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Proudly Said

Proudly Said is about being LGBTQ+ in the UK without compromise. Hosted by John Hyland (he/they), a Liverpool-born activist and advocate, the show brings real conversations to the forefront. No studios, no scripts - just people, where they’re most at home, speaking in their own words. Each episode centres voices you don’t hear enough, talking about what it means to live out loud, hold space, and just live. There’s no performance. Just queer stories, proudly said.

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Ep 12: Ripley (from Queer Agenda) said

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2025/08/05

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Ripley is nothing short of a powerhouse in recent times within Liverpol's queer community. They are a founding member of the now well over subscribed Board Gaymes group, which is now expanding to have monthly groups over on the Wirral; and has recently launched Queer Agenda Merseyside.Queer Agenda acts as a directory of what's going on within Liverpool's queer community - events, groups and outings - which Ripley puts together manually themselves! It's not an easy task,

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34:06

Ep 11: The Butch Qween said

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2025/07/29

🎙️What’s This Episode About?John Bridson, aka TheButchQween, is part queer meme lord, part cultural critic, and 100% done with your tired binary takes.Talking social media, looking out from behind the curtain, as well as their own mental health challenges, John brings a real sense of authenticity to this episode of Proudly Said - highlighting where his humour comes from, and how he uses the creative process to centre himself.There’s sass, sincerity and a few tangents that somehow loop back to

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36:26

Ep 10: Adam Brown said

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2025/07/22

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Adam Brown is a Liverpool-born dancer, choreographer, and founder of Adam Brown Dance Company - known for turning movement into storytelling, and making dance accessible, powerful, and unapologetically personal.Adam joins John to talk about growing up as someone who always wanted to dance, and what it means to build his own dance company that reflects the world as he sees it - not just how it looks on paper. They talk growth, process, and the politics of being a

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33:27

Ep 9: Raf Dias said

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2025/07/15

🎙️What’s This Episode About?Raf Dias - aka @musicbyrafaela — is a queer creative who brings heart, humour and a whole lot of honesty to this week’s episode.We chat about queer love and ends… well, all over the place (in the best way). From navigating the world as a lesbian to challenging the straight-coded expectations still clinging to relationships, labels and language - this one’s about living loudly, loving honestly, and laughing through it all.We unpack identity and what it means to be soft

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32:26

Ep 8: Joey (from The Hot Tub Boys) said

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2025/07/10

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Joey is the frontman of Liverpool queer party bandJoey & The Hot Tub Boys— bringing glitter, chaos and genuine heart to every stage they hit.Joey joins John to talk about making music that’s unapologetically queer, fun, and loud in all the right ways. From more intimate gigs to sold-out sweaty nights, they dive into what it means to hold space for silliness, softness, and self-expression - especially in a world that often asks queer people to shrink.They talk about

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32:31

Ep 7: Regina McQueen said

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2025/07/03

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Regina McQueen is a Wirral-born drag queen with a big personality, a sharp wit, and a soft spot for repainting dolls - literally.Regina joins John for a chat that’s as full of heart as it is humour. They talk about growing up queer in Birkenhead, building a name for herself on the Liverpool drag scene, and how painting dolls in her spare time helps her stay grounded when the spotlight fades.Known for her bold personality, Regina reflects on the pressures of reputation,

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31:57

Ep 6: Braidy Maloney said

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2025/06/26

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Braidy Maloney is a proud queer woman, business owner, and quiet force (sometimes not so quiet) - running bothFive CaféandSolomon’s Tap Roomin Garston.Braidy sits down with John to talk about building community from the ground up. Not with big speeches or rainbow branding, but by creating real, local spaces where all people feel seen and safe. She shares her journey from customer to café owner, how being different shaped her approach to business, and the power of

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32:35

Ep 5: Franz Genau said

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2025/06/19

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Franz Genau is a drag king, host and chaos-stirrer - better known to some as Queer Artisan.Franz joins John to talk about what it means to perform masculinity not just for laughs, but to shake things up. As Queer Artisan, Franz has carved out space in Liverpool’s cabaret and DIY drag scene — running events, creating platforms, and making room for other queer artists to get weird, loud, and unapologetically themselves.They talk gender performance, creativity, community

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34:43

Ep 4: Gary Harper Said

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2025/06/12

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Gary Harper is a contemporary artist whose work hits harder than most – abstract, emotional, and unapologetically honest. Known for his landscapes and visual storytelling, Gary brings mental health, queerness and working-class identity into all he does.In this episode, Gary joins John for a conversation that’s equal parts art school, therapy session and Scouse defiance. They talk about turning trauma into texture, the limits of representation, and why he refuses to make

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32:51

Ep 3: Sarah Lovelock said

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2025/06/05

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Sarah Lovelock is one of the ultimate LGBTQ+ allies in Liverpool. Owner of Lovelocks Coffee Shop, she has, without intention, created the only daytime queer safe space for the community; with the vast majority of her regulars being from the community. Sarah talks about the origins of Lovelocks, why it's important to 'not be d*ck', and demonstrating why she's so fabulous.🗣️ Why Listen?If you’re seeking genuine conversations that reflect the diverse experiences within

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35:23

Ep 2: Connie Frankish said

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2025/06/05

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Connie Frankish is a transgender woman and proud activist for the last 18, no 12, wait actually 9 months - and has quickly become a powerhouse within the community of Liverpool. She reflected on her time as a teacher, and how her being openly trans had an impact on both the young people she taught, and the adults around her.Please note: this episode was filmed prior to the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of 'sex'.🗣️ Why Listen?If you’re seeking genuine

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33:38

EP 1: Ketona Madrave said

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2025/06/05

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Ketona Madrave is Liverpool's DJ Drag Queen, hitting the decks across multiple LGBTQ+ venues in the city. John and Ketona sat down and talked about how she came into drag, her musical background, and also the potential issues around misunderstanding her namesake in light of recent events within the local community.🗣️ Why Listen?If you’re seeking genuine conversations that reflect the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, Proudly Said offers a platform for

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03:29

Ep 0: Introducing Proudly Said

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2025/06/01

🎙️ What’s This Episode About?In this short introduction, host John Hyland shares the motivation behind launchingProudly Said - a podcast that amplifies LGBTQ+ voices, especially those often unheard. John discusses the importance of creating spaces where queer individuals can share their stories authentically, without filters or apologies.🔑 Episode Highlights00:00– Welcome and purpose of the podcast01:15– The significance of platforming marginalized voices02:30– What listeners can expect in

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