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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. 114: Ziggy Haim

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/10/07

Hello, Lovelies! This week we're delving into the world of "The Final Girl" Ziggy Haim! She and Brian Bell discuss the significance of her upcoming hair vs. mask match against Edith Surreal at Enjoy Wrestling's Night Moves event, her full circle path to defining herself in pro wrestling and her emotional Ryse Grand championship win at MV Young's Polyam Cult Party 3. They also delve into Haim's love for Twin Peaks and all things David Lynch! Follow Ziggy Haim on Twitter:

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84:00

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 113: Connelly

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/09/30

Hello, Lovelies! This week, Brian Bell welcomes rising Paradigm Pro Wrestling heavy hitter "Mad Dog" Connelly to the show! They discuss Connelly's coming out moment from earlier this year, how he incorporated his own mental health struggles into his in-ring persona as a message of ownership and how he's found more of himself through Paradigm's UWFi Rules division. He also discusses his upcoming match against Davey Richards, the positives and negatives of his first persona and why

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50:09

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 112: Chris Kanyon - Dark Side of...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/09/26

Hello, Lovelies! In a special weekend episode, Brian Bell welcomes Em Fear (Grit & Glitter) and Kate Foray (Girl Wrestling Fan Will You Marry Me?) to the show to discuss the latest episode of Vice's Dark Side of the Ring focused on the life of Chris Kanyon. They chat about the clear absence of LGBTQ voices in the documentary before looking at key moments in Kanyon's life and discussing the tragedy and empowering legacy that endures from his story. Follow Em Fear on Twitter:

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95:29

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 111: Theo Ivory

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/09/23

Hello, Lovelies! We're getting a touch of class this week as the Tea Time champion Theo Ivory joins the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his journey in pro wrestling, all the laughs and joy at Paris Is Bumping: Solid Gold '21 and Ivory's YouTube series "Tea Time." They also discuss the growth and diverse presentations of queer identities in pro wrestling and why visibility is so important to Ivory. Ivory also shares his thoughts on his upcoming "Gay or Stay 3-Way" match at

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44:24

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 110: Wrestling News Weekly

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/09/16

Hello, Lovelies! Brian Bell is solo this week because there is so much that happened in the wrestling world this week. From Big E's monumental WWE championship victory to Butch vs. Gore cancelling its 2021 events to Jake Atlas stepping away from pro wrestling, there is a lot to unpack. Brian also discusses their feelings around the misgendering of a wrestler at the latest Pro Wrestling Magic event and workers' rights in pro wrestling! Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 109: EFFY's Big Gay Brunch Chicago

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/09/09

Hello, Lovelies! A Big Gay Brunch went down in Chicago on Sunday, so grab a pastry, a mimosa and relive the chaos of one of the gayest wrestling events of the summer! Brian Bell welcomes his close friend and former co-host Andrew Clough to the show for a queer-het connection break down of the event. They chat about standout competitors, matches and Andrew's own journey into understanding why queer and other underrepresented groups' presence in pro wrestling matters so deeply. Also, listen to

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 108: AEW All Out 2021

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/09/09

Hello, Lovelies! After a week off, we're back to tackle AEW's best event yet: All Out 2021. Brian Bell welcomes Phil Lindsey (Bleacher Report, Daily DDT) and Patches Chance (Daily DDT, RealSport101) to the show help break it all down. From CM Punk's return to the Lucha Brothers' steel cage of emotion to an appearance from Murder Daddy himself, Minoru Suzuki, All Out packed so many memorable moments into a 4-hour package. And that's even before we get to Adam Cole, Ruby Soho,

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58:54

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 107: Jamie Senegal

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/08/26

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome the "Punk Rock Qween" Jamie Senegal to the show! Senegal is set to make history at Saturday's NWA Empowerr event, becoming the first out trans woman ever to compete in an NWA ring. She and Brian Bell discuss what that moment means to her and why it is so significant. They also chat about her infatuation with deathmatch wrestling, working with No Peace Underground and how she and other LGBTQ pro wrestlers are keeping the memory of the Divas era of pro

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55:20

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 106: Paris Is Bumping: Solid...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/08/19

Hello, Lovelies! We're still gagging over Paris Is Bumping: Solid Gold '21, and who better to unpack everything from the melding of ballroom and pro wrestling than The Nobodies' DJ Accident Report! He and Brian Bell discuss the magically queer atmosphere at the show, the emotional displays during the event and what they want from further blends of queer culture and pro wrestling. They also chat reclamation through pro wrestling and the celebration of trans identities at the show! Follow

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20:57

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 105: Paris Is Bumping: Solid...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/08/12

Hello, Lovelies! With the Olympics coming to a close, Brian Bell leans back and takes listeners through a preview of Billy Dixon's latest Pose-meets-pro wrestling event, Paris Is Bumping: Solid Gold '21!. Brian and their partner were live in the building for the show, and Brian takes some time talking about what that night and various moments meant to them. Don't worry, this is a spoiler-free zone! Listen in and get ready for Paris Is Bumping: Solid Gold '21's premiere at 8pm ET

