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BackRoom Chats
by BackRoom Chats
BackRoom Chats is a queer podcast about culture, community, and the stories that don’t always get passed down.Hosted by Darren and Gordon, partners since 2002 and founders of Backroom Gear, this is a space for honest conversations about gay nightlife, bear culture, leather, kink, Pride, and the history behind it all.Some of it’s funny. Some of it’s personal. Some of it matters more than people realise.From stories in bars and backrooms to the parts of queer life that are slowly disappearing, this is about keeping those conversations going.New episodes weekly.
Episodes
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He-Man, Pillion & Our Obviously Gay Movie Reviews | BackRoom Chats Ep. 12
This week on BackRoom Chats, we're talking movies. Darren and Gordon have recently watched He-Man and Pillion, and despite having absolutely no qualifications as film critics, we have plenty of opinions about both. First up, He-Man. We've talked about He-Man before and the memories we have of...
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Madonna's Confessions 2 REVIEW (Part 2) | Final Thoughts & Favourite Songs | BackRoom Chats Ep. 11
It's time to wrap up our review of Madonna's Confessions 2. In Part 2, Darren and Gordon continue working through the second half of the album, sharing the songs that surprised us, the tracks we've had on repeat, and our overall thoughts after spending plenty of time listening. By the end of the...
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Madonna's Confessions 2 is finally here, and there was no way we were going to squeeze our thoughts into a single episode.
Madonna's Confessions 2 is finally here, and there was no way we were going to squeeze our thoughts into a single episode. In Part 1 of this special two-part review, Darren and Gordon sit down to discuss the first half of the album track by track, sharing our first impressions, favourite songs,...
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Episode 9: Madonna, Every Album & Why She Still Matters
Madonna has spent more than four decades reinventing herself, challenging expectations and creating the soundtrack to millions of lives. For many gay men, her music was more than just pop. It represented confidence, freedom, self-expression and finding people who understood you. With Confessions…
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Rubber | How Darren Fell In Love With It & The Mistakes We Made | BackRoom Chats Ep 8
Some interests appear out of nowhere. Others have been there a lot longer than you realise. In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about rubber. From early memories and first impressions through to seeing it properly for the first time and falling hard for it. We talk about rushed purchases...
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Back Rooms, Saunas & SOPVs | What We Expected vs Reality | BackRoom Chats Ep 7
The first time you walk into one of these places, you really don’t know what you’re walking into. In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about Sex On Premises Venues in Australia. Back rooms, saunas, dedicated venues, and some of the unofficial spaces we came across over the years. We get…
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TV, Hidden Codes & Growing Up Different | From He-Man to Drag Race | BackRoom Chats Ep 6
There was a lot we were watching growing up that didn’t quite make sense at the time. Certain characters, certain looks, certain moments that stuck with you even if you didn’t know why. In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about how TV and music from the 70s, 80s and 90s shaped how we saw...
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Leather | How It Found Us, Why We Wear It & Kink of the Week | BackRoom Chats Ep 5
Leather didn’t start the same way for both of us. For Gordon, it was always part of life. Growing up around motorbikes, leather was practical, protective, just normal. For Darren, it came from somewhere else. 80s TV, music, and that look that stuck long before it made sense. In this episode of...
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Your First Kink Gear | Where to Start, Styles and Armpit Attraction | BackRoom Chats Ep 4
Thinking about getting your first piece of kink gear but not sure where to start? In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk through the basics. Boots, harnesses, jockstraps and pup hoods. What people usually start with, how different styles come together, and how your look can change over time....
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First Kink Club Night? What to Expect + Ball Stretchers | BackRoom Chats Ep 3
Thinking about going to your first kink club night but not sure what to expect? In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about what it’s actually like stepping into your first event. What to wear. When to arrive. How people find these spaces in the first place. And what it feels like when you...
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Dating Before Grindr | Dial-Up, Gay.com, Pubs, Clubs and Chastity Cages | BackRoom Chats Ep 2
Before apps, before swiping, before everything lived on your phone, there was a different way of meeting people. In this episode of BackRoom Chats, we talk about what dating looked like before Grindr. Dial-up internet in the living room. Shared family computers. Logging into gay.com and hoping no...
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Ep 1: Our Story: How Backroom Gear Started | Gay Culture, Brisbears, BootCo
In the very first episode of BackRoom Chats, we start where it all began. We introduce ourselves, how we found our place in the gay community, and the path that eventually led to Backroom Gear. We talk about our early days taking photos at Brisbears, stepping further into the community, and what…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
BackRoom Chats is a queer podcast about culture, community, and the stories that don’t always get passed down.Hosted by Darren and Gordon, partners since 2002 and founders of Backroom Gear, this is a space for honest conversations about gay nightlife, bear culture, leather, kink, Pride, and the history behind it all.Some of it’s funny. Some of it’s personal. Some of it matters more than people realise.From stories in bars and backrooms to the parts of queer life that are slowly disappearing, this is about keeping those conversations going.New episodes weekly.
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BackRoom Chats is a queer podcast about culture, community, and the stories that don’t always get passed down.Hosted by Darren and Gordon, partners since 2002 and founders of Backroom Gear, this is a space for honest conversations about gay nightlife, bear culture, leather, kink, Pride, and the...
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