The Jack Murley Sports Show

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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

    Robbie Taylor: Making A Name in British Wrestling, LGBTQ+ Representation & Finding Confidence in the Squared Circle

    British professional wrestler Robbie Taylor joins The Jack Murley Sports Show to share his journey through the world of pro wrestling, identity and self-belief. A lifelong fan of the sport — inspired by legends like The Rock and Jeff Hardy — Robbie turned his passion into a career, competing across the UK for promotions including UKPW and Fist Club. But his story is about more than what happens inside the ring. From battling self-doubt to embracing his authentic self, Robbie opens up about the mental challenges of wrestling, the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in the sport, and how being true to who you are can inspire others. In this episode, we talk about: Falling in love with professional wrestling Breaking into the UK wrestling scene Overcoming self-doubt and finding confidence LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling Building a career and identity in the squared circle An honest, uplifting and inspiring conversation with one of the UK’s rising wrestling talents. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @the_robbie_taylor WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com #RobbieTaylor #UKWrestling #ProfessionalWrestling #IndieWrestling #FistClub #LGBTQInSport #GayWrestler #QueerAthletes #PrideInSport #OutInSport #RepresentationMatters #AuthenticityMatters #BeYourself #QueerJoy #JackMurleySportsShow #SportsPodcast #LGBTQPodcast #AwardWinningPodcast

    27 min

  2. 6d ago

    Off The Pitch: Award-winning author Patrick Gale on writing, LGBTQ+ history and finding his voice in literature

    Patrick Gale is one of the UK’s most celebrated novelists — and a storyteller whose life has been every bit as fascinating as his work. From early days in a Notting Hill bedsit to life in a crumbling French château, Patrick Gale has lived a rich and unconventional life — working as a singing waiter, typist and ghost-writer before establishing himself as a leading literary voice. By the late 1980s, Patrick had published his first novels and made the move to Cornwall — a place that continues to inspire his writing to this day. His work includes multiple acclaimed books and the Emmy Award-winning screenplay for Man in an Orange Shirt, a powerful exploration of LGBTQ+ lives across generations. In this captivating conversation on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we talk about: Patrick’s lifelong love of reading and writing Breaking into the literary world Life in London during the HIV/AIDS epidemic The evolution of LGBTQ+ rights and representation Finding home and inspiration in Cornwall Insightful, reflective and full of warmth, this is a brilliant conversation with one of the UK’s most important LGBTQ+ voices in literature.   WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @trevilley WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com   #PatrickGale #LGBTQLiterature #QueerStories #LGBTQHistory #ManInAnOrangeShirt #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #BritishWriters #CornwallLife

    27 min

  3. May 27

    Leigh Armstrong & Ace Players Tennis Croydon: LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Community & the UK’s Longest-Running Queer Tennis Club

    We often say that inclusive sports clubs are about more than results — and Ace Players Croydon is the perfect example of that. For nearly 50 years, the club has been a place not just to play tennis, but to find friendship, support and community. Leigh Armstrong has been part of the Aces since 1984, and in this powerful conversation, he takes us through the incredible history of the club — including the vital role it played during the AIDS epidemic, when it became a lifeline for so many in the LGBTQ+ community. This is a story about resilience, belonging and the power of sport to bring people together — on and off the court. Our conversation with Leigh from the Aces will make you feel all of the emotions, and we’re so grateful to him for choosing us to tell the club’s powerful, poignant story. 📲 Listen now via the link in bio 💬 Follow our guest: @acesplayerscroydon 📩 Get in touch: @jack_murley | jack@jackmurley.com   #rainbowlaces #pride #tennis #inclusivetennis #sport #representation #lgbt #lgbtq

    32 min

  4. May 20

    Greg Slade: Paralympic Silver Medallist on his Journey in Tennis, Making the Wimbledon Final, Coming Out and More

    There are very few athletes who arrive on the Paralympic stage and leave with a medal — but that’s exactly what Greg did at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, claiming silver in the men’s quad doubles 🇬🇧🥈 What makes that achievement even more remarkable? He only discovered wheelchair tennis a few years earlier. Since then, his rise has been nothing short of extraordinary — including reaching a Wimbledon final last year and, more recently, opening up publicly about being gay for the first time. So when Greg said yes to joining us on the podcast… we couldn’t wait to hit record. 🎧 In this episode, we talk about: – His journey into wheelchair tennis – Winning Paralympic silver – Coming out and sharing his story – Career highlights and future ambitions – And so much more It’s an open, honest and powerful conversation — and one you won’t want to miss. 📲 Listen now via the link in bio 💬 Follow our guest: @gregjslade 📩 Get in touch: @jack_murley | jack@jackmurley.com #GregSlade #WheelchairTennis #Paralympics #ParalympicSport #LGBTQAthlete #GayAthlete #InclusiveSport #DisabilitySport #AdaptiveSport #TennisLife #BritishTennis #LGBTQSport #QueerAthletes #SportsPodcast #PodcastUK #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #ListenNow #Inspiration #RepresentationMatters #LGBTQVoices #PrideInSport #JackMurley #TheJackMurleySportsShows

