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We are Black Boy Joy Podcast: your bi-weekly dose of comedy, therapy and advocacy. New episodes released every other Thursday
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Christmas (and Harry Potter) Special

Black Boy Joy PodcastDec 26, 2019

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FOXES- w/ Anyebe Godwin and Doreene Blackstock

FOXES- w/ Anyebe Godwin and Doreene Blackstock

In this special episode, brought live from the Seven Dials Theatre, Ainsley is joined by Anyebe Godwin and Doreene Blackstock, castmembers of Foxes- the play by Dexter Flanders. We discuss its themes and the process of performing in detail.
Jun 07, 202201:10:29
On The Scene: Leeds (Christmas Edition)

On The Scene: Leeds (Christmas Edition)

On our last episode of Black Boy Joy Podcast, Kieran and Ainsley share our experiences of Christmas, coronavirus and recount our experience of the gay scene in Leeds on a very alcohol filled and hazy saturday night. 

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Dec 30, 202159:03
Ghostin'

Ghostin'

This week, Kieran and Ainsley are hosting a 'no frills' episode of Black Boy Joy Podcast as Ainsley is stuck in Birmingham self-isolating with coronavirus. We still wanted to give yall the content you deserve, so here it is. This week, we discuss testing positive, our favourite men are trash songs, the Conservative Christmas parties during lockdown in 2020 and ghosting
Dec 16, 202157:40
Men Are Trash

Men Are Trash

This week, Kieran and Ainsley use Sza's 2017 to discuss being a side-chick. Plus, Kieran recounts his best men are trash story for the listeners.
Dec 02, 202156:27
Do You Code-Switch In Relationships?

Do You Code-Switch In Relationships?

This week, Kieran and Ainsley discuss the royal family, code-switching in interracial relationships and friendships and much more 

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Nov 18, 202154:50
Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

This week, Kieran and Ainsley discuss Halloween in the aftermath of both our parties, we get into Dave Chapelle's Closer comedy special on Netflix and take a deep dive on our body image. Spoiler alert: we disagree profoundly on these issues

What did you think about Dave Chappelle's comedy special?  

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Nov 04, 202153:23
The T Spot, with Topher Taylor

The T Spot, with Topher Taylor

This week, Kieran and Ainsley are joined by Topher Taylor: writer, podcaster, sex educator extraordinaire for a chat about the relaunch of his new podcast The T-Spot, how he got started, working in the adult industries, our shared love of Madonna and much more!. 


Follow The T-Spot on Spotify, Apple podcasts and all other good streaming platforms and visit his website at https://tophertaylor.co.uk/

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Oct 21, 202101:03:57
Coming Out/Life In The Closet: Re-release

Coming Out/Life In The Closet: Re-release

To Celebrate National Coming Out Day, we've decided to re-release our episode: Coming Out/Life in The Closet recorded almost two years ago now. In this episode, we discuss coming out, living and conducting relationships while in the closet, discuss the concept of coming out to yourself and give advice to anyone struggling. It's an emotional one, and definitely hard to listen back to after all this time- but it's well worth it

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Oct 11, 202101:01:09
Is He Your Type?

Is He Your Type?

This week, Kieran joins Ainsley in London where we discuss the aftermath of a Roisin Murphy concert we attended, criticise eachother's physical types we like in med, discuss polyamorous relationships and more 

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Sep 30, 202101:01:29
Loneliness

Loneliness

This week, Kieran and Ainsley discuss loneliness, things that give us the ick- our christmas plans and more
Sep 16, 202157:37
Would You Be A Sugar Baby?

Would You Be A Sugar Baby?

This week, Kieran and Ainsley discuss sugar Daddy/sugar Baby relationships, declaring your sexuality and much more

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Sep 03, 202101:03:08
Moving Mad!

Moving Mad!

This week, Kieran and Ainsley talk shitty cell centre jobs, our favourite football players and the antics of a few of the cast Love Island 2021. 

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Aug 19, 202153:55
Consent

Consent

*trigger warning* This episode contains conversations surrounding sexual assault. This week Kieran and Ainsley get real about the subject of stealthing, sexual assault, consent and more. This is a very personal episode, so please be mindful when listening. 

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Aug 05, 202149:25
Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: Church and The Famine of Grace with Jarel Robinson-Brown

Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: Church and The Famine of Grace with Jarel Robinson-Brown

This week, we host our first in-person podcast since the start of the coronavirus pandemic where we have an hour long conversation with Fr. Jarel Robinson-Brown- ordained minister and author of Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: Church and The Famine of Grace. We discuss the book at length including the writing process, the true meaning of grace, some of the more controversial passages and much more. 

