Queeriosity

'The Misses' are lose in the Dublin City FM studio! Miss Taken and Miss Roots joins us for the chats.

We're also covering the latest news with bullying in schools, talks on TV shows, and the post-Halloween blues.

Along with all this, we hear about the biggest Christmas events coming up. Even if you're a Grinch about Christmas, there's something for you!

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Happy Halloween Y'all! Emily and Ally are back and in a spooky mood. We're talking Halloween costumes, comedy shoe slanders and giving the spotlight to class lesbian mask bars in Dublin.

Niamh Barry, a photographer joins us to chat about photo pits and their diversity, artists grants and Boygenius.

We have lots of politics news to catch up on, controversies about pins on TV and tips on how to stay safe on the big night out.

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Gay-Christmas is here! Ally returns to the studio for our weekly round-up of the latest in Queer News and Halloween-shenanigans.

Stay tuned for spooky movie recommendations, the latest tea on Todrick Hall's Midnight and whether Ally would survive the Salem Witch Trails?

It's Queeriosity with Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan!

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Emily and Jess have queer business birthdays to celebrate and discourse to discuss in this week's show.

Our deepdive looks into witchcraft, marrying for money and being an outlaw.

The duo plays a fun morality and survival game. What would you do if a zombie apocalypse broke out in The George? Would you survive the night, and who would you save?

As always, we get our weekly news, including all the fashion week gossip, and the best festival events.

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Tis the season for gay Christmas! Emily and Jess delve into the world of Halloween with drag queens, spooky shows and a deep dive into vampires this week.

The duo plays a game of 'what would you queer?', a morality game based on what you would do in a tricky LGBTQ+ situation.

Our news of the week discusses all the recent happenings, while we get the scoop on the latest club, dating and festival events.

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Emily and Ally are back this week with another episode to chat news, events, and all the latest gossip.

The duo look into accessibility in clubs and comedy shows, and how accessibility can things be?

Our interviewee of the week is the one and only Meg Reilly aka fewcans, to discuss sexuality, comedy, careers and more.

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Emily and Ally have upcoming birthdays, the common winter colds, movie opinions and wedding gossip in this week's show.

Our deepdive looks into international modern politics and its hypocrisy, because why would you lead a party that goes against your own lifestyle? The duo also discusses their song to slay them all, with the queer song of the week that brings them back to the good times.

We have some religious church-based news, and upcoming yoga, Pilates and fundraiser events to look forward to.

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With both celebrations and mourning of the arts, Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan talk losses, shows, the recession and celeb drama.

Our weekly deepdive takes a sneaky look into gay spies and their entanglements, while our weekly interview is with Carter from Reading Ireland, who takes his political stance with LGBTQ+ books.

With news about Hungary's adoption update for queer couples, Germany's politics and Ireland's community spaces closing down to the biggest and best events coming up, our presenters have got you covered for your weekly fix of all things queer. 

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€50k or €50 - which one did Emily Bradley get in settlement fees?

Amist Ally Ryan's shock, the duo brings gossip about industry parties, parasocial relationships, and Shakespear to this week's show.

Our interviewee of the week is Pure Grand, a techno-80s synth-y2k pop artist from Dublin who talks about careers in music, the art of videos, Tumblr and external careers. 

This episode's deepdive explores nightclub scenes, while we get data breeching news, speed dating events, and more. 

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Ally Ryan is back, and going solo, for this week's show. Have you thought about your Halloween costume yet, or what everyone else could be going as? Or are we all still focused on Dolly and Tim?

Our deepdive of the week is all about gay raids, swinging off of cameras to be seen, and the theory of "taking, not asking".

With discussions of recent news, interactive events (because who doesn't love those), and sporting bits, Ally will keep you caught up for the weeks coming.

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With talks of Electric Picnic, JK Rowling and KATSEYE nominations, Jess Carew and Emily Bradley share their queer opinions and gossip in this week's episode.

