A beginner's guide to a forty something gay man.

Hello again! This is a short pod to say howdy and explain what’s what in pod land. A Spring check in and some of the usual recommendations and thoughts on the future of the podcast and what lies ahead. Really for all the loyal listeners to say thanks and look to the future. I’m going to be a little busy in the months ahead but aim to be back in a new format in the autumn. Speak to you soon!

Episode 78. This episode is a round up and thoughts on this strange year. The 'sort of Christmassy episode'. Jump in and join me as a mini rant occurs! I aim to give my perspective on how we might spend Xmas and New year holidays. Thoughts of what's ahead. The usual recommendations and chats. 2021 Is just around the corner!

Episode 77. Here we are back in lockdown! This week is an update on what's happening with the podcast, where it's going and what's been happening whilst I'm back being a student! The usual chat, news and thoughts on ways to survive the next few weeks. I'm also asking you, dear listeners, to get involved in the pod. Listen to the end for the details. Meanwhile - take care, stay safe, stay sane and stay tuned!

Episode 76! This week I had the pleasure of chatting, again, to Rainbow Dad, Nicholas McInerny. We chat about the success of his podcast, the future for 'Rainbow Dads' and some of his work as a writer, including a play for Radio 4 starring Frances Barber. Nicolas is always a joy to chat with. Have a listen and let us brighten your day! Links below - http://www.mcinerny.co.uk https://twitter.com/nmcinerny https://twitter.com/Rainbowdads

The pod returns! This week I'm chatting to author, Rainbow Dad and one of the people working to launch the 'Queer Britain Museum', Mr David Ledain. David is a lovely gent with extremely interesting stories to tell, about life, loves and career. Now, a few books into his career, we discuss his process of writing and how the books came to be! David has recently released the book 'Having Gay Sex - a guide to homosexual sex.' and it's a great read. Regardless of who you are, and what you class yourself as, it's fun, full of insights into a wide array of gay men. All tastes are looked at with David talking to men from many varied backgrounds. Alongside being an author, David is working on the social media team behind the creation of the 'Queer Britain Museum'. so we talk about the ideas behind its creation. David is also a Bowie fan which cannot be ignored! If you want to jump past my catch up and straight into our chat go to about the 13 minutes mark. Enjoy.

Hello World! After a few weeks away, I wanted to drop in and see how everyone is doing. This week's podcast is a check-in and an update on what's been ticking over in my mind and in my home. A few Pandemic recommendations and a general natter about what's happening in our world, and, hopefully, a few words of distraction and comfort!! I promise normal(ish) service is on the way again soon. Thanks for your continued support dear listeners. Stay safe and happy.

Back once again (For the renegade master - thank you 1999 House music!) Episode 73. This week I'm taking stock of where we are in the middle of this madness that is called life in 2020. Musings on how I've been coping, how I've learnt to step away from the news and social media to keep my sanity. I chat on my thoughts on how I'm learning to adapt to the new normal. Everything from Sourdough Starter to Zoom calls to Boy George. Hopefully injecting some positive vibes to your week. Including my recommendations - including this song which feels like a bit of an anthem right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDTIJQ2h6XQ

This week is a catch up to what's been ticking over. In my head and my immediate world. This week has been a tough one. I discuss how we continue when the virus affects us at close quarters and people close to us. I let off a bit of steam but I also hope that this week's podcast to be a distraction from your own 'Lockdown story'. Stay well, stay safe and keep on trucking!

Here goes with another dose of London life currently. Truly hope you are all surviving and keeping positive in this very bizarre time. This week you get a bit of the normal bit of thoughts and chats. Keeping the podcast going and adding meditations every so often. I'll be putting these mini pods out every few days so keep tuning in. If you want to skip straight to the meditation it starts at about 12 mins and 30 secs in. Enjoy.

Hello. This week is a special podcast. Whilst the current world situation continues, I, like many others, find myself with an empty diary. I've found that listening to other people's versions of the situation to be extremely helpful and have decided that I would continue to share my podcast thoughts in real time. A lot of us find this a very testing period, as far as our mental health is concerned as much as anything, and I feel its's important to share, listen and be as helpful to one another as possible. To that end I have added my first ever Guided Mindfulness Meditation on to this episode. If you want to jump straight to the meditation it starts at about the 10 mins and 30 secs mark. It lasts roughly 12 mins and 30 secs. I will be releasing thoughts, meditations and musings every few days. Planning to get back to chatting with guests in the very near future. Thanks for listening. Let's keep each other grounded!