This week Simon and Keevez are talking about the cult classic, endlessly quotable 1999 comedy But I'm a Cheerleader, with the talented and hilarious Annie McIlwaine!The film follows Megan, played by Natasha Lyonne; a teenage cheerleader being sent to a conversion camp and coming to terms with her identity as a lesbian. We discuss how these themes are dealt with through a comedic lens, give our honest review and a few character impressions to boot!We also talk AI, plastic surgery, am dram groups, RuPaul, Taylor Swift musicals, and silliness that ensued the first time Caoimhe and Annie tried to watch this film...Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok @GayToZPod
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A is for... Are You The One?
GAY TO Z IS BACK BABY! The highly anticipated second season of everyone's favourite podcast is finally here. For our first ep we're talking about the MTV reality dating show Are You The One?, specifically their first, and only, queer season Come One, Come All. We're joined by the brilliant journalist and comedian, Eli Cugini to talk all things bi representation, queer dating, polyamory and the "second puberty" a trans person can go through.Read Eli's article about Are You The One? Come One, Come All here: https://mid-theory.com/2025/02/17/bisexual-season/Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @GaytoZPod
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Z is for... Zerophilia
It's the season one finale! And this week it's just Simon and Keevez, and we're talking about the 2005 film 'Zerophilia'. We go through the film scene by scene and explain why it's equal parts hilariously bad, outrageously camp and surprisingly profound. We also discuss Mickey 17, reminisce on all our favourite moments doing Gay to Z so far, and deliver a 5 minute cold open where we try to sing Dear Evan Hansen from memory.If you enjoy, give us a follow here and on Instagram and TikTok @GayToZPodSee you soon!
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Y is for... Years & Years
This week Simon and Keevez have a LOT to say about the band Years & Years and the artist Olly Alexander. We go through each album from Communion to Polari, Alexander's first album under his own name, along with all the controversies, highlights and personal anecdotes along the way. We also discuss new music from Gaga, Chappell Roan, Lil Nas X, Eve Belle, JADE, Haim and Ariana Grande.Follow us @GaytoZPod on Instagram and let us know your thoughts!
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X is for... XXY
*TRIGGER WARNING - Discussions around sexual assault and themes of a sexual nature involving minors*This week Simon and Keevez are joined by Donegal filmmaker and longtime friend of Caoimhe's, Katie McFadden, to discuss the 2007 Argentine film 'XXY'. The film centres around a 15 year old intersex person questioning their gender identity and sexuality. We discuss some of the problematic themes in the film, whether it is a positive example of representation and the general lack of knowledge and representation of intersex people. We also talk about school misfits, chihuahuas, queer awakenings, making movies and Katie's latest project.Follow us on instagram @GaytoZPod !
An A-Z of queer media, where each week we talk about a different piece of art made for/by/about LGBTQ+ people. Hosted by Caoimhe McGee and Simon Gibson.
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