The Jack Murley Sports Show

By 2030, the ambition is for there to be no new HIV transmissions in the UK. It’s an ambitious goal – and one that the Terrence Higgins Trust is working tirelessly to achieve.

At the heart of that mission is Richard Angell, Chief Executive of one of the UK’s leading HIV and LGBTQ+ charities.

With a background in campaigning and policy, Richard has spent years working to challenge discrimination and improve the lives of people living with HIV. During his time at the Terrence Higgins Trust, he has helped drive campaigns that contributed to major changes, including lifting restrictions on people living with HIV serving in the UK military and changing blood donation rules for men who have sex with men.

But what does it take to lead an organisation at the forefront of HIV prevention, LGBTQ+ equality and public health? And how close is the UK to achieving the ambition of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030?

On this episode of Off The Pitch with Jack Murley, Richard joins Jack to discuss his journey into LGBTQ+ campaigning, his personal experiences as a member of the queer community, and how those experiences helped shape his work.

We explore the work of the Terrence Higgins Trust, the importance of HIV testing, prevention and education, the fight against stigma and discrimination, and the policies and support needed to help end new HIV transmissions.

Richard also reflects on the personal and professional challenges of leading a major LGBTQ+ charity, the progress made in the fight against HIV, and the work that still lies ahead.

From HIV prevention and public health to LGBTQ+ rights, activism and equality, this is a conversation about the people working to create a better future for the community.

Off The Pitch with Jack Murley is a weekly LGBTQ+ podcast celebrating the people, stories and organisations making a difference beyond the world of sport.

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“This one feels like it’s for everyone.”

Those were the words of Luke Strong after the trampoline gymnast became British champion for the sixth time – a remarkable achievement that completed one of the most inspiring comeback stories in British sport.

A world and European medallist, Luke has enjoyed an extraordinary career in trampoline gymnastics. But his latest British title, won fifteen years after he first claimed the championship as a seventeen-year-old, means more than another medal.

After multiple surgeries and significant mental health challenges, Luke faced some of the toughest moments of his sporting career. At times, the obstacles in his path left him questioning whether continuing in the sport was worth it.

To return to competition was an achievement in itself. To become British champion again was something truly special - and now, Luke is off to the World Championships! 

On this episode of The Jack Murley Sports Show, Luke joins Jack for an honest and inspiring conversation about his return to elite gymnastics, the setbacks he has overcome, and the determination it took to reach the top of British trampoline gymnastics once again.

Luke also returns to the podcast six years after first sharing his story about his sexuality and being part of the LGBTQ+ community. We reflect on his journey, the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in sport, and what it means to be able to compete and live authentically.

From world and European medals to injury, mental health challenges and an extraordinary sixth British title, this is a conversation about resilience, identity, perseverance and the power of believing that your story isn't over.

Sometimes, sporting fairytales really do come true.

The Jack Murley Sports Show is the world's leading LGBTQ+ sports podcast celebrating queer athletes, sporting achievement and the people helping make sport more inclusive.

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Meet Oscar Davies – the UK’s first publicly recognised non-binary barrister, and a trailblazer working at the intersection of law, LGBTQ+ rights and human rights.

Before discovering the law, music captured Oscar’s heart. But with a love of language, a strong moral compass and a passion for justice, they found their calling at the Bar – where their work now focuses on discrimination, gender identity and human rights.

Oscar has become a familiar face on social media, sharing insights into trans rights, discrimination and the legal knowledge people need to understand and assert their rights. Their work helps make complex legal issues more accessible, empowering people to better understand their options when they believe they have experienced discrimination.

With a book about these issues due to be published next year, Oscar is continuing to use their platform to challenge misconceptions, explain the law and advocate for LGBTQ+ people at a time when questions around gender identity and equality remain firmly in the public conversation.

On this episode of Off The Pitch with Jack Murley, Oscar joins Jack to discuss their journey into the legal profession, the process of writing their forthcoming book, and why helping people understand their legal rights is so important.

We explore LGBTQ+ rights, trans rights, discrimination, gender identity, human rights law and the role that education and advocacy can play in creating a fairer society.

It’s a thoughtful and timely conversation about justice, identity, equality and the importance of knowing your rights – with a non-binary legal trailblazer dedicated to making the law more accessible.

