The Jack Murley Sports Show

Jack Murley
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Olympians, World Cup winners and sportspeople from around the world share their stories on the multi-award-winning show for the LGBTQ+ community in sport. 

  1. 11h ago

    Off The Pitch: Rhys the Nightchurch Pianist on Homelessness, Music, Queer Survival & Hope

    Off The Pitch: Rhys the Nightchurch Pianist on Homelessness, Music, Queer Survival & Hope What happens when a viral moment changes your life—but doesn't immediately change your circumstances? This week on Off The Pitch, we're joined by Rhys, better known as Rhys the Nightchurch Pianist, for one of the most powerful and personal conversations we've ever shared. Rhys became an internet sensation after a video of him playing piano inside a Cornish night church while experiencing homelessness went viral. Suddenly, the man who had been living on the streets found himself in the spotlight, receiving national recognition including a Pride of Britain Award and being named one of The Big Issue's inspirational Changemakers. But behind the viral video and the awards is a much more complicated story. Rhys speaks openly about homelessness, the realities of life on the streets, finding fame while still struggling to find somewhere to live, and the role that music played in helping him survive some of the darkest moments of his life. As a gay man, Rhys also discusses the particular challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness, and why being part of the queer community can make an already devastating situation even more difficult. In this episode, we explore: 🎹 The story behind the viral Nightchurch piano video 🏠 Rhys' experience of homelessness and life on the streets 🌈 The additional challenges facing LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness 🏆 Winning a Pride of Britain Award and becoming a Big Issue Changemaker 🎵 The power of music during the darkest moments ❤️ Finding hope, happiness and a way forward 🙌 Turning extraordinary adversity into a story of resilience This isn't an easy conversation. There are tears, pain and difficult truths—but there is also music, hope, laughter and the possibility of a better tomorrow. Off The Pitch is our weekly podcast celebrating extraordinary LGBTQ+ people and remarkable human stories. Sometimes those stories are joyful. Sometimes they're difficult. And sometimes they're both. 🎧 Listen with an open mind and an open heart to Rhys' extraordinary story. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Find out more about Rhys: Instagram: @thenightchurchpianist Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com 🎧 Listen via the link in bio / stories 📱 Follow for a brand-new LGBTQ+ conversation every week ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast #RhysTheNightchurchPianist #RhysThePianist #Homelessness #LGBTQHomelessness #LGBTQPodcast #OffThePitch #QueerStories #PrideOfBritain #BigIssueChangemakers #NightChurch #Cornwall #Piano #Pianist #MusicAndMentalHealth #HomelessnessAwareness #LGBTQCommunity #QueerVoices #HumanStories #Resilience #Hope #Storytelling #PodcastUK #AwardWinningPodcast #RepresentationMatters #ListenNow

  2. 2d ago

    Yuta Shirai: Mersey Marauders and Stonewall FC Player on Coming Out, Inclusive Football & Finding His Tribe

    What happens when football gives you the freedom to finally be yourself? This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we're joined by Yuta Shirai – footballer with Mersey Marauders and Stonewall FC – for a powerful conversation about identity, belonging and the life-changing impact of inclusive sport. Originally from Japan, Yuta moved to the UK and began a journey that would see him embrace both his sexuality and his love of football, finding a community where he could finally live as his authentic self. Yuta recently shared his story with OutSports, alongside journalist Jon Holmes, explaining how his move to the UK and his involvement in inclusive football helped transform his life. Now, we're delighted to welcome him onto the podcast to hear more about that journey in his own words. In this episode, we discuss: ⚽ Yuta's journey into football and moving from Japan to the UK 🌈 Understanding his sexuality and embracing his authentic self ❤️ The difference inclusive football has made to his life 🏳️‍🌈 Finding community through Mersey Marauders and Stonewall FC 🙌 Why LGBTQ+ inclusive football can be so powerful 🌍 The importance of belonging, representation and being yourself Having first met Yuta when he played for Mersey Marauders at the GFSN Cup Day at St George's Park, it's brilliant to finally have him on the show. As an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast, The Jack Murley Sports Show shares powerful stories from athletes, fans, clubs and changemakers who are making sport more inclusive for everyone. 🎧 Listen now for an inspiring conversation about football, identity, community and finding somewhere you belong. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices in sport.   Find out more about Yuta: Instagram: @yutas_1990 Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com   🎧 Listen via the link in bio / stories 📱 Follow for weekly LGBTQ+ sports stories ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast   #YutaShirai #MerseyMarauders #StonewallFC #LGBTQSport #InclusiveFootball #LGBTQFootball #FootballForAll #ComingOut #QueerAthletes #InclusiveSport #FootballCommunity #GFSNCup #JapaneseFootball #FootballPodcast #SportsPodcast #RepresentationMatters #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #TheJackMurleySportsShow #AwardWinningPodcast

