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The Jack Murley Sports Show

Jack Murley
LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+ Representation
Football
LGBTQ+
Olympics
Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Wrestling
Gymnastics
Fitness
Rugby
Trans Representation
Figure Skating
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
LGBT Golf
Swimming
Representation In Sports
Olympic Games
LGBTQ+ Representation In Sports
Representation

Olympians, World Cup winners and sportspeople from around the world share their stories on the multi-award-winning show for the LGBTQ+ community in sport.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes100Founded2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

What happens when you create a space where LGBTQ+ people can be completely themselves?

For Aubrey Crawley, the answer is the West London Queer Project – a not-for-profit organisation creating safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for queer people to ... more

Three years ago, Michael O'Donnell made a massive move in Australian sport.

In an interview on Australian television, Michael became one of the first male Aussie Rules footballer to publicly speak about being gay – and helped push open the door for ... more

What happens when the career you've built your life around suddenly disappears?

For Dr Anthony Gifford, COVID forced exactly that question.

After years working as a professional dancer and performing around the world, the pandemic brought the indus... more

What happens when the story you tell changes more than just your own life?

In 2015, Sam Stanley made rugby union history when he became the first English rugby union player to publicly come out as gay.

At the time, Sam was playing for Saracens and ... more

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Sam Stanley
Former Saracens and England Sevens rugby player
Rugby (Athlete)
Episode: Sam Stanley: Ex-Saracens and England Star on Coming Out, Philosophy & Changing the Game
Curtis Garner
Author and novelist known for Isaac and Orange
Author
Episode: Off The Pitch: Author Curtis Garner on Isaac, Orange, Authenticity in Queer Fiction and More
Ian Roberts
Australian rugby league legend, Pride pioneer
Australian Rugby League
Episode: Ian Roberts: Rugby League Legend on Coming Out, Breaking Barriers and His Enduring Impact
Kev McGrath
Presenter of PRIDE Daily, LGBTQ+ news journalist
PRIDE Daily
Episode: Off The Pitch: Kev McGrath on PRIDE Daily, LGBTQ+ News & the Power of Authentic Storytelling
Ryan Atkin
Trailblazing football referee and LGBTQ+ advocate
IGLFA (International Gay and Lesbian Football Association)
Episode: Ryan Atkin: History-Making Referee on Coming Out, IGLFA and Making Football For Everyone
Ethan Spibey
Founder of the FreedomToDonate campaign, LGBTQ+ advocate
FreedomToDonate
Episode: Off The Pitch: Ethan Spibey on FreedomToDonate, Changing the Law & Saving Lives
Georgina Hall
Fitness expert, business entrepreneur, owner and coach at The Backyard Gym in Newcastle
The Backyard Gym, Newcastle
Episode: Georgina Hall: LGBTQ+ Fitness, Inclusive Gyms & Being Your Best Self
Rhys the Nightchurch Pianist
Pianist and LGBTQ+ advocate who was homeless and went viral for a video of him playing at a night church
Musician/Advocate
Episode: Off The Pitch: Rhys the Nightchurch Pianist on Homelessness, Music, Queer Survival & Hope
Yuta Shirai
Mersey Marauders and Stonewall FC player
Mersey Marauders, Stonewall FC
Episode: Yuta Shirai: Mersey Marauders and Stonewall FC Player on Coming Out, Inclusive Football & Finding His Tribe

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Jack Murley
Host of The Jack Murley Sports Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    First timer here, drawn by your excellent interview with the great Sam Stanley. Will subscribe. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madmann13h
    United States11 days ago
  • For the love of sport!

    This is such an amazing show! I love the deep dive into both aspects of LGBTQ+ identities and the sport aspect. I would LOVE to hear the retired strongman Rob Kearney on this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMyBeard
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Jack has a wonderful manner and is a super interviewer. The range of guests is great and it’s such a positive and wonderful listen whether I’m walking, gyming, or relaxing!

    Cheers, Jack!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big green monster face Dom
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    I love this show - so glad it is continuing. Jack has a fabulous interviewing style and is a great listen on the way to work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Missyfan
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A brilliant podcast

    Jacks informal interview style and the stories gets are amazing an inspirational. A truly brilliant podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beckyhollyb
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts create a welcoming, thoughtful space for diverse experiences in sport.
Interviews balance vulnerability with professional insight and advocacy.
Guests offer uplifting, authentic stories that spotlight LGBTQ+ athletes.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Yuta Shirai: Mersey Marauders and Stonewall FC Player on Coming Out, Inclusive Football & Finding His Tribe
Q: What makes inclusive football communities like the GFSN important for players who are LGBTQ+?
They create belonging, protect players in changing rooms, and allow athletes to focus on playing while being open about who they are, which helps retention and performance.
Yuta Shirai: Mersey Marauders and Stonewall FC Player on Coming Out, Inclusive Football & Finding His Tribe
Q: How did Mersey Marauders help you come to terms with your identity while you were adjusting to life in the UK?
They provided a safe, inclusive space and a supportive community that reinforced that I could be myself both on and off the pitch, which gave me the courage to come out to friends and family.
Off The Pitch: Lucy Luck on Queer Ecology, Nature & Finding Belonging Outdoors
Q: Would young Lucy be surprised by where you are now?
Lucy imagines that their younger self would be amazed and proud to see their authentic self pursuing a career that blends queer identity with exploration of the natural world.
Off The Pitch: Lucy Luck on Queer Ecology, Nature & Finding Belonging Outdoors
Q: When you began to explore the world of marine ecology, was it like a new world opening up?
Lucy explains relocating to Cornwall, encountering rocky shore ecosystems, and how that sparked a deeper connection to marine life and to queer ecology as a field of study.
Off The Pitch: Lucy Luck on Queer Ecology, Nature & Finding Belonging Outdoors
Q: What were you looking at growing up in Enfield?
Lucy describes growing up away from the ocean, with green spaces and a local zoo, which gradually fed their fascination with wildlife and conservation and set the stage for moving toward marine environments later.

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This show centers on LGBTQ+ athletes and allies, highlighting personal journeys, representation, and leadership across a wide spectrum of sports and related culture. Episodes routinely mix intimate coming-out stories, career-defining moments in elite competition, and advocacy for inclusion, with hosts guiding conversations that blend resilience, community, and sport. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on visibility in sports, entrepreneurship in LGBTQ+ spaces, and cross-disciplinary storytelling—from therapy and mental health to activism and arts—making it a go-to for listeners seeking inspiring, boundary-preaking conversations in and around sport.

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Recent guests on The Jack Murley Sports Show include:

1. Sam Stanley
2. Curtis Garner
3. Ian Roberts
4. Kev McGrath
5. Ryan Atkin
6. Ethan Spibey
7. Georgina Hall
8. Rhys the Nightchurch Pianist

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