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Matt Terry: X Factor, Coming Out & Finally Feeling Free
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with X Factor winner and pop artist Matt Terry for his most open and honest conversation yet.Matt reflects on growing up feeling like he…
Karl Schmid: Living with HIV, U=U, and Why Stories Matter
In this episode of Queer Talker, Ben Cicchetti sits down with Emmy and GLAAD Award-winning creator, HIV activist, and Plus Life Media founder Karl Schmid for a deeply honest conversation about…
Yasmin Benoit: Asexuality, Representation, and Challenging What People Expect
In this episode of Queer Talker, Ben Cicchetti sits down with model, writer and asexuality advocate Yasmin Benoit for a powerful conversation about identity, visibility, and challenging…
Zelah Glasson: Big Brother, Identity, and the Reality of Being Trans on TV
In this episode of Queer Talker, Ben Cicchetti sits down with Zelah Glasson, known to many from Big Brother, for a raw and honest conversation about identity, visibility, and what it really means to…
Lee Knight: A Friend of Dorothy, The Oscars Journey and Queer Storytelling
In this episode of Queer Talker, Ben Cicchetti sits down with writer and director Lee Knight, the creator behind A Friend of Dorothy, to explore storytelling, identity, and what it means to grow up…
Joseph Harwood: Gender, Makeup, Identity and the Reality of Social Media
In this episode of Queer Talker, Ben Cicchetti sits down with Joseph Harwood, one of the original beauty creators and a true pioneer in online content, to explore identity, creativity, and the…
Lee Peart: Comedy, Identity, and Finding Yourself Through Humour
In this episode of Queer Talker, Ben Cicchetti sits down with comedian, writer, and podcaster Lee Peart.Lee shares the journey that led him from navigating multiple identities at school to finding…
Linus Karp: Princess Diana, Gwyneth Paltrow & Creating Queer Joy On Stage
In this episode of Queer Talker, Ben Cicchetti sits down with writer, performer and Awkward Productions co-founder Linus Karp.From viral fringe shows to West End transfers, Linus has built a…
Miss Tess Tickle: From Small-Town Survival to Drag, Visibility & Changing Minds
In this episode of Queer Talker, Ben Cicchetti sits down with drag artist, educator, and community force Miss Tess Tickle.Growing up queer in a small mining village in County Durham, Tess shares what…
Jude Guaitamacchi: Non-Binary Visibility, Recovery, and Rebuilding a Life with Purpose
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Jude Guaitamacchi, non-binary activist, writer, and co-founder of Trans Solidarity Alliance.Jude opens up about growing up without…
Michael Gunning: Coming Out in Sport, Representation, and Finding Your Olympic Moment
Michael Gunning is a former elite swimmer, LGBTQ+ advocate, and one of the most important voices at the intersection of sport, race, and identity.In the first Queer Talker episode of 2026, Michael…
Lewis Oakley: Bisexual Visibility, Identity, and Owning the In-Between
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Lewis Oakley, one of the UK’s most visible bisexual voices and a passionate advocate for representation, visibility, and…
Jessica L’Whor: Drag, Visibility, and Building Safe Spaces for Queer Youth
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with drag performer, community builder, and cultural force Jessica L’Whor, also known as Miss Jessica, to explore drag as identity,…
Mark Bittlestone: Comedy, Grief, Queer Identity and Finding His Voice
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with comedian Mark Bittlestone whose sharp wit, queer storytelling and emotional honesty have made him one of the most exciting voices in…
Lord Chris Smith: Britain’s First Openly Gay MP, Section 28 & Fighting for Equality
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Lord Chris Smith — Britain’s first openly gay male MP, the world’s first openly gay cabinet minister, and a pioneering voice for…
S1E19 Jaxon Feeley: From Prison Officer to Trans Advocate and Doing it Scared
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Jaxon Feeley, former prison officer, public speaker, and trans advocate, for a powerful and deeply human conversation about courage,…
S1E18 Alex Thomas-Smith: From West End to Netflix, Authenticity On and Off Stage
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Alex Thomas-Smith — actor and performer whose credits span the West End, TV, and Netflix, including & Juliet, What It Feels Like…
S1E17 Jordan Gray: Trans Visibility, Music, Comedy & Living Authentically
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Jordan Gray — award-winning comedian, musician, writer, and the first trans woman to headline the London Palladium.Jordan reflects…
S1E16 Seth Insua: Queer Storytelling, Human Animal & Rethinking Masculinity
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Seth Insua, debut author of Human, Animal and talented artist, for a thoughtful conversation about queerness, creativity, and…
S1E15 Brandon Wolf: Pulse Survivor, Activist, and the Promise to Never Stop Fighting
In this episode of Queer Talker, host Ben Cicchetti sits down with Brandon Wolf — survivor of the Pulse nightclub shooting, national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, and one of the most…
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Queer Talker has published 35 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Queer Talker is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 49m.
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