Proudly Said
John Hyland
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Ep 54: Jodi Fox said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Jodi Fox is a creative director, brand consultant, trustee of The Proud Trust, and founder of Studio Zenko, but more than that, she’s someone who understands how…
Ep 53: Naya Thorn said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?To mark the start of Pride Month, John sits down with Liverpool drag artist Naya Thorn for a conversation that feels honest, grounded, and very real about where she’s…
Ep 52: Mario Kyriacou said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Mario Kyriacou, the man behind the iconic Cheer Up pop party, joins John for a conversation that goes far beyond the dancefloor.We get into the story behind one of the…
Ep 51: Alena (The Pole Loft) said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Alena is the owner of The Pole Loft, a Liverpool-based studio built on inclusivity, confidence and creating space for people to move, express and reconnect with…
Ep 50: Mikey Connor said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?For the 50th episode of Proudly Said, John sits down with reality TV personality, football referee and digital creator Mikey Connor.Best known to many from BBC Three’s I…
Ep 49: Debbie Darling said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Debbie Darling is a Liverpool drag queen known for her polished performances, big personality, and a strong commitment to giving back to the community.Debbie joins John…
Ep 48: Daisy Gill said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Daisy Gill is a Liverpool singer-songwriter known for her retro-pop sound, powerful voice, and growing audience online, where thousands follow her mix of music, honesty…
Ep 47: Tyler (The Cracked Mirror Collective) said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Tyler is the founder of The Cracked Mirror Collective, a grassroots project creating space for trans mutual aid, culture and community across the North West.In this…
Ep 46: Millie Dollar said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Millie Dollar is, in John’s words, local legendary burlesque royalty. A performer, producer and storyteller who has spent years helping shape Liverpool’s cabaret scene,…
Ep 45: Rosie The Fearless said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Rosie the Fearless is a TikTok and Instagram comedian with a sharp northern wit, a love of character work, and a knack for capturing the absurdity of everyday life.Rosie…
Ep 44: Toni (Hennessy) said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Toni, also known as Hennessy, is a queer pole dancer, dance instructor, and performer who has turned movement into both power and protest.Toni joins John for an open…
Ep 43: Shania Pain said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Shania Pain is a Manchester-based drag queen with Scouse, theatre-kid roots, big pop energy, and a healthy sense of humour about the expectations placed on her.Shania…
Ep 42: Dr Rory McGill said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Dr Rory McGill is the Director of Public Health for Sefton Council, as well as a lifelong horror nerd who grew up in Derry idolising Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Resident…
Ep 41: Divina De Campo said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Divina De Campo is a singer, Drag Race UK legend, producer, activist, and all-round powerhouse.John and Divina sit down for a brilliantly chaotic chat that veers between…
Ep 40: Jayy Dring said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Jayy Dring is a young Scouse lad with a big personality, a sharp (sometimes dark... lol) sense of humour, and a story that deserves to be heard.Jayy joins John to talk…
Ep 39: Kiki Pain said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Kiki Pain is a fierce AFAB drag queen, singer and content creator making waves both on stage and online - and she’s not afraid to speak up for herself, or others.Kiki…
Ep 38: Thomas Hartley (Pam Sandwich) said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Thomas Hartley is known to many from Married at First Sight UK, but these days, you’re just as likely to find him onstage as his drag alter ego, Pam Sandwich.Tom joins…
Ep 37: David Watson said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?David Watson is a creative producer, cultural curator and one of the key figures behind some of Liverpool’s boldest, most visible moments in recent years; including…
Ep 36: Weavin' Steven said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Ste Hulme, known to some as Weavin' Steven, known to others as Tanya Cope, joins John for one of the most open and important conversations on Proudly Said to date.Ste…
Ep 35: Shuv Barbital said
🎙️ What’s This Episode About?Shuv Barbital, the self-proclaimed Goth Mom of Liverpool, is a drag artist, host, costumer and chaos curator, known for bringing dark glamour, camp filth and fierce…
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