LGBTQ Sports Podcast
1,155 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWe highlight the stories of LGBTQ athletes, coaches and other people in sports who show us all that Courage Is Contagious.
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LPFPod - A classic episode with former Rugby League player and current actor Ian Roberts
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourIan Roberts came out in the mid 90's, it was a time that I was personally struggling with my own sexuality. So seeing him come out while STILL playing was a huge moment for me. I hope you enjoy this episode! Here is my original episode note: If you would have told 19 year old me that one day I would be speaking to rugby player and sex symbol Ian Roberts I would have told you that you had a screw loose. Never thought this would have happened but reaching out on twitter and some texts later we...
LPFPod - Episode 017 - Ian Roberts
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIan Roberts came out in the mid 90's, it was a time that I was personally struggling with my own sexuality. So seeing him come out while STILL playing was a huge moment for me. I hope you enjoy this episode! Here is my original episode note: If you would have told 19 year old me that one day I would be speaking to rugby player and sex symbol Ian Roberts I would have told you that you had a screw loose. Never thought this would have happened but reaching out on twitter and some texts later we...
LPFPod - Episode 015 - Jozicats
May 30, 2019 04:00 - 2 minutesWelcome back to another episode of LPFPod:Rugby Edition. This episode I spoke with two members of the Jozicats, a South African gay/inclusive rugby team. I was able to speak with one of the founding members of the club Mpumelelo 'Puma' Khuzwayo and the Touch side manager Jason Rogers. From the opening moment I knew I was going to have a great time with this two. While talking about race and LGBTQ issues in South Africa to start we do manage to get in some laughs as we talk about the founding ...
LPFPod - Episode 016 - Jozicats
May 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBWelcome back to another episode of LPFPod:Rugby Edition. This episode I spoke with two members of the Jozicats, a South African gay/inclusive rugby team. I was able to speak with one of the founding members of the club Mpumelelo 'Puma' Khuzwayo and the Touch side manager Jason Rogers. From the opening moment I knew I was going to have a great time with this two. While talking about race and LGBTQ issues in South Africa to start we do manage to get in some laughs as we talk about the founding ...
LPFPod - Episode 015 - Kirk Walker
May 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBI reached out to Kirk a few weeks ago and was excited for him to say yes. We spoke on a Monday night a few weeks ago and I enjoyed our conversation. During the 1 hour or so we chatted we covered a lot as we talked about his life. From growing up in southern California during the 70's and 80's, learning at a young age that he loved the experiencing of coaching the sports just as much as playing. Over his softball coaching career that started at UCLA while attending the school, he would move in...
Same Team - Jack Murley
May 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBBBC reporter and commentator Jack Murley talks about growing up in Cornwall, the path to finding himself through his work and the strength he finds in being an openly gay man in his field of work...all before totally geeking out on professional wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Episode 014 - Nick Lee
May 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWelcome to this week's episode where I speak with Vassar College graduating senior, Nick Lee. Nick and I had a great conversation where we touched on a range of topics from sports as child, mental health (which included topics like Anxiety, Depression and Self Harm). After coming out as a junior in High school we end up focusing on a lot of time at Vassar College on the tennis team, in class as well as the many ways Vassar College and the athletic department are welcoming to LGBT students. ...
LPFPod - Episode 013 - Matt Carter
May 16, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWelcome to my latest Rugby Edition episode. This episode I speak with Matt Carter, a founder of the new IGR team South London Stags. After a short introduction of who Matt is we jump in and start talking about the movie that he wrote, directed and is currently editing "In From The Side". We then talk about how resources for the film helped a group of guys create the South London Stags. I personally love the kit, logo and can't wait to get my own top. Holding you to your word, Matt. The photo ...
LPFPod - Episode 013 - South London Stags with Matt Carter
May 16, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutesWelcome to my latest Rugby Edition episode. This episode I speak with Matt Carter, a founder of the new IGR team South London Stags. After a short introduction of who Matt is we jump in and start talking about the movie that he wrote, directed and is currently editing "In From The Side". We then talk about how resources for the film helped a group of guys create the South London Stags. I personally love the kit, logo and can't wait to get my own top. Holding you to your word, Matt. The photo ...
Same Team - Josh Dixon
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBFormer Team USA gymnast Josh Dixon talks about his unique family upbringing, coming out during his time at Stanford, competing at the Olympic Trials, how he learned to bounce back from professional setback and why he's decided to pivot into a life of politics and social activism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Episode 012 - Rachel McKinnon
May 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBReposting my older episodes on the new Outsports Podcast Network. This episode is where I really started my education on what it means to be a trans athlete. My guest this episode is World Champion Dr. Rachel McKinnon. As with every episode we talk about her athletic career began. Coming out as a trans person means coming out so many ways and we talk about what it meant with Rachel. Along the way we talk some science, at the time a recent ruling on Caster Semenya and so much more. You can fol...
