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The Jack Murley Sports Show
AJ Ogilvy: Coming Out in Australia’s NBL, Visibility in Sport, Heated Rivalry and More
AJ Ogilvy is a former captain of the Illawarra Hawks, a player with the Sydney Kings and a trailblazer in global sport. And last month, he made headlines around the world when he sat down alongside fellow basketball pioneer Isaac Humphries and spoke publicly about his sexuality for the very first time — becoming just the second out gay player in the history of the National Basketball League. Since then, life has been a whirlwind — but AJ joins us on The Jack Murley Sports Show for an honest, thoughtful and hugely important conversation about identity, courage and...
2026-02-25
33 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Gary Shaw: PGA Professional on Coming Out in Golf, Making the Sport Inclusive and Rediscovering His Love for the Game
Gary Shaw is a PGA professional whose life has revolved around the sport from a young age — training alongside Shane Lowry, competing with Rory McIlroy and setting course records across the UK and Ireland. But as Gary came to terms with his sexuality, his relationship with golf began to change. It was only after coming out as gay that he rediscovered his passion for the game — a journey that led him to found LGBT Golf, an organisation dedicated to making the sport more welcoming and inclusive. In this powerful and honest conversation on The Jack Murl...
2026-02-18
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Fist Club: Fostering Inclusivity in Pro Wrestling & Bringing Queer Joy to the Squared Circle
If you’re ready for your next obsession, Fist Club might just be it. Blending professional wrestling, cabaret, performance art and unapologetic queer joy, the trailblazing collective has created one of the most exciting and inclusive spaces in British wrestling today. Praised by WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley and celebrated for spotlighting LGBTQ+ wrestling talent from across the UK, Fist Club is redefining what wrestling can look and feel like — placing representation, safety and creativity at the heart of the squared circle. In this vibrant and insightful conversation, co-founder Ash Wilk joins us to talk...
2026-02-11
27 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Matt Boyles: LGBTQ+ Fitness, Helping The Community Reach Their Goals & Building Inclusive Spaces for Health
What started as a tongue-in-cheek comment on social media about gay men being told to “lock in” with their fitness goals turned into one of the most interesting and unexpected conversations we’ve had on The Jack Murley Sports Show. 💬🏳️🌈 Long-time listener Matt Boyles got in touch to explain why he’s built a brand and a business dedicated to helping men in the queer community feel confident, supported and empowered in fitness spaces — and we knew it was a conversation worth having. In this episode, Matt joins us for an open, honest and thoughtful chat about: His ow...
2026-01-28
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Luke Fisher: Heated Rivalry, LGBTQ+ Visibility in Ice Hockey and Why Representation in Sport Matters
From recording NHL games on VHS tapes as a kid to shaping the future of elite ice hockey across Europe — Luke Fisher’s journey through sport is powered by passion, perseverance and pride. 🏒🌈 Luke has made sport his life, working with NHL Europe and the Elite Ice Hockey League in roles that have taken him around the world. And with Heated Rivalry emerging as one of the most talked-about sports shows of 2026, it was only right to welcome Luke back to The Jack Murley Sports Show to talk about why this moment matters so much. In t...
2026-01-21
30 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Simon Blake: Stonewall CEO on Rainbow Laces, LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Getting Queer Communities Active in Sport
It’s a new year — and a bold new chapter for Stonewall’s groundbreaking Rainbow Laces campaign. After years of focusing on elite-level sport, Rainbow Laces 2026 marks a powerful shift in direction, with Stonewall encouraging LGBTQ+ people at every level to embrace the joy of movement, physical activity and sport — whether that’s on the pitch, in the gym or simply getting active in everyday life. So when Simon Blake, CEO of Stonewall asked to join us on The Jack Murley Sports Show to talk about the future of Rainbow Laces, it was an immediate yes — and...
2026-01-20
30 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The Best of 2025 (Part 2) - LGBTQ+ Sporting Superstars and Grassroots Changemakers
It’s been a landmark year on The Jack Murley Sports Show — our busiest, boldest and most inspiring year yet. Across 2025, we’ve spoken to Olympians, Paralympians, world champions, grassroots heroes and groundbreaking LGBTQ+ trailblazers who are reshaping sport from the inside out. In this special two-part end-of-year celebration, we look back at some of the most unforgettable moments and powerful conversations from the past twelve months, including: Julie Charlton on navigating elite sport as a non-binary athlete, and making their first Commonwealth Games Jackson Harrison on their lived experience in the sportin...
2025-12-17
36 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The Best of 2025 (Part 1) - Icons, Allies & Game-Changers
It’s a celebration of Icons, Allies and Game-Changers as we mark the Best of 2025 (Part 1) on The Jack Murley Sports Show It’s been a landmark year on The Jack Murley Sports Show — our busiest, boldest and most inspiring year yet. Across 2025, we’ve spoken to Olympians, Paralympians, world champions, grassroots heroes and groundbreaking LGBTQ+ trailblazers who are reshaping sport from the inside out. In this special two-part end-of-year celebration, we look back at some of the most unforgettable moments and powerful conversations from the past twelve months. For Part 1, we dip i...
2025-12-17
40 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Simon Grieve: Life at the Top of Show Jumping, Breaking Barriers, and Being Out in the Sport
With a career that’s taken him from representing Great Britain at the World Championships to competing at the legendary Burghley Horse Trials, Simon Grieve is one of British eventing’s brightest stars 🌟 Beyond the arena, Simon has also built a loyal online following through his honesty, humour, and openness — becoming a role model for LGBTQ+ visibility in equestrian sport 🌈 In this uplifting episode, Simon joins The Jack Murley Sports Show to talk about: How he first fell in love with eventing and built his career 🐎 His most memorable competition moments What it means to be proudly L...
2025-11-19
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Live from St George’s Park: The GFSN Cup, a Celebration of Inclusive Football and Opening The Beautiful Game to Everyone
It’s the home of English football — and for the first time ever, St George’s Park threw open its doors to host an unforgettable day of inclusive football and LGBTQ+ pride. 🌈🏆 In a landmark moment for the beautiful game, the GFSN Cup Quarter-Finals came to the FA’s world-class national football centre — bringing together teams, fans and allies for a day filled with passion, pride, protest and play. From Proud Baggies to Mersey Marauders, Nottingham Lions to Leftfooters FC, this was about more than football — it was about belonging. With unparalleled behind-the-scenes access, The Jack Mur...
2025-11-12
39 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
David Mooney: Podcasting Perfection, Following Manchester City and Being Out in Football
When it comes to Manchester City, there’s one name fans trust as much as anyone in the industry — and that’s David Mooney. Reporter, broadcaster and host of the hit podcasts Blue Moon and Let Me Talk, David has spent years telling the stories behind one of the world’s biggest football clubs. But beyond the press box, he’s also a passionate player, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and an advocate for inclusion in sport. This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, David joins us for a brilliant conversation about football, a...