Off The Pitch with Jack Murley is a weekly LGBTQ+ podcast celebrating the people, stories and voices making a difference across society.

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When it comes to making rugby more inclusive, few people are more committed to the cause than Grant Skene.

A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in rugby, Grant is a key member of Aberdeen Taexali, the LGBTQ+ rugby club helping to create a welcoming environment for queer players in Scotland.

With the club going from strength to strength, Grant returns to The Jack Murley Sports Show to talk about its growth, his own journey in rugby, and the people working to make inclusion a core value of the sport.

As one of the UK's prominent openly gay rugby players, Grant has played an important role in challenging stereotypes, increasing LGBTQ+ visibility and showing that rugby can be a sport where everyone belongs.

In this episode, we discuss the development of Aberdeen Taexali, the importance of LGBTQ+ rugby clubs, and the role that inclusive teams can play in helping people find confidence, friendship and community through sport.

Grant also reflects on his own experiences on the pitch, the memorable moments that have shaped his rugby journey, and why continuing to challenge outdated attitudes matters if the game is to become more welcoming for everyone.

From grassroots rugby in Aberdeen to the wider fight for LGBTQ+ inclusion across the UK, this is a conversation about belonging, representation and the power of sport to bring people together.

The Jack Murley Sports Show is an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast celebrating queer athletes, inclusive sporting communities and the people changing the game for the better.

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Rosie Jones is well on her way to becoming a national treasure – and, if we’re honest, she’s basically there already.

The award-winning comedian, writer and author has become one of the most recognisable faces in British comedy, touring across the UK and appearing on some of the country’s biggest comedy shows, including Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo and 8 Out of 10 Cats.

But there is much more to Rosie Jones than her comedy career.

She is the author of a series of award-winning children’s books and founded the Rosie Jones Foundation, which works to empower people with cerebral palsy in the UK and around the world.

Rosie is also an ambassador for the National Year of Reading, a collaboration between the Department for Education and the National Literacy Trust designed to encourage children and adults to discover the joy and benefits of reading.

As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Rosie is also a passionate advocate for representation, visibility and inclusion – using her platform to champion LGBTQ+ people and challenge assumptions around disability, sexuality and identity.

On this episode of Off The Pitch with Jack Murley, Rosie joins Jack for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, LGBTQ+ representation, disability, writing, books, advocacy and the importance of being able to see yourself reflected in the world around you.

From making audiences laugh to empowering people with cerebral palsy and championing LGBTQ+ visibility, Rosie Jones is using her voice in some pretty remarkable ways.

It’s a conversation about comedy, identity, representation, disability, LGBTQ+ life and finding the confidence to be yourself – and we’re delighted to welcome one of the UK’s most brilliant comedians to Off The Pitch.

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Daniel Jervis is back on The Jack Murley Sports Show – and if you know the podcast, you’ll know that’s very good news indeed.

The double Olympian, elite swimmer, Channel swimmer, broadcaster and LGBTQ+ advocate first joined the show several years ago, choosing The Jack Murley Sports Show as the place to speak publicly about his sexuality for the first time.

Since then, Dan has returned to the podcast to announce his retirement from competitive swimming and for a number of special episodes – and now he’s back to talk about everything he’s been up to since his last appearance.

And, unsurprisingly, he hasn’t exactly been taking things easy.

Since stepping away from competitive swimming, Dan has broken an English record for a relay swim across the English Channel – a record that had stood for more than three decades. He’s also appeared on a special episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, giving listeners the chance to see the Olympic swimmer in a very different light.

We also talk about Dan’s transition into broadcasting, life after elite sport, his LGBTQ+ journey and why visibility and representation continue to matter so much.

From the Olympic Games to the English Channel, from swimming pools to RuPaul’s Drag Race, this is a conversation that covers an extraordinary amount of ground.

But at its heart, it’s another chance to catch up with one of the nicest men in sport – and someone who has become a brilliant ambassador for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Jack Murley Sports Show is an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast celebrating queer athletes, LGBTQ+ stories and the people working to make sport more inclusive.

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To say that Damian Barr has many strings to his bow would be an understatement of dramatic proportions.

Maggie and Me – his memoir about coming out in the time of Thatcher – was lauded by the Sunday Times and adapted for the stage by the National Theatre of Scotland, while The Two Roberts has been called ‘an unflinching portrait of love and talent’ by Graham Norton.