  3. Aug 14

    Off The Pitch: Roxie Moron on Drag, Identity, Resilience & Fighting Back Against Hate

    What happens when drag becomes more than performance? For Roxie Moron, drag is a way of life – a creative escape, a chance to embody something completely different, and a powerful way to challenge the world around them. This week on Off The Pitch, we're joined by Roxie Moron – the drag persona of Rowland Bray – for a deeply personal conversation about creativity, identity, representation and resilience. Inspired by everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Miranda Priestly, Roxie's unique style and larger-than-life character have become a celebration of artistry and self-expression. But behind Roxie is Rowland, whose mother remains one of the biggest inspirations for the character they've created. After a Drag Queen Story Session Rowland was due to perform was cancelled following a huge wave of hate, drag has also taken on a new role: a vehicle for challenging prejudice, standing up to intolerance and pushing for progress. In this episode, we explore: 👠 The origins of Roxie Moron and Rowland's journey into drag 🎭 The relationship between Rowland and Roxie 🌈 Finding identity, confidence and belonging through drag ❤️ The inspiration behind Roxie's iconic fashion and character 💪 Dealing with hate, harassment and hostility towards drag queens 🏳️‍🌈 Using drag to represent and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Why creativity and authenticity can be powerful forms of resistance Off The Pitch is our weekly podcast celebrating extraordinary LGBTQ+ people and remarkable human stories. Every episode shines a light on the people challenging perceptions, celebrating identity and making their communities a better place. This is a conversation about drag, identity, resilience, creativity and the courage to keep being yourself when the world tells you not to. 🎧 Listen now and meet the person behind Roxie Moron. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories that deserve to be heard.   Find out more about Roxie: Instagram: @theroxiemoron Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com   🎧 Listen via the link in bio / stories 📱 Follow for a brand-new LGBTQ+ conversation every week ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast   #RoxieMoron #DragQueen #Drag #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #DragCommunity #LGBTQCommunity #DragArtist #DragPerformance #QueerStories #LGBTQRepresentation #Pride #Authenticity #SelfExpression #DragStory #DragQueenStorytime #RepresentationMatters #HumanStories #PodcastUK #OffThePitch #AwardWinningPodcast #ListenNow

  4. Aug 12

    Jess Clarke: Lioness Legend on playing for England, Overcoming the Odds & Inspiring the Next Generation

    What does it take to make it to the very top when the odds are stacked against you? This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we're joined by Jess Clarke – England international, Lionesses legend, Liverpool and Notts County star, Olympian and passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity in football. Jess's journey to the top of the game is anything but conventional. Raised by a single parent on benefits, she faced significant barriers throughout her childhood and football career, including gender and racial inequalities. Yet through determination, resilience and an incredible belief in herself, Jess went on to become one of the most respected players of her generation. After making her senior debut in 2008, Jess made more than 100 appearances for Notts County, alongside spells with Liverpool and Leeds United. On the international stage, she earned more than 50 England caps, represented Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics, and competed at two UEFA Women's European Championships and the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Now working as a football commentator and advocate for inclusion, Jess continues to use her voice to inspire others and challenge the barriers that still exist within the beautiful game. In this episode, we discuss: ⚽ Jess's journey from grassroots football to England international 🏆 Representing England at major international tournaments 🇬🇧 Being selected for Team GB at London 2012 ❤️ Overcoming poverty, racism and gender inequality 💪 Developing the mindset and determination to succeed 🌈 Using authenticity and positivity to inspire the next generation 🙌 Why inclusion and diversity matter in football As an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast, The Jack Murley Sports Show brings you inspiring stories from athletes, pioneers and changemakers who are helping to make sport better for everyone. 🎧 Listen now for an extraordinary conversation about resilience, ambition, positivity and what it takes to overcome the odds. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify inspiring voices in sport.   Find out more about Jess: Instagram: @jaclarke11 Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com   🎧 Listen via the link in bio / stories 📱 Follow for weekly LGBTQ+ sports stories ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast   #JessClarke #Lionesses #EnglandWomen #WomensFootball #Football #LiverpoolFC #NottsCounty #TeamGB #London2012 #WomensFootballPodcast #FootballPodcast #InclusionInSport #DiversityInSport #WomenInSport #RepresentationMatters #GrassrootsFootball #LGBTQSport #SportsPodcast #TheJackMurleySportsShow #AwardWinningPodcast

