Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Presented by Ashley Byrne, Lewis Oakley and Samantha Baines. Produced by @mimproductions
Tue, April 08, 2025
Let us know your views now - text us here Sam, Ashley and Lewis take a deep breath about all the crazy happenings from America. How worried should the rest of the world be about developments in the White House? British TV writer Russell T Davies says he's noticed a change and an increase in hatred towards LGBTQ people. Chris, whose 48 from Nebraska in the States tells us his bisexual journey story - Chris works for the military. How's he coping with recent pronouncements from the Trump regime? Sam, Ashley and Lewis talk candidly about 'the trouble with straight men' after a queer woman said she's stopped dating heterosexual men. Would you consider polyamory? activist Zachary Zane says it's made him truly realise his bisexuality. But could Lewis, Sam, Ashley and Tom ever embrace being poly themselves? Bi actor and writer Tom Ward-Thomas joins Ashley to chat all things film, tv, theatre, radio - and this time books! Maurice, the coming of age gay EM Forster novel was made into a film with Hugh Grant, James Wilby and Rupert Graves. How much of it actually had a bi theme in reality? Bi author Sam Mills tells her bisexual journey story as she talks to Ashley about her new book 'Uneven' which charts the lives of 9 famous bi people through history starting with Oscar Wilde. The packed show concludes with another 'Ask a Bisexual'. If you have a question, do please drop us a line. Heads up - another Bisexual Brunch will be out soon including stories from Imogen in Guernsey and David in Belgium. And we've an episode discussing bisexual experience of dating apps coming up. If you'd like to be part of that discussion message us at info@madeinmanchester.tv OR contact us via the Fan Mail tab (text link above) on Buzzsprout. But remember to leave your contact details. Support the show
Sat, February 15, 2025
Let us know your views now - text us here Named the world's best bisexual podcast after research by Feedspot put Bisexual Brunch 6th in the globe's top 100 LGBT podcasts. A few days later the show was named number One LGBT podcast in the UK. The research criteria is based on relevance, authority, social media followers & freshness. This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalist Ashley Byrne with comedian and actor Samantha Baines, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with former host Nichi Hodgson, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 3% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 125 countries, more than half the world! Number One in Kenya. In this bumper episode there's 4 hours of bi content for you to binge on including 3 bisexual journey stories from Scotland, Ireland and Doncaster in England. We hear about the men trying to maintain their straight identities despite bi tendencies, how do you keep your bi side alive as a woman in a straight facing relationship? Lewis, Ashley and Samantha reveal their experiences of serious biphobia. Has someone's 'coming out' ever come as a complete shock to you? And our Ask a Bisexual question comes from a gay men worried his boyfriend is going to cheat on him with a woman. There's something for everyone in the edition of Bisexual Brunch including our growing band of pansexual listeners. Support the show
Sun, December 08, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalist Ashley Byrne with comedian and actor Samantha Baines, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with former host Nichi Hodgson, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 3% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! Number One in Kenya. The latest guest on Bisexual Brunch thinks bisexual people need to embrace the crisis we all face in our lives. Ashley asks Daniel Newton, a PHD student from Bristol what they mean by 'bisexual crisis'. Meanwhile we hear how Lewis has been defending the pansexual comedian Joe Lycett after the tabloid press couldn't cope with the controversial celebrity having a baby. Sam's back and debates Carla's lesbian affair storyline in UK drama serial Coronation Street with Ashley. Should the show be making more of Carla's coming to terms with being bisexual in her 50s? Lewis, Ashley and Sam debate calls for sex strikes in the States after Donald Trump's re-election while bi actor Tom Ward-Thomas and Ashley deliver their verdicts on Heartstopper 3. Ask a Bisexual is all about how much bi men should reveal about their sexuality when trying to hook up over predominately gay male dating app Grindr. A jam packed show... If you would like to share your bi journey story contact info@madeinmanchester.tv General comments - use the fan mail number/link on this page. Recorded in Manchester and London and at other locations. A Made in Manchester Production. We need your support to continue making Bisexual Brunch. Every show costs in time and money. We no longer use Patreon, so if you support us there, we would prefer it if you moved to this method (click 'support the show' below) - OR via Buy me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/info59 Support the show
