney+)

PARADISE (Disney+)

🎬 Film:

“WUTHERING HEIGHTS” (Warner Bros. Pictures)

SINNERS (Warner Bros. Pictures)

🎧 Music:

DOLL DOMINATION (Pussycat Dolls)

OPALITE (Taylor Swift)

BORN THIS WAY (Lady Gaga)

WUTHERING HEIGHTS (Charli XCX)

EVERYBODY SCREAM TOUR (Florence + the Machine)

🎭 Live Events:

PINOTPHILE (Joanne McNally)

📚 Books:

HAMNET (Maggie O'Farrell)

🎙️ Podcasts:

MY THERAPIST GHOSTED ME (Joanne McNally & Vogue Williams)

🫦 Man Of The Week:

JACOB ELORDI

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In this episode, Ben and Mikey are back to being “journalists with integrity” as they unpack three of the year’s biggest music moments, asking some important questions along the way:

Who were the real winners at the Grammys? Can Taylor Swift be claimed as a Brit? And will Lady Gaga ever let Die With A Smile rest in peace?

Plus, they crown a new Man of the Week and share their latest pop culture recommendations. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

WILDFLOWER / HIT ME HARD AND SOFT (Billie Elish)

LUTHER (Kendrick Lamar ft Sza)

DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FOTOS (Bad Bunny)

ABRACADABRA / DIE WITH A SMILE / MAYHEM (Lady Gaga)

MESSY (Lola Young)

DEFYING GRAVITY (Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande)

GNARLY (Katseye)

MANCHILD (Sabrina Carpenter)

OPALITE (Taylor Swift)

PRETTY UGLY / MIDNIGHT SUN (Zara Larson)

📚 Books:

THE HUNTING PARTY (Lucy Foley)

🎙️ Podcasts:

ARE YOU A CHARLOTTE? (Kristin Davies)

MAD, SAD & BAD (Paloma Faith)

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Ben and Mikey are back from hiatus and kicking off series two with a rundown of their top pop-culture moments from the past few weeks.

They rewind to the end of 2025 to share their thoughts on The End of an Era docuseries, before stepping into 2026 with a roundup of what’s been keeping the January blues at bay — from faithful Traitors and hot hockey players on ice to the “fake but actually real” ending of Stranger Things and a couple of films that pleasantly surprised them.

Plus, the boys dive into the incredible wave of new music we’ve been blessed with lately — category is: disco.

Turns out, taking January off because it “would be quiet” was… a choice.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📺 TV:

TAYLOR SWIFT: THE END OF AN ERA (Disney+)

THE TRAITORS (BBC One / iPlayer)

HEATED RIVALRY (Sky Atlantic / Now TV)

STRANGER THINGS (Netflix)

🎬 Film:

HAMNET (Universal Pictures)

MARTY SUPREME (A24)

🎧 Music:

TALK TO ME / SEXISTENTIAL (Robyn)

I COULD GET USER TO THIS (Jessie Ware)

APERTURE (Harry Styles)

BEAUTIFUL MADNESS / MAGIC STILL EXISTS (Agnes)

BRITPOP (Robbie Williams)

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Ben and Mikey are back with the second instalment of their festive special — and yes, a second bottle of Crémant. In their final episode of the year, the boys continue their heartfelt and hilarious round-up of the biggest pop culture moments that defined 2025.

Top up your drinks and join them as they unpack the culture that made them laugh, cry and feel unexpectedly straight. 

They’ll also be crowning their winners for Man, Mother and Overdog of the Year, revealing what they desperately want to see more of in 2026, and hitting replay on their most-played artists, songs and albums of the year.

It’s merry, it’s emotional — and it’s the perfect send-off to 2025. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed in part two:

🎧 Music:

CONFESSIONS ON A DANCEFLOOR [TWENTY YEARS EDITION] (Madonna)

PEOPLE WATCHING (Sam Fender)

EURO-COUNTRY (CMAT)

ADDISON (Addison Rae)

ATTENTION FT. ROSE GRAY & SLAYYYTER (Kesha)

MUSIC OF THE SPHERES WORLD TOUR (Coldplay)

COWBOY CARTER TOUR (Beyonce)

🎬 Film:

BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (Universal Pictures)

WE LIVE IN TIME (StudioCanal)

THE WILD ROBOT (Universal Pictures)

WEAPONS (Warner Bros. Pictures)

📺 TV:

AND JUST LIKE THAT… (HBO)

BIG BOYS (Channel 4)

THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS (BBC iPlayer)

🎭 Theatre:

EVITA (London Palladium)

👑 Mother of the Year:

JADE

🫦 Man of the Year:

JONATHAN BAILEY

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Cheers to the first of two festive specials from Ben and Mikey, who look back on a pop culture-packed year. 

