Doctor DILF: Extra Length: Episode 1.3: Friends and the LGBTQ+ Community
Doctor DILF: Extra Length 1.
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Friends & the LGBTQ+ Community
Gay men chat about our health and the world we live in - uncensored and extra length!
Why you should listen to this episode…
In our overcrowded and noisy media, the voices of older gay and bisexual men often get lost. Well, no longer. Every episode of Doctor DILF: Extra Length features three elder gays talking about their own experiences of life and the topic of the week. It’s candid, honest, and very, very human. Doctor DILF: Extra Length serves as a counterpoint to expert advice through featuring the experts by experience - older gay and bisexual men themselves. By listening to both Doctor DILF and Doctor DILF: Extra Length, it is hoped that the listeners will gain many perspectives on the subject of the week, enabling them to make up their own minds, and hopefully, to provide motivation and inspiration. Warm, poignant, and funny, Doctor DILF: Extra Length is your companion on a run, in the gym, or to your nice cup of tea and a sponge finger.
In this episode, Simon, James, and John talk about friendships - when they’re needed and when they all become just a little much for us to bear. James recalls the highs and lows of starting LGBTQ+ social groups, Simon tells the group about how he found his tribe, and the boys consider how the pandemic changed how friendships are formed. The lads then chat about current times and their fears for the community before deciding to making a plea for a Doctor DILF road trip to a certain London pub. Doctor DILF on the Road, anyone?
Trigger Warning: This episode contains mention of the Admiral Duncan bombing, which some listeners may find distressing, so listener discretion is advised.
Episode Summary
How important are friends? What are the high points and low points of starting a social group? How did the pandemic affect social lives? What are the benefits of the LGBTQ+ community and what challenges does it face? How bad is Simon’s dress sense? What might the future of the LGBTQ+ community be?
You can join in the conversation using the #DoctorDILF hashtag on social media!
Trigger Warning: This episode contains mention of the Admiral Duncan bombing, which some listeners may find distressing, so listener discretion is advised.
Subjects Covered
How important are friends?, being a recluse, online friendships during the pandemic, starting a social group back in the day, the freedom of going to university, coming out, the London gay scene in the 1990s, wonderful trans women, how the LGBTQ+ community can help you, seeing Regina Fong at The Black Cap in London, going to Pride events, Simon dresses like a redneck, and some blatant angling for a road trip.
The Panellists
Simon is a Doctor of Public Health with a special interest in LGBTQ+ healthy ageing. You can find him at BlueSky, Instagram, and LinkedIn
James is a diversity expert working in the corporate sector. You can find him on BlueSky and Instagram
John treads the boards as an actor. You can find him on Spotlight, BlueSky, and on Instagram
Helpful Links
Helpful links to supportive organisations are given at the end of the programme and can be found here
