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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 14 MIN

Understanding the stigma for queer men in professional sport

from From Pillar to Post · host CBAA

Men are less likely to be openly queer in professional sport around the world compared to women or non-binary players. So what does it mean when there has been a sudden increase of former sportsmen in Australia coming out as gay and bisexual in the public eye? Could this be a widespread shift in stereotypes for men in professional sports? Featured: Jacqueline Shields (JOYfm, Game On!), Samantha Lewis (President, The Flying Bats), Ben Cork (Pride in Sport) Presenter - Noah SecombProducer -  Martin DaviesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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