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It's Part 2 with Brock McGillis, former Canadian pro hockey player and LGBTQ+ advocate for an unforgettable conversation that blends trauma, advocacy, fashion, and heart. Po'l opens up about surviving a violent hate crime—backstage at his own fashion show, inside a church. The attacker, literally named Jesus, screamed homophobic slurs as he beat him. What followed was a 5-year legal battle to have it properly charged as a hate crime. Pol' fought relentlessly—confronting a dismissive DA, yelling in court, and demanding justice. His voice became a symbol of empowerment for victims who feel invisible. Brock relates to the trauma, sharing how his advocacy journey began after experiencing his own struggles as a closeted athlete. He now tours hockey teams and corporations across North America—shifting culture through empathy, vulnerability, and honest conversations. He shares how his approach—what he calls breaking hockey drag—is opening minds and hearts in unexpected places. We dive into toxic masculinity, safe spaces, and empathy, reflecting on how trauma doesn't end with the event—it stays with you. Pol' admits he still can't sit with his back to a door. Brock, meanwhile, has helped thousands of athletes and executives see life through a more human lens. Then it's time for laughs, fashion, and hot topics: - Captain America couture disasters 

It's a sizzling sit-down breaking the ice with *smoking hot*, former pro ice hockey player and LGBTQ+ trailblazer, Brock McGillis.Visiting from Canada (Toronto, to be exact), Brock brings the heat with stories of his hockey days, love life, and the journey from locker room secrets to global LGBTQ+ advocate. From flirtatious banter about big sticks and gym routines to heartfelt conversations about self-acceptance and coming out, it's a rollercoaster of laughs, love, and life lessons. Brock reveals how he juggled his hockey identity while hiding his sexuality, the challenges of homophobia in sports, and how a powerful moment following the Pulse nightclub tragedy led him to publicly come out in 2016 — making history as the *first professional male hockey player in North America to do so*. But it's not all heavy! We share hilarious gym confessions, Grindr misadventures, fashion week love stories (spoiler: trench coats and the Waldorf Towers are involved), and even a mystical *coffee reading* predicting exciting changes for Brock — from wedding plans to the potential of fatherhood. And of course, Little Snow White 90210 steals hearts (and cuddles) once again. We discuss Brock's steamy intro and love for hot men (including Prime Minister Trudeau, Hugh Jackman, and Kevin Costner!) Gym culture: mirror gazing, hot guy chasing, and the occasional G-string on the treadmill. Yes! That's a thing! We discuss our love story — complete with a fashion studio, naked models, and a bold kiss. Brock reveals his journey from hockey locker rooms to becoming a public figure and change-maker and we peek into Brock's romantic life, engagement, and talk of weddings, babies, and big moves. He brings up his emotional reflection on the mental toll of hiding one's identity and the power of representation, We get Fun, fierce, and fabulously candid — from hockey to haute couture and everything in between This is another Hurrdat Media and American Media Television Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the HurrdatMedia YouTube channel! Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpsonbh www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading: https://polatteu.com/armenian-coffee-cup-read Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock McGillis joined Alexis Downie to chat in the Kariya studio while in Anaheim for his Shiftmakers Tour. The former hockey player, who gained recognition as the first openly gay men's professional hockey player, spoke about his mission to foster a sense of belonging in sports and how his experiences shaped his career in public speaking.

On this On the Rocks, we take a deep dive into the world of sports with Brock McGillis, the first openly gay hockey pro who is currently touring the US with his Shiftmakers Tour, 100 teams in 100 days, to address homophobia, racism, inclusion, and more. Things get candid as we talk about Brock's coming out, the challenges of living a dual life, the world of sports, what he's learned on his tour, what love and relationships look like for him, and he also shares some touching stories from talking to our youth...with guest co-host Michael Ferrera from Pride House and Out Athlete Fund...with your host with the sassy most, Alexander Rodriguez. Raise a glass, it's On the Rocks!