2025-11-05
45 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Chris Ledger: Sheffield Wednesday Fan & Rainbow Owls Founder on Pride, Football & Building an Inclusive Game
⚽🌈 From FIFA ’98 to founding Rainbow Owls, Chris Ledger’s love of football has always been about belonging, pride, and community. This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we’re joined by the lifelong Sheffield Wednesday supporter who turned his passion for the beautiful game into a powerful force for inclusion. After struggling for years to embrace his sexuality and find his place in football, Chris decided to take action — creating Rainbow Owls, the official Sheffield Wednesday LGBTQ+ and allies supporters’ group that’s helping make football a sport for everyone. In this episode, Chris op...
2025-10-29
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Jackson Harrison: Elite US Gymnast on Pride, Expression & Embracing Their Gender Identity
🤸🏽♂️🌈 For Jackson Harrison, gymnastics isn’t just a sport — it’s freedom, expression, and authenticity in motion. This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, the elite-level US gymnast joins us for an honest, empowering, and deeply inspiring conversation about identity, self-expression, and finding joy through sport. You may have seen Jackson wowing audiences at the US Gymnastics Championships, but their story goes far beyond the sporting arena. From discovering who they are to using their platform to inspire others, Jackson’s journey is one of pride, visibility, and courage. In this episode, Jackson opens up about...
2025-10-22
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Devin Ibañez: Major League Rugby’s First Openly Gay Player on Pride, Authenticity & Representation in Sport
🏉🌈 From bone-crunching tackles to breaking down barriers, Devin Ibañez has made history — and he’s still leading the charge for inclusion in sport. This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we’re joined by the trailblazing rugby star who became the first openly gay man to play in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States. A Division One national champion and Maccabiah Games gold medallist, Devin’s story is one of courage, authenticity, and using sport as a platform for change. In this episode, Devin opens up about: ✨ Making history in...
2025-10-15
33 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Mikey Connor: Football Referee & I Kissed A Boy Star on Authenticity, Advocacy & LGBTQ+ Visibility in Sport
From the pitch to prime-time TV, Mikey Connor is breaking barriers in football and beyond. ⚽🌈📺 This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we’re joined by the referee, inclusivity advocate, and star of the BBC’s groundbreaking reality series I Kissed A Boy. Mikey’s story is one of visibility, passion, and determination: ✨ Officiating matches across the north of the UK while climbing the refereeing pyramid ✨ Opening up about being a gay man who loves football on national TV ✨ Inspiring thousands to live authentically and embrace who they are – including the challenges that co...
2025-10-08
36 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Julie Charlton: Australian Para-Athlete on making the Commonwealth Games, Being Non-Binary, Understanding Their Identity and More
From fearing sport to becoming one of Australia’s most decorated para-athletes, Julie Charlton’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary🌈🏅 This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, the Sydney-born star joins us to share their remarkable story — from discovering para-athletics at school to representing Australia on the world stage and becoming a proud advocate for both the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Julie’s highlights include: ✨ Winning medals across multiple international competitions, including a full set at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Fiji ✨ Competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham — a lifelong dream com...
2025-10-01
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Sam Phillips: All-American Gymnast on Authenticity in Sport, LGBTQ+ Visibility & Breaking Barriers in Sport
From the gym floor to global conversations about equality, Sam Phillips is a gymnast, activist, and leader who’s breaking barriers in sport. 🤸🏾♂️🌈🇺🇸 This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, the All-American gymnast joins us for an honest and inspiring conversation about life on and off the mat — from personal milestones to the importance of representation. Sam’s story is remarkable: ✨ Competing at the highest level of US gymnastics as an All-American athlete ✨ Living proudly as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in sport ✨ Using his platform to empower others and champion inclusion ✨ Keep...
2025-09-24
36 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Jason Brown: Olympic Medallist, Team USA Figure Skater & LGBTQ+ Trailblazer on Life On and Off the Ice
From Olympic podiums to powerful personal truths — Jason Brown has become one of the most inspiring figures in the world of figure skating. ⛸️🌈 This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, the Olympic bronze medallist, national champion, and social media sensation joins us for a candid, joyful, and uplifting conversation about life on and off the ice. Jason’s story is remarkable: ✨ Skating before the age of four ✨ Winning national medals as a teenager ✨ Representing Team USA at two different Olympic Games ✨ Taking bronze in Sochi 2014 and hitting a personal best in Beijing 202...
2025-09-17
38 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Summer Recap 2025: Thomas Beattie, Katie-George Dunleavy, Davis Atkin and Other LGBTQ+ Sports Stars on Pride, Performance and Authenticity
From Paralympic podiums to NFL sidelines, this summer on The Jack Murley Sports Show has been filled with inspiring LGBTQ+ sporting stories worth celebrating. In this special episode, we pause, reflect, and shine a spotlight on some of the incredible guests who’ve joined us over the past few weeks — voices breaking barriers and championing authenticity in sport. In this bumper podcast, you’ll hear from: ✨ Kev Maxen – the trailblazing NFL coach who came out as gay in America’s Game ✨ Katie-George Dunleavy – the Irish Paralympic legend on making her mark on the global stage
2025-09-10
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Live at Football Pride 2025: Josh Cavallo and other LGBTQ+ Trailblazers on Inclusion in the Beautiful Game
From historic stages to history-making voices — this is the biggest episode we’ve ever done of The Jack Murley Sports Show. 🌈⚽✨ Recorded live at the iconic Y Theatre in Leicester as part of Football Pride 2025 — the UK’s biggest celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion in football — this special episode brings together a panel of trailblazers shaping the game today: Josh Cavallo — the Australian superstar who made history by coming out in 2021 🇦🇺⚽ Hugo Scheckter — elite player care expert with experience at Southampton, West Ham and Brentford 🏟️ El Finneran — AFC Sudbury footballer and UEFA coach championing change from the grassroots up 🙌 Dr Beth Burgess — re...
2025-09-03
55 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Seamus Derbyshire: British 400M Hurdles Star on his Epic 2025 and Embracing Authenticity as a Queer Athlete
From smashing personal bests to stepping onto the global stage — Seamus Derbyshire is one of the brightest rising stars in British athletics. In 2025 alone, the 25-year-old has: Clocked 48.47s in the 400m hurdles — the sixth-fastest time ever by a UK runner Won bronze at the British Championships Represented Team GB in the 4x400m relay at the European Indoors Hitting the qualification time for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 🌍🏅 But there’s more to Seamus than medals and times. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, he joins us on The Jack Murley Sports Show...
2025-08-27
33 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
London Titans: LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Football for Everyone & Breaking Barriers in Sport
From grassroots pitches to international tournaments — the London Titans have become one of the UK’s most inspiring and inclusive football clubs, breaking down barriers and proving the beautiful game is for everyone. ⚽🌈 Winners of Sports Team of the Year at the Gaydio Pride Awards, the Titans recently took a whole load of players to France to compete at EuroGames Lyon, continuing their mission to get LGBTQ+ people into sport and celebrate diversity on and off the pitch. In this episode, Aaron Spencer and Ollie James-Parr join The Jack Murley Sports Show to share: Their per...
