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:
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.
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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Bisexual representation in film and television has come a long way — but it’s still complicated, inconsistent, and often misunderstood.
In this episode of The B-Side, hosts Marie, Bridget and Ares are joined by guest Slaine to unpack how bisexuality is portrayed in the media: when it feels authentic, when it falls into lazy or harmful tropes, and why visibility alone isn’t enough.
We explore characters who got it right — from Rosa Diaz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and David Rose (Schitt’s Creek) to Kalinda Sharma (The Good Wife) — and examine where representation has missed the mark through erasure, stereotyping, and “it’s just a phase” narratives. Along the way, we discuss why hearing the word bisexual on screen matters, why bi men remain underrepresented, and how media portrayals shape real-world experiences for bi+ people.
The conversation also touches on broader patterns in television, including over-sexualisation, invisibility, and the tendency to rewrite bisexual characters once they enter relationships with one gender. Through personal reflections and cultural analysis, the episode highlights what meaningful, respectful representation can — and should — look like.
You’ll also notice a very special Christmas version of our theme song — stick around to the end of the episode to hear the full version. We hope you enjoy it.