LGBT FC

Daisy and Luke are celebrating an LAFC derby win and here to remind y'all to be an ally. So this episode features two LAFC podcast hosts - JR Lebert (@lafc_thescarf on Insta and Twitter) and Travis Helwig (@travishelwig on Insta and Twitter) - who themselves are straight allies to the LGBTQ+ community.There's lots to recap at the start of the show, including cool news from overseas and announcing the winner of LGBT FC's first-ever Sexiest Men's Footballer March Madness Tourney.At 15' the Day in Gay brings some ups and downs - some anti-LGBTQ+ bills dying and others rising from the dead - followed by a sweet story from the south of Spain, an unexpected story out of the women's NCAA tourney, and a big surprise from professional women's basketball.Then it's time to hear from our allies. First, at 21'30", JR Lebert, host of Defenders of the Banc (@defendthebanc on Insta and Twitter), shares about being a teacher and organizer of youth soccer leagues. And then at 48'30" Travis Helwig, host of Happy Foot Sad Foot (@happyfootsadfoot on Insta and @hafosafo on  Twitter), talks about creating community and turns the tables on our hosts.Remember: Be an ally. And have a gay day!

Daisy and Luke are back! And to kick things off they recap what has been a difficult beginning to the regular season for both LAFC and ACFC. Then they share about LGBT FC's first-ever Sexiest Men's Footballer March Madness Tourney.At 14'30", the Day in Gay covers a lot of territory, including Transgender Day of Visibility, LGBTQ+ students especially vulnerable in states passing laws going after them, a story out of the USWNT, striking numbers of Gen Z'ers who identify as LGBTQ+, an LAFC story to watch, and exciting news involving an out player in the men's game.Stick around to the end for words of wisdom from Daisy, with the mic drop. And have a gay day!

We are rolling into 2024 with North Carolina FC midfielder and, more importantly, the only currently out men's footballer in North America, Collin Martin!First, Bryant joins as guest co-host as we recap the first couple weeks of LAFC's MLS season and a big win for the US Women's National Team. Then at 10' we have a Day in Gay that brings some welcome news from across the country, an update on the tragic death of Nex Benedict, a big result for Jakub Jankto, and then queerness representing at the inaugural women's CONCACAF Gold Cup Final.Then at 18' we welcome Collin (Insta @cm7md and on Twitter/X @martcw12). He shares about his big coming out in 2018 while at Minnesota United, making him the only openly gay active men's footballer at the time, and also offers his thoughts on why more players aren't out and what it will take for a more LGBTQ+ supportive environment in the beautiful game. Oh, and you won't want to miss his answers to our two most important questions for all our guests. Thank you so much to Collin for joining LGBT FC.Have a gay day!

Are you ready for some football? Daisy and Luke are joined in studio by our local guests, Reuben and James, and we're getting hyped for LAFC's 2024 season which is just days away. LAFC have made a number of new signings, including an LAFC original who is returning to LA. Also, Pride Republic will be hosting a happy hour a couple days before we all go to BMO to cheer on the black and gold - and you're invited!At 9', the Day in Gay starts with updates on legislative battles ramping up across the country and then a tragic story out of Oklahoma. Then we find out the latest on the Mexican national football federation and that homophobic chant, a cool new film about the American Samoa football team, another nation legalizing same-sex marriage, and the first-ever *LAFC* "Day in Gay" story.Then at 17', Reuben (@roobsmcgee on Instagram) and James (@terraplanner on Instagram), supporters of LAFC and members of Pride Republic, share with us how they came to the beautiful game, found each other, and hope to see more LGBTQ+ visibility in the beautiful game.2024 is underway and, as Daisy says, "LET'S GO." Have a gay day!

LGBT FC is 50 episodes young! Daisy and Luke are excited to celebrate this milestone with you, and with many of our past guests who offer their thoughts on this episode for how the work continues for increasing visibility and support for the LGBTQ+ community in the beautiful game.At 4' the Day in Gay updates on another series of state bills targeting LGBTQ+ people across the US, and then a story out of Spanish women's soccer and English men's soccer before some interesting news coming out of Greece.Then 13' Daisy and Luke hear from many of our past guests and reflect on getting to 50, and what lies ahead for LGBT FC.Have a Gay Day!