It's time for another listener mailbag! Piper Shaw, JT Brown, and Grant answer a selection of questions submitted by listeners about everything from rules, to road life, to JT's take on potato salad. Later on, our hosts are joined by Brock McGillis to discuss his journey as the first openly gay professional hockey player. Brock also details his career after hockey as a public speaker, advocating for inclusion in sports. His Shiftmakers Tour is starting across the US after completing a successful run all over Canada. You can learn more about Brock and the Shiftmakers Tour at brockmcgillis.com

In this episode of Without Losing Your Cool, we are happy to have Brock McGillis!Brock is an Ex- pro Hockey player, who has come out to the world as a proud member of the LGBTQ+His stories of navigating the lifestyle and creating shifts in the culture are nothing short of inspiring and spectacular. CONNECT WITH BROCK:INSTAGRAM:  @brockmcgillis33WEBSITE:  https://www.brockmcgillis.com/CONNECT WITH SHANTELLE:INSTAGRAM:   / shantellebisson  NEWSLETTER: https://shantellebisson.com/pages/boo...BUNDLES: https://shantellebisson.com/collectionsWEBSITE: https://shantellebisson.com/

In Hour 2 we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector and revisited a conversation with former pro hockey player Brock McGillis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shiftmakers tour Brock McGillis on the importance of the tour and the message he's trying to spread to minor hockey players.

Shiftmakers tour Brock McGillis on the message he's trying to spread in minor hockey dressing rooms and our web poll question of the day.

AJ and Kenny start the hour by talking about the Atlanta Falcons' decision to bench Kirk Cousins and go with Michael Penix Jr. The guys also replay TSN Mornings' interview with Brock McGillis, and discuss a couple of College Football stories

During Hour 3 former pro hockey player Brock McGillis joined the show discussing his career, personal journey, the Shiftmakers Tour, and his goal to make hockey more inclusive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 3 we were joined by former pro hockey player Brock McGillis and our Wednesday co-host, former NHLer David Schlemko. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brock McGillis is my trusted friend.  I'm so very grateful for his guidance and our conversations.  As a child I was first bullied by the athletes in school and I'm inspired by his work to change that narrative for the future of sports one team at a time!

Headlines look at recent signings and draft strategy around the PWHL as we are already looking forward to next season with a great deal of excitement. Then, we're joined by LGBTQ+ advocate Brock McGillis for a frank discussion about inclusion in women's hockey in light of recent events. Plus, Canadian hockey legends Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Jayna Hefford in conversation to discuss retired minor hockey numbers, having to pay to try out and having their fingerprints on the formation of the PWHL.

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, Dune 2 popcorn bucket (00:00), the Oilers will never lose again (09:00), Brendan Gallagher will not have an in-person hearing (15:00), Pierre Engvall is signed for SEVEN years (33:00), the Columbus Blue Jackets are a mess (44:30), Sammy is back and depth scoring has left (1:10:00), Stadium Series jerseys (1:28:00), and Brock McGillis, the first openly gay men's professional hockey player and a leading activist in the LGBTQ+ space, joins the show to talk about the Culture Shirt Tour. Visit https://www.brockmcgillis.com/tour to learn more! (1:35:00). Visit this episode's sponsors: Visit https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code DANGLE for 20% off your first order - sdpn All-Star Takeover at The Rec Room Day 1: https://www.showclix.com/event/sdpn-day-1 - sdpn All-Star Takeover at The Rec Room Day 2: https://www.showclix.com/event/sdpn-day-2 - Get tickets to the All-Star Party hosted at Isabelle's with The Steve Dangle Podcast https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/all-star-party-x-isabelles-hosted-by-the-steve-dangle-podcast-tickets-803116582317?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAAaZE72_tCOmYwyoGtYZoNVLEU-ZwaQGmTfo2u33zRUamBTeXS4Y1Tfy0m-4_aem_ATN3zVi2LArjtsaqGDzJJ5oTpdTTpjRpmQk4Lc2_0AQfuoVZmUh2HA4bsdxUzWVy4i4 Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024: A record spike in strep infections across Canada is putting a strain on hospitals, a troubling announcement from Buckingham Palace and former pro hockey player Brock McGillis shares his story as an openly gay hockey player.