Tue, September 24, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalist Ashley Byrne with comedian and actor Samantha Baines, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with former host Nichi Hodgson, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 3% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! Number One in Kenya. A bumper edition for Bi Month - Ashley and Lewis are joined by the founders of the very first Bi-visibility Day back in 1999. Find out how it wasn't called that back then from Wendy Curry and Ladyboy Gigi Wilbur. The bisexual special guest is co-leader of the Scottish Greens Patrick Harvie. Meanwhile as Scotland emerges as the bi nation of the UK (at least in population terms) we stay in Scotland for our main bi journey story from Nick Cook in Dundee. Lewis and Ashley discuss ideological zealotry around LGBT issues, there's an Ask a Bisexual question from a woman whose husband recently came out to her and Ashley and Lewis discuss whether there's such a thing as bi-dar or bi fi. Bisexual Brunch is produced by Ashley Byrne and researched by Andrew Edwards and the team at MIM. The show is recorded in Manchester and London in Great Britain. Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester Production We need your support to continue making Bisexual Brunch. Every show costs in time and money. We no longer use Patreon, so if you support us there, we would prefer it if you moved to this method (click 'support the show' below) - OR via Buy me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/info59 Support the show
Tue, September 03, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalist Ashley Byrne with comedian and actor Samantha Baines, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with former host Nichi Hodgson, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 3% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! Number One in Kenya. In this early September 2024 Bisexual Brunch show, Ashley, Lewis and new regular female panellist Samantha Baines discuss what it really means to be bisexual. There's no one bi identity! Lewis warns of a growing tide of biphobia around misinformation on the spread of MPox. a bi man who's literally just come out to his wife in the States in his 50s opens up to the team, we preview a bi play that's touring England this autumn, actor Tom Ward-Thomas reviews all things bi in film and TV and becomes our guinea pig for the KK Homme launch party - the bi male special event taking place at a secret country retreat in the Berkshire countryside in October. Find out how you can get discount tickets - and also win tickets for you and a friend (deadline 25th September at midnight). Another packed Bisexual Brunch which also includes highlight notes from Bi Pride. Bisexual Brunch is produced by Ashley Byrne and researched by Andrew Edwards and the team at MIM. The show is recorded in Manchester and London in Great Britain. Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester Production We need your support to continue making Bisexual Brunch. Every show costs in time and money. We no longer use Patreon, so if you support us there, we would prefer it if you moved to this method (click 'support the show' below) - OR via Buy me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/info59 Support the show
Sun, July 21, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalist Ashley Byrne with comedian and actor Samantha Baines, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with former host Nichi Hodgson, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! In this July 2024 episode, Ashley and Lewis react to Labour's refusal to engage in the Bisexual Brunch issues conversation both before and after the General Election in the UK. Ashley meets Eddie from Orlando who came out later in life as bisexual, roving reporter Stan Morgan meets a gaggle of bi women to discuss those calls for straight male partners of bi women to stay away from some Pride events. We find out how there are more bi people in Scotland than gay according to the latest census figures - and we meet Emma from Killing Kittens which is helping bi women and now bi men to explore their sexuality in a safe space. Please feel free to send us a message with feedback to the show via the link above. Bisexual Brunch is produced by Ashley Byrne and researched by Andrew Edwards and the team at MIM. The show is recorded in Manchester and London in Great Britain. Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester Production ‹a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/bisexual-brunch-mim-xlG30a nfTeq/" title="Bisexual Brunch | Listen Notes"> "https://cdn-images-2.listennotes.com/images/podcasts/xlG30anfTeq/badg e/" alt="Bisexual Brunch | Listen Notes" style="height: 120px; max-widt 100%;* /> We need your support to continue making Bisexual Brunch. Every show costs in time and money. We no longer use Patreon, so if you support us there, we would prefer it if you moved to this method (click 'support the show' below) - OR via Buy me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/info59 Support the show
Wed, July 03, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here The fifth in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne chat to Sean Anstee of the Conservative Party. We’re been attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT seriously. (Update: We won't be speaking to Labour who say they just 'don't have the capacity' to speak to us. Reform UK haven't offered anyone to speak to either) You can hear from all the other parties by scrolling through this feed - from the Lib Dems, Greens, SNP and Plaid. Support the show
Wed, July 03, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here The fourth in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne chat to Sioned Williams of Plaid Cymru. We’re attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT seriously. (Update: We won't be speaking to Labour who say they just 'don't have the capacity' to speak to us. Reform UK haven't offered anyone to speak to either) Our final interview is with Sean Anstee from the Conservatives. Coming up in the next 12 hours. Support the show
Mon, July 01, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here The third in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne chat to Ria Patel of the Green Party. We’re attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT seriously. (Update: We won't be speaking to Labour who say they just 'don't have the capacity' to speak to us. Reform UK haven't offered anyone to speak to either) The full list of the parties standing in the Croydon West Constituency in the General Election on July 4th. TUSC April Ashley Conservative Simon Fox Liberal Democrats Jahir Hussain Labour Sarah Jones Reform UK Vinayak Malhotra Taking the Initiative Donna Murray-Turner Green Ria Patel Workers Party Ahsan Ullah Support the show
