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In this week’s show, we’re joined by filmmaker Reese Leigh to discuss his powerful debut documentary, “The Last Closet”. We unpack the story behind the film, the silence it challenges around LGBTQIA+ inclusion in men’s AFL, and why this conversation matters for the future of our game. The post S3E1: Reese Leigh “The Last Closet” appeared first on GayFL .

In this week’s show, we’re joined by special guest, friend of the show, and fellow Joyster, Steven. We recap JOY Radiothon 2026, and Steven tells us what he’s been up to. Join us as we dive into a mid-season recap of all things AFL. We chat about the news, the drama, the marquee games, and the upsets. We also reflect on GayFL so far and the wonderful support we’ve received from JOY and the wider c...

In this week’s show, we’re joined by a very special guest co-host, Leigh Ryswyk, for JOY Radiothon 2026. Join us as we discuss Leigh’s life since sharing his story with us on GayFL. We talk about the highs, the reception to his story, and the global reach it achieved. We celebrate finding our tribes and our chosen family within the community. We celebrate JOY Radiothon 2026 and discuss advocacy an...

In this week’s show, we celebrate Pride Month and kick things off with a mad rant about the usual‑suspect keyboard warriors coming after some of our favourite people. We unpack Big Freeze 2026 and the moving tributes to Neale Daniher — honouring his legacy, his impact, and the community spirit he continues to inspire. We celebrate NRL’s Kane Evans and his historic coming out, along with the wave o...

In this week’s show, we celebrate community and culture at the Pride Month Launch at the Victorian Pride Centre, and reflect on the joy, vulnerability, and love of footy in Will Hanley’s “Playing to Win”. We honour Jonathan Brown’s return to the media and unpack the latest developments with James Hird and the “Hirdle”. We dive into the growing problem of fake club social media pages sp...

In this week’s show, we dive into the latest footy stories. We pay our respects to the late champion Neale Daniher, celebrating his career, his achievements, and his extraordinary philanthropy. We’re talking Brad Scott’s firing from Essendon, the magic of Dreamtime at the ‘G, Scott Pendlebury reaching 433 games, and we look ahead to the Sydney vs Bulldogs Pride Game. We wra...

In this week’s show, we’re joined by cabaret extraordinaire Will Hanley. We chat about his upcoming one-man cabaret blending tap dancing, nostalgia, and a love letter to AFL – especially Collingwood’s Jamie Elliott. We dive into “Playing to Win”, queer footy fandom, cabaret, musical theatre, and, of course, Jamie Elliott. We wrap the show with some Stars Around...

This week, we’re joined by a very special guest: Tanya Hosch AM — activist, advocate, leader, changemaker and all‑round icon. Tanya is recognised as one of Australia’s most influential voices on social justice, inclusion and First Nations advocacy. Her career spans senior leadership roles across sport, the arts, public policy and national campaigns for constitutional recognition. She’s been named...

In this week’s show, join us as we recap Round 8 and discuss all the latest AFL news. From yet another homophobic incident (seriously?), to Slap-gate, Whiteboard-gate, Cornes Sportsbet-gate, and Caddy-gate — we’re covering all the -gates. We chat about the Brisbane vs Essendon Pride Game, the AFL fining Carlton $75,000 in the wake of Elijah Hollands’ incident against Collingwood, and the club’s re...

This week, we dive into Round 7 (ANZAC Appeal Round). We break down Lance Collard’s suspension reversal, what the AFL Appeals Board said, how fans reacted, and why the whole saga has sparked serious queer rage. Plus, the latest ARC controversy. Then we wrap it up with some Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E13: Round 7 (Anzac Appeal Round) appeared first on GayFL .

In this week’s show, we discuss the highs and lows of Round 5 (Gather Round) and Round 6. Join us as we celebrate Gather Round 2026’s record-breaking attendance of 270,018, Essendon’s win over Melbourne ending an equal club-record 17-match losing streak, and all the events Adelaide had to offer. We cover the latest news and preview Anzac Appeal Round. We finish the show with Stars Around and UHC....

Three guests. Three icons. One powerful conversation. This week, we’re joined by NRL trailblazer, actor and activist Ian Roberts, alongside AFL and GayFL icons Mitch Brown and Leigh Ryswyk. Together, they dive into the realities of homophobia in the AFL—sharing raw personal stories, unpacking the culture of men’s sport today, and exploring what real change, allyship, and inclusion look like from t...

