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LGBTQ Sports Podcast

1,153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

We highlight the stories of LGBTQ athletes, coaches and other people in sports who show us all that Courage Is Contagious.

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Trans Sporter Room Ep178 -- WE ARE BACK! Transgender Day of Visibility Special Report

March 30, 2023 16:08 - 2 hours - 280 MB

After a month away to reassess and regroup. WE. ARE. BACK!!!!! Our host Karleigh Webb is rested and ready for TDoV was special report to tell some stories from voices in sports you may not have heard of Julie Ann Curtiss -- When England's Rugby Football Union banned transgender women for playing at all levels of the sport, Curtiss decided to fight for her right play. She is suing the RFU and she was beamed up to talk about why she getting in the scrum and why she loves to play. Lex Horo...

The Sports Kiki Ep. 152: The farewell show

February 27, 2023 13:47 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

This is not the end of the road, but it is the end of "The Sports Kiki," at least in its current form under Outsports. On this week's show, Alex talks about ESPN's Izzy Gutierrez giving a shout-out to LGBTQ sports leagues, an MMA coach offering security for a drag brunch and his takeaways from three years of hosting this special podcast. Follow Alex on Twitter for updates, @AlexReimer1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trans Sporter Room Ep176 --The Straight As Edition: Advocacy, Advance, Art and Allyship

February 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 226 MB

It's our last ride alongside Vox Media. Thanks for all the fish. After this week. The Trans Sporter Room is taking a 4-week hiatus to transition into some new digs, but we'll end the "Vox Era" with a standout trio that gets all "A"s. This week our host, Karleigh Webb, sits down with Advocacy -- Ash Hall -- Ash is one of a young gritty generation who are taking the torch of late Texas trans titan Monica Roberts. They beam up to talk about to ugly fight there, but also about how they keep hope ...

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 192: Billy Dixon: End of an Era

February 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

Hello, Lovelies! It's the end of an era in more ways than one this week as welcome back "The Business" Billy Dixon. He and Brian Bell discuss the end of Pro Wrestling VIBE, what led to that decision and what Sunday's #BRAUMATICA event represents for the legacy of the company. Dixon also opens up about his return from retirement, the reaction to the Killian McMurphy-Edith Surreal storyline and taking over GCW For The Culture at this year's Mania weekend. Follow Billy Dixon on Twitter: @TheBill...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep175 -- The Beauty and Speed Edition

February 15, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 166 MB

Two things we like in our sports at the Trans Sporter Room are beauty and speed, and in a perfect world our host Karleigh Webb always seeks BOTH! BEAUTY: Ed Fox and Phoebe Martin of the Union Omaha FC "Proud Owls" Last year Fox and Martin started the Proud Owls, the LGBTQ supporters group for the USL League One Union Omaha FC. They started the supporters' group to provide a safe space for LGBTQ and Ally fans of the 2021 USL League One champions. Last Week, as their state began hearings on ant...

The GAMEDAY TEA: Black History Month - LZ Granderson

February 14, 2023 05:54 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MB

LZ Granderson receives all of his flowers from D.Gil on this special Black History Month shoutout episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sports Kiki Ep. 151: Is the Super Bowl losing cultural relevance?

February 11, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex discusses whether the Super Bowl is losing its cultural relevance. He also talks about Tony Dungy pulling out from speaking at an anti-gay preacher's event, and Nets guard Cam Thomas saying he was just "being playful" when he said a gay slur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 191: Big Egg w/ Colette Arrand & Joseph Montecillo

February 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Hello, Lovelies! This week we close out Journo January (a little late) by welcoming Colette Arrand and Joseph Montecillo of the new wrestling blog Big Egg. They and Brian Bell discuss how Big Egg came together in the wake of Fanbyte's closure last year, their unique approaches to discussing pro wrestling and their goals for the blog going forward. The trio also chat a bit about the 2023 Royal Rumble, Mad Dog Connelly, C.R.E.E.P.S. and Mountain Dew Pitch Black. Check out Big Egg at bigegg.subs...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep174 -- The TSR Gridiron Girls Super Bowl Preview

February 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 191 MB

Super Bowl LVII. Kansas City Chiefs. Philadelphia Eagles. Two young star quarterbacks. Mahomes, the playmaker. Hurts, hardscrabble battler. A track meet offense against an old school NFC East defense. A old coach chasing legend. A young coach making a mark. We bring back the Gridiron Girls to break it down. TSR NFL Analyst Shauna Adkison, TSR College Football Analyst Chelsea Poe, and our host Karleigh Webb give you the lowdown on Super Sunday. From the game, to the halftime, to the commercial...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep173 -- Sheryl Weikal: Showing Heart and Throwing Heat

February 01, 2023 12:39 - 1 hour - 217 MB

"Solidarity is about people, not principles. You can have the greatest principles in the world, but if you don't use them to help anybody they are completely worthless." As a baseball writer Sheryl Weikal has always put her pen in line with her principles. She not only spoke stats, but also spoke out on issues that matter and didn't shy away from social critique at the intersections of sport and society. She cut so close to the quick at times that one team said she wasn't welcome to attend a ...

