Proudly Said – Details, episodes & analysis

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Sarah Lovelock is one of the ultimate LGBTQ+ allies in Liverpool. Owner of Lovelocks Coffee Shop, she has, without intention, created the only daytime queer safe space for the community; with the vast majority of her regulars being from the community.

Sarah talks about the origins of Lovelocks, why it's important to 'not be d*ck', and demonstrating why she's so fabulous.

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Connie Frankish is a transgender woman and proud activist for the last 18, no 12, wait actually 9 months - and has quickly become a powerhouse within the community of Liverpool. She reflected on her time as a teacher, and how her being openly trans had an impact on both the young people she taught, and the adults around her.

Please note: this episode was filmed prior to the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of 'sex'.

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Ketona Madrave is Liverpool's DJ Drag Queen, hitting the decks across multiple LGBTQ+ venues in the city. John and Ketona sat down and talked about how she came into drag, her musical background, and also the potential issues around misunderstanding her namesake in light of recent events within the local community.

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In this short introduction, host John Hyland shares the motivation behind launching Proudly Said - a podcast that amplifies LGBTQ+ voices, especially those often unheard. John discusses the importance of creating spaces where queer individuals can share their stories authentically, without filters or apologies.

🔑 Episode Highlights

00:00 – Welcome and purpose of the podcast

01:15 – The significance of platforming marginalized voices

02:30 – What listeners can expect in upcoming episodes

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If you’re seeking genuine conversations that reflect the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, Proudly Said offers a platform for those narratives. This episode sets the stage for the stories to come, emphasising the podcast’s commitment to authenticity and inclusivity.

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Carmen Sutra is a Liverpool drag queen known for her fierce stage presence, sharp aesthetic, and love of bringing people together through performance.

Carmen sits down with John to talk about the evolution of her drag - from picking a name that turns heads to building a persona that gives her life. They talk about how drag brings her joy, the freedom it offers, and the community she’s helped shape by producing shows that centre creativity, fun, and fairness.

Whether she’s hosting a cabaret, supporting emerging talent, or sharing her take on Drag Race, Carmen brings intention, warmth, and a lot of sparkle to everything she does.

It’s a chat about craft, care, and why there’s nothing more powerful than making space for others while still shining in your own right.

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TylerdaClaire is a non-binary Scouse content creator, fashion icon, and online disruptor - known for bold looks, louder opinions, and a fierce commitment to showing up exactly as they are.

Tyler joins John to talk about carving out space in a digital world that doesn’t always know what to do with unapologetic queerness - especially when it’s coming from a Scouse accent in a full beat. They chat about identity, influence, and how being visibly non-binary online is both a blessing and a battle.

Tyler shares what it’s like being different in Liverpool, building a platform without diluting their character, and why authenticity will always matter more than algorithms.

It’s bold, brilliant, and beautifully unfiltered - just like Tyler.

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Braidy Maloney is a proud queer woman, business owner, and quiet force (sometimes not so quiet) - running both Five Café and Solomon’s Tap Room in Garston.

Braidy sits down with John to talk about building community from the ground up. Not with big speeches or rainbow branding, but by creating real, local spaces where all people feel seen and safe. She shares her journey from customer to café owner, how being different shaped her approach to business, and the power of showing up without needing to shout.

They chat authenticity, allyship, visibility outside the city centre - and why being part of the community means more than just putting a flag in the window.

It’s warm, honest, and quietly radical. Just like Braidy.

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Franz Genau is a drag king, host and chaos-stirrer - better known to some as Queer Artisan.

Franz joins John to talk about what it means to perform masculinity not just for laughs, but to shake things up. As Queer Artisan, Franz has carved out space in Liverpool’s cabaret and DIY drag scene — running events, creating platforms, and making room for other queer artists to get weird, loud, and unapologetically themselves.

They talk gender performance, creativity, community care, and why some of the most important work happens off-stage. Expect sharp insight, scrappy joy, and a healthy disregard for anything that smells like respectability.

This one’s for the artists, the outsiders, and the ones doing the work - with sequins, sweat, and absolutely no apologies.

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Gary Harper is a contemporary artist whose work hits harder than most – abstract, emotional, and unapologetically honest. Known for his landscapes and visual storytelling, Gary brings mental health, queerness and working-class identity into all he does.

In this episode, Gary joins John for a conversation that’s equal parts art school, therapy session and Scouse defiance. They talk about turning trauma into texture, the limits of representation, and why he refuses to make art that’s just ‘nice’. Gary shares how painting became a survival tool - and why vulnerability, especially as a queer person, can be the most radical thing of all.

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Genevieve Renée is a Liverpool drag queen, community organiser, and certified fundraising powerhouse - known not just for turning looks, but for turning the city’s drag scene into a force for good.

Genevieve sits down with John to talk about using drag to do more than entertain - from the chaos of Snatch Game and Eurovision AllStars to the cutting brilliance of the Pride Roast. She shares her journey from hosting cabaret nights in ICON to becoming a Tuesday night staple at OMG Liverpool, and how she’s built a reputation not just for her talent, but for her heart.

They chat about community, chosen family, and what it takes to get a room full of drag performers working together for a shared cause - without losing the fun. It’s about glamour with guts, and making space for joy that gives back.

This one’s generous, glamorous, and grounded in pure love for the scene.

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