2025-08-20
28 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Paul Poirier: Olympic Ice Dancer on Pride, Representation & Championing LGBTQ+ Voices in Sport
From Olympic ice to inspiring change — Paul Poirier returns to The Jack Murley Sports Show for an honest, joyful, and deeply inspiring conversation about life on and off the rink. ❄️🏅 A multiple-time Olympian and two-time world silver medallist medallist, Paul is one of Canada’s most celebrated ice dancers — but his impact extends far beyond the sport. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, he’s become a global role model, using his platform to champion representation, inclusion, and queer voices in sport. 🌈 In this episode, Paul opens up about: His journey from local rinks to the...
2025-08-13
30 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Katie-George Dunlevy: Paralympic Glory from Rio to Paris, Finding Pride, and Living Authentically
It’s hard to find the words to sum up just how successful an athlete Katie-George Dunlevy is. The numbers, in many ways, tell one part of the cyclist’s journey – four Paralympic gold medals for Ireland across three separate Games (having gone to four in total!) with a clutch more Paralympic silver medals, multiple world championships and so much more besides to go with it. It’s no exaggeration to say that Katie-George is one of Ireland’s greatest-ever athletes – and it’s not just on the bike that she’s determined to represent either. J...
2025-07-30
30 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Kirsty Gilmour: three Olympics (and counting!), bringing Pride to badminton, empowering others in the game and more
To call Kirsty Gilmour a legend of badminton would be an understatement of gross proportions! A three-time Olympian for Team GB, a medallist at multiple Commonwealth Games and European tournaments, the proud Scot is now adding another string to her bow – or should that be racquet?! – as one of the founding members of the Women’s Badminton Collective. The group is bringing together female players from across the world to increase visibility for women in the sport – and increasing visibility is something Kirsty is all about, especially as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. ...
2025-07-23
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Davis Atkin: Australia’s first out gay male hockey international on showing up for the queer community, representing on the world stage, and redefining masculinity
Davis Atkin is a history-maker – and someone who defies definition in the traditional sense of what it means to be an elite-level man in international sport. The first out man to every represent Australia on the global stage in hockey, Davis is also a beauty blogger and make-up expert – and, since sharing his story a couple of years back, has become an inspiration for queer people across the world. He’s just been playing for the Kookaburras in the FIH Pro League in Belgium – but before he came to Europe, we arranged time to get Davis on...
2025-07-16
26 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Kevin Maxen: Coming Out in the NFL, Coaching, Courage and Changing the Game
Kevin Maxen has always wanted to be ‘just Kev’, and to march unapologetically to the beat of his own drum. A lover of baseball who rose to the elite level of American football as a strength and conditioning coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars; and a lover of literature who helped some of the top athletes in the USA to excel in the NFL, Kevin has defied stereotypes throughout his life – and nowhere was that more true than in this month two years ago, when the then-Jags NFL coach opened up about the fact he happens to be gay.
2025-07-09
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Wes Rennison: Serving Pride and Building Inclusive Tennis with the Dundee Deuces
With the French Open in the rear-view mirror and Wimbledon underway in London, it’s no wonder that tennis is high up the sporting agenda right now. But for Wesley Rennison – the founder of the Dundee Deuces inclusive tennis and pickleball team – it’s the Serve It Summer Cup that took centre-stage at the weekend, as four of Scotland’s top inclusive tennis clubs came together for a day of serves, allyship and friendship. With EuroGames Lyon on the horizon, it’s a busy time for the club – and the perfect chance to get Wesley onto the podca...
2025-07-02
28 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Michael Gunning: breaking barriers, smashing swimming stereotypes and bringing authenticity to the pool
Michael Gunning has done so much in his life after retirement that it’s almost easy to forget what an incredible athlete he was during his competitive swimming career. A Team GB athlete who switched to represent Jamaica, Michael went on to become one of the country’s greatest-ever swimmers – and made history as the Caribbean’s first out gay male athlete. Since then, Michael has made it his mission to help other people in sport feel comfortable as their authentic self, inspiring the likes of Daniel Jervis to open up about their sexuality and working...
2025-06-25
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Jordan Burrow: 'I Kissed A Boy', queer representation in football, Jake Daniels, life as a PT and more
When Jordan Burrow donned the kit of former Blackpool striker Jake Daniels on this year’s series of I Kissed A Boy, he was looking to prove a point. As a kid growing up in rural Cumbria surrounded by football fans, he knew that seeing queer representation in the game would have made his life easier – and by going on the hit BBC reality show, he’s blazing a trail himself. So what role did sport play in Jordan’s life growing up, and as a PT now, what does it mean to him now – and how di...
2025-06-18
28 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Caz Simone: the Huddersfield Town player on coming out as non-binary, living authentically and the power of visibility
For Caz Simone, football has always been part of their life. The Huddersfield Town Women player uses their platform not only to talk about the beautiful game but their journey as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community – including as a proud gender non-conforming person and advocate. It’s not bad for someone who was afraid of even joining a team at all when they were twelve years old – and in the years since then, Caz has gone on to do loads in the game, winning the LGBTQIA+ Award from the Football Black List and testing themse...
2025-06-11
30 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Ryan Dunk: representing Team USA, counting Lady Gaga as a fan, and bringing skating to half-a-million on social media
If you love figure-skating, you’ll almost certainly follow Ryan Dunk on social media. The US collegiate and junior champion has amassed more than half-a-million followers on social media – where his jaw-dropping routines to the likes of ABBA, George Michael and Queen regularly go viral. To say Ryan has a passion for figure-skating would be a massive understatement – and as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, he’s a vocal advocate for using his voice to help others who may be struggling with their own sexuality. But his own journey with his sexualit...
2025-06-04
28 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Micheál Costello: representing Ireland internationally, mastering triathlon events, talking about eating disorders, coming out and more
As a two-time ironman competitor, Micheál Costello knows what it’s like to maintain an elite level of fitness – and this year, he hit a personal milestone when he was picked to represent Ireland on the international stage for the first time in Spain. And while that event didn’t go the way that Micheál wanted, he is determined to represent his country again – and to do so as an authentic member of the LGBTQ+ community. Micheál has been a long-time listener to the podcast as well – so when he dropped us a message say...
2025-05-28
33 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Javier Raya: competing at Sochi Olympics, starting Compete Proud, elevating LGBTQ+ voices in sport and more
Javier Raya was just a child when he began skating at a rink near a train station in Madrid. From there, the Spanish figure-skater turned himself into an elite level skater, winning the country’s National Championships in 2011 and medalling on countless other occasions – and becoming an Olympian when he represented his country at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He’s not just an elite level athlete in his own right either, but started Compete Proud to give LGBTQ+ athletes at all levels the representation and support that they needed. The organisation has gone f...
