SiriusXM To Launch Gay Sports Show

Perhaps in reaction to the recent spate of gay athletes coming out, SiriusXM's OutQ channel will launch a gay sports show. The Outfield will be hosted by some well-known figures. Via press release:

The Outfield will be a place where sports fans, regardless of sexual orientation, will be encouraged to share their perspectives on events and issues happening on and off the field. Guests for the debut program include: Sheryl Swoopes, the head coach of the women's basketball team of Loyola University Chicago, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time WNBA MVP; Dakota Cochrane, professional MMA fighter; and Howard Bragman, noted public relations expert credited with advising numerous celebrities and athletes on “coming out,” including All-American college football star Michael Sam, who is widely considered a prospect to become the first openly-gay player in the NFL. Also joining will be Cyd Zeigler, editor and co-founder of Outsports.com, and Hudson Taylor, the Founder and Executive Director of Athlete Ally. In the coming weeks, guests will include Ciaran O'Lionaird, Summer Olympian and track star, among others.

The first show will be this Sunday at 11AM on OutQ 109.

TODAY: SiriusXM At 2:30PM

Today at 2:30pm I'll be on Michelangelo Signorile's SiriusXM show to talk about some of the latest LGBT-related news items. The gays are on channel 108 and you can listen live online if you sign up for a freebie account. What are your top five gay news items of the last week?

Audio: Eric Leven On Sirius OutQ

Here's the audio of Eric Leven's appearance on Michelangelo Signorile's show on Sirius OutQ yesterday in which Eric talks about his HIV/gay youth activism. He's got some great ideas. Eric has a wonderful radio voice, maybe Sirius should offer him a show too. Eric gives me a kind shout-out at the 9:30 mark.

Eric Leven On Sirius OutQ Today

Young NYC-based gay activist, writer, and filmmaker Eric Leven will appear on Michelangelo Signorile's show on Sirius OutQ today at 3:30PM. Tune and hear about Eric talk about gay youth and HIV activism.

UPDATE: Courtesy of my favorite Sirius insider, here's a pic of Eric and Michelangelo in the studio today. I'll have audio of Eric's interview later.

HRC's David Smith On Sirius OutQ Today

Yesterday Howie Klein, who blogs at Down With Tyranny and Crooks And Liars, appeared on Michelangelo Signorile's show on Sirius OutQ to blast the HRC for withholding its endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate Jim Neal.

On the show, Klein told Signorile's listeners to withhold their HRC dues and send them instead to Jim Neal. The Human Right Campaign's David Smith will appear on the show at 4:30PM to rebut. Listen on Sirius channel 109 or online here, where you can get a free three day pass.

Today On OutQ: Angels & Gassies

Today Michelangelo Signorile broadcasts his annual "Angels & Gassies" show on Sirius OutQ.

Michelangelo Signorile salutes the year’s heroes – and skewers the year’s villains – with his annual “Angels and Gassies” awards. For newbies: The “Gassies” are the hate-filled, dangerous gasbags, monsters, liars, cheats, war-mongers on the right. The “Angels” are those who fight them. It’s four hours of hilarious clips, cutting commentary, and nominations from listeners!

Mike asked me to be a "special presenter" this year, so tune in (2PM EST, 11AM PST) to hear my nomination. Mine is a "Gassie". Who do you think I picked? Get a free 3-day trial of Sirius here.
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