List of LGBT characters in radio and podcasts

This is a list of LGBT characters in radio and podcast programs. Podcasts are similar to radio programs in form, but they exist as audio files that can be played at a listener's convenience, anytime or anywhere.[1]

This article is about radio and podcast characters. For characters in animated series, see List of animated series with LGBTQ characters.
For non-binary characters, see List of fictional non-binary characters. For pansexual characters, see List of fictional pansexual characters. For asexual characters, see List of fictional asexual characters. For intersex characters, see List of fictional intersex characters.

The orientation can be described in the dialogue or otherwise mentioned. Roles include lead, main, recurring, supporting, and guest.

The names are organized alphabetically by surname (i.e. last name), or by single name if the character does not have a surname.

List
Character Portrayed by Program Identity Notes
Georgie BarkerSasha SiennaThe Magnus ArchivesBisexualIs shown to date men[2] and eventually becomes romantically involved with a woman.[3] (2016–Present)
Martin BlackwoodAlex J. NewellThe Magnus ArchivesGayEnters a relationship with Jon.[4]
Ray BourbonHal WadellBoys Will Be GirlsGayRay Bourbon was the stage name of an American female impersonator. In 1933, a San Francisco radio station was broadcasting live his gay drag revue, Boys Will Be Girls, at Tait's Cafe. Listeners heard the police raiding the cafe to shut down his illegal "pansy show".[5][6] (1933)
Mark Bryant___The Bright SessionsBisexualUses the term bisexual, shows romantic interest in both male and female. Went with a guy to prom.[7] (2015–2018)
Carlos (the Scientist)Dylan MarronWelcome to Night ValeGayCarlos is the boyfriend, later husband, of Cecil Palmer.[8] (2012–Present)
Ian CraigStephen KennedyThe ArchersGayChef at Grey Gables and is married to Adam Macy.[9] (1951–Present)
Taryon DarringtonSam RiegelCritical RoleGayMarries his former tutor, Lawrence.[10] (2015–Present)
Carey FangbattleGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneLesbianCarey is married to Killian.[11] (2014–Present)
Shaun GilmoreMatthew MercerCritical RoleGayOwner of Gilmore's Glorious Goods and sponsor of Vox Machina.[12] (2015–Present)
Hercules Grytpype-ThynnePeter SellersThe Goon ShowGayGrytpype-Thynne is the smooth spoken and sophisticated principal villain on the show, and is usually accompanied by his companion in crime, Count Jim Moriarty.[13] Grytpype-Thynne's relationship with Moriarty also goes downhill in later series; he often refers to Moriarty in very insulting tones. (1951-1960)
HurleyGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneLesbianThe lover of Sloane.[11] (2014–Present)
J'mon Sa Ord (Devo'ssa)Matthew MercerCritical RoleNon-binaryThe ruler of the city of Ank'Harel. Uses they/them pronouns.[14] (2015–Present)
KillianGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneBisexualMarried Carey Fangbattle in the finale of the Balance arc.[11] (2014–Present)
Kima of VordMatthew MercerCritical RoleLesbianMarries Allura Vysoren.[15] (2015–Present)
Adam MacyAndrew WincottThe ArchersGayMarried to Ian Craig and works as a farmer at Home Farm.[9][16] (1951–Present)
Sir Fitzroy MaplecourtGriffin McElroyThe Adventure Zone: GraduationAsexualFitzroy is portrayed by Griffin McElroy, who said in a Q&A episode that he thinks of Fitzroy as asexual.[17] (2019–Present)
Beauregard LionettMarisha RayCritical RoleLesbianHas dated or expressed interest in multiple women, currently dating Yasha.[18][19] (2015–Present)
LupGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneTrans womanTwin sister of one of the protagonists, Taako.[11][20] (2014–Present)
Yasha NydoorinAshley JohnsonCritical RoleLesbianWas married to a woman in her tribe, currently dating Beau.[21][22] (2017–Present)
Cecil Gershwin PalmerCecil BaldwinWelcome to Night ValeGayCecil is a gay radio host who develops a crush on Carlos (the scientist) later becoming his boyfriend, and then husband.[8] (2012–Present)
Russell PaxtonKeene CrockettTheatre Guild on the AirGayThe musical Lady in the Dark adapted for radio. Russell is an openly gay fashion photographer.[23]
Jonathan "Jon" SimsJonathan SimsThe Magnus ArchivesAsexualHe is the head archivist of the Magnus Institute and has also been described as biromantic.[24] / (Voice actor Jonathan Sims noted that although he is asexual, Jon would not actively identify as such.[25]) (2016–Present)
SloaneGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneLesbianShe is in love with a woman named Hurley.[11] (2014–Present)
Keisha TaylorJasika NicoleAlice Isn't DeadLesbian or bisexualMarried to Alice.[26] (2017–Present)
Clarence TiffingtufferRay HedgeMyrt and MargeGayClarence is a young costume designer who is a close friend to the title characters. The show had radio's first gay character.[27][28] (1937–1946)
Chloe Turner___The Bright SessionsAsexualChloe, one of the show's main characters is a panromantic asexual.[29] (2015–2018)
Allura VysorenMatthew MercerCritical RoleLesbian or bisexualMarries Lady Kima.[30] (2015–Present)

