Cock-Tales With James is a comedy podcast serving up wild stories, unfiltered laughs, and real talk about life, love, and everything in between. With a mix of solo episodes and special guests from all walks of life, James dives into the chaos to entertain, educate, and blow your mind with no topic off-limits and no shame in sight. Whether you’re LGBTQ+, an ally, or just curious, this is a safe space to feel seen, heard, and maybe a little scandalised. Come for the chaos, stay for the community.
Real talk, wild tales, zero shame just life, loud and proud.
🎙️ EPISODE 13: Hotel Rooms, Escape Rooms & A Whole Lot of Chaos 🔑✨
🎙️ EPISODE 13: Hotel Rooms, Escape Rooms & A Whole Lot of Chaos 🔑✨
We’re back with a solo catch-up — and trust me, it’s a rollercoaster!
In this episode, I’m giving you the lowdown on what’s been going on, why I’m in a hotel room, and everything in between. But that’s not all… we’re going on an audio adventure as me and my friends tackle an Egyptian-themed escape room (and let’s just say… it was giving “chaotic team-building” energy).
A massive thank you to Escape Rooms Cardiff for the free game — you’re icons! 🗝️
Plus, we’re catching up on all things pop culture:
🎶 Taylor Swift’s new album — my unfiltered thoughts 👀
💬 Your confessions & juicy listener questions
🤣 A few too-honest moments (as always)
It’s fun, random, and full of laughs — just how we like it on Cocktales with James.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe & leave a review — it means the world!
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29 Sept 2025
EPISODE 12: REALITY CHECK
This week I’m joined by my Rise and Fall cast mate and good friend Connor for a long overdue reunion — and it’s a wild ride of nostalgia, laughter, and real talk.
We go back to our time on the 2023 reality show, sharing behind-the-scenes gossip 👀, the friendships that came out of it, and how those unforgettable experiences shaped us. But we don’t stop there — we also dive into our lives now, celebrating our biggest achievements since the show:
💪 Connor opens up about his inspiring health and fitness journey.
📱 I reflect on my growth in content creation and podcasting, building Cocktales from scratch.
🎬 We both share honest reflections, wild stories, and what reality TV doesn’t show you.
It’s funny, motivating, and a little outrageous — just like the best confessional chats should be.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps Cocktales grow and keeps these stories flowing!
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In Episode 11 of Cock Tales with James, I sit down with Jamie, a dental hygienist and aesthetics practitioner who’s here to bare it all.
Together we get into:
🍆 The truth about penis filler — who’s getting it, how it works, and why it’s on the rise
🍑 Hole tox — yes, it’s real, and yes, we went there
💉 Extreme aesthetics & body modification trends
😂 Outrageous confessions you won’t believe
It’s wild, unfiltered, and guaranteed to make you laugh, squirm, and overshare.
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15 Sept 2025
🎉 Episode 10: The Confessions of ALL Confessions 🍾💋
WE DID IT!!! TEN Cocktales deep and honestly… I can’t believe how far we’ve come. From a random idea in my head to this growing, chaotic, hilarious, and supportive community and now… our first ever SPONSORED episode 🥳🙌. Your love, shares, DMs, and laughs have made this podcast what it is, and I couldn’t be more grateful 💕.
So let’s celebrate with the most OUTRAGEOUS episode yet. This week, we dive into the wildest confessions you’ve ever written in and trust me, you outdid yourselves. PLUS, I finally spill the tea on the breakdown of my one and only relationship (yep… it’s time).
This episode is raw, juicy, unfiltered, and a little bit iconic. It’s everything Cocktales is about — laughs, honesty, and absolutely no filter.
From Episode 1 to 10, THANK YOU for being on this ride with me. Here’s to many more Cocktales together 💕.
👉 Don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode let’s make Episode 10 the biggest yet!
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8 Sept 2025
🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: Wigs, Gags & The Church of YSHEE 👑
While we wait for Episode 10, I couldn’t keep you hanging — so here’s a special bonus drop with the one and only drag icon @ysheeblack 💅✨
We get into:
🌟 YSHEE’s drag beginnings in Birmingham
⛪ The legendary Church of YSHEE drag competition she created & hosts
💇♂️ My wig journey + hair transplant confessions (I overshared, obviously)
🎭 A fast-paced drag game that got way too chaotic
👀 Drag Race goss, juicy sex talk & confessions we probably shouldn’t have said out loud
It’s bold, hilarious, and completely unfiltered just the way you like it.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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💬 Like, comment & subscribe — and tell us your fave moment below!
