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No Straight Answers

Zoe Boyd
Queer Culture
Queer Identity
Lesbian Identity
Hockey
Dating
Rugby
Relationships
Pride Night
Women's Hockey
Soccer
Olympics
Inclusion In Sports
LGBTQ+ Community
Women In Sports
PWHPA
Shannon Burns
Morgan
Gender Identity
LGBTQ+ Visibility
Sports

Step onto the ice with Zoe Boyd, professional women’s hockey player and queer icon, for “No Straight Answers” — the podcast where sports, and queer culture collide with comedy and chaos. Each episode, Zoe sits down with the biggest queer voices, from athletes to entertainers, for unfiltered conversations about everything from sports to identity, and all the hilarious moments in between.

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Hi girls, episode #10 of No Straight Answers and it's a good one! We laughed so hard during this episode with Gay comedian Heather Shaw. Heather talked about having two gay siblings, breaking norms at her wedding, and Zoe share's a traumatic story th... more

Girls, I really enjoyed this conversation with the 1st ever gay man to ever be under NHL contract, Luke Prokop. Luke came out in 2021, just one year after being drafted by the Nashville Predators. Of course, I had to ask Luke about Heated Rivalry and... more

Girls this was such a fun episode with Queer R&B artist Katie Tupper. We chatted about growing up playing hockey in Saskatoon and her love of the PWHL. Katie also opened up about her bisexual identity, her gay awakenings, and her current relationship... more

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Girls, this episode is one of our favourites. Zoe loved her chat with U.S. table tennis Olympian Lily Zhang and table tennis WAG Jessie Xiao, who took a step back from her own career to help Lily pursue her dreams. These girls are doing so much for r... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Shaw
Comedian, hockey player; guest on the episode
Episode: What Happened to Zoe's 🐱?! ft. Gay Comedian Heather Shaw
Zoe Boyd
Pro hockey player and host
Episode: What Happened to Zoe's 🐱?! ft. Gay Comedian Heather Shaw
Luke Prokop
Professional hockey player and LGBTQ+ advocate, first openly gay player on an NHL contract
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Episode: 'I WAS Scott Hunter' 👀 Luke Prokop on Heated Rivalry & Being Gay in Men’s Hockey
Katie Tupper
R&B musician from Saskatchewan, debut album Greyhound
Self-employed musician
Episode: Katie Tupper on Sexual Awakenings, Bi Erasure and her Debut Album
Lily Zhang
Four-time table tennis Olympian for Team USA
Team USA
Episode: The DATE that STARTED it ALL: Olympian Lily Zhang & WAG Jessie Xiao
Jessie Xiao
Supporter of Lily Zhang and social media influencer
Episode: The DATE that STARTED it ALL: Olympian Lily Zhang & WAG Jessie Xiao
Allie Munroe
Defender for the Toronto Sceptres and co-parent of a dog with Kali Flanagan.
Toronto Sceptres
Episode: 'Our WHOLE team saw our FIRST KISS', PWHL players Allie Munroe & Kali Flanagan
Kali Flanagan
Defender for the Toronto Sceptres and co-parent of a dog with Allie Munroe.
Toronto Sceptres
Episode: 'Our WHOLE team saw our FIRST KISS', PWHL players Allie Munroe & Kali Flanagan
Asia Hogan-Rochester
Olympic silver medalist for the Canadian Rugby Sevens team
Canadian Rugby
Episode: Asia Hogan-Rochester spills on which sport is more gay... Rugby or Hockey?! 👀

Host

Zoe Boyd
Host of No Straight Answers; professional women's hockey player; prominent LGBTQ+ voice in sports and culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Big fan

    Ottawa misses you, Zoe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casemo7
    Canada4 months ago
  • Love this

    Fans of women’s hockey and non-straight fans will enjoy. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomgrrrl
    United States5 months ago
  • The Vibes are right

    Obsessed Zoe is hilarious. The vibes are unmatched. More frequent

    episodes for the gays please 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mctt23
    Canada7 months ago
  • Hi Girls

    Hi Girls! Finally some real gay content about the PWHL. Zoe is hilarious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hawkeyes321
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the focus on women's hockey and queer representation in sports.
Many comments want more frequent episodes and more candid conversations about LGBTQ+ topics.
Fans praise the host's humor and authenticity, calling the vibes unmatched.

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Apple Podcasts
#116
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The DATE that STARTED it ALL: Olympian Lily Zhang & WAG Jessie Xiao
Q: Tell me about how you two first met and when you two first met and that whole thing.
We met in 2017, and we were both 21. I was traveling in San Francisco, where Lily's from, for four days. We matched on Tinder, and on my last night there, we were like, let's just meet up.
Asia Hogan-Rochester spills on which sport is more gay... Rugby or Hockey?! 👀
Q: How do I come out as non-binary to my rugby teammates?
Start with just telling someone on your team that you felt safe with and see how they reacted.
Asia Hogan-Rochester spills on which sport is more gay... Rugby or Hockey?! 👀
Q: How do you get over a straight girl?
You just gotta get through it and stop thinking about them.
Asia Hogan-Rochester spills on which sport is more gay... Rugby or Hockey?! 👀
Q: What is it like dating someone you compete against?
There's definitely a lot of respect when it comes to boundaries, and it's nice because we understand each other.
Asia Hogan-Rochester spills on which sport is more gay... Rugby or Hockey?! 👀
Q: How do I go from friends to more than friends with my close friend/coworker?
You have to find that common ground and shoot your shot on the common ground.

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The show centers LGBTQ+ visibility in sports and entertainment, blending candid conversations with humor and personal storytelling. Episodes frequently feature athletes and performers discussing identity, relationships, representation, and life on and off the field or stage, with a lighthearted, irreverent vibe. Noteworthy throughlines include queer culture in team environments, coming out journeys, and how sport and fame intersect with personal authenticity—often anchored by provocative questions, tangible anecdotes, and celebratory banter. This mix makes it a compelling listen for listeners who want outspoken voices, authentic storytelling, and a window into how queer identity plays out in competitive sports and creative worlds.

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Recent guests on No Straight Answers include:

1. Heather Shaw
2. Zoe Boyd
3. Luke Prokop
4. Katie Tupper
5. Lily Zhang
6. Jessie Xiao
7. Allie Munroe
8. Kali Flanagan

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