The Outfield Podcast

Episode 32: Janne Puhakka

Episode 32 features former Finnish pro hockey player Janne Puhakka in his first English language podcast! Janne talks about his journey through the sport, what's he done since retiring and more including:3:10: Who is Janne Puhakka?10:50: When did he start to realize that his sexuality was different?12:45: Is the hockey culture in Finland different or similar to the one in North America?18:30: Experiences in the QMJHL 24:45: What was it like to turn pro at that point in his life?32:00: Coming out publicly37:30: Writing a book40:45: Working with EA Sports in Finland49:45: What would he do to make hockey culture more accepting in Finland?Enjoy the show!Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoutfieldpodcast.substack.com

Episode 31: Josh Eastern

Episode 31 features broadcaster Josh Eastern, who has called games in the NWSL, USL, PHF and more. In this show, he talks about his journey to understanding himself in broadcasting as well as:9:20: His coming out story15:45: Understanding what it meant to be an out sports broadcaster 24:45: What does it feel like to be an out broadcaster calling games with out players in them?41:15: Being an out broadcaster calling hockeyEnjoy the show!Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoutfieldpodcast.substack.com

Episode 30: Brian Zapp

Episode 30 features Brian Zapp of Miami Ohio, a newly out bisexual baseball player. In this show, he talks about his journey self acceptance and coming out in baseball and more including:3:45: Who he is and how he got into baseball8:15: Understanding his sexuality while becoming more invested in baseball19:45: Beginning to come out and what sparked him to do so32:15: Driving back to Canada from school after making his Instagram post37:30: Attempting to date someone while closeted49:45: Experiencing a full season as an out playerEnjoy the show!Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoutfieldpodcast.substack.com

Episode 29: Corbin Middlemas

Episode 29 features ABC Australia broadcaster Corbin Middlemas, who talks about his journey as a gay man in Australian sports media and more, including:6:20: How he feels in sports media after being out for nearly four years10:45: His journey in getting into sports media17:40: Coming to understand his sexuality in a heteronormative sports world31:00: Some of his stories in coming out to his friends and family, and later publicly 47:15: Covering Australian sports, particularly the AFL, where out athletes are few and far between1:05:45: How does he cover controversies around homophobic language in sports?Enjoy the show!Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoutfieldpodcast.substack.com

Episode 28: Jason Shaya

Episode 28 features Utica Comets broadcaster Jason Shaya, who came out as gay in October. On this show, we talk about his journey in broadcasting, his love of hockey and more including:2:45: Growing up and getting in hockey9:50: Getting into broadcasting, starting in wrestling17:20: Coming to understand his sexuality32:15: At what point did he feel comfortable talking about his sexuality in general?35:10: How did he get Bob McKenzie to write his public coming out story?And much more. Enjoy the show!Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoutfieldpodcast.substack.com