This is a list of LGBTQ 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.
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 NotesRaimy ArmsteadL. Jeffrey MooreThe White VaultGayIn season 4 Raimy battles the Patagonia site to rescue his partner Simon Hall. (2020–2022)Oliver Banks Russell Smith The Magnus Archives Unknown, attracted to men. Discusses a past relationship with another man named Graham. (2016-2021)Georgie Barker Sasha Sienna The Magnus Archives Unknown, attracted to men and women. Is shown to date men and eventually becomes romantically involved with a woman. (2016–2021)Martin Blackwood Alex J. Newell The Magnus Archives Unknown, attracted to men. Enters into a relationship with a man. (2016-2021) Ray Bourbon Hal Wadell Boys Will Be Girls Gay Ray 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". (1933) Mark Bryant Andrew Nowak The Bright Sessions Bisexual Uses the term bisexual, shows romantic interest in both male and female. Went with a guy to prom. (2015–2018)Cliodhna Byrne Leah Minto Within the Wires Lesbian Often references relationship with girlfriend Siobhan (2021)Carlos (the Scientist) Dylan Marron Welcome to Night Vale Gay Carlos is the boyfriend, later husband, of Cecil Palmer. (2012–Present)Ian Craig Stephen Kennedy The Archers Gay Chef at Grey Gables and is married to Adam Macy. (1951–Present) Josh Crayton Joseph Fink Welcome to Night Vale Queer Josh is mentioned to be dating a boy named Grant in episode 106, and has a crush on a boy named Monty in episode 151. (2017–present)Georgie CrusoeCiara BaxendaleWooden OvercoatsBisexualGeorgie has dated men and is also in a relationship with Jennifer Delacroix.(2015-2022)Taryon Darrington Sam Riegel Critical Role Gay Marries his former tutor, Lawrence. (2015–Present)Alice DyerBillie HindleThe Magnus ProtocolTransgenderOriginally confirmed by creator Alexander J. Newall. Alice also alludes to receiving hate mail for being an openly trans woman.Carey Fangbattle Griffin McElroy The Adventure Zone Lesbian Carey is married to Killian. (2014–2019)Shaun Gilmore Matthew Mercer Critical Role Gay Owner of Gilmore's Glorious Goods and sponsor of Vox Machina. (2015–Present)Hercules Grytpype-Thynne Peter Sellers The Goon Show Gay Grytpype-Thynne is the smooth spoken and sophisticated principal villain on the show, and is usually accompanied by his companion in crime, Count Jim Moriarty. Grytpype-Thynne's relationship with Moriarty also goes downhill in later series; he often refers to Moriarty insultingly. (1951–1960)Simon HallEric NelsenThe White VaultGayIs in a relationship with Raimy Armstead. (2019–2022) Adam Hayes Alex Gallner The Bright Sessions Gay Adam is in a relationship with Caleb Michaels; the couple met in high school (2015–2021)Hurley Griffin McElroy The Adventure Zone Lesbian The lover of Sloane. (2014–2019)Iaus Innskeep David Ault Dark Dice Gay A 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 Mercer Critical Role Non-binary The ruler of the city of Ank'Harel. Uses they/them pronouns. (2015–Present)Cecil KanagawaLeslie Drescher The Penumbra PodcastTransgenderA dramatic media star. Although not explicitly trans as the concept doesn't exist in Hyperion City, he isn't cis as stated by the creator. (2016–present)Kevin Kevin R. Free Welcome to Night Vale Gay Cecil's Desert Bluffs counterpart. Is dating Charles the Theologist (Carlos the Scientist's Desert Bluffs counterpart) as of episode 135. (2013–present)Killian Griffin McElroy The Adventure Zone Bisexual Married Carey Fangbattle in the finale of the Balance arc. (2014–2019)Kima of Vord Matthew Mercer Critical Role Lesbian Marries Allura Vysoren. (2015–Present)Melanie King Lydia Nicholas The Magnus Archives Unknown, attracted to women Enters a relationship with Georgie Barker. (2016–2021)Kravitz Griffin McElroy The Adventure Zone, The Zone of Adventure: Imbalance Queer In a romantic relationship with Taako.