Full Disclosure with Karen O'Leary
Coming out ain’t easy. In Full Disclosure, some very brave, very brilliant, very famous and very queer Kiwis share their coming out journeys and struggles with Karen O’Leary. They divulge all sorts of personal insights - from the deep to the dark to the downright funny. When did they first know they were queer? Who did they tell first and why? How did their whānau and friends take their news? You’ll have to listen to find out!Host: Karen O'Leary;Creator and producer: Kate Langdon;Associate producer: Jen Black;Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha;Executive produce...
Bonus · Mon, November 25, 2024
BONUS: Shifting perceptions with Eilish Wilson
In this bonus episode of Full Disclosure Karen gets personal with her partner and musician, Eilish Wilson. They talk about her coming out journey, being confused for mother and daughter at the supermarket, and the importance of challenging the perceptions of others.
S3 E10 · Mon, November 18, 2024
Being unapologetically yourself with Bree Tomasel
Radio superstar and host of Celebrity Treasure Island, Bree Tomasel, opens up about growing up different in a small country town in Queensland, keeping her sexuality secret from her dad for 10 years, her battles with anxiety and ADHD, and riding the magic carpet.
S3 E9 · Mon, November 11, 2024
Being a helpful human with Sam Johnson
Social entrepreneur and founder of Student Volunteer Army, the delightful Sam Johnson talks about his fears of his farmer Dad finding out he was gay, how he and his husband conceived their baby daughter via surrogacy, and why we mustn’t shy away from speaking out and championing for our Queer communities.
S3 E8 · Mon, November 04, 2024
Liberating yourself and others with Shaneel Lal
Queer rights activist, political activist and Young New Zealander of the Year 2023, Shaneel Lal, talks about growing up in Fiji when it was crime to be gay, refusing to conform to sexual heteronormativity, and their work to ban conversion therapy in NZ.
S3 E7 · Mon, October 28, 2024
Painting rainbows not crossings with Chlöe Swarbrick
Chlöe Swarbrick opens up about her mental health challenges, going from precocious and annoying kid to co-Leader of the Green Party, and being a proud lover of public transport.
S3 E6 · Mon, October 21, 2024
Paying gay dividends with Dean Anderson
Investment innovator and CEO of Kernel Dean Anderson opens up about coming out to his parents, being a gay man in the corporate world, making positive change by simply being yourself, plus he skills Karen in financial tech.
S3 E5 · Mon, October 14, 2024
Keeping life twinky with James Mustapic
Comedian James Mustapic reminisces about growing up in Dunedin without any gay role models in his life, the moment he first acted on his feelings, and loving life as a freshly-buffed and single gay man.
S3 E4 · Mon, October 07, 2024
Scoring pride goals with Meikayla Moore
Football Fern Meikayla Moore chats about the Paris Olympics, what it was like coming out at high school, and how playing for the Football Ferns has helped her to feel accepted and comfortable with her sexuality.
S3 E3 · Mon, September 30, 2024
My big Hindu Christian wedding with Arrun Soma
Former TVNZ journalist and media strategist Arrun Soma opens up about navigating being gay and Indian, starting a family with his husband, and the importance of holding firm to who you are.
S3 E2 · Wed, September 25, 2024
Choosing love not hate with bi singer Ny Oh
LA-based Kiwi singer and musician Ny Oh talks about what it was like touring with Harry Styles band and opening for him at his Auckland show and why we all need to choose love over hate.
S3 E1 · Mon, September 23, 2024
Cooking up a gay storm with Peter Gordon
World-renowned chef Peter Gordon shares his experiences growing up in small-town Whanganui, being badly burnt at age seven, and what it was like navigating coming out to his whānau. He also discusses what he served for Theresa May and Jacinda Ardern when he was invited to cook at 10 Downing Street.
Trailer · Thu, September 19, 2024
Full Disclosure Season 3 Trailer
Karen O'Leary is back with a brand new series of Full Disclosure from September 24, 2024!
Bonus · Mon, November 06, 2023
BONUS: The One with Karen's Mum
Pretty much all of Karen's guests have talked about coming out to their parents, so she sits down with her Mum, Ann O'Leary, to discuss the process from her perspective.
S2 E10 · Mon, October 30, 2023
Swimming Between Two Worlds with Quack Pirihi
Inspiring young non-binary/takatāpui activist - and self-proclaimed “cheeky little shit” - Quack Pirihi is on a mission to instigate change, empower rangatahi, and prevent and end suicide in queer and takatāpui communities.
S2 E9 · Mon, October 23, 2023
The Power Of Vulnerability with Lloyd Burr
Newshub political reporter Lloyd Burr knew he was gay aged 6, but kept his feelings buried for 20 years. He explains how he suffered from panic attacks and anxiety before coming out, and why being open and honest - with yourself and others - is so important.
S2 E8 · Mon, October 16, 2023
Why We're Perfect As We Are with Louisa Wall
Former Silver Fern, Black Fern, and MP Louisa Wall discusses the importance of visible role models for young people in the rainbow community, her successful marriage equality bill and the real reason she switched from netball to rugby.
S2 E7 · Mon, October 09, 2023
Conquering The Fear Of Coming Out with Mike Puru
Beloved broadcaster Mike Puru opens up about how and why he hid his sexuality for so long, what it was like growing up different in Gore and why he wishes he had come out sooner.
