

LGBT FC
Daisy and Luke
Sharing the experience of the LGBTQ community in soccer supporter culture.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 1h 11min
United With Pride
LAFC are on a historic win streak and we're here for it! Our guests are DC United supporter Jim Ensor (@unitednightout on Twitter) and LAFC supporter Melissa Sanchez (@lafc_sanchez on Instagram).At 9:20 in our "Day in Gay" brings news of a very disappointing decision by the England Rugby Football Union, then touches on the latest for Brittney Griner, highlights a couple stories out of NWSL Pride nights, updates more from the Dobbs decision, and closes with the feel-good story of the summer. At 25:45 we welcome Jim Ensor, supporter of DC United and co-founder of their official LGBTQ supporters group, 202Unique (@2202uniquesg on Instagram). And then at 46:45 we welcome LAFC Pride Republic member Melissa Sanchez to the famous Luke's Backyard Studios for an awesome chat.Have a gay day!

Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 23min
Getting Salty
Check out our new logo, y'all. This episode features three - count 'em, three - guests, including Real Salt Lake supporter Noah Potts (@noah.potts on Instagram), and LAFC supporters Tim Encinas (@timaaaay on Instagram) and Dan Curnow.We recently joined the Dreaming of Freedom podcast to talk intersectionality in the beautiful game. In this episode at 12' the "Day in Gay" calls out homophobia in the stands at the Leagues Cup fixture between Club América and LAFC, including a comment by Luke's husband at 30:55. Then it's time for the guests, starting at 35' with Noah Potts, supporter of Real Salt Lake. And then at 55' it's Tim and Dan, supporters of LAFC and members of the Pride Republic.Enjoy, and have a gay day!

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 21min
Trans-fer Window
This episode features Seattle Sounders supporter Chris Bosquez (@cbosquez on Twitter) and LAFC supporter Jay Lynn Gomez (@jaylynngeezy on Instagram).To start, we catch up on LAFC's last couple matches featuring their newest international superstars, Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale. At 9:45 the "Day in Gay" comes in hot this episode. And then it's time for two amazing guests. First up at 26:45 it's Chris Bosquez, a leader with the Pride of the Sound, an LGBT supporters group for the Seattle Sounders. And then at 45:10 LAFC supporter and Pride Republic member Jay Lynn Gomez shares her experience as a lifelong soccer player and fan, and as an LAFC supporter since the beginning, including through her transition. This is an awesome episode and we hope you enjoy it. Have a gay day!

Jul 12, 2022 • 48min
Rivals Not Enemies
LAFC just played in another LA derby (or is it El Trafico?), and this episode features local special guest, Daisy Chavez (@la_oaxkwn on Twitter and Instagram). LAFC and the Galaxy are rivals not enemies, so that's how we kick this one off. Then it's time for major news, as LAFC just announced its newest acquisition, global superstar Gareth Bale. At 15:30 we travel the world for our "Day in Gay". And then at 31:45 it's time to hear from Daisy Chavez from Los Tigres and Pride Republic.Have a gay day everybody!

Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 14min
Pride and All the Feelings
We close out Pride Month 2022 with guests Paul Ruiz (@dc9paul on Twitter and Instagram) and Nicole Arias (@xo_GlenCoco on Twitter and Instagram). First, the "Day in Gay" recaps LAFC's Pride game on June 26, including how these moments of joy were needed amid difficult times for women and the LGBT community. Then it's time for two amazing guests: Paul Ruiz from LAFC Pride Republic and Nicole Arias from the New York Red Bulls Viking Army.It's not just about winning on the pitch - it's about making people feel welcome in the stands. Have a gay day!

Jun 13, 2022 • 45min
Kick-off!
Welcome to LGBT FC, a podcast that's all about the LGBT community and soccer culture. Today you get to meet two of our hosts - Luke and Zaitouna. As we will every episode, we start with some "Day in Gay" news about the LGBT community and soccer, and then some story-telling, first our stories and then some of the stories of folks who showed up to march in the LA Pride Parade with the 3252 and Pride Republic.