Things Gay People Like

Eurovision time has rolled around once more, and with just days to go until this year's extravaganza, I'm joined by Francesco aka Cesco to talk about his love for the Contest, his all-time favourite entries and favourites of this year PLUS we reveal the 2024 TGPL jury votes! Of course, we have all the usual bits as well, and my Mam is back with her thoughts on Eurovision 2024. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 2:05 Hi to Cesco 5:10 TGPL News 14:40 Eurovision Deep Dive 1:15:40 Recommendations Follow Cesco: www.instagram.com/muff1n_ch1ps Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/thingsgaypeoplelike Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

SCREEEEAAM it's a Boyband Special! Obviously here at TGPL we give each girl group their own episode but for the boys, I thought we could just cover them all in one! (Sorry lads.) Longtime pop fan Helen takes me back to the 90s and 00s as she counts down her Top 10 boybands of all time, and we select our favourite members and tracks from each one. As always, we have all the usual bits, plus of course my Mam is back with her thoughts on all things boyband. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:43 Hi to Helen 5:20 TGPL News 13:50 Boybands Deep Dive 1:25:35 Recommendations Follow Helen: www.instagram.com/honestlyhelen www.tiktok.com/@honestlyhelen Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/thingsgaypeoplelike Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

Hiya! There's been loads going on with our TGPL topics lately so I thought it was time to check in with our previous guests Cooper, Christian, Damien, Marcus, Pierce and Sebastian about Ariana Grande, Celebrity Big Brother, Kylie Minogue, Scream, X-Men and Melodifestivalen respectively! And of course my Mam is back to have her say on one of those topics. Hint: it's not X-Men. Enjoy! 02:25 Ariana Grande 19:25 Celebrity Big Brother 36:55 Kylie Minogue 52:30 Scream 1:09:05 X-Men 1:26:22 Melodifestivalen Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/thingsgaypeoplelike Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

THIS IS! The part when I do an Ariana Grande episode. With just days to go 'til the release of her seventh album 'eternal sunshine', Ari fan Cooper joins me for a Deep Deep Dive where he takes me through her career to date, discussing each album as well as our favourite tracks! Of course we have all the usual bits like TGPL News, Recommendations and the rest - plus, of course, my Mam is back back back again. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:40 Hi to Cooper 5:20 TGPL News 15:00 Ariana Grande Deep Dive 1:09:00 Recommendations Follow Cooper: www.instagram.com/coopercrush Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/thingsgaypeoplelike Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

Don't START WITH ME! Just like the topic of this episode, the podcast has been revived, as CBB fan Christian joins me to go over all 22 series (to date) of Celebrity Big Brother! We reminisce about our favourite moments and housemates, discuss the most controversial incidents and of course we have all the usual bits and bobs - plus I catch up with SMASH correspondent Dom about an exciting update to his topic (as well as some Wicked trailer chat) and my Mam is back as always! Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 2:30 Hi to Christian 3:40 TGPL News 13:10 Celebrity Big Brother Deep Dive 1:10:00 Recommendations 1:17:15 SMASH Update & Wicked Chat Follow Christian: www.instagram.com/christianguiltenane Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/thingsgaypeoplelike Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

Hey lamb! We don't acknowledge the passing of time but it's Episode 40 and that does mean it's tiiiiiime for another Mariah special. Fellow long-time Mariah stan Ashley joins me in Part Four to discuss our mutual love for MC and to cover the most recent eras of her decades-spanning career, from 2009 to the present day. Plus we count down our Top 10 Mariah songs of all time, and there's all the usual bits as well - plus a special Christmas message from my Mam. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Hi to Ashley 6:00 TGPL News 13:00 Mariah Deep Dive 1:16:40 Recommendations Follow Ashley: www.instagram.com/mariah_beary Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

Grab some brown rice, vegetables and an Evian (or some Doggy Chow if you'd prefer) and settle in for a celebration of all things SHOWGIRLS. Joel from the iconic Right Back At Ya! podcast joins me to talk about his love for the film, its incomparable leading lady and his favourite quotes and moments - plus we bring up Grease 2 as much as humanly possible. But that's not all! Our Girls Aloud correspondent Cliff returns to discuss the big reunion, and Sebastian is back too for a Big Brother post-season review. It must be weird not having anyone come on your podcast, so I'm glad I have three guests this time - plus, of course, my Mam! Enjoy! 0:00 Intro + Girls Aloud Update 9:05 Hi to Joel 12:30 TGPL News 21:00 Showgirls Deep Dive 1:09:37 Recommendations 1:19:05 Big Brother Review Follow Joel: www.instagram.com/dr_joelb www.twitter.com/dr_joelb Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