S2 E6 · Mon, October 02, 2023
Running It Straight with Alice Soper
Freelance journalist and staunch advocate for women’s sport Alice Soper opens up on her path to self-acceptance and coming out in her late 20s, and deep dives into the stronghold gender and perception bias still have in women’s sport.
S2 E5 · Mon, September 25, 2023
Why Coming Out Is A Special Thing with Chris Parker
Actor and comedian Chris Parker discusses the difference between sexuality and personality, why he’s never conformed to the stereotypical image of what a man should be, and how being on the cover of Gay Express magazine forced him to come out to his parents.
S2 E4 · Mon, September 18, 2023
Finding your purpose on the planet with Elizabeth Kerekere
Politician and LGBTQ activist and scholar Elizabeth KereKere reveals when she first knew she was takatāpui and discusses her lifetime of activism - from her involvement in protesting for Homosexual Law Reform in the late 1970s and early 1980s, to the banning of conversion practices in 2022 - and why activism is so important for creating change.
S2 E3 · Mon, September 11, 2023
The Power In Being A Good Human with Matty McLean
TV presenter Matty McLean opens up about the years he spent suppressing his sexuality and the fear he felt coming out to his parents. He reveals why he’s a hard six on the Kinsey Scale and shares his views on using love and kindness to fight homophobia.
S2 E2 · Mon, September 04, 2023
The Art Of Not Giving A Shit with Urzila Carlson
Comedian Urzila Carlson was only 4 years old that she’d never have a husband and shares her views on why there’s no way in hell South Africa poisoned the All Blacks at the 1995 World Cup.
S2 E1 · Mon, September 04, 2023
Changing The Game with Campbell Johnstone
Campbell Johnstone shares his experiences of coming out as the first openly gay All Black. He opens up on the internal battles he faced with his sexuality and reveals what it’s been like navigating the huge media attention that followed his coming out.
Trailer · Wed, August 30, 2023
Full Disclosure Season 2 Trailer
Love a good coming out story? Full Disclosure is back for Season 2 with more brilliant and brave Kiwis and their coming-out stories. You won't want to miss it. Make sure you're following Full Disclosure to get the latest episodes as soon as they're out.
Bonus · Tue, April 11, 2023
Talking The Big Stuff at Big Gay Out 2023
An incredible bunch of humans share the sofa and their coming out stories with Karen live at Big Gay Out 2023.
Bonus · Tue, March 14, 2023
Personal Disclosure with Karen O’Leary and Kate Langdon
Full Disclosure host Karen O’Leary and creator-producer Kate Langdon turn the spotlight on themselves and share their own coming out journeys with each other.
S1 E10 · Tue, March 07, 2023
Dance The Shite Away with Eli Mathewson
Comedian Eli Mathewson broke boundaries when he appeared as half of the first same-sex couple on Dancing With The Stars. Eli shares his experience of growing up gay in a Christian home and learning to be comfortable with his sexuality.
S1 E9 · Tue, February 28, 2023
Building A More Accepting Future with Phil Jamieson
Phil Jamieson shares his experience of being an openly gay young man working in the building industry in Aotearoa and how he was encouraged to leave high school due to his sexuality.
S1 E8 · Tue, February 21, 2023
Being Outed But Staying Proud with Ali Mau
Journalist and broadcaster Ali Mau was publicly outed by print media in 2010. She shares the traumatic impact this had on herself, her partner and her whānau, and her thoughts on the stigma and harassment often faced by bisexual people in society.
S1 E7 · Tue, February 14, 2023
Blasting Barriers And Stereotypes with Dean Hall
The founder and boss of global gaming development company Rocketwerkz shares his experiences of being out while serving in both the Royal NZ Air Force and NZ Army, and reveals what it’s like being an openly gay CEO in Aotearoa.
S1 E6 · Tue, February 07, 2023
The Politics Of Sexuality with Grant Robertson
Hon Grant Robertson shares his experiences of coming out as a teenager in Dunedin in the late 1980s, the challenges still facing young gay and trans people and why we need to abolish sexual and gender identity stigmatisation and embrace difference.
S1 E5 · Tue, January 31, 2023
Why Bisexuality Gets A Bad Rap with Jodie Rimmer
Actress, voice performer and mother Jodie Rimmer shares her experience of living as a bisexual woman, busts some myths surrounding bisexuality, and discusses the importance of living with authenticity and creating a safer world for young queer people.
S1 E4 · Tue, January 24, 2023
Navigating Coming Out And Culture with Chris Tse
Poet Laureate and Chinese New Zealander Chris Tse shares his story of coming out as an Asian man, the challenges he faced with an absence of role models and how he feared bringing shame on his family.
S1 E3 · Thu, January 19, 2023
Living Your Truth with Cassie Roma
The Apprentice Aotearoa's boss lady, Celebrity Treasure Island contestant and social media/brand guru opens up about her journey from being hetero and married with a child to coming out in her thirties, marrying her wife and living her truth.
S1 E2 · Wed, January 18, 2023
Coming Out Laughing with Tom Sainsbury
Comedian Tom Sainsbury shares his personal story of coming out. He explains why he identifies as “75% gay”, why he felt embarrassed coming out to his friends and why he’s always had a thing for He-Man.
S1 E1 · Tue, January 17, 2023
Hello Gay, Goodbye Life with Ryan Bridge
Host of Three's AM show, Ryan Bridge, shares his unique coming out story. Hear about the 'escape route' he planned before telling his parents, the particularly tricky conversation with his dad and the moment he was outed on live TV.
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