4 episodes
Pride: Scotland’s March for Equality Bauer Media
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- Society & Culture
It’s an exciting time for the LGBT community in Scotland, as our country becomes the first in the world to introduce LGBTQ+ History into our curriculum, but things are still far from perfect. Join Micky Gavin and Grant Thomson as they talk about their experiences growing up gay in Scotland, talk to some amazing people from the LGBT community, and learn about the history, and future, of Pride in Scotland.
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What is Pride?
Growing up gay in Scotland. Micky and Grant reveal their coming out stories, awkward first kisses with girls, and discuss how Pride and the LGBT community has helped them embrace being themselves. In this episode they chat about their first Pride experiences, why they love it, and why it's needed, as well as giving an introduction to LGBT History. Special guests include record producer Colin Bell, plus organizers and hosts from Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh Prides.
If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please see ScotPridePodcast.co.uk for a list of amazing charities that can help.
Warning - This podcast contains some adult content. -
Why is Pride needed?
The mistreatment LGBT people can still face in Scotland. Micky and Grant discuss mental health problems in the community, and the reasons Pride is still very much needed in the world. Special guests include pop star Kim Petras, MP Patrick Harvie, record producer Colin Bell, and our very own George Bowie.
If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please see ScotPridePodcast.co.uk for a list of amazing charities that can help.
Warning - this podcast contains some adult content. -
The Future of Pride
A crash course on tribes in the gay community. In our final episode Grant discusses how the LGBT community can face discrimination when seeking healthcare, and celebrates Scotland being the first country in the world to introduce LGBT education into the curriculum. Special guests include Jordan Daly from Time for Inclusive Education, Stuart Duffy from the amazing charity Pink Saltire, and more voices from the LGBT community.
If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please see ScotPridePodcast.co.uk for a list of brilliant charities that can help.
Warning - This podcast contains some adult content. -
Trailer - Pride: Scotland’s March for Equality
Micky & Grant give you a preview of what to expect from Pride: Scotland’s March for Equality. Look out for the first episode, coming Friday 28th August!