Sun, June 30, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here The second in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne and Lewis Oakley chat to Charley Hasted of the Liberal Democrats We’re attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT seriously. (Update: We won't be speaking to Labour who say they just 'don't have the capacity' to speak to us. Reform UK haven't offered anyone to speak to either) The full list of the parties standing in the Barking Constituency in the General Election on July 4th. Green, Simon Anthony Workers Party of Britain, Muhammad Asim Christian Peoples Alliance, Lucy Baiye-Gaman Labour, Nesil Caliskan Independent, Dee Dias Liberal Democrat, Charley Hasted Reform UK, Clive Peacock Conservative, Julie Redmond Support the show
Sun, June 23, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here The first in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne chat to Ross Clark of the SNP. We’re attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT seriously. The full list of the parties standing in the Hamilton and Clyde Valley Constituency in the General Election on July 4th. Kyle Burns | Lib Dems Ross Clark | SNP Christopher Ho | UKIP Lisa Judge | Reform UK Richard Nelson | Conservative Imogen Walker | Labour Support the show
Sat, June 15, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here Ashley and Sam guide us through nearly 3 hours of bi chat including the rather bizarre and worrying debate over whether straight male partners of bi women should be allowed to attend LGBT Pride events. A straight woman from London tells us how she felt when her long term partner revealed he was bisexual. We hear about the results of a new study into what it's like to be a bi man living in the UK. Ashley is joined by Bisexual Brunch listener Andrew Prescott from Rhode Island and actor and writer Tom Ward-Thomas to give their verdict on Challengers, the Hollywood movie that teased a bisexual threesome. Ashley outlines the Bisexual Brunch specials challenging the political parties in the run up to the General Election and Sarah from Scotland 'Asks a Bisexual' - she's 28 and never dated a man before. How should she go about it? We need your support to continue making Bisexual Brunch. Every show costs in time and money. We no longer use Patreon, so if you support us there, we would prefer it if you moved to this method (click 'support the show' below) - OR via Buy me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/info59 Support the show
Sat, April 27, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! In this episode, Ashley, Lewis and new regular host actor and comedian Samantha Baines discuss their thoughts for a bisexual manifesto of demands for Britain’s politicians ahead of the forthcoming General Election which is due before the end of the year. They also preview the latest allegedly bi themed film and hear a bisexual journey story from South Africa via Zimbabwe. Ashley talks to researchers about a study into bi representation in movies and Ask a Bisexual hears from a straight woman in Wales who has just discovered her husband is bisexual. Support the show
Sat, February 17, 2024
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! In this episode, Ashley and Lewis discuss how the show is Number One in Kenya before trying to decipher the latest very confusing research about an apparent bisexual gene. Lewis talks about the battles he had to give his new book a clear bisexual title. Actor and writer Tom Ward-Thomas joins the show to discuss the bi credentials of the Oscar nominated film Maestro. Leeds based bi couple Tom Carter and Lottie Hopkins bring us their unique bisexual journey story. Our Bi icon series looks at the life of First World War poet Robert Graves and there are two Ask a Bisexual Questions - one from Northern Ireland and another from the United States. Thanks to actor Tom Ward-Thomas for bringing to life Robert Graves' poetry. The Bi Icons music is by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a Made in Manchester Production Support the show
Wed, December 06, 2023
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! In this episode Lewis and Ashley are joined once again by comedian, actor and writer Samantha Baines who tells us what it's like maintaining her bi identity while being heavily pregnant. US screenwriter Kye Kallman tells Bisexual Brunch how he found out he was bisexual when he attended an orgy with his girlfriend in California. The trio discuss stereotypes around being considered 'queer', unrequited love and the fors and against of when to dive into an open relationship. The Bi Icon series looks back at the life and loves of Seigfried Sassoon (the British First World War poet) and 'Ask A Bisexual' hears about straight women using Grindr to date bi men. There's also a bi journey story from Jeremy near Bristol. Thanks to actor Tom Ward-Thomas. The Bi Icons music is by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a Made in Manchester Production Support the show
Sun, September 24, 2023
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! Journalist and author Rebecca Cox is the guest presenter/panelist joining Ashley and Lewis for an episode putting stereotype myths around bisexuality to the test. There’s another Bi Icons profile - this time British WW1 poet Wilfred Owen. Was he gay? Or really bi? The team talk bi visibility day and give their verdict on Bi Pride UK while the Ask a Bisexual Question hears from a bi women in a r’ship with another bi woman with a very different way of seeing her bisexuality. And Neil Evans from Stockport tells his bisexual journey story Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a Made in Manchester Production Support the show