2025-05-21
28 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Elevating Trans Voices: A Sports Show Special
We don’t know about you, but we don’t think there’s ever been a more important time to elevate the voices of the trans community in sport. At a time when it feels as if trans athletes across the globe are being talked ABOUT, we decided it was appropriate to use our platform to show what happens when you talk TO trans men and women in sport instead – about their goals; about what sport brings to their lives; and the ups, downs and in-betweens that they’ve experienced, on and off the pitch. So, that's...
2025-05-14
26 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Nicholas Daines: making it as one of Hollywood's top stuntmen, being gay in Tinseltown, gymnastics and more
As a gay stuntman breaking barriers in Hollywood, Nicholas Daines has turned his gymnastics background into an asset that has made him one of the most sought-after individuals for some of the big screen’s biggest blockbuster stunts. He’s been in films like The Batman, Wicked and Indiana Jones – as Nicholas (a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community) turned his life as an elite-level gymnast and diver into a career in movies that few people can ever have dreamed off. It's been too long since we've last had Nicholas on the show - so it's g...
2025-05-07
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Steve Dean: making it in British wrestling, accepting his bisexuality, representation and more
For more than a decade, Steve Dean has been part of the professional wrestling scene in the UK. As both a competitor and an official, few people know their way round the ring more – so when Steve dropped us a message to say he was up for sharing the story of his life as a wrestler alongside his journey with his own sexuality, we were always going to say ‘yes’ to getting him on for a chat. So, if you love wrestling, you’re going to love this chat – as we talk about the ins and outs o...
2025-04-30
40 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Richard Morris: success on the race-track, Racing Pride, creating representation in motorsport and more
To say Richard Morris is a trailblazer is no exaggeration – and we’re not the only ones who think that either. The motor-racing driver and co-founder and CEO of Racing Pride was named as exactly that by Attitude magazine this year – as he helps smash down stereotypes that exist in the world of motorsport, brick by brick and race by race. It couldn’t be a more exciting time either – as at the start of May, Racing Pride are putting on their first-ever Miami Drag Race event ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, featuring none other than...
2025-04-23
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Jahmal Howlett-Mundle Returns: winning the LGBTQIA+ Award on the Football Black List and more
We said last time that Jahmal Howlett-Mundle was on the podcast that the Sevenoaks Town captain was going to do big things in the game when it comes to inclusivity – but we didn’t expect him to be doing them quite so quickly. The semi-pro footballer received some brilliant news to start April, when he was named as the winner of the LGBTQIA+ Award on this year’s Football Black List – which was thoroughly and richly deserved, and led to appearances on the BBC Sport website and Sky Sports News, to name just a couple. We’re de...
2025-04-16
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
TRUK United - We'll Go Down In History: bringing trans joy to the big screen, telling trans sports stories and more
We’re no strangers to TRUK United on this podcast – but thanks to a pioneering new documentary, the story of the world’s first trans-inclusive football club is making it to the big screen. Cameron Richards and Charlie Tidmas spent two years with their team, documenting the fortunes of the club for the documentary We’ll Go Down In History – which is a superb watch about the journey of the team. One of the main subjects is Emily Waldron – a loud and proud Liverpool fan who has flourished at TRUK, even though she didn’t think football...
2025-04-09
30 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Heath Thorpe: representing Australia on the international stage, the rigour of gymnastics, social media stardom and more
Heath Thorpe has spent years representing Australia on the world stage in the world of gymnastics, where he's already accumulated more medals than you can shake a stick at! When he’s not competing at the very highest level, Heath is representing for the LGBTQ+ community in sport – and building his own brand as an athlete, an advocate, a model, a social media star and so much more. We’ve been wanting to catch up with Heath for a little while – and since his schedule brought him to Belgium this spring, it was the perfect time to g...
2025-04-02
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Johnathan Zemlik: inclusive rugby at the grassroots level, pushing for inclusion and breaking world records
Whether it’s representing the LGBTQ+ community as an officer with Keighley Cougars or playing himself in any free hour he’s got, Johnathan Zemlik is someone who lives and breathes rugby. He’s run out for Leeds Hunters, Ossett RUFC, York Barbarians and a whole host of other clubs – and this summer, he’ll even be a key part of the world’s longest-ever rugby union match for the charities Looseheadz and Wooden Spoon, which both do amazing work in the game. So, when he said he wanted to come onto the podcast to shout about...
2025-03-26
35 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
London Otters: bringing inclusion to the rowing world, creating a sporting space for everyone and more
Founded more than a decade ago, the London Otters have gone from strength-to-strength in the decade since it was set up, hosting everything from regattas to taster sessions to drag events – it really is going on there! So, what better time to shine a spotlight on the Otters than now, with co-founder Grant ‘Ralphie’ Ralph and committee member Swarnima Sircar, who are our guests on the podcast today. We talk about their own experiences of rowing, including why Ralphie helped to found the club in the first place; their own journeys in sport; getting others into r...
2025-03-19
26 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Emma Wiggs: becoming a triple Paralympic gold medallist, being one of canoeing's GOATs, accepting her identity and more
In the sport of canoe, there simply hasn’t ever been a woman like Emma Wiggs. A triple Paralympic gold medallist along with two silver Paralympic medals, plus an incredible twelve World Titles, more European Championships than you can shake a stick at – and a sporting CV that can go toe-to-toe with absolutely anyone in the world. She’s also been nominated for the Sports Personality of the Year Award at this year’s Diva Awards – and continues to inspire and motivate others with her talks about her journey. And when you hear this conve...
2025-03-12
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Zack Leader: bringing LGBTQ+ inclusion to the beautiful game, elevating Lincoln United, understanding himself and more
To say Zack Leader is committed to diversity and inclusion in the beautiful game would be a gross understatement. A nominee for the British LGBT Awards in 2019, he’s been a finalist on multiple occasions at the Football v Homophobia Awards – and he’s celebrating nominations again this year as a result of his work. In fact, it’s fair to say that if you are involved in football in Lincolnshire – either with Lincolnshire FA, Lincoln United or the area’s inclusive football team - you’re going to know all about Zack’s work in opening the sp...
2025-03-05
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Ruaridh Donaldson: allyship in football, life at the semi-pro level, being inspired by Jake Daniels and Jakub Jankto, and more
Few footballers are more active allies to the LGBTQ+ community in the men’s game than Ruaridh Donaldson. The Chelmsford City midfielder doesn’t shy away from his allyship – in fact, it’s front and centre on his Instagram page, and something he is proud to be. And while it seems an odd question, asking the Scot why he’s so open with his support for the community when relatively few other men in the world of football aren’t is a question that’s absolutely key – and at the centre of this cracking conversation on the podcast t...
