Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend
Welcome to "Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend"! (AMAABF). A podcast that delves race, relationships and the LGBTQ+ community.
Join the first visual and audio LGBTQ+ podcast hosted by a mixed heritage couple! Get to know Faris (anxiously attached), who's always seeking reassurance, and Josh (Avoidant attached), who self-sabotaged every relationship, until this one! No matter how hard he tried.
This podcast came to fruition from long night chats in the garden with a cuppa, solving all of the world’s issues. Originally, starting as a podcast in our garage, to a beautiful studio in London.
We want this podcast to be a place our beautiful listeners can enjoy, have a laugh and escape yaylity!
So, join us and subscribe for new episodes every MONDAY! Peace, Love, and Rubber Gloves.
Episodes
92 episodes
Turning Green, Mixed Race Identity & Kissing Boys: Ruben Bø Dower
Ruben Bø Dower first caught the attention of audiences on I Kissed A Boy, but behind the iconic green looks and unforgettable fashion is a thoughtful conversation about identity, creativity and belonging. In this episode, we're joined by artist...
Party Culture, Skins & The Sober Gay: Siôn Meirion
The Sober Gay has built a thriving online and real-life community for LGBTQ+ people exploring sobriety, and in this episode, we're joined by Welsh creator and community organiser Sion Meirion to talk about his journey away from alcohol and drug...
The Buzz, Ireland & The Kinkiest Boots: Liam McEvoy
Fresh from the West End production of Kinky Boots, we’re joined by performer, dancer and content creator Liam McEvoy for a conversation about queer joy, chosen family, musical theatre and finding “the buzz” in life.From landing his drea...
Sinners, Orisha’s & The Demonisation of Africa: Adwoa & Solomon
We’re joined by artists, storytellers and creators Adwoa and Solomon for a fascinating conversation exploring African mythology, folklore, spirituality and the stories that colonialism tried to erase.From how they met at university and buil...
Mighty Hoopla, Chosen Family & The Gay Poodle Algorithm: Glyn Fussell
We’re joined by Glyn Fussell, creator of Mighty Hoopla and co-founder of Sink The Pink, for a hilarious, emotional and deeply honest conversation about queer culture, identity and building spaces where people truly feel like they belong....
Smoggie Queens, Gay Brothers & The Stolen Parcel: Phil Dunning & Elijah Young
Smoggie Queens is the chaotic, camp and heartfelt BBC comedy following a group of queer friends navigating life, love and absolute mayhem in Middlesbrough and in this episode, we’re joined by creator and star Phil Dunning alongside actor Elijah...
Breaking Patterns, Masculinity & Little Mix: Claudimar Neto
We’re joined by choreographer and creative director Claud for a deeply honest conversation about identity, healing, relationships and what it means to truly come home to yourself. From growing up in Angola and moving to the UK at a young age, t...
Transitioning, Masculinity & Gender Euphoria: Zelah Glasson
We’re joined by Zelah, a Trans man, content creator and online coach, for an open and honest conversation about transitioning, identity and what it really means to navigate masculinity in today’s world.In this episode, Zelah shares his j...
The Arab World, Breaking Taboos & Comedy: Shaden Fakih
We’re joined by Shaden, a fearless Arab comedian and outspoken voice on identity, politics and freedom of expression, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about queerness, culture and resistance.In this episode, Shaden opens up about gr...
Attitude Magazine, Diversity & Cultural Change: Cliff Joannou
We’re joined by Cliff, Editor-in-Chief of Attitude Magazine and Rolling Stone UK, for an honest and insightful conversation about identity, media, community and what it really means to create cultural impact.In this epi...
Autism, Culture & Power Structures: Joris Lechêne
We’re joined by Joris for a powerful conversation on neurodiversity, identity & the systems shaping our understanding of the world.In this episode, Joris shares his perspective as a neurodivergent creator, unpacking how autism, ADHD...
NAFS, Safe Spaces & SWANA Creatives: Drew Demetry
We’re joined by Drew Demetry, founder of NAFS, for a powerful conversation about SWANA identity, queerness & community.In this episode, Drew shares his journey growing up between Denmark and Egypt, navigating religion, culture and se...
Masculinity, FLOODLINES & Beirut: Saleem Haddad
We’re joined by Saleem Haddad, novelist and writer, for a deeply personal conversation about identity, masculinity, love and what it means to belong.In this episode, Saleem shares his journey growing up across the Middle East, navigatin...
UK Black Pride, Intersectionality & Queer Activism: Lady Phyll
We’re joined by Lady Phyll, activist, community organiser and founder of UK Black Pride, the largest Pride celebration for Black and people of colour in Europe.In this powerful conversation, Lady Phyll shares the story behind building U...
The Empire, Wakanda & Ancient History: Helio Figueiredo
This week we sit down with Helio, essayist, historian and cultural commentator, for a conversation that completely reshapes the way we think about empire, masculinity, queerness and power.From Ancient Rome’s obsession with dominance and...
Archetypes, Shame Cycles & The White Gaze: Josh Rivers
We're BUSY BEING BLACK! This week we sit down with Josh Rivers, creator and host of the award-winning podcast Busy Being Black, a platform centring queer Black joy, intimacy, spirituality and political consciousness.Josh shares the orig...
Meet Cute Cakes, The "L" word & Weddings: Jenny
In this episode, we’re joined by Jenny, founder of Meet Cute Cakes in Manchester, for a funny, intimate and unexpectedly deep conversation about love, identity, anxiety and building a life on your own terms.Jenny talks about growing up,...
Cat Dads, Bootylicious & TFL: Lupin in London
In this episode, we’re joined by Jerome and Jacques, partners, creators and the people behind the viral cat duo Lupin and Rajah.They share how a love story that began on a nightclub dance floor grew into a life together, a creative partners...
Muslim, Jewish & A Love Story: Ali & Adam
In this episode, we’re joined by Ali and Adam, a married queer couple whose relationship sits at the intersection of faith, politics, identity and love.Ali, who is Muslim, Palestinian and Turkish, and Adam, who is Jewish, share how they...
Masculinity, Spoken Word & The Birds and the Bees: myndstate
In this episode, we’re joined by myndstate, a spoken word artist who uses poetry to explore identity, sexuality and what it means to grow up in a world that doesn’t always leave space for difference.myndstate shares how he found his voic...
New Music, Tomboys & The Industry: Malika (Hamzaa)
In this episode, we’re joined by singer and songwriter Malika (Hamza) for a raw, funny and deeply honest conversation about music, mental health, identity and becoming who you really are.Malika opens up about growing up with depression,...
Colonialism, Queer South Asians & Hierarchies: Dr Rohit K Dasgupta
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Rohit Dasgupta, associate professor at the London School of Economics, queer activist and local councillor, for a vital conversation about caste, class, colonialism and queerness.Rohit reflects on gro...
Palestine, Arab Stereotypes & Masculinity: Elias Jahshan
In this episode, we’re joined by Elias Jahshan, a Palestinian-Lebanese journalist, editor and writer, for a powerful conversation about identity, belonging and reclaiming narrative.Elias opens up about growing up Arab, queer and d...
Gay Relationship, Engagement & Social Media: Jake & Max
In this episode, we sit down with Jake & Max, a couple whose love story has captured hearts across the internet. What started with a cautious first date and clashing attachment styles evolved into a partnership defined by growth, healing an...
Brixton, HIV & Queer History: Marc Thompson
In this AIDS Awareness Day special, we sit down with Marc Thompson HIV activist, community leader and one of the most vital voices in Black queer British history. Born and raised in Brixton, Marc has spent four decades reshaping the landscape o...
