Welcome to Season 2 of Out of Bounds, the podcast at the intersection of gay culture, sport, fitness, and where we sport unfiltered conversation.

This week Jake and Sam sit down with Olympic silver medalist and Great Britain curling skip Bruce Mouat for an honest conversation about coming out, what it unlocked in his sporting career, and what life looks like in the weeks after Milan Cortina 2026.

Plus:

• Jack Fletcher's gay slur on the pitch — is professional football still failing its gay athletes?
• Hillary Knight becomes the first out LGBTQ+ athlete to appear on SNL
• The Atlantic's "In Defense of Effeminate Boys" — thoughtful or faintly anti-trans?
• Kink of the Week: Tickling
• LGBTQ&A: What are gay men actually missing out on? Your responses got real

Does coming out really change everything — on and off the field? And is professional football still the most homophobic space in elite sport?

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Welcome to Season 2 of Out of Bounds, the podcast at the intersection of gay culture, sport, and elite fitness.

In this episode, Jake and Sam dive into the cultural moment around HBO’s Heated Rivalry and unpack Wired’s viral article “Inside the Gay Tech Mafia” and what it reveals about queer power networks in Silicon Valley.

Plus:

• Olympic silver medalist Bruce Mouat and queer visibility in elite sport
• Kink of the Week: BDSM, desire, and what actually turns us off
• Alcohol and drug pressure in queer spaces
• PrideFit updates + CrossFit Open 2026

Is “Gay Tech Mafia” a myth — or proof of a real queer elite?

And how does Heated Rivalry move the needle for LGBTQ+ representation in sports?

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Jake & Sam dig into a packed week: Tokyo track worlds (Nico Young! Seamus! Noah Lyles!), why “be yourself” in auditions is… complicated, and the UK flag flare-ups. They react to the Charlie Kirk news, talk porn saturation vs. real intimacy, and crown Kink of the Week: puppy play (furries vs. pups, what’s the diff?). Plus a quick coach-sesh on intermittent fasting and Ozempic (shortcuts vs. sustainability), Jake’s race tune-up in Maastricht, and Sam’s Disney uncle era.

00:01 Lights, vibes & weekly catch-up (Wales, hikes, Pridefit)

04:50 Sam does the intro (under protest)

05:42 Gay News → Track Worlds in Tokyo

06:01 Out LGBTQ athletes, Nico Young’s finish, Seamus, tactics

09:49 Marathon photo finish, Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri & star power

12:33 Fem presentation in sport & scrutiny

12:56 Charlie Kirk news reaction & gun safety talk

19:06 Science vs. politics rant; feeling stuck in the system

25:03 UK flags/protests & culture war fatigue

27:39 Kink of the Week: Puppy play vs. furries (+ Kinsey stats)

32:08 Porn saturation, dopamine & real-life desire

39:54 Coach Me, Daddy: Intermittent fasting (pros/cons)

43:47 Ozempic debate & who it helps

50:03 Jake’s Maastricht race prep (Hyrox solo goals)

52:49 Sam’s Disney trip, foot niggle, Daddies of Disney

54:41 Wrap & subscribe 💬

This week on Out of Bounds, Jake & Sam tackle a heavy news cycle and a hilarious kink of the week.

They break down Kim Davis’s ongoing crusade against marriage equality and what it signals about LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S., plus the Premier League’s controversial decision to pull back from Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign. The guys share their personal experiences growing up around religion and how it shaped their coming-out journeys.

Then it’s on to lighter (and stickier) topics: gut health myths, protein obsession, cold plunges vs. saunas (and an unforgettable naked honey story), and yes, a Kink of the Week featuring feet, foot massages, and whether Sam or Jake has the better toes.

As always, expect honest conversations, lots of laughs, and a reminder that queer joy and representation matter—especially when the news feels grim.

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Jake and Sam welcome their first-ever guest to Out of Bounds — elite CrossFit athlete and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Alec Smith.

This episode is packed with everything:

• Our brand-new Kink of the Week segment (yep, guns??)

• Anonymous listener confessions about sex, gym class trauma, and coming out

• Alec’s candid journey from conservative small towns to the CrossFit podium — including how he came out publicly, met his fiancé Riley, and his honest take on competing as one of the few openly gay male CrossFitters

• Plus, the emotional highs and lows of starting a family and his new obsession: Grid League

Funny, heartfelt, and a little spicy — this one goes way out of bounds.

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Timestamps & Chapters

• 00:00 – Welcome & What’s New

  Jake and Sam kick off with the usual laughs and introduce their first-ever guest tease.

• 00:21 – Kink of the Week: Guns?!

  Listener suggestion leads to a hilarious debut of the “Kink of the Week” segment.

• 02:17 – Anonymous LGBTQ+ Confessions

  From calling Apple about Grindr, to gym class trauma, and coming out stories — listeners spill all.