2025-02-26
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Jon Holmes: on game-changing journalism, spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories, Football Pride and more
If you’re interested in the sort of stories that we tell on this podcast, then you almost certainly already follow Jon Holmes. And if you don’t, you need to – as it’s no exaggeration to say that he’s one of the most influential LGBTQ+ sports journalists working in the world today. From his work with Sky Sports to his current role at Outsports, alongside his work with the Sports Media LGBT+ group, there really is no aspect of LGBTQ+ sporting life in the UK and further afield that Jon hasn’t covered. So, it...
2025-02-19
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Daniel Jervis: the two-time Olympian on retirement, inspiring others by coming out, authenticity and more
We’re proud to call Daniel Jervis a friend on this podcast. The double-Olympian and multiple-time Commonwealth medallist came into the life of this show back in 2022 when the swimmer chose to open up about his sexual orientation for the first time on our podcast. In the time since then, there’ve been some downs and a load of ups for Dan – including the mammoth achievement of a second Olympics for the Welshman in Paris – and so it only seems right that Dan joins us to talk about his announcement today that he’s retired as a profe...
2025-02-12
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Jason Joshua: on overcoming anxiety, being gay in British wrestling, finding your persona and more
If you didn’t know Jason Joshua before this weekend, there’s a chance you do now after he went viral for – well, there’s no other way to say it, for being bodyslammed onto a sex aid. But even before that, ‘Big Daddy Unicorn’ was capturing the eyes of the British and international wrestling community with his unique mix of power and personality, along with a personal journey that is every bit as compelling as his in-ring persona. Anxiety and mental health issues have played a huge part in this larger-than-life grappler’s life, as has his own...
2025-02-05
33 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Cindy Ngamba: making history at the Paris Olympics, trailblazing for refugee athletes, coming out and more
It’s always special to have an Olympian on the podcast. When that Olympian is also a medallist, that makes things even better – and when they made history in the process… well, it doesn’t get any better than that. But that’s exactly what Cindy Ngamba did at the Paris Olympics, when she became the first person from the Refugee Olympic team to ever win an Olympic medal, as she picked up bronze in the boxing in the middleweight division. Cindy is also a multiple time British Amateur Champion, and has competed for the Eu...
2025-01-29
25 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
James Adcock: refereeing in the Football League, coming out, retirement and bringing inclusion to the beautiful game
It was back in 2021 that professional football referee James Adcock shared his story with us on the show, and opened up to the world for the first time about the fact that he just so happens to be gay. It was something that made headlines right around the world, with James becoming one of the highest-profile male officials to open up about their sexuality A lot has changed for James in the time between then and now – he’s left officiating behind, got even more into his fitness, and there’s the small matter of an eng...
2025-01-22
27 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Josh Eyre: opening up for the first time about being a gay football referee, inclusion in the game, officiating and more
We’re biased about today’s guest – and not just because he is also a proud Cornishman! Josh Eyre is one of the top officials in the Cornish game, and has been recognised as such by his county organisation. He’s also working his way up the footballing pyramid, a rising star in refereeing who is already officiating in matches at a National League North and South Level – and with getting into the Football League pyramid itself just one step away, that’s something that is firmly in his sights. Josh reached out to us at the...
2025-01-15
34 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Huw Ware: blazing a trail in darts, being an out man in the sport, Luke Littler's rise and more
If you were watching last week’s historic PDC World Championship Final between Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen, you may have noticed a familiar face on-stage. Huw Ware took charge of his first televised match when he was just 17, making him the youngest official to ever do so. Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength, with multiple appearances at some of the sport’s top events – and just a few days ago, Huw made history as the first out gay man to referee the sport’s showpiece final as he took charge o...
2025-01-08
33 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with the Transmanian Devils
2024 was a big year for the Transmanian Devils, and 2025 could well be even bigger. With their first eighty minute match under their belt last year, the coming months promise more fixtures and a second-anniversary to savour for a club that offers a space for folks from the trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming community to play rugby, make friends and generally have a really good time. So, what better way to kick off a new year on the podcast than with Maz from the Devils, who is here to tell us all about the club and...
2025-01-01
28 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with the 2024 Best Bits (Part 2)
It’s time for our second ‘Best Of’ Episode – as we sit down and remind ourselves of some of the awesome guests who’ve joined us in 2024. There are too many to go through all of them – but today, we’re going to remind ourselves of some of the most memorable ones. We’re running the gamut from Olympians to international rugby stars to professional wrestlers, via a team that was crowned world champions earlier this year. We’re talking visibility, diversity and what it takes to get to the top of your sport – with the k...
2024-12-25
36 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with the 2024 Best Bits (Part 1)
Today is the first of two special episodes of the podcast, as we round out 2024 with a double helping of some of the most memorable guests who have joined us over the past twelve months. On this episode, we're talking to England football legends, double Olympians, history-makers in the beautiful game, and a return visit from an ice hockey star who is one of our absolute favourites. It's a wander down memory lane with some extraordinary athletes, talking about everything from the Paris Olympics to representing your country on the international stage; being an LGBTQ+ r...
2024-12-18
36 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Luke Caddel
We’ve done something a bit different on the podcast today by throwing open the doors and making it an open forum to you, wherever you’re listening in the world! Any group or individual, anywhere across the planet – so long as they were LGBTQ+ or an ally in sport, they’d be the guests today! We were overwhelmed with the response – and trust us, we’ll be getting round to everyone who got in touch as we roll into 2025. But fastest finger first was Luke Caddel - a member of the brilliant Queer Surf C...
2024-12-11
30 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Stonewall FC
In terms of sporting triumphs, it doesn’t get much better than becoming world champions – and that’s exactly what Stonewall FC did in Argentina last month as they became the ten-time IGLFA World Champions with a victory over West Hollywood. They didn’t do it the easy way either, losing two centre-backs to injury and coming from behind to secure El Decimo – but champions find a way to win, and that’s exactly what Stonewall FC managed to do. Manager Eric Najib, and players Fernando Martins and Shane McCullough, played a key role in Stonewall's...
2024-12-04
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Verity Smith
Verity Smith has loved rugby for a long, long time. Whether it was union with Rotherham Phoenix or league with Dewsbury Moor, he is obsessed with the game – including playing at the moment with the Leeds Rhinos wheelchair side. Verity is also a massive advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport, particularly given his own journey as a trans man – and it’s great to have Verity back on the show today for the first time in a very, very long time. We chat about all sorts of things – from that love of sport to his a...
2024-11-26
27 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Stargazy FC
Today is a special episode that is really special to me, as we’re talking about grassroots football at the time that Stonewall is running its Rainbow Laces campaign – and doing so with the help of my club Stargazy FC. Yes, today, we’re spotlighting some of the characters and people who are not only making grassroots football inclusive and accessible in one of the most rural parts of the UK – but they also happen to be my team-mates as well. These are the folks who I train with, step out onto the pitch with, share ch...
