9 episodes

Do you know your queer history? Ever had questions about gay lifestyle you've been too embarrased to ask?
This series host, comedian Aaron Twitchen, takes key and current issues from the gay agenda and breaks down their history. Its a comic blend of research, facts and real life stories.

This series is well reasoned, informed and educated breakdowns of the modern issues affecting queer culture. Its weaved with personal stories and real life examples - watered down with enough pop culture to keep it light and entertaining.

I used my experiences of coming out, dating and body confidence to shine a light on Transphobia, Blood Donation and Conversion Therapy. I'm proud to finally have realised how to fuse the things I'm passionate about with friends and the way I make people laugh.

For more info on episodes check out Aaron Twitchens website at www.iloveaaron.co.uk

Matter of Pride: a comedy education of gay history (with comedian Aaron Twitchen‪)‬ Aaron Twitchen

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 15 Ratings

Do you know your queer history? Ever had questions about gay lifestyle you've been too embarrased to ask?
This series host, comedian Aaron Twitchen, takes key and current issues from the gay agenda and breaks down their history. Its a comic blend of research, facts and real life stories.

This series is well reasoned, informed and educated breakdowns of the modern issues affecting queer culture. Its weaved with personal stories and real life examples - watered down with enough pop culture to keep it light and entertaining.

I used my experiences of coming out, dating and body confidence to shine a light on Transphobia, Blood Donation and Conversion Therapy. I'm proud to finally have realised how to fuse the things I'm passionate about with friends and the way I make people laugh.

For more info on episodes check out Aaron Twitchens website at www.iloveaaron.co.uk

    Thank U, Next

    Thank U, Next

    BONUS EPISODE
    Thank you so much for all your support on this podcast series. This is a personal message to everyone who has listened to say thank you and explain whats next...
     
    (You should probably know this was recorded weeks ago and sat uneditted as other projects flew off - so if you're listening thinking "that already happened!" you would be totally right!)

    • 5 min
    How to trap a husband: Dating in an online world

    How to trap a husband: Dating in an online world

    BONUS EPISODE
    Finally, a proper piece of stand up comedy from comedian Aaron Twitchen. Deliving into the murky world of online gay dating apps and the tricks to snagging a husband out of short term relationships join aaron in this bonus episode of his podcast as he tackles ghosting, grindr and getting what you want

    • 20 min
    Body beautiful

    Body beautiful

    Have you ever been on a diet? Done a 12 week cardio course? Strived for the perfect pectoral? You're not alone. In the modern world, the desire to have the perfect body is imperative. We invest more in gyms and nutrition than ever before - but at what cost. 
    In this episode we look at the wider impact of social media and societal expectations on body image. 
     
    With host comedian Aaron Twitchen
    @aarontwitchen on all platforms 
    Www.iloveaaron.co.uk
     
    RESOURCES
    If you're suffering from an eating disorder please feel safe to seek help and the support you deserve. BEAT can help you - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 
    https://gcn.ie/steroid-use-gay-community-drugs/ 
    Mens bodies over time - https://www.thelist.com/56105/mens-perfect-body-types-changed-throughout-history/ 
     
    Penis enlargement gone wrong - https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/penis-enlargement-wrong-scientists-horror-stories/ 
     
    READ: about being fat - https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/04/scottee-world-obesity-day-federartion-fatphobia-queer-gay-lgbt/
     
    Lesbian body image: https://trace.tennessee.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5248&context=utk_graddiss
    Sports steroid usage in the gay community https://gcn.ie/steroid-use-gay-community-drugs/ 
    Mens bodies over time and how we've not always looked like this- https://www.thelist.com/56105/mens-perfect-body-types-changed-throughout-history/ 
     
    Penis enlargement gone wrong - https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/penis-enlargement-wrong-scientists-horror-stories/ 
     
    A fascinating article from queer advocate Scottee on being larger in the gay community https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/04/scottee-world-obesity-day-federartion-fatphobia-queer-gay-lgbt/
     
    Christine Becks research on body image within the lesbian community: https://trace.tennessee.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5248&context=utk_graddiss

