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:
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.
This episode of The B-Side is all about breaking down the misconception that bisexuality is “binary.” We explore how bi+ has always included attraction beyond just “man” or “woman” — embracing non-binary, trans, intersex, and gender-diverse experiences.
From the Kinsey scale to personal stories, we talk about where we each sit on the spectrum, the many forms of attraction (romantic, emotional, platonic, aesthetic, intellectual, sensual), and why language like “bi+” is more inclusive. We also challenge stereotypes like being “half and half” and instead celebrate the full, beautiful diversity of bi+ identities.
This is an episode that truly tick(l)es all the boxes — about love, identity, and attraction beyond the binary.
Got a question for the show email thebside@drn1.com.au
In this essential episode of The B-Side, we hear from Orianna, a bisexual M to F trans woman, on the raw realities of navigating identity, love, and safety. Orianna discusses the pivotal intersection of being both trans and bi, exploring the journey of finding genuine belonging where inclusion often only exists "on paper." We delve into the complexities of dating as a polyamorous, sapphic-aligned trans woman—from confronting stereotypes and chasers to reclaiming power in D/S spaces. Finally, we discuss how trauma shapes trust, and what real, actionable allyship looks like for the trans community. Hosted by Marie, Ares, and Slaine.