The Sports Kiki Ep. 150: Tony Dungy, Ivan Provorov and the "Gay Agenda"

January 28, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex talks about the anti-LGBTQ vitriol from Tony Dungy and Ivan Provorov defenders, and how they're telling on themselves with their extreme rhetoric. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trans Sporter Room Ep172 -- Blake and Kino From Half In, Half Out Are All In About Gymnastics

January 25, 2023 15:01 - 1 hour - 219 MB

Blake Bonkowski and Kino love Gymnastics. They go to meets. They watch the sport. They can spot a good Yurchenko and tell you why it's good. They start Half In, Half Out Podcast as a homage to a sport they love. It's become a hot spot for LGBTQ figures in the sport to talk about floor, beams, vaults and finding their place in a demanding sport looking to move forward. Karleigh Webb sat down with them both for a lively discussion on their podcasts, themselves, and looking at an eventful colleg...

The GAMEDAY TEA: Addressing the Woke Sports Fans

January 24, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MB

D.Gil addresses "woke" sports fans after the recent Damar Hamlin, Devin Willock, and Chandler LeCroy incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sports Kiki Ep. 149: How the Flyers whiffed on Ivan Provorov and LGBTQ Pride

January 21, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex speaks with Philadelphia Flyers writer Madeline Campbell about the team's disastrous handling of Ivan Provorov. Alex also rips Tony Duny for tweeting about kids identifying as cats, and NBC for its continued silence. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 190: Harley R. Pageot

January 19, 2023 11:26 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

Hello, Lovelies! Journo January keeps rolling this week as we welcome Grit & Glitter co-host and Pro Wrestling Torch contributor Harley R. Pageot! He and Brian Bell discuss growing up as a wrestling fan in Canada amid Bret Hart's heights, the unique focus of Grit & Glitter's pro wrestling coverage and the community-building aspect of that work. Pageot also delves into their own exploration of gender and how Ring of Honor led to his entry into wrestling media. Follow Harley R. Pageot on Twitte...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep171 -- Iszac Henig: Coming Full Circle

January 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 164 MB

In 2021, a rising junior collegiate swimmer made a decision: Team ahead of self for a chance to complete a collective goal For Yale University sprint specialist Iszac Henig, it means going fast alongside his mates on Yale's women's swim team. With the goal of bringing an Ivy League women's team title back to New Haven for the first time since 2017. It also meant putting a critical piece of his transition on hold. 2021-2022 was as successful in the pool for Henig as it was controversial for th...

The Sports Kiki Ep. 148: Should anti-gay Tony Dungy still be part of NBC's NFL coverage?

January 14, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex talks about Tony Dungy's history of vehement anti-LGBTQ commentary, and whether he should still be part of NBC's NFL coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 189: Chuy Harris

January 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Hello, Lovelies! Journo January continues as we welcome former Pro Wrestling Torch and Grit & Glitter contributor Chuy Harris to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss their love for Southern Wrasslin', why Arn Anderson is the best, how they found their way onto the Pro Wrestling Torch and their passion for covering pro wrestling differently. They also chat about their time as a member of the Glitterati and how that period changed how and what pro wrestling Chuy now finds the most meaning with...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep170 -- Boxing, Bulldogs, The Road To The Bowl, and Balance Beams

January 11, 2023 11:51 - 1 hour - 168 MB

After two weeks of looking back, we launch forward into a new year at the Trans Sporter Room. Boxing -- The World Boxing Council is talking about "inclusion", but a trans pioneer in the sweet science is sour on the plan. Bulldogs -- The big dogs from the SEC ate hearty in college football's National Championship and Karleigh Webb brings the Gridiron Girls, Shauna Adkison and Chelsea Poe in for a post mortem on Georgia's 65-7 win over TCU, and what to come for Week Zero 2023. The Road To The ...

