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Ben Grubb

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In this episode of Modern Gays, we have a conversation with Ben Grubb, an editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and the founder of Gay Sydney News. Ben's work centers around uncovering and reporting on stories within the LGBTQIA+ community, with a particular focus on Sydney's vibrant gay scene. He shares with us his journey from traditional journalism to establishing a digital news platform on Instagram, specifically catering to Gen Z and millennials.Ben provides us with an insider's view of Sydney's gaybourhood, comparing its permanent queer spaces with those in Melbourne. He further discusses some significant moments in his career, such as breaking a story on a Grindr hack that exposed personal data of users, and covering the Sydney police's use of facial recognition during World Pride.The conversation extends to uncovering emerging LGBTQIA+ stories that are about to gain prominence. As a Sydney events expert, Ben also enlightens us about the city's vibrant nightlife scene. Adding a creative touch to his journalistic work, he gives us a teaser about his project involving photographing and interviewing drag queens before and after their transformations.The episode concludes with Ben recounting some of the fun and unique stories he's covered, leaving listeners eager to know more. This episode provides a rare glimpse into the life of a journalist dedicated to representing and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community through his work, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of Sydney's gay scene and the intersection of journalism and LGBTQIA+ issues.Episode Notes:[00:00] - Introduction of Ben Grubb, his work with The Sydney Morning Herald, and the establishment of Gay Sydney News. Ben talks about his interviews with Troy Sivan, James Charles, and various international drag icons.[01:00] - Ben discusses the origins of Gay Sydney News on Instagram and its appeal to Gen Z and millennials.[03:45] - Comparison of working for a digital platform like Gay Sydney News and a historical institution like the Sydney Morning Herald.[05:15] - Ben shares a personal story of a Grindr hack that led him to break a significant news story.[07:00] - Coverage of Sydney police's use of facial recognition during World Pride and the implications of data collection.[10:30] - A local's perspective on Sydney's Gaybourhood and how it compares to Melbourne's queer spaces.[15:30] - Ben shares his thoughts on the emerging LGBTQIA+ stories that are set to gain attention.[18:00] - Insights into Sydney's vibrant nightlife scene from an insider's perspective.[21:00] - A sneak peek into Ben's creative project involving before and after transformations of drag queens.[22:30] - Ben recounts some of the fun stories he's covered, including a man who drives around Sydney channeling Angelyne's vibes. Follow Gay Sydney News:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gaysydneynewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaysydneynewsGot a news tip for Gay Sydney News? DM or message 0414 197 508 on Signal, WhatsApp or Telegram. Connect with Ben Grubb:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengrubbLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/bengrubb News articles mentioned in this episode:Love online: 100,000 Grindr users exposed in hack attack (The Sydney Morning Herald): https://www.smh.com.au/technology/love-online-100000-grindr-users-exposed-in--hack-attack-20120119-1q7pf.htmlHow your phone and mood will be tracked at Mardi Gras (The Sydney Morning Herald): https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-your-phone-and-mood-will-be-tracked-at-mardi-gras-20230223-p5cn1a.html Next Episode:Join us next time as we talk about Tall Poppy Syndrome, jealousy and judgement in the LGBTQIA+ community and how to navigate success without alienating people around you. 