Our deepdive of the week is about Tom of Finland, who is an artist who believed that 'everyone is a little bit, or can be, gay'. The obsession with magazines, art forms and culture is put through the looking glass today.

Our interview is with Climewallsweird, or Betty Beour ahead of their EP events at the weekend. We get an insight into their career, the special festival tent...

Emily Bradley and Jess Carew deepdive is all about the talented Freida Kahlo, her portraits, her self-expression and relationships.

We also look into famous movies and ask the questions 'Is it Queer?'. The manliest macho screens, animated kids' movies and questionably rated flicks are put on the chopping block for discussion. 

And of course, the latest in Queer news and events.

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This week on Queeriosity, we look at the latest headlines! Problematic writers and creators and the issues with trans-investigating.

We'll deep dive into the big fire that happened in one of New Orleans' gay clubs back around Stonewall's time and what effect it had on the community. 

Justine Megan, who has taken the comedy scene by storm joins us in studio. She talks about her sold-out shows, life growing up, becoming a solicitor, and what famous movies meant to her.

Alongside all this, we get positive fundraiser and healthcare news, w...

Who remembers Fat Frogs? Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan certainly do!

Our interview for the week is with Bláithín de Burca, a local Dublin comedian who has plenty on for your viewing. We look back at the progression of their shows, working with big celebs and what the future could hold for Queer comedy.

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Our duo becomes a trio this week as Jess Carew joins Emily and Ally for their one-year anniversary with the show!

The presenters sit down and chat with Sasha Shame, as she tells us about her upcoming show, Politics of Disgust. The weekly news update reminds us about the importance of Pride today, and we also get the biggest up-and-coming events to look out for. 

The trio slander big-name movies and reboots, and discuss how historically accurate a movie can be made. Our deepdive discusses Greek mythology and the crazy things they got u...

Did you know about Greek gods being queer, or ever consider what god you would be?

Our duo divulges on a deep dive about gods, chats about politicians eating ice cream, and woke scout badges.

Emily and Ally interview two people this week, one being DonnaFella, and the other being AnnieQueeries! The fabulous duo chat about their upcoming shows and their work together.

Along with interviews and deepdives, we get all the latest news, events, and gossip.

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This week we're joined by Kate Drinane from the National Gallery of Ireland to chat about the gallery's new LGBTQ+ tour, Kate walks us through the ins and outs of the tour and why this form of representation is so valuable.

Along with our deep dive, we get the latest news, the best upcoming events and all the banter in between.

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With rants about booking hotels and discussions of starting drag, Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan are busy recovering from Pride and the hot weather this week. 

We have an interview with Dil Wickremasinghe, a well know broadcaster, psychotherapist and activist. Dil tells us all about their career in radio, how they got into psychotherapy, and their plans moving forward. 

Our deepdive involves Shrek, stonewall, drag, and visibility history - what more could you look for? 

We also get talks of dating apps, AI, healthcare news, and all the latest events com...

This week, we chat about everything from sandals and the exhaustion of Pride marches to the latest reality TV obsessions. Also we take a deep dive into the story of an LGBTQ+ royal in Vienna, celebrate some famous gay and lesbian penguins, and shine a light on the work of intersex advocates.

As always, expect plenty of laughs, queer culture, and the stories making headlines this week.

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Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley bring you the perfect episode to celebrate Dublin Pride.

This week, we sit down with founder of Panti bar and drag icon Panti Bliss to talk about Pride and share the story behind the iconic Dublin venue.

Producer Emily Crawford also speaks with LGBTQ+ activist Tonie Walsh to discuss the history of his popular Lavender Walks, his HIV activism and his role in establishing some of Ireland's most important LGBTQ+ organisations and resources.

Plus, Ally and Emily round up the latest Pride news and events...

With talks of tears over emotional tv show watches, Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley are back for another episode of Queeriosity.

The duo has two big guests this week, with Collette O'Regan from LGBT Ireland discussing her refugee work, and Greg Gaughan from Emerald Warriors highlighting some upcoming events.

