Former Oregon State defensive tackle Esera Tuaolo joins this week's podcast to discuss Pride Month in the LGBTQ+ community and the news that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has announced that he is gay.

1:00  Esera says he is in Massachusetts right now as an Executive Chef

2:00  Reaction when Carl Nassib came out as gay

3:40  Being quiet about his sexuality while playing football

5:50  What was it like announcing his sexuality on Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

8:10  Talking about the Hate is Wrong organization

11:05 Esera's message to anyone struggling to be true to their self with their sexuality

15:35 Singing the National Anthem at a Packers game

16:40 Esera's defining moment of his NFL career

18:10 What it was like on The Voice

20:50 What Pride Month means to Esera

22:00 The greater impact of Carl Nassib's coming out


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