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
86 episodes
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...
MAFS, Relationships & Chameleons: Keye Luke
In this episode, we sit down with Keye, the breakout star of Married at First Sight UK whose humour, honesty, and emotional depth have made him one of the show’s most unforgettable personalities. From navigating a painful divorce in his early t...
Improv, Modern Gay Life & Hey Big Guy: Jake Cornell
In this episode, we sit down with comedian and writer Jake Cornell, the quick-witted mind behind Hey Big Guy and one of the most refreshing queer voices in comedy today. From coming out at 16 to finding his community later in life, Jake opens u...
Femininity, Grief & Re-Defining Sexuality: Alexis & Liam
In this episode, we sit down with married couple Alexis & Liam, whose relationship has existed across identities, labels and multiple “coming outs.”Alexis shares her true timeline: first identifying as straight, then gay, then trans...
Faith, Drag & Religious Books | Jeza Belle
In this episode, we sit down with Jeza Belle: drag queen, author, comedian and the first drag queen in history to publish a Christian devotional, for one of the most surprising, thoughtful and moving conversations.✨ We talk queer spirit...
I Kissed a Girl, Owning “Lesbian” & Toxic Labels: Georgia Robert
In this episode, we sit down with Georgia Robert, a standout from I Kissed a Girl Season 1 and semi-pro footballer for a raw, funny and unexpectedly emotional conversation about identity, labels, sport and self-acceptance.🌈 We get into ...
Conversion Therapy, Dating & Iron Fists: Eman Akwafo
In this episode, we sit down with actor, writer and producer Eman, whose work and lived experience confronts the intersections of queerness, faith and Black masculinity.From award-nominated stage work (For Black Boys…) to creating his u...