The Sports Kiki Ep. 147: How sports leagues can step up their LGBTQ support in 2023

January 07, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

Happy New Year! On this week's show, Alex talks about how sports leagues can step up their LGBTQ support in 2023. At this stage, just throwing Pride Nights isn't enough. We need more substantial action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 188: Wrestle Kingdom 17 w/ Rachel Giuliani

January 06, 2023 11:37 - 2 hours - 125 MB

Hello, Lovelies! The Wrestle Kingdom tradition continues as we welcome back Rachel Giuliani to unpack New Japan's pinnacle event, Wrestle Kingdom 17! She and Brian Bell discuss the brutal story of Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, the pristine nature of Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White, the debut of Mercedes Moné and so much more, including some outstanding looks and a "tempehy" Zach Sabre Jr. Also, powerwalking. Follow Rachel Giuliani on Twitter: @EffingBoring Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbu...

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 187: Haley Anne

January 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Hello, Lovelies! It's a new year, which means another trip into Journo January, our interview series with queer members of the pro wrestling media, and we're kicking things off with Tag Talk co-host Haley Anne (Fightful, Wrestling Muse). She and Brian Bell discuss her journey in wrestling media, overcoming personal obstacles to add podcasting to their skillset and why covering TV and comics prepared her for covering wrestling. Haley also chats the personal impact of Total Divas and the origin...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep169 -- The 2022 TSR All-Karleigh Team

January 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 183 MB

As we head into 2023, we take a fun dive back into 2022. It was Karleigh Webb's first full year as host-producer-editor-reporter-whatever additional titles we can create of this podcast and it was a lot of work that was a lot of fun. This podcast celebrates a grand year but building the best team in sports: The All-Karleigh Team. Thanks to all our supporters in '22, and we look forward to boldly go again in '23! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trans Sporter Room Ep168 -- 2022: The Year of Lia

December 28, 2022 14:45 - 1 hour - 202 MB

Each year has a sport story or stories that define that year. In 2022, the discussion and debate over inclusion took a larger stage, mainly because of a college swimmer in the Ivy League. It's been 9 months since Lia Thomas, then at the University of Pennsylvania, won an NCAA championship, but her name still causes reactions whenever the issue of trans people in sport is discussed. In this special year-end edition of the Trans Sporter Room, we look back at the timeline, the tales and how the ...

The Sports Kiki Ep. 146: Gay soccer journalist Adam Crafton on his World Cup experience

December 24, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex speaks with The Athletic's Adam Crafton about his experience covering the World Cup in Qatar as an out gay man. This is the final "Sports Kiki" of 2022. Thank you for listening, and talk to you next year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 186: 2022 QWI Awards w/ Em Fear & Harley R. Pageot

December 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

Hello, Lovelies! QWI season officially comes to a close today as we announce the winners of the 2022 QWI Awards as voted by you, the listeners! Em Fear and Harley R. Pageot of Grit & Glitter join Brian Bell to reveal and discuss the winners in 16 different categories, including Moment of the Year, Personality of the Year, Best Look, International Wrestler of the Year, Wrestler of the Year and many others! Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from all of us at LGBT In The Ring! Follow Grit & Gl...

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 185: 2022 QWI 200 w/ Lo McGrath & Pollo Del Mar

December 22, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

Hello, Lovelies! It's a special day on LGBT In The Ring as we're discussing the 2022 QWI 200 list with PWI columnists Lo McGrath and Pollo Del Mar! They and Brian Bell chat about their thoughts on the rankings, why AC Mack ranked at #1 and what the vast expansion of the number of out wrestlers means for the composition of the list. They chat about talents from all of the world, where they may disagree with the rankings and what the list means in the larger scope of the world of pro wrestling!...

Trans Sporter Room Ep167 -- Holiday Special Edition featuring 3 Gifts of 2022

December 21, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 264 MB

2022 was a rough, eventful, victorious, joyful, frustrating, upsetting, and beautiful just the same. This week, our Holiday Special Edition looks at three things we considered to be the "big gifts" under our special tree and great guests, reports and features this year, in addition to many others who made this year a joy. Under the tree: "Trans Women In Cars Getting Coffee" -- It began as our host Karleigh Webb being interviewed for a documentary, it ended up being a cool conversation with MM...

The Sports Kiki Ep. 145: An alternative take on gay marriage

December 17, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex gets a different perspective on the Respect for Marriage Act. He speaks with Ben Miller, one half of "Bad Gays," about how same-sex marriage isn't what it appears to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trans Sporter Room Ep166 -- Karleigh Headline News Edition

December 14, 2022 13:36 - 39 minutes - 90 MB

There was a lot going on! Brittney Griner was released and had a warm homecoming. Professional Disc Golf made a major rule change because a transgender woman won on the tour (sound familiar?) Karleigh Webb was on special assignment watching inclusion lead the peloton at U.S. Cyclocross Nationals and the last call sends some special vibes on big week for one our favorite member of Trans Sporter Room Nation. Karleigh Headline News: You give us 37 minutes, we'll give you the world! Learn more ab...

