This week on the Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories podcast, we are thrilled to feature film and television producer and storyteller, Frank McGowan.
TW: Frank’s story relates anecdotes from his lived experience that describe homophobic-based violence, physical and mental trauma and CSA. Listener discretion is advised.
Frank McGowan’s remarkable life represents a mix of hardships and triumphs. Frank, who was born and raised in North Glasgow, was a sensitive, creative child in a culture that vehemently rejected Queer people. Frank’s main childhood ally – his mother, Eileen – instilled in him a sense of pride that sustained him through dark days of violence and rejection. Frank has emerged from adversity to become an award-winning filmmaker. As Executive Producer of Bad Pony Media, Frank and his team produce content across all genres for the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and Braw TV in Scotland – which will be available around the world for FREE from late 2023. Frank tells authentic stories across series drama, factual entertainment, comedy, documentary and children’s programming – and aims to engage, entertain and inspire.
To connect with Frank and Bad Pony Media online, visit:
Instagram: @glasgowfranko81 | @badponymedia_
Twitter: @glasgowfranko81 | @badponymedia
Web: www.badponymediagroup.co.uk
Creative Blog: www.badponymediaproductions.webs.com/apps/blog/
Books that have inspired Frank are:
Armistead Maupin (prolific LGBT writer) – “Tales of the City” – https://www.penguin.co.uk/series/TALECITY/tales-of-the-city
and
Sheila Lavelle (fellow later in life coming out story) – “Holiday with the Fiend” – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holiday-Fiend-Lavelle-Sheila/dp/0140385665
Frank’s coming out song is “Horny Horny Horny” by Moose T. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j6muYHRX90https://www.youtube.com/embed/-j6muYHRX90
In addition to being a filmmaker, Frank is also a musician in a band called Eric and the Bunny Boilers. You can catch their music on the following platforms:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_XuThHy-O8https://www.youtube.com/embed/t_XuThHy-O8
Amazon Music – https://www.amazon.co.uk/15ft/dp/B07DLFM22W
Live @ King Tuts EP – https://soundcloud.com/bunniesontour
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