Tue, August 29, 2023
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! A bumper edition of Bisexual Brunch with Ashley, Lewis and guest host, comedian, actor and writer Samantha Baines. Across 4 hours..... Northern Ireland's sexuality stats - and the multiple ways bisexual people identify themselves on the latest Census. What's in a bi male voice? An Australian clinical psychologist joins us to talk about an unusual research study. And we test out Ashley and Lewis's voices on the streets of London. The bi man making a stand against biphobia from some women. Why he's stopped dating straight women. Reactions to the new series of Heartstopper - how the show is connecting across the generations. How researchers into bisexuality in Leeds and Manchester want your help. The first in a new series restoring our place in history - 'Bisexual Brunch Bi Icons' looks at WWI poet Rupert Brooke A Bisexual Journey with actor Simon Haines who gives a candid overview of what being bi means to him. Ask a Bisexual hears from a 41 year old North Yorkshire woman whose never yet dated another woman. This edition of Bisexual Brunch was recorded in Manchester, London and Leeds. Support the show
Sun, July 23, 2023
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! This time Nichi, Ashley and Lewis discuss the impact Sex in the City had on bi people in the 90s, they ask why I Kissed a Boy had no bi contestants and is it time for a Pride re-think? Vaneet Mehta talks to Ashley about his ground breaking new book Bisexual Men Exist, gay journalist and broadcaster Emma Goswell tells us about dating bi women and why she thinks biphobia exists in the lesbian community. The personal journey story is from Rebecca Cox in Reading and Ask A Bisexual is from Daniel in Scotland. Bisexual Brunch is produced by MIM in Manchester and London. Support the show
Sat, July 01, 2023
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! In this special edition to mark the Pride season, Ashley and Lewis talk bi history, biphobia and bi future with leading LGBTQ human rights activist Peter Tatchell. Bisexual Brunch is produced by MIM in Manchester and London. Support the show
Tue, May 09, 2023
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! In this edition, how Lewis challenged biphobia directly on national TV in the UK, the team tackle the issue of biphobia in the LGBT community. Nichi, Ashley and Lewis declare their support for the trans community in the face of horrendous abuse, they discuss what voices might tell us about sexuality - and the latest Ask a Bisexual question is all about when to approach the subject of a threesome in a straight facing relationship. There's no bisexual journey story this time - a bumper edition of stories coming soon. Bisexual Brunch is produced in Manchester and London. Support the show
Thu, February 23, 2023
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! As more detail slowly emerges about the latest census figures, Ashley, Nichi and Lewis discuss what the UK needs to do now to support bi people in different parts of England and Wales. Why are so many men shy to be bi? A mum from Hove reveals how watching Heartstopper and listening to Bi Brunch gave her the courage to finally admit properly to herself that she's bisexual. Ashley meets an Iranian asylum seeker turned British citizen who was jailed in Tehran but eventually found bi love in Britain. And this time's Ask a Bisexual question is all about taboos over age gap love. Bisexual Brunch is produced in Manchester and London. Support the show
Sun, January 15, 2023
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world! Ashley, Lewis and Nichi take a deep dive into the 2021 Census figures for England and Wales - and discover bisexuality is more prevalent than first thought in quite a big number of towns and cities. The trio question whether the stats are a true reflection, how they were collated - and whether or not they'll be used to help the community or not. The gang defend the term 'bi-curious' which has recently be attacked for undermining some people and their bi identity. Nichi's been to see the new Whitney Houston film and delivers her verdict. There's an entertaining personal bi journey story with actor Tom Ward-Thomas and a bi story from a female bi actor in Northern England. And there's another Ask a Bisexual Question for the trio towards the end of the show. Bisexual Brunch is produced in Manchester and London. Support the show
Tue, December 13, 2022
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list this year and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). In this episode there's a bumper personal journey story as we meet a polyamorous bi man in a relationship with a bi trans man, Nichi reveals her secret to the perfect female orgasm, we've more bi numbers stats, the trio defend young bi Heartstopper star Kit Connor over accusations of queer baiting, Ashley and Lewis clash over LGBT issues and the World Cup - and the Ask a Bisexual question comes from a straight woman. Bisexual Brunch is produced in Manchester and London. Support the show
Mon, October 17, 2022
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list this year and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch have also been named UK Production Company of the Year (Silver winner). Nichi's back (and she's now a pregnant bi mum) and the trio discuss the latest historic stats on the prevalence of bisexuality in Britain. The numbers are up and are now higher than the L & G but what does it mean and are the stats still hiding the real story? There's a bisexual journey story from a bi guy in Bristol whose doing his own bit to raise bisexual awareness and we find out about biphobia in the workplace in the United States. Plus Ashley, Lewis and Nichi answer two Ask a Bisexual questions. Bisexual Brunch is produced in Manchester and London. Support the show