See also

References
  1. Massing, Michael (April 2, 2019). "Are the Humanities History?". The New York Review of Books. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  2. "MAG 106: A Matter Of Perspective". The Magnus Archives (Podcast). Rusty Quill. June 21, 2018. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  3. "MAG 157: Rotten Core". The Magnus Archives (Podcast). Rusty Quill. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  4. "MAG 159: The Last". acast. October 24, 2019.
  5. Capsuto 2000, p. 15.
  6. Summers, Claude J. (2002). "Bourbon, Ray (1892?-1971)" (PDF). glbtq Encyclopedia.
  7. Shippen, Lauren. "Episode 52 Transcript". Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  8. Mallikarjuna, Krutika (August 16, 2013). "11 Reasons You Should Be Listening To "Welcome To Night Vale"". BuzzFeed. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019.
  9. "Ian Craig". BBC. 2021. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021.
  10. "1x94: Jugs and Rods". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. April 13, 2017. Archived from the original on December 20, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  11. Alarcon, Daniel Ryan (October 4, 2017). "The Adventure Zone Proves Listening to Criticism Is the Way to Improve Representation, Not Avoiding It". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  12. "1x14: Shopping and Shipping". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. June 11, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  13. "The Goon Show (1951-60)". Contains Moderate Peril. May 26, 2017. Archived from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  14. "1x65: The Streets of Ank'Harel". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. August 25, 2016. Archived from the original on November 5, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  15. "1x97: Taryon, My Wayward Son". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. May 11, 2017. Archived from the original on December 20, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  16. "Adam Macy". BBC. 2021. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020.
  17. "The Adventure Zone Zone: MaxFunDrive 2020". The Adventure Zone on Maximum Fun. July 30, 2020. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021.
  18. "77: Talks Machina #77: 'The Stalking Nightmare". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. August 7, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  19. "2x126: Worth Fighting For". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. February 18, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  20. Dale, Laura K. (April 14, 2017). "How The Adventure Zone just Nailed Trans Woman Representation". The LauraKBuzz Network. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  21. "2x46: A Storm of Memories". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. December 20, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  22. "2x126: Worth Fighting For". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. February 18, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  23. Capsuto 2000, p. 13.
  24. "Season 4 Q&A Part 1". acast. November 28, 2019. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020.
  25. Sims, Jonathan [@jonnywaistcoat] (June 21, 2018). "You are :) Although whether that's how the Archivist himself would actively identify, who knows? He's never struck me as the sort to discuss that sort of thing particularly openly" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2020 – via Twitter.
  26. "Part 1, Chapter 1: Omelet". Night Vale Presents (Podcast). Night Vale Presents. March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  27. Capsuto 2000, p. 16.
  28. Heilbut, Anthony (2012). The Fan Who Knew Too Much: Aretha Franklin, the Rise of the Soap Opera, Children of the Gospel Church, and Other Meditations. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. p. 236. ISBN 978-0-307-95847-1.
  29. "Episode 28". The Bright Sessions. June 2017. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019.
  30. "1x97: Taryon, My Wayward Son". Critical Role Podcast (Podcast). Critical Role Podcast. May 11, 2017. Archived from the original on December 20, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2021.

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