LPFPod - My first conversation with a trans athlete - Rachel McKinnon
May 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourReposting my older episodes on the new Outsports Podcast Network. This episode is where I really started my education on what it means to be a trans athlete. My guest this episode is World Champion Dr. Rachel McKinnon. As with every episode we talk about her athletic career began. Coming out as a trans person means coming out so many ways and we talk about what it meant with Rachel. Along the way we talk some science, at the time a recent ruling on Caster Semenya and so much more. You can fol...
LPFPod - Episode 11 - Union Cup with Richie Fagan
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutesWelcome to the first edition of LPFPod:Rugby! Every other Thursday I will be introducing you to a club from IGRugby. My first Rugby episode is with the Chairman of Union Cup 2019, Richie Fagan. Richie is a member of the the IGRugby club, Emerald Warriors, out of Dublin, Ireland. We learn a little bit about Richie before we jump straight into talking about the bid process to host, what to expect when you arrive and the benefits of hosting in Ireland this year. Here are some links to get more i...
LPFPod - Episode 011 - Richie Fagan
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWelcome to the first edition of LPFPod:Rugby! Every other Thursday I will be introducing you to a club from IGRugby. My first Rugby episode is with the Chairman of Union Cup 2019, Richie Fagan. Richie is a member of the the IGRugby club, Emerald Warriors, out of Dublin, Ireland. We learn a little bit about Richie before we jump straight into talking about the bid process to host, what to expect when you arrive and the benefits of hosting in Ireland this year. Here are some links to get more i...
LPFPod - Episode 010 -Noel Guevara
April 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBI am so thankful for my time with Community Outreach and Special Events coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Noel Guevara. Living in California early on life Noel was able to participate in dance and Soccer. When her and her family moved to Arizona and she was growing in soccer she left dance and went to play soccer while balancing a school schedule and family life. Noel was fortunate to play for her high school team, her club team as well as spend some time with the Mexican National tea...
LPFPod - Noel Guevara
April 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourI am so thankful for my time with Community Outreach and Special Events coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Noel Guevara. Living in California early on life Noel was able to participate in dance and Soccer. When her and her family moved to Arizona and she was growing in soccer she left dance and went to play soccer while balancing a school schedule and family life. Noel was fortunate to play for her high school team, her club team as well as spend some time with the Mexican National tea...
Same Team - Tadd Fujikawa
April 23, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBTadd Fujikawa, the first openly gay male professional golfer, talks about being the youngest person to ever compete at the US Open at the age of 15, how mental health struggles have impacted his life and career, why he chose to come out on Instagram last year and what it's like living as a gay man in the deep South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Episode 009 - Brock McGillis
April 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBALERT: We do touch on depression and suicide on this episode, please do not listen if this takes you to a dark place. Please reach out to your countries suicide help lines if you need help. We have an open and honest conversation and if you do listen I hope this benefits you in some way. Trevor Project (USA and Canada) – Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Tre...
LPFPod - Former Hockey Player Brock McGillis
April 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourALERT: We do touch on depression and suicide on this episode, please do not listen if this takes you to a dark place. Please reach out to your countries suicide help lines if you need help. We have an open and honest conversation and if you do listen I hope this benefits you in some way. Trevor Project (USA and Canada) – Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Tre...
LPFPod - Episode 008 - Coco Basket
April 20, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThis episode is a little different than the others. I start out learning about Coco, towards the end we talk predictions for this years NBA Playoffs and end with my usual Final 20 questions. Coco is so sweet and a lot of fun to talk with. We talk coming out to her family as pansexual AND the Queen of the Court. We talk all about her YouTube channel that you can find below. We also talk about her attending her first Toronto Raptors game in drag. This 6'6 queen with heels did not disappoint at ...
LPFPod - Coco Basket
April 20, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourThis episode is a little different than the others. I start out learning about Coco, towards the end we talk predictions for this years NBA Playoffs and end with my usual Final 20 questions. Coco is so sweet and a lot of fun to talk with. We talk coming out to her family as pansexual AND the Queen of the Court. We talk all about her YouTube channel that you can find below. We also talk about her attending her first Toronto Raptors game in drag. This 6'6 queen with heels did not disappoint at ...
Same Team - Rob Kearney
April 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBStrongman competitor Rob Kearney talks about being openly gay in a hyper masculine sport, how he came to find out he could lift really heavy things, the recent controversy surrounding drug use in the sport and why he and his new husband have chosen to be so public with their relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Justice Horn
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourWelcome to episode number 7 of my podcast where I interview LGBTQ sports personalities. This week I had the pleasure of welcoming former NCAA wrestler and current SGA President Elect for UMKC, Justice Horn. We talked about him growing up in a family of athletes and playing high school football and wrestling. Moving to college wrestling after a number of concussions. We also talked moving to politics after wanting to accomplish something more after a teammate on the wrestling team unexpectedly...