Sat, September 03, 2022
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list this year and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch have also been named UK Production Company of the Year (Silver winner). In this bumper episode, Lewis and Ashley discuss the British teen drama which has done a fantastic job at finally giving bisexuality some realistic profile, there's discussion around the pitfalls and negatives of consuming bi porn, in our bisexual journey story, Paul from the Midlands talks about how he's spent years trying to persuade his wife that him being bi doesn't change the fact he's in love with her, there's an Ask a Bisexual question from a chap with similar struggles in Ireland - and we've breaking news about co-host Nichi Hodgson...but you must listen right to the end. Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a MIM Production. Support the show
Mon, August 01, 2022
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List 2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list this year and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch have also been named UK Production Company of the Year (Silver winner). After a short lull over the summer, the Bisexual Brunch team are back. This time discussing the latest concerns over Monkeypox, Lewis becoming a dad for the third time, anger at how most 'Pride at 50' events and TV/radio shows seemed to airbrush bisexuality. There's a bisexual journey story from Freddie Lee, a bi trans man in Sheffield and the Ask a Bisexual feature talks about gay men fetishizing bi men. Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a MIM Production. Support the show
Mon, May 30, 2022
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch have also been named UK Production Company of the Year (Silver winner). In the latest edition of Bisexual Brunch, Lewis and Ashley discuss bi-erasure in the LGBT press, media hype over Monkeypox and Lewis hears directly how people feel about his views on being a bi dad. There's a special interview with Dr Julia Shaw about her new book and a 23 year old Manchester man discusses the challenges of being a young bisexual guy in Britain today. Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a MIM Production. Support the show
Tue, April 19, 2022
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch have also been named UK Production Company of the Year (Silver winner). In the third show of 2022, Nichi, Ashley and Lewis talk candidly about bisexual porn, Lewis suggests a football analogy to deal with people who carp that bi people shouldn't be so expressive of their sexuality and Murray Head, star of the multi-award winning and ground breaking 70s Brit flick Sunday Bloody Sunday tells us what he really thinks about the film half a century on. There's a bi personal journey story from Hailey Markus in Kalamazoo, Ashley and Nichi educate Lewis about 'Mary Whitehouse' and there's a rather intimate and revealing question for the trio to get to grips with in the 'Ask a Bisexual' spot. Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a MIM Production. Support the show
Sat, February 26, 2022
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch have also been named UK Production Company of the Year (Silver winner). In the second show of 2022, we’ve three hours of bi chat, debate, features and fun. We meet the sailor persecuted for 20 years for being bi, hear how bi people are being accused by some of colonising queer spaces and discuss the latest stats on what we all get up to in bed. The bi journey story is from Mike Rist in Boston, do you suffer from porn guilt? and are most bi people pan too? Finally we discuss whether terms like husband and wife are outdated and meet the custodian of Jonathan the giant tortoise, the world’s oldest living bisexual land mammal. Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a MIM Production. Support the show
Sun, January 16, 2022
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch have also been named UK Production Company of the Year (Silver winner). It's the first Bisexual Brunch of 2022 and Ashley, Lewis and Nichi welcome a special guest as the gang talk about navigating open relationships. Journalist and writer Rachel Krantz joins us to chat about her new book 'Open'. Bridget from Michigan talks about how she's just come out to her husband for the first time as bi and poly! Listen out for news of a special bi-themed interview coming up with an icon of film. Mike asks the trio what would make the perfect bi dating show and listen to the very end for a little surprise from Lewis. Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a MIM Production. Support the show
Thu, December 16, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch have also been named UK Production Company of the Year (Silver winner) 2021. In this edition Nichi, Ashley and Lewis discuss writer Julie Burchill's recent outburst in which she said she didn't see bi people as a persecuted minority and the team discuss Google forgetting the B in their glossary of LGBT terms. There's some warm words for Zoe Ball's bi son Woody, discussion around the notion of 'bi privilege' and research into the amount of bi-erasure in the lesbian and gay world. There's a bi journey story from Barcelona and a tough question to answer in the latest 'Ask a Bisexual' feature. Support the show
Sun, November 07, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List 2021! In this edition Nichi, Ashley and Lewis discuss whether the new bisexual Superman is really bi enough? We're disappointed by the continued lack of real portrayal of bi lifestyles in UK soaps and dramas, the bisexual journey story is from a bi man in a gay facing relationship and in our second Ask a Bisexual feature we discuss when fetishization of bi people is a good thing and when it's not. Support the show
