The Jack Murley Sports Show

Mikey Connor: Football Referee & I Kissed A Boy Star on Authenticity, Advocacy & LGBTQ+ Visibility in Sport

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 refereeing pyramid✨ Opening up about being a gay man who loves football on national TV✨ Inspiring thousands to live authentically and embrace who they are – including the challenges that come with that. ✨ Using his platform to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in sport
Candid, inspiring, and full of heart, Mikey shares what it takes to thrive as a referee, why representation matters, and how authenticity can change lives on and off the pitch.
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Julie Charlton: Australian Para-Athlete on making the Commonwealth Games, Being Non-Binary, Understanding Their Identity and More

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 people with disabilities.
Julie’s highlights include:✨ Winning medals across multiple international competitions, including a full set at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Fiji✨ Competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham — a lifelong dream come true✨ Receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia for their services to sport and advocacy✨ Using her voice to inspire others to live authentically and embrace who they are
Passionate, inspiring, and full of heart, Julie Charlton is proof that sport can change lives — and that representation matters more than ever.
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Sam Phillips: All-American Gymnast on Authenticity in Sport, LGBTQ+ Visibility & Breaking Barriers in Sport

From the gym floor to global conversations about equality, Sam Phillips is a gymnast, activist, and leader who’s breaking barriers in sport. 🤸🏾‍♂️🌈🇺🇸
This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, the All-American gymnast joins us for an honest and inspiring conversation about life on and off the mat — from personal milestones to the importance of representation.
Sam’s story is remarkable:✨ Competing at the highest level of US gymnastics as an All-American athlete✨ Living proudly as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in sport✨ Using his platform to empower others and champion inclusion✨ Keeping his eyes on the LA 2028 Olympics as the next big dream
Articulate, passionate, and determined to make sport a space where everyone can be their authentic self, Sam is a true role model for the next generation.
If you care about sport, visibility, or powerful human stories, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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Jason Brown: Olympic Medallist, Team USA Figure Skater & LGBTQ+ Trailblazer on Life On and Off the Ice

From Olympic podiums to powerful personal truths — Jason Brown has become one of the most inspiring figures in the world of figure skating. ⛸️🌈
This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, the Olympic bronze medallist, national champion, and social media sensation joins us for a candid, joyful, and uplifting conversation about life on and off the ice.
Jason’s story is remarkable:✨ Skating before the age of four✨ Winning national medals as a teenager✨ Representing Team USA at two different Olympic Games✨ Taking bronze in Sochi 2014 and hitting a personal best in Beijing 2022✨ Coming out as gay in a heartfelt post that inspired thousands around the world
In this gem of an episode, Jason opens up about the highs of competition, the importance of authenticity, and why pride belongs on the podium as much as medals.
If you love sport, figure skating, or powerful stories of representation, this conversation will leave you moved and inspired.
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Summer Recap 2025: Thomas Beattie, Katie-George Dunleavy, Davis Atkin and Other LGBTQ+ Sports Stars on Pride, Performance and Authenticity

From Paralympic podiums to NFL sidelines, this summer on The Jack Murley Sports Show has been filled with inspiring LGBTQ+ sporting stories worth celebrating. 
In this special episode, we pause, reflect, and shine a spotlight on some of the incredible guests who’ve joined us over the past few weeks — voices breaking barriers and championing authenticity in sport.
In this bumper podcast, you’ll hear from: ✨ Kev Maxen – the trailblazing NFL coach who came out as gay in America’s Game✨ Katie-George Dunleavy – the Irish Paralympic legend on making her mark on the global stage✨ Davis Atkin – the Australian hockey star on allyship, courage, and inspiring others✨ Caz Simone – the coach and content-creator embracing their gender identity in the British game✨ Thomas Beattie – the inspirational pro footballer on coming to terms with his sexuality and bringing visibility to the beautiful game✨ Kirsty Gilmour – the triple Olympian bringing LGBTQ+ visibility to badminton worldwide
It’s a globe-trotting journey through some of sport’s most powerful, emotional, and uplifting stories — and a reminder that representation matters just as much as medals and match wins.
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Live at Football Pride 2025: Josh Cavallo and other LGBTQ+ Trailblazers on Inclusion in the Beautiful Game

