# Catch Up with Alok Vaid-Menon

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Podcast: [Catch Up with Louise McSharry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catch-up-with-louise-mcsharry-5207220)
Published: 2026-07-16T07:40:22+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/catch-up-with-louise-mcsharry/episodes/catch-up-with-alok-vaid-menon
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Duration seconds: 2935

## Resource

This is one of my favourite conversations I've ever had on the podcast. I have been a long admirer of Alok Vaid-Menon's work as a comedian, writer and performance artist. Their work around gender and identity is clarifying and vital, and they are also funny and stylish and full of love and compassion. I was so thrilled to speak with them ahead of their Irish tour later this month, and learn about their relationship with Ireland among other things. Find Alok on Instagram here and get tickets to their tour here . To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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