Queer the Music with Jake Shears

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Horse Meat Disco’s Luke Howard on Queer Nightlife, Disco & Finding Your People | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

October 06, 2026

Season 4 of Queer the Music continues with Horse Meat Disco co-founder Luke Howard. Joining Jake Shears, he reflects on the beginnings of the legendary London club night, its journey from a Sunday party at The Eagle in Vauxhall to a global queer institution, and more than two decades spent bringing people together on the dance floor. The pair also discuss Luke’s early experiences of queer nightlife in Sheffield and London, coming of age during the AIDS crisis, the DJs and clubs that shaped hi...

How Queer Artists Transformed Pop Music in 1984 | Ian Wade | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

September 29, 2026

Jake Shears is joined by journalist and author Ian Wade to discuss his book 1984: The Year Pop Went Queer and explore how one remarkable year became a turning point for queer visibility in pop. From the shock and sexuality of Frankie Goes to Hollywood and the radical visibility of Bronski Beat, to Madonna, Divine and the gay club culture breaking into the charts, they unpack a moment when queer music was reshaping the mainstream. They also look at how far queer representation in music has com...

Why Tom Rasmussen Believes Being Different Is an Enviable Position | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

September 22, 2026

Jake Shears is joined by artist, songwriter and performer Tom Rasmussen for a wide-ranging conversation on music, identity and finding freedom through creativity. Together, they look back on Tom’s journey from growing up in Lancashire to finding queer community through drag, as well as the artists who shaped them along the way, from Madonna and Celine Dion to Goldfrapp and Bronski Beat.The episode also looks ahead to Tom’s new album, Make a Fist, a bold electronic record centred on visibility...

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How many listeners does Queer the Music with Jake Shears have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Queer the Music with Jake Shears?

Queer the Music with Jake Shears typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established musicians, performers, actors, authors, and cultural critics with recognized work and a substantive connection to LGBTQ+ life, queer music, representation, or popular culture. Common among recent guests: Award-winning music, acting, or performance careers; Leadership of influential or established bands and creative projects; Published books or recognized cultural criticism. Recent guests include Tom Rasmussen, Ben Platt, and Barry Walters.

How hard is it to get booked on Queer the Music with Jake Shears?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Queer the Music with Jake Shears cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Lgbtq+ Culture, Queer Music, Music History, and Popular Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.