The Jack Murley Sports Show

“I’m proud to represent the community, and I’m also here to main event the big promotions and prove myself to everyone” It’s been a little while since Adam Bolt has joined us on The Jack Murley Sports Show – which means there’s plenty to dive into with this trailblazing UK professional wrestler who has got people talking on both sides of the Atlantic. In the UK, he’s the longest-reigning Pride Cha...

Comedian, inclusivity campaigner and Pride in Basketball ambassador AJ Lamarque joins The Jack Murley Sports Show to talk about his unexpected journey into basketball and why sport is for gay guys. From signing up to a queer basketball team at Mardi Gras to becoming a powerful advocate for inclusion in Australian sport, AJ shares how visibility and authenticity changed his relationship with the ga...

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...

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 h...

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 re...

Izzy Wagner first came onto our radar after getting involved with this year’s Rainbow Laces campaign — but for tens of thousands of people, her social media has long been a trusted source of health and fitness advice. For Izzy, fitness is deeply personal. After growing up feeling uncomfortable in her body and experiencing bullying, it was training in the gym that helped her build confidence, find...

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, sup...

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 sh...

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. S...

It’s been one year since Tim Koleto, the 2022 Olympic silver-medal-winning figure-skater, announced his retirement from a sport that shaped him for more than 25 years. During a remarkable career, Tim competed around the world, earning more medals and titles than most people could dream about in a sporting lifetime – and doing it in circumstances that were far from normal! Two years before retiring...

Tom Miazga is, quite simply, a powerhouse. A Paralympian, a record-breaker, a multiple-time CrossFit champion and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community — his journey is one of resilience, reinvention and relentless drive. Tom first made his mark in the pool, representing Team USA at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing. Over his career as a swimmer, he smashed eight American records, set two Pan-Ameri...

From the trampoline in his childhood backyard to the Olympic podium in Sydney — Ji Wallace’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. ✨ As Australia’s only Olympic medallist in gymnastics, Ji made history with his silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games. But his journey didn’t stop there. Twenty years ago, he also made headlines for another powerful reason — sharing his truth as a proud gay man an...

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 o...

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...

Markus Thormeyer is a double Olympic swimmer, Commonwealth Games medallist, Pan-Am medallist — and one of Canada’s most inspirational LGBTQ+ athletes. After watching the London 2012 Games and wondering “why can’t that be me?”, Markus turned that dream into reality, competing at both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Before qualifying for his first Olympics, Markus came out to his teammates — a moment that...

Sam Timms lives and breathes football — and his passion for the beautiful game goes far beyond his life as an Aston Villa super-fan. As a co-founder of the landmark Football Pride event and a dedicated player for London Falcons, Sam has become a leading grassroots voice for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality in football. After chatting to us at St George’s Park during the GFSN Cup Quarter Finals, Sam r...

Mitch Brown spent years living the ultimate Aussie footy stereotype — a tough, reliable defender running out nearly 100 times in the AFL for the West Coast Eagles. A Rising Star nominee and a much-loved teammate, Mitch’s career looked every inch the image of the “straight” Australian sportsman. But behind the scenes, Mitch was carrying a secret: he was bisexual. And in a league where no male playe...

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 epi...

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 pla...

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 adv...

⚽🌈 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,...

🤸🏽‍♂️🌈 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,...

🏉🌈 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,...

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 refereei...

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...