2024-11-20
26 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
Adam Bolt Returns
Adam Bolt has made 2024 his year. The Doncaster native currently has five belts around his chiselled waist – including the UK’s two Pride wrestling belts – and continues to go from strength-to-strength. As one of the standouts on this year’s Big Gay Brunch, he’s got big plans for 2025 – and we’ll be honest, Adam’s become a good friend over the past few years. So, he’s back on the podcast today – talking about what spurred him to make 2024 the best year of his wrestling career so far; whether there were every any alternatives to...
2024-11-12
35 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Campbell Johnstone
It’s been nearly two years since Campbell Johnstone shared the story of his sexuality with the world and – in the process – made a little bit of history. As a New Zealand rugby star who’d been capped by the national team, Campbell’s decision to speak publicly about the fact he’s gay made him the first out All Black – and when we spoke with him at the time of his decision, life was a bit of a whirlwind for him. So it’s great to get Campbell back on for a catch-up – and a look at how life...
2024-11-06
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Connor Minney
As the man behind GAYNS and a serial fitness entrepreneur, it’s fair to say that Connor Minney is a person who lives and breathes the industry. But Connor’s own journey in fitness – one that had its origins in the unique world of the performing arts – has been quite a ride itself, which is why we’re so delighted to get him on the podcast for a chat today. And honestly, this is a conversation that’s full of a bit of everything – the reality of life in the fitness industry, the joys and challenges of...
2024-10-30
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Joseph Parsons
There’s no doubt that Joseph Parsons is a sports super-fan. He’s someone we love speaking to on this podcast – about Bristol City, about his previous special about being an LGBTQ+ sports fan, his thoughts on the Euros… he’s just a great guy who is making waves on the UK comedy scene. So when he dropped us a message asking if he could talk about his first-ever tour, we were only ever going to say ‘yes’ – and that makes this a strange, hybrid sort of episode that links both sport, fitness and comedy in a fantastic c...
2024-10-23
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Prince Pelé
From WWE Clash at the Castle to AEW All In, it’s been a massive year from the British professional wrestling scene – and particularly for inclusive wrestling in the UK. Prince Pelé has been at the centre of it, with appearances at TGW’s Pride Show in the summer, and EFFY’s Big Gay Weekend just a month ago in Liverpool. We never need an excuse to talk about wrestling on this podcast, and it’s awesome to have him with us on the show today. There’s so much in this podcast that we think...
2024-10-16
35 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Mikey Connor
Mikey Connor first came to the public’s attention as one of the contestants on BBC Three’s landmark reality TV show I Kissed A Boy. But before Mikey was on television, he was out on the pitches, week in and week out, officiating in games across the Merseyside area. And even though Mikey is now firmly established as a social media presence, his first love is, in many ways, still the beautiful game. So, there’s every chance you’ll see him refereeing or speaking to LGBTQ+ fan groups about the importance of inclu...
2024-10-09
34 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Carly Telford
Carly Telford is someone who has lived and breathed football for their whole life. The legendary Lioness spent twenty years in the beautiful game, playing right around the world on some of the biggest stages that the sport has to offer. So when new research came out showing that far too many female footballers believe that a lack of funding, sponsors and equipment are holding the game back, it was only natural that Telford was going to throw her weight behind the campaign to do something about it. After all, the game is...
2024-10-02
23 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Sophie McKinna
Sophie McKinna is one of those people who we love on this podcast. In fact, it was with us that the shot-putter and British Olympian first spoke publicly about her sexuality back in 2023 – and a lot has happened since then. There’s been a major elbow injury, surgery, a road to recovery and – as you’ll hear – an engagement and wedding to plan as well. But what pushes Sophie on is her desire to continue competing, and her recognition that something within her is driving her to accomplish goals that she’s not yet reached...
2024-09-24
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Bruce Mouat
You know how you know that Scottish curler Bruce Mouat is one of the nicest men in sport? Because the Olympic silver medallist, world champion and multiple-time European gold medallist had literally just got back from competing in Canada when he shook off the jet-lag and joined us on the podcast for a catch-up that has been long overdue. To be honest, a lot has happened in the years since Bruce was last on the show – including completing a full set of world championship medals after leading Scotland to their first men’s curling world titl...
2024-09-17
33 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One from Virgin Radio Pride
It was an email from listener Adam that got us thinking about the theme for today's episode. Because over the summer, we collaborated with Virgin Radio Pride to put out five special documentaries, looking at everything from Euro 2024 to the Olympics to professional wrestling. But our international listeners (and some in the UK) didn't get a chance to listen to those shows - so today, we're bringing you some of the best bits from those shows. You'll hear from Olympians, footballers, pro wrestlers and more - as we bring you some of the b...
2024-09-11
41 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Jack Woolley
It’s certainly been a rollercoaster few months for Ireland’s Jack Woolley. At points, it was uncertain whether Jack would be able to qualify for this year’s Olympics in Paris – but qualify, he did, for his second successive Games in a row. In fact, Jack’s already a history-making athlete, as the first Irish athlete to ever compete in an Olympic taekwondo event – and this time out, he was cheered on by his partner Dave, unlike in Tokyo, where there were just a handful of people on hand to watch his monumental achievement. Jack’s...
2024-09-04
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Zach Sullivan
Manchester Pride has been and gone, so it only seems appropriate to get someone from that part of the world on the pod today. In fact, Manchester Storm ice hockey star Zach Sullivan is someone we’ve been wanting to catch up with for a while – and now is the perfect time to do it. Zach opened up publicly about the fact he’s bisexual back in 2020, and we actually spoke to him about it on the pod about it at the time. But a lot has changed in the time between now and th...
2024-08-28
36 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Rocky Clark
For England rugby legend Rocky Clark, the past week has been an emotional one. On the positive side, it’s the anniversary of her greatest triumph – with 2024 marking exactly ten years since she lifted the World Cup with England. On the other hand, Rocky also experienced her first piece of homophobic abuse in a long time – and the experience left her shaken and hurt. So, the highest of highs, the lowest of lows – but Rocky is one of our favourite people, and we were desperate to get her back on the show, so now seem...
2024-08-21
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Jahmal Howlett-Mundle
Jahmal Howlett-Mundle was just a kid when he was scouted for Crystal Palace – so it’s fair to say that football was in his blood from a very early age. Jahmal signed a professional contract at Hearts, and then went on to play at a semi-pro level for the likes of Sheppey United, and currently plies his trade at Sevenoaks Town – where he’s also the skipper! Jahmal is also bisexual and came out to his then-teammates in 2021 – and he says he’s more confident than ever when it comes to speaking about his truth. In fac...
2024-08-14
28 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Village Manchester FC
Founded in 1996, Village Manchester FC is one of the UK’s leading inclusive football teams. From a team that started as a response to the pervasive notion that ‘gay players’ couldn’t compete against ‘straight teams’, the club has gone from strength-to-strength – as demonstrated in their most recent triumph in Vienna at the EuroGames. Bertie Moores plays for the club and dropped us a message, asking if he could come on to share the story of the club – and we were delighted to make it happen! Alongside first team manager Pete Ransom, we have a cracking...