Wed, October 13, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List 2021! In this edition we’re celebrating the positives about being bi. Listeners from all over the world tell us what makes them happy to embrace their bisexual identity. We’ve history from the 1930s as the National Archives discover a letter written by bi man to his friend. Comedian and actor Samantha Baines tells us her personal bisexual journey story and Nichi, Ashley and Lewis have a message for Britain’s latest openly bisexual member of Parliament. All that plus our first Ask A Bisexual feature. Support the show
Sun, September 12, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List 2021! In this edition, Ashley, Nichi and Lewis talk about how bi men are still being dismissed and erased from media narratives, a study shows many gay people are still prejudice towards bi men. What’s the difference between bi and pan - and does it matter? Plus a personal bisexual journey story from a couple in Kentucky. Tony and Ann have taken 18 years to confront bisexuality in their own relationship now they’re enjoying a special purple period. And remember we want to hear your bisexual stories and/or any questions you might have for us to answer on the show in our 'Ask a Bisexual' feature - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch. Bisexual Brunch is produced by Ashley Byrne and is an MIM Production. The behind the scenes BB team - James Brown, Andrew Edwards, Kerri Mcilroy, Kurt Brookes and Iain Mackness. Support the show
Wed, September 01, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here A one off special to mark the Paralympics in Tokyo. Here Ashley talks to out bisexual British wheelchair basketball player Jude Hamer about her journey and being a bi role model. Another candid conversation from Bisexual Brunch! Bisexual Brunch is a MIM Production Support the show
Mon, August 02, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were recently included in the UK Pride Power List 2021! On the 25th edition of Bisexual Brunch, Nichi, Ashley and Lewis open with a moan about the heat before answering some of your 'Ask a Bisexual' questions as they launch a new regular feature. Is being bi genetic? Does it matter? Why does expressing bi identity matter in a straight facing relationship? Lil Davies tells us her bisexual journey story - she has both a straight male and non-binary partner! She's also an actor and singer and we hear some of her work on Bisexual Brunch. And why did Marvel make Loki bi? Plus dating men after years of dating women - any tips? It's all on this edition of Bisexual Brunch. And remember we want to hear your bisexual stories and/or any questions you might have for us to answer on the show in our 'Ask a Bisexual' feature - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch. Bisexual Brunch is produced by Ashley Byrne and is an MIM Production. The behind the scenes BB team - James Brown, Andrew Edwards, Kerri Mcilroy, Kurt Brookes and Iain Mackness. Support the show
Wed, July 07, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. On the 24th edition of Bisexual Brunch, Nichi, Ashley and Lewis reveal how they've been included in the 2021 Pride Power List for BB. They discuss how many Brits have been googling 'am I LGBT?' while in lockdown. There's a very inspiring personal bisexual journey story from Andy Owens in Manchester while the gang discuss advice for people trying keep their bisexual identity alive in a straight or gay facing relationship. Plus how genuinely bi-supporting are corporate companies who wrap themselves in the LGBT rainbow flag during Pride celebrations? And remember we want to hear your bisexual stories and/or any questions you might have for us to answer on the show - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch. Plus, we need your support to produce Bisexual Brunch. Please consider supporting us by looking up Bisexual Brunch on Patreon. Support the show
Sat, June 12, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Episode 23, Lewis, Ashley and Nichi discuss the backlash some famous bi people are facing in coming out publicly, they talk about ethical non-monogamy, throuples, inter-community social media hatred and whether or not we need a bisexual amnesty. And former BBC World News anchor and new Hong Kong resident Aaron Safir talks Ashley through his personal bisexual journey story. And remember we want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Plus, we need your support to produce Bisexual Brunch. Please consider supporting us by looking up Bisexual Brunch on Patreon. Support the show
Fri, May 21, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Episode 22, Bisexual Brunch meets Cerys Bradley. Cerys is a bisexual comedian who also happens to be non-binary. Lewis and Ashley hear Cerys' bisexual journey story before Cerys explains 'The Unfortunate Bisexual' show. There's also a discussion about how many bi people we all know and how we need to create a substantial real life (rather than mainly online) bi community. And remember we want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Plus, we need your support to produce Bisexual Brunch. Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Support the show
Fri, April 23, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Episode 21, Lewis, Ashley and Nichi discuss whether straight men can really be 'straight' and have sex with men? Mark Stokes from Hertfordshire opens up to Ashley in a bumper bisexual journey chat and the gang discuss unrequited love and lust. And remember we want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Plus, we need your support to produce Bisexual Brunch. Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Support the show