Join SUAVV Sessions as we dive into the compelling story of Brock McGillis, a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ visibility in the world of hockey. Discover the strides and struggles of coming out in a traditionally masculine sport and the work being done to foster inclusivity. - Brock McGillis challenges homophobic beliefs, highlighting the importance of personal growth and fostering critical thinking in religious and other discriminatory environments. - Witness Brock's personal journey of coming out in professional sports and the overwhelming support that followed, alongside the realities of negative responses from various backgrounds. - Learn about Brock's "culture shift tour" initiative aimed at combating homophobia and offering support to marginalized communities within the sports world. - Explore the generational shifts in attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community, with Gen Z leading the way in acceptance, yet still facing obstacles from older generations. - Brock McGillis emphasizes the significance of advocacy beyond LGBTQ+ issues, including combating racism, misogyny, and ableism, and the crucial role of language and action in challenging discrimination. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suavvsessions/message

We're back for our first podcast of 2024!Cole Perfetti joins us in studio to chat about life with his roommate Dylan Samberg. He also recalls memories from his time in Saginaw, growing as an NHL player, and more.In the second half of the show, Brock McGillis (https://www.brockmcgillis.com/) joins Jamie to discuss the Culture Shift Tour.The duo chat on his origins as a goaltender in youth hockey, sharing his message with hockey teams across the country, and more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

On hour 4 of the Big Show, Patrick Dumas is joined by Minnesota Wild writer, Jessi Pierce. Jessi gives her thoughts on how John Hynes has given this Wild team new life, if they need to start worrying about the Kirill Kaprizov, is this the final stretch of Marc Andre Fleury's career and more! Later we hear from Head Coach Ryan Huska as he spoke to the media yesterday after practice.  (22:24) To wrap the hour, Brock McGillis from Culture Shift joins us to talk about the culture of hockey. Brock was the first openly gay pro hockey player so he gave his story on growing up in hockey and how we can make the game more accepting of everyone who loves hockey.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Seg 1: Should we start microwaving steak? Guest: Dr. George Vekinis, Director of Research at the National Research Centre "Demokritos"and Author of “Physics in the Kitchen” Seg 2: The NDP have found a baker's dozen worth of new targets for the speculation and vacancy tax as Finance Minister Katrine Conroy named 13 communities for the latest expansion. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: An explosion at the Niagara Falls border initially raised terrorism fears, prompting closures before Thanksgiving. Investigations later revealed it occurred on the American side, refuting earlier reports of Canadian involvement and terrorism. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Brock McGillis, an ex-hockey player who struggled to come out due to prevalent homophobic language in the sport, is visiting 100 youth minor hockey teams in 100 days to prevent current players from enduring similar experiences. Guest: Brock McGillis, First Openly Gay Male Professional Hockey Player and Leading Activist in the LGBTQ+ space Seg 5: Retailers are beginning to use new checkout technology that essentially allows customers to “Just Walk Out” without interacting with cashiers or scanning purchases. Guest: Doug Stephens, Founder and President of Retail Prophet Seg 6: The Surrey School District is grappling with an unprecedented increase in student numbers within the past decade, far exceeding the typical annual growth rate. Guest: Ritinder Matthew, Associate Director of Communications at The Surrey School District Seg 7: Greg Martel, a Victoria-based mortgage broker, is facing charges of contempt and claims from over 862 investors alleging losses totaling over $312 million after falling victim to a suspected Ponzi scheme. Guest: Gordon Hoekstra, Investigative Reporter for The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock McGillis, an ex-hockey player who struggled to come out due to prevalent homophobic language in the sport, is visiting 100 youth minor hockey teams in 100 days to prevent current players from enduring similar experiences. Guest: Brock McGillis, First Openly Gay Male Professional Hockey Player and Leading Activist in the LGBTQ+ space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today the guys setup a big test for the Canucks tonight in Colorado and chat about the battle between Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar.Joining the show is Ian Furness (18:35), Brock McGillis (28:18) and Glenn Andersson (49:35).