It's 2024, and Daisy and Luke are together again! MLS may be taking a break, but LGBT FC is coming in hot to kick off the new year.At 11' the Day in Gay kicks off with news of more proposed bils - yes, more - going after LGBTQ+ people and transgender people in particular. After that there's news of a possible new gay player in the English Football League, and then it's time to celebrate another country where same-sex marriage is now legal!Then LGBT FC welcomes two transgender athletes to share their stores - one who's currently training in several sports and the other who has retired from competing.First, at 19'15", Mack Beggs (@mack.beggs on Insta), who is featured in HBO and Hulu's "Changing the Game" (@changinggamedoc on Insta), shares about growing up an athlete while also discovering himself and what we need to be doing now to uplift more transgender and intersex athletes. And at 42'30" LGBT FC's first-ever anonymous guest shares some of his story playing sports on the boys teams as a kid and then transitioning as an adult and getting a new lease on life.We love our LGBTQ+ familia, and that includes all our trans familia. Have a gay day!

Bryant and Luke are back on the road and bring you this special first episode of 2024 from the United Kingdom. What's more fun than going to an English football match? How about going to four of them in four days? Including Crystal Palace, Tottenham, West Ham, and Wrexham. And for this episode we have interviews with three supporters about their love of their respective sides.But first, at 12' the Day in Gay starts with some sad news of the recent passing of a gay sportscaster. Then there's a story from the NHL and a team's efforts to flout the league's ridiculous rules, the possibility of a group of footballers coming out later this year, and a well-earned retirement.Then at 17'30", Josh Dodd (@jsl_1994 on Insta and @JSL1994 on Twitter), supporter of West Ham United and member of the Pride of Irons, shares what it has been like coming out in 2023. At 29'30", Sophie Thorpe (@SophieHThorpe on Insta and @SophieThorpe on Twitter), supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs and member of the Proud Lilywhites, tells how a single moment in her childhood changed things forever. And at 43'30", Steve Lloyd (@DragonChatWxmFC on Twitter), supporter of Wrexham AFC and founder of the Proud Dragons, reflects on a lifetime love of his home side, how the recent takeover has changed things, and the work that still remains to be done.Happy New Year, LGBT FC family! We are delighted to be with you to kick off 2024 and hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did bringing it to you. Have a gay day!

And just like that it's all over. LAFC have fallen in the MLS Cup Final to a better Columbus Crew side, and end the season with disappointment. So, what better way to bring everyone's spirits up than to have an all-star crew of Bryant, Daisy, Elia, and Luke to go through it all?The Day In Gay (16'30") previews new legislation coming up in Missouri, stories from the UK's Rainbow Laces campaign, and a new ESPN profile of out international Croatian footballer Jakub Jankto.And then at 31'30" the team offer their reflections on a remarkable run from LAFC, not just in 2023 but since they first took the pitch in 2018, including some things everyone hopes to see in the 2024 season, which is quite literally just around the corner.Have a Gay (Holi)Day!

LGBT FC joins our LAFC podcast family for one pod to rule them all, previewing the MLS Cup Final, as the black and gold travel to Columbus after besting Houston in the Western Conference Final.LGBT FC's Luke (Twitter and Instagram) moderates a panel including folks from Dale Black and Gold (Twitter and Instagram), Defenders of the Banc (Twitter and Instagram), FCFC Pod (Twitter and Instagram), Happy Foot Sad Foot (Twitter and Instagram), Heart of LAFC (Twitter and Instagram), Season Pass (Twitter and Instagram), Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Twitter and Instagram), and Voices of the Black and Gold (Twitter and Instagram). We break down the 2023 season, share our favorite moments, and then look ahead to the MLS Cup Final.Special thank you to Darren Miller with Happy Foot Sad Foot for running tech on the show.Let's go LAFC!

LAFC eked out a big win in hostile fake turf territory and are moving on in the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs and will now return to LA to host the Western Conference Finals! Bryant is back in studio with Luke as they recap the Black and Gold's big road victory and what remains to be done.At 13', the Day in Gay has stories from across both ponds - out of England and Australia - with updates on two of the only out players in the men's game who recently shared public remarks that have made some news. And after those stories it's time to celebrate a new LGBTQ+ sports watering hole in LA.Then at 22'30" Bryant and Luke offer some reflections on the past year and things they're grateful for, including notable stories, guests, and unexpected experiences.We thank you for being a part of our chosen family. Have a gay day!