Sat, March 27, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Episode 20, Lewis, Ashley and Nichi discuss their latest dreams, the latest stats around how many people identify as bisexual and the latest correspondence from Bisexual Brunch listeners about research into inter-minority stress and prejudice from within the LGBT world. There's a personal story from Lori in Pennsylvania and 'bisexual lyrics'- it's surprising how many songs do reflect being bi in some way. And remember we want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Support the show
Sun, March 07, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Most of Episode 19 of Bisexual Brunch is devoted to inter-minority stress as Ashley, Nichi and Lewis ask if LGBQTI people could be nicer to each other. The discussion is sparked by the trio's own experiences over the years but also by new research which suggests stress and prejudice from people within the LGBTQI world is the cause of many mental health issues for gay and bisexual men. And remember want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Support the show
Thu, February 18, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. It's Ashley and Lewis for Episode 18 as Nichi is busy moving house. This programme focusses on two very different bisexual stories - one from special guest Miss Great Britain Jen Atkin and the other from Michael in Atlanta who has just come out as bi at the age of 33. Among other things Ashley, Lewis and Jen also ask why the media doesn't seem to understand the difference between sexuality and gender. And remember want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Support the show
Fri, January 29, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. A bumper episode as Nichi, Ashley and Lewis discuss Russell T Davies' brilliant new Channel 4 drama 'It's A Sin'. Did it represent the bisexual story of the early 80's HIV/Aids crisis? Nichi tells us about her recent fertility clinic experience, our personal bisexual journey story comes from Andy Williams in Cardiff. We ask if only gay or bi actors should play gay or bi parts? Plus more suggestions on how we should describe a group of bisexuals. And remember want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Support the show
Thu, January 14, 2021
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Nichi, Ashley and Lewis devote Programme 16 to the issue of attraction. A frank and candid discussion about what turns the trio on physically and emotionally. Plus what do you call a group of bisexuals? And remember want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Support the show
Tue, December 29, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 15, Nichi, Ashley and Lewis talk about the lifting of the ban on bisexual men giving blood in parts of the UK, they find out much more about those bisexual apes including their tradition of 'penis fencing'. The trio wonder what we can learn from the bonobos when it comes to physical and emotional interaction and they look ahead to some of the things they'd like Bisexual Brunch to do in 2021. And remember want to hear your bisexual stories - email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Support the show
Sun, December 13, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 14, Nichi, Ashley and Lewis talk about the Spanish man sued for not telling his wife about his bisexuality, Lewis relives his experience on a comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood, should we be wearing the bisexual flag much more? and part 2 of the interview with US Bi rights campaigner Robyn Ochs. And we want to hear your bisexual stories- email info@madeinmanchester.tvortweet us at @BisexualBrunch Support the show
Tue, December 01, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 13, Nichi, Ashley and Lewis have two personal bisexual journey stories - the first is Robyn Ochs, America's leading bi campaigner who came out in the mid 70s. The second - Chris Johanssen from Oslo who reveals Norwegians have a new name for 'being bisexual'. Public Health England answer Lewis' queries on those gay/bi HIV stats, the team discuss sex during Covid and trans rights also get a mention or two. And we want to hear your bisexual stories- email info@madeinmanchester.tvortweet us at @BisexualBrunch Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Sun, November 15, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 12, Nichi announces she's just got wed in secret to a straight man. Is she selling out? Was research into smoking among bi people really worth it? Our personal bisexual story is from Alan Edwards who is in a relationship with a bi woman. Is it still ok for men to admit they find two women getting it on a turn on.?And what about women, don't they find men having sex together attractive too? And what role for bisexual groups? It's all discussed in another packed edition of Bisexual Brunch. And we want to hear your bisexual stories- email info@madeinmanchester.tvortweet us at @BisexualBrunch Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Wed, November 11, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 11, the gang talk about Biden's speech and how he omitted the word bisexual. There's good news on HIV stats in England but are they the complete picture? There's discussion about why it's important to actually speak about your own bisexuality and Lewis, Ashley and Nichi reveal their first crushes....and much more. And we want to hear your bisexual stories- email info@madeinmanchester.tvor tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Episode is Live Published: Nov. 02, 2020 @ 2AM Edit Unpublish Add a Transcript Get episode better indexed by search engines. Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up. Create a Visual Soundbite Best way to share to social media for engagement. Share Episode On Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Options Email Link to Episode Direct Link to MP3 Embed this ONE Episode View Episode Stats Support the show
