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EPISODE · May 1, 2019 · 26 MIN

The One With Keegan Hirst

from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall

No messing about here - this episode with Keegan Hirst is one of the most hard-hitting we've done since we started this podcast.The rugby league star become the first openly gay English player back in 2016 - and in this edition of the show, we talk about how it happened. The lack of role models; the environment he was brought up in; the impact it had on his own two children; the contemplation of taking his own life - it all comes up in this show.But there are also lighter moments - like how he had no interest in rugby as a kid; how Antony Cotton from Coronation Street fame has helped him with his 'gay education'; and why there's a video floating around of Keegan as The Rock.So, stop reading this, and go and listen - and we think you'll find Keegan as compelling a guest as we do. What's more, he's a top bloke as well, and we're really grateful he took the time to join us. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @KeeganHirstWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]

No messing about here - this episode with Keegan Hirst is one of the most hard-hitting we've done since we started this podcast.The rugby league star become the first openly gay English player back in 2016 - and in this edition of the show, we talk about how it happened. The lack of role models; the environment he was brought up in; the impact it had on his own two children; the contemplation of taking his own life - it all comes up in this show.But there are also lighter moments - like how he had no interest in rugby as a kid; how Antony Cotton from Coronation Street fame has helped him with his 'gay education'; and why there's a video floating around of Keegan as The Rock.So, stop reading this, and go and listen - and we think you'll find Keegan as compelling a guest as we do. What's more, he's a top bloke as well, and we're really grateful he took the time to join us. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @KeeganHirstWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]

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