2024-08-07
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The Summer Recap One
Sometimes, it's good to take a little bit of time to reflect. And that's exactly what we're doing on the podcast today - as we take a wander down memory lane to remind ourselves of some of the amazing sporting guests who have joined us over the past few months. Rugby, para-dressage, softball, motor-racing - they're all on the agenda today as we remind ourselves of some of the brilliant guests who have joined us since April. So, enjoy a reminder of some of these awesome LGBTQ+ representatives in sport - and we'll r...
2024-07-31
33 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Peter Caruth
It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had Peter Caruth on the podcast. In fact, it was 2022, just a week or so after the Irish hockey legend and Rio Olympian opened up about his sexuality in a post on Instagram – and we’ve wanted to have him back ever since. Today, we’re making it happen – with an episode that is every bit as good as that first one we did almost exactly two years ago. The focus on this one is the Paris Olympics – which seems appropriate, as Peter will be one of...
2024-07-24
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One on the True Grit Pride Show
On Saturday, True Grit Wrestling hosts its first-ever Pride show and, for the first time, will crown a Pride Champion. And today on the show, we’ve got four of the individuals who will compete in that tournament to give us an idea on how professional wrestling has become more inclusive and diverse, while still retaining that unique mix of entertainment and athleticism that makes wrestling special. Adam Bolt, Priscilla Queen of the Ring, Jason Joshua and Che Monet are all on the podcast, and it’s a fascinating conversation. We talk about the...
2024-07-15
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Paul Greaves
Paul Greaves has lived and breathed trampoline for more than two decades. By the age where most of us are still trying to figure out what we want to do with our lives, he’d set up a community club that – within a matter of years – became one of the leading ones in the entire world. Paul counts double Olympic medallist Bryony Page amongst the athletes he’s worked with over the years – and now, Paul lectures in sport and development at the University of Stirling. So, when Paul messaged us and said he’d fancy...
2024-07-10
40 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Kirk Walker
It’s fair to say that Kirk Walker has a life that has been shaped by softball, over and over again. The current head-coach at UCLA, Walker spent nearly two decades at Oregon State before returning to the place where he had previously been on the coaching staff between 1984-94. Kirk has more titles and accolades than you can shake a stick at – with multiple NCAA Championships, over a dozen appearances in the Women’s College World Series, Coach of the Year awards, stints serving on the coaching team for Team USA through the 2004 Olympic Games...
2024-07-03
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Arthur Webber
When Arthur Webber was growing up, football was there for him in a big way. A kid who tried a fair few different sports and an Arsenal fan during the glory days of Arsene Wenger, he loved nothing more than playing for his school’s football team. But when he was forced to choose between being true to who he was and continuing in the beautiful game, Arthur stepped away from football – and it was years before he felt able to return. When he did, he made up for lost time – firstly for LeftFo...
2024-06-26
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Grant Skene
If you follow Grant Skene on social media, as thousands and thousands of people do, you’ll know he's a man who lives and breathes rugby. The Scot plays for inclusive team Aberdeen Taexali and, until recently, was the team’s coach too. Through his platform, he’s helped hundreds of people feel welcome in the game and made them realise that their sexuality shouldn’t stop them running out on the rugby pitch - and has done so, in large part, because he knows exactly how it feels to think that who you love would sto...
2024-06-19
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Eric Radford
In a glittering career, Eric Radford became the very definition of a legend in the sport of figure skating. The Canadian has Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals to his name, along with two World Championships and more than half-a-dozen Canadian titles. The accolades go on and on, including as a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community – as, in 2018 in Pyeongchang, Radford became the first out gay man to win a gold medal at a Winter Games. He’s someone we’ve wanted to have on the podcast for ages, so we’re delighted that we’...
2024-06-12
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Kate Christowitz
Kate Christowitz took up rowing at school because she thought it might be like Wind in the Willows. She soon learned that the reality was different and, if anything, more exciting than anything she’d anticipated – and little did she know the journey that it would take her on. There were events around the world, training in beautiful places and, ultimately, a place in the woman’s heavyweight pairs final at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. But to say the journey that Kate went on to get there was straight forward or ordinary would be a h...
2024-06-05
37 min
Earning The Push
MJF returns to AEW, Becky Lynch leaves WWE, TNA arrives in NXT and a properly bonkers wrestling week!
This wrestling week has been bonkers. Genuinely, undeniably, ridiculously bonkers - and we're here to talk about it all! MJF returns to AEW, Becky Lynch leaves WWE, Jordynne Grace (the TNA Knockouts Champion) rocks up on Tuesday night to challenge the NXT Women's Champion, Gunther and Nia Jax are victorious in Saudi Arabia, Jack Perry gets set on fire... and that's just in one week! So, a look at King and Queen of the Ring, Double or Nothing, a big Clash at the Castle title announcement and so, so much more! ...
2024-05-31
47 min
Earning The Push
MJF returns to AEW, Becky Lynch leaves WWE, TNA arrives in NXT and a properly bonkers wrestling week!
This wrestling week has been bonkers. Genuinely, undeniably, ridiculously bonkers - and we're here to talk about it all! MJF returns to AEW, Becky Lynch leaves WWE, Jordynne Grace (the TNA Knockouts Champion) rocks up on Tuesday night to challenge the NXT Women's Champion, Gunther and Nia Jax are victorious in Saudi Arabia, Jack Perry gets set on fire... and that's just in one week! So, a look at King and Queen of the Ring, Double or Nothing, a big Clash at the Castle title announcement and so, so much more! ...
2024-05-31
47 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Jaiyah Saelua
Jaiyah Saelua was just fourteen years old when she made her international debut for the American Samoa men’s national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign – just three years after she started playing football in the first place. There were further appearances in the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, and in 2011, Saelua moved back from Hawaii to help her country try to qualify for the 2014 Men’s World Cup and the Pacific Games. It was in that campaign that Saelua started her first-ever match, helping American Samoa to an historic 2-1 win over Tonga in a c...
2024-05-29
29 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Dom Le Feuvre-Raeyen
It’s great when we get to introduce you to a brand-new sport on the podcast, and that’s exactly what we’re doing today with Dom Le Feuvre-Raeyen and the sport of tchoukball. It’s something Dom discovered back in 2004 – and it wasn’t long before he began making his mark in it, competing at World and European Championships as well as at multiple Nations Cups. He’s also coached the Britain Under-18s amongst many other accolades in the sport, and he’s now a passionate advocate for growing the tchoukball here in the UK, and gett...