With a few drinks in hand, the boys deliver their own take on 2025 wrapped. From standout moments and unexpected surprises to recommendations worth revisiting — and a few regrets better best forgotten — they dive into the music, film, TV and more that defined the past 12 months.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed in part one:

📚 Books:

MAGPIE (Elizabeth Day)

THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END (Adam Silvera)

🎙️ Podcasts:

ARE YOU A CHARLOTTE? (Kristin Davis)

🎧 Music:

SHOOK (Sugababes)

THE RADICAL OPTIMISM TOUR (Dua Lipa)

MAN I NEED / THE HARDEST PART (Olivia Dean)

WEST END GIRL (Lily Allen)

MATURE (Hilary Duff)

I QUIT (HAIM)

DON'T TAKE THE MONEY / 45 (Bleachers)

ALL MY PEOPLE / HOLIDAY / SO WHAT / GOSSIP FT. JADE / FEELS LIKE A DIFFERENT THING (Confidence Man)

HOW BAD DO U WANT ME? / ABRACADABRA / MAYHEM (Lady Gaga)

WALK OF FAME / END OF THE WORLD / SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL (Miley Cyrus)

A COMPLICATED WOMAN (Self Esteem)

EURO-COUNTRY (CMAT)

THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE (JADE)

A LITTLE LOUDER, PLEASE [DELUXE] (Rose Gray)

SUPER GRAPHIC ULTRA MODERN GIRL / PINK PONY CLUB / THE SUBWAY (Chappell Roan)

THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL (Taylor Swift)

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (Billie Eilish)

🎬 Film:

NATIONAL TREASURE [FRANCHISE] (Disney)

FAST & FURIOUS [FRANCHISE] (Universal)

📺 TV:

PARADISE (Disney+)

DOWNTON ABBEY (ITV)

AND JUST LIKE THAT… (HBO)

SEX AND THE CITY (HBO)

🎭 Theatre:

EVITA (London Palladium)

SUNSET BOULEVARD (St. James Theatre)

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It’s a good week to be a fan of the Geordie pair: both have dropped deluxe editions of their acclaimed 2025 albums, and the boys are diving in.

In the final regular episode of the year, they unpack all the new material — noting some striking cinematic parallels between the two releases. Both artists deliver eight additional tracks, each set expanding on the themes of their parent albums while still standing confidently as fully formed bodies of work.

The boys explore the feelings and flaws Sam opens up about across his bonus tracks, many of which offer a refreshingly honest look at the ways he, like all of us, is still learning and imperfect. Meanwhile, JADE continues to cement exactly what makes her the woman, the ally, and the pop icon we know and love.

Plus, Mikey shares his spoiler-free thoughts on All Her Fault now that he’s finished the eight-part series, and Ben nominates a worthy contender for the year’s final Man of the Week.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎧 Music:

PEOPLE WATCHING [DELUXE EDITION] (Sam Fender)

THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE (JADE)

📺 TV:

ALL HER FAULT (Sky TV / NOW TV)

🫦 👀 Man of the Week:

ROMAN KEMP

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It’s been a light week for new music, so the boys have been catching up on TV instead. They ruveal whether they agree with the Drag Race UK season seven crowning, dive into the themes behind the twisty limited series All Her Fault, and — naturally — get a little thirsty over the queer romance show heating up the internet.

Mikey has revised thoughts on The Morning Show after the season four finale, while Ben offers first impressions of Stranger Things season five volume one. 

Stranger things are happening off screen as well. It’s Mikey — not Ben — who scored a last-minute gig ticket win this week, and Ben confesses he was wrong… about Hilary Duff’s Mature.