As an activist and campaigner, Damian supports countless organisations dedicated to creativity, culture and getting people into reading – and as an Ambassador for Stonewall, he worked tirelessly to support the LGBTQ+ community.

So, it’s a pleasure to have Damian here on Off The Pitch – our weekly show that spotlights amazing members of the LGBTQ+ community doing incredible things around the world – and there’s so much to fit in to this chat that we know you’re going to love.

Author, activist, campaigner, cultural ambassador – it’s all in this episode, and we’re really glad that Damian has joined us for it.

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What does it mean to be an LGBTQ+ athlete competing at the Olympics or Paralympics?

On this special episode of The Jack Murley Sports Show, we head into the archives to revisit some of our most memorable conversations with LGBTQ+ Olympians and Paralympians – athletes who have not only achieved extraordinary things in elite sport, but have also helped create greater visibility and representation for the queer community on sport’s biggest stage.

There has never been greater visibility of LGBTQ+ athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the athletes featured in this episode have played an important part in helping LGBTQ+ people feel seen, represented and welcome in sport.

From Olympic history-makers to medal-winning Paralympians, we revisit conversations with:

🥈 Ji Wallace – the Australian trampoline gymnast who made history at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

🥌 Bruce Mouat – the Olympic curling medallist who talks about the importance of the support he receives from his partner, Craig.

🛶 Emma Wiggs – the hugely successful Paralympic canoeist reflecting on her remarkable medal-winning career.

⛸️ Paul Poirier – the Canadian figure skater discussing his journey towards becoming an Olympic medallist.

🥋 Jack Woolley – the Irish taekwondo athlete sharing the most challenging and rewarding parts of his Olympic experiences.

These are conversations about much more than sporting achievement. Each athlete opens up about their lives both inside and outside sport, sharing personal stories about identity, relationships, visibility, representation and what it means to compete at the highest level as an LGBTQ+ athlete.

From the Olympics to the Paralympics, these queer athletes are helping to create a legacy that reaches far beyond the medals – inspiring LGBTQ+ people around the world to believe that there is a place for them in sport.

The Jack Murley Sports Show is an award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast celebrating the people and stories making sport more inclusive, one conversation at a time.

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What happens when you create a space where LGBTQ+ people can be completely themselves?

For Aubrey Crawley, the answer is the West London Queer Project – a not-for-profit organisation creating safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for queer people to connect, build community and thrive.

Founded by Aubrey, the West London Queer Project brings LGBTQ+ people together through everything from yoga and football to film clubs, social events and much more. But behind all of those activities is a bigger mission: creating genuine community, connection, belonging and a place where queer people can be their authentic selves.

On this episode of Off The Pitch with Jack Murley, Aubrey talks about why he founded the West London Queer Project, how the organisation has developed, and why LGBTQ+ community spaces remain so important in 2026.

We discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ safe spaces, queer community, authenticity and belonging, as well as the challenges of advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion and social change in an increasingly polarised world.

Aubrey also shares his thoughts on what comes next for the West London Queer Project – and why creating opportunities for LGBTQ+ people to meet, connect and support one another can make such a difference.

Off The Pitch with Jack Murley is a weekly LGBTQ+ podcast celebrating the people, stories and organisations making a difference beyond the world of sport.

If you're interested in LGBTQ+ community, queer culture, inclusion, activism, safe spaces and the people helping create a more welcoming world, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Three years ago, Michael O'Donnell made a massive move in Australian sport.

In an interview on Australian television, Michael became one of the first male Aussie Rules footballer to publicly speak about being gay – and helped push open the door for greater LGBTQ+ visibility in the game. 🏳️‍🌈🏉

On this episode of The Jack Murley Sports Show, Michael joins Jack to talk about his journey in Australian Rules football, what it was like to share his story with the world on Four Corners, and the impact that being an openly gay athlete has had on his life and career.

Michael also reflects on the reaction to his story, and what has changed — and what still needs to change — for LGBTQ+ people in sport.

From coming out as a gay footballer to becoming an advocate for inclusion and visibility, Michael O’Donnell has played an important role in changing the conversation around LGBTQ+ athletes in Australian Rules football.

It’s an honest, thoughtful and uplifting conversation about identity, courage, belonging and the power of being able to see people like yourself represented in sport.

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