2024-05-22
32 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Francis Highton
To say that Francis Highton has sport in his genes would be an understatement. A national-level swimmer as a teenager, he switched to rowing as a way to help with his conditioning – and promptly fell in love with it. And it wasn’t just adoration for rowing that Francis found, but an aptitude as well – because his career on the water saw him compete for Britain on the international stage on a number of occasions, and become a former two-time Henley finalist. Francis stepped away from rowing at a competitive level due to injury...
2024-05-15
36 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Tegan Vincent-Cooke
With a resume that includes public speaking, content creating, modelling and TV presenting, there are very few things that Tegan Vincent-Cooke isn’t capable of doing. That includes in the world of para-dressage, where Vincent-Cooke represents Britain and recently completed her first CPEDI3* event - which is the equivalent of the Paralympics. That, in itself, is an extraordinary achievement – and what makes it even more remarkable is the fact that Tegan is, to her knowledge, the first black rider to reach this level. Tegan is also bisexual – and she’s an absolutely brilliant guest to...
2024-05-08
31 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Adam Bolt
Few people had a better 2023 in professional wrestling than Adam Bolt. The Doncaster-based grappler headlined shows across the UK, including winning the first-ever WAW Pride Championship when he beat Mitchell Starr in what was later nominated as a QWI Match of the Year. Throw in appearances for promotions like House of Pain, True Grit, Elevation and many others, and you can see why this man is one of the most sought-after talents on the UK scene. But it’s not just wrestling that makes Adam stand out – but also his willingness to talk open...
2024-05-01
36 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Luke Pullen
Luke Pullen has always dreamed of being a racing driver – and still only in his early-20s, he’s made that dream come true. You may well have spotted Luke racing Mazda racecars around the world, as well as through his work as an ambassador for Racing Pride – so it’s an absolute pleasure to get him onto the podcast to have a chat. This is one of those episodes that has everything in it – it’s powerful, it’s fun, it’s moving, it’s something that has something for everyone, as Luke is never anything les...
2024-04-27
37 min
Earning The Push
Ospreay and Danielson deliver an all-timer at AEW Dynasty, Becky Lynch wins the Women's World Championship, Sheamus and body-shaming and more!
We thought it would deliver - and boy, did it ever! Will Ospreay and Danielson met the sky-high expectations that were set for them at AEW Dynasty by delivering an all-timer of a match, on a show that saw a new AEW World Champion crowned and the return of Jack Perry. We get onto all of that - plus Becky Lynch becomes Women's World Champion for the seventh time, Dominik Mysterio looks like he may stray from Rhea Ripley, the internet shamefully shames Sheamus, Charlie fantasy books a 'Summer of Drew' - and loads, loads...
2024-04-26
41 min
Earning The Push
Ospreay and Danielson deliver an all-timer at AEW Dynasty, Becky Lynch wins the Women's World Championship, Sheamus and body-shaming and more!
We thought it would deliver - and boy, did it ever! Will Ospreay and Danielson met the sky-high expectations that were set for them at AEW Dynasty by delivering an all-timer of a match, on a show that saw a new AEW World Champion crowned and the return of Jack Perry. We get onto all of that - plus Becky Lynch becomes Women's World Champion for the seventh time, Dominik Mysterio looks like he may stray from Rhea Ripley, the internet shamefully shames Sheamus, Charlie fantasy books a 'Summer of Drew' - and loads, loads...
2024-04-26
41 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Ash Harwood
Ash Harwood is someone who has spent plenty of time pounding pavements around the world. As a member of the London Frontrunners inclusive running club, Ash is used to racking up the miles – with marathons and other endurance events under his belt in all sorts of different cities, including most recently in Paris and London. But if you didn’t know Ash from that, you’ve almost certainly seen him on BBC1 – where he was a big part of the hit reboot of the classic show Gladiators. Ash said he wanted to be part of...
2024-04-24
31 min
Earning The Push
We're back, baby! Why WrestleMania XL was an all-timer, Rhea Ripley's injury, AEW prepares to serve up Danielson-Ospreay at Dynasty and loads, loads more!
We're back, baby! And we're returning from a fortnight off with a bang - as we look back at why WrestleMania XL was an all-timer, how WWE is smashing it with its new production techniques, Rhea Ripley's injury nightmare, and AEW preparing to serve up a Sunday of superb wrestling at AEW Dynasty. Plus why the Usos match failed to deliver, the ridiculousness of AEW airing the the CM Punk-Jack Perry footage, Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame speech and loads, loads more. GET INVOLVED WITH THE PODCAST: @jack_murley @charlie_beckett
2024-04-19
44 min
Earning The Push
We're back, baby! Why WrestleMania XL was an all-timer, Rhea Ripley's injury, AEW prepares to serve up Danielson-Ospreay at Dynasty and loads, loads more!
We're back, baby! And we're returning from a fortnight off with a bang - as we look back at why WrestleMania XL was an all-timer, how WWE is smashing it with its new production techniques, Rhea Ripley's injury nightmare, and AEW preparing to serve up a Sunday of superb wrestling at AEW Dynasty. Plus why the Usos match failed to deliver, the ridiculousness of AEW airing the the CM Punk-Jack Perry footage, Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame speech and loads, loads more. GET INVOLVED WITH THE PODCAST: @jack_murley @charlie_beckett
2024-04-19
44 min
The Jack Murley Sports Show
The One with Daniel Hutchings
Daniel Hutchings has been involved in football for as long as he can remember. Starting out, it was as a playing and watching as a kid, and then, it was in the role of a football analyst - which he performed as Barnet, Stevenage FC and, in his current job, at Cavalry FC in the Canadian Football League. The beautiful game means everything to Daniel – and in January 2022, he decided to open up about the fact he happened to be gay in an emotional post on social media. The outpouring of support for Da...
2024-04-12
33 min
Earning The Push
Episode 117: Should Seth Rollins turn heel, who is WWE’s top babyface, why didn’t Cage-Copeland feel bigger and more!
Wrestling continues to deliver the festive feel-good moments in the run up to Christmas - with a classic world title match between Seth Rollins and Jey Uso on Raw, Randy Orton making his choice on Smackdown, and Adam Copeland and Christian Cage renewing a classic rivalry on Dynamite. We get into it all on this week's podcast - including a detailed look at WWE's babyface depth chance, whether it's time for Seth Rollins to shake things up, a love-song for R-Truth and loads, loads more! GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST: @jack_murley ...
2023-12-08
42 min
Earning The Push
Episode 117: Should Seth Rollins turn heel, who is WWE’s top babyface, why didn’t Cage-Copeland feel bigger and more!
Wrestling continues to deliver the festive feel-good moments in the run up to Christmas - with a classic world title match between Seth Rollins and Jey Uso on Raw, Randy Orton making his choice on Smackdown, and Adam Copeland and Christian Cage renewing a classic rivalry on Dynamite. We get into it all on this week's podcast - including a detailed look at WWE's babyface depth chance, whether it's time for Seth Rollins to shake things up, a love-song for R-Truth and loads, loads more! GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST: @jack_murley ...
2023-12-08
42 min