After a month away to reassess and regroup. WE. ARE. BACK!!!!! Our host Karleigh Webb is rested and ready for TDoV was special report to tell some stories from voices in sports you may not have heard of Julie Ann Curtiss -- When England's Rugby Football Union banned transgender women for playing at all levels of the sport, Curtiss decided to fight …

This is not the end of the road, but it is the end of "The Sports Kiki," at least in its current form under Outsports. On this week's show, Alex talks about ESPN's Izzy Gutierrez giving a shout-out to LGBTQ sports leagues, an MMA coach offering security for a drag brunch and his takeaways from three years of hosting this special podcast.Follow Alex…

It's our last ride alongside Vox Media. Thanks for all the fish.After this week. The Trans Sporter Room is taking a 4-week hiatus to transition into some new digs, but we'll end the "Vox Era" with a standout trio that gets all "A"s. This week our host, Karleigh Webb, sits down withAdvocacy -- Ash Hall -- Ash is one of a young gritty generation who …

Hello, Lovelies! It's the end of an era in more ways than one this week as welcome back "The Business" Billy Dixon. He and Brian Bell discuss the end of Pro Wrestling VIBE, what led to that decision and what Sunday's #BRAUMATICA event represents for the legacy of the company. Dixon also opens up about his return from retirement, the reaction to the…

Two things we like in our sports at the Trans Sporter Room are beauty and speed, and in a perfect world our host Karleigh Webb always seeks BOTH!BEAUTY: Ed Fox and Phoebe Martin of the Union Omaha FC "Proud Owls"Last year Fox and Martin started the Proud Owls, the LGBTQ supporters group for the USL League One Union Omaha FC. They started the suppor…

LZ Granderson receives all of his flowers from D.Gil on this special Black History Month shoutout episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex discusses whether the Super Bowl is losing its cultural relevance. He also talks about Tony Dungy pulling out from speaking at an anti-gay preacher's event, and Nets guard Cam Thomas saying he was just "being playful" when he said a gay slur.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we close out Journo January (a little late) by welcoming Colette Arrand and Joseph Montecillo of the new wrestling blog Big Egg. They and Brian Bell discuss how Big Egg came together in the wake of Fanbyte's closure last year, their unique approaches to discussing pro wrestling and their goals for the blog going forward. …

Super Bowl LVII. Kansas City Chiefs. Philadelphia Eagles.Two young star quarterbacks. Mahomes, the playmaker. Hurts, hardscrabble battler.A track meet offense against an old school NFC East defense.A old coach chasing legend. A young coach making a mark.We bring back the Gridiron Girls to break it down. TSR NFL Analyst Shauna Adkison, TSR College F…

"Solidarity is about people, not principles. You can have the greatest principles in the world, but if you don't use them to help anybody they are completely worthless."As a baseball writer Sheryl Weikal has always put her pen in line with her principles. She not only spoke stats, but also spoke out on issues that matter and didn't shy away from so…

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex talks about the anti-LGBTQ vitriol from Tony Dungy and Ivan Provorov defenders, and how they're telling on themselves with their extreme rhetoric.Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation

Blake Bonkowski and Kino love Gymnastics.They go to meets. They watch the sport. They can spot a good Yurchenko and tell you why it's good.They start Half In, Half Out Podcast as a homage to a sport they love. It's become a hot spot for LGBTQ figures in the sport to talk about floor, beams, vaults and finding their place in a demanding sport lookin…

D.Gil addresses "woke" sports fans after the recent Damar Hamlin, Devin Willock, and Chandler LeCroy incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex speaks with Philadelphia Flyers writer Madeline Campbell about the team's disastrous handling of Ivan Provorov. Alex also rips Tony Duny for tweeting about kids identifying as cats, and NBC for its continued silence.Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

Hello, Lovelies! Journo January keeps rolling this week as we welcome Grit & Glitter co-host and Pro Wrestling Torch contributor Harley R. Pageot! He and Brian Bell discuss growing up as a wrestling fan in Canada amid Bret Hart's heights, the unique focus of Grit & Glitter's pro wrestling coverage and the community-building aspect of that work. Pag…

In 2021, a rising junior collegiate swimmer made a decision: Team ahead of self for a chance to complete a collective goalFor Yale University sprint specialist Iszac Henig, it means going fast alongside his mates on Yale's women's swim team. With the goal of bringing an Ivy League women's team title back to New Haven for the first time since 2017.I…

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex talks about Tony Dungy's history of vehement anti-LGBTQ commentary, and whether he should still be part of NBC's NFL coverage.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation

Hello, Lovelies! Journo January continues as we welcome former Pro Wrestling Torch and Grit & Glitter contributor Chuy Harris to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss their love for Southern Wrasslin', why Arn Anderson is the best, how they found their way onto the Pro Wrestling Torch and their passion for covering pro wrestling differently. They a…

After two weeks of looking back, we launch forward into a new year at the Trans Sporter Room.Boxing -- The World Boxing Council is talking about "inclusion", but a trans pioneer in the sweet science is sour on the plan.Bulldogs -- The big dogs from the SEC ate hearty in college football's National Championship and Karleigh Webb brings the Gridiron …

Happy New Year! On this week's show, Alex talks about how sports leagues can step up their LGBTQ support in 2023. At this stage, just throwing Pride Nights isn't enough. We need more substantial action.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation

Hello, Lovelies! The Wrestle Kingdom tradition continues as we welcome back Rachel Giuliani to unpack New Japan's pinnacle event, Wrestle Kingdom 17! She and Brian Bell discuss the brutal story of Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, the pristine nature of Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White, the debut of Mercedes Moné and so much more, including some outstandi…

Hello, Lovelies! It's a new year, which means another trip into Journo January, our interview series with queer members of the pro wrestling media, and we're kicking things off with Tag Talk co-host Haley Anne (Fightful, Wrestling Muse). She and Brian Bell discuss her journey in wrestling media, overcoming personal obstacles to add podcasting to th…

As we head into 2023, we take a fun dive back into 2022. It was Karleigh Webb's first full year as host-producer-editor-reporter-whatever additional titles we can create of this podcast and it was a lot of work that was a lot of fun.This podcast celebrates a grand year but building the best team in sports: The All-Karleigh Team.Thanks to all our su…

Each year has a sport story or stories that define that year.In 2022, the discussion and debate over inclusion took a larger stage, mainly because of a college swimmer in the Ivy League.It's been 9 months since Lia Thomas, then at the University of Pennsylvania, won an NCAA championship, but her name still causes reactions whenever the issue of tra…

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex speaks with The Athletic's Adam Crafton about his experience covering the World Cup in Qatar as an out gay man.This is the final "Sports Kiki" of 2022. Thank you for listening, and talk to you next year!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Hello, Lovelies! QWI season officially comes to a close today as we announce the winners of the 2022 QWI Awards as voted by you, the listeners! Em Fear and Harley R. Pageot of Grit & Glitter join Brian Bell to reveal and discuss the winners in 16 different categories, including Moment of the Year, Personality of the Year, Best Look, International W…

Hello, Lovelies! It's a special day on LGBT In The Ring as we're discussing the 2022 QWI 200 list with PWI columnists Lo McGrath and Pollo Del Mar! They and Brian Bell chat about their thoughts on the rankings, why AC Mack ranked at #1 and what the vast expansion of the number of out wrestlers means for the composition of the list. They chat about …

2022 was a rough, eventful, victorious, joyful, frustrating, upsetting, and beautiful just the same.This week, our Holiday Special Edition looks at three things we considered to be the "big gifts" under our special tree and great guests, reports and features this year, in addition to many others who made this year a joy.Under the tree:"Trans Women …

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex gets a different perspective on the Respect for Marriage Act. He speaks with Ben Miller, one half of "Bad Gays," about how same-sex marriage isn't what it appears to be.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation

There was a lot going on!Brittney Griner was released and had a warm homecoming.Professional Disc Golf made a major rule change because a transgender woman won on the tour (sound familiar?)Karleigh Webb was on special assignment watching inclusion lead the peloton at U.S. Cyclocross Nationalsand the last call sends some special vibes on big week fo…

D.Gil shares the inspiring story of former walk-on University of Georgia football player turned Heisman finalist and Nation Champion Stetson Bennett.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, a soon-to-be 30-year-old Alex bemoans the sad politicization of Brittney Griner, and is on the lookout for a certain troll who's been attacking him online.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome back Full Queer co-producer and wrestler The Great Bambina! She and Brian Bell sit down for a candid conversation about the events between herself and Sterling last year, trying to find her place in wrestling all over again and how she came to be Marco Mayur's collaborator for Full Queer. All with a little spri…

To some, pageants seem to be out of place with the tone and taste of changing times. Anachronisms. Archaic. Maybe backward. Certainly binary.To Miss America Connecticut hopeful Leah Juliett, taking her shot at a shimmery tiara represents a big leap forward. Imagine having "Miss" in the title, but your pronouns are they/them.To Miss America New Hamp…