To close out the episode, they spotlight World AIDS Day and Trans Mission — the all-star solidarity concert for the trans community coming to OVO Arena Wembley in March 2026.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

🎙️ Podcasts:

INSIDE THE GROOVE (Edward Russell)

🎧 Music:

SAVE MY SOUL (Bastille)

MATURE (HILARY DUFF)

EURO-COUNTRY (CMAT)

BEDTIME STORIES — THE UNTOLD CHAPTER (Madonna)

DON’T TEASE ME WITH A GOOD TIME (JESSIE J)

TRANS MISSION (Mighty Hoopla & Olly Alexander)

🎬 Film:

MOTHER MARY (A24)

📺 TV:

GILMORE GIRLS (Netflix)

THE MORNING SHOW (Apple TV)

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK (BBC3, BBC iPlayer, WOW Presents Plus)

ALL HER FAULT (Sky TV / NOW TV)

STRANGER THINGS (Netflix)

HEATED RIVALRY (TBA)

🎭 Theatre:

GROWLED — BEAUTY AND THE BEAST CONTINUES (Royal Vauxhall Tavern)

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It’s a double bill of witches in episode 11. The boys mull over whether they’ve been changed for the better after watching the finale of Wicked, plus they dive into the brand-new musical Coven, inspired by England’s most infamous witch trials.

Meanwhile, Ben has plenty to celebrate. He’s finally finished the very short book he’s been reading, Jessie has returned with genuinely good music, and Ben gets to feel five more seconds of summer thanks to the deluxe release of Everybody Is a Star.

Mikey, on the other hand, reveals all about his night cosplaying as a straight man at a Bastille gig. He argues that Hilary Duff’s new song is surprisingly mature, and he leaps to the defence of a certain Wicked Witch after a meme takes the internet by storm.

Finally, on this week’s menu: lukewarm roast courtesy of Drag Race UK, served with a side of Christmas turkey in the form of Netflix’s latest festive film.

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📚 Books:

JOHN AND LUKE (Robert Williams)

📰 Magazines/Newspapers:

LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS [Hollywood 2025 Issue] (Vanity Fair)

🎙️ Podcasts:

HOW TO FAIL (Elizabeth Day)

🎧 Music:

SAVE MY SOUL (Bastille)

WEST END GIRL TOUR (LILY ALLEN)

MATURE (HILARY DUFF)

I’LL NEVER KNOW WHY / DON’T TEASE ME WITH A GOOD TIME (JESSIE J)

EVERYONE’S A STAR! [FULLY EVOLVED] (5SOS)

🎬 Film:

MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS (NETFLIX)

THE HOLIDAY (United International Pictures)

WICKED: FOR GOOD (Universal)

📺 TV:

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK (BBC3, BBC iPlayer, WOW Presents Plus)

DANCING WITH THE STARS (ABC, Disney+)

SEX & THE CITY (HBO)

🎭 Theatre:

COVEN (Kiln Theatre)

🫦 Man of the Week:

JOHN M CHU

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It’s a cause for celebration this week as the boys hit double digits with episode 10, Drag Race UK delivers its best episode of season seven so far, and Charli XCX drops new music that Mikey actually loves — much to Ben’s surprise and delight.

They share their thoughts on the format of the controversial makeover challenge and the subculture of huns, their expectations for the upcoming Wuthering Heights film adaptation and concept album, and reveal whether Robyn’s new single has boosted their Dopamine levels — and if Miley’s song for Avatar: Fire and Ash has truly set them ablaze.

Find out just how much they’ve been teased by the new trailers for The Devil Wears Prada 2 and The End of an Era. Plus, lots more. 

Queer is a full list of what was discussed:

📚 Books:

FLESH [BOOKER PRIZE 2025 WINNER] / ALL THAT MAN IS (David Szalay)

WUTHERING HEIGHTS (Emily Brontë)

🎙️ Podcasts:

HOW TO FAIL (Elizabeth Day)

SHUT UP, EVAN (Evan Ross Katz)

🎧 Music:

A LITTLE LOUDER PLEASE (Rose Gray)

EURO-COUNTRY (CMAT)

DOPAMINE (Robyn)

DREAM AS ONE (Miley Cyrus)

CHAINS OF LOVE / HOUSE (Charli XCX)

EVERYONE’S A STAR! (5SOS)

🎬 Film:

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 (20th Century Studios)

WICKED: PART 1 (Universal)

WUTHERING HEIGHTS (Warner Bros)

📺 TV:

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK (BBC3, BBC iPlayer, WOW Presents Plus)

SQUID GAME (Netflix)

CELEBRITY RACE ACROSS THE WORLD (BBC1 & BBC iPlayer)

TAYLOR SWIFT: THE EARS TOUR - THE END OF AN ERA (Disney+)

🎭 Theatre:

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (His Majesty’s Theatre)

🫦 👀 Man of the Week:

TAYRIS MONGARDI

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