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The B-Side

The B-Side is Perth’s very own bi+ community radio show, every Wednesday Night from 9pm on DRN1 Radio. Join our hosts Ares, Bridget and Marie as they dive into what it means to be multi-gender attracted as they welcome local guests each week into deep and lighthearted conversations that matter most to bi+ folk. The B-Side broadcasts from Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar (Perth), in partnership with Bi+ Community Perth, to amplify local voices under the bi+ umbrella (including bisexual, pansexual,

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01:03:54

The Weight of the Armor, Part 2: Defining Toxic...

The B-Side ·

2026/01/14

In Part 2 of The Weight of the Armor, hosts Ares, Marie, and Slanie continue their powerful conversation with Ashley, moving beyond definitions of toxic masculinity and into the lived realities of navigating masculinity in dating, relationships, and community spaces.Building on the foundations laid in Part 1, this episode dives deeper into how masculine expectations show up in everyday interactions—particularly within bi+ and queer communities. Ashley reflects on how masculinity is

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01:06:22

The Weight of the Armor, Part 1: Defining Toxic...

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2026/01/07

In this enthralling episode of The B-Side, hosts Ares, Marie, and Slanie come together for a thought-provoking conversation with Ashley, exploring masculinity, identity, and sexuality beyond binary norms.Ashley, a bisexual man who grew up surrounded by rugby players and military culture, shares his personal journey of questioning traditional ideas of masculinity and how those experiences shaped his understanding of gender and sexuality—particularly within the context of bisexual and

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00:56:21

Bisexual Representation in the Media

The B-Side ·

2025/12/24

Bisexual representation in film and television has come a long way — but it’s still complicated, inconsistent, and often misunderstood.In this episode of The B-Side, hosts Marie, Bridget and Ares are joined by guest Slaine to unpack how bisexuality is portrayed in the media: when it feels authentic, when it falls into lazy or harmful tropes, and why visibility alone isn’t enough.We explore characters who got it right — from Rosa Diaz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and David Rose (Schitt’s Creek) to

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01:00:49

Beyond Binaries: Intersex Identity, Bi+ Belonging &...

The B-Side ·

2025/12/17

What does it mean to live and love beyond binaries?In this episode of The B-Side, hosts Marie, Slaine and Ares are joined by Toby — a bi+, intersex and agender person and relationship counsellor — for a thoughtful conversation about identity, intimacy and connection beyond rigid categories.We explore how being intersex, agender and bi+ intersect in everyday life, shaping self-understanding, relationships and belonging in a world that still prefers simple labels. Toby shares lived experience

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00:58:07

Building a Fairer Future: Dr Misty Farquhar on Bi+...

The B-Side ·

2025/12/10

This week on The B-Side, Marie, Slaine and Ares are joined by someone who helped shape the very beginnings of our community: Dr Misty Farquhar (they/them), bi+ and non-binary advocate, educator, CEO of Rainbow Futures and founding organiser of Bi+ Community Perth. Together, we journey through Misty’s personal story — from creating spaces for bi+ people a decade ago, to becoming one of WA’s leading voices in LGBTQIA+ human rights. We reflect on the wins since marriage equality, the reforms

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00:53:56

Breaking the Silence: How Emma Reclaimed Her...

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2025/12/03

In this episode of The B-Side, we sit down with Emma, who grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness and learned early to split herself between who she was and who she was expected to be. Her story is one of faith and fear, hidden love, domestic violence, healing, and the long road toward reclaiming identity. Together we explore how religious conditioning can shape bisexual identity, blur the lines between devotion and submission, and create silence where self-expression should be. Emma shares how she

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01:06:55

Becoming Her: Trust, Polyamory, and the Search for...

The B-Side ·

2025/11/26

In this essential episode of The B-Side, we hear from Orianna, a bisexual M to F trans woman, on the raw realities of navigating identity, love, and safety. Orianna discusses the pivotal intersection of being both trans and bi, exploring the journey of finding genuine belonging where inclusion often only exists "on paper." We delve into the complexities of dating as a polyamorous, sapphic-aligned trans woman—from confronting stereotypes and chasers to reclaiming power in D/S spaces

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00:53:31

Rewriting Attraction: Transition, Bias & Gateway...

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2025/11/19

As Trans Awareness Week draws to a close, The B-Side brings you a powerful and deeply reflective conversation with Dom — a transgender man whose journey through transition reshaped his understanding of attraction, masculinity, bisexuality and identity.In this episode, Ares, Marie and Slaine explore how gender discovery can open unexpected pathways into desire and self-acceptance. Dom shares how settling into his masculinity helped him recognise long-repressed attraction to men, and how he

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01:01:42

Standing Proud: Pride, Protest & Community in 2025 |

The B-Side ·

2025/11/12

What does Pride mean in 2025 — celebration, protest, or both? This week on The B-Side, hosts Marie, Ares, and Slaine are joined by Joey from Pride WA to unpack the theme “We Are Here.” Together they explore Pride’s activist roots, the new code of respect for this year’s events, and what inclusivity looks like in today’s festival landscape.From community parades and Bi+ floats to the ambitious Gay Games 2030 bid, this conversation dives deep into how Perth’s PrideFEST continues to evolve —

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00:55:23

Fluid Attraction & Deep Listening: Rethinking Male...

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2025/10/22

This week on The B-Side, Marie, Bridget, and Ares sit down with guest Ashley to explore the complex realities of same-sex attraction among men who identify as straight. Together they unpack how secrecy, stigma, and a lack of language have long shaped the experiences of “mostly straight” men — and why deep listening and empathy are essential for real understanding.From Ashley’s reflections on 90s biphobia and consent culture, to Ares’ personal story of navigating identity, this conversation

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00:53:43

OCD, Identity & the Bi+ Mind: Finding Certainty in...

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2025/10/15

This week on The B-Side, hosts Marie, Bridget, and Ares sit down with Sky — a proud bi+ and nonbinary advocate — to explore the powerful intersection between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), sexuality, and gender identity. Together, they unpack how OCD can weaponise doubt, how compulsory heteronormativity complicates self-understanding, and why so many bi+, pan, and nonbinary people are overlooked in both queer and mental-health spaces.From Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD) to Gender

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00:54:03

Tick(l)ing All the Boxes: Bi+ Beyond the Binary

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2025/10/01

This episode of The B-Side is all about breaking down the misconception that bisexuality is “binary.” We explore how bi+ has always included attraction beyond just “man” or “woman” — embracing non-binary, trans, intersex, and gender-diverse experiences.From the Kinsey scale to personal stories, we talk about where we each sit on the spectrum, the many forms of attraction (romantic, emotional, platonic, aesthetic, intellectual, sensual), and why language like “bi+” is more inclusive. We also

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00:48:05

Coming Out Later in Life – Stories of Visibility and...

The B-Side ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of The B-Side, we explore the powerful and often underrepresented experience of coming out later in life. Guest Chris joins hosts Marie, Bridget and Ares to share his journey of coming out at 45 — the challenges, the freedom, and what it means to live authentically after years of silence. The team also reflect on their own coming out stories, highlighting the diverse paths people take in embracing their Bi+ identities. Plus, we share key updates for Bi+ Visibility Week and

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