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Graeme is talking to Shivani Dave on the morning after the Manchester and London vigils following the horrific killing of Brianna Ghey in Warrington. The media and political landscape has become more transphobic than ever, we discuss the implications for the LGBTQ+ community. We also talk about the importance of keeping your cool when dealing with transphobia after Shivani’s recent appearances on Good Morning Britain and Talk Radio / Talk TV. Shivani is a Gen Z journalist, broadcaster, and physicist. They provide a youth audience with impartial news for a world that isn't via @OpenlyNews on TikTok for the Thompson Reuters Foundation....

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DRUGS REFERENCES SOME PEOPLE IN RECOVERY MAY FIND TRIGGERING. Greg Owen has been called "one of the U.K.’s most vocal proponents of PrEP", describing himself as the "poster boy for PrEP in the UK". He is the PREP lead for Terrence Higgins Trust and talks frankly about the issues surrounding PREP, being HIV positive and issues surrounding chemsex. But did you know that Greg found out about PREP initially during his party days from a meth dealer at a sex party? Leading HIV researchers credit Greg and his campaign being a major force in the massive reduction in...

On this episode Graeme Smith catches up with the founder of iwantprepnow.co.uk and PREP lead for national UK HIV charity, Terrence Higgins Trust, Greg Owen.Greg is unique .... born in Belfast in the 80's he moved to London to study dance and drama... he like many of us has talked frankly about doing sex work and his experiences of chemsex.In fact... HIV researcher Sheena McCormack credits him with helping decrease the number of HIV diagnoses in the UK. From 2015–2016, the number of new diagnoses in London had decreased by 40%, while around the UK it was decreased by around a third....

Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas has settled a legal dispute with an ex-partner who accused him of "deceptively" transmitting HIV to him.Ian Baum alleged Mr Thomas hid his HIV status and "failed to take reasonable care" to ensure he did not pass it on.The former British and Irish Lion said he had settled the case for £75,000 plus costs, but it was not an admission of liability or guilt.The reaction in the media and the comments on social media have been devastating for the mental health of people living with HIV, already too often marginalised and treated with suspicion. In...

We gather the facts and consider the implications of the standoff between the Scottish and the UK Government over trans rights.After 5 years of consultations, the Scottish government set about updating their gender recognition laws and a coalition of Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP, The Greens and The Scottish Labour Party recently passed the Gender recognition act. The vote in the Scottish parliament was decisive  88 for, 33 against, 4 abstained, 4 no vote. This was a clear message that these changes had a majority in the Scottish parliament.In London... this Scottish reform bill was viewed as a big problem. But the UK...

After the boxer Chris Eubank Jnr was on the receiving end of what sounded a lot like homophobic abuse from the boxer Liam Smith we listen to the exchange in full and talk about what happened. Is mens sport intrinsically homophobic?Are LGBTQ+ people often on the receiving end of this kind of dog whistle/ teenage boy banter?Graeme is joined by LGBTQ+ activist and radio producer Calum McFabulous to talk this through.Everything you do online is tracked, fix it in two minutes, get up to 75% off NordVPN on outcastworld.net-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This helps us become easier to discover. Please take time to rate the...

Right now it's trans people being vilified by the right wing press and government around the world. But beware, it could be you on the menu next in the culture wars. Maybe the real enemy is toxic masculinity?Another talk with Graeme Smith and Steven John.Everything you do online is tracked, fix it in two minutes, get up to 75% off NordVPN on outcastworld.net-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This helps us become easier to discover. Please take time to rate the show and if you're enjoying the podcast then take time to comment about it wherever you listen.//// Check us on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram @thisisoutcastworld...

Topher is the PR Brand Manager at Clonezone and a bit of a star on social media and more recently on TV sex documentaries. He gives sex and relationship advice to his Only Fans followers as well as making adult content and advising on the latest sex tech to consumers. He also gives advice to LGBTQ+ sex toy manufacturers in the development of new products. He's never happier than when he's replying to people's problems or dishing out sex advice or helping with problems.We're getting the lowdown on what the best sex tech there is out there right now for...

Diversity and DEI in most organisations is seen as a nice to have, but more and more research shows that it creates more successful and profitable organisations. Steven John continues to talk about DEI and it's practical applications.Also how is the Conservative party one of the most diverse parties in UK politics, whilst not appearing to actively support progressive policies around the rights of women and monitories?featuring Graeme Smith and Steven John.Everything you do online is tracked, fix it in two minutes, get up to 75% off NordVPN on outcastworld.net-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This helps us become easier to discover. Please take time to...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS CONTENT SOME PEOPLE WILL FIND DISTURBING.After the last episode of OUTCAST UK we had to turn off comments on our George Floyd chat after the video got the attention of people on Tik Tok denying that it was a murder and making baseless claims to discredit the victim and the family. We made this bonus episode to comment on this initially.Then it became important to also bare witness to the latest act of police violence against people of colour. In the United States,  LA Police repeatedly tasered Keenan Anderson, an unarmed black man who later died...