Gay Actually

Gay, Actually

Welcome to Gay Actually! The podcast where film fanatics Amber and Joyce talk about all aspects of LGBTQ+ film, TV and culture whilst having some laughs and rants along the way. Make sure to follow and leave us as review! You can also follow us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast and reach out at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com if you have any episode requests!

  1. 10/31/2025

    27. Honey Don't!

    Get your spooky cowboy hats ready because in this episode we travel to a random town in the middle of rural America to review Honey Don't - the second instalment of Ethan Coen's lesbian B-movie trilogy. Join us as we discuss what the heck this movie is actually about, if it's good lesbian representation and what on earth is Chris Evans doing here?! Content warning: Major plot spoilers start c. 20 minutes in Thanks as always for listening! Join us on this channel and sometimes over on the UK Film Review Podcast. You can also find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast This is an LGBTQ+ safe space - all are welcome! - Amber and Joyce x

    36 min

  2. 09/30/2025

    26. A Hot Girl Queer Summer Roundup!

    This one is a bit of a yapping session - tune in for 30-ish minutes of silliness, where we chat about what happened in the queer girly world over the summer of 2025. We highlight the Swarla engagement on Corrie (SORRY TOO SOON), Hunting Wives and whether or not we're brave enough to watch The Ultimatum: Queer Love... What do you want to hear from us next? If you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome - Amber and Joyce x

    29 min

  3. 08/15/2025

    25. Pitch Perfect IS a lesbian musical film

    Joyce really was ahead of her time with this one... In this episode, we delve into the lore of the Pitch Perfect films, from queerbaiting with Beca and Chloe, actresses coming out years later and just how non-essential those male characters were. Listen and enjoy! Where to watch: Netflix If you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome. - Amber and Joyce x

    49 min

  4. 06/27/2025

    24. Portrait of a Marriage

    Never heard of this one? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Explore the real-life romance between author Vita Sackville-West and Violet Trefusis via this 1990 BBC series - which we could only find on DVD! We discuss old-school lesbian drama, the realities of not being able to live freely and the blatant misogyny of the time. Content warning: Reference to sexual assault (Timestamp: 34.55-40.13 - if you want to skip) Where to watch: DVD, we also just found the series on Dailymotion If you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome. - Amber and Joyce x

    54 min

  5. 05/20/2025

    23. LGBTQ+ Representation in UK Soaps - A Brief History

    We're back! And we're talking about soap operas? Whether you're a fan or not, this is hopefully a very interesting discussion about how these TV shows have depicted queer people over the years - sparking social media conversations and landmark government debates. We hope you enjoy the episode - and let us know your thoughts! Follow us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast Content warning: Spoilers, soap opera-level drama Where to watch: UK TV or YouTube clips We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month (give or take!) If you are new to the podcast - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you. - Amber and Joyce x

    1h 30m

  6. 02/09/2025

    22. Fellow Travelers

    Happy 2025! This episode has taken a while to edit due to illness, but it's finally here! Enjoy our musings on Paramount+ miniseries FELLOW TRAVELERS, starring the glorious Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer. In this episode, we discuss the Communist 'Red Scare' of the 1950s, the Lavender Scare that impacted LGBTQ+ Americans and the fury the 70s and 80s surrounding disco, drugs, racial inequalities and HIV/AIDS. Content warning: adult themes, some small plot spoilers Where to watch: Paramount+ If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you. - Amber and Joyce x

    1h 7m

  7. 12/30/2024

    21. Carol - A Deep Dive Review

    To round off 2024 and for our final episode of the year, we discuss one of our all-time festive favourites - Carol, directed by Todd Haynes and starring Cate Blanchett (swoon). Join us as we speak about Carol and Therese's blooming queer romance, lesbians and trains and questions of space and place and embracing the journey. Thank you for supporting us in 2024 - we love you! Content warning: This episode contains spoilers Where to watch: Netflix If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you. Happy New Year! - Amber and Joyce x

    42 min

  8. 11/29/2024

    20. Fear Street Trilogy Review - Part 2

    We're back with an absolutely terrifying triology review today! Join us as we discuss the second half of Fear Street Part 2: 1978 and Fear Street Part 3: 1666. This is PART TWO of our review - for Part 1, find us over on the UK Film Review Podcast discussing how this story begins to unfold... Here, we speak about witchcraft, LGBTQ+ solidarity and a media sensation we like to call #DoesTheQueerLive Content warning: plot spoilers, depictions of violence/gore Where to watch these films: Netflix If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.

    1h 8m
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Welcome to Gay Actually! The podcast where film fanatics Amber and Joyce talk about all aspects of LGBTQ+ film, TV and culture whilst having some laughs and rants along the way. Make sure to follow and leave us as review! You can also follow us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast and reach out at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com if you have any episode requests!

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  • Creator
    Gay, Actually
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
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