    30 min

  5. May 13

    Scotty Rawk: Coming Out in the Ring, LGBTQ+ Wrestling & Going Viral at Big Gay Brunch

    It’s been about a year since Scotty Rawk went viral on social media after his decision to come out in the ring at EFFY’s Big Gay Brunch event in Liverpool. One of the reasons why the British grappler’s story touched so many people was the fact that Scotty, in so many ways, defies the stereotype of what a member of the LGBTQ+ community is – with tattoos all over his body and a wrestling pedigree that includes competing in some of the industry’s most violent contests. So when Scotty said he wanted to come onto the podcast to share his story, we were absolutely delighted to have him on – and this is an amazing episode. We talk about Scotty’s journey in wrestling, embracing his sexuality, the importance of visibility, going viral, featuring in Attitude magazine and so much more. It’s another brilliant episode with a cracking first-time guest – and this is one you’re going to love. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @scottyrawk WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com    #ScottyRawk #LGBTQInSport #PrideInSport #OutInSport #ProfessionalWrestling #IndieWrestling #BigGayBrunch #QueerAthletes #RepresentationMatters #BreakingStereotypes #QueerJoy

    34 min

  6. May 6

    Matthew Helm: Olympic Medallist, World Champion Diver & High Performance Coach on Elite Level Sport, Representation and More

    Representing Australia at three Olympic Games, Matthew made history with a silver medal in Athens 2004 — the first individual male diving medal for Australia in nearly a century. We discuss his journey through elite sport, winning world and Commonwealth titles, claiming multiple Olympic accolades, and life after competition as a high-performance coach with Diving Australia. Matthew also shares insights on authenticity, inspiring the next generation, and pushing athletes to reach their full potential. A fascinating and inspiring conversation with one of diving’s most accomplished figures, it’s amazing to welcome another first time guest to the show – and we think you’ll love this chat with Mathew. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @mathewhelm WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com  #Diving #OlympicDiving #SwimmingLife #TeamAustralia #Olympian #LGBTQInSport #PrideInSport #QueerAthletes #OutInSport #RepresentationMatters

    30 min

  7. Apr 29

    Leftfooters FC: LGBTQ+ Football in London, Inclusive Sport & Building Community Through the Beautiful Game

    Manager Garry Brown and player Riley Marks from Leftfooters FC join The Jack Murley Sports Show to talk about one of the UK’s most established LGBTQ+ football teams. Founded in 1999, the London-based club has spent decades creating a welcoming, inclusive space for people of all abilities to enjoy football. We discuss their journeys in the game, the importance of grassroots inclusive sport, and how Leftfooters FC has built a thriving community on and off the pitch. They also share advice for anyone looking to get involved in football, and reflect on the challenges facing inclusive teams today. An honest, inspiring and community-driven conversation about making football a place where everyone belongs. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS? @leftfootersfc WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com #LGBTQInSport #QueerFootball #PrideInSport #InclusiveSport #OutInSport #CommunitySport #RepresentationMatters #SportForEveryone #FindYourTeam

    30 min

  8. Apr 22

    Aaron Rourke: Winning the WWE Evolve Championship, Representing for the LGBTQ+ Community and Proving The Haters Wrong

    Reigning WWE Evolve Champion Aaron Rourke joins The Jack Murley Sports Show to talk about his rise in professional wrestling and making history as an openly gay champion. From breaking into the industry to winning gold in WWE, Aaron shares what it takes to succeed at the highest level. We discuss representation, challenging stereotypes and what it means to be proudly LGBTQ+ in the wrestling world. Aaron also reflects on his journey so far and his dream of reaching WrestleMania, paying tribute to the women who inspired him, breaking the mould of what it means to be a success in wrestling – and his goals for the future. A powerful, inspiring and high-energy conversation with one of wrestling’s brightest rising stars, it was a pleasure to welcome Aaron to the podcast – and this episode is one of our favourite yet. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @perfectaaron1 WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com   #WWE #WWEEvolve #WrestleMania #LGBT  #AaronRourke #wrestling #pride

    30 min
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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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