The GAMEDAY Tea: The Story of UGA's Stetson Bennett IV

December 13, 2022 15:57 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

D.Gil shares the inspiring story of former walk-on University of Georgia football player turned Heisman finalist and Nation Champion Stetson Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sports Kiki Ep. 144: The sad politicization of Brittney Griner

December 10, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, a soon-to-be 30-year-old Alex bemoans the sad politicization of Brittney Griner, and is on the lookout for a certain troll who's been attacking him online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 184: Great Bambina Returns!

December 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome back Full Queer co-producer and wrestler The Great Bambina! She and Brian Bell sit down for a candid conversation about the events between herself and Sterling last year, trying to find her place in wrestling all over again and how she came to be Marco Mayur's collaborator for Full Queer. All with a little sprinkle of Camus discussion under the parameters of pro wrestling. Happy QWI 200 eve, Lovelies! Follow Full Queer on Instagram: @fullqueer Grab LGBT I...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep165 -- Leah Juliett and Brían Nguyen: Changing Pageantry

December 07, 2022 11:42 - 1 hour - 180 MB

To some, pageants seem to be out of place with the tone and taste of changing times. Anachronisms. Archaic. Maybe backward. Certainly binary. To Miss America Connecticut hopeful Leah Juliett, taking her shot at a shimmery tiara represents a big leap forward. Imagine having "Miss" in the title, but your pronouns are they/them. To Miss America New Hampshire contender Brían Nguyen, it's a chance to show that regal, and royal need not be relegated to a narrow definition, and trans can be a part o...

The Sports Kiki Ep. 143: The problem with Lamar Jackson's response to blowback over his anti-gay insult

December 03, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex discusses Lamar Jackson's reaction to blowback he received after tweeting an anti-gay insult, and how the LGBTQ Group of Death is faring in the World Cup. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 183: The End of WAC w/ Max Zaleski

December 01, 2022 17:04 - 59 minutes - 68.5 MB

Hello, Lovelies! This week's episode is bittersweet as we welcome Without A Cause Wrestling co-founder Max Zaleski to the show. WAC recently announced that its Dec. 4 event will be its last, ending a four-year run as one of the more beloved Pacific Northwest promotions and the rare one led by LGBTQ people. Max and Brian Bell discuss why WAC is closing, the struggles and triumphs over WAC's existence, what the company's legacy will be for both wrestlers and fans and much more. Follow Max Zales...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep164 -- The Gridiron Girls: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who's Joyful

November 30, 2022 13:48 - 1 hour - 239 MB

Whew! What a weekend! A stunner in Columbus, a slate of championship games ahead. The last month of the NFL season. Football is in the frenzy, so we beamed up our expert analyst team Chelsea Poe -- When she's not making sizzling films, she getting fired up about college football. She's also quite happy. Her Michigan Maize and Blue just may have a date with destiny. Shauna Adkison -- Our NFL analyst has her eyes on the Super Bowl LXVII, and who may make it there, even if it isn't the time for ...

The GAMEDAY TEA: Outsports Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 29, 2022 15:57 - 11 minutes - 9.12 MB

D.Gil shares and discusses some of his favorite written articles from the past couple of weeks that you may have missed during the Thanksgiving holiday. These topics are so juicy you'll read them twice too. Isaac Humphries Jai Vidal Campbell Harrison One Love Ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 182: Jai Vidal Signs With IMPACT Wrestling

November 28, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Hello, Lovelies! It's a special Monday edition of the podcast as we sit down with IMPACT Wrestling's newest signee, Jai Vidal. He and Brian Bell chat his reaction to the contract offer, becoming the first out gay male wrestler ever signed by IMPACT, his partnership with Gisele Shaw and why being a source of representation holds special meaning for him. Follow Jai Vidal on Twitter: @TheJaiVidal Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow L...

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 181: "Ravenous" Randy Myers

November 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Weirdo Hero" Randy Myers to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his emotions as he prepares for his in-ring return to Defy Wrestling on Nov. 26 after winning the Defy World title over two and a half years ago, using the pro wrestling stage to promote mental health awareness, building the wacky promotion BOOM! Pro Wrestling in Vancouver and his evolution over 20-plus years in the ring! Follow Randy Myers on Instagram: @theweirdohero Grab LGBT In The R...

