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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Whether you're passionate about nature, fascinated by science or simply love discovering new perspectives, this is a conversation unlike any other.

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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:

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.

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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.

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If you've been meaning to discover the podcast, this is the perfect episode to jump in.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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.

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