Episode 32 features former Finnish pro hockey player Janne Puhakka in his first English language podcast! Janne talks about his journey through the sport, what's he done since retiring and more including:3:10: Who is Janne Puhakka?10:50: When did he start to realize that his sexuality was different?12:45: Is the hockey culture in Finland different …

Episode 31 features broadcaster Josh Eastern, who has called games in the NWSL, USL, PHF and more. In this show, he talks about his journey to understanding himself in broadcasting as well as:9:20: His coming out story15:45: Understanding what it meant to be an out sports broadcaster 24:45: What does it feel like to be an out broadcaster calling ga…

Episode 30 features Brian Zapp of Miami Ohio, a newly out bisexual baseball player. In this show, he talks about his journey self acceptance and coming out in baseball and more including:3:45: Who he is and how he got into baseball8:15: Understanding his sexuality while becoming more invested in baseball19:45: Beginning to come out and what sparked…

Episode 29 features ABC Australia broadcaster Corbin Middlemas, who talks about his journey as a gay man in Australian sports media and more, including:6:20: How he feels in sports media after being out for nearly four years10:45: His journey in getting into sports media17:40: Coming to understand his sexuality in a heteronormative sports world31:0…

Episode 28 features Utica Comets broadcaster Jason Shaya, who came out as gay in October. On this show, we talk about his journey in broadcasting, his love of hockey and more including:2:45: Growing up and getting in hockey9:50: Getting into broadcasting, starting in wrestling17:20: Coming to understand his sexuality32:15: At what point did he feel…

Episode 27 features newly out pitcher Kieran Lovegrove, who talks about his experiences in minor league baseball, coming out and more including:5:45: From being born in South Africa to a love of baseball16:15: Coming to understand his sexuality29:15: Did he ever feel uncomfortable as a bisexual man in a baseball clubhouse? 36:00: The story of his a…

Episode 26 features newly out baseball player, country musician and activist Bryan Ruby, who talks about his whirlwind after coming out publicly in September in baseball and beyond, plus these topics:6:00: Bryan's upbringing in sports and baseball20:00: What kept him closeted for so long36:15: Playing baseball all around the world45:45: His most me…

Episode 25 features baseball writer Nick Stellini, and on this show, we talk about these topics and more:4:10: Starting off in film school before going to journalism8:15: Understaning his sexuality and his own journey20:00: Feeling comfortable accepted in the world of baseball31:00: Talking about the two pro players who have come out in the last mo…

Episode 24 features former USWNT midfielder and current broadcaster Lori Lindsey. On this show, we talk about these topics and more:9:15: Her coming out process17:15: The evolution of women's soccer in the US along with the evolution of the prominence of out women22:45: Being driven to make the USWNT 32:30: Getting into broadcasting43:30: What she …

Episode 23 features out soccer writer from the Athletic UK Adam Crafton. He talks about his experiences covering soccer in Britain as an out man and:9:30: His experience understanding his sexuality18:15: Becoming a sports journalist32:30: Writing his recent story about the LGBTQ community in Poland ahead of the Europa League Final43:00: Writing sto…

Episode 22 features hockey agent Bayne Pettinger, who recently came out. With Bayne we talk about these topics and more:17:00: Becoming an agent after working for Hockey Canada20:30: His journey of self-discovery for his sexuality30:15: Having support from Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and others in his coming out process42:40: What would you do if…

Episode 21 features Joanna Lohman, a former US Women's National team player and current coach, activist and much more. On the show, we talk about these topics and more:8:40: A direct legacy of the 99'ers12:15: Going through those first women's leagues21:00: coming out after being engaged to a guy at 2128:45: Can we connect the visibility of the US …

Episode 20 features Jonathan Kliment, the broadcaster for the FPHL's Elmira Enforcers, the only out broadcaster at any level of hockey. On this show we talk about this and more:12:00: A non-traditional broadcasting path and a different kind of coming out process24:30: How did his sexuality interact with his burgeoning broadcast career?40:45: How he…

Episode 19 features Gordie Mitchard, a former club hockey player and referee. He talks about his experiences in a sport he loves, but a sport that also made him feel unwelcome as well as:8:40: How did he keep playing hockey even with the culture around him?14:30: Hearing hockey's language differently as an official versus a player20:40: his coming …

Episode 18 features Jeff Rueter, a soccer writer for the Athletic that recently came out publicly as bisexual. In this show, we talk about his recent public coming out and more: 2:40: Jeff's story9:15: Being married to a bisexual woman13:45: Coming out not just for visibility, but to be authentic for readers and listeners and to push sports media i…