• 09:50 – First Times & Gold Star Gays

  Jake and Sam share their own “first time” stories and talk about gold star gays.

• 17:05 – Introducing Alec Smith

  CrossFit star Alec Smith joins the pod as their first guest and shares his background.

• 19:06 – CrossFit Career & Stepping Away

  Alec talks about competing at the highest level, injuries, and his evolving relationship with CrossFit.

• 21:14 – Alec’s Coming Out Journey

  How Alec came out to friends, family, and the public — and why representation matters.

• 27:56 – CrossFit Culture & Community Reactions

  Gossip, acceptance, and what changed after Alec’s public coming out.

• 31:39 – Growing Up Religious & Delayed Coming Out

  The challenges of coming out in conservative and religious environments.

• 33:10 – Funny Pre-Coming Out Stories

  Alec’s hilarious attempts to “prove” he wasn’t gay in high school.

• 39:59 – Love Story: Meeting Riley & Getting Engaged

  How Alec met his fiancé, quarantined together, and their journey toward marriage and family.

• 44:56 – Family Planning Struggles & Resilience

  Alec opens up about the emotional and financial challenges of starting a family as a gay couple.

• 46:03 – Grid League: Alec’s Next Chapter

  Alec explains the exciting co-ed sport he now competes in and why it’s so inclusive.

• 49:00 – Weekly Pulse Check & Wrap-Up

  Jake and Sam reflect on training, golf lessons, and pickleball tournaments; the usual cool-down fun.

Jake and Sam are back with another unfiltered episode of Out of Bounds. They cover it all this week:

• Highlights from Gymshark’s Lift London event and Jake’s surprise 5K family win.

• Big queer sports moments—from nine out players in the Women’s Rugby World Cup to the US Open’s first openly gay male player.

• Social media trolls, TikTok hate, and how queer athletes navigate visibility.

• “In the Closet”: growing up with athletic cups, the Presidential Fitness Test, and cultural differences in school sports.

• “Coach Me Daddy”: Sam preps for his first Hyrox doubles with Jake’s tactical advice.

• Kink of the Week: financial domination (cash pigs 🐷💸)—what is it and why is it such a thing?

• Plus: bottom shaming, gay awakenings, and the art of navigating hookup talk in straight spaces.

As always, expect sharp takes, chaotic laughs, and a little too much honesty.

Welcome back! Episode 3 is packed with laughs, hot takes, and a few deep dives. Jake kicks things off with birthday celebrations, a Gymshark surprise, and a countryside wedding in Devon, while Sam recaps a wild (and slightly anxiety-inducing) weekend at Fire Island’s Pines Party. They unpack the role of party culture in the gay community, body image, and how PEDs and aesthetics intersect in sport.

They celebrate out athletes making headlines at the USA Track & Field Championships, chat about CrossFit representation, and get candid about mental health — from the pressure of professional athletics to the high stakes of entrepreneurship. Plus, a debate on confidence vs. competition, some musical theatre love, and the snack you didn’t know you needed: pickle-in-a-pouch.

🔥 Episode Highlights

💬 Catching Up: Weekly Chaos & Reflections

• Sam recaps his whirlwind week: Wisconsin wedding, a 15-hour drive, and a baby shower.
• Jake returns from Ibiza and dives into Gymshark filming, BTND Pride activations, and a roundtable on impact within the queer fitness community.

❤️ Relationship Deep Dive

• Jake & Paul: How getting deported from the U.S. led Jake to meet his partner Paul. They discuss their 22-year age gap, thoughts on marriage, and future plans for children.
• Sam & Jared: A spontaneous Instagram DM led to a long-distance love story that culminated in marriage.

🏳️‍⚧️ Olympic Ban on Trans Athletes

• The hosts critique the recent decision to ban trans women from Olympic competition.
• Discussion includes:
• • Media weaponization and political agendas
  • The need for nuanced conversations
  • Personal support for trans inclusion
  • Calls for guest voices to share lived experience

🌈 Visibility in Sports: Why Don’t More Athletes Come Out?

• Hosts weigh in on why so few elite athletes are publicly out.
• Jake reads listener responses: fear of being dropped, lack of role models, locker room dynamics.
• They discuss examples from rugby, the NFL, and the acting world (hello, Jonathan Bailey).
• Strong emphasis on the importance of representation and leading by example.

🏋️ Training & Lifestyle Check-In

• Jake’s training: altitude chamber, event workouts, and a busy schedule.
• Sam’s recovery focus: rehab, strength return, and prep for Hyrox Boston in six weeks.
• Reflections on managing expectations, social media realism, and tuning advice to your life stage.

📚 What We’re Learning

• Jake: Audible binging, breathing science from The Oxygen Advantage, and planning guitar/golf lessons.
• Sam: Embracing imperfect training weeks and building sustainable structure.