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LGBT In The Ring

LGBT In The Ring is the queer pro wrestling podcast. Join Outsports' Brian Bell for interviews and analysis with top LGBTQ names in pro wrestling.

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 154: Billy Dixon

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/05/26

Hello, Lovelies! This one is going to be emotional, y'all. "The Business" Billy Dixon returns to the show one more time before they close this chapter in their pro wrestling journey. Dixon and Brian Bell discuss what factored into their decision to retire, the mental health and self-worth issues pro wrestling presents and what they want young wrestlers to learn from their example. Dixon also chats Pride & Vibe Weekend, Paris Honors, dropping the Chocolate City championship to Andino

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99:35

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 153: Out In The Ring Director Ry...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/05/20

Hello, Lovelies! "Out In The Ring," the documentary chronicling the history of LGBTQ identities in pro wrestling, has a premiere date, so it's only natural that we welcome back the film's director, Ry Levey, to chat about making the film and its significance ahead of its debut June 3 at the Toronto Inside Out Film Festival. Follow Out In The Ring on Twitter: @outinthering Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter: @LGBTRingPod The Progress Pride

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87:46

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 152: Darwin Finch

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/05/12

Hello, Lovelies! This we're taking a trip to the nerdy side of life as we welcome "The Punk Rock Poindexter" Darwin Finch to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss them finding a home at Santino Bros. in Los Angeles, their journey in defining their gender, fighting back against stereotypes and expanding the definition of a nerd. Finch also speaks about their close relationship with Kidd Bandit and the recent match between the two that framed Finch as an inspirational force at Santino

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62:55

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 151: Pollo Del Mar Returns!

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/05/05

Hello, Lovelies! We're back after a week off, and who better to brighten your spirits than the "Manager of Champions" Pollo Del Mar. Pollo and Brian Bell discuss her growing presence within GCW, her relationship with GCW owner Brett Lauderdale and accompanying Dark Sheik to the ring during GCW's San Francisco debut. They also discuss Pollo's growing presence in the NWA and her upcoming lip sync battle against Washy Heights at Pride & Vibe Weekend! Follow Pollo Del Mar on

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98:42

LGBT IN The Ring Ep. 150: J-Rose Returns!

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/04/21

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestling creative and one of the best ring announcers in the game J-Rose back to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his new promotion, Naptown All-Pro, its focus on community outreach and building spaces for Black and queer fans in his hometown of Indianapolis. J-Rose also discusses the deeply personal motivations for connecting Naptown All-Pro to efforts to curtail gun violence in the city and build a pro wrestling presentation that honors the spirit of

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72:54

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 149: GCW For The Culture 2022

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/04/17

Hello, Lovelies! It's a little late, but we're closing the book on our WrestleMania week coverage by discussing GCW For The Culture, a celebration of Black pro wrestling. Brian Bell and their fiance, KC, team up to discuss the entire card, from AJ Gray and Darius Lockhart's clash of styles to Trish Adora and MJ Jenkins' stellar outing. They also delve deep into the historic deathmatch main event between Billy Dixon and Hoodfoot, the first all-Black deathmatch in pro wrestling

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94:49

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 148: WrestleMania 38 Night 2 w/...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/04/08

Hello, Lovelies! Night two of WrestleMania 38 is the topic today, and we welcome back Darnell Mitchell to unpack a wild night in Dallas. He and Brian Bell discuss Triple H's retirement, Pat McAfee's glorious himbo energy, Sami Zayn and Johnny Knoxville delivering the most fun WWE match in years and a solid Women's Tag Team title match. Also, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. Follow Darnell Mitchell on Twitter: @fabulousdnell Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The

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94:29

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 147: EFFY's Big Gay Brunch...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/04/07

Hello, Lovelies! It's time to make Texas queerer! We welcome Divine Diana Ramsey to the show to discuss EFFY's Big Gay Brunch Dallas. She and Brian Bell discuss violent clashes between Max The Impaler and Edith Surreal, Dark Sheik and Parrow and Keita and Billy Dixon. They also discuss Kidd Bandit's BGB debut, celebrate the legend Pimpinela Escarlata and so much more from the queerest show of WrestleMania week! Follow Divine Diana Ramsey on Twitter: @DivineDiRamsey Follow Brian Bell on

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90:43

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 146: WrestleMania 38 Night 1 w/...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/04/07

Hello, Lovelies! WrestleMania week is over, which means it's time to relive and unpack it all on LGBT In The Ring! We kick off our coverage by welcoming Patches Chance (Let Them Wrestle) to chat night one of WrestleMania 38. From Bianca's conquest of Becky Lynch to Cody Rhodes' return to Stone Cold's final match, they and Brian Bell hit the highs and lows of the first of two wild nights in Dallas! Follow Patches Chance on Twitter: @patcheschance Follow Brian Bell on Twitter:

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 145: Sonya Deville

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/04/01

Hello, Lovelies! In a special WrestleMania week bonus episode, we welcome WWE's Sonya Deville to the show! She and Brian Bell discuss the big two-day event this weekend, LGBTQ visibility in WWE and pro wrestling as a whole, Deville's work with LGBTQ advocacy organizations and her heavily memed moment from Total Divas. Follow Sonya Deville on Twitter: @SonyaDevilleWWE Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter: @LGBTRingPod The Progress Pride Flag design

