We Can Be Heroes

Arts & Culture Podcasts

From being a misfit in society to a hero for a community, We Can Be Heroes is a podcast that celebrates people who have pushed through boundaries to achieve an inspirational level of success. Hosted by LGBTQ+ icon, Sink the Pink founder and King of...

Location:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Description:

From being a misfit in society to a hero for a community, We Can Be Heroes is a podcast that celebrates people who have pushed through boundaries to achieve an inspirational level of success. Hosted by LGBTQ+ icon, Sink the Pink founder and King of the UK's club scene Glyn Fussell, this is a podcast for anyone a bit different. Glyn will interview inspirational guests who have harnessed the power of being different and turned it into the reason they've achieved the success they have. They'll be bearing it all, talking about their hardships and struggles, but focussing on the triumphs and successes to prove that it's by being ourselves and accepting our individuality that we flourish. Working his entire life to inspire and be a leader within the LGBTQ+ community, Glyn Fussell has a deep respect for people who work to uplift others, and that's why he believes every one of his guests deserves to be called a hero. Glyn will be bringing these extraordinary people down to a human level for an intimate chat, working out how they've managed to fight through the struggles. He tracks their journey from finding themselves, to accepting themselves, to embracing themselves and finally becoming a hero and making their differences a superpower. When you're different, finding a hero to look up to can be hard. Now these role models are in one place for an inspiring series that celebrates the unique! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter:

@glynfussell

Language:

English

Contact:

07739 042 392

Website:

https://shows.acast.com/we-can-be-heroes

Email:

info@sonicus.co.uk

Episodes

Amy Zing on Margate Pride 2023

8/10/2023

Amy Zing is co-founder of Sink The Pink and alongside Glyn, they created their perfect club night out which became the largest LGBTQ+ performance collective in the UK. Amy has since moved to Margate and co-founded Margate Pride as-well as co-founding OUT Margate, an LGBTQ-friendly youth club. In this chat, they look back at their clubbing days and how Amy's passion for serving a community has been at the heart of all her work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:37

Billy Porter on Queer Utopia

7/27/2023

Glyn has an emotional and raw chat with Billy Porter about the ups and downs of his life and career. From 'learning to be straight' at drama school in the 80s, to being pigeonholed in Broadway in the 90s, Billy looks back on the moments that encouraged him to be true to himself and to find roles where he can express himself freely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:48

Danielle St James on Trans Pride 2023

7/20/2023

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around addiction. Glyn sits down with Danielle St James for an honest look back on London Trans+ Pride. Dani is the founder of the charity, Not A Phase, which aims to uplift the lives of trans people. She shares her story from being general manager of nightclubs, through overcoming addiction and continuing the quest for trans equality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:03

VIN + OMI on Collaboration

7/13/2023

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around suicide and self-harm. Vin and Omi are creators who together, have built one of the leading eco fashion brands today. Stitch by stitch, they are creating an ideology and their fashion shows have caught the attention of King Charles, Michelle Obama, Debbie Harry and Beyoncé. They share their experience of collaborating as a duo and living as a couple. They openly discuss their neurodiversities and the painful experiences that they each have channelled into creativity. With a punk, DIY ethic at their heart, Glyn gets to know what it's really like to work with your other half. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:02

Tom Rasmussen on Being In Control

7/6/2023

Tom Rasmussen talks about their journey to being a musical artist from their roots in as a drag performer. Tom opens up about their experience of physical violence and how they reclaimed their body and regained control through dance, music and creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:13

Jake Shears on Creativity

6/29/2023

Fresh off the back of releasing his solo album 'Last Man Dancing,' Jake Shears chats to Glyn about the creative process in making his music. He looks back on how some of the music from Scissor Sisters was created using answerphone recordings and how he always has his friends in mind when writing music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:22

Josh Rivers on Pursuing Joy

6/22/2023

Josh Rivers is the creator and host of Busy Being Black, the award-winning podcast centring the lives and experiences of queer Black people. He goes on a trip down memory lane with Glyn, to the early Sink The Pink club days and recalls how he grew to bring a sense of enchantment into his life. Josh works closely with UK Black Pride and attributes his successes to choosing to follow his own joy and listen to words of affirmation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:16

ABSOLUTE. on Self-Belief

6/15/2023

ABSOLUTE. aka Anthony McGinley, is a DJ and producer who's roots are in queer clubbing. Anthony and Glyn were flatmates during lockdown and when they weren't drinking wine or watching Real Housewives, Anthony was in his bedroom creating music that he's now been able to play in clubs around the world. This episode, reveals the level of self-belief needed when trying to break through in the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:51

Kadiff Kirwan on Authenticity

6/8/2023

Kadiff Kirwan found his love for drama at school and is now a critically acclaimed actor in television & theatre. Kadiff shares his journey with Glyn as he looks back on the emotional time when he came out as gay to his religious family. Kadiff talks about how his lived experiences as a gay black man, inform his work as an actor and how he strives to promote authenticity within his roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:56