1 Sept 2025
✨ EXTRA SPECIAL DROP ✨
We’ve laughed, cried, overshared (way too much 👀) and spilled all the tea… so here it is: a supercut of the wildest, funniest, most outrageous moments from every episode so far! 🎉
From skincare secrets to hookup horror stories, breakups, dilemmas and even the stuff we probably shouldn’t have said on the internet… this episode has it all. 💅🎙️
Think of it as a bestie catch-up on steroids — all the chaos, all the cocktails, and all the confessions in one place.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube!
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This week I’m joined by my chosen family and skincare founder Alex. Not only is he the brains behind the vegan, eco-friendly brand that’s saving your skin and the planet, Arcade Skincare but he’s also my honorary Auntie Al serving unsolicited advice, sass, and a whole lot of love. 💖
In this episode we get into:
🌱 Building a skincare brand that’s 100% vegan & planet-friendly
👵 Generational differences in the LGBTQ+ community (and why Auntie Al knows best)
💌 Your juicy dilemmas answered with Alex’s no-filter wisdom
🚗 Outrageous dogging conversations (yep… we really went there)
✨ Why friendship that feels like family is everything
It’s hilarious, heartwarming, a little bit chaotic, and full of those moments that make you laugh out loud on the bus.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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💬 COMMENT your fave moment below and send in your dilemmas for Auntie Al’s next session
⭐ Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share with your bestie it helps more than you know!
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18 Aug 2025
EPISODE 8: MUM KNOWS BEST (…Maybe Too Much 👀) 💖🔮
EPISODE 8: MUM KNOWS BEST (…Maybe Too Much 👀) 💖🔮
This week is super special I’m joined by my amazing mum for an episode that’s equal parts wholesome, hilarious, and slightly chaotic. From family stories to psychic surprises, nothing is off limits… and yes, she even puts me on the spot about my sex life 😅.
We dive into:
👩👦 Family life & how many partners I’ve really had
🔮 Mum’s incredible talents as a medium & psychic artist
🌈 What it’s like raising an LGBTQ+ child
💬 Mum’s advice for parents & friends supporting LGBTQ+ loved ones
😳 And the bedroom questions I did not see coming…
It’s raw, funny, warm, and one of my favourite episodes yet. You’re going to love her!
✨ Join the conversation ✨
I’d love to hear from you! If you’ve got a dilemma, a messy story, or just something you want advice on – write in or send me a voice note and it could feature in a future episode.
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11 Aug 2025
🎙️ EPISODE 7: WANDERING INTO AUTHENTICITY 🌍🌈
For this one, I’m joined by the incredible Connor a travel lover, storyteller, and someone who knows a thing or two about finding your people (and yourself) on the road.
We’re talking:
🧳 What it really means to travel authentically as part of the LGBTQ+ community
🌏 The best destinations for feeling safe, seen, and celebrated
😂 Cruising in a Mall in Barcelona...
💖 Why travel can be the ultimate act of self-love
Whether you’re a passport pro, planning your first trip, or just here for the chaos and cocktails this episode will make you want to pack your bags and book the next flight out.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
💬 COMMENT your dream travel destination below — and tag your favourite travel buddy
4 Aug 2025
🎙️ EPISODE 6: BREAKUPS, BARGAINS & BEING ONLINE 💅📱
For Episode 6, I’m joined by my gorgeous bestie and fellow content queen @laurenvenn_ and this one’s got everything
We go way back like, Nando’s shift rota back — and now we’re both navigating the wild world of social media, one post (and one emotional crisis) at a time.
In this episode, we get into:
📲 What it’s really like being a content creator on TikTok & Insta in 2025
💔 Lauren opens up about her recent breakup and the rollercoaster of healing
💄 Our favourite bargain beauty finds and why we’ll always be Boots girls at heart
👯♀️ From restaurant mates to real ones — how friendship keeps us grounded
🙋♀️ Your juicy audience dilemmas — from messy exes to friend fallouts (we didn’t hold back)
Whether you’re a content creator, going through it in love, or just here for the chaos this one is for you. It’s honest, hilarious, and full of heart.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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💬 COMMENT your fave moment or dilemma below — and send this to your work bestie from way back
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This episode is WILD and it’s just me, James, reading your anonymous confessions that range from spicy to straight-up WTF.