PAWS UP! For episode 38, we're finally covering one of the biggest pop stars of the last 15 years or so, the inimitable Lady Gaga. Pop culture writer and Little Monster Eric dials in from LA to talk about his love for Gaga over the years and take me through her career to date. Plus our Britney correspondent Andrew is back to talk about The Woman In Me, and we have all the usual bits including another appearance from my Mam. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:21 Hi to Eric 4:50 TGPL News 9:50 Lady Gaga Deep Dive 1:21:15 Recommendations Follow Eric: www.instagram.com/ericanders www.twitter.com/MrEAnders Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

We're off to Miami for Episode 37 as we revisit the unforgettable, (mostly) timeless sitcom The Golden Girls! My friend Chris joins me for a slice of cheesecake and takes me through his love for the show, his favourite episodes, and we take a look at the more controversial aspects of the series as well. Plus TGPL's Madonna correspondent Ben is back to review the Celebration Tour - and of course my Mam's back too. Thank you for being a listener, and hope you enjoy! 0:00 Intro & Madonna Update 10:35 Hi to Chris 14:05 TGPL News 22:15 Golden Girls Deep Dive 1:12:55 Recommendations Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

SO! Because there's been so much happening with a few of our topics, I thought it was a good time to check in with some of our previous guests! Damien, Sebastian, Kyle, Freddy and Paul are back to chat about the latest on their topics - and of course my Mam has her say as well. Enjoy! 2:20 Kylie Minogue 15:15 Big Brother 37:48 Neighbours 50:47 Strictly Come Dancing 1:06:18 S Club Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

Calling all lip gloss b*tches and members of Team Britney - the podcast is back with a bumper Big Brother special! With just days to go until a brand new series arrives on ITV (and Virgin Media One in Ireland), my Melfest correspondent Sebastian makes his mainstream debut to take me through the entire run - so far! - of the reality TV juggernaut. We also have an Eternal update from Olly, and definitely not the kind either of us wanted to talk about. Aside from that, we have some more News, Recommendations and of course my Mam is back. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:45 Eternal Update 12:20 Hi to Sebastian 15:00 TGPL News 21:30 Big Brother Deep Dive 1:28:40 Recommendations Follow Sebastian: www.instagram.com/bast_pal www.twitter.com/SecondSupereon Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/songs-gay-people-like/pl.u-kv9l44VTZpEb0

Just like Forever, the podcast hiatus is OVERRRRRR and we are kicking off Season 4 in style with an episode focusing on the girl group with possibly one of the finest singles discography in the history of pop - and definitely the best Megamix - The Saturdays! Founder member of #TeamSats Carl joins me to take me through the story and discography of the group, and as always we have some News, Recommendations and another appearance from my Mam. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! 0:00 Intro 2:15 Hi to Carl 4:40 TGPL News 10:15 The Saturdays Deep Dive 1:01:50 Recommendations Follow Carl: www.instagram.com/carldavidsmith www.twitter.com/carlossmith Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ

Baby, we're turning back the hands of time to talk about 30 years of LOUISE! My friend Simon joins me to discuss his love of Lil' Lou over the years, take me through her discography and tell me all about her recent London show. Plus, our Kylie correspondent Damien returns to have a catch-up about the phenomenon that is Padam Padam. As well as that, we have our regular features like TGPL News, Who Have You Met That's Famous?, we give our Recommendations and my Mam dials in from her holiday. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:05 Kylie Update 8:20 Hi to Simon 14:30 TGPL News 20:30 Louise Deep Dive 1:11:25 Recommendations Follow Simon: www.instagram.com/simon_backhouse Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ

I went to Eurovision for the first time ever this year so of COURSE I had to talk about it! Previous guests Freddy (Stricly Come Dancing) and John (Eurovision 2022) join me to go over the incredible week we had in Liverpool and reflect on the how the Contest played out - plus James from the Steps episode dials in with his own experiences working on Eurovision this year. Enjoy!