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex discusses Lamar Jackson's reaction to blowback he received after tweeting an anti-gay insult, and how the LGBTQ Group of Death is faring in the World Cup.Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Hello, Lovelies! This week's episode is bittersweet as we welcome Without A Cause Wrestling co-founder Max Zaleski to the show. WAC recently announced that its Dec. 4 event will be its last, ending a four-year run as one of the more beloved Pacific Northwest promotions and the rare one led by LGBTQ people. Max and Brian Bell discuss why WAC is clos…

Whew! What a weekend! A stunner in Columbus, a slate of championship games ahead. The last month of the NFL season. Football is in the frenzy, so we beamed up our expert analyst teamChelsea Poe -- When she's not making sizzling films, she getting fired up about college football. She's also quite happy. Her Michigan Maize and Blue just may have a da…

D.Gil shares and discusses some of his favorite written articles from the past couple of weeks that you may have missed during the Thanksgiving holiday. These topics are so juicy you'll read them twice too.Isaac HumphriesJai VidalCampbell HarrisonOne Love BanLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Hello, Lovelies! It's a special Monday edition of the podcast as we sit down with IMPACT Wrestling's newest signee, Jai Vidal. He and Brian Bell chat his reaction to the contract offer, becoming the first out gay male wrestler ever signed by IMPACT, his partnership with Gisele Shaw and why being a source of representation holds special meaning for …

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Weirdo Hero" Randy Myers to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his emotions as he prepares for his in-ring return to Defy Wrestling on Nov. 26 after winning the Defy World title over two and a half years ago, using the pro wrestling stage to promote mental health awareness, building the wacky promotion BO…

Hello, Lovelies! It's Thanksgiving, which means another chance to gorge ourselves on the best in off-the-wall pro wrestling! This year, Brian Bell and their spouse, KC, take in Max The Impaler's Tokyo Joshi Pro debut against Pom Harajuku. They unpack the moments of humor, menace and courage packed into the match, the personal connections they share…

TRAGEDY -- Club Q. Colorado Springs, Colorado 11:53pm MST Saturday November 19, 2022. Hate and heroism.CONTROVERSY -- FIFA World Cup 2022. Qatar. Rainbows met resistance as soccer's world championship continuesRESILIENCY -- Karleigh Webb sits down with noted policy researcher, media analyst and influencer Erin Reed (aka "Erin In The Morning) to loo…

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex speaks with Dr. Nasser Mohammed, a native Qatari who broke barriers and publicly came out as gay earlier this year. Alex and Dr. Mohammed talk about being LGBTQ in Qatar, the World Cup sportswashing Qatar's dismal record on LGBTQ rights, and the Purple Maroons, the only LGBTQ Qatari soccer fan group.There w…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestler Joshua City to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his 9 year journey back to the ring after being diagnosed with HIV in 2013, grappling with his diagnosis and now his desire to use pro wrestling as an avenue to educate the public and raise awareness of the realities of living with HIV. City also s…

In December 2018, Patricio Manuel stepped into a boxing ring at a California casino for his first professional fight. He won in a decision.He also made a piece of sports history. The former amateur champion and Olympic Trials hopeful became the first transgender man to card a professional boxing win.The win was the end of a long road back to the ri…

This Trans Awareness Week episode highlights the life of athlete Wren Pyle. Wren discusses with D.Gil her love for Skimo, her personal story of overcoming adversity, Everesting for the Trevor Project, and why trans athletes deserve to compete in athletic sports.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Happy Saturday! On this week's show, Alex talks about how the election results show that Republican attempts to fear-monger about LGBTQ people failed. Alex also discusses Qatari officials not even hiding their disdain for gay people, and Brittney Griner getting transferred to a Russian penal colony.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestling's own "Starrfire," Ashton Starr, to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss Ashton opening up about the trials and peaks of his pro wrestling journey in the documentary "Starrfire," the full circle moment of facing Sonny Kiss in AEW, notching multiple firsts in pro wrestling history and helping to put…

During a hearing at the emergence of the national anti-trans legislation tsunami in 2021. A transgender woman in Montana stepped to a microphone at a hearing and told a story of person who loved a sport, grew to love themselves, and wanted that path open to another young person who was like themselves.The forces for exclusion had her angered and de…

The Powerball is 1.9 billion and D.Gil shares what type of sports-related purchases would be made if he had the lucky winning numbers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor SB Nation