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, hosts Bridget and Ares are joined by two amazing guests from the Bi+ Community Perth, Marie and Safi, as they discuss the themes of Bi+ visibility, community, and the importance of inclusion. We kick off the discussion by diving straight into the heart of the conversation about the significance of Bi+ Visibility Week (16th–23rd) and why the fight against Bi erasure is so crucial.
Marie, a passionate advocate within the Bi+ Community Perth, shares her role in the group and what exciting events are coming up for Bi+ Visibility Week and beyond. Together, we explore what Bi+ visibility truly means, why it’s essential, and the challenges that come with being visible in a world that often diminishes bisexuality. We also talk about the strength and solidarity that comes from building community—examining how regular connection at Bi+ events creates a positive ripple effect. We’ll also dig into Bi erasure, discussing how this harmful process undermines bisexual identities, and how it intersects with the experiences of other marginalized groups in the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly trans, asexual, and agender individuals. Safi highlights the painful double dose of erasure that comes with being both Trans and Bi, illustrating how it feels to have your existence continually invalidated.
This episode is an honest, powerful conversation about the necessity of embracing all aspects of the Bi+ identity, and how we can build a more inclusive and visible community for everyone. Don't miss it!
In this enthralling episode of The B-Side, hosts Aries, Marie, and Slania 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.
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.