Matt Terry "The reason why I'm so good today is because I just get to be me"

Nigel's guest today is Matt Terry. Matt is a singer, songwriter and performer who won the TV talent show The X Factor in 2016. His singing career after the show resulted in a top three single, a top 30 album and working with stars like Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul but his time in the spotlight was short-lived and peppered with fear that his hidden sexuality would be revealed to the world. Matt has always known that he was queer but for many years kept it secret from everyone due to his own insecurities and internalised fears. He came out publicly in 2024 with the beautiful self-penned track His Car and is now making fabulous new music that the world needs to hear.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.

Nigel's guest today is Amanda Barrie. English actress Amanda is simply an icon of the entertainment world. She has worked with virtually every great name in UK showbusiness whether it be on stage or screen. She is most famous as Cleopatra in Carry On Cleo, Alma in Coronation Street and Bev in Bad Girls. Amanda is now 90 and happily married to the woman of her dreams, but her journey to find her true self and be comfortable in her openness about her sexuality has been a long time coming and something she writes about beautifully in her book, I’m Still Here, My 90 Years. She is a true legend.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.

Nigel's guest today is Ranj Singh, or Dr Ranj as he is known to his many fans and followers. Ranj is a doctor, TV presenter, columnist and author who uses his voice to educate and inspire. Ranj is queer and the journey he has taken to become the man we see today has included sadness, religion, family pressure and heartache. But Ranj has found happiness and by sharing his wealth of kindness and love has become one of the UK’s most loved celebrities, having dazzled on both screen and stage. 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.

Nigel's guest today is Jodie Harsh. Jodie is an international DJ, drag sensation, promoter, music producer and recording star with tracks like My House, Good Time and Never Knew (L.O.V.E.). She is now an author too. Her book You Had To Be There is a glorious memoir of her odyssey through the queer clubland of noughties London, one night at a time. Having arrived in London at the age of fifteen, Jodie went on to become one of London clubland’s leading figures, sampling all that it had to offer, from celebrity hang outs through to addiction. She knew what she wanted and was determined to get it.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.

Nigel's guest today is Kate Pierson. Kate is one of the founding members of the legendary group The B-52s, who have entertained the world for decades with songs like Planet Claire, Wig, Roam, Love Shack and the ground-breaking Rock Lobster. The band became one of the biggest breakthrough successes from the US underground music scene in the late 1970s bringing their unique style of quirky, fun, camp, kitsch music to the world. Music to dance to and love, all featuring Kate’s unique vocals. Kate is a bisexual woman now making great solo music too with her album Radios and Rainbows bringing her even more fans.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.

Nigel's guest today is David Hoyle. David is a hugely talented performance artist, cabaret star, singer, actor, comedian and film director who has been performing onstage and entertaining adoring audiences for decades. In short he is something of a legend. Back in the early 90s he was The Divine David – an ‘anti drag queen’ – that saw his star shine bright and gain exposure in the mainstream. But David withdrew from the spotlight and lived recluse-like for a while. It was something he needed to do for his mental health and for his own safety. He is unique in all he does and always strives to both entertain and educate with his artistry.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.

Nigel's guest today is Daniel Lustig-Webb. Daniel is best known for his five years on TV’s Gogglebox alongside his then husband, Stephen. Since leaving the show Daniel has used his voice to talk about issues he truly cares about, such as deafness, which he has lived with since a child, anti-bullying and LGBTQ+ rights. Working as a professional hairdresser and L’Oreal colour specialist, newly-divorced Daniel is entering into his 50s with a new zest for life, embracing fitness and challenging himself to scale Mount Kilimanjaro.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.

Nigel's guest today is Jake Graf. Jake is an actor, screenwriter, director and transgender rights activist. Jake knew he was born in the wrong body at an early age, telling his family that he knew he was destined to change. His journey is one that saw him live life a lesbian while hiding what he really knew deep down. It also saw him turn to addiction. But he turned his life around. These days the man who once felt that he was the only person in the world who felt as he did is a strong, proud trans man, married to wife Hannah and father to two gorgeous children. He and Hannah use their voices to educate and fight injustice.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.

Nigel's guest today is Samantha Fox. Samantha has been a celebrity since she first graced the pages of The Sun newspaper back in 1983 as a Page 3 girl. Her success as a glamour model saw her become one of the most photographed and talked about women in the world and led onto a hugely successful pop music career with hits like Touch Me, Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me), Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now and Naughty Girls (Need Love Too) amassing millions of sales around the globe. Despite being a pin-up to a generation of red-blooded men and having a huge male fanbase, in 2003 Samantha came out as a gay woman. She knew it was the right move. Still performing gigs, she is happily married to her wife, Linda, and plotting new music while her fabulous back catalogue gets all kinds of funky reissues.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.

Nigel's guest today is Frankie Grande. Frankie is an unapologetically queer and hugely talented performer who has recently released his debut album Hotel Rock Bottom. It’s an album that tells a tale of his struggles with addiction to alcohol and drugs, his rock bottom moment, and how he has bounced back to a place where he is happier, queerer and more positive about life than ever before. On stage he is electric, whether it’s performing in a theatre production or dazzling with his dance routines. This is his time.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.