We get a deep dive into Dutch rebellion acts from WW2, and hear about all the latest news and events during Pride month.

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This week, Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley keep the rainbow energy up for pride month. The duo discusses travelling as an LGBTQ+ individual, from the safe and unsafe places, to your partner being referenced as your 'friend'. 

We get a deepdive into the 'Cats' musical and losing money in the box office, while also getting the inner thoughts of founding a successful business or idea. 

Emily Crawford goes out to RCSI to interview speakers and organisers for the university's collaboration with LGBT Ireland on their annual healthcare panel, where we get insider info on...

It's officially Pride month! Emily Bradley, Ally Ryan and Jess Carew ramp up the rainbow energy this week to start it off right. 

We get insider opinion about cinema's 'gay best friend', couple and throuple jumpers to keep you warm in the changing weather, and the trio reminisce on childhood sweets and crazy golf obsessions. 

To test their queer knowledge for the month, Emily quizzes Ally and Jess on their LGBTQ+ know-how. We also hear all about trademarks between drag queen activists and climate-riendly clothing brands, while getting all the biggest events for th...

With discussions of international travels and theatre, Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley bring the pre-Pride energy to the radio. 

We get an interview with the The Grand Marshal of Pride, Philippa Ryder. Philippa tells us all about how she got selected to be the marshal, how her memoir played a part, and how busy life is for this big role. 

The duo gives us all the latest news and upcoming events, and the deep dive discusses movies and the representation in them, while also talking about queer animals in nature. 

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With discussions of the Spice Girls and spice bags, Ally Bradley and Jess Carew take to the radio mics to bring you another episode. We hear about gay Mayors who have been elected, icons who have passed and a new Hooters with butch lesbians.

We have an interview with Kat Ennis and Avoca Reaction about their upcoming cabaret to hear all about their art and the show. We get insights into the scene, and also hear a heartfelt moment about the community and presence that cabaret and drag bring. 

There's a deep-dive into c...

With geosexuality and discussions of holiday destinations, Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan are back in the studio to discuss all things queer. 

Veda, the infamous drag queen and HIV activist, joins the show to tell us all about The George turning 40 and their activism for HIV. We get all the details from the famous club's early days, from the pre-wig era to the expansion of the building. 

The podcasting duo also discuss trans doctors and politicians, and we get a deep dive into butch sports prodigies from early France.

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Emily Bradley is joined by Jess Carew for this week's episode, where the two dig into being a hypochondriac and the new virus, ridiculous big statues, and trauma from aquatic centres.

Emily interviews Aoife from Club Wired, which is a clubbing organisation for neurodivergent people. They dig into senses, the joys of a night out, and what the organisation means to them.

We get a deep dive about monocle code from Paris, hear backlash about hospital parking fees, along with all the latest news and upcoming events. 

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Queeriosity Trivia is back and better than ever this week!

Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan delve into Disney adults, handkerchief code and their thoughts on animators losing their jobs to AI. We also catch up on the latest news, along with the best upcoming events.

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Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley are back in the studio this week to bring you all the latest queer happenings. We hear about the oldest gay town in America, lesbian sports players ending their relationships, and all the LGBTQ+ gossip from the 1926 census.

We also hear from theatre performer Karma Violet about being queer in Belfast and how strong, community-focused hosting can go a long way.

The duo also indulge us with some upcoming events, the latest news, and what they’re up to outside of the station.

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From drag kings to deep dives into AI partners, Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan are back with another episode of Queeriosity.

The duo takes on the Coachella discourse, unpacks major news affecting the trans community in sport and highlights new grants supporting lesbian bars.

We also hear from Kamila Simplicio, a celebrant and solemniser for queer couples and allies. She shares how she found her way into the role and how it all began with her own wedding.

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With discussions about the moon, mason jars, and Chappell Roan all in the same sentence, Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley give us everything from looksmaxxing to transgender doctors who performed c-sections. 