It's the ACTUAL most wonderful time of the year, and the podcast is back to take a deep dive into all things Eurovision 2023! Eurofan Tyron joins me to talk about his love for the Contest over the years, what makes a good/bad year, the highs and lows of this year's lineup and we reveal the results of the TGPL jury! As always, there's some News and Recommendations too - and my Mam is back as well, of course! Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 3:25 Hi to Tyron 5:40 TGPL News 16:50 Eurovision 2023 Deep Dive 1:09:40 Recommendations Follow Tyron: www.instagram.com/thetyronwilson www.twitter.com/thetyronwilson Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ

I'm telling you to loosen up your buttons and get your claws into another episode of TGPL, this time focusing on the six and only (membership number may vary at any given time) Pussycat Dolls! My friend Lukas joins me to chat about his love for the group and take me through the story of their career - so far... Also, I catch up with our S Club 7 correspondent Paul about this week's exciting developments and we hear from another previous guest Aoife re the Rihanna Superbowl Half-Time Show! And as always my Mam makes another appearance at the end. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:00 S Club Emergency Summit 7:30 Hi to Lukas 10:20 TGPL News 16:15 Pussycat Dolls Deep Dive 1:02:30 Recommendations Follow Lukas: www.tiktok.com/@_lukasmyers www.instagram.com/_lukasmyers Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ

It's time for some wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff on the podcast as my friend Chris joins me to talk about his love for Doctor Who! I am his naive companion as he guides me through the evolution of the show (particularly since its return in 2005) and counts down his favourite episodes with much more miscellaneous Whovian chat besides! Plus we have an update from our Tomb Raider correspondent Rik, and as always there's a Quiz, some Recommendations and an appearance from my Mam! Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:40 Hi to Chris 4:35 TGPL News 10:45 Doctor Who Deep Dive 1:06:15 Recommendations Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ

It's Episode 30 which is A CAUSE for celeBRATION, and my friend of many years Aoife joins me to talk about our shared love for Mariah Carey, specifically looking at the period from 2001 (Glitter) to 2008 (E=MC²). We chat about our general feelings on each album, pick our favourite tracks, the ones we'd skip, and there are lots of other such festive moments besides. As always we have TGPL News, Recommendations and my Mam is back at the end of course. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:50 Hi to Aoife 4:10 TGPL News 12:00 Mariah Deep Dive (Part Three) 1:05:20 Recommendations Follow Aoife: www.twitter.com/AoifeMo Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ

AAAHHHHH DO YA DO YA DO YA FEEL THE POWER of Eternal? With 2023 marking the 30th anniversary of their debut single Stay, Eternal stan Olly joins me for this episode to tell me about his love for the group and take me through their career and discography. We chat about each album, the lineup changes, cover some Unpopular Opinions and of course Olly takes on the Quiz. Plus our Sugababes correspondent Cliff is back for a quick chat about the surprise release of The Lost Tapes, and my Mam is back as well! Enjoy! 0:00 Intro & Sugababes Update 10:45 Hi to Olly 13:45 TGPL News 22:20 Eternal Deep Dive 1:19:00 Recommendations Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ

IT'S CHRISTMAS MALCOLM and we're taking the opportunity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Spice World (aka Spiceworld) The Movie, released of course on St. Stephen's Day also known in some territories as Boxing Day in 1997. I'm delighted to invite two previous guests back to the TGPL, namely Dan from Episode 1 (Spice Girls) and Paul from Episode 21 (S Club 7). We talk about their love for the film, and they count down their favourite moments and quotes! There's a Quiz which is a bit different to the usual format (fingers on buzzers!), and of course we have TGPL News, Recommendations and my Mam's back as always. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 1:35 Hi to Dan & Paul 6:55 TGPL News 16:45 Spice World The Movie Deep Dive 1:05:00 Recommendations Follow Dan: www.instagram.com/danmcgram Follow Paul: www.instagram.com/pauly_mck Follow the podcast: www.instagram.com/gaypeoplepod www.twitter.com/gaypeoplepod Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P5etk5WwFs1sb4yF3LeTx?si=pxVGLKJuRTirCJLh3QJ_aQ