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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. 75: AC Mack

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/02/18

Hello, Lovelies! We're getting loud and proud this week as "The Loudmouth" AC Mack stops by the show. In his first interview since the end of his 798-day reign as Action Wrestling champion, Mack reflects on his rise and the detail and emotion on display during his battle with Arik Royal at Action's Eyes On The Throne event. Mack and Brian Bell also discuss the growth of Atlanta's independent wrestling scene, who Mack sees as the Dungeon Family of independent pro wrestling and why

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 74: Don't Die Miles

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/02/11

Hello, Lovelies! We're throwing caution to the wind this week with our guest Don't Die Miles! The burgeoning star joins Brian Bell to discuss why he made the decision to reclaim his wrestling identity, how coming out as pansexual in October tied into that decision and why staying positive in front of all adversity is one of his defining characteristics. Miles also details the significance of his Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling Championship match against Trish Adora at OWA Good Trouble

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 73: Colette Arrand

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/02/04

Hello, Lovelies! Journalist January comes to an end this week as we welcome regular guest Colette Arrand (Fanbyte) back to the show. She and Brian discuss her unique approach to wrestling critique, how finding herself through wrestling-based poetry and roleplay benefited her academic career and how The Great Khali helped rekindle her love of pro wrestling. They also chat a little current news, including the GCW Fight Forever sponsor debacle and why Arrand has stopped watching independent wrestling

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116:57

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 72: Dave Bradshaw

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/01/28

Hello, Lovelies! LGBT In The Ring's Journalist January continues with UK pro wrestling announcer and WrestleTalk contributor Dave Bradshaw! He and Brian discuss his recent piece looking at the history of LGBTQ representation in pro wrestling in which Bradshaw also came out publicly as gay for the first time and what made him feel like now was the right time to do so. Bradshaw also details his experiences voicing top promotions (NJPW, AAA, CMLL, GWF), the rise and fall of Defiant Wrestling and

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75:58

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 71: Kate Foray

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/01/21

Hello, Lovelies! The Journalist January train makes its next stop as Kate Foray (Girl Wrestling Fan Will You Marry Me) joins the show. Kate and Brian discuss what inspired the creation of her pro wrestling zine, the role zines and zine culture play in wrestling media and why pro wrestling provides avenues to build and explore human relationships and complex emotions. They also discuss Kate's experience at Wrestlemania 30, the OKCupid origins of her zine's title and her passion for

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91:54

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 70: Patches Chance

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/01/14

Hello, Lovelies! Today marks the beginning of Journalist January, a theme month highlighting LGBTQ voices within pro wrestling media and journalism. First up is DailyDDT's Patches Chance! Patches chats his path into the profession, what informs his desire to cover independent pro wrestling and how his bisexual identity factors into that passion. He and Brian also discuss the current state of pro wrestling journalism and how it can continue to improve. This might also be the first time e-feds are

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115:43

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 69: Wrestle Kingdom 15 w/ Rachel...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/01/07

Hello, Lovelies! We're kicking off 2021 with a rundown of New Japan Pro Wrestling's two-night premier event, Wrestle Kingdom 15. Rachel Giuliani joins Brian Bell to discuss every memorable moment, highlighted by Kota Ibushi completing his quest to become God by winning the IWGP World & Intercontinental titles, the existential Evil v. Sanada battle and the lasting image of Jay White's vulnerability. Also, Tama Tonga's cheeks, a breakdown of thighs and our king Toru Yano rules the

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 68: QWI 100 & Brodie Lee

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/12/31

It's Thursday. You know what that means. Hello, Lovelies! Brian Bell is closing out 2020 with a very emotional solo edition of the show. First, Brian shares his thoughts on the passing of AEW's Brodie Lee, reflecting on his impact not just as a wrestler but as simply a wonderful human being. He also touches on AEW's tribute show to Brodie Lee on Wednesday's episode of AEW Dynamite. Brian then takes time to discuss the QWI 100: the impact of its construction, the criteria used to

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LGBT In The Ring Ep 67: Jordan Blade

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/12/24

Hello, Lovelies! It's Christmas Eve, which means everyone gets to open one present early! And we have the perfect gift for you: an in-depth chat with "The Anklebreaker" and 1/2 of the Kings of the District Jordan Blade! She and Brian discuss her comeback from a devastating leg injury in 2019, how a stop-and-start 2020 produced lasting memories for her both in and out of the ring and what inspired her to don the bisexual Pride flag at Butch vs. Gore! We also get giddy over her recent bout

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 66: Nyla Rose Returns!

