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UK-based podcast where men share their stories of coming out later-in-life. chapsoutpod.substack.com

  1. Chaps Out Culture: Tyrone Richardson Best recommends 'Prayers for Bobby'

    2 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Chaps Out Culture: Tyrone Richardson Best recommends 'Prayers for Bobby'

    In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott is joined again by #ChapsOut guest Tyrone Richardson Best to discuss the impact that the 2009 film Prayers for Bobby had on his own journey of coming out. After coming out at the age of 35, Tyrone experienced rejection from both his family and the church community he had been part of for nearly two decades. Watching this film, which tells a tragic true story about faith, sexuality, and acceptance, helped him process feelings of shame, loss, and the search for closure. The story at the heart of Prayers for Bobby explores the devastating consequences that can come from religious rejection of LGBTQ+ people, but it also shows how hearts and minds can change. For Tyrone, the film resonated deeply with his own experiences of faith, identity, and the struggle to find acceptance within communities that were once central to his life. In this conversation, he speaks openly about what it means to come out later in life, the emotional impact of losing connection with a faith community, and the resilience required to move forward and find healing. The discussion also reflects on the importance of queer stories in film and culture, and how they can help people process trauma, understand themselves more fully, and feel less alone. Chaps Out Culture is the companion podcast to Chaps Out, exploring essential LGBTQ+ culture through conversations about films, music, literature, theatre, and art that shape queer lives and experiences. If you enjoy thoughtful discussions about LGBTQ+ culture, identity, and storytelling, consider liking the video, sharing your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to the Chaps Out channel for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. Please rate & review, it helps the podcast reach the people who may need to hear it. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ #LGBTQ #ComingOut #PrayersForBobby #GayChristian #queerculture #irish #laterinlife Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe

    7 min
  2. Coming Out at 35: Tyrone Richardson Best | CHAPS OUT

    5 DAYS AGO

    Coming Out at 35: Tyrone Richardson Best | CHAPS OUT

    Content warning: this episode includes discussion of religious rejection, conversion therapy, family estrangement, and mental health struggles including suicidal thoughts. If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care. In this powerful episode of Chaps Out, Grant speaks with Tyrone Richardson Best, who shares his story publicly for the very first time. Growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and deeply embedded in a strict evangelical church community, Tyrone spent years suppressing his sexuality- including a 10 and a half year marriage and undergoing so-called “conversion therapy” in an attempt to change who he was. When he finally came out at 35, the consequences were immediate and devastating: the loss of his church, his family relationships, and most of his social network overnight. In this deeply honest conversation, Tyrone reflects on faith, identity, resilience, and the long journey of rebuilding a life after rejection- and why supporting men to talk openly about their experiences matters so much to him today. Chaps Out is a UK-based podcast giving voice to perspectives you don’t often hear. We provide relatable, uplifting, and positive conversations that offer encouragement, affirmation, and support for anyone on the journey of coming out, while celebrating and supporting bisexual and gay men. Subscribe to Chaps Out for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. Please rate & review, it helps the podcast reach the people who may need to hear it. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ Don’t miss our companion podcast, CHAPS OUT CULTURE, where guests recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ inspired art, music, literature, film, theatre, and TV. #ChapsOut #podcast #uk #British #Men #comingout #LaterInLife #lgbtq #mentalwellness #LGBTQPodcast #GayMen #ComingOutLaterInLife #AuthenticLiving Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe

    1 hr
  3. Coming Out at 55: Rob E | CHAPS OUT

    15 MAR

    Coming Out at 55: Rob E | CHAPS OUT

    This podcast for men explores coming out later in life, midlife sexuality, and men’s mental health. If you're questioning your sexuality or navigating a major life transition, this conversation is for you.In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by Rob, a 66-year-old Bristol resident who came out later in life and speaks with warmth, honesty and humour about what it really means to finally live as yourself. Born and bred in Preston and raised in a very different era, Rob reflects on decades of repression, fear and invisibility before deciding at 55 that “life is short” and it was time to stop hiding. The conversation covers later-life coming out, men’s mental wellbeing, relationships, sexual confidence and learning to be bold without shame. Rob speaks candidly about sexual health, responsibility and education, discussing regular testing, PrEP, and how ignorance around HIV and AIDS shaped his earlier fears. Visiting sexual health clinics, he says, is simply “a responsible thing to do”, and part of caring for yourself and others.This is a thoughtful, funny and deeply human conversation about older gay love, missed time, second chances and self-acceptance. It’s an episode for anyone who has ever felt unsure, or afraid to take that first step – and a reminder that it’s never too late to say, “now I am what I want to be.” This episode is for anyone quietly questioning who they are, caught between fear and honesty, or wondering whether it’s ever too late to truly live as themselves. Chaps Out is a UK-based podcast giving voice to perspectives you don’t often hear. We provide relatable, uplifting, and positive conversations that offer encouragement, affirmation, and support for anyone on the journey of coming out, while celebrating and supporting bisexual and gay men. Don’t miss our companion podcast, CHAPS OUT CULTURE, where guests recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ inspired art, music, literature, film, theatre, and TV. Subscribe to Chaps Out for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ #ChapsOut #podcast #uk #British #Men #comingout #LaterInLife #lgbtq #mentalwellness #LGBTQPodcast #GayMen #ComingOutLaterInLife #AuthenticLiving Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe

    47 min
  4. Chaps Out Culture: Martin Walker recommends...

    13 MAR · BONUS

    Chaps Out Culture: Martin Walker recommends...

    In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott is joined again by #ChapsOut guest Martin Walker. Martin shares the queer films that hit him hardest- especially watching Angels in America while still deep in the closet. He talks about how it felt to see AIDS, fear, love and identity play out on screen before he was ready to face his own truth. From the dark intensity of Cruising to the joy and chaos of The Birdcage, this is an honest conversation about being drawn to stories you don’t fully understand yet. Sometimes art figures you out before you figure yourself out. If you care about queer culture, LGBTQ+ history, thoughtful conversation, and rediscovering overlooked gems, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Chaps Out to stay up to date and join the conversation. And if you’d like to support the podcast- helping cover running costs and keep these stories and voices being heard- you can do so at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod or https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ #chapsout #ChapsOutCulture#gaypodcaster #lgbtqpodcast #queerpodcast #gayculture #queerculture #lgbtqvoices #queerstories #gaylifestyle #comingoutjourney #closeted #queeridentity #lgbtqhistory #queercinema #queerfilm #lgbtqfilm #AngelsInAmerica#TheBirdcage#CruisingFilm#AIDSCrisis#queerstorytelling #podcastrecommendation Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe

    11 min
  5. Coming Out at 33: Martin Walker | CHAPS OUT

    10 MAR

    Coming Out at 33: Martin Walker | CHAPS OUT

    In this episode of the Chaps Out podcast, host Grant Philpott is joined by guest Martin Walker who shares his Coming Out story- from his career at the Department for Work and Pensions to reinventing himself in his thirties as a film and TV location manager, briefly touching on his recent work including the BBC hit Amandaland. At the heart of the conversation, though, is Martin’s deeply personal story of coming out at 33- a decision that cost him his relationship with his mum for a time, but ultimately led to a stronger, more honest bond. He reflects on growing up in 80s and 90s Yorkshire under Section 28, navigating the rave scene as a form of distraction, and the quiet loneliness that eventually pushed him to face the truth. With refreshing honesty, he talks about fear, family rejection, self-acceptance, and the relief that followed finally living openly. It’s a candid, moving discussion about identity, resilience, and why, despite the risks, choosing yourself is always worth it. Chaps Out is a UK-based podcast giving voice to perspectives you don’t often hear. We provide relatable, uplifting, and positive conversations that offer encouragement, affirmation, and support for anyone on the journey of coming out, while celebrating and supporting bisexual and gay men. Subscribe to Chaps Out for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. Please rate & review, it helps the podcast reach the people who may need to hear it. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ Don’t miss our companion podcast, CHAPS OUT CULTURE, where guests recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ inspired art, music, literature, film, theatre, and TV. #ChapsOut #podcast #uk #British #Men #comingout #LaterInLife #lgbtq #mentalwellness #LGBTQPodcast #GayMen #ComingOutLaterInLife #AuthenticLiving Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min
  6. Chaps Out Culture: Adrian Smoothy recommends...Dating Amber and more