 LAFC's next playoff match is set, and Daisy and Luke share all the latest, why they're anxious about the squad's chances, and what they hope will happen next.Then at 7'30" the Day in Gay shares good results from the recent US elections, an awesome depiction of family from Wrexham, a big engagement announcement, reflections on Transgender Awareness Week, and a superstar comedian's story of raising a transgender child.Then at 18'30" we welcome Perla Landeros (@_diablitx_ Instagram), supporter of the Galaxy and Angel City FC. They share about growing up in Boyle Heights, being a young queer footballer, and discovering supporters group culture.The holidays are knocking on the door and we hope you are able to spend them with family, whether biological or chosen. Have a gay day!

The Los Angeles Football Club are moving on in the playoffs, and so we keep on keeping on. Daisy and Luke are joined in studio by our local guest this episode, which includes a special one-year anniversary for LAFC and a historic National Womens Soccer League Final.At 12', the Day in Gay starts with an update from the National Hockey League and its Pride tape debacle, a weird LGBTQ+ obsession in DC, the return of the Gay Games, FIFA being FIFA, and LGBTQ+ solidarity in Africa.Then at 27'30", Miguel Lopez (@emlo on Instagram and @miglo on Twitter), supporter of the Seattle Sounders and member of Emerald City Supporters, shares about bringing his whole self to the classroom, where he is a teacher, and the stands, where he is a capo. At 50'30" our local guest, Brian Davis (@leftybrian on Insta and @briandavis on Twitter), supporter of LAFC and member of the Pride Republic, reflects on his coming out and why visibility in the stands is so important.It's playoff season, and LAFC are keeping on. Have a gay day!

The regular seasons are over, and there's lots to share on LAFC and Angel City FC. Daisy and Luke give you the rundown on all the latest, including why LAFC need to exact revenge on Vancouver on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.Then at 14'30" our Day in Gay brings some interesting news out of Italy, more reactions to the NHL's recent "clarification" on Pride tape, LGBTQ+ stories from Gaza, a newly-out transgender NBA referee, and another first for the only out men's international footballer.Then at 27' we welcome Pauline and Cecilio (@ninis8 and @entsman on Instagram), supporters of LAFC and Angel City FC. They offer interesting insights as parents raising a child who they bring to all the games at BMO stadium, and how they want to make sure that all young folks feel welcome.Before we know it, the playoffs will be done and we'll be off until the new year, so let's enjoy the moment. Have a gay day!

Daisy and Luke are back and celebrating National Coming Out Day! Oh, yeah, and also here comes the postseason for LAFC (and hopefully for Angel City FC too).To start, we recap the latest for our teams, including Daisy's Away Days travels. Then at 12'30" our Day in Gay brings news from the NHL, a certain former British footballer, will drag bans be banned(?), and Daisy and Luke sharing stories in honor of National Coming Out Day (October 11).Then at 34' we welcome Amanda Oliver (@amandao67 on Instagram), supporter of the Vancouver Whitecaps and Newcastle United. Amanda brings the heat and drops some truth, and you won't want to miss this one.LAFC have only one regular season game left - up at Vancouver - and it's time to see how far the Black and Gold can go in their fifth playoffs ever. Have a gay day!

Daisy and Luke are reunited in Los Angeles! And just in time, too, as there are just a few matches left for LAFC and Angel City FC to make or break the 2023 season.There's a lot to recap and cover from our local squads to start, including some reflections on Luke's overseas trip and awesome guests, and LAFC's big final match versus Galaxy and the return of Max Crepeau. At 18', our Day in Gay brings news of another actress coming out, another unpleasant court ruling affecting the LGBTQ+ community, national HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and shouting out a trailblazer on her well-earned retirement.Then at 27' we get to hear from our guest, Christopher Guerrero (@christopher1127 on Twitter and Instagram), supporter of LAFC and member of Pride Republic, who shares about coming to the beautiful game as a supporter and coming to LAFC through friends and what it means for him.This is it - just a few weeks left in the season - and we're ready for it and hope you are too. Have a gay day!