Pre-order Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: Church and The Famine of Grace on https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Jarel-Robinson-Brown/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AJarel+Robinson-Brown

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Jul 22, 202101:09:03
Grindr Chronicles pt.2

Grindr Chronicles pt.2

This week, Kieran and Ainsley discuss our relationship with the apps now what we're more than 18 months into social distancing. We discuss our sexcapades, racial fetishising, Sha'carri Richardson and her failed drugs test and much more 

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Jul 08, 202149:10
Black Queer Allyship, with Kassi

Black Queer Allyship, with Kassi

This week, Ainsley is joined by Kassi, a longtime friend and Co-Host of The Departure Lounge Podcast filling in for Kieran. We discuss everything from sharing drunken stories, RuPaul's Drag Race, discussing homophobia in the black community and the impending season of Love Island 

Stream the Departure Lounge Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all good podcast streaming platforms.

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Jun 24, 202101:18:56
We Give Thanks

We Give Thanks

This week, to celebrate the return of Pride Month Kieran and Ainsley share what they're grateful for. We discuss the kink and fetish at pride festivals argument and much more.

Our Spotlight this week is Prepster: an organisation founded to educate and advocate for the use of PrEP as an effective tool for HIV prevention. They are hosting a livestream on their facebook on Thursday 10th June 2021 @ 7pm. 

Visit https://prepster.info/ for more info


Jun 10, 202101:01:46
The Album Exchange

The Album Exchange

This week, Kieran and Ainsley do an album exchange- we both choose two albums for the other person to listen to and discuss. Ainsley's choices were 'We Are King' by King and 'Deacon' by Serpentwithfeet and Kieran's choices were 'Dur&' by Durand Bernarr and 'Broke With Expensive Taste' by Azaelia Banks. 

Our Spotlight this week is Hidayah LGBT+, a registered charity set up to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims and promote social justice and education about the community to counter discrimination, prejudice and injustice. They will be hosting a LGBT multi-faith event on the 6th of June 2021, where they will be discussing what it means to be a person of faith and LGBTQ+. Tickets are available below: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inter-faith-lgbtq-discussion-tickets-154542957145

Visit Hidayah LGBT's main website: https://www.hidayahlgbt.com/

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May 27, 202101:08:31
Eid al-Fitr, with Faizan from Imaan LGBTQI

Eid al-Fitr, with Faizan from Imaan LGBTQI

This week, Kieran and Ainsley are joined by Faizan, co-founder of Imaan LGBTQI- a charity supporting LGBT Muslims to mark Eid, one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar. Tune in to hear us discuss Ramadan, the act of fasting, Eid, organising Imaanfest- the first Muslim pride event in the UK, connecting with our roots in our respective ancestral countries and how our queerness can help grow our spiritual and religious connections. This is a great episode, with a great guest so don't miss out. 

Imaan LGBTQI are fundraising. Please click on this link to donate, your funds will help to keep Imaan running: https://www.justgiving.com/imaan-lgbtqi

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May 12, 202101:20:24
Defund The Police
Apr 29, 202101:01:34
No More Silence, with Nathan Lewis
Apr 14, 202101:12:16
Top or Bottom?

Top or Bottom?

This week, Kieran and Ainsley take discuss sex, or specifically the top/bottom binary in gay sex. We discuss our preferences, the stigmas surrounding those choices and more. Plus, we give our take on Montero (Call Me By Your Name), the new song and music video by Lil Nas X and the backlash surrounding THAT lapdancing scene. Our Spotliight this week is 'PrEP & Prejudice', a national programme funded by Public Health England Innovation Fund that aims to influence how black African communities engage in HIV prevention, specifically the use of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) as a HIV Prevention tool.

Visit PrEP & Prejudice here: https://www.prepandprejudice.org.uk/

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Apr 01, 202101:02:16
Black, Gay and Ghanaian with Abdul-Wadud Mohammed
Mar 18, 202156:19
Meghan & Harry
Mar 11, 202153:04
Accountability

Accountability

This week, Kieran and Ainsley have a frank discussion about taking accountability for our past issues, problems and vices and share advice on dealing with internalised homophobia and taking control of your life and happiness. 

Our Spotlight this week is the disturbing persecution of LGBT individuals in Ghana, the closure of the Country's first LGBT centre in Accra and the public condemnation from the church. 

Please donate to the cause if you can: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lgbt-rights-ghana-community-support-fund

Check out: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtrightsghana/ 

and https://lgbtrightsgh.org/?fbclid=IwAR1rJt2k109z-sGCmD8nv-ERMxlcUjatMeCrovN51Gt1oZJjpFz9KMjdf8E

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Mar 04, 202159:44
Jones v Trinidad & Tobago, with Jason Jones

Jones v Trinidad & Tobago, with Jason Jones

This week, to celebrate Black LGBT History Month, Kieran and Ainsley are joined by Jason Jones, a 'Tringlish' LGBT activist and human rights defender born in Tinidad & Tobago but living in England. We spend an hour discussing his activism work, spending his twenties in London, challenging anti-LGBT intimacy laws in Trinidad. This episode was truly an education for both of us, and a real call to arms to get involved in our community. 

