The LGBT Sport Podcast - The One with Bob Ballard

The LGBT Sport Podcast is the BBC's first dedicated programme looking at LGBTQ+ individuals, groups and organisations in sport. The aim is to tell interesting stories from interesting people, and show that sport is a place where everyone belongs.

In this episode, Jack Murley is joined by broadcaster Bob Ballard - a man who has commentated on Olympics, Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, World Championships and pretty much everything in between.

They talk about Bob's love of sport; his approach to tackling commentaries; his experiences of homophobia; and about some of his personal highlights. Plus, there's a trip back into the archives of 'The Other Side' - which is what this show grew out of - to hear from pansexual wrestler Jack Sexsmith.

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Published on Thursday, 27th September 2018.

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