Fat Tony on Recovery, HIV Advocacy & Protecting Club Culture

The Pieces with Bimini

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 - 43 minutes

Our guest on this episode of The Pieces is not only one of the UK's most-loved DJs, he's also one of the crucial building blocks of UK nightlife.

Fat Tony has been at the heart of the UK's underground scene since the 1980s - from DJing alongside Madonna to playing the most legendary venues, his four-decade career has seen him witness and shape nightlife history.

Along the way, Tony has transformed his own life - finding recovery, navigating sobriety for over 20 years and dealing with sex addiction and mental health.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Fat Tony dive into the shame that shapes so many queer lives and the liberation that comes from radical honesty. Tony shares stories from the golden era of London's club scene, reveals the truth behind his sex addition and the reality of navigating intimacy whilst sober.

They also talk about the importance of protecting queer spaces, the legacy of the AIDS crisis and why loving yourself is the ultimate form of success.

Buy a copy of Fat Tony's memoir "I Don't Take Requests" from all good bookstores: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Take-Requests-heart-breaking-life-affirming/dp/1529389445

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