You lot really didn’t hold back... and honestly, I love you for it.
In this chaotic, hilarious, and totally unfiltered solo ep, we dive into:
🍆 Hookups that should’ve stayed in the group chat
💔 The confession about sleeping with someone your gay uncle also slept with (I gasped)
🦶 Feet pics (yes, that came up too of course it did)
💬 Body counts, ghosting, love, lust, and everything in between
😅 Stories that had me laughing, cringing, and needing a cold shower
It’s raw. It’s honest. It’s probably something I shouldn’t have uploaded but if I’m oversharing, we’re doing it together.
This episode is for everyone who’s ever made a questionable choice, slid into the wrong DMs, or just wants to feel better about their own chaos.
So grab a drink, put in your headphones, and let’s get into your wildest secrets...
🎧 Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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💬 COMMENT below with your reaction or your own confession (I dare you)
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21 Jul 2025
EPISODE 4: HOOKUPS, HAIRLINES & HEARTBREAK 💔🍆
This week, I’m joined by the one and only @taylor990 from @waffleshoppodcast and let’s just say…
we overshare from start to finish 😅
We spill everything on:
💔 Getting cheated on (and the messy aftermath)
🍆 Hookup culture & navigating open relationships
🧠 Mental health, healing, and building a viral podcast
📸 Nudes, polyamory & how to actually stay safe online
🦱 Hairlines, toupees… and confessions you won’t believeIt’s raw, unfiltered, and full of those “did-they-really-just-say-that?” moments 👀
You are NOT ready for this one.
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17 Jul 2025
BONUS EP: The Gay Guide to Getting it On
🎙️ SURPRISE EPISODE: JUST ME, JAMES LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX, BABY 🍆💬
I did a thing… and recorded my very first solo episode no guest, no filter, just me oversharing in a way that might get me cancelled 💅
This one’s outrageous, brutally honest, and honestly… probably too much.
But if I’ve made the mistakes, you might as well learn from them, right?
We get into:
💥 The sex education we should have had as LGBTQ+ people
🍑 Tops, bottoms, switches — let’s talk about it
💔 Sex, love, and navigating intimacy without shame
🙈 And yes... some personal stories that should never be on the internet but here we are
If you’ve ever felt lost, awkward, or like nobody explained this stuff properly —this episode is for you. No judgement, no shame, just real talk and a lot of laughter.
Because sometimes the most empowering thing is to say what no one else will — and laugh about it after.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Host: @James_allen96
13 Jul 2025
EPISODE 3: BEAUTY, BEYONCÉ & BEING YOURSELF
This week, I’m joined by the radiant, real, and ridiculously wise gee skincare queen, content creator, and one of my closest friends for a conversation that’s equal parts glam, grounding, and gorgeous. 💖
We’re diving DEEP into beauty standards, self-love, and what it really means to feel good in your skin because when Gee talks skincare, you listen.
In this episode, we explore:
🧴 The truth behind beauty myths and how to build a routine that actually works
✨ The power of loving the skin you’re in even when the world tells you not to
🎨 Gee’s journey with Vitiligo, and how it’s shaped her relationship with beauty
🌈 Smashing toxic beauty ideals and why confidence looks different for everyone
💫 Our top-tier skincare tips, affordable must-haves, and products that changed our lives
👑 And of course… our shared love (obsession) with Beyoncé because who isn’t bowing down?
💋 Expect laughter, raw honesty, unexpected tangents, and more glowing takeaways than your favourite serum.
This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they weren’t “enough” you are. Your skin is worthy, your beauty is valid, and your glow is already there.
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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📅 BONUS solo episode drops Thursday 18th July yes, I’m flying solo and oversharing (as usual) 👀
📲 And go follow @Gee_wh now — your skincare game will thank you.
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7 Jul 2025
I exfoliate my booty hole
Content creator Luke Skin discusses his coming out journey and shares skincare tips with host James Allen, revealing insights on confidence and relationship dynamics in this interview.
30 Jun 2025
Ep1- Rhys Doing Things "I need my Wigs"
TikTok star Rhys Doing Things discusses his rise to fame through relatable skits, the importance of family, and how comedy provides a safe space in this interview with James Allen.
29 Jun 2025
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James interviews Rhys, TikTok comedian, about his rapid rise to online fame through Nan impressions and skits, exploring the support system he has with his boyfriend.
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