Bryant + Luke are back with another episode from overseas. To start, they offer some thoughts on the state of LAFC and Angel City FC, as well as the goings on with the Spanish FA and the Women's National Team after their big World Cup win.At 7'15", our Day in Gay covers a local (SoCal) action that impacts transgender youth, an incident at a recent SEC college football game, a big retirement from the NFL, and remembrance of a gay hero from 9/11/01 who helped stop a plane from being crashed into the US capitol. Then, at  16' we welcome our guest, Emilio Castellar (@milocastellar on Twitter and Instagram), supporter of Atleti Madrid, who has some interesting insights as a former semi-professional player who came out while he was playing, and who also gives his thoughts on the recent Spanish FA imbroglio.NOTE: Audio quality is slightly improved but still not great on the road. We will be back in LA and in studio starting with our next episode.Have a gay day!

Bryant + Luke bring you this special edition of LGBT FC from overseas, as we visit the Netherlands and learn about the experiences of LGBTQ supporters of two top teams in the Dutch Eredivisie.To start, we offer some reflections on our experiences at Feyenoord's Kuip and Ajax's Johan Cruijff ArenA. At 16' we welcome our first guest, Chantal van der Putten (@cmvanderputten on Insta and Twitter), who is a Board member of the Roze Kameraden (@rozekameraden on Insta and Twitter), reflects on that group's first two years of existence. And then at 30' Diana van den Born (@dianavandenborn on Twitter) shares about the state of the game in the Netherlands and what she hopes to see happen to make it better.NOTE: We apologize for audio quality, which was tough to do on the road. That said, we do offer some in-game sounds to give you a flavor of what it was like watching a couple games live in one of the world's more soccer-crazy places. Have a gay day!

It's a husbands episode, as Bryant joins Luke as a super sub for Daisy. We recap some recent results with Angel City FC and LAFC, including the black and gold's second collapse at the Rose Bowl in the past month (the stadium is cursed). And Bryant coins a new name for the Leagues Cup final between Nashville and Inter Miami: The "Lemonade Derby."The Women's World Cup Final is set, and we offer some final thoughts on the run up to the tournament's closing weekend and the reactions to the US Women's National Team's early exit.Then at 15' in, our Day in Gay is all about the LGBTQ+ representation on the small screen, from La Casa de Los Famosos, to Heartstopper, to Let's Make a Deal, to Ted Lasso. And we wrap it up with a couple more notes from the big tournament in Australia and New Zealand.Have a gay day!

The beautiful game just keeps getting more amazing in New Zealand and Australia, and we're celebrating old and also newfound loves of teams competing for the big prize.Daisy and Luke are joined in studio by one of their guests, Lauren Guillen (@lo.guillen on Insta), as we recap some of the amazing firsts at this Women's World Cup. At 10'45" our Day in Gay brings news of just how LGBTQ this World Cup very much is, an update to the Canadian Women's Team's compensation negotiations, news from England about a diver making a comeback in 2024, and a rainbow hairdo that is all the talk of the town.Then at 19' we are joined by Bart Keeler (@bartimusprime19 on Insta and Twitter), who is at the World Cup to support the US Women's National Team as they try to be the first nation ever to get three straight World Cups. And then at 49' Lauren shares about her delight in supporting the Philippines Women's National Team and Angel City FC.This World Cup is unforgettable, and we love getting to share in it with you. Have a gay day!

It's time to turn our attention to the beautiful game being played in New Zealand and Australia, as the Women's World Cup gets underway!At 13' our Day in Gay brings you stories out of New Zealand (featuring Angel City FC's own Ali Riley), Belgium, Canada, and Florida - yes, Florida. So much going on, with a major milestone for men's professional sports in the US, a newlywed couple, a new opportunity for up and coming young trans soccer players, and rainbow fingernails.Then at 19' we welcome our first guest, Olivia Stack (@oliviastack1998 on Insta and @oliviastack100 on Twitter), who is in Australia to support the Irish Women's National Team on their historic first-ever appearance at the World Cup. And then at 43' Jolanda van Gool (@jolandavangool on Twitter) gives us the lowdown on being part of the Orange Army and backing the Oranje Leuwillen.This was so much fun to put together, and we hope you love listening to it as much as we did making it for you. Have a gay day!