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121:24

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 104: J-Rose

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/08/05

Hello, Lovelies! We're back to wrestling this week with one of the most popular and authentic creators going in independent wrestling today, J-Rose. He and Brian Bell discuss his five-year wrestling anniversary, building Paradigm Pro Wrestling into an example of inclusivity for other promotions, creating spaces for Black and queer voices in the industry and who inspired his ring announcing style. J-Rose also delves into the creation of Paradigm Pro Wrestling's No Hook project, a melding of

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51:28

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 103: Alana Smith, Quinn and...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/07/29

Hello, Lovelies! In a special episode, we're putting pro wrestling to the side (partially) this week to discuss historic non-binary representation at the 2020 Summer Olympics. American skateboarder Alana Smith and Canadian soccer player Quinn made history this week, becoming the first trans non-binary athletes to ever compete at the Olympics, but their moments were overshadowed by misgendering on international broadcasts. Brian Bell and de la Cretaz have both been covering the event and come

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90:36

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 102: Killian McMurphy

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/07/22

Hello, Lovelies! Its time to tread into the Gooniverse this week as we welcome "The Shooter" Killian McMurphy to the show. He and Brian Bell discuss behind-the-scenes details on McMurphy's recent Killianvision event with Camp Leapfrog, the formation of his stable The Goons and how embracing all facets of his personality helped him reach new heights in recent years. They also chat extensively about one of McMurphy's favorite subjects: Sonic the Hedgehog. Strap in for plenty of chat on

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 101: Madness

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/07/18

Hello, Lovelies! We kick off the next 100 episodes by welcoming Texas favorite and Pride Championship Wrestling founder Madness to the show! The "Texas Hellhound" details his experiences as an out gay wrestler working all over Texas, establishing Pride Championship Wrestling in San Antonio and his own quest to finding peace through pro wrestling. Madness also discusses implementing kink into his pro wrestling persona and what is left on his bucket list before he calls it a career. Follow

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 100: Brian Bell

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/07/08

Hello, Lovelies! It's LGBT In The Ring's 100th episode! To commemorate hitting triple-digits, regular host Brian Bell scoots into the guest chair to answer questions from their partner and past guest, KC. They discuss Brian's history with pro wrestling dating back to 1995, coming out as non-binary and showing emotional vulnerability on the air and their path to joining Outsports and starting the podcast. They also reflect on the path to 100 episodes, touching on the boom of LGBTQ pro

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 99: Mariah Moreno

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/07/01

Hello, Lovelies! Roll out the red carpet, because we've got LGBTQ pro wrestling royalty on the show this week as Mariah Moreno joins the show! Moreno and Brian Bell discuss her groundbreaking career, including learning under and building close friendships with deathmatch legends Supreme and Angel The Hardcore Homo, wrestling Nyla Rose in her final pre-AEW match and the growth of the LGBTQ pro wrestling community in her wake. Moreno also discusses her historic main event match against Edith

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 98: Billy Dixon

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/06/24

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome back "The Business" Billy Dixon to the show. He and Brian Bell discuss his upcoming sequel to 2020's ballroom-meets-wrestling event Paris is Bumping, Paris is Bumping: Solid Gold '21, and provides insight into Butch vs. Gore's plans for the rest of the year. Dixon also gets personal on asserting himself as a pro wrestler, how his Pup Collar match against AJ Gray at EFFY's Big Gay Brunch convinced him to continue his career and honoring

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60:52

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 97: Devon Monroe

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/06/17

Hello, Lovelies! We're so peachy to have "Black Sexcellence" Devon Monroe on this week's episode! Monroe sits down with Brian Bell to chat his quick rise on the independent pro wrestling scene, why competing at Black Wrestlers Matter 2 means so much to him and his admiration for Arik Cannon. They also speak on his upcoming match at Paris Is Bumping: Solid Gold '21 against Eel O'Neal! Follow Devon Monroe on Twitter: @TheDevonMonroe Follow Brian Bell on Twitter:

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53:57

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 96: Taye/Black Girl Magik

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/06/10

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome Taye, the mind behind the upcoming Black Girl Magik event, to the show! She and Brian Bell discuss what led her to create the showcase wrestling event for women of color, how Chyna and Bull Nakano inspired her to step into the ring and the importance of creating spaces for underrepresented communities and building support systems in wrestling. Taye also discusses ideas for Pro Unapologetic Wrestling beyond Black Girl Magik! Check out Black Girl Magik on June

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 95: Parrow

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/06/03

Hello, Lovelies! LGBTQ powerhouse Parrow joins the show this week! "The Twink Hunter" chats about his experiences in pro wrestling, his upcoming Pride deathmatch event Fear The Gay Agenda and the event's connection to the 5th anniversary of the Pulse shooting. Parrow and Brian Bell also discuss the placement of LGBTQ pro wrestlers on cards and how to move past stereotyping of LGBTQ pro wrestlers! Check out No Peace Underground's Fear The Gay Agenda on June 11, 8pm ET, live on

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