Billy Bean came to fame as a professional baseball player for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres. He is the only openly gay Major League Baseball player (current or former) alive today. In July 2014, he was named Major League Baseball’s first ever Ambassador for Inclusion. In January 2016 he became Major League Baseball's Vice President, Social Responsibility & Inclusion, and currently serves as Special Assistant to the Commissioner.
Billy and the Friends discuss his journey up the ranks as a closeted player and the challenges facing LGBTQIA+ athletes today. Then Billy tells us his all-time favorite athlete and discusses the best MLB line ups from his time working in and around the major leagues.
Billy Bean’s story is riveting, at times gut wrenching and truly inspiring. He is a gentleman, a leader and a scholar and we are HONORED to have him on the podcast! Thank you, Billy!
Also, Stanley Tucci has us considering gay actors playing straight, straight actors playing gay and how casting considerations should be made for race and culture. It’s an important discussion that we think we will have again and again and again and…
Today’s Yummy Yummy is: Watermelon flavored Saltwater Taffy! (7.85/10 iced coffees!) PSL, you've done it again!
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