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/12/17

Hello, Lovelies! We're getting a second chance to chop things up with All Elite Wrestling's Nyla Rose this week! She and Brian discuss diversity within AEW and pro wrestling as a whole, Rose's experience working with grammy-nominated director Director X on AEW's "Be Boundless" campaign and the changing landscape of pro wrestling in the wake of AEW's working relationships with IMPACT and the NWA. They also touch on AEW's recently announced videogames division and the

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 65: Still Life with Apricots &...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/12/10

Hello, Lovelies! This week Brian welcomes pro wrestling's priceless work of art Still Life with Apricots & Pears to the show. They discuss the humble origins of the Still Life persona in CHIKARA, their emotions around leaving CHIKARA after the company's demise as a result of the #SpeakingOut movement and how pro wrestling's existing structures can improve when it comes to including and interacting with trans and non-binary populations. The two also get into Still Life's

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 64: Rebel Kinney

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/12/03

Hello, Lovelies! 2020 is nearly over, but the shows only get hotter as we enter winter, starting this week when Brian Bell welcomes "The Psycho Dyke" Rebel Kinney to the show. Kinney is brash about representing the lesbian community in pro wrestling and beyond. You'd have to be to tattoo it on your body. The two discuss what inspired her to enter the ring, how she nearly missed out in participating in Kris Wolf's final match & her time with Pro Wrestling Eve. Follow Rebel Kinney

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34:52

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 63: A Yuru-Chara & Chono...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/11/26

Hello, Lovelies! This Thanksgiving (or, as Brian refers to it, mac & cheese mountain day) we're taking a detour into the fun and chaotic realms of pro wrestling. Brian and his partner, KC, watched a battle royal between a number of Japanese regional mascots known as Yuru-Chara, including the baseball bat-wielding legend Chiitan. And New Japan Pro Wrestling legend Masahiro Chono was there cheering them on. It's such a gratifying 15 minutes of chaos that we had to chat about it. Consider

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 62: The Great Bambina

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/11/19

Hello, Lovelies! We're celebrating Trans Week of Awareness this week with Hoodslam's own The Great Bambina. She and Brian unpack her journey to and evolution within the ring, the personal philosophy she brings to pro wrestling, her history of trans advocacy and how Brechtian theory and pro wrestling intersect. It's a thoughtful conversation with plenty of inspiration within it. We're here, we're queer and we're fucking immortal. Follow Great Bambina on Twitter:

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 61: AEW Full Gear 2020 & Out In...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/11/12

Hello, Lovelies! We've got two awesome guests this week talking two totally different pro wrestling projects. First, Brian sits down with Out In The Ring director/producer Ryan Bruce Levey to discuss the upcoming documentary's goal of connect LGBTQ pro wrestling's present, past and future. Then, Colette Arrand (Fanbyte/Fanfyte) returns to help Brian break down AEW's latest pay-per-view event, Full Gear, headlined by a supreme clash between Eddie Kingston and AEW World Champion Jon

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 60: Paris Is Bumping w/ DJ...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/11/05

Hello, Lovelies! We're chatting all things Paris Is Bumping this week with one of the judges on the show, The Nobodies' DJ Accident Report! He and Brian discuss the impact of Billy Dixon's pro wrestling/ballroom hybrid event, including plenty of memorable moments and lasting images. Accident Report provides his firsthand account of the event and how LGBTQ pro wrestling can continue growing its profile within the industry as a whole. It's all about turning realness into

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120:55

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 59: Jared Evans

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/10/29

Hello, Lovelies! With Paris Is Bumping debuting later tonight, we welcome 1/4 of the event's Divas Championship match to the podcast: Jared Evans. Evans has enjoyed some his most high profile matches ever this year despite the pandemic, making up for years of "stagnation." Butch vs. Gore, EFFY's Big Gay Brunch, going through doors at the Polyam Cult Party: Evans packed a lot into 2020 thus far. And he isn't done. Evans chats all about Paris Is Bumping, the dark periods he

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 58: The Runway (Tyler Klein &...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/10/22

Hello, Lovelies! We kick off year two of LGBT In The Ring with our first tag team guests: The Runway. Calvin Couture and Tyler Klein's friendship is on full display in and out of the ring, epitomized by how they came together to form The Runway in the first place. The two discuss how The Runway was born, the personal freedom pro wrestling provides for each and the significance of EFFY's Big Gay Brunch. Follow Calvin Couture on Twitter: @calvin_couture Follow Tyler Klein on Twitter:

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 57: EFFY's Big Gay Brunch w/ Elm...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/10/15

Hello, Lovelies! EFFY's BIg Gay Brunch put queer identities front and center Saturday afternoon, and who better to unpack it all than two queer pro wrestling connoisseurs. Brian Bell welcomes Elm Hill (Wrestling with Gender) to chat all the battles, moments and, yes, unlimited twinks the show had to offer. LGBTQ pro wrestling is pro wrestling. Book these queens. Period. Follow Elm Hill on Twitter: @tweedslacks Get your copy of Wrestling with Gender at wrestlingwithgender.bigcartel.com Follow

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 56: Nyla Rose

LGBT In The Ring ·

2020/10/08

Hello, Lovelies! We close out this week's two-fer with an engaging conversation with former AEW Women's World Champion and LGBTQ pro wrestling trailblazer Nyla Rose. The Native Beast has made a habit of making history since signing with AEW last year, becoming the first out transgender woman to sign with a major wrestling promotion. Rose discussing the significance of those moments and the importance of breaking those barriers. She also highlights the personal significance AEW Dynamite's

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