Little Town Big Queeries Podcast

Little Town Big Queeries

BIG IRISH QUEERS IN A LITTLE IRISH TOWN From rural County Fermanagh comes a comedy podcast where queer life, Irish culture, pop culture, films, music, gossip, and small-town realities collide. This bold and hilarious pod aims to normalise queer conversations in rural Irish towns, creating space for honest chat, shared experiences, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join Billie Atkinson every fortnight to witness special guests, hot takes, sapphic chaos, oversharing, cultural commentary, and stories that prove you don’t have to live in a city to live loudly. Produced by Sons Delirium. Strong language, mature themes, and unapologetic behaviour. 16+.

  1. MY EX FROM HELL | How Do I Handle A Break-Up? | Storytime

    May 22

    MY EX FROM HELL | How Do I Handle A Break-Up? | Storytime

    Welcome to season 3 , episode 5 of Little Town Big Queeries! Join me your host, Billie A in another solo episode🔥 Today I dive into how breakups can affect yourself mentally as well as physically! I share anonymous heartbreaking breakup stories as well as my own chaotic break up tales where it results in a restraining order... I also go on abit of a tangent conspiracy theory against the PSNI & RUC and their “alleged” mistreatment towards women’s safety against violent men in NI... I also demonstrate some “practical magic” ritualistic techniques that may help you heal after a toxic breakup 💔 Previous guests also message in advice they had to share to viewers thanks to, Drag Queen Icon, Noeleen Beef, and Comedian's David Doherty-Jebb and Emer Maguire, as well as passing on my own advice and red flags I’ve picked up over the years 🚩 ⚠️CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of self-harm, suicide, toxic relationships, emotional abuse, grief, and difficult breakup experiences. Listener discretion is advised.⚠️ ⚠️ Please note: parts of this episode contain personal opinion, lived experience, community discussion, and research gathered from publicly available sources. Certain claims discussed may be alleged or disputed, and should not be treated as definitive fact.⚠️ ⛔️ALL STUNTS PERFORMED BY A TRAINED HEADER-PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT AT HOME⛔️ This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up. Viewer discretion is advised. The content is intended for 16+ audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers. Everything discussed in this episode is purely my own opinion from my own experiences. I like to make light of dark situations but if anything has affected you in this episode, Here are some services that can help: LIFELINE: Call: 0808 808 8000 Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000 SAMARITANS: 116 123 WOMENS AID: ANTRIM, BALLYMENA, CARRICKFERGUS, LARNE & NEWTOWNABBEY: 028 2563 2136 ARMAGH DOWN: 028 3025 0765 BELFAST & LISBURN: 028 9066 6049 CAUSEWAY & MID ULSTER: 0300 373 1055 FERMANAGH & OMAGH: 0288 2441 555 FOYLE: 028 7141 6800 NORTH DOWN & ARDS: 028 9127 3196 WOMENS FEDERATION: 028 9024 9041 DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE HELPLINE: 0808 802 1414 CARA - FRIEND: 028 9089 0202 THE RAINBOW PROJECT: 028 9031 9030 EMAIL: counselling@rainbow-project.org. SUPPORT THE POD! Following and giving this episode a rating and a comment would really be appreciated! Leave a comment or a DM on Insta to share your queeries! @ltbq_podcast TELL US A STORY 👀 Email: littletownbigqueeries@gmail.com

    1h 27m
  2. "WE HATE YOU JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE” | Being Legitness w/ Belfast Artist Icon, Becky McNeice

    May 2

    "WE HATE YOU JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE” | Being Legitness w/ Belfast Artist Icon, Becky McNeice

