Under The Bleachers

Bunnies, Baseball, and Bands - Episode 5

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters:

Come join us Under the Bleachers for Episode 5 - Bunnies, Baseball, and Bands

This week it’s Gabe’s turn to choose the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, he chose the new gay Playboy Bunny; for our conversation on all things sports we’re talking MLB Playoffs, and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer we’re talking about the Michigan Band’s Queer Halftime Spectacular. After that, we are going to share our interview with Team DC Member Club, the Federal Triangles Soccer Club.

Watch the gayest Marching Band Performance ever right here: https://youtu.be/cpxdiM1xAPE

The FTSC is on the web here: https://federaltriangles.org/ and on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/federaltriangles, and here: https://www.instagram.com/ftsc_dc/, and here: https://twitter.com/ftsc_dc

For more information on the FTSC Women’s Indoor Cup, visit here: http://ftscindoorcup.weebly.com/

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

 

The Gayest Place on Earth - Episode 4

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Come join us for Episode 4 of Under the Bleachers - The Gayest Place on Earth. It’s Laura’s turn to choose the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, she chose the new HBO Documentary Series “Nuclear Family”; for our conversation on all things sports she chose a big day for NFL kickers; and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer, she chose the rainbow paved road to the WNBA Championship. After that, we share our interview with area athlete and personal trainer Grace Thompson.

Get tickets for Night OUT with the Washington Spirit here: Spirit Night OUT

Get Raffle Tickets to win a ball autographed by the Spirit team here: https://teamdc.rallyup.com/spirit

View a Trailer for Nuclear Family here: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3953771289/

Embody Pure Fitness is on the Web here: https://embodypurefitness.com/

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

 

Episode 3 - If You Don‘t Know Gay History, You Don‘t Know Disco

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters:

Come join us Under the Bleachers for Episode 3 - If You Don’t Know Gay History, You Don’t Know Disco

This week it’s Gabe’s turn to choose the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, he chose Everybody’s Talking about Jaime; for our conversation on all things sports we’re talking World Cup 2026, and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer we’re celebrating out athletes in major league sports. After that, we are going to share our interview with Food & Friends.

Get Night OUT with the Washington Spirits Tickets here: Spirit Night OUT

Watch a Trailer for Everyone’s Talking About Jamie: Trailer

Get Tickets to see Everyone’s Talking About Jamie on stage in LA in 2022: Tickets

For more information on how to Support DC’s Movement to Bring the World Cup 2026 to DC, visit: DC2026.org

Check out Food & Friends here: https://foodandfriends.org/, or on social media: https://www.facebook.com/foodandfriends/, https://twitter.com/foodandfriends, https://www.instagram.com/foodandfriendsdc/?hl=en, https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-&-friends_2/

Buy and Sell Pies for Food & Friends’ Slice of Life Campaign: https://sliceoflifedc.org/

Volunteer for Pre-Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving shifts with Food & Friends: https://foodandfriends.org/events/thanksgiving-at-food-friends/

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

 

Episode 2 - Policing the Straights in the Bedroom

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Come join us for Episode 2 of Under the Bleachers - Policing the Straights in the Bedroom. It’s Laura’s turn to choose the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, she chose a new lawsuit challenging LGBTQ+ discrimination; for our conversation on all things sports we are talking about the race to the MLB Playoffs; and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer, we talk about the postponed Gay Games. After that, we share our interview with the Potomac Curling Club.

Get tickets for Night OUT with the Washington Spirit here: Spirit Night OUT

Learn more about the Potomac Curling Club here: https://curldc.org/ or check them out on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/potomaccurlingclub, https://twitter.com/curldc, https://www.instagram.com/curldc/

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

 

Season 3 Premiere - The Rainbow Olympics

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters:

Come join us Under the Bleachers for the Season Premiere of Season Three - The Rainbow Olympics

This week it’s Gabe’s turn to choose the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, he chose Little Nas X’s baby news; for our conversation on all things sports we’re talking the US Open and college football upsets, and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer we’re talking about Team Queer at the Tokyo Olympics. After that, we are going to share our interview with Joey Colby-Begovich, the VP of Guest Experience for the Washington Football Team.

Get Night OUT Tickets at the links below:

WFT Night OUT and Pre-Game Party

Email Brent@TeamDC.org to reserve a spot on the bus to the WFT Night OUT Game!

Spirit Night OUT

Check Out Lil Nas X’s new music videos here:

Montero

Industry Baby

Check Out Lil Nas X’s Baby Registry and Donate to the Nonprofits here:

https://www.welcometomontero.com/babyregistry/

Watch a lucky cat survive a fall at the U Miami Football Game:

Only 8 Lives Left

Check out the Washington Football Team here: https://www.washingtonfootball.com/, follow them on social media for all the latest updates: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonnfl, https://www.instagram.com/washingtonnfl/, https://twitter.com/WashingtonNFL, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a0ENbCZqIO5C1fWXGXZXA, https://www.tiktok.com/@washingtonnfl?, and sign up for their E-Newsletter here: https://1932.washingtonfootball.com/subscribe

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

 

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

 

Tortillas are Delicious - Episode 15

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters:

Come join us Under the Bleachers for Episode 15 of Season 2 - Tortillas are Delicious!

