All of your coming out stories in one podcast.
Join Soph & Gabs as we listen to the stories of people within and around the LGBTQ+ community... the good, the bad, the ugly and the outright hilarious.
We will be talking to the 'come-outers' and the 'come-outees' to hear the stories of those that told and those that listened.
This is the content that we wish we had during our closeted years. We feel privileged to bring you this podcast, for ultimate entertainment, great stories, a place to be heard, but most importantly... content that may help you get through confusing, closeted times.
Have a story you want to tell? Get in touch with us:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qu.ear/
Email - hearquear@gmail.com
Kirstie - 'straight' and married, to living out her lesbian barbie fantasy
Join us, as we ride the rollercoaster of emotion as Kirstie shares her coming out story.
This is Kirstie's very deep and honest experience, she certainly doesn't hold back on any of the juicy details.
It all started as a young girl making her barbies lesbians, little did she know the journey of hardships she would go through to figure out her sexuality. From shouting "I DON'T LIKE DICK" at her mum, to lesbian porn popping up on her laptop in front of her family... (take a listen to find out how she smoothly gets out of this one)
Kirstie now finds herself at the age of 29, married with a dog and trying for a baby, however..YOU CAN'T FIGHT THE GAY. She openly talks about how a proposition of a threesome led to a twosome affair.
There is so much tea to spill, and she pours it for us so openly and honestly from her heart, so have a listen to find out how her wild ride ends.
4 Jun 2021
Dean - Bisexuality
Join us this episode as we speak to Dean. He tells us all about his personal journey of discovering, coming out and existing as a bisexual man.
Now living in Spain with his boyfriend, Dean speaks openly and honestly with us as we delve into his experiences and discuss common misconceptions surrounding bisexual relationships.
From hiding his true sexuality throughout school, to coming out to his first girlfriend of 12 years, Dean tells us his story first-hand.
As always, we hope you enjoy luvs... oh, and welcome to Season 2! 🥳🏳️🌈Soph & Gabs x
15 Apr 2021
Andrea - Coming Out with a Cocktail
When it was time for Andrea and her family to have a cheeky cocktail, it wasn't just the Aperol Spritz that came out of the closet...
Andrea is 24, French, and currently studying in the gay capital of the UK - Brighton. Being curious about wanting to hold her female friend's hand in school lead up to her coming out to her close family (for the 1st time...) at just 11 years old! She tells us all about what it was like growing up on a small island whilst trying to figure out who she was and what that all meant.
It's safe to say that she came up with some pretty creative ways to come out.
As always, we hope you enjoy luvs!
Soph & Gabs x
28 Mar 2021
Jess - A Secret Holiday
Jess (aka @koalatygay... best username EVER) chats with us this episode all the way from Michigan, USA. This isn't the first time they've chatted to a British gal though...
Listen to find out how Jess took a trip across the pond to see a, "friend," and came home with an email for the archives, a girlfriend, and an inspiring coming out story.
15 Mar 2021
Meg Owen - My mum had a WHAT?!
Today we are joined by the lovely Megan, a singer/songwriter from Wales with tea to spill from the whole family. Join us as we listen to her journey of figuring out her identity & sexuality and what coming out was like for her, with a touching domino effect on her younger sibling. Plus, Meg throws us a surprising plot twist from Mama Owen!
10 Mar 2021
Freya & Scarlett - Somerset, Sex & Suspicious Parents
We're truly bringing you the good, the bad and the ugly on this episode *ooh* *ahh*... Join us as we chat to Freya and Scarlett; a lesbian couple with polar opposite stories to tell.
Scarlett tells us about her classic lesbian move of falling for the straight girl, leading up to arguably the most epic and badass response from her dad. Meanwhile, Freya had a significantly different coming out experience, full of straightness and secrets.
Trust us, their stories will leave you wanting more!
1 Mar 2021
Smashby - My first crush outed me?!
On this episode we are joined by Smashby - a queer artist and anti-bullying activist from the UK with major pop-star realness. He tells us how being bullied by his peers in school affected his journey out of the closet, and how it has lead him to write such empowering bops all about standing-up and being proud of who you are! Plus, he spills some exclusive tea all about how his first boy crush outed him... WHAT?!