  5. Aug 7

    Tony Wright: True Grit Pride Champion on Wrestling, Ascending to the Main Event and More

    What does it take to become one of the brightest stars on the UK independent wrestling scene? This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we're joined by Tony Wright – one of the most exciting names in British professional wrestling and the self-proclaimed "Leading Man." Fresh from his headline-making Pride Championship match with Adam Bolt, Tony is helping redefine what LGBTQ+ representation looks like in professional wrestling, while building a reputation as one of the standout performers on the UK independent circuit. But where did his love of wrestling begin? What does it take to make it in one of the world's toughest industries? And what does it mean to represent one of British wrestling's most exciting Pride divisions? In this episode, we discuss: 🤼 Tony's journey into professional wrestling 💪 Building a career on the UK independent wrestling scene 🏳️‍🌈 Competing in one of British wrestling's leading Pride divisions 🎭 Creating "The Leading Man" persona ⭐ His ambitions for the future of his wrestling career 🙌 Why representation matters inside and outside the ring As an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast, The Jack Murley Sports Show celebrates the athletes, performers and changemakers making sport more welcoming, more inclusive and more representative for everyone. 🎧 Listen now for a behind-the-scenes look at life as a professional wrestler and one of the UK's rising stars. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices in sport.   Find out more about Tony: Instagram: @tony_wright97 Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com   🎧 Listen via the link in bio / stories 📱 Follow for weekly LGBTQ+ sports stories ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast   #TonyWright #ProfessionalWrestling #BritishWrestling #IndependentWrestling #LGBTQSport #PrideWrestling #WrestlingCommunity #ProWrestling #RepresentationMatters #SportsPodcast #InclusiveSport #TheJackMurleySportsShow #AwardWinningPodcast #ListenNow

  6. Aug 5

    Perth Parrots: Floorball, EuroGames & Building Inclusivity In Scottish Sport

    What if the sport you've never heard of turned out to be the most inclusive one you've ever played? This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we're introducing you to floorball – one of the world's fastest-growing sports – and the incredible people behind Scotland's only LGBTQ+ inclusive floorball club, the Perth Parrots. Joining us are founder and President Frazer Robertson, Secretary Claire McKenzie and Head Coach Rhuaraidh Fleming to share how the club has become so much more than a place to play sport. From competing at EuroGames showcasing floorball at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Perth Parrots are proving that sport is at its very best when everyone feels welcome. Whether you've never heard of floorball before or you're already a fan, this is a fascinating conversation about inclusion, community and the power of trying something new. In this episode, we discuss: 🏑 What floorball is and why it's growing so quickly 🌈 Building Scotland's only LGBTQ+ inclusive floorball club 🏆 Representing the club at the Gay Games in Valencia 🏟️ Showcasing floorball at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ❤️ Creating a sporting community built on pride, purpose, inclusion and play As an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast, The Jack Murley Sports Show celebrates the athletes, clubs and changemakers making sport more welcoming for everyone. 🎧 Listen now and discover why floorball could be the next sport you fall in love with. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices in sport. Find out more about the Perth Parrots: Instagram: @perthparrots (update if needed) Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com 🎧 Listen via the link in bio / stories 📱 Follow for weekly LGBTQ+ sports stories ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast #Floorball #PerthParrots #LGBTQSport #InclusiveSport #Scotland #GayGames #CommonwealthGames #FloorballUK #SportForAll #CommunitySport #RepresentationMatters #SportsPodcast #QueerAthletes #ScotlandSport #TheJackMurleySportsShow #AwardWinningPodcast #ListenNow