Jeff kicks off the show with Matt Marchese as they weigh in on the beginning of the Kris Knoblauch era in Edmonton, the idea that the AHL should implement a salary cap, and if the league should allow 19-year-olds from the CHL to play. Then, they discuss the breaking news surrounding a man being arrested in connection to the death of Adam Johnson. Later, Paul Pidutti of AdjustedHockey.com joins the show to discuss last night's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the next batch of potential Hall of Famers, and why defensive defenceman deserve more consideration (29:18). Next, Brock McGillis stops by to chat about his Culture Shift Tour, as he embarks on a 100-day journey across Canada to discuss his story as a gay man in hockey, and shares how we can go about improving the culture in the sport (50:00). They also discuss the NHL's pride tape debacle, the positive feedback he has received from players at all levels of the game, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

For our Pride Month episode of Diversity is Strength Conversations, Donnovan is joined by former pro hockey player Brock McGillis and Commissioner of the National Gay Flag Football League Joel Horton. In this episode we discuss lack of inclusion in sports and how to make them a more welcoming place for all.

With June - and Pride Month - having officially begun, Donnovan takes a look at the recent Blue Jays controversy surrounding relief pitcher Anthony Bass, who shared an anti-LGBTQ social media post on Instagram. He discusses the fallout from Bass' statement at Rogers Centre, including subsequent boos upon Bass' next relief appearance, and where both team and player go from here. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Ted Lasso's Billy Harris (who plays Colin Hughes on the show) as the series comes to an end on the choice to include a storyline that deals with a queer athlete (8:58). Plus, we hear from Brock McGillis, who authors and narrates a Pride Month essay for Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brock McGillis is a history-maker. A goaltender who played in his native Canada and the Netherlands, he came out as gay in 2016 – and, since then, has used his platform to try and make ice-hockey a place where everyone feels welcome. Through speaking out to forming the Alphabet Sports Collective, Brock has a passion for inclusion, which is why we're so delighted to have him on the podcast to talk about his story, both on and away from the ice. We talk all about Brock's journey – from getting into hockey to some of his most memorable moments on the ice; the journey he went on with his sexuality and sharing it with the world; using his platform to support others and his advocacy work; and so, so much more. It's not always an easy listen, as Brock talks about his own struggles with his sexuality – but it's open, honest, powerful and – at points – you can't stop listening. Oh, and if you're a Drag Race fan, there are some Easter Eggs in here for you as well! WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS? @brock_mcgillis on Twitter @brockmcgillis33 on Instagram WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack.murley@bbc.co.uk

Brock is a former OHL and professional hockey player, and is the first openly gay men's professional hockey player and a leading activist in the LGBTQ+ space. We discuss his journey to where he is now, the state of the sport of hockey and much more! Then we get into the leafs finally clinching a playoff spot and their upcoming matchup with Tampa, Devon Levi's incredible start, McDavid, the Flames vs Jet and much much more!

Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug talk about this week in the NHL.Then, Bayne Pettinger and Brock McGillis join Pierre and Ryan for a very candid discussion about inclusion, Pride Nights and other initiatives around the league this season. (39:05) Superb "Who's Got Your Back" stories at (1:20:38)Flames drop a tough one to Chicago: (6:03)Best destination for Bedard: (11:15)Matthew Tkachuk getting Hart Trophy votes? (18:23)Stu Skinner's Calder Trophy push: (26:28)Can you "read" an audiobook? Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card: (29:03)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do marginalized groups within sports find inclusivity? Donnovan asks this question (and many more) to Cyd Zeigler, co-founder of Outsports.com, as they chat about the recent Skate Canada by-law change that no longer requires pairs and dance teams at domestic competitions to be formed of one man and one woman (1:35). Afterwards, with more Pride Night controversy afoot in the NHL, Donnovan brings on Alphabet Sports Collective co-founder Brock McGillis, to discuss the launch of the group, what he hopes to accomplish with it, his own coming out story and how LGBTQ+ athletes find their place in sports (29:09). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this episode, Rachel is joined by Brock McGillis to discuss hockey culture, being queer in hockey, the Alphabet Sports Collective, how to be an ally, and much more! Check out the Alphabet Sports Collective's website: https://www.alphabetsportscollective.com/ Follow all of their social channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABCsCollective?s=20⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcscollective/⁠ Or search @ABCsCollective on all other social media once they've launched! Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop

This week Tara talks to former pro hockey player, LGBTQ+ advocate, and co-founder of the Alphabet Sports Collective, Brock McGillis. Websites referenced in episode: https://www.alphabetsportscollective.com/ https://www.brockmcgillis.com/

On this episode, we leave the hockey behind to talk about the people who are doing meaningful work to make certain that hockey truly is for everyone. We feature Brian Burke, Brigette Lacquette, Kim Davis, Luke Prokop, Renee Hess, Willie O'Ree, Brock McGillis, Akim Aliu, Sarah Nurse, and Harrison Browne, share a little about their stories, and reflect on their impact in making sure hockey truly can be for everyone - no ifs, ands, or buts. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @CBJectivelyPod Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Check out our website: www.cbjectivelyspeaking.com Check out our merchandise: www.cbjectivelymerch.com Keep up with the other shows on The Hockey Podcast Network by following @Hockeypodnet. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Brock McGillis (he/him) joins us this week to chat about his LGBTQIA+ activism work, his perspective on next steps for Hockey Canada and shifting hockey culture, trolling-for-fun with NHL team fandoms, and topics around queer pop culture. Track: Make It Happen Music by www.fiftysounds.co Check out our Podcast audio platform: overtheglass.carrd.co Follow us on Twitter -- Over The Glass: @over_theglass Jey: @cl0xwork Nessa: @nessquik42

Annie Bergeron-Oliver; CTV News; Brock McGillis, former OHL player; Greg Fergus, Liberal MP; Michael Chong, Conservative MP; Heather McPherson, NDP MP; Yulia Kovaliv, Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada; Zi-Ann Lum, Politico; Max Fawcett, National Observer; and Nik Nanos, Nanos Research.

Hosted by Kyle Knopp and Matthew Zator, The Hockey Writers Podcast is where your favourite THW contributors discuss the hottest topics around the NHL and hockey world, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. In today's episode, Kyle and Matthew are joined by Brock McGillis, the first openly gay professional hockey player to discuss his role in making hockey more inclusive for everyone. Brock shares some tips and experiences for how hockey teams and organizations can make their programs more accepting for LGBTQ+ players before giving his thoughts on Hockey Canada's handling of its toxic culture. Finally, he discusses his work with prospects and their development. Following the interview with Brock, Matt and Kyle share their articles of the day. Articles of the Day Devils Need to Keep Alexander Holtz in Utica for Now - https://thehockeywriters.com/devils-prospect-alexander-holtz-utica-for-now/ 5 Signs Canadiens Are in Fact Still Rebuilding in 2022-23 - https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-still-rebuilding-signs-2022-23/ ================================================ Check out "Quick Fire with The Hockey Writers" where our panel give their opinions on the hottest topics on social media and in the NHL Sign up for the "Morning Skate" newsletter - https://morningskate.io/ Follow The Hockey Writers: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/

Brock McGillis has been at the forefront of efforts to improve hockey culture for years now. He speaks with guest host Colleen Kitts-Goguen with his thoughts on how to deal with the sometimes problematic culture at Hockey Canada and make the game more inclusive for everyone.