    What’s It Really Like to Be a Rising Female Artist? Welcome to season 3 , episode 4 of Little Town Big Queeries! Join your host, Billie A , with very special guest, Songwriter/Artist from Belfast, Becky McNeice 🔥 In this episode we get into Becky’s alternative style, her songwriting methods, her performances from Belfast to Estonia, her collaborations with many artists such as Young Spencer, what it’s like being a queer-female-upcoming Irish artist from Belfast, how mainstream male artists get away with with everything such as Justin timberlake and lastly promoting Becky’s banger new album, Popular Loner 2. Content Warning: This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up. Viewer discretion is advised. The content is intended for 16+ audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers. Everything discussed in this episode is purely my own opinion from my own experiences. I like to make light of dark situations but if anything has affected you in this episode, Here are some services that can help: LIFELINE: Call: 0808 808 8000 Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000 SAMARITANS: 116 123 WOMENS AID: ANTRIM, BALLYMENA, CARRICKFERGUS, LARNE & NEWTOWNABBEY: 028 2563 2136ARMAGH DOWN: 028 3025 0765BELFAST & LISBURN: 028 9066 6049CAUSEWAY & MID ULSTER: 0300 373 1055FERMANAGH & OMAGH: 0288 2441 555FOYLE: 028 7141 6800NORTH DOWN & ARDS: 028 9127 3196WOMENS FEDERATION: 028 9024 9041 DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE HELPLINE: 0808 802 1414 CARA - FRIEND: 028 9089 0202 THE RAINBOW PROJECT: 028 9031 9030 EMAIL: counselling@rainbow-project.org. Follow Becky NcNeice on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@becky_mcneice?_r=1&_t=ZN-960Hgm7kM34 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becky_mcneice?igsh=MTFoZzdlZjhjcnAyYQ== Check out her YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@beckymcneice8285?si=hOkUE_RILIz03wVJ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7edFE4o8Du2u5kmW93EY5f?si=diBaneF_SZKE8rga_-qxnw BUY TICKETS TO HER HEADLINE SHOW IN WHELANS BAR DUBLIN 18/06/26 https://www.ticketmaster.ie/becky-mcneice-dublin-18-06-2026/event/18006470ACA0C9EF?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARhxRBleHRuA2FlbQExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp6BAteaNAXyMRPdOHLBAXoDe2L6errBVYxT7XoLlelAwXEnXMLDzUzfazuZt_aem_6FeWcvDoPYvsy1RuWBBmEA SUPPORT THE POD! Subscribing and giving this episode a like would really be appreciated! Leave a comment or a DM on Insta to share your queeries! @ltbq_podcast

    1h 1m
  3. HOW A BISEXUAL, IRISH, CREATIVE OVERCAME IMPOSTER SYNDROME

    Apr 17

    HOW A BISEXUAL, IRISH, CREATIVE OVERCAME IMPOSTER SYNDROME

    Welcome to season 3 , episode 3 of Little Town Big Queeries! HOW DO I OVERCOME IMPOSTER SYNDROME? Join your host, Billie A, in another solo episode as I talk about IMPOSTER SYNDROME! The Imposter Syndrome or The Imposter Phenomenon is something most people experience in life. First coined and studied by two American Psychologists, Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes, it’s the experience of feeling like a fraud, that your success is a fluke, that you don’t belong in either your career or your identity itself. Chapters: ⁠00:00:00⁠ : INTRO 00:01:51 : THE HISTORY OF IMPOSTER SYNDROME 00:05:09 : IMPOSTER FROM CHILDHOOD? 00:06:47 : THE BROKEN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM 00:13:18 : CAREER & IDENTITY FRAUDSTER 00:15:04 : SEPARATING ART FROM THE ARTIST 00:20:13 : WHEN BILLIE MET KNEECAP 00:28:22 : IMPOSTER OF THE ROYALS (Princess Anne) 00:31:07 : THE BISEXUAL PHENOMENON 00:34:55 : ARE WE NOT IRISH ENOUGH? 00:40:22 : NOT GOOD AT BEING A WOMAN 00:44:25 : CONCLUSION & ADVICE 00:47:57 : OUTRO Content Warning: This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up. (Contains: Low self-esteem / self-hatred, Identity struggles, Explicit language) Email: ⁠littletownbigqueeries@gmail.com⁠ Google Forms: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_crGm0uD-VxFdWlM7xbG_v3jYcMCDaq6gC2QSuUw3bg/edit?usp=drivesdk⁠ SOCIALS: Youtube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LittleTownBigQueeries⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ltbq_podcast?igsh=MTA0NGFmYjZ6ZDB5ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠

    49 min
  4. INSIDE BELFAST'S LGBTQI+ POETRY SCENE W/ SAD DYKE POETRY NIGHT

    Apr 2

    INSIDE BELFAST'S LGBTQI+ POETRY SCENE W/ SAD DYKE POETRY NIGHT

    Welcome to season 3, episode 2 of Little Town Big Queeries! IS POETRY A HEALTHY OUTLET FOR COPING MENTAL HEALTH? Join your host, Billie A with special guest, Mal Farrell from LGBTQIA+ inclusive Poetry Group, Sad Dyke Poetry Night!Join us as we discuss how Sad Dyke's became a thing, what their typical night looks like, themes, welcomes all languages, especially Irish, their collaborations with Women of Colour Belfast & The Laugh Hole Comedy Club, how poetry can be a healthy outlet for coping with pure mental health & trauma, why supporting causes like The Trans Resource Centre, Trans Pride, Rainbow Refugees are important and their most memorable moments! Content Warning:This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up.discussion of suicide, addiction & sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised. The content is intended for 16+ audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers. Everything discussed in this episode is purely my own opinion from my own experiences.I like to make light of dark situations but if anything has affected you in this episode, Here are some services that can help: LIFELINE:Call: 0808 808 8000 Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000 SAMARITANS: 116 123 WOMENS AID: ANTRIM, BALLYMENA, CARRICKFERGUS, LARNE & NEWTOWNABBEY: 028 2563 2136 ARMAGH DOWN: 028 3025 0765 BELFAST & LISBURN: 028 9066 6049 CAUSEWAY & MID ULSTER: 0300 373 1055 FERMANAGH & OMAGH: 0288 2441 555 FOYLE: 028 7141 6800 NORTH DOWN & ARDS: 028 9127 3196 WOMENS FEDERATION: 028 9024 9041 DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE HELPLINE: 0808 802 1414 CARA - FRIEND: 028 9089 0202 THE RAINBOW PROJECT: 028 9031 9030 EMAIL: counselling@rainbow-project.org. SUPPORT THE POD! Subscribing and giving this episode a like would really be appreciated!Leave a comment or a DM on Insta to share your queeries! @ltbq_podcast FOLLOW SAD DYKE POETRY NIGHT IN INSTAGRAM TO KEEP UPDATED! @saddykepoetrynight

    32 min
  5. ICONIC IRISH WOMEN | PADDY'S DAY SPECIAL

    Apr 2

    ICONIC IRISH WOMEN | PADDY'S DAY SPECIAL

    Welcome back to season 3, episode 1 of Little Town Big Queeries! WHO ARE THE ICONIC WOMEN IN IRELAND'S HISTORY? Join your co-host, Billie A in this Paddy's Day Special. Today I dive into Irish Paganism, St. Patrick, Seasonal Festivals, Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington, Nell McCafferty, Countess Constance Markievicz, Eva Gore-Booth, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, Jenni Wyse Power, Kathleen Lynn, and a short discussion about the serious Femicide Epidemic plaguing in the North of Ireland right now as well as shining a light on the 29+ women who's lives were cut short, most by the hands of men. Content Warning: This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up. discussion of domestic abuse. Information referenced is sourced from publicly available online material. Viewer discretion is advised. The content is intended for 16+ audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers. Everything discussed in this episode is purely our my opinion from our my experiences. I like to make light of dark situations but if anything has affected you in this episode, Here are some services that can help: LIFELINE: Call: 0808 808 8000 Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000 SAMARITANS: 116 123 WOMENS AID: ANTRIM, BALLYMENA, CARRICKFERGUS, LARNE & NEWTOWNABBEY: 028 2563 2136 ARMAGH DOWN: 028 3025 0765 BELFAST & LISBURN: 028 9066 6049 CAUSEWAY & MID ULSTER: 0300 373 1055 FERMANAGH & OMAGH: 0288 2441 555 FOYLE: 028 7141 6800 NORTH DOWN & ARDS: 028 9127 3196 WOMENS FEDERATION: 028 9024 9041 DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE HELPLINE: 0808 802 1414 CARA - FRIEND: 028 9089 0202 EMERGENCY: 999 SUPPORT THE POD! Subscribing and giving this episode a like would really be appreciated! Leave a comment or a DM on Insta to share your queeries! @ltbq_podcast HAPPY PADDY'S DAY BE SAFE!

