The Jack Murley Sports Show

To say Dan Rogerson is passionate about tennis would be an understatement. As a founding member of Pride in Tennis and the person behind the Geordie Grand Slammers – the only LGBTQ+ tennis club in the North-East of England – Dan is working to make tennis a sport where everyone feels welcome, included and able to be themselves. But his work goes far beyond the tennis court. Dan also presents All Out Sport on Pride Radio and holds a PhD in Psychology, with a specific focus on transgender inclusion in sport. Through his work in grassroots tennis, broadcasting and research, he is helping to open up important conversations about LGBTQ+ visibility, belonging and equality in sport. On this episode of The Jack Murley Sports Show, Dan joins us to talk about his passion for tennis, the story behind the Geordie Grand Slammers, and his work to make the sport more inclusive for LGBTQ+ players. We discuss his own experiences as an LGBTQ+ person in sport, the importance of creating welcoming sporting communities, and how clubs can help people feel comfortable being themselves. Dan also shares insights from his academic research into transgender inclusion in sport, alongside his experiences as a broadcaster championing LGBTQ+ stories. From grassroots tennis and LGBTQ+ sports clubs to psychology, broadcasting and inclusion, this is a wide-ranging conversation about making sport a place where everybody belongs. Whether you're a tennis fan, an LGBTQ+ athlete, involved in grassroots sport or passionate about equality and inclusion, this is an episode worth listening to. The Jack Murley Sports Show is an LGBTQ+ sports podcast celebrating queer athletes, inclusive sporting communities and the people making sport better for everyone. 🎧 Listen now to Dan Rogerson on The Jack Murley Sports Show. Find the Geordie Grand Slammers: 🎾 @ggstennis Get in touch with the podcast: 📱 @jack_murley 📩 [email protected] #DanRogerson #GeordieGrandSlammers #LGBTQTennis #LGBTQSport #TransInclusion #InclusiveSport #Tennis #TheJackMurleySportsShow

If you’re an early riser in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ll recognise Peter Ruddick from your morning television. As part of the presenting team on BBC Breakfast, Peter helps viewers make sense of the day’s biggest business stories – while also reporting from some rather more unexpected locations, from theatres to roller-coasters and beyond. But how did Peter find his way into broadcasting? What does it take to handle the notoriously early starts of breakfast television? And what are some of the most memorable moments from his career on screen? On this episode of Off The Pitch with Jack Murley, Peter joins us for a conversation about his journey into journalism and broadcasting, life behind the scenes at one of the UK's best-known morning television programmes, and the experiences that have shaped his career. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Peter also talks about bringing his authentic self to his work, the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in the media, and what representation means in an industry that reaches millions of people every day. From memorable television moments and the realities of early-morning broadcasting to identity, authenticity and representation, this is a warm, honest and entertaining conversation with a familiar face who has plenty of stories to tell. Off The Pitch with Jack Murley is a weekly LGBTQ+ podcast celebrating the people, stories and voices making a difference across the community. 🎧 Listen now to Peter Ruddick on Off The Pitch. Find Peter Ruddick: 📱 @peterruddick Get in touch with the podcast: 📱 @jack_murley 📩 [email protected] #PeterRuddick #BBCBreakfast #LGBTQMedia #LGBTQRepresentation #Broadcasting #LGBTQPodcast #OffThePitch

At just 16 years old, Aaron Fleming was told he would never be able to exercise again following major lung surgeries. More than two decades later, he has completed Ironman events across six continents and competed at two World Championships. It’s an extraordinary sporting journey – and a powerful reminder that sometimes, the dreams that seem most impossible are the ones worth fighting for. Aaron’s journey into endurance sport began after a life-changing period of surgery and recovery. Despite being told that physical activity might no longer be possible, he went on to challenge himself in some of the toughest events in the world of triathlon, raising tens of thousands of dollars for charity along the way. On this episode of The Jack Murley Sports Show, Aaron joins us to talk about his remarkable journey in sport, the determination it has taken to compete at the highest level, and the experiences that have shaped him both as an athlete and as a person. We also explore Aaron’s journey towards living authentically as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, discussing identity, visibility and the importance of being yourself both inside and outside sport. From major lung surgeries and the road to recovery to Ironman races across six continents, this is a conversation about resilience, ambition, overcoming adversity and refusing to let other people's expectations define your future. Aaron’s story is about much more than endurance sport. It’s about finding your own path, pursuing extraordinary goals and discovering what might be possible when you refuse to give up. The Jack Murley Sports Show is an LGBTQ+ sports podcast celebrating queer athletes, inspiring sporting stories and the people making sport more inclusive. 🎧 Listen now to Aaron Fleming on The Jack Murley Sports Show. Find Aaron Fleming: 📱 @aaronflemingnz Get in touch with the podcast: 📱 @jack_murley 📩 [email protected] #AaronFleming #IronmanTriathlon #EnduranceSport #LGBTQSport #Triathlon #IronmanWorldChampionship #LGBTQAthletes #TheJackMurleySportsShow

How far have we really come in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality – and what can the stories of the past teach us about the world we live in today? Hugh Sheehan is a composer, writer, producer and the creator behind Criminally Queer, the award-winning podcast series exploring the story of the Bolton 7 – seven gay men who were arrested and charged under laws used to persecute the LGBTQ+ community. The series received praise from publications including The Sunday Times and The Guardian for its powerful storytelling and exploration of a deeply significant chapter in LGBTQ+ history. But Criminally Queer is just one part of Hugh’s work. His earlier series, Lost Time, explored the experiences of LGBTQ+ people finding the freedom to live authentically, while his wider creative career spans music, writing and production. On this episode of Off The Pitch with Jack Murley, Hugh joins Jack to discuss his passion for telling LGBTQ+ stories, the making of Criminally Queer, and the importance of preserving queer history. We explore the story behind the Bolton 7, the laws and attitudes that shaped their experiences, and the lasting impact of criminalisation and discrimination on LGBTQ+ people. We also discuss Lost Time, Hugh’s creative journey and the responsibility that comes with telling stories that deserve to be heard. At its heart, this is a conversation about LGBTQ+ history, justice, identity and representation – and a reminder that understanding the past is essential to understanding how far we have come, and how far we still have to go. Off The Pitch with Jack Murley is a weekly LGBTQ+ podcast celebrating the people, stories and voices making a difference across the queer community. 🎧 Listen now to Hugh Sheehan on Off The Pitch. Find Hugh Sheehan: 📱 @hughsheehan Get in touch with the podcast: 📱 @jack_murley 📩 [email protected] #HughSheehan #CriminallyQueer #TheBolton7 #LGBTQHistory #QueerHistory #LGBTQPodcast #OffThePitch

What does it take to turn a personal passion for film-making into one of the most recognisable queer sports films of recent years? Matt Carter is the director and co-writer of In From The Side, the acclaimed LGBTQ+ rugby film telling a story of love, relationships and complicated emotions within a London rugby club. Inspired by Matt’s own experiences in the sport, the film has resonated with audiences far beyond the rugby community, becoming an important part of the conversation around LGBTQ+ representation in sport and queer cinema. On this episode of The Jack Murley Sports Show, Matt joins us to talk about the journey behind In From The Side – from the original idea and the years of hard work required to bring it to the screen, to the film’s release and the response from audiences around the world. A film-maker since childhood, Matt reflects on his long-held ambition to make movies, the experiences that inspired the story, and the challenges of creating a film that explores gay relationships, rugby culture, identity and belonging. We also discuss the enduring impact of In From The Side, why authentic LGBTQ+ stories matter in sport and cinema, and whether a sequel could ever be on the cards. From the realities of film-making to the power of queer representation, this is a fascinating conversation with the creative force behind a landmark LGBTQ+ sports film. The Jack Murley Sports Show is an LGBTQ+ sports podcast celebrating queer athletes, inclusive sporting communities and the people changing the way we see sport. 🎧 Listen now to Matt Carter on The Jack Murley Sports Show. Find Matt Carter and the film: 📱 @mattcarter1989 🎬 @infromtheside Get in touch with the podcast: 📱 @jack_murley 📩 [email protected] #InFromTheSide #MattCarter #LGBTQFilm #QueerCinema #LGBTQRugby #GayRugby #LGBTQRepresentation #TheJackMurleySportsShow