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 180: A Non-Binary Nightmare Thanksgiving

November 24, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MB

Hello, Lovelies! It's Thanksgiving, which means another chance to gorge ourselves on the best in off-the-wall pro wrestling! This year, Brian Bell and their spouse, KC, take in Max The Impaler's Tokyo Joshi Pro debut against Pom Harajuku. They unpack the moments of humor, menace and courage packed into the match, the personal connections they share with it and the spirit of "Ganbatte" within this battle! Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyO...

Trans Sporter Room Ep163 -- Tragedy, Controversy, Resiliency, and Victory before Thanksgiving

November 23, 2022 07:21 - 1 hour - 173 MB

TRAGEDY -- Club Q. Colorado Springs, Colorado 11:53pm MST Saturday November 19, 2022. Hate and heroism. CONTROVERSY -- FIFA World Cup 2022. Qatar. Rainbows met resistance as soccer's world championship continues RESILIENCY -- Karleigh Webb sits down with noted policy researcher, media analyst and influencer Erin Reed (aka "Erin In The Morning) to look at the legislative outlook for trans rights, how the media has covered the issues including this weekend's shooting in Colorado, and her formid...

The Sports Kiki Ep. 142: Dr. Nasser Mohammed on being gay in Qatar

November 19, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex speaks with Dr. Nasser Mohammed, a native Qatari who broke barriers and publicly came out as gay earlier this year. Alex and Dr. Mohammed talk about being LGBTQ in Qatar, the World Cup sportswashing Qatar's dismal record on LGBTQ rights, and the Purple Maroons, the only LGBTQ Qatari soccer fan group. There will be no show next week due to Thanksgiving. The next episode of "The Sports Kiki" will be published on Saturday, Dec. 3! Learn more about your ...

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 179: Joshua City

November 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 77 MB

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestler Joshua City to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his 9 year journey back to the ring after being diagnosed with HIV in 2013, grappling with his diagnosis and now his desire to use pro wrestling as an avenue to educate the public and raise awareness of the realities of living with HIV. City also shares stories about training under Lance Archer, linking up with Full Queer and stepping into the ring again when he never thought he'd get the cha...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep161 -- Patricio Manuel: He's getting ready to rumble!

November 16, 2022 08:58 - 1 hour - 174 MB

In December 2018, Patricio Manuel stepped into a boxing ring at a California casino for his first professional fight. He won in a decision. He also made a piece of sports history. The former amateur champion and Olympic Trials hopeful became the first transgender man to card a professional boxing win. The win was the end of a long road back to the ring, two years after he stepped away from something he loves to heal someone he loves -- himself. Throughout 2022, we've been fortunate to beam up...

The GAMEDAY TEA: Skimo and more with trans athlete Wren Pyle

November 15, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MB

This Trans Awareness Week episode highlights the life of athlete Wren Pyle. Wren discusses with D.Gil her love for Skimo, her personal story of overcoming adversity, Everesting for the Trevor Project, and why trans athletes deserve to compete in athletic sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sports Kiki Ep. 141: Election results show that anti-LGBTQ scare tactics didn't work

November 14, 2022 13:48 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex talks about how the election results show that Republican attempts to fear-monger about LGBTQ people failed. Alex also discusses Qatari officials not even hiding their disdain for gay people, and Brittney Griner getting transferred to a Russian penal colony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 178: Ashton Starr

November 10, 2022 11:13 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestling's own "Starrfire," Ashton Starr, to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss Ashton opening up about the trials and peaks of his pro wrestling journey in the documentary "Starrfire," the full circle moment of facing Sonny Kiss in AEW, notching multiple firsts in pro wrestling history and helping to put the Southeast back on the independent wrestling map. Starr also opens up about his new tag team, The Re-Up, with Rico Gonzalez and why he takes so...

The Trans Sporter Room Ep160 -- TSR Election 2022 Postgame Show feature Rep.-Elect Zooey Zephyr

November 09, 2022 13:19 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

During a hearing at the emergence of the national anti-trans legislation tsunami in 2021. A transgender woman in Montana stepped to a microphone at a hearing and told a story of person who loved a sport, grew to love themselves, and wanted that path open to another young person who was like themselves. The forces for exclusion had her angered and determined. That young woman decided to just raise her voice, but also to stand on the ballot. On the Trans Sporter Room in August 2021, Zooey Zep...

The GAMEDAY TEA: D.Gil's Sports-Related Powerball Purchases (if he won)

November 08, 2022 16:25 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MB

The Powerball is 1.9 billion and D.Gil shares what type of sports-related purchases would be made if he had the lucky winning numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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