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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2019 · 31 MIN

The One with Chris 'Big Bear' McNaghten

from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall

He's one of the strongest men on the island of Ireland - but Chris McNaghten says he's not always had the inner-strength to match his outer muscle. The reason was simple.In a part of the UK that has lagged behind the rest of the nation in terms of LGBTQ rights, Chris knew he was gay - and was absolutely terrified about what that could mean.So why is he so open about his sexuality now - and what does it mean to him to become a role model in his own right?This is an absolutely fascinating listen - on the life of a strongman; on what it takes to make it to the top of the game; on why Chris is now comfortable with himself - and who introduced him to the 'different' meaning of the word 'bear'!WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR GUEST? Twitter:@BearStrong3 Website:bearstrong.co.ukWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW? Twitter: @jack_murley Email: [email protected]

He's one of the strongest men on the island of Ireland - but Chris McNaghten says he's not always had the inner-strength to match his outer muscle. The reason was simple.In a part of the UK that has lagged behind the rest of the nation in terms of LGBTQ rights, Chris knew he was gay - and was absolutely terrified about what that could mean.So why is he so open about his sexuality now - and what does it mean to him to become a role model in his own right?This is an absolutely fascinating listen - on the life of a strongman; on what it takes to make it to the top of the game; on why Chris is now comfortable with himself - and who introduced him to the 'different' meaning of the word 'bear'!WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR GUEST? Twitter:@BearStrong3 Website:bearstrong.co.ukWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW? Twitter: @jack_murley Email: [email protected]

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