The duo chat to John and Kim from the Emerald Warriors Rugby Club about their upcoming event. We also hear all about the club and how to join. 

Plus, don’t miss the latest news from Georgia, USA, and a roundup of the biggest upcoming events across Dublin and Ireland.

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Join Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley as they deliver another packed episode. From US Government workers who have cross-dressing husbands, the supreme leader of Iran allegedly being gay and discussions about Billy Elliot and Silvia Scarlett, we get all the hottest culture takes and conspiracies. 

We're also joined by the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival's Artistic Director, Sean Denyer to chat all things expectations for this year's festival. We're given the biggest insights into the festival, and Sean's passione for Queer Theatre.

Listeners also hear about the latest news and events, both from I...

Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan return with another lively episode of Queeriosity.

They dive into the ongoing conversation around the upcoming Harry Potter series and the drama surrounding J.K. Rowling, unpacking reactions from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. The episode also takes a quirky turn with a discussion on intersex crabs—blending science with broader conversations about sex and gender diversity.

A highlight of the episode is their interview with the legendary Davina Devine, who shares stories from their career performing at The George—one of Dublin’s most iconic queer venues.

To round...

Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan are back with another culture-packed, laughter-fuelled episode of Queeriosity!

From canceled shows and LGBTQ+ representation at the Oscars to Trump’s HIV healthcare chaos, WWE wins, and historic milestones...no topic is off-limits.

Plus, Jess returns for the very gay quiz putting Emily and herself to the ultimate queer knowledge test. Tune in for all the fun, insight, and a little chaos!

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Back with another episode, Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan dive into the latest queer news and cultural happenings. From AI innovations for long-distance relationships to the saddest comedies, they break down the stories everyone is talking about. The duo also tackles recent scandals and key political updates, and sits down with Katie-Rose to chat about queer speed dating and friendship-focused meetups.

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This week on Queeriosity, Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley are back to give us everything in the LGBTQ+ world. We hear about convent girlfriends who ran away together (with the help of some small fires), the best up and coming events, and the latest online drama.

They are joined this week by Jess as they try guess older queer slang based off a funny abbreviation or sound-alike.

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This week on Queeriosity, Ally Ryan and Emily Bradley are asking the important questions: what’s the story with Punch the Monkey, what do gay rams have to do with anything and where does the Pope fit in?

We chat with Kevin Johnson about stepping into the spotlight for GCN’s “So You Think You Can Drag” at The George and we highlight the incredible, often unsung heroic acts within our queer community.

Curiosity, culture, and a bit of chaos; just how we like it.

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Hollywood cover-ups, Winter Olympic proposals and Queer Filmmaking?

Emily and Ally are joined by writer James Hudson and director Liadán Roche to chat about their upcoming short film Hostile Architecture. Along the way, they unpack the era of lavender marriages, debate public proposals at the Winter Olympics and spotlight the queerest happenings in Dublin.

Culture, controversy, and community! All in one episode.

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This week on Queeriosity, love, drama and queer culture collide. Emily and Ally unpack Olympic scandals (yes, the Norwegian bronze medalist too), Chappell Roan leaving her management and top queer events happening in Dublin.

And because we love mixing serious and celebratory, the brilliant Gina Gillespie from Prosmetics joins to discuss their groundbreaking nipple restoration solutions.

Valentine’s week just got a lot more interesting.

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From internet chaos to deeply personal journeys, this episode of Queeriosity covers it all.

Emily Bradley & Ally Ryan break down the 227 Incident (aka the Xiao Zhan controversy) and explore the world of parasocial relationships, when admiration turns intense. The latest news from the Olympics and Grindr and a conversation with special guest Aoife O’Connor, writer of In Vitro at Bewley’s Café Theatre (Feb 2–21). Aoife opens up about her play and the realities of navigating IVF treatment as a queer person in Ireland.

Equal parts curiosity, culture and community.

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