A Gay and A NonGay

Crystal Hefner sheds light on her time at the infamous Playboy Mansion, from the glamour of the mansion to the shadows of manipulation, abuse and control.

James and Dan discuss Hugh Hefner's legacy and the dark underbelly of the Playboy empire. From the pressures of maintaining physical perfection to the emotional and financial exploitation.

Crystal shares her conflicting feelings about her relationship with Hefner and her eventual realisation of the toxic dynamics at play.

Crystal's journey highlights the importance of self-respect and empowerment in breaking free from abusive situations.

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James wants to talk about his love life but Dan has a lot of musings.

It's international pronouns day! Here's a few simple ways you can make our trans and non-binary family feel safe;

Include your pronouns in your social bios.

Share your pronouns on your email signature.

Respect peoples pronouns like you'd respect someone's name.

Pronouns are just pronouns not "preferred" pronouns.

Remember that some people don't have pronouns and just go by name.

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Pope Francis has endorsed gays! Or has he?

And we catch up with a listener who allegedly spills the tea on some allegedly gay priests, allegedly.

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James and Dan sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh to dive deep into his latest film, "All of Us Strangers." The movie explores the complexities of love, loneliness, and the queer experience, taking viewers on a journey through time and emotion. Andrew shares his insights into the creative process, discussing the challenges of revisiting his childhood home for the film's setting and the cathartic experience it brought.

As the conversation unfolds, the hosts touch on the unique ways queer individuals experience time, the nuanced portrayal of queer characters by queer actors, and the delicate balance between reality and fiction in storytelling. The hosts also explore the film's ending without giving away spoilers, delving into the profound themes of love, loss, and the ever-evolving nature of relationships.

With humor and candidness, the episode touches on the impact of queer cinema, the importance of representation, and Andrew's journey as a filmmaker navigating the intersections of personal and universal experiences. From memes about the film's enigmatic ending to challenging straight audiences with intimate gay scenes, the conversation covers it all.

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Ahead of Eurovision, and James co-hosting Denmark's official pre party Malmohagen, Australian comedian and actor Joel Creasey joins James and Dan on this week's episode.

Who will Joel be flirting with back stage at Eurovision? What was it like opening for Joan Rivers? And which Minogue sister would be amazing as a UK or Australian Eurovision entry?

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