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 144: EFFY Is Fine

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/03/31

Hello, Lovelies! It's WrestleMania week, which means the return of GCW's The Collective and EFFY's Big Gay Brunch! So it's only natural that we welcome EFFY back to the show to chat about making Texas gayer. He and Brian Bell discuss Saturday's Big Gay Brunch card, including EFFY's match against lucha leyenda Pimpinela Escarlata, his "Terry Funk-esque" run over the last year and why using the Big Gay Brunch to raise money for the Transgender Education Network of Texas

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 143: Dark Sheik Returns!

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/03/24

Hello, Lovelies! It's west coast all day this week as we welcome back the High Priestess of the Church of Wrestling, Dark Sheik! She and Brian Bell discuss her rise in GCW over the last year, including memorable battles with Nick Gage and Allie Katch, and bringing the influential promotion she founded, Hoodslam, back to crowds of thousands in the Bay Area. Sheik also discusses her upcoming Wrestlemania weekend matches against Charles Mason and Parrow and being named to the second class of Paris

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104:59

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 142: Mateo Valentine

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/03/17

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Fat, Femme Asian Sensation" Mateo Valentine to the show! Valentine and Brian Bell chat transitioning from theater to pro wrestling, NLA Is For Everyone and his continued advocacy for queer POC and Asian-American representation. Follow Mateo Valentine on Twitter: @mateovalentine8 Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter: @LGBTRingPod The Progress Pride Flag design by Daniel Quasar is a product of Progress

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115:55

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 141: AEW Revolution 2022 w/...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/03/11

Hello, Lovelies! We're talking AEW Revolution this week with FanFyte's own Colette Arrand. She and Brian Bell discuss their favorite moments from the show, including the significance of CM Punk and MJF's dog collar match, Eddie Kingston topping Chris Jericho and Sting's balcony dive. They also discuss how the battle of Adams solidified Adam Page as a champion in our eyes. Follow Colette Arrand on Twitter: @colettearrand Follow FanFyte on Twitter: @FanFyte Follow Brian Bell on

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 140: Kota Holliday

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/03/03

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome 1/3 of the Next Level Soldiers Kota Holliday to the show. She and Brian Bell discuss NLS' first foray into promoting, NLS Is For Everyone, building queer presence within the Chicago independent wrestling scene, how she discovered her inclusion in the QWI 200 and the perils of imposter syndrome. Follow Kota Holliday on Twitter: @KotaHolliday Follow the Next Level Soldiers on Twitter: @NLSisforever Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The

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90:36

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 139: Papa Jace

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/02/24

Hello, Lovelies! Get your freak flags ready because we have the Proud Papa, Papa Jace, joining us this week! Jace and Brian Bell discuss how and why Papa Jace completely reinvented his wrestling persona over the last year on his way to becoming the biggest heel in the Las Vegas scene. He dishes on his admiration for Jody, his journey to put more of himself into his in-ring self-expression and merging how his character interacts with cultural ideals of masculinity. Also, trash cinema. Follow Papa

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 138: Trish Adora

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/02/18

Hello, Lovelies! We're late. We know. But this week's show is worth the wait as we welcome Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling champion Trish Adora to the show! She and Brian Bell discuss her upcoming title match against Big Swole at F1ght Club's In Grapitol We Trust event on Feb. 20, returning to Hoodslam in March and what she learned from her time with Ring of Honor. Adora also chats about overcoming mental health issues and figuring out what she wrestles for as the landscape of pro

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85:35

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 137: Billy Dixon

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/02/11

Hello, Lovelies! All rise for your gay president because "The Business" Billy Dixon is back on LGBT In The Ring! He and Brian Bell dish on Pro Wrestling Vibe's Pride and Vibe Weekend, the largest celebration of queer pro wrestling to date. Dixon also discusses nearly quitting wrestling before his iconic Pup Collar match with AJ Gray, the significance of AC Mack's historic title win and his two-year journey to conquer O'Shay Edwards at F1ght Club Pro Wrestling's In Grapitol We

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95:42

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 136: Kidd Bandit

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/02/10

Hello, Lovelies! Fire up your Rei-Gun because we've got The Protagonist of Pro Wrestling Kidd Bandit on the show! Bandit has built a large following less than a year into their in-ring career through their candid online presence and infectious personality, and they and Brian Bell unpack that growth and the pressures that come with it. They also discuss Bandit's variants, including Waifu and Edgelord Bandit, and the example they want to set for pro wrestling and the LGBTQ fans that enjoy

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 135: You Will Fly Me Delta

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/02/03

Hello, Lovelies! AC Mack's IWTV World title victory at Southeast First is still on our minds, so Brian Bell and their partner, KC, decided to give it the time it deserves. From their reactions to AC Mack winning the title to the implications and significance of his post-match speech, they run through all of their emotions around the crowning of pro wrestling's first out LGBTQ male world champion. Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter:

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