Brock McGillis has been at the forefront of efforts to improve hockey culture for years now. He speaks with guest host Colleen Kitts-Goguen with his thoughts on how to deal with the sometimes problematic culture at Hockey Canada and make the game more inclusive for everyone.

Brock McGillis has been at the forefront of efforts to improve hockey culture for years now. He speaks with guest host Colleen Kitts-Goguen with his thoughts on how to deal with the sometimes problematic culture at Hockey Canada and make the game more inclusive for everyone.

Brock McGillis has been at the forefront of efforts to improve hockey culture for years now. He speaks with guest host Colleen Kitts-Goguen with his thoughts on how to deal with the sometimes problematic culture at Hockey Canada and make the game more inclusive for everyone.

The chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors resigned over the weekend, amid controversy that's been swirling around the organization. In late July, officials were grilled in the House of Commons on how they've handled sexual assault and abuse allegations. And for weeks, there have been calls for change within the sport, and within the governing body. For more, guest host Michelle Shephard speaks with Allison Forsyth, a safe sport advocate and survivor of sexual abuse in the Canadian sport system; Greg Gilhooly, a lawyer and survivor of sexual assault; and Brock McGillis, the first openly gay professional men's hockey player.

In this hour of The People's show Bik and Dan discuss the steps Hockey Canada needs to take to clean up their organization and regain the public's trust after two sexual assault allegations involving the National Junior team. Brock McGillis joined the show who outlined his ways to improve the organization. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ken Wiebe and Sean Reynolds of Sportsnet welcome Kyle Bukauskas (5:00) of Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada to discuss his journey into broadcasting, which included overcoming some disappointment. Brock McGillis (38:00) also joins the show to talk about being the first male professional hockey player to come out as being openly gay and about having the ability to help shape the changes that are required to hockey culture to make it a more inclusive - and much better - place.

Brock McGillis is the first openly gay men's professional hockey player, public speaker and a leading activist in the LGBTQ2S+ space. McGillis studied communications and sports community at Laurentian University and is certified in EDI from Cornell University. His rare combination of education and lived experience have allowed him to become an influential LGBTQ+ advocate, both in the world of sports and beyond. McGillis is an international speaker and brings his unique experiences to corporations, events, sports teams, and schools. His continuous work to shift the conversation around sports and pride has been highlighted in media formats across North America and earned him recognition as one of The Hockey News' 100 most influential people in hockey for 2022. McGillis shared honest and raw experiences that humanize his story. As a result, we believe his inspiring perspective is a crucial piece in our fight against the ‘Old-School' ways of thinking. The key takeaways include: The conformity to cultural norms and the need to challenge the status quo Gatekeepers need to evolve and are key to shifting the cultural norms Fortunately he had support from his family, but not everyone in sport was supportive - what would the impact be for those who don't have support in either? How hockey players can be influencers and positive shift makers in our society The need to shift from superficial ‘Bro' discussions to deeper meaningful connections in the sporting culture Performative acts of inclusion that have little to no impact Luke Prokop's story McGillis' story can have a significant impact on our culture - so join us in the fight against the ‘Old-School' ways of thinking and share this episode with your fellow coaches, players and parents.

