The LGBT Sport Podcast

Olympic boxing legend Nicola Adams is the one answering the questions, guests include Sarah Bern, Lauren Rowles and Dame Kelly Holmes.

They chat about dancing with a same-sex partner on Strictly, managing ADHD as an elite athlete and the pressure of defending Olympic gold.

Nicola opens up about injury setbacks, growing up in Leeds and how she found new purpose in acting after retiring from boxing.

Producer: Jennifer Nelson.

England's Red Roses Prop Sarah Bern talks to Nicola Adams about body image, coming out and inclusion.

Funny, fierce and full or heart, Sarah reflects on growing up in boys’ teams and what it's like to scrum against her girlfriend in a rugby final.

Presenter: Nicola Adams.

Trailblazing trans racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist Charlie Martin talks to Nicola Adams about her journey, from childhood to Le Mans.

They dive into identity, mental health, motorsport culture and the power of visibility.

Presenter: Nicola Adams.

Ryan Atkin, the first openly gay professional football referee, joins Nicola Adams to talk coming out, toxic masculinity and how football can be better for everyone.

Presenter: Nicola Adams.

Triple Paralympic gold medalist Lauren Rowles shares her powerful story with Nicola Adams.

From feeling shame about her disability and identity to being a champion who embraces queer love and motherhood.

Lauren and Nicola also discuss how ADHD and living authenticity has helped both their careers.

Presenter: Nicola Adams.

Dame Kelly Holmes shares her extraordinary story, from serving in the British Army under a ban on being gay, to becoming a double Olympic champion.

Speaking candidly with Nicola Adams, Dame Kelly talks about the fear of being outed, the trauma of hiding her identity and the toll it took on her mental health.

She shares her pride about the moment she finally came out publicly.

Presenter: Nicola Adams.

Taking a look at LGBTQ+ issues in sport.

Double Olympic gold medal winner Nicola Adams is joined by inspirational people from different sporting backgrounds to chat about their careers and their experiences of being in the LGBTQ plus community.

Presenter: Nicola Adams.

When it comes to the ice, Conor McDermott-Mostowy is fast – like, really fast!

A national speed-skating champion and a member of US Speedskating who has won medals across the world, the American knows all about what it takes to compete at the top-level – and how to do it while balancing his sport with a university degree.

Conor came out publicly in 2021 – and now he’s here with us on the podcast to talk more about his sporting career and his journey with his sexuality.

We talk about all sorts of things in this episode – including some of his most memorable moments from the past season, how it feels when everything is just clicking on the ice, representing Team USA, coming out, looking up to Gus Kenworthy and others – and loads, loads more.

Conor may be one of the most laid-back guys we’ve ever had on the podcast - and we love this chat, and think you will as well!

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You may well have seen Nick Ransom reporting on Sky, ITV, BBC and plenty of other outlets – covering everything from the footballing stories of Afghan refugees to LGBTQ+ representation in the media.

He’s also worked as a producer, bringing together content for events like the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Wimbledon, the Euros and more – basically, this is someone who lives and breathes sport.

It’s no real surprise that Nick ended up on telly – in fact, he basically spent his childhood banging out reports for anyone who would watch, honing the skills that would eventually take him into the industry.

And on a podcast that is all about representation, Nick is here not just to talk about being authentic as a member of the LGBTQ+ community – but also about his experiences as someone who is autistic, and who is passionate about spotlighting neurodivergent individuals on-screen as well.

So, loads to get into in this conversation with Nick – from his love of sport to his autistic experience to bringing all of his authentic self to the screen, to the stories he’s telling and championing as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week across BBC Sport!

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Big games deserve the big build – and that’s what John Reavey does when it comes to the Premier League.

The director and creative producer is responsible for some of the video packages that you’ve seen hyping a number of the beautiful game’s massive matches – including the Manchester Derby and the start of the new season.

It’s not just there that you’ll have seen his work either – from a West Ham kit launch to Anita Asante’s retirement to a documentary on out gay footballers, John has spent years combining his love of film with his love of football.

And when he’s not capturing the game on screen, he’s playing as a member of the London Titans side in the GFSN – and he’s an absolutely brilliant guest on the podcast today.

There’s loads in this episode that is absolutely fascinating – the joy of storytelling, the importance of visibility, combing sport and LGBTQ+ identity, plus how a story from John’s past inspired both an incredibly powerful short film and the next thing that he’ll be working on.

This is a cracking listen, and we really think you’re going to love it!

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