(2014–2019, 2021)Beauregard Lionett Marisha Ray Critical Role Lesbian Has dated or expressed interest in multiple women, currently dating Yasha. (2015–Present)Adam Macy Andrew Wincott The Archers Gay Married to Ian Craig and works as a farmer at Home Farm. (1951–Present) Sir Fitzroy Maplecourt Griffin McElroy The Adventure Zone: Graduation Asexual Fitzroy is portrayed by Griffin McElroy, who said in a Q&A episode that he thinks of Fitzroy as asexual. (2019–2021) Intern Maureen Maureen Johnson Welcome to Night Vale Lesbian Maureen tells Cecil in episode 80 that she “doesn’t even like boys”, and is confirmed to be dating Michelle Nguyen in episode 130. (2014–present) Caleb Michaels Briggon Snow The Bright Sessions Queer Caleb is in a relationship with Adam Hayes; the couple met in high school (2015–2021) Michelle Nguyen Kate Jones Welcome to Night Vale Lesbian or bisexual Michelle is confirmed to be in a romantic relationship with former intern Maureen as of episode 130. (2014–present)Yasha Nydoorin Ashley Johnson Critical Role Lesbian Was married to a woman in her tribe, currently dating Beau. (2017–Present)Cecil Gershwin Palmer Cecil Baldwin Welcome to Night Vale Gay Cecil is a gay radio host who develops a crush on Carlos (the scientist) later becoming his boyfriend, and then husband. (2012–Present) Russell Paxton Keene Crockett Theatre Guild on the Air Gay The musical Lady in the Dark adapted for radio. Russell is an openly gay fashion photographer. Jude Perry Hannah Walker The Magnus Archives Lesbian Discusses a past girlfriend, and later fell in love with Agnes Montague. (2016-2021)Sheriff Sam Emma Frankland Welcome to Night Vale Non-binary The new sheriff of Night Vale, Sam is consistently referred to exclusively with they/them pronouns. (2015–present)Jet SiquliakAlexander StravinskiThe Penumbra PodcastAromantic, asexualDiscusses how he is not romantically or sexually attracted to anyone. (2016-2024)The Archivist Jonathan Sims The Magnus Archives Biromantic, asexual Implied to be asexual in episode 106"MAG 106 - A Matter of Perspective." The Magnus Archives, 106, Rusty Quill, 20 June 2018. Acast, https://play.acast.com/s/themagnusarchives/mag106-amatterofperspective and confirmed to be in the season 3 Q+A."MAG 120.1 - Season 3 Q+A." The Magnus Archives, 120.1, Rusty Quill, 31 October 2018. Acast, https://play.acast.com/s/themagnusarchives/mag120.1-season3q-a Implied to be biromantic, as he was stated to have dated a woman in the past and began dating a man in the series."MAG 160.1 - Season 4 Q+A Part 1." The Magnus Archives, 160.1, Rusty Quill, 28 November 2019. Acast, https://play.acast.com/s/themagnusarchives/mag160.1-season4q-apart1 (2016–2021)Sloane Griffin McElroy The Adventure Zone Lesbian She is in love with a woman named Hurley. (2014–2019)Juno SteelJoshua IlonThe Penumbra PodcastBisexual, Non-binaryJuno is a bisexual private eye who falls in love with notorious thief Peter Nureyev. (2016–2024)Peter NureyevNoah SimesThe Penumbra PodcastGayNureyev is a notorious thief who falls in love with bisexual private eye, Juno Steel. (2016–2024)Timothy "Tim" Stoker Mike LeBeau The Magnus Archives Bisexual Is stated by Jonathan Sims to have courted both men and women. (2016-2021)Lup Taaco Griffin McElroy The Adventure Zone Trans woman Twin sister of one of the protagonists, Taako. (2014–2019)Taako Taaco Justin McElroy The Adventure Zone, The Zone of Adventure: Imbalance Gay In a romantic relationship with Kravitz. (2014–2019, 2021)Keisha Taylor Jasika Nicole Alice Isn't Dead Lesbian or bisexual Married to Alice. (2017–Present)Clarence Tiffingtuffer Ray Hedge Myrt and Marge Gay Clarence is a young costume designer who is a close friend to the title characters. The show had radio's first gay character. (1937–1946) Chloe Turner Anna Lore The Bright Sessions Panromantic, asexual Chloe, one of the show's main characters is a panromantic asexual. (2015–2018)Allura Vysoren Matthew Mercer Critical Role Lesbian or bisexual Marries Lady Kima. (2015–Present)Hester Wells Janina Matthewson Within the Wires Lesbian Marries Oleta (2016–Present)
See also
Lists of LGBT figures in fiction and myth List of lesbian characters in television List of gay characters in television List of bisexual characters in television List of transgender characters in television List of comedy television series with LGBT characters List of dramatic television series with LGBT characters: 1960s–2000s List of dramatic television series with LGBT characters: 2010–2015 List of dramatic television series with LGBT characters: 2016–2019 List of dramatic television series with LGBT characters: 2020s List of made-for-television films with LGBT characters List of LGBT characters in soap operas List of reality television programs with LGBT cast members
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