    6 MAR · BONUS

    Chaps Out Culture: Adrian Smoothy recommends...Dating Amber and more

    In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, the companion podcast to Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined again by guest Adrian Smoothy to explore queer stories and sounds that resonate. Adrian recommends the Irish coming-of-age film Dating Amber, a funny and heartfelt story about a gay teen and a lesbian teen who fake a relationship to survive the pressures of small-town expectations, capturing the raw fear of choosing between fitting in and being yourself. He also dives into the unexpected global impact of the hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, by celebrating the standout version of “All the Things She Said”, then rounding things off with upbeat remixes that re-imagine older tracks for new audiences, this episode is a joyful celebration of queer culture, from indie film to dance floor anthems via cult TV. If you’re passionate about queer culture, LGBTQ+ history, meaningful conversations, or uncovering hidden cultural treasures, this episode is made for you. Subscribe to Chaps Out to catch new episodes and be part of these vital discussions. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ #ChapsOutCulture #queerculture #lgbtqfilm #chapsout #DatingAmber#HeatedRivalry #QueerTV #lgbtqpodcast #GayRomance #lgbtqstories #allthethingsshesaid #GayLoveStory #lgbtqcommunity Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe

    10 min
  7. Coming Out at 27: Adrian Smoothy | CHAPS OUT

    3 MAR

    Coming Out at 27: Adrian Smoothy | CHAPS OUT

    In this episode of Chaps Out, Grant Philpott speaks with Adrian Smoothy, a 57-year-old software consultant from Kent, about coming out later in life and the long road to living authentically. Growing up with no language or visible role models for being gay- and shaped by the fear-driven messaging of the 80s and 90s- Adrian stayed closeted into his late twenties, only coming out after moving to the United States and finally saying the words out loud to his boss following the sudden death of his father. He reflects on family expectations, internalised shame, briefly joining the armed forces when being gay could end your career, and the exhausting habit of constantly “reading the room.” But this is also a story of joy and second chances, from meeting his husband by chance at Gatwick Airport to embracing Pride, gay nightlife, and a life that feels honest at last. Thoughtful, funny and deeply reassuring, Adrian’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to come out, that labels aren’t always simple, and that things can get better with time. Chaps Out is a UK-based podcast giving voice to perspectives you don’t often hear. We provide relatable, uplifting, and positive conversations that offer encouragement, affirmation, and support for anyone on the journey of coming out, while celebrating and supporting bisexual and gay men. Subscribe to Chaps Out for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. Please rate & review, it helps the podcast reach the people who may need to hear it. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ Don’t miss our companion podcast, CHAPS OUT CULTURE, where guests recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ inspired art, music, literature, film, theatre, and TV. #ChapsOut #podcast #uk #British #Men #comingout #LaterInLife #lgbtq #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #LGBTQPodcast #GayMen #AuthenticLiving Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  8. Chaps Out Culture: Peter Roberts recommends...

    27 FEB · BONUS

    Chaps Out Culture: Peter Roberts recommends...

    In this episode of Chaps Out Culture, host Grant Philpott is joined by #ChapsOut guest Peter Roberts to discuss LGBTQIA+ TV, film and literature.Peter shares his thoughts on Heartstopper, Maurice, Beautiful Thing and Were the World Mine. The conversation also covers the French film Juste une question d'amour (Just a Question of Love). He emphasises the draw of romance, emotional connection, and representation in queer storytelling, as well as the publishing work of Pop'n'Olly who provide inclusive books to schools. www.popnolly.com This episode centres on one idea: it’s just a question of love. If you’re passionate about queer culture, LGBTQ+ history, meaningful conversations, or uncovering hidden cultural treasures, this episode is made for you. Subscribe to Chaps Out to catch new episodes to be part of these vital discussions and please rate and review, it helps the podcast reach the people who may need to hear it. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ #culture #lgbtq #podcast #uk #british #men #queerculture #ChapsOut #popnolly Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe

    12 min
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UK-based podcast where men share their stories of coming out later-in-life. chapsoutpod.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Men Coming Out Later in Life
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © ChapsOutPod
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    Chaps Out