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]

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
Raimy Armstead L. Jeffrey Moore The White Vault Gay In season 4 Raimy battles the Patagonia site to rescue his partner Simon Hall. (2020-2022)
Oliver BanksRussell SmithThe Magnus ArchivesUnknown, attracted to men.Discusses a past relationship with another man named Graham.[2] (2016-2021)
Georgie BarkerSasha SiennaThe Magnus ArchivesUnknown, attracted to men and women.Is shown to date men[3] and eventually becomes romantically involved with a woman.[4] (2016–2021)
Martin BlackwoodAlex J. NewellThe Magnus ArchivesUnknown, attracted to men.Enters into a relationship with a man.[5] (2016-2021)
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".[6][7] (1933)
Mark BryantAndrew NowakThe Bright SessionsBisexualUses the term bisexual, shows romantic interest in both male and female. Went with a guy to prom.[8] (2015–2018)
Cliodhna ByrneLeah MintoWithin the WiresLesbianOften references relationship with girlfriend Siobhan [9] (2021)
Carlos (the Scientist)Dylan MarronWelcome to Night ValeGayCarlos is the boyfriend, later husband, of Cecil Palmer.[10] (2012–Present)
Ian CraigStephen KennedyThe ArchersGayChef at Grey Gables and is married to Adam Macy.[11] (1951–Present)
Josh CraytonJoseph FinkWelcome to Night ValeQueerJosh is mentioned to be dating a boy named Grant in episode 106,[12][13] and has a crush on a boy named Monty in episode 151.[14][15] (2017-present)
Taryon DarringtonSam RiegelCritical RoleGayMarries his former tutor, Lawrence.[16] (2015–Present)
Carey FangbattleGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneLesbianCarey is married to Killian.[17] (2014–2019)
Shaun GilmoreMatthew MercerCritical RoleGayOwner of Gilmore's Glorious Goods and sponsor of Vox Machina.[18] (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.[19] Grytpype-Thynne's relationship with Moriarty also goes downhill in later series; he often refers to Moriarty in very insulting tones. (1951-1960)
Simon Hall Eric Nelsen The White Vault Gay Is in a relationship with Raimy Armstead. (2019-2022)
Adam HayesAlex GallnerThe Bright SessionsGayAdam is in a relationship with Caleb Michaels; the couple met in high school (2015–2021)[20]
HurleyGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneLesbianThe lover of Sloane.[17] (2014–2019)
Iaus InnskeepDavid AultDark DiceGayA roguish innkeeper who dated the town's Mayor, Delvin Brighthope, and regularly flirts with Soren while searching for his son. Iaus then goes on a series of speed dates while learning about the LGBT+ community in his community. (2018–Present)
J'mon Sa Ord (Devo'ssa)Matthew MercerCritical RoleNon-binaryThe ruler of the city of Ank'Harel. Uses they/them pronouns.[21] (2015–Present)
KevinKevin R. FreeWelcome to Night ValeGayCecil's Desert Bluffs counterpart. Is dating Charles the Theologist (Carlos the Scientist's Desert Bluffs counterpart) as of episode 135.[22][23] (2013-present)
KillianGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneBisexualMarried Carey Fangbattle in the finale of the Balance arc.[17] (2014–2019)
Kima of VordMatthew MercerCritical RoleLesbianMarries Allura Vysoren.[24] (2015–Present)
Melanie KingLydia NicholasThe Magnus ArchivesUnknown, attracted to womenEnters a relationship with Georgie Barker.[25] (2016–2021)
KravitzGriffin McElroyThe Adventure Zone, The Zone of Adventure: ImbalanceQueerIn a romantic relationship with Taako.[26](2014–2019, 2021)
Beauregard LionettMarisha RayCritical RoleLesbianHas dated or expressed interest in multiple women, currently dating Yasha.[27][28] (2015–Present)
Adam MacyAndrew WincottThe ArchersGayMarried to Ian Craig and works as a farmer at Home Farm.[11][29] (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.[30] (2019–2021)
Intern MaureenMaureen JohnsonWelcome to Night ValeLesbianMaureen tells Cecil in episode 80 that she “doesn’t even like boys”,[31][32] and is confirmed to be dating Michelle Nguyen in episode 130.[33][34] (2014-present)
Caleb MichaelsBriggon SnowThe Bright SessionsQueerCaleb is in a relationship with Adam Hayes; the couple met in high school (2015–2021)[20]
Michelle NguyenKate JonesWelcome to Night ValeLesbian or bisexualMichelle is confirmed to be in a romantic relationship with former intern Maureen as of episode 130.[35][36] (2014-present)
Yasha NydoorinAshley JohnsonCritical RoleLesbianWas married to a woman in her tribe, currently dating Beau.[37][38] (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.[10] (2012–Present)
Russell PaxtonKeene CrockettTheatre Guild on the AirGayThe musical Lady in the Dark adapted for radio. Russell is an openly gay fashion photographer.[39]
Jude PerryHannah WalkerThe Magnus ArchivesLesbianDiscusses a past girlfriend, and later fell in love with Agnes Montague.[40] (2016-2021)
Gordon PorlockAlan MandelRed ValleyGayGordon is the archivist of the Red Valley research center. He has stated that he isn't attracted to women.[41] (2020-Present)
Sheriff SamEmma FranklandWelcome to Night ValeNon-binaryThe new sheriff of Night Vale, Sam is consistently referred to exclusively with they/them pronouns.[42][43] (2015-present)
The ArchivistJonathan SimsThe Magnus ArchivesBiromantic, asexualImplied to be asexual in episode 106[44] and confirmed to be in the season 3 Q+A.[45] Implied to be biromantic, as he was stated to have dated a woman in the past[44] and began dating a man in the series.[46] (2016–2021)
SloaneGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneLesbianShe is in love with a woman named Hurley.[17] (2014–2019)
Juno Steel Joshua Ilon The Penumbra Podcast Bisexual, Non-binary Juno is a bisexual private eye who falls in love with notorious thief Peter Nureyev. (2016–Present)
Peter Nureyev Noah Simes The Penumbra Podcast Gay Nureyev is a notorious thief who falls in love with bisexual private eye, Juno Steel. (2016–Present)
Timothy "Tim" StokerMike LeBeauThe Magnus ArchivesBisexualIs stated by Jonathan Sims to have courted both men and women.[47] (2016-2021)
Lup TaacoGriffin McElroyThe Adventure ZoneTrans womanTwin sister of one of the protagonists, Taako.[17][48] (2014–2019)
Taako TaacoJustin McElroyThe Adventure Zone, The Zone of Adventure: ImbalanceGayIn a romantic relationship with Kravitz.[49] (2014–2019, 2021)
Keisha TaylorJasika NicoleAlice Isn't DeadLesbian or bisexualMarried to Alice.[50] (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.[51][52] (1937–1946)
Chloe TurnerAnna LoreThe Bright SessionsAsexualChloe, one of the show's main characters is a panromantic asexual.[53] (2015–2018)
Allura VysorenMatthew MercerCritical RoleLesbian or bisexualMarries Lady Kima.[54] (2015–Present)
Hester WellsJanina MatthewsonWithin the WiresLesbianMarries Oleta [55] (2016-Present)

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "MAG 11: Dreamer". Spotify (Podcast). April 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "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.
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  10. 1 2 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.
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