In this episode of Modern Gays, we have a conversation with Ben Grubb, an editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and the founder of Gay Sydney News. Ben's work centers around uncovering and reporting on stories within the LGBTQIA+ community, with a particular focus on Sydney's vibrant gay scene. He shares with us his journey from traditional journalism to establishing a digital news platform on Instagram, specifically catering to Gen Z and millennials.Ben provides us with an insider's view of Sydney's gaybourhood, comparing its permanent queer spaces with those in Melbourne. He further discusses some significant moments in his career, such as breaking a story on a Grindr hack that exposed personal data of users, and covering the Sydney police's use of facial recognition during World Pride.The conversation extends to uncovering emerging LGBTQIA+ stories that are about to gain prominence. As a Sydney events expert, Ben also enlightens us about the city's vibrant nightlife scene. Adding a creative touch to his journalistic work, he gives us a teaser about his project involving photographing and interviewing drag queens before and after their transformations.The episode concludes with Ben recounting some of the fun and unique stories he's covered, leaving listeners eager to know more. This episode provides a rare glimpse into the life of a journalist dedicated to representing and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community through his work, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of Sydney's gay scene and the intersection of journalism and LGBTQIA+ issues.Episode Notes:<ul><li>[00:00] - Introduction of Ben Grubb, his work with The Sydney Morning Herald, and the establishment of Gay Sydney News. Ben talks about his interviews with Troy Sivan, James Charles, and various international drag icons.</li><li>[01:00] - Ben discusses the origins of Gay Sydney News on Instagram and its appeal to Gen Z and millennials.</li><li>[03:45] - Comparison of working for a digital platform like Gay Sydney News and a historical institution like the Sydney Morning Herald.</li><li>[05:15] - Ben shares a personal story of a Grindr hack that led him to break a significant news story.</li><li>[07:00] - Coverage of Sydney police's use of facial recognition during World Pride and the implications of data collection.</li><li>[10:30] - A local's perspective on Sydney's Gaybourhood and how it compares to Melbourne's queer spaces.</li><li>[15:30] - Ben shares his thoughts on the emerging LGBTQIA+ stories that are set to gain attention.</li><li>[18:00] - Insights into Sydney's vibrant nightlife scene from an insider's perspective.</li><li>[21:00] - A sneak peek into Ben's creative project involving before and after transformations of drag queens.</li><li>[22:30] - Ben recounts some of the fun stories he's covered, including a man who drives around Sydney channeling Angelyne's vibes.</li></ul> Follow Gay Sydney News:Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gaysydneynews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instagram.com/gaysydneynews</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gaysydneynews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@gaysydneynews</a>Got a news tip for Gay Sydney News? DM or message 0414 197 508 on Signal, WhatsApp or Telegram. Connect with Ben Grubb:Instagram: <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-your-phone-and-mood-will-be-tracked-at-mardi-gras-20230223-p5cn1a.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bengrubb</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/bengrubb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://au.linkedin.com/in/bengrubb</a> News articles mentioned in this episode:Love online: 100,000 Grindr users exposed in hack attack (The Sydney Morning Herald): <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/technology/love-online-100000-grindr-users-exposed-in--hack-attack-20120119-1q7pf.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smh.com.au/technology/love-online-100000-grindr-users-exposed-in--hack-attack-20120119-1q7pf.html</a>How your phone and mood will be tracked at Mardi Gras (The Sydney Morning Herald): <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-your-phone-and-mood-will-be-tracked-at-mardi-gras-20230223-p5cn1a.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-your-phone-and-mood-will-be-tracked-at-mardi-gras-20230223-p5cn1a.html</a> Next Episode:Join us next time as we talk about Tall Poppy Syndrome, jealousy and judgement in the LGBTQIA+ community and how to navigate success without alienating people around you.

Gaybourhood News with Ben Grubb [Interview]

Legendary entrepreneur and investor Pete Cooper and Fairfax tech editor Ben Grubb sit down with TWISTA to	discuss the news of importance to Australian startups, including positive changes to the Employee Share Scheme; BugCrowd's	$6M raise; politics, politicans, metadata collection and startups; why so many fintech accelerators in Australia? and the business of Apple Watch.

Legendary entrepreneur and investor Pete Cooper and Fairfax tech editor Ben Grubb sit down with TWISTA to 	discuss the news of importance to Australian startups, including positive changes to the Employee Share Scheme; BugCrowd's 	$6M raise; politics, politicans, metadata collection and startups; why so many fintech accelerators in Australia? and the business of Apple Watch.

Series 2 Ep 5 - News Panel with Pete Cooper and Ben Grubb