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.
Episodes you may like:
In this episode of The B-Side, we explore the powerful and often underrepresented experience of coming out later in life. Guest Chris joins hosts Marie, Bridget and Ares to share his journey of coming out at 45 — the challenges, the freedom, and what it means to live authentically after years of silence. The team also reflect on their own coming out stories, highlighting the diverse paths people take in embracing their Bi+ identities. Plus, we share key updates for Bi+ Visibility Week and upcoming events for Perth’s Bi+ community. Real stories. Real voices. Every Wednesday at 9PM on The B-Side.
This week on The B-Side, Marie, Bridget, and Ares sit down with guest Ashley to explore the complex realities of same-sex attraction among men who identify as straight. Together they unpack how secrecy, stigma, and a lack of language have long shaped the experiences of “mostly straight” men — and why deep listening and empathy are essential for real understanding.
From Ashley’s reflections on 90s biphobia and consent culture, to Ares’ personal story of navigating identity, this conversation dives into the hidden emotional lives of men living between labels. The team also examines humour, cultural coding, and what it means to build a genuine bi+ culture rooted in nuance, consent, and authenticity.
Listen in for a powerful reminder that sexuality isn’t about fitting a label — it’s about being heard.
In this enthralling episode of The B-Side, hosts Ares, Marie, and Slanie come together for a thought-provoking conversation with Ashley, exploring masculinity, identity, and sexuality beyond binary norms.
Ashley, a bisexual man who grew up surrounded by rugby players and military culture, shares his personal journey of questioning traditional ideas of masculinity and how those experiences shaped his understanding of gender and sexuality—particularly within the context of bisexual and sexually fluid men. Together, the hosts unpack how rigid masculine expectations can limit self-expression and reinforce harmful stereotypes.
The discussion draws on sociologist Raewyn Connell’s work on hegemonic masculinity and its global influence, examining how these power structures intersect with queer identity.
The conversation also explores the role of drag as a form of resistance and self-expression, as well as the often-overlooked connections between homophobia and misogyny within queer spaces themselves.
With thoughtful insights, honest reflection, and collaborative dialogue, Aries, Marie, and Slania guide this rich and timely discussion—offering listeners a deeper understanding of the complexities of masculinity, gender expression, and identity in a world that is slowly learning to move beyond rigid definitions.