Episode 17 features Jason Ball, a former Australian rules football player who founded Pride Cup, an organization trying to eradicate homophobia in Australian Sports. On this show, we talk about this topic and more:7:30: His experiences as a closeted footy player18;45: deciding to take an even bigger step with Pride Cup26:15: where is Australian spo…

Episode 16 features Rhiannon Walker, a bisexual journalist who covers the Washington Football Team for the Athletic. On this show, we talk about these topics and more:6:15: Growing up, and coming out, in the DMV23:45: Her experiences being bisexual34:00: How her coming out experience made her a better journalist50:15: Being an out black woman in a …

Episode 15 features Derrick Gordon, the first D1 men's basketball player to come out as gay, and the first to ever make the NCAA Tournament with 3 different teams. On this show we talk about that and more:9:30: His family, especially his twin17:30: Playing against Kyrie Irving, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist in high school26:20: Locker room experiences in …

Episode 14 features former Division II kicker and current club hockey player Adam Fyrer. Adam has a unique story including coming out to multiple hockey teams, and in this show, he talks about that and more:3:15: Adam's introduction13:40: Coming of age in high school21:50: Playing hockey in high school, leaving it for football in college, then comi…

Episode 13 features former Nebraska kicker Eric Lueshen who is now one of the foremost advocates for LGBTQ people in sports. On this show, we talk about that and more:5:00: Growing up in small town Nebraska8:15: Coming out in high school22:00: The ups and downs of coming out to the Nebraska football team30:20: Why he felt he didn't get a chance to …

Episode 12 features Pac-12 Networks broadcaster Kate Scott, not only the first woman on this show but one of the few out women in sports media. On the show, we talk about:4:30: Growing up in California's Central Valley7:10: Getting into sports and finding out about sports broadcasting13:00: Kate's journey to understanding her sexuality21:15: Starti…

Episode 11 features former Marian hockey player Brock Weston, who is one of the rare current or former hockey players to come out. He has one of the most interesting coming out stories yet told on this show.On the show:14:50: How many LGBTQ people was he exposed to in his small town?18:30: The language used in small towns and the language used in h…

Episode 10 features UCLA assistant softball coach Kirk Walker, who has been out since 2005. In this show, we talk about:5:00: Kirk's journey through life and softball19:20: Why softball?24:30: Was softball an escape from questions about his sexuality?27:10: Why he resented being labeled as a gay coach, and why that subsequently changed38:45: Being …

Episode 9 of the Outfield Podcast features newly out college basketball coach Matt Lynch, who talks about his journey as a gay man coaching in all levels of college basketball, what pushed him to come out now and more:14:45: Getting into coaching22:00: The process of getting his first job32:30: Importance of connections39:00: Coming out in basketba…

Episode 8 of the Outfield Podcast features Chris Mosier, transgender athlete and advocate talking about his personal story and advocacy for his community and more including:7:00: Chris' Life Growing Up14:00: Beating Stereotypes18:15: Hollow victories while not out21:20: Why he never told anyone when his birthday was28:20: Why is there so much resis…

By Matt Lichtenstadter

By Matt Lichtenstadter

By Matt Lichtenstadter

Our long awaited fourth episode features one of two openly gay male professional soccer players in the world: Andy Brennan. We go over Andy's life in soccer, his coming out process and what he thinks about being out in the sport and in Australia. Enjoy the show!Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for P…

Our third episode features Eric Bach, a student broadcaster at Michigan State who talks about his life in a small Michigan town as a high school QB, being gay and coming to grips with his sexuality, and his life now as a broadcaster and referee. Enjoy the show!Make sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, here, and all of your favorite po…

Our second guest on the Outfield Podcast is Rory Molleda, DC United's player care manager, who talks about being openly gay in major league soccer, his relationships with players including Wayne Rooney, and much more. Enjoy the show!Make sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, here, and all of your favorite podcasting platforms!Intro and…

Welcome to the brand new Outfield Podcast, a podcast about the LGBTQ in sports. Our first guest is Dan Trainor, host of the Same Team Podcast, and we talk about his journey, his show and the future for LGBTQ people in sports. Enjoy the show!Make sure to subscribe to the show on all your favorite podcasting platforms!Intro and outro music is "Thinki…

Join the Triple D boys for a jaunt through the playoffs and a public airing of grievances on line.By Nick Stellini, Travis Sarandos, Zack Moser

Triple D LIVE with Jen Mac Ramos by Nick Stellini, Travis Sarandos, Zack MoserBy Nick Stellini, Travis Sarandos, Zack Moser

Jen Mac Ramos of pretty much everywhere joins us to discuss the ongoing lawsuit against MLB regarding unfair labor practices in the minor leagues. We also chat about sunflower seed best practices, independent baseball and our revised World Series picks.By Nick Stellini, Travis Sarandos, Zack Moser