  7. Jul 31

    Off The Pitch: Lucy Luck on Queer Ecology, Nature & Finding Belonging Outdoors

    Off The Pitch: Lucy Luck on Queer Ecology, Nature & Finding Belonging Outdoors What if nature has always been queer? It's a question that opens the door to one of the most fascinating conversations we've ever had on Off The Pitch. This week, we're joined by Lucy Luck – wildlife enthusiast, science communicator and passionate advocate for queer ecology – to explore the incredible relationship between LGBTQ+ identities, the natural world and the stories we've been told about both. For as long as they can remember, Lucy has loved wildlife and the great outdoors. But discovering queer ecology transformed the way they saw nature, opening up a world of overlooked stories, hidden histories and a new understanding of the incredible diversity that exists all around us. In this episode, we explore: 🌿 What queer ecology actually is 🦋 Lucy's lifelong passion for wildlife and conservation 🌈 The hidden LGBTQ+ stories found throughout the natural world 🔬 Challenging gatekeeping in science and conservation ❤️ Why representation matters—even in nature 🌍 Finding belonging through the outdoors Off The Pitch is our weekly podcast celebrating extraordinary LGBTQ+ people and remarkable human stories. Every episode introduces you to inspiring people whose experiences challenge perceptions, spark curiosity and encourage us to see the world a little differently. Whether you're passionate about nature, fascinated by science or simply love discovering new perspectives, this is a conversation unlike any other. 🎧 Listen now and discover why queer ecology might completely change the way you look at the natural world. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories that deserve to be heard.   Find out more about Lucy: Instagram: @lucyluck_ (update if needed) Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com   🎧 Listen via the link in bio / stories 📱 Follow for a brand-new LGBTQ+ conversation every week ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast   #LucyLuck #QueerEcology #LGBTQPodcast #Nature #Wildlife #Conservation #ScienceCommunication #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #Ecology #Biodiversity #NatureLovers #Science #EnvironmentalEducation #Storytelling #HumanStories #PodcastUK #AwardWinningPodcast #ListenNow

  8. Jul 29

    Summer Collection: Olympians, Paralympians, World Champions and Grassroots Changemakers

    As everyone takes a quick summer break, we're doing the same here on The Jack Murley Sports Show - and revisiting some of the inspiring conversations we've shared over the past few months with Olympians, Paralympians, sporting pioneers and LGBTQ+ changemakers. Whether you're catching up on episodes you've missed or discovering the podcast for the first time, this special Summer Collection showcases the powerful stories, remarkable journeys and unforgettable conversations that make sport so much more than the final score. Featuring highlights from: 🥈 Greg Slade on winning Paralympic silver and coming out as gay 🏳️‍🌈 Jess Williams on bringing EuroGames to Cardiff and creating inclusive sporting spaces 🏟️ Phil Batty on delivering Glasgow 2026 and making the Commonwealth Games more inclusive than ever 🇦🇺 Daniel Kowalski & Mathew Helm on Olympic success, coming out and life after elite competition 🏀 Jude Hamer on Paralympic sport, motherhood and using her platform to champion LGBTQ+ inclusion From the Olympic and Paralympic Games to grassroots clubs and major international events, these conversations celebrate the athletes, leaders and trailblazers making sport more welcoming, more inclusive and more representative for everyone. If you've been meaning to catch up with The Jack Murley Sports Show, this is the perfect place to start. 🎧 Listen now and hear some of our favourite conversations from the summer. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help us continue championing LGBTQ+ voices in sport. Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com 🎧 Listen via the link in bio / stories 📱 New episodes return after our summer break ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast #TheJackMurleySportsShow #LGBTQSport #SportsPodcast #Olympics #Paralympics #CommonwealthGames #EuroGames #InclusiveSport #RepresentationMatters #QueerAthletes #WheelchairBasketball #GregSlade #JudeHamer #PhilBatty #DanielKowalski #MathewHelm #JessWilliams #SportForAll #AwardWinningPodcast #ListenNow

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Olympians, World Cup winners and sportspeople from around the world share their stories on the multi-award-winning show for the LGBTQ+ community in sport. 

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  • Creator
    Jack Murley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Jack Murley Sports Show

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