Check him out on Spotify and all music streaming platforms, and prepare yourself for some epic new music *cough* this Friday (aka Frigay) the 5th March *cough*.
As always we hope you enjoy luvs,
Soph & Gabs x
26 Feb 2021
The Chronicles of (not) Coming Out: LUKA, the Heels & the Wardrobe
On this episode, we're turning Narnia gay. Luka joins us and tells us all about how he came out, by not coming out. This is a chronicle of Luka's weird and wonderful encounters with Karens, cousins and cretins, all entwined into one.
Join us as we discuss what it's like existing as gay in a straight world, how being 'straight' shouldn't be predestined, and much more.
Enjoy luvs, Soph & Gabs x
16 Feb 2021
Annabelle - Outed by a pair of Docs
Annabelle (aka Annabae) shares her rollercoaster of a story with us this episode; an awkward call with her sister, a period of radio-silence from her mum, and a grandma with no filter. Annabelle talks about her gruelling years of self-discovery throughout high school and university, and how growing up within a tight community affected her coming out.
This episode combines the perfect mix of laughs, gasps and chats. As always, we hope you enjoy luvs!
Soph & Gabs x
12 Feb 2021
Alan - My mum read my DIARY?!?!
On this episode we answer some of your questions that have come in on instagram, then we leave the stage to Alan...
Alan tells us what coming out as a gay man in the late 70's/early 80's was like for him. One BIG lesson we learn from Alan is... don't leave your diary out and unattended!
Hope you enjoy!
Remember... if you have a coming out story you want to share with us, email us at hearquear@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @QU.EAR
Soph & Gabs
3 Feb 2021
Rosie & Leigh - My bath made me gay.
TikTok lesbian couple, Rosie and Leigh, share their coming out stories with us. Rosie talks about her struggles during her time at an all girls' school, and how a wild holiday lead to a "coming out" fit for a classic 90's romantic film. Her girlfriend Leigh had a rather different story which all started... yep, you guessed it, in the bath! Join us on this whirlwind of laughs and lowdowns as we hear their authentic stories which ultimately brought them together to be the lovely, thriving couple they are today.
Get ready for a laugh this episode.
Cheers luvs, Soph & Gabs x
31 Jan 2021
Lyncs - Coming Out with an Upcoming Queer Artist
Join us this episode as Lyncs (aka Jackie) tells us what coming out was like for her in a small town in the US. Find out how music has played a significant part in her self-discovery, and how it has helped shape her into the queer singer, songwriter and advocate she is today. PLUS, an exclusive insight into Lyncs' inspiration behind our favourite songs of hers.
You don't wanna miss this one!
Soph & Gabs x
27 Jan 2021
Danny - The boy who didn't "wannabe" like the other boys in the playground.
Danny tells us about how loving the Spice Girls resulted in cruel bullying in school, but how he turned that around to become the thriving, out and proud chap he is today. Have a tissue at the ready!
22 Jan 2021
Orthodox - Coming Out In An Orthodox Jewish Family
In this episode we speak to a Jewish girl who tells her story of coming out in an Orthodox Jewish family. She took us by surprise when she tells us WHERE she told her family...
OY GEVALT!
19 Jan 2021
Meg Bliss - How Coming Out helped her Mental Health
Meg talks to us about how coming out played a significant role in improving her mental health, with a little help from Coronation Street and Sarah Paulson along the way.
15 Jan 2021
Lauren - The Sibling Race to Come Out
In the race with her brother to come out to their family first, who will you root for during this episode of Lauren's coming out story? Also, a surprising twist, as someone OR something.. revealed all to her mum!
Enjoy luuuuvs,
Soph & Gabs
8 Jan 2021
Welcome to QU.EAR with Soph & Gabs
Hi guys, welcome to QU.EAR. Come and have a listen as we read out a couple of your coming out stories - a quick teaser of all that is to come (out).
Remember, we want YOUR stories, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like it to be heard. We can't wait to listen.
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