TW: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault and suicide.
In many ways, Will Young is the definition of resilience. As a child, he endured physical and psychological abuse at prep school. In his 20s, he found fame on a reality TV show and was forced to be public about his sexuality by a tabloid newspaper, after which he faced years of homophobi ... Show More
Aug 2024
WILL YOUNG: I DON'T NEED PITY FOR BEING SINGLE
<p>From the heights of winning the original Pop Idol, to the depths of an anxiety disorder during his time on Strictly Come Dancing, Will Young is a stalwart of pop culture, selling over 10 million albums globally, winning two BRITs and an Olivier nomination. </p><br><p>Grow ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 2021
Will Young on growing up gay, coming out, abuse and basically being loads of fun
<p>Will Young became a music sensation after winning Pop Idol in 2002 - and became one of the earlier pop stars to come out. We discuss his brilliant book To Be a Gay Man, about what it was like growing up gay in a profoundly homophobic society, about what he was up against when ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2021
Overcoming Trauma Through Art w/ Billy Porter (Season Finale)
On this final episode of the season, the one and only Billy Porter talks about his life in show business. He also candidly shares the trauma of his student days at Carnegie Mellon, the AIDS crisis, and bankruptcy, and his evolution into a multi-award winning superstar. Billy has ... Show More
50m 33s
<p><strong>*Trigger warning – this episode mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know needs support, please call <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14*</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/willpmcmahon/?hl=en">Will McMahon</a> is ... Show More
