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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 3d ago

    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

  3. Jul 24

    Off The Pitch: The Summer Collection | The Best LGBTQ+ Conversations So Far

    As Off The Pitch takes a short summer break, we're looking back at some of the incredible conversations that have made our first season so special. Since launching, we've welcomed comedians, campaigners, artists, authors, journalists and award-winning creatives from across the LGBTQ+ community, each sharing their story with honesty, warmth and humour. Whether you're discovering Off The Pitch for the first time or revisiting some of your favourite conversations, this special collection is the perfect place to start. Featuring highlights from: 🌈 Lisa Power on activism, LGBTQ+ history and fighting for equality 😂 Andrew White on comedy, going viral and what makes the perfect joke 📚 Patrick Gale on writing, grief and finding hope through storytelling 📖 James Goodwin on coming out publicly, BookTok and challenging masculinity 🏳️‍⚧️ Dylan Holloway on gender identity, authenticity and living as your true self Off The Pitch is our weekly podcast celebrating extraordinary LGBTQ+ people and remarkable human stories. Every episode shines a light on the voices changing communities, challenging perceptions and inspiring others simply by being themselves. If you've been meaning to discover the podcast, this is the perfect episode to jump in. 🎧 Listen now and catch up with some of our favourite conversations from the first season of Off The Pitch. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help us amplify LGBTQ+ voices all year round. 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 #OffThePitch #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #Pride #HumanStories #Storytelling #PodcastUK #BestOfPodcast #SummerListening #BookTok #Comedy #LGBTQAuthors #TransVoices #Activism #RepresentationMatters #ListenNow #AwardWinningPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #QueerStories

  4. Jul 22

    Sam Johnson: Coming Out, Representing Britain and Going from ‘Wasteman to Ironman’

    In a way, Sam Johnson’s Instagram biography sums up his journey in sport – ‘from wasteman to ironman’. Because Sam’s journey in sport is one of the most unique that we’ve ever told on the podcast. Struggling with his sexuality, it took a conversation with his mother during the pandemic for Sam to realise that something in his life needed to change. And from small footsteps – literally – Sam changed his life, going from a lad who didn’t care about sport in the slightest to becoming an elite-level ironman triathlete who has represented Britain on the global stage at the World Ironman Championships. Sam reached out to us to share his story on the podcast, not just to inspire others who may be struggling with their sexuality – but to support anyone who has been told that they can’t accomplish anything or feel like giving up. In this chat, we talk about Sam’s journey to sport, how his lowest moment helped to give him the purpose that now drives his life, finding his way in elite level sport, his most memorable moments and so much more besides. This is not only a conversation that you need to hear – but it’s one that has properly inspired us as well – and we’re so grateful to Sam for joining us for it. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @johno_sam WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com #Ironman #Triathlon #IronmanTraining #Triathlete #EnduranceSports #WorldChampionships #LGBTQSport #GayAthlete #LGBTQ #ComingOut #MentalHealth #SportForAll #InclusionInSport #PrideInSport #RepresentationMatters #Motivation #Inspiration #Podcast #SportsPodcast #TheJackMurleySportsShow

  5. Jul 17

    Off The Pitch: Andrew White on Comedy, Going Viral & Remaining Authentic in Stand Up

    What does it take to make millions of people laugh? With more than 12 million social media views and 2 million likes, chances are you've already come across Andrew White's comedy. Whether it's online or on stage, Andrew has built a reputation as one of the UK's most exciting stand-up comedians, earning praise from comedy favourites including Joe Lycett and Maisie Adams, while the British Comedy Guide has celebrated his charisma and razor-sharp punchlines. After bringing the house down at Football Pride in Leicester, we've been looking for the perfect opportunity to get Andrew onto Off The Pitch—and we're delighted that day has finally arrived. In this episode of Off The Pitch – our weekly podcast celebrating extraordinary LGBTQ+ people and remarkable human stories – Andrew shares the story behind the laughs. Together, we discuss: 🎤 Building a career in stand-up comedy 😂 What it takes to make people laugh 📱 Going viral and reaching millions online 🌈 Life as part of the LGBTQ+ community 🎭 The craft of writing and performing stand-up ❤️ Why humour can bring people together Whether you're a comedy fan, an aspiring performer, or simply love hearing honest conversations with fascinating people, this episode is packed with warmth, wit and plenty of laughs. 🎧 Listen now and discover why Off The Pitch is one of the UK's fastest-growing LGBTQ+ podcasts, bringing you inspiring conversations from across the worlds of culture, entertainment and beyond. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help us amplify LGBTQ+ voices and the stories that deserve to be heard.   Find out more about Andrew: Instagram: @andrewwhitecomedy 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   #AndrewWhite #StandUpComedy #Comedy #Comedian #LGBTQPodcast #OffThePitch #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #BritishComedy #ComedyUK #StandUp #GoingViral #ContentCreator #Storytelling #PodcastUK #HumanStories #Entertainment #JoeLycett #MaisieAdams #ComedyPodcast #AwardWinningPodcast #ListenNow #PodcastRecommendations #LGBTQCreators

  6. Jul 15

    Jude Hamer: Multiple Paralympic Games, Motherhood as an Elite Athlete, LGBTQ+ Advocacy and More