From historic stages to history-making voices — this is the biggest episode we’ve ever done of The Jack Murley Sports Show. 🌈⚽✨
Recorded live at the iconic Y Theatre in Leicester as part of Football Pride 2025 — the UK’s biggest celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion in football — this special episode brings together a panel of trailblazers shaping the game today:
Josh Cavallo — the Australian superstar who made history by coming out in 2021 🇦🇺⚽
Hugo Scheckter — elite player care expert with experience at Southampton, West Ham and Brentford 🏟️
El Finneran — AFC Sudbury footballer and UEFA coach championing change from the grassroots up 🙌
Dr Beth Burgess — researcher exploring sexuality, gender and the beautiful game 🎓⚽
Together, we cover it all — from the importance of visibility and allyship, to hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, to why football must be a sport where everyone belongs.
It’s powerful, thought-provoking, joyful, and one of the most inspiring conversations we’ve ever hosted. If you care about football, inclusion, or the LGBTQ+ community in sport, this is an episode you can’t miss.
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Seamus Derbyshire: British 400M Hurdles Star on his Epic 2025 and Embracing Authenticity as a Queer Athlete

From smashing personal bests to stepping onto the global stage — Seamus Derbyshire is one of the brightest rising stars in British athletics.
In 2025 alone, the 25-year-old has:
Clocked 48.47s in the 400m hurdles — the sixth-fastest time ever by a UK runner
Won bronze at the British Championships
Represented Team GB in the 4x400m relay at the European Indoors
Hitting the qualification time for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 🌍🏅
But there’s more to Seamus than medals and times. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, he joins us on The Jack Murley Sports Show for the first time to talk openly about life off the track — from the importance of authenticity to the joy of being yourself in sport. 🌈
Seamus talks about his journey as a gay man, finding acceptance in athletics, how being himself has led to him having the year of his life on the track – and so much more besides!
It’s a powerful, uplifting conversation with one of athletics’ most exciting young talents — and a reminder that being true to yourself is the ultimate victory.
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London Titans: LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Football for Everyone & Breaking Barriers in Sport

From grassroots pitches to international tournaments — the London Titans have become one of the UK’s most inspiring and inclusive football clubs, breaking down barriers and proving the beautiful game is for everyone. ⚽🌈
Winners of Sports Team of the Year at the Gaydio Pride Awards, the Titans recently took a whole load of players to France to compete at EuroGames Lyon, continuing their mission to get LGBTQ+ people into sport and celebrate diversity on and off the pitch.
In this episode, Aaron Spencer and Ollie James-Parr join The Jack Murley Sports Show to share:
Their personal journeys into football
How the Titans grew into a multi-award-winning inclusive club
Why representation matters in football and wider sport
Their favourite moments in a Titans shirt 🏆
Whether you’re a football fanatic, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or simply love stories of teamwork, resilience, and inclusion, this conversation will leave you inspired — and maybe ready to lace up your boots.
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Paul Poirier: Olympic Ice Dancer on Pride, Representation & Championing LGBTQ+ Voices in Sport

From Olympic ice to inspiring change — Paul Poirier returns to The Jack Murley Sports Show for an honest, joyful, and deeply inspiring conversation about life on and off the rink. ❄️🏅
A multiple-time Olympian and two-time world silver medallist medallist, Paul is one of Canada’s most celebrated ice dancers — but his impact extends far beyond the sport. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, he’s become a global role model, using his platform to champion representation, inclusion, and queer voices in sport. 🌈
In this episode, Paul opens up about:
His journey from local rinks to the Olympic stage
Balancing artistry, athleticism, and personal authenticity
The importance of visibility for LGBTQ+ athletes
His recent engagement and what it means to celebrate love openly 💍
Whether you’re a sports fan, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, or simply someone who loves powerful human stories, this episode will leave you inspired.
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Thomas Beattie: One of Football’s First Openly Gay Male Players on Coming Out, Inspiring Others and His Legacy In The Game

In a way, Thomas Beattie’s story feels like it’s from another era.
Just five short years ago, the former Hull City academy player opened up to the world about the fact that he happens to be gay – and, in doing so, became an inspiration for many other LGBTQ+ footballers who weren’t yet out in the beautiful game.
Josh Cavallo, Jake Daniels, Zander Murray – they’ve all cited Thomas as someone they’ve looked up to when it came to their decision to share their sexuality with the world, so it’s high-time that the man himself came back to the podcast to join us for a chat.
And this is an astonishing chat with a genuine trailblazer in the game – about why he never fit the archetype of life as a traditional footballer, about finding his truth and sharing it, about his desire to help others, and why he’s proud of the difference he’s made.
It’s a cracking chat with a man who has made an astonishing difference in the beautiful game, and we’re so glad you’re with us for it today.
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