Mike Farwell and Chris Pope have been around the Ontario Hockey League for more years than they care to count, and even after all these years, they can't resist riding the bus and broadcasting from every rink. With every trip to every rink comes the chance to tell another story. We invite you along on Farwell and Pope's adventures as they tell stories from every market in the Ontario Hockey League, from a behind-the-scenes perspective you won't get anywhere else. They're on the bus, in the hotels, and in the media rooms with the coaches, scouts, officials, players, and other characters that keep us coming back to this game week after week. Like you, Farwell and Pope are passionate about the OHL today. But they also know today's league has been decades in the making. Pop in those ear buds and join Farwell and Pope for the stories that shaped the game, and the antics that are still part of it today. Who knows? You might even hear something you haven't heard before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Lebrun and Sara Civian from the Athletic NHL are joined by Bayne Pettinger of C.A.A., the first openly gay agent in the NHL and Brock McGillis, the former OHL goaltender, and the first men's openly gay hockey player. The panel discusses Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop's historic announcement, coming out as a gay athlete in the sport of hockey.Sara, Pierre, Brock and Bayne look at the impact of Luke's statement, the support of his junior team the Calgary Hitmen and his NHL team the Nashville Predators. Brock and Bayne marvel at Luke's leadership and bravery and what it means to future players moving forward. The panel also acknowledges the work still to be done, with coaching, in the locker room and on the ice, as hockey strives to indeed make the sport for everyone.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last show of the week and it is a jam packed episode. The Welcome Matt takes a shot at the Milan Lucic troll video that was posted in front of Rogers Arena. Lucic crushing two beers while praising his ex-Boston Bruins teammates on the 10 year anniversary of winning the Stanley Cup in his hometown. LQBTQ+ advocate and former professional goaltender Brock McGillis joins next to talk about his experience being a gay man growing up playing junior and professional hockey. McGillis opens up about the struggles of being gay in the hockey world, and gives his thoughts on how the NHL has handled its gay rights messaging. Our Friday insider Rick Dhaliwal follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter, and gives his insight on whether or not the Canucks will want Travis Hamonic and Alex Edler back, what the status of prospects Jalen Chatfield, Jett Woo, Brogan Rafferty and Guillaume Brisebois, how he feels that Travis Green would like to have Brandon Sutter to come back, and if he thinks the Canucks would move the 9th overall pick. Whitecaps FC colour analyst Colin Miller joins after Tell Me I’m Wrong, and tells us how proud he is of his homeland Scotland drawing with the English today, why he thinks the English side are not as good as they’ve been built up to be, and how the Whitecaps line up versus Real Salt Lake. Jeff Paterson follows for his final hit of the week and talks about Aleksander Barkov winning his first Selke Trophy, why he thinks Elias Pettersson will one day be in the mix for a Selke, whether or not he thinks that Hamonic will be back with the Canucks next season, and gets an “ask J Pat” where the question centres around offer sheets in the NHL. Andrew tries to sizzle on Hot Take. The show wraps with all the Errors & Omissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings) looks at some of the biggest stories in the hockey world. Locked On Penguins host Hunter Hodies joins to talk about Sidney Crosby's 1000th game celebration and to squash some trade rumors. The Anaheim Ducks have been struggling, with the waiving of Adam Henrique catching everyone by surprise. Locked On Ducks host Jason Hernandez talks about the bad news, but also has some good news, and that's the impending debut of Trevor Zegras. Finally, Locked On Blue Jackets host Jay Forster sits down with former OHL and professional player and activist Brock McGillis to discuss inclusion in the hockey world. Note: This interview contains discussion about substance abuse/addiction and suicide.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.IndeedWant your QUALITY short-list FAST? You need Indeed. RIGHT NOW, our listeners get a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy & Sam chat with activist and former Canadian hockey player Brock McGillis on being working class, white, and queer - and, in Brock's case, a closeted athletic for nearly two decades. We spilled some molar tea on identity!

Hosted by Brian Falduto (he/they), Featuring Brock McGillis (he/him), Theme Music by Conor Keelan (he/him), Production by Alexis Cardoza (he/him). 

Professional hockey player Brock McGillis comes on to discuss his struggles being gay in a place of sport and how he was able to overcome depression to accept his true self. **I am NOT a professional. The topics that are covered are spoken solely from past personal experiences and, while the things I talk about have helped me in the past, they may not be a good fit for everyone** Brock's Socials: Website: www.brockmcgillis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockmcgillis33/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brock_mcgillis