    • 27 min
    TERFy Potter and the gender recognition act

    TERFy Potter and the gender recognition act

    This week we're discussing trans rights and why the LGB should stand firmly with the T. 
    We'll cover the JK Rowling row, what a TERF is, the complicated process by which trans people can obtain gender recognition certificates and - of course - pressing issues like 'where can I pee?'.
    With host comedian Aaron Twitchen
    @aarontwitchen on all platforms 
    Www.iloveaaron.co.uk
     
    RESOURCES
    As always, Stonewall provide great information and advice for anyone in the Queer/Rainbow family who are struggling - www.stonewall.org.uk
    I've been advised that anyone who is struggling with their sex or gender can get great support and information from the mermaids website - who would also benefit from any donations you can spare - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ 
    Here is a government leaflet the shows the full process to obtain gender recognition and change sex: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/721642/GEO-LGBT-factsheet.pdf
    The full transcript of JK Rowlings open letter about trans issues is also available here: https://www.jkrowling.com/opinions/j-k-rowling-writes-about-her-reasons-for-speaking-out-on-sex-and-gender-issues/
    Here are details about trans issues within prisons: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/566829/transgender-review-findings-print.PDF
     

    • 32 min
    Gay Conversion Therapy

    Gay Conversion Therapy

    What do we have to do to illegalise gay conversion therapy?
    Despite religious leaders and world governments announcing ban proposals for gay conversion therapy - the practise still exists. 
    This episode, we delve deeper into what the practise involves - from electric shock treatment to lobotomy - and how an openly gay man can become the leader of a conversion cult.
    With host comedian Aaron Twitchen
    @aarontwitchen on all platforms 
    Www.iloveaaron.co.uk
     
    RESOURCES
    As always, Stonewall provide great information and advice for anyone in the Queer/Rainbow family who are struggling - www.stonewall.org.uk
    Article with the cult leader mentioned in the podcast, McKrae Game: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/conversion-therapy-leader-for-2-decades-mckrae-game-disavows-movement-he-helped-fuel/article_fb56dcfc-c384-11e9-970d-bb9a2a8656c5.html
    Article about problems with the practise: https://www.hrc.org/resources/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy 
    Informative news story about conversion therapy practises: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-55263392

    • 26 min
    Gay Blood Donation

    Gay Blood Donation

    On June 14th 2021, the NHS Blood Transfusion service relaxed rules on blood donation to allow gay men to donate for the first time within monogamous relationships. Prior to that, rules had varied banning men who have sex with men from 12 months up to a life time of bans. 
     
    This episode deep dives into the reasons behind this, where does this come from and what impact does the change have on HIV infection risks. As ever, it does so with a cheeky comedic wink and at least one reference to an early 00's girlband. 
     
    With host comedian Aaron Twitchen
    @aarontwitchen on all platforms 
     
    Www.iloveaaron.co.uk
     
    To donate blood, which you should, and find out your eligibility to donate blood please visit: https://www.blood.co.uk/who-can-give-blood/ 
     
    Great information on HIV, and all sexual testing and protection is available from the Terrence Higgins trust: www.tht.org.uk 
     
    An excellent article about the risk of blood donation was written by Benjamin Weil for Huck Magazine: https://www.huckmag.com/perspectives/opinion-perspectives/easing-the-gay-blood-ban-means-more-sexual-stigma/
     
    For more about the weird APAUSE sex education programme Aaron contributed too.... http://www.sreproject.org/apause
     

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

kisforkaren ,

Incredibly informative and thought provoking

Thank you for such an insightful yet tastefully funny podcast. The topics are real, raw and educational laid out in a non boring way 👏

Namethatisavailable! ,

Can’t have enough of gay history!

More episodes please! So feel I need to be educated more on our history. Interesting, well scripted and delivered ☺️

AshMarasigan1 ,

Finally, a podcast I’ve been waiting for!

Thought provoking, enlightening and funny, Aaron brings an informative and refreshing insight into growing up in a very straight world and what changes we need to make to ensure our children have a more well rounded education!

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