Mon, November 02, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 10, performance artist Mel Bradley introduces us to some extreme hyper sexualised characters she's bringing to life in Northern Ireland, Nichi, Lewis and Ashley discuss lesbian/bi female porn, there's more stories of the silly things people say when they find out you're bi - and there's a chat about bisexuality among apes. And we want to hear your bisexual stories- email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Sun, October 25, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 9 after an uplanned break mainly because of Covid, Nichi Hodgson, Lewis Oakley and Ashley Byrne discuss everything bisexual and a few more things besides. Lewis has just become a bi dad and little Maisie Oakley makes an appearance, Ashley recalls the horrors of having Covid and Nichi has a surprise for us! Plus coming out as bi at 45. We meet Steve who is still very much coming to terms with things, we discuss lesbian and bi female label wars and what funny things people say when you tell them you're bisexual! And we want to hear you stories on that topic- email info@madeinmanchester.tv or tweet us at @BisexualBrunch Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Sat, September 26, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme Eight Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne are on their own as Lewis waits nervously outside a London hospital for news of his baby. Bisexual Brunch becomes the subject of actual official historic record as we're entered into the British Library archives and we find out what it's like to be bisexual in once trouble torn Northern Ireland. Some frank and candid stories from Mel and Ezra in Derry. Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Fri, September 18, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme Seven Nichi Hodgson, Lewis Oakley and Ashley Byrne ask why bisexual people are always apologising for being sexual beings. Many bisexual people are in monogamous relationships but does it justify adventurous or even promiscuous bisexuals being looked down on? Is it time for bisexuals to stop apologising for their sex lives? Israeli bi researcher and activist Alon Zivony joins the gang to talk about his findings around the perceptions straight people have about bi people and their sex lives. Finally the trio reveal how adventurous they can be in the bedroom. Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Sun, September 13, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme Six Lewis Oakley and Ashley Byrne chat to Sam Lawton about his research into male bisexuality, Lewis talks about being a bi dad and what impact celebrities who come out as bisexual and then declare they're not after all, have on genuine bisexuals - and there's criticism of stats used by health bodies which lump in the B with LGBT. Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Fri, September 04, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme Five Lewis Oakley, Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne discuss bisexuality in medieval Britain, Lewis's campaign to make people more aware of the existence of bi people - plus is the 'bisexual' label a help or a hinderance? Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. If you want to get in touch with the show directly email info@madeinmanchester.tv Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Fri, August 28, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. Programme Four is a bumper show as Lewis Oakley, Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne discuss the revelation that William Shakespeare was most likely bisexual. There's some worrying research from Manchester on the rates of self harm among bi people, Lewis confronts the issue of biphobia in Jamaica and we hear from US actor and writer Tim Manley who created the bisexual web TV series 'The Feels'. Tim shares his own bisexual journey story with Ashley as well as his ambitions for the show. Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Fri, August 21, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is Britain's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme Three, the team find out the latest stats on how many people might be bisexual and speak to British gymnast Luke Strong about finally coming out as a bi man. Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Fri, August 14, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is Britain's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Episode Two, the team challenge scientists carrying out research into the existence of bisexual men - and this week’s personal story is from legendary Carry On and Corrie star Amanda Barrie. Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Thu, August 06, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is Britain's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Episode One the trio meet US actor David J Cork and London-based Indian bi writer Vaneet Mehta to discuss BEING BLACK AND BI and BEING ASIAN AND BI. Follow updates on the show via @BisexualBrunch on Twitter. Bisexual Brunch is a Made in Manchester (MIM) Production. Support the show
Sat, August 01, 2020
Let us know your views now - text us here Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people who identify as bi to be able to come together and celebrate being bisexual. It's presented by Nichi Hodgson, Lewis Oakley and Ashley Byrne Produced by Ashley Byrne and James Brown with research by Andrew Edwards with support from Kerri Mcilroy. Bisexual Brunch is an MIM Production - more info www.madeinmanchester.tv First episode 7th August - Bisexual Brunch: Main topic - Being Black and Bi PLEASE NOTE: There might be a delay on the first episode appearing on some platforms. Apple and others sometimes take longer than Buzzsprout to upload audio. So keep checking for the updated files! Support the show
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