It is our Season 2 Finale Episode and this week it’s Gabe’s turn to choose the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, he chose SCOTUS’ year end review; for our conversation on all things sports we’re talking about poor sportsmanship by a  San Diego high school basketball team, and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer, we will talk about Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension. After that, we are going to share our interview with out professional soccer player, Colin Martin.

Get Night OUT Tickets at the links below:

Old Glory

Nats (Groups of 13 or more should email Brent@TeamDC.org)

United: Email Brent@TeamDC.org

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

Sticky Balls! - Episode 14

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters:

Come join us Under the Bleachers for Episode 14 of Season 2 - Sticky Balls!

This week it’s Laura’s turn to pick the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, she chose the Emmy Awards announcement regarding gendered categories; for our conversation on all things sports we are talking about foreign substance inspections; and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer, we welcome the very first gay, active player in the NFL to our rainbow family. After that, we share our interview with the Rainbow History Project.

Get Night OUT Tickets at the links below:

Mystics

Old Glory

Nats (Groups of 13 or more should email Brent@TeamDC.org)

United: Email Brent@TeamDC.org

The announcement from the Television Academy’s Board of Governors is  here: https://www.emmys.com/news/awards-news/emmys-210621

What do we think about Max Scherzer’s reaction to his on field inspections: Scherzer Video

Watch Carl Nassib’s Coming Out Post here: https://news.yahoo.com/carl-nassib-becomes-first-openly-073004342.html

For more information about the Rainbow History Project: https://www.rainbowhistory.org/ and find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199974326710871/?fref=ts and albums on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/125018730@N06/albums

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

We Don't Have Two (or any) Olympic Medals - Episode 13

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters:

Come join us Under the Bleachers for Episode 13 of Season 2 - We Don’t Have Two (or any) Olympic Medals.

This week it is Gabe’s turn to choose the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, he chose movie musicals out this year; for our conversation on all things sports we’re talking a bit about Wimbledon, and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer, we will talk about Mexican soccer fans and the Secretary of Education’s recent announcement that Title IX protects LGBTQ+ students. After that, we are going to share our interview with Team DC Member Club Stonewall Kickball.

Get tickets for Pride Night OUT at the Washington Mystics here: www.mystics.wnba.com/pride

Get 25% off tickets for Night OUT at Old Glory Rugby here: NightOUTOldGlory

Here is a list of 12 Movie Musicals Coming Your Way in 2021: 2021MovieMusicals

For more information on Stonewall Kickball, visit https://skdc.info/ or find them on social media at https://www.instagram.com/stonewallkickball/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/stonewallkickballdc/, and https://twitter.com/stonewallDC

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

The Lesbian Johnny Appleseed - Episode 12

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters:

Come join us Under the Bleachers for Episode 12 of Season 2 - The Lesbian Johnny Appleseed

This week it’s Laura’s turn to pick the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, she chose lesbian bars and queer womens’ bars brought to you by lesbians and others; for our conversation on all things sports, we are talking about the College Softball World Series, and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer we’re talking about a tennis player and his pathetic excuse for an apology.

After that, we share our interview with Whitman Walker Health.

For all of Team DC’s Pride Week Content visit https://www.teamdc.org/.

Find Whitman Walker Health on the web: https://www.whitman-walker.org/ and social media: https://www.facebook.com/whitmanwalker, https://twitter.com/whitmanwalker, https://www.flickr.com/photos/whitmanwalkerclinic/sets/, https://www.instagram.com/whitmanwalker/#, https://www.youtube.com/user/whitmanwalker or call 202-745-7000 or email appointments@whitman-walker.org to schedule an appointment.

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.

Fly Your Rainbows - Episode 11

Greetings Sports Fans and Athletic Supporters:

Come join us Under the Bleachers for Episode 11 of Season 2 - Fly Your Rainbows

This week it’s Gabe’s turn to pick the topics. For our discussion of all things queer, he chose the new film Dance of the 41; for our conversation on all things sports, we are talking about Naomi Osaka, and for our topic at the intersection of sports and queer we’re talking about the San Francisco Giants’ new pride gear.

After that, we share our interview with Team DC Member Club the DC Frontrunners.

To Register for Team DC’s Changing the Game panel discussion, go here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-mhqTgjEt03y0oXv_4ATtgX74gtLAKL

For all of Team DC’s Pride Week Content visit https://www.teamdc.org/.

To bid in the Silent Auction, go here: https://teamdc.rallyup.com/8ad7df/IEXYQ5

See the official CHANGING THE GAME trailer here.

Watch the full film on Hulu here.

Watch the Trailer for Dance of the 41 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEHpiFZlGcA

For more information about the DC Frontrunners, visit their website: https://dcfrontrunners.org/ and check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcfrontrunners/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcfrontrunners/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/DCFrontrunners and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcfrontrunners

For more information on Team DC, visit https://www.teamdc.org/

You will always find our podcast here, underthebleachers.podbean.com.  You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and Stitcher.  Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share us with a friend!

Thanks to Ralph Alston for our logo and DC’s Different Drummers Marching Band and Travis Gettinger for our music.

Under the Bleachers is hosted by Team DC Vice President Laura Fraher and Team DC Board Member for Marketing Gabriel Hernandez. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and other participants on Under the Bleachers and do not express the views of Team DC.