    23 min
  6. FROM LGBTQ+ SPORT INCLUSION TO DYKEWEAR | IS BASKETBALL THE MOST LESBIAN SPORT? W/ DYKESKETBALL

    Feb 4

    FROM LGBTQ+ SPORT INCLUSION TO DYKEWEAR | IS BASKETBALL THE MOST LESBIAN SPORT? W/ DYKESKETBALL

    Welcome back to season 2, episode 6 of Little Town Big Queeries! Join your queer co-host, Billie A, and our sixth special guests of season 2, Emer and Elly, Founders of the Belfast Dykesketball Basketball team. Dykesketball is an unofficial LGBTQ+ & FLINTA inclusive Basketball from Belfast that organises weekly sessions and meet-ups for active queer communities. Join in on the conversation as we discuss how Emer and Elly first came up with the idea of a sapphic/LGBTQ+ Basketball team, why they named it "Dykesketball", learning their team manifesto, how to care for non-binary and Trans players and keep them safe, their friendly tournament in Dublin, their thoughts on queer representation in sports, how can straight team mates support LGBTQ+ team mates, gossiping about the Supreme Court, if total. beginners can join, their project DYKEWEAR, their music video collab with Strange New Places, how to people join Dyksketball, and where they see themselves in 5 years time! Chapters: 00:00:00 : INTRO 00:01:31 : HOW DID YOU GET DYKESKETBALL STARTED 00:09:57 : PRE-GAME RITUALS / MANIFESTO 00:14:21 : SHAMROCK SIOGA DUBLIN TOURNAMENT 00:21:35 : QUEER REPRESENTATION IN SPORTS 00:24:03 : STRAIGHT TEAM MATE SUPPORT 00:27:51 : STEPS TO KEEP NON-BINARY & TRANS PLAYERS SAFE 00:29:48 : BAD JUDGEMENT FROM THE SUPREME COURT 00:34:23 : SKILLS TO GAIN FROM DYKESKETBALL 00:40:27 : CAN BEGINNERS JOIN? 00:47:59 : DYKEWEAR 00:54:43 : STRANGE NEW PLACES MUSIC VIDEO 00:56:46 : CHANGES FOR BASKETBALL CULTURE FOR QUEER ATHLETES 00:58:44 : HOW TO JOIN! 01:02:15 : WHERE IS DYKESKETBALL IN 5 YEARS TIME? 01:08:47 : QUESTIONS FOR THE POD 01:12:54 : OUTRO Content Warning: This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up.Viewer discretion is advised. The content is intended for 16+ audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers. Everything discussed in this episode is purely our own opinion from our own experiences. We like to make light of dark situations but if anything has affected you in this episode, Here are some services that can help: LIFELINE: Call: 0808 808 8000 Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000 WOMENS AID: NI: 0808 802 1414 ENGLAND & WALES: 0808 2000 247 SCOTLAND: 0800 027 1234 CARA - FRIEND: 028 9089 0202 SUPPORT THE GIRLS! Subscribing to us and giving our episode a like would really be appreciated!Leave us a comment or a DM on Insta to share your queeries! @ltbq_podcast GIVE DYKESKETBALL A FOLLOW ON THEIR INSTAGRAM TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THEIR EVENTS AND B-BALL SESSIONS! @dykesketball_ MAKE SURE TO SEE THEM ON THE 27TH JAN 2026

    1h 14m
  7. POKEMON & DRAG | #5 | WHO IS THE ONLY GAY IN CLOGHER VILLAGE? W/ SAINT OMEN

    Feb 4

    POKEMON & DRAG | #5 | WHO IS THE ONLY GAY IN CLOGHER VILLAGE? W/ SAINT OMEN

    Welcome back to season 2, episode 5 of Little Town Big Queeries! Join your queer co-hosts, Referee and Billie A, and our fifth special guest of season 2, Saint Omen. A local Drag Queen artist from Clogher who has also made a name of herself by performing in small town Enniskillen as well as the big city of Belfast! Join in on the conversation as we discuss how Saint first got started in drag, her different styles and personas, the differences between performing in small towns vs big cities, her challenges and proudest moments of drag, her experiences coming out in her tiny village, the importances of expressing yourself, her support from her mother and younger brother, her time in South West College, her advice for younger local queers and experiences using Grindr. Chapters: 00:00:00 : INTRO 00:03:08 : HOW SAINT OMEN GOT STARTED INTO DRAG 00:06:51 : HER FAVOURITE STYLES AND PERSONAS 00:08:20 : DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SMALL TOWN AND BIG CITY PERFORMANCES 00:10:37 : TONING DOWN PERFORMANCES 00:12:16 : HER CHALLENGES AND PROUDEST MOMENT PERFORMING DRAG 00:14:29 : TRANSFORMING INTO DRAG 00:15:14 : WHERE AND WHEN DID SHE LEARN MAKEUP SKILLS 00:16:39 : THE MISCONCEPTIONS OF DRAG 00:17:55 : IMPORTANCE OF EXPRESSING DRAG 00:21:32 : COMING OUT IN A SMALL IRISH VILLAGE 00:27:15 : SAINT OMENS WEE BROTHER 00:28:09 : LIVING IN BELFAST 00:30:00 : SWC EXPERIENCES 00:32:25 : SAINT OMEN IN 5 YEARS TIME 00:38:03 : SAINT OMENS UPCOMING SHOWS 00:41:26 : HER ADVICE FOR YOUNGER QUEERS 00:44:11 : QUESTIONS FOR THE POD 00:49:59 : GRINDR EXPERIENCES 00:54:10 : OUTRO Content Warning: This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up. Viewer discretion is advised. The content is intended for 16+ audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers. Everything discussed in this episode is purely our own opinion from our own experiences. We like to make light of dark situations but if anything has affected you in this episode, Here are some services that can help: LIFELINE: Call: 0808 808 8000 Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000 WOMENS AID: NI: 0808 802 1414 ENGLAND & WALES: 0808 2000 247 SCOTLAND: 0800 027 1234 CARA - FRIEND: 028 9089 0202* IF YOU PLAN TO MEET ANYONE ON GRINDR, PLEASE ENSURE TO KEEP FAMILY AND FRIENDS AWARE OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS BEFORE MEETING SOMEONE FOR A DATE! PLEASE KEEP YOURSELF SAFE!!* SUPPORT THE GIRLS! Subscribing to us and giving our episode a like would really be appreciated!Leave us a comment or a DM on Insta to share your queeries! @ltbq_podcast GIVE DRAG QUEEN ICON, SAINT OMEN A FOLLOW ON HER INSTAGRAM TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH HER EVENTS, SHOWS AND NEW LOOKS! - @theesaintomen