LPFPod - Episode 007 - Justice Horn
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWelcome to episode number 7 of my podcast where I interview LGBTQ sports personalities. This week I had the pleasure of welcoming former NCAA wrestler and current SGA President Elect for UMKC, Justice Horn. We talked about him growing up in a family of athletes and playing high school football and wrestling. Moving to college wrestling after a number of concussions. We also talked moving to politics after wanting to accomplish something more after a teammate on the wrestling team unexpectedly...
LPFPod - Episode 006 - Andrew Ford
April 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWelcome to episode 6 of Level Playing Field. This week I interview a soccer player who talks about his faith, his soccer and coming out as bisexual to his family, friends, team and Christian college. We talk sexuality and the church, coming out, church and end up talking about what he is doing next. Hope you enjoy this episode with soccer player Andrew Ford Special thanks to the management team for musician Troye Sivan who let me use his music in a small part of this podcast. Learn more about...
LPFPod - Collegiate soccer player Andrew Ford
April 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourWelcome to episode 6 of Level Playing Field. This week I interview a soccer player who talks about his faith, his soccer and coming out as bisexual to his family, friends, team and Christian college. We talk sexuality and the church, coming out, church and end up talking about what he is doing next. Hope you enjoy this episode with soccer player Andrew Ford Special thanks to the management team for musician Troye Sivan who let me use his music in a small part of this podcast. Learn more about...
Same Team - Joe Johnson
March 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBTeam USA ice dancer Joe Johnson talks about his unique childhood in Colorado, his journey to the national stage, becoming the first openly LGBTQ dance team with partner Karina Manta, how being honest about his sexuality allowed him to live his most authentic life and why the concept of visibility is so vitally important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Episode 005 - Chris Voth
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode I welcome Canadian volleyball player Chris Voth to the podcast. From his coming out story, playing Volleyball for the Canadian national team, playing overseas. Having a team not sign him because he is gay. Chris has accomplished a lot and we had a great conversation. I hope you enjoy this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Volleyball player Chris Voth
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourIn this episode I welcome Canadian volleyball player Chris Voth to the podcast. From his coming out story, playing Volleyball for the Canadian national team, playing overseas. Having a team not sign him because he is gay. Chris has accomplished a lot and we had a great conversation. I hope you enjoy this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Same Team - Alec Reitzel
March 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBFormer collegiate swimmer Alec Reitzel discusses his religious upbringing in rural North Carolina, how a career-ending injury helped him out of the closet, the trip to Europe that changed his life and how he came to propose to his boyfriend at an improv show in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Episode 003 - Tom Bosworth
March 19, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBI was so happy to have Olympian Tom Bosworth on my podcast. Love that he took a chance on my podcast before it even came out. You can follow Tom on twitter at @tombosworth Instagram @tombosworth Follow his dog Jessica at @jessicathedog8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Episode 004 - Kaitlyn Long
March 19, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThis episode I welcome University of Minnesota track and field athlete Kaitlyn Long. We talk about her being adopted, her Christian faith and how she dealt with her coming to terms with her bisexuality. We also spend a lot of time talking about Track and FIeld. I really enjoyed my time with her and hope you do as well. Thank you @kaitlynlong34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LPFPod - Talking Race Walking with Olympian Tom Bosworth
March 19, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutesI was so happy to have Olympian Tom Bosworth on my podcast. Love that he took a chance on my podcast before it even came out. You can follow Tom on twitter at @tombosworth Instagram @tombosworth Follow his dog Jessica at @jessicathedog8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LPFPod - Kaitlyn Long - U of Minnesota track and field athlete
March 19, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutesThis episode I welcome University of Minnesota track and field athlete Kaitlyn Long. We talk about her being adopted, her Christian faith and how she dealt with her coming to terms with her bisexuality. We also spend a lot of time talking about Track and FIeld. I really enjoyed my time with her and hope you do as well. Thank you @kaitlynlong34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LPFPod - My first interview - A chat with Outsports co-founder Cyd Zeigler
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutesWhen I finalized my plans for my podcast I knew my first guest had to be Cyd. I found Outsports.com in 2000, i am a bisexual male struggling to fit into any group of people. Reading Cyd's writings, being a part of the Outsports community and continuing to hear the amazing coming out stories that they were telling made me feel like was a part of something. In this episode we talk about how Cyd and Jim met, the founding of Outsports and some of the bigger stories that Cyd has told. It is funny ...