    What does success really look like? For Jude Hamer, it's not just the medals she's won or the Paralympic Games she's competed in—it's using her platform to make sport a more inclusive place for everyone. This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we're joined by Jude Hamer – a three-time Paralympian, multiple World and European medallist, wheelchair basketball star, Rainbow Laces ambassador and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Across a career spanning more than 15 years, Jude has represented Great Britain on the biggest stages in world sport, collecting medals across Europe and beyond while becoming one of the most respected figures in wheelchair basketball. Away from the court, she's equally proud of life as a wife to fellow Paralympian Lauren Rowles and as a parent, while continuing to champion inclusion through her advocacy for LGBTQ+ people in sport. In this episode, we discuss: 🏀 Competing at three Paralympic Games 🥇 Winning medals on the world stage 🌈 Why LGBTQ+ visibility in sport matters 🏳️‍⚧️ Her work as a Rainbow Laces ambassador ❤️ Balancing elite sport, family life and advocacy 🙌 Using sport to inspire the next generation As an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast, The Jack Murley Sports Show shares the stories of athletes, campaigners and changemakers who are making sport more welcoming for everyone. 🎧 Listen now to hear Jude reflect on an extraordinary sporting career, life beyond elite competition, and why speaking up has always mattered. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices in sport. Find out more about Jude: Instagram: @jude_hamer Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com #JudeHamer #WheelchairBasketball #Paralympics #LGBTQSport #RainbowLaces #Stonewall #WomenInSport #DisabilitySport #Paralympian #RepresentationMatters #SportsPodcast #InclusiveSport #JackMurley #AwardWinningPodcast #ListenNow

  7. Jul 10

    Off The Pitch: Ryan Butcher on LGBTQ+ Journalism, Representation & Championing Queer Voices

    What does it take to tell stories that matter? For almost twenty years, Ryan Butcher has been doing exactly that. This week on Off The Pitch, we're joined by Ryan Butcher – one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ journalists, whose work has appeared in The Independent, Gay Times and The Big Issue, where he helped grow the publication's digital audience by up to 200% as News and Digital Editor. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Ryan has built a career dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices, championing meaningful journalism and ensuring queer stories are told with authenticity, compassion and impact. But how did he get started? What does it take to build a successful career in journalism? And why is authentic LGBTQ+ representation in the media more important than ever? In this episode of Off The Pitch – our weekly podcast celebrating extraordinary LGBTQ+ people and remarkable human stories – we discuss: 📰 Ryan's journey into journalism 🌈 Championing LGBTQ+ voices in the media ✍️ Bringing authenticity into the newsroom ❤️ How journalism can change lives 📱 The evolution of digital media and news 🙌 What it takes to succeed in modern journalism Whether you're interested in journalism, media, LGBTQ+ representation or simply love hearing inspiring human stories, this is a conversation packed with insight, honesty and optimism. 🎧 Listen now and discover why Off The Pitch is becoming one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ podcasts, sharing powerful conversations with the people making a difference in their communities. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Find out more about Ryan: Instagram: @ryanjohnbutcher 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 #RyanButcher #OffThePitch #LGBTQPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQCommunity #Journalism #Journalist #Media #DigitalMedia #Storytelling #TheBigIssue #GayTimes #TheIndependent #LGBTQRepresentation #QueerStories #AuthenticVoices #PodcastUK #HumanInterest #RepresentationMatters #InclusiveMedia #AwardWinningPodcast #ListenNow #LGBTQCreators #News #Writing #Editorial #PodcastRecommendations

  8. Jul 8

    Leigh Ryswyk: Making AFL History, Coming Out, Football & Finding Freedom

    What does it feel like to make sporting history? When Leigh Ryswyk decided to publicly share that he is gay, he became the first male AFL player – past or present – to come out publicly, making history in one of Australia's biggest sports. This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we're joined by Leigh Ryswyk – former Brisbane Lions player, Queensland Football Hall of Famer and LGBTQ+ trailblazer – for an honest conversation about football, identity and the power of living authentically. To those closest to him, Leigh's sexuality was never a secret. But sharing that part of himself with the wider world was a decision that made headlines across Australia and around the globe, inspiring countless people in the process. In this episode, we discuss: 🏉 Life at the highest level of Australian Rules Football 🏆 His proudest moments with the Brisbane Lions and beyond 🌈 Becoming the first male AFL player to publicly come out as gay ❤️ Understanding his sexuality and embracing his authentic self 🙌 Why he hopes his story encourages others to live openly and proudly As an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast, The Jack Murley Sports Show shares the stories of athletes and changemakers who are helping to build a more inclusive future for sport. 🎧 Listen now to hear one of the most important conversations about LGBTQ+ visibility in Australian sport. 👉 Follow, subscribe and share to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices in sport. Find out more about Leigh: Instagram: @ryswyk32 Get in touch with the podcast: Instagram: @jack_murley Email: jack@jackmurley.com 📱 Follow for weekly LGBTQ+ sports stories ⭐ Rate & review to help more people discover the podcast #LeighRyswyk #AFL #LGBTQSport #BrisbaneLions #AustralianRulesFootball #ComingOut #RepresentationMatters #InclusiveSport #QueerVoices #SportsPodcast #Australia #LGBTQCommunity #JackMurley #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
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    The Jack Murley Sports Show

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