Dustin Lance Black on Storytelling

11/28/2022

Glyn chats to Oscar winning screenwriter and producer, Dustin Lance Black. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Milk' which tells the story of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk. In this honest and emotional conversation, Glyn finds out the story behind the creative and finds a young man who dealt with coming out as gay within the Mormon community by building tiny worlds in shoeboxes. They discuss the importance of retelling LGBTQ history and providing a space for the future generation to learn from the pains of the past. Since marrying Olympic diver, Tom Daley, Dustin openly reveals how to protect their personal life and relationship from the pressures of fame. Dustin also reveals how he chose to take a chance meeting to find love over a potential work project with J.J. Abrams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:25

Rob Madge on Role Models

11/21/2022

Rob Madge and Glyn talk about the importance of panto in bringing LGBTQ culture to the mainstream. Rob is currently rehearsing for panto season and is performing alongside Dawn French and Julian Cary. They discuss the importance of role models and what happens when you meet your hero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:37

Jonbers Blonde on Transformation

11/14/2022

Glyn has a revealing chat with drag performer Jonbers Blonde. They have previously worked and performed together, but this conversation goes beyond their work on the drag scene. Jonbers grew up in the outskirts of Belfast and had a turbulent time coming out as gay and ended up leaving home as a teenager. Jonbers discusses the journey to acceptance within their family and realising a long life vision in the transformational power of drag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:34

Juno Dawson on Trans Power

11/7/2022

Glyn chats to write Juno Dawson about her journey to becoming a bestselling author. Through lived experience as a trans woman and her writing work, Juno has provides an educational and safe space for young queer people. Despite having one of her booked banned in America, Juno has conquered the literary world from humble working class beginnings. Glyn discusses how creativity can be born out of hardship and the way Juno has harnessed her experiences to influence future generations positively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:13

Char Ellesse on Redefining Gender Roles

10/31/2022

Char Ellesse is on a mission to redefine gender roles. Through her project ‘Girls Will Be Boys’ she has provided a platform for discussion about the modern perception of femininity and masculinity. She has worked to change the narrative around women shaving their head and how by challenging the views on beauty standards, we can can find freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:29

John Whaite on Body Dysmorphia

10/25/2022

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around eating disorders and body dysmorphia. John Whaite won the Great British Bake Off over 10 years ago and more recently was half of the first all-male couple. In this emotional and honest conversation, Glyn gets to know the emotions behind the man who has graced mainstream TV. John opens up about his his battles with body dysmorphia and how it has impacted his mental health further with eating disorders. He shares his personal growth and finding his home around loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:29

Dan Gillespie Sells on An LGBTQ+ Upbringing

10/17/2022

Dan Gillespie Sells is frontman of indie pop-band, The Feeling and composed the music for West End Musical, Everyone's Talking About Jamie. He grew up in a queer household with his two lesbian mums and gay uncle - as-well as remaining close to his dad. His mother is at heart of the gay rights movement as-well as being a disability rights campaigner. Dan's upbringing allowed him to have a unique upbringing that nurtured his identity. Glyn finds out the impact on having creative and emotional freedom within his family and how he carved his own career path in a world that wasn't always as welcoming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:54

Dr Ronx Ikharia on Visibility

10/10/2022

Dr Ronx lives by the motto “you cannot be what you do not see.” They have carved a path in the world they want to see with sheer determination and self-funded their way through Medical School after leaving home as a teenager. They are an Emergency medicine doctor by profession and describe themself as a queer, black, androgynous intersectional feminist. Ronx shares their journey through coming out as trans in the black community and understanding their intersection has allowed them to grow and help others. They are a positive force who uses their own lived experience to provide understanding for the LGBTQI community and beyond. Ronx often uses social media as a place to air their views and commentary on the world around them and when chatting to Glyn, they unpick the role we all play in becoming an ally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:26

Myles Sexton on World AIDS Day

10/3/2022

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around suicide. In support of World AIDS Day, Glyn chats to activist, stylist and model, Myles Sexton. Through sharing their own HIV status, Myles has become an advocate for educating and supporting others with sexual health issues. From growing up in rural Canada, Myles shares their journey of self discovery through a turbulent time of acceptance. They are now actively working to change the stigma around HIV/AIDS and provide a vital service to the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:35

Anastacia on Being An Icon

6/19/2022

Glyn gets to know American singer-songwriter Anastacia. They talk about her rise to fame and how she was able to stay true to herself whilst taking on the music industry. Anastacia looks back on her experiences with cancer and how she became an advocate for early detection and support. She also discusses the merits of being a queer icon and that she is always flattered to be impersonated by drag performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:39

Dr Ranj Singh on Being Queer and Religious

6/13/2022

Glyn sits down with doctor, TV presenter and writer, Dr Ranj Singh. Dr Ranj was born into a traditional Sikh Indian family and came out at as queer at the age of 30 after previously being married to a woman. He talks about the importance of his Queer Family in helping him through turbulent times and allowing him to live life to his fullest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:58