Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives
Jake Shears celebrates the anthems that have dominated dancefloors and shaped queer lives. Throughout the history of popular music, queer artists have made huge contributions - often at great expense and risk to themselves personally and professionally. This podcast shines a spotlight on those who trailblazed paths towards self expression. Join Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears and his guests as he unearths these important stories song by song.
Executive Producer: Alice Williams, Producer: Debbie Kilbride, Research: Mark Wood and Luke Wheatley
Latest Episode
'Grace Kelly' by Mika (11.11.2025)
Previous Episodes
- 'Queen' by Perfume Genius
- The B-52s - with Kate Pierson
- ‘My Lady of Mercy' by The Last Dinner Party
- ‘Not My Father’s Son’ from Kinky Boots with Billy Porter - Part 2
- ‘Not My Father’s Son’ from Kinky Boots with Billy Porter - Part 1
- 'Statue In The Square' by Kae Tempest
- ‘Raw Deal’ by Judas Priest with Rob Halford - Part 2
- ‘Raw Deal’ by Judas Priest with Rob Halford - Part 1
- 'The Power of Love' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
- ’It’s a Sin’ by Pet Shop Boys with Neil Tennant
- 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters
- ‘Midnight Radio’ from Hedwig and the Angry Inch with John Cameron Mitchell
- 'Free Yourself' by Jessie Ware
- 'Explode' by Big Freedia
- 'Glacier' by John Grant
- 'Tutti Frutti' by Little Richard
- 'Standing In The Way of Control' by Gossip with Beth Ditto
- 'Fast Slow Disco' by St Vincent
- 'Going To A Town' by Rufus Wainwright
- '1950' by King Princess
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