In this week’s show, we reflect on Round 4 and share our experiences attending the Purple Bombers and Bulldog Pride pre-game meet-up, along with all the excitement from the Good Friday SuperClash and some of the standout games of the round. We then turn our attention to Gather Round 2026, offering a preview of what’s to come and sharing some non-commercial recommendations for things to do while in...

In this week’s show, we reflect on Rounds 2 and 3. We dive into our latest footy hijinks, including attending the Essendon vs North game, meeting Dyson Heppell and Haych, and being invited into the Essendon rooms post-match. We also reflect on our historic interview with Leigh Ryswyk, the AFL’s first past or present openly gay male player. We discuss the lead-up to the interview, reflect on the co...

In this week’s show, we’re joined by a very special guest. In a GayFL exclusive, we’re proud and excited to introduce Leigh Ryswyk — former Brisbane Lions AFL player, North Adelaide SANFL great, and a 2023 inductee into the Queensland Football Hall of Fame. Leigh chats with us about his time in the AFL, his remarkable post-AFL career, and what it means to him to come out as the first openly gay ma...

In this week’s show, join us as we chat about Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. We also cover the latest footy news, including the revelation of new commentator Jess Webster, North Melbourne breaking into the top four for the first time since Round 2, 2020, Scott Pendlebury avoiding suspension throughout his AFL career, Zach Merrett’s latest contract offer, Rum’un’s first birthday celebrations, and...

Footy’s back! In this week’s show, we dive into the opening round of the 2026 AFL season. Join us as we talk about Sydney’s record-setting blitz — a fiery opener where their third-quarter surge rewrote the history books — plus Petracca in red and all the other major highlights from Opening Round. We also unpack the latest AFL headlines, including Tom Hanks at ENGIE Stadium, Hawthorn’s Dylan...

In this week’s show, we dive into the AFL pre-season and unpack the biggest stories from around the league — from statistics being provided to Brownlow voters, to the Sydney Swans marching proudly in Mardi Gras 2026. We also look ahead to the Saints taking on the Swans in the 2026 AFL Pride Game and explore the AFL’s growing push to feature at the Olympics. We wrap things up with Stars Around and...

In this week’s show, we do a mini “Where Are They Now?” segment, looking back at some of our past guests. We introduce our upcoming tipping comp, take a deep dive into the new rules that have been introduced, reflect on Izak Rankine’s recent podcast appearance, and discuss that letter that went out to Collingwood members. We wrap it all up with some practice match takeaways and a fresh edition of...

In this week’s show, we unpack the AFL 2026 State of Origin. We break down the game itself — the key highlights, the standout MVP performances, the injuries, and the overall reception. We also dive into the latest AFL news, including the outcome for the Kyneton Women’s Football Club, and take a look at Kane Cornes’ Top 50 AFL players. To wrap things up, we finish with Stars Around and State of Ori...

In this week’s show, we’re joined by a club making history — not just on the field, but off it too — the Kyneton Women’s Football Club, nicknamed the Wedge-Tailed Eagles. Born in late 2024 after more than 30 players and staff took a stand against inequity, disrespect and unsafe conditions, this group didn’t just walk away — they built something better. A club grounded in safety, respect, inclusion...

In this week’s show in our brand-new timeslot, we hit the streets with JOY at the Pride March 2026, marching alongside an incredible mix of groups and communities. We preview State of Origin and dive into the hottest talking points — from pre-game fashion drama to the latest headlines out of the Tasmanian Devils. We wrap things up with Stars Around and some fast-paced quickfire questions you won’t...

In our final episode of Season 1, we’re joined by special guest Courtney Jonson! We sit down with Courtney to chat about her journey as a dual premiership player and leading goal kicker at her Adelaide Footy League club, and how those experiences have shaped her approach to coaching. Now four seasons into her coaching journey, Courtney is the Head Coach of the U18 Central Districts Women’s team in...

In our penultimate episode of season 1, join us as we celebrate Midsumma and talk about on-stage interviewing courtesy of Proud 2 Play, featuring the Glamourheads, Melbourne Wranglers, some amazing AFL Queer squads such as the Purple Bombers and Bulldog Pride, and the man of the year himself, Mitch Brown. We also discuss the highly anticipated 2026 AFL State of Origin match, pre-season injuries, p...

In this week’s show, we’re joined by special guest Samuel Roberts — former local footy player turned comedian, songwriter, and cabaret star. Join us as we dive into Samuel’s footy career and explore how he reflects on the intersection of his love of the game and his queer identity, and whether the two can truly co‑exist. We also chat about Samuel’s upcoming Midsumma and Melbourne International Com...