After a very long wait for a new episode, the Outfield Podcast returns with a great guest: Mitch Brown, who became the first player in the history of Australian Rules Football to come out as bi. There’s a lot to talk with him about, including:
3:30: Mitch has had a very busy last seven or so months since coming out publicly. What’s all that been like?
15:15: Mitch’s long journey through football to understanding himself and his place outside of it
37:30: What is it like to be a very public advocate in wanting to change a sport like footy for the better?
47:30: Should there be different punishments for not just players but coaches and front offices when players use slurs on the field? How can the culture change at a more grassroots level?
58:00: Being a bi man in a relationship with a woman
1:02:45: Mitch’s thoughts on Leigh Ryswyk coming out as gay recently
1:06:30: The mandatory Heated Rivalry segment, even if it is short
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Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/thinking-it-over/
