Queer Talker is a podcast celebrating the stories and journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals from all walks of life, from business leaders to celebrities and influencers. Through open and authentic conversations, we explore themes of identity, authenticity, and the power of living boldly.
What happens when you ask two husbands what gets on their nerves? Toenails in the bath, dishwasher disputes and absolutely no hesitation.
Adam joins me fresh from his Queer Talker interview, alongside his husband and returning guest Ali, for a couples edition of Queer Panic. We get into who made the first move, saying “I love you”, a New York proposal and the everyday habits that test a marriage.
There’s also a zombie apocalypse, a debate over who would make the better Traitor and a karaoke performance you can judge for yourself. And beneath the teasing, they share the wedding moments they’d relive and the words that capture what they love about each other.
Funny, affectionate and occasionally a little too honest. Welcome to Queer Panic.
Follow Queer Talker for more LGBTQ+ conversations, and tell me: what’s the one habit your partner has that drives you mad?
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6 Oct 2026
Adam Imber: Husbands, Faith, Pride & Learning to Accept Himself
Adam Imber is one half of Husbands Ali and Adam, a married gay couple who have built a huge online community by sharing their lives, their relationship and the different identities that make them who they are.
But becoming so proudly visible is something Adam’s younger self might never have imagined.
In this episode of Queer Talker, Adam opens up about growing up Jewish, coming to terms with his sexuality and why accepting himself proved harder than being accepted by the people around him.
We talk about meeting his husband Ali, how their relationship helped Adam become more confident in his identity, and the incredible experience of bringing their Jewish and Turkish backgrounds together for their wedding. Adam shares what it meant to stand beneath the chuppah surrounded by both families, and why having a rabbi there felt particularly powerful after his experiences growing up. adam-ben.txt
Adam also talks about becoming one half of Husbands Ali and Adam, why they decided to share their relationship publicly and the importance of showing that sexuality, faith and culture don’t have to exist separately. For Adam, that visibility is partly about becoming the representation he wishes he’d had himself. adam-ben.txt
We also discuss mental health, Adam’s ADHD diagnosis, dealing with negativity online and why talking openly about his own experiences has helped him realise just how far he’s come. adam-ben.txt
It’s a conversation about love, identity, faith, visibility and finally learning to be proud of every part of who you are.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Adam's background
02:13 Early years and discovering sexuality
03:46 Struggles with faith and identity
07:04 Family reactions and support
10:56 Visibility and representation in the LGBTQ+ community
16:05 Adam and Ali's interfaith relationship
23:10 Wedding day and cultural significance
26:58 Impact of sharing their story
30:13 Mental health and self-acceptance
35:03 Advice for young LGBTQ+ people
40:11 The power of community and support organizations
Connect with Ben Cicchetti:
Website - https://www.queertalker.com (https://www.queertalker.com)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bencicchetti/ (https://www.instagram.com/bencicchetti/)
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@queertalker (https://www.youtube.com/@queertalker)
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bencicchetti (https://www.tiktok.com/@bencicchetti)
29 Sept 2026
Queer Panic with Gabriel Clark
Gabriel Clark is back, but this time there’s no time to overthink his answers.
The Tip Toe and Hollyoaks actor faces Queer Panic, revealing his animated childhood crush, his most irrational ick, the skill he once lied about having in an audition and which Russell T Davies show he’d save above all others.
Plus, why star signs could get his queer card revoked, which of his characters would be an absolute nightmare to date, and the unexpected queer icon he’d like to have a drink with.
For the full story of Gabriel’s journey from Bolton to Hollyoaks and Tip Toe, watch or listen to his full Queer Talker conversation.
Connect with Ben Cicchetti:
Website - https://www.queertalker.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bencicchetti/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@queertalkerTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bencicchetti
Who has been a guest on Queer Talker
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Michael Gunning
Lewis Oakley
Jessica L’Whor
Mark Bittlestone
Lord Chris Smith
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YouTube views
32,162
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100
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Quality
81
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
32
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