    56 min
  8. NORTH OF IRELAND IS FUNNIER! | #4 | CAN AUTISM, SINGING & GOOD CRAIC SHARE A STAGE? W/ EMER MAGUIRE

    Feb 4

    NORTH OF IRELAND IS FUNNIER! | #4 | CAN AUTISM, SINGING & GOOD CRAIC SHARE A STAGE? W/ EMER MAGUIRE

    Welcome back to season 2, episode 4 of Little Town Big Queeries! Join your queer co-host, Billie A, and our fourth special guest of season 2, singer and songwriter, science communicator and comedian, Emer Maguire! Join in on the conversation as we discuss how Emer got her sense of humour, interest in science and her musical talent! And how being from small town Strabane influenced her into becoming Irelands trailblazer comedian who represents autistic, neurodivergent and queer audiences! Chapters: 00:00:00 : INTRO 00:02:25 : HOW EMER GOT INTERESTED IN MUSIC & COMEDY 00:06:13 : HOW COMEDY, SCIENCE AND MUSIC CAN COEXIST 00:08:56 : SMALL TOWN STRABANE INFLUENCES 00:22:01 : MASTERS IN CLINICAL ANATOMY00:28:47 : SCIENCE AND STUFF WITH EMER 00:32:31 : SNOW PATROL APPROVED 00:37:56 : HOW HAS EMERS COMEDY SHOWS EVOLVED 00:45:11 : THE ESSENTIAL THREAD 00:50:03 : IS THE COMEDY INDUSTRY MORE NEURODIVERGENT AWARE 00:55:32 : EMER'S PLATFORM IS RESHAPING THE REPRESENTATION OF NORTH OF IRELAND PERFORMANCE CULTURE 01:03:18 : IRISH AUDIENCES VS AMERICAN AUDIENCES 01:09:09 : EMER MAGUIRE'S LEGACY 01:12:19 : EMER IS TRUE TO HER WORD 01:16:38 : OUTRO Content Warning: This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up. Viewer discretion is advised. The content is intended for 16+ audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers. Everything discussed in this episode is purely our own opinion from our own experiences. We like to make light of dark situations but if anything has affected you in this episode, Here are some services that can help: LIFELINE: Call: 0808 808 8000 Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000 WOMENS AID: NI: 0808 802 1414 ENGLAND & WALES: 0808 2000 247 SCOTLAND: 0800 027 1234 CARA - FRIEND: 028 9089 0202 SUPPORT THE GIRLS! Subscribing to us and giving our episode a like would really be appreciated! Leave us a comment or a DM on Insta to share your queeries! @ltbq_podcast GIVE EMER MAGUIRE A FOLLOW ON HER SOCIALS! @emermaguireoffical WATCH OUT FOR HER UPCOMING COMEDY SHOWS!ALSO GIVE HER NEW PODCAST, BIMBO AND BUTCH A SUBSCRIBE - ANYWHERE YOU GET PODCASTS! ⁠ ⁨@BimboandButchPodcast⁩ ⁠

    1h 19m
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BIG IRISH QUEERS IN A LITTLE IRISH TOWN From rural County Fermanagh comes a comedy podcast where queer life, Irish culture, pop culture, films, music, gossip, and small-town realities collide. This bold and hilarious pod aims to normalise queer conversations in rural Irish towns, creating space for honest chat, shared experiences, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join Billie Atkinson every fortnight to witness special guests, hot takes, sapphic chaos, oversharing, cultural commentary, and stories that prove you don’t have to live in a city to live loudly. Produced by Sons Delirium. Strong language, mature themes, and unapologetic behaviour. 16+.

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