EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 1H 20M
No one in Coburg was gay in the 1980's - Patrick Bonello’s story of courage, resilience and finding connection
from When I Was Young · host Nina Fromhold
Patrick Bonello takes us to the 1970s and 80s, to the working-class suburb of Coburg, where his young self was destined to start his life’s journey as an identical twin. We venture through the ups and downs of childhood and into his passion for radio and all things gadgets. All the while, Patrick is learning that he must keep the secret that he is gay, to keep himself safe. Come with us on this heady romp as we look at the politics of sexuality, the AIDS crisis and the prevalent homophobic views of the 80s, through the eyes of a young man who is trying to understand himself and find connection.
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