A Gay Old Time

Luke Prokop "I was tired of lying about everything " 01.07.2026 46mnt

Nigel's guest today is Luke Prokop. Luke is a professional ice hockey star and the subject of the riveting new documentary The Hockey Player. Luke has always been destined to shine in the hyper masculine and hyper brutal world of ice hockey as it has been his passion since he was a child. But in 2021 Luke became the first player under contract with an NHL team to come out as gay. It was a tough decision but one he knew he had to make for his own sanity. With the spotlight shining brightly on his sport due to the massive success of Heated Rivalry, his story of courage and authenticity has never been more inspirational.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Beard "I came out of the womb with a feather boa" 24.06.2026 59mnt

Nigel's guest today is Danny Beard. Danny is one of the UK’s most seasoned drag stars having moved into the spotlight of fame as winner of Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Danny has proved to be a total all-rounder in the fields of entertainment ever since wowing in concerts with their voice, on stage with their acting and on television with their presenting. They do it all, and they do it all incredibly well. Danny has come a long way since their initial days of starting drag and trying to find their place within the queer community. This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Robert Young "There was a tonne of self-loathing going on" 17.06.2026 1j 11mnt

Nigel's guest today is Craig Robert Young. Craig is an actor based in Los Angeles who has made countless appearance on stage and screen, including his latest venture Wannabe: All Washed Up about a former 90’s teen pop star. Strangely enough, that is what Craig used to be as a member of the neon-bright pop group Deuce whose hits included Call It Love, I Need You and the anthemic On The Bible. Craig is a gay man who hid his sexuality during his time in the band and has also at times wished that he wasn’t gay. This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Cain "A boy who played with the girls was a freak of nature" 10.06.2026 1j 3mnt

Nigel's guest today is Matt Cain. Matt is a shining light in the LGBTQ+ world and has been for many years. His impressive CV has included being Channel 4 News’ first ever Culture Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the UK’s biggest selling magazine for gay men, Attitude. He is an ambassador for many queer charities and was awarded an MBE for services to LGBTQ+ culture in 2025. As an author he has penned many novels, his latest being The Castle Of Stories published through independent publishers, Pansy, a company Matt has set up with his husband specialising in queer books by queer authors for all readers.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jujubee "I have enough and I am enough" 03.06.2026 59mnt

Nigel's guest today is Jujubee. Drag legend Jujubee rose to fame as a contestant on Season 2 of Drag Race USA and since then has featured on further All Star seasons and also on …Vs The World. She is one of the most loved queens in the world and has successfully spread her wings into the worlds of music, with her latest EP Mess For You, and into movies with her starring role in Stop That Train. She and busier than ever and grateful for all that keeps coming her way. This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Thomas "For the first time in my life I was on a rugby field being honest" 27.05.2026 1j 26mnt

Nigel's guest today is Gareth Thomas. Gareth made history as the first active professional rugby player to come out as gay. Nicknamed “Alfie” Gareth excelled in the sport and captained his home country, Wales, on countless occasions. Gareth came out in 2009 and the following year was voted the most influential gay person in the UK. In 2019 he revealed online that he is HIV+ and has campaigned tirelessly since then to end the stigma surrounding the condition with his work at Tackle HIV. He is also currently fronting a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of chemsex and drug misuse within the LGBTQIA+ community. This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Savage "It's really important we remember we're stronger as a community" 20.05.2026 1j 5mnt

Nigel's guest today is Sarah Savage. Sarah is co-founder of Trans Pride Brighton, the UK’s first Trans Pride event which she launched in 2013. Since then she has been instrumental in helping other Trans Prides take shape and shine as they deserve. She is an inspirational speaker for her community and also the author of many books for both children and adults featuring trans stories. She was also one of the stars of the ground-breaking TV show My Transexual Summer. Sarah is an incredible pansexual trans woman.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heidi N Closet "Coming out. That's the gag. I never really did" 13.05.2026 45mnt

Nigel's guest today is Heidi N Closet. Drag star Heidi came to fame on the twelfth season of Rupaul’s Drag Race where she became an instant fam favourite and was voted Miss Congeniality. She returned to the franchise on All Stars 8 but withdrew from the show for the sake of her mental health and wellbeing. She is now a much in demand queen appearing on many TV shows and stages around the world, but it was not that long ago that Heidi was living in poverty and wondering where the next payday was coming from.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Rasmussen "I became a bit hidden...but I couldn't hide my gayness" 25.04.2026 1j 4mnt

Nigel's guest today is singer Tom Rasmussen. Tom is non-binary and is known for their incredible singing voice, their former drag life as Crystal Rasmussen and for their want to be authentic in everything they do. Their two albums Body Building and Live Wire have earnt them a huge fanbase. With new music on the horizon and a tour to celebrate the queer joy of the legendary Bronski Beat album The Age of Consent, Tom is busier than ever and ready to deliver their artistry in their own unique way. This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheryl The Queen "I just had to stand there, stand proud and be me" 08.04.2026 1j 3mnt

Nigel's guest today is Cheryl The Queen. Cheryl is a drag sensation who since her appearance on the debut season of Drag Race UK has become one of the most loved queens out there. She is the Essex diva that everyone adores. Loud, proud and joyous, Cheryl is the dictionary definition of fun. Cheryl is a self-confessed people pleaser but her journey to where she is today has not always been a happy one and at times she has felt lost about what to do next. But now she’s ridin’ high, lovin’ life and serving big diva energy.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlos Gu "I know how much I connect with my own heart" 01.04.2026 53mnt