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Feb 18, 202101:09:21
It's A Sin
Feb 04, 202101:18:27
Inside Chapter Z Magazine, with Rachel Ayeh-Datey
Jan 21, 202101:27:06
What Does Being a QPOC Mean To You?- 2021 Edition
Jan 07, 202101:13:04
Is Jesus the Reason for the Season? with Rev. Jarel Robinson-Brown
Dec 24, 202001:42:19
Dirty Thirty
Dec 10, 202057:04
The Naked Truth, with Joshua Royal

The Naked Truth, with Joshua Royal

This week, Ainsley and Kieran are very pleased to be joined by Joshua Royal, Sri-Lankan born ballet dancer and creator of 'The Naked Truth'- an online event passionately helping to remove the stigma of HIV. On the 1st of December, The Naked Truth will support World AIDs day with a premiere showcase of dance, music and poetry to raise awareness and funds for The Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity. There will be an opportunity to donate during the event and help them amplify the voices of those affected by HIV. They aim to eradicate stigma and discrimination and to shape a world that is more inclusive and positive. The Naked Truth is supported by House of Rainbow and Stream Movement  We sat down to discuss the event, breaking HIV stigma, growing up and working as a dancer, Lady GaGa's new 'Chromatica' and much more.  Text NAKED to 70085 to donate £5 to Terrence Higgins Trust. Texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS. If you’d like to give £5 but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text NAKEDNOINFO to 70085.”  Visit http://streammovement.com/thenakedtruth for more information  Check out https://www.facebook.com/HIVthenakedtruth/ Visit Joshua Royal's instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_royal/  Follow Black Boy Joy Podcast https://www.instagram.com/blackboyjoypodcast/ Follow Black Boy Joy Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/blkboyjoypod Please send questions/coments/queries to blackboyjoypodcast@gmail.com

Nov 26, 202001:03:35
Love In a Time of Corona
Nov 12, 202001:01:55
Body, Blackness and Burlesque, with Divina Curves

Body, Blackness and Burlesque, with Divina Curves

This week, Ainsley is joined by Leah- better known to some as Divina Curves, a Burlesque artist from the Nouveau Lush burlesque troupe. We get chatting about south London, the art of Burlesque, art as activism, colourism and more. This week's Spotlight is Wastewomxn, a three-piece trans-continental band featuring three self described 'unbinary aliens'. 

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Oct 29, 202001:08:35
You, Me and Lots and Lots of Love, with Leon Wenham
Oct 15, 202001:13:23
The Healing Section, with Brisbon Kofi

The Healing Section, with Brisbon Kofi

This week Kieran and Ainsley are joined by Brisbon Kofi, a native New yorker and west end actor turned poet to discuss The healing Section- a new collection of poems released on Soundcloud and VIMEO. We discuss art, poetry, surviving during the COVID-19 pandemic, the differences between being black and queer in the US compare to the UK and more. 

Watch The Healing Section here: https://vimeo.com/434667141 

Listen to The Healing Section here: https://soundcloud.com/brisbonkofi/sets/the-healing-section 

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Oct 08, 202001:21:08
Internalised Homophobia
Sep 24, 202001:01:04
Being The Black Nursery Manager, with Liz Pemberton
Sep 10, 202001:12:02
Let's Have a Kiki, with Vinegar Strokes
Aug 27, 202001:15:01
Sex Work in The City, with Ebon
Aug 12, 202001:01:60
Inside Giovanni's Room
Jul 29, 202001:07:07
That's Not a Microaggression, That's A Hate Crime- with Dr Mark Pakianathan
Jul 16, 202001:07:11
Pride!
Jul 02, 202057:12
Creating Good Fortune, with Kayus Fernander
Jun 18, 202001:05:16
Rainbow Milk, with Paul Mendez
Jun 04, 202002:03:33
Mental Health

Mental Health

To coincide with mental health week, Kieran and Ainsley get real with their mental health during lockdown, we discuss therapy, health anxiety and more. Our spotlight this week is 'Tangerine', a 2015 film about a black transgender woman living in LA.

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May 21, 202001:04:09
A Little Life: The Great Gay Novel?
May 06, 202001:11:56
Not Another Quarantine Special
Apr 23, 202001:06:21
Can You Be Pro-black and Date Outside Your Race?
Apr 08, 202001:02:43
Love Is Blind
Mar 26, 202001:10:44