Bear World Podcast

Host Richard Jones sits down with fellow Brit Mark O'Connell — Bond expert, BBC commentator, and author — to explore the surprising depth of queer identity woven throughout the James Bond franchise. From Mark's grandfather's three decades as Cubby Broccoli's chauffeur, to a tearful seven-year-old's first encounter with Octopussy, to the deliciously camp world of Diamonds Are Forever, this episode explores this history of 007 as an unlikely beacon of LGBTQ+ representation.

In our very first episode of the new Bear World Podcast, host Richard Jones — founder and editor-in-chief of Bear World Magazine — sits down with travel expert, influencer, and all-round force of nature Ravi Roth. From a small town in Pennsylvania to New York City and all seven continents, Ravi shares the journey that took him from Broadway to becoming one of travel's most celebrated voices. They talk bear events and LGBTQ+ destinations, the importance of resilience in the community, and Ravi's brand new live show — Ravi Round the World: Influencer in the Wild — coming to The Green Room 42 on April 7th. A joyful, warm, and wide-ranging conversation to kick off the season in style.