Nigel's guest today is Carlos Gu. Strictly champion Carlos has dazzled professionally on the dancefloor for many years and has been part of the iconic Strictly Come Dancing family since 2022. He became the first openly gay and the first Asian dancer to win the show. Originally from China where he grew up hiding his sexuality, he moved to the UK to be free, authentic and to express his real self in a way that he couldn’t do back in China. He also taught himself English by watching Downton Abbey and is obsessed with the royal family.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owain Wyn Evans "If you can do something and make a difference just by being you that's amazing" 25.03.2026 1j 4mnt

Nigel's guest today is Owain Wyn Evans. As a TV personality, Owain has been a regular on UK shows like The One Show, Homes Under The Hammer and BBC Breakfast. He also hosts the early breakfast show on Radio 2. Owain is famous as the most beautifully flamboyant weather host on British TV and his legendary drag-inspired weather forecast to celebrate International Drag Day is television gold. He grew up in a village in Wales where being his authentic queer self was not always an easy thing to deal with or share with those around him. This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ana Matronic "I was mad at the world for not being fully accepting of everybody's authenticity" 11.03.2026 1j 6mnt

Nigel's guest today is Ana Matronic. Ana is a beautiful cocktail of talent – a DJ, performer, TV and podcast host, one of the founding members of the Scissor Sisters and a historian for The Ice Palace, the longest continually running LGBTQIA+ nightclub in the world. Whether it’s dance, disco, divas or days gone by, Ana knows all. Her podcast Good Time Sallies is a celebration of badass babes and queens on the scene. Whether it’s musical collaborations or unique dance nights like her baby, Queerdo, Ana is an inspiration. She describes herself as pansexual and demisexual.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Archuleta "I didn't know that I could feel this love for myself" 18.02.2026 56mnt

Nigel's guest today is David Archuleta. Singer David rose to national fame in 2008 as the runner-up on American Idol when he was just seventeen, captivating millions with his angelic voice. Behind the scenes, however, he was struggling with a truth he feared would destroy everything: he was attracted to men. David was also a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. The two things clashed brutally leading to shame, worthlessness and wanting to take his own life. Now a beautifully open queer man, his book Devout – Losing My Faith To Find Myself details the journey he has had to take to juggle his faith, fame and identity. It is a phenomenal and powerful read. This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Tatchell "I hope I'm still shaking a protest placard in my nineties" 11.02.2026 1j 15mnt

Nigel's guest today is Peter Tatchell. Peter is quite simply one of the most important figures in the queer community. He has been campaigning for human rights, democracy, LGBT+ freedom and global justice since 1967. Fearless in his protests, Peter has been responsible for being part of some of the most pivotal and beneficial changes the queer community has seen in recent times. Introducing Prides, fighting HIV stigma, the legalisation of same-sex marriage…the list goes on and Peter, now in his seventies, has no intention of stopping his fight any time soon. He is a true icon.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sapphira Cristál "I've pretty much been pansexual since I was four years old" 04.02.2026 1j 11mnt

Nigel's guest today is Sapphira Cristál. Sapphira is a drag sensation who the world fell in love with when she was runner-up and Miss Congeniality on Season 16 of Rupaul’s Drag Race US. She is also a classically trained opera singer, a multi-award-winning pageant queen and a stand up comedy star too with her fantastic show One Slue Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. She identifies as pansexual, polyamorous and non-binary and in her own words “loves people”. Her journey to where she is today is one she is deeply proud of, and rightly so.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Brocklebank "As a gay man in the public eye I've had some beautiful moments" 21.01.2026 1j 22mnt

Nigel's guest today is Daniel Brocklebank. Daniel is an actor of stage and screen who is known to millions through his work on TV shows like Emmerdale and Coronation Street. He recently left the Street and his role of Billy Mayhew having portrayed him since 2014. His cinematic work has included high profile smashes like Shakespeare In Love and The Hole and his extensive theatre work covers everything from Young Frankenstein through to treading the boards with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Daniel is a gay man who has always been authentic to the person he has always known he is. Sometimes in a world that tells him not to be.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikk Mager "I let my demons get in the way" 17.12.2025 1j 16mnt

Nigel's guest today is Nikk Mager. Nikk is a singer and songwriter who is known to many these days as one quarter of The Fizz, the Eurovision-winning band formerly known as Bucks Fizz. He is also known as a former member of boyband Phixx, who rose from the ashes of the TV show Popstars: The Rivals in the early noughties. While the band was enjoying success with songs like Hold On Me, Love Revolution and Wild Boys, Nikk was hiding his sexuality and terrified that his secret would destroy everything he had worked so hard to achieve. These days he is a gay man finding confidence in his own identity.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Martin "If I could have flicked a switch and woken up the next day a different gender..." 26.11.2025 1j 8mnt

Nigel's guest today is Charlie Martin. Charlie is a British professional racing driver and transgender rights activist. She is a trailblazer in the world of motorsport. She uses her platform to educate about inclusion in sport and raise awareness about trans issues. Her own personal journey has been a difficult one and even though she knew she was trans at an early age it wasn’t until she reached the age of thirty that she was finally able to follow her dreams and transition. Her dream now is to make LGBTQ+ history as the first transgender driver to compete in (and win) the iconic Le Mans race.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicky Doll "What I was called as an insult is now a superpower" 19.11.2025 1j 3mnt

Nigel's guest today is drag sensation Nicky Doll. Nicky is a French drag artiste, television star and musician. Since appearing on Season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Nicky has beautifully carved out a career of many ground-breaking successes. She expertly hosts Drag Race France, has her own queer travel show ready to go, has performed at the Paris Olympics and her latest album, Apollo Artemis is a dancefloor delight that the world needs to hear. She is simply magnifique!This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.