The B-Side
The B-Side is Perth’s very own bi+ community radio show, every Wednesday Night from 9pm on DRN1 Radio. Join our hosts Ares, Bridget and Marie as they dive into what it means to be multi-gender attracted as they welcome local guests each week into deep and lighthearted conversations that matter most to bi+ folk. The B-Side broadcasts from Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar (Perth), in partnership with Bi+ Community Perth, to amplify local voices under the bi+ umbrella (including bisexual, pansexual, flexible, fluid, queer, curious and more) including people of all genders and celebrating intersectionality across the transgender, asexual (ace), agender and intersex communities and how bi+ folk fit into the broader LGBTQIA+ community. Join us for discussions on identity, culture, personal stories and the power of community, and keep up with what’s on in Perth.
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In this episode of The B-Side, we sit down with Emma, who grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness and learned early to split herself between who she was and who she was expected to be. Her story is one of faith and fear, hidden love, domestic violence, healing, and the long road toward reclaiming identity. Together we explore how religious conditioning can shape bisexual identity, blur the lines between devotion and submission, and create silence where self-expression should be. Emma shares how she broke free, how her daughter helped her see the truth, and how she’s rebuilding a life rooted in self-respect, safety, and chosen family.
What does Pride mean in 2025 — celebration, protest, or both? This week on The B-Side, hosts Marie, Ares, and Slaine are joined by Joey from Pride WA to unpack the theme “We Are Here.” Together they explore Pride’s activist roots, the new code of respect for this year’s events, and what inclusivity looks like in today’s festival landscape.
From community parades and Bi+ floats to the ambitious Gay Games 2030 bid, this conversation dives deep into how Perth’s PrideFEST continues to evolve — grounded in visibility, respect, and joy. Whether you’re marching, spectating, or celebrating from the sidelines, this episode will help you make the most of PrideFEST 2025.
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In this essential episode of The B-Side, we hear from Orianna, a bisexual M to F trans woman, on the raw realities of navigating identity, love, and safety. Orianna discusses the pivotal intersection of being both trans and bi, exploring the journey of finding genuine belonging where inclusion often only exists "on paper." We delve into the complexities of dating as a polyamorous, sapphic-aligned trans woman—from confronting stereotypes and chasers to reclaiming power in D/S spaces. Finally, we discuss how trauma shapes trust, and what real, actionable allyship looks like for the trans community. Hosted by Marie, Ares, and Slaine.