Out of the Closet Sports

The USOPEN just wrapped up and we have the perfect recap with host of The Gay Sports Podcast Tony Hagen! This hilarious and informative episode brings together the hosts of the two hottest queer sports podcasts as they unpack an incredible few weeks of tennis: Sinner sinned, Sabalenka flexed, the shirts were flying off, and the shorts were SHORTING. So, if you're ready for an entertaining and info...

Founder of the United States Gay Sports Network Tyler Foerster joins us this week on Out of The Closet Sports. USGSN is a national database of LQBTQIA+ sports leagues and tournaments sorted by state. Tyler is a ferocious competitor and it was his obsession with stats that led him to launch this valuable website. He walks us through his journey and accomplishments (he remembers every one) and talks...

This week Out of The Closet Sports we welcome award winning playwright and screenwriter Christopher Shinn to the show. Some of our first gay thoughts were inspired by the sports films of our youth and we look back on our favorites. Also, Chris has a crush! It's Jared McCain and who could blame him. We take a break from drooling to examine the not so veiled homophobia he faces for his TikTok fame a...

It's GAY CHRISTMAS IN JULY and Out of The Closet Sports has dropped another bonus episode under your tree. We venture out in the wild again, this time for the Wimbledon Men's Final presented on the The Lawn in NYC. Super special guest and First Gentleman of the podcast Jacob Yates (@jdytwister) is here! Along with our new Wimbledon Bestie Dani Feneridis ( @danifeneridis). Join us as we follow alon...

Out of The Closet Sports welcomes Broadcasting and Media Relations Manager of the Fredericksburg Nationals, Eric Bach, to the show. Loyal listeners will remember we highlighted Eric's story in season 1 and now we've brought the sultry sounds of his play by play voice directly to you. We dive into Eric's life before the New York Times profile and after. We get his professional opinion on the MLB se...

In a first for Out Of The Closet Sports we move out of the studio and into Citi Field. It's Friday night of pride weekend in New York City and the New York Mets are hosting a Pride Night. It's my first time attending and I have NO IDEA what to expect. Complete with in game updates and interviews with members of Big Apple Softball, this episode is not to be missed. We'll get back to our regular for...

Out of The Closet Sports: Season 2 explodes out of the gate with a real live olympian! We are honored to welcome Anastacia Bucsis (@anastasure) on the podcast to make our little gay sports dreams come true. This exclusive interview is not to be missed. From crying closeted tears after qualifying for her first Olympics, to taking part in the groundbreaking documentary "To Russia With Love" at her s...

It's our final episode of the wildly successful first season of Out of The Closet Sports. In the spirit of the holidays, we unwrap the gift that is Reed Campbell (@iamreedcampbell): Actor, Singer, Comedian, Sports Nerd, and Straight Ally. Reed helps us wade through some massive signings and trades in the MLB. Money can buy you Shohei Ohtani, but can it buy you happiness? Is Juan Soto the differenc...

Josh Tolle, RN ( @josh.tolle ) is our guest this week on Out of The Closet Sports. Long before he was a Registered Nurse and a Broadway Star living his Britney Spears' musical dream, Josh was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Don't worry folks, he still owns a terrible towel. Luke Prokop is out and proud and under a contract with an NHL team. Sean Avery is still an ally years after he came out p...

This week on Out of The Closet Sports we planned to take a week off. . . BUT THEN THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BEAT OHIO STATE FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR. And what was this gay sports fan to do?!? I had to come and share my joy with all of you. After my elation subsided I came crashing back to earth where I discovered that the NBA was hosting an in-season tournament . . . for no reason at all. S...

"A Sporty Queen Who Likes to Rough House" Sam Rohloff (@samrohloff4) is our guest on our first Jockstraps Only episode of Out of The Closet Sports. Sam is an accomplished actor/singer/dancer but it's his side hustle as a high school tennis coach that is our focus on this episode. We reflect on how our sexuality informed our choice in sports and the visibility of Sam's out and proud presence on the...

Broadway star Kimber Elayne Sprawl (@kimberelaynesprawl) joins us this week on Out of The Closet Sports. On the heels of Wicked's 20th Anniversary, Kimber discusses her groundbreaking performance as Wicked's first Black Nessarose. Her Broadway resume is extensive but it's her love of Tennis that led to her first billboard! Kimber and Zach spent some of the early days of their friendship bonding on...

On this HISTORIC 7th Episode of Out Of The Closet Sports our special guest answers the unanswerable... "Why am I here?". We travel around the sports world to touch on stories that seem gay or at the very least gay adjacent. Speaking of gay adjacent, James Harden matches high drama with a perfectly coiffed beard. Maxx Crosby posts some soft-core on his socials. The San Diego Loyal is shutting down,...

On Episode 6 of Out of The Closet Sports, we are joined by author/illustrator/editor Jonah Newman(@jonahnewmancomics). His new book Out of Left Field arrives March 26 from Andrew McMeel Publishing and is available for preorder now! "A nerdy gay teenager jumps headfirst into the bro-y world of high school baseball in this semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ graphic novel." We discuss Jonah's experience be...

When Papa is away the Swifties will play! This week on Episode 5 of Out of The Closet Sports Papa Forge is on hiatus. Stepping in to help Zach out is actress, singer/songwriter, birth doula, vocal coach, and Cancer Melissa Rose Hirsch ( @melissarosehirsch ). The NFL has officially entered its Taylor Swift era and we needed a bonafide swiftie on board to hash it all out. From Gaylor to You Need To...

After a week off we are back to report on HOMOPHOBIA IN THE SUBURBS! It's Episode 4 of Out Of The Closet Sports and Papa Forge is on the receiving end of a not-so-micro aggression. No one is surprised when no one takes responsibility for a Flag Football email gone wrong. Luckily Zach is there to brighten the mood as he gives the play-by-play of his engagement. There's so much to talk about this we...

It's Episode 3 of Out of The Closet Sports! Zach is MVP of his softball team and Papa Forge is . . . not impressed. They find common ground as they explore how their experiences on the field today are informed by the homophobia they faced in their youth. It's trauma bonding at its finest and it's funniest. Zach made the mistake of jumping into the comments section of ESPN's Instagram. While trying...

Papa Forge and Zach Booth are back with another exciting installment of "Out Of The Closet Sports”. This episode Zach Booth goes deep . . . into the playoffs with his softball team. Our hosts dish on their experience sharing queer leagues with straight identifying players. It’s football season and Papa Forge is coaching their sons football team! How do they navigate the toxic masculinity that ofte...

In this exciting episode of "Out of the Closet Sports," join Zach Booth and Papa Forge as we take you on a journey through our experiences playing gay softball in the Big Apple Sports League. We dive deep into the world of queer-friendly sports leagues, briefly touching on other sports like volleyball and dodgeball. Join us as we celebrate the power of sports to bring people together and create a...