LPFPod - Episode 002 - Eric Radford
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBOn March 12th I released two episodes to start my new podcast. Growing up I always loved the Olympics, both summer and winter. With the winter olympics figure skating always took a lot of the coverage. It was an honor and a privilege to have Canadian Olympic figure skater, Eric Radford as one of the first guests. This is one of 4 interviews I would do the weekend before I aired my first podcast episode. So thankful for the early guests that took a chance on a podcast that had not launched, al...
LPFPod - Episode 001 - Cyd Zeigler
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBWhen I finalized my plans for my podcast I knew my first guest had to be Cyd. I found Outsports.com in 2000, i am a bisexual male struggling to fit into any group of people. Reading Cyd's writings, being a part of the Outsports community and continuing to hear the amazing coming out stories that they were telling made me feel like was a part of something. In this episode we talk about how Cyd and Jim met, the founding of Outsports and some of the bigger stories that Cyd has told. It is funny ...
LPFPod - Eric Radford - Olympics, music and what's next after an Olympic career
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourOn March 12th I released two episodes to start my new podcast. Growing up I always loved the Olympics, both summer and winter. With the winter olympics figure skating always took a lot of the coverage. It was an honor and a privilege to have Canadian Olympic figure skater, Eric Radford as one of the first guests. This is one of 4 interviews I would do the weekend before I aired my first podcast episode. So thankful for the early guests that took a chance on a podcast that had not launched, al...
Same Team - Anthony Bowens
March 06, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBProfessional wrestler Anthony Bowens talks about the prominence of LGBTQ talent on the independent wrestling scene, how he transitioned from coming out as bisexual to coming out as gay earlier this year, why getting to WWE is still the goal and the power he finds in being so open and public in his relationship with his boyfriend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Nick McCarvel
February 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBNick McCarvel, a journalist who covers everything from tennis to figure skating, talks about growing up in a religious family in Montana, how he got into journalism, the lack of openly gay men's tennis players on tour, what it's like covering the Olympics and how straight allies may hold the keys for unlocking acceptance for LGBTQ athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Nick McCarvel
February 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hourNick McCarvel, a journalist who covers everything from tennis to figure skating, talks about growing up in a religious family in Montana, how he got into journalism, the lack of openly gay men's tennis players on tour, what it's like covering the Olympics and how straight allies may hold the keys for unlocking acceptance for LGBTQ athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Peter Lovins
February 17, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBPeter Lovins, director of legal affairs for the Columbus Blue Jackets, talks about growing up as a gay Mormon in Alaska, the professional journey that took him across the country, what it means to be a lawyer for a professional sports team and why the Blue Jackets once had a mascot that looked like a penis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Matt Pacifici
February 04, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutesFormer professional soccer player Matt Pacifici came out to the world via an Instagram post featuring a photo of he and his boyfriend. Pacifici talks about the process behind that decision, the career-ending injury that led him to this moment and why he doesn't apologize for doing things his own way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Matt Pacifici
February 04, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBFormer professional soccer player Matt Pacifici came out to the world via an Instagram post featuring a photo of he and his boyfriend. Pacifici talks about the process behind that decision, the career-ending injury that led him to this moment and why he doesn't apologize for doing things his own way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Fred Rosser (aka Darren Young)
January 13, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBFred Rosser (aka Darren Young), the first openly gay wrestler in WWE, talks about his journey to come out of the closet, the reaction from his fellow wrestlers in the locker room, how Vince McMahon responded, the transition he made after being let go by the company and his plan to get back in the ring full-time in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - David Palumbo
December 18, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDavid Palumbo, executive board member of the You Can Play Project, talks about the genesis of the organization, working with the National Hockey League and other professional sports leagues, the influence of straight allies and all the work that's still to be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Xavier Colvin
November 30, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFormer Butler University linebacker Xavier Colvin talks about growing up with a dad in the NFL, coming out of the closet in front of his entire team, the support he found from his coaching staff and teammates and why he's made the decision to move on from his life in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Eric Radford
November 30, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBEric Radford, three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion in figure skating, talks about his wild adolescence as an athlete in Canada, the decision to come out at the peak of his career, how his two Olympic experiences dramatically contrasted each other and why his professional focus has shifted to winning an Oscar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Derrick Gordon
October 31, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBDerrick Gordon, the first openly gay male Division I college basketball player, talks about his personal coming out journey, the struggle of being accepted by his teammates, finding his place in the world of collegiate athletics and why his sights are now set on Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Same Team - Tony Paul
October 02, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBTony Paul from the Detroit News talks about his decision to come out on live television, his time at Michigan State and the culture of sports journalism in Detroit. Plus, I yell at him about the Emmys and Friday Night Lights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices