Rory Boyle is podcast host, radio presenter and Production Assistant at Broccoli Productions. He currently hosts and produces Queer Ear, which highlights issues that don’t get enough mainstream attention and Lights, Camera, Melodrama!, which chronicles the highs and lows of The X Factor. He has hosted live events at the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse.

His word of the day is POSITIVITY.

CW: This episode contains discussion of homophobia and hate crime.

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AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

Resources: 

Galop

Hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people

Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm)

Website: http://www.galop.org.uk

Victim Support

Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events.

Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7)

Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices