Bisexual Brunch

History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality.  Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List  2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world!

In this episode, Ashley, Lewis and new regular host actor and comedian Samantha Baines discuss their thoughts for a bisexual manifesto of demands for Britain’s politicians ahead of the forthcoming General Election which is due before the end of the year. 

They also preview the latest allegedly bi themed film and hear a bisexual journey story from South Africa via Zimbabwe. 

Ashley talks to researchers about a study into bi representation in movies and Ask a Bisexual hears from a straight woman in Wales who has just discovered her husband is bisexual. 

History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality.  Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List  2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world!

In this episode, Ashley and Lewis discuss how the show is Number One in Kenya before trying to decipher the latest very confusing research about an apparent bisexual gene.
Lewis talks about the battles he had to give his new book a clear bisexual title. Actor and writer Tom Ward-Thomas joins the show to discuss  the bi credentials of the Oscar nominated film Maestro. Leeds based bi couple Tom Carter and Lottie Hopkins bring us their unique bisexual journey story. Our Bi icon series looks at the life of First World War poet Robert Graves and there are two Ask a Bisexual Questions - one from Northern Ireland and another from the United States.

Thanks to actor Tom Ward-Thomas for bringing to life Robert Graves' poetry. The Bi Icons music is by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner.

Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a Made in Manchester Production

History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality.  Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List  2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world!

In this episode Lewis and Ashley are joined once again by comedian, actor and writer Samantha Baines who tells us what it's like maintaining her bi identity while being heavily pregnant. US screenwriter Kye Kallman tells Bisexual Brunch how he found out he was bisexual when he attended an orgy with his girlfriend in California. The trio discuss stereotypes around being considered 'queer', unrequited love and the fors and against of when to dive into an open relationship. The Bi Icon series looks back at the life and loves of Seigfried Sassoon (the British First World War poet) and 'Ask A Bisexual' hears about straight women using Grindr to date bi men. There's also a bi journey story from Jeremy near Bristol.

Thanks to actor Tom Ward-Thomas. The Bi Icons music is by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner.

Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a Made in Manchester Production

History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality.  Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List  2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world!

Journalist and author Rebecca Cox is the guest presenter/panelist joining Ashley and Lewis for an episode putting stereotype myths around bisexuality to the test. There’s another Bi Icons profile -  this time British WW1 poet Wilfred Owen. Was he gay? Or really bi? The team talk bi visibility day and give their verdict on Bi Pride UK while the Ask a Bisexual Question hears from a bi women in a r’ship with another bi woman with a very different way of seeing her bisexuality. And Neil Evans from Stockport tells his bisexual journey story

Bisexual Brunch is recorded in Manchester and London and is a Made in Manchester Production 

History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality.  Bisexual Brunch along with Nichi, Ashley and Lewis were included in the UK Pride Power List  2021. Lewis managed to stay in the list in 2022 and soared to No 79 while MIM, the production company behind Bisexual Brunch was also named UK Production Company of the Year 2021 (Silver winner). Most recently it was revealed Bisexual Brunch's listening figures are in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide - and the show reaches 108 countries, more than half the world!

A bumper edition of Bisexual Brunch with Ashley, Lewis and guest host, comedian, actor and writer Samantha Baines.

Across 4 hours.....

Northern Ireland's sexuality stats - and the multiple ways bisexual people identify themselves on the latest Census.

What's in a bi male voice? An Australian clinical psychologist joins us to talk about an unusual research study. And we test out Ashley and Lewis's voices on the streets of London.

The bi man making a stand against biphobia from some women.  Why he's stopped dating straight women.

Reactions to the new series of Heartstopper - how the show is connecting across the generations.

How researchers into bisexuality in Leeds and Manchester want your help.

The first in a new series restoring our place in history - 'Bisexual Brunch Bi Icons' looks at WWI poet Rupert Brooke

A Bisexual Journey with actor Simon Haines who gives a candid overview of what being bi means to him.

Ask a Bisexual hears from a 41 year old North Yorkshire woman whose never yet dated another woman.

This edition of Bisexual Brunch was recorded in Manchester, London and Leeds.