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Breaking barriers: Ian Roberts Pt.1
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Ian Roberts was one of the toughest men in the NRL. Behind the footy world’s brutal culture of macho masculinity, Ian was struggling to deal with his sexuality. In 1995, he bravely became the first footy player to come out as gay, breaking down barriers along the way. On this episode, Ian joins Gary Jubelin to reflect on his painful journey, share how he dealt with his family’s reaction and the headlines, and how he learned to embrace his true self.
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Chapters
1. Breaking barriers: Ian Roberts Pt.1 (00:00:00)
2. Family and upbringing (00:09:36)
3. His Dyslexia (00:21:07)
4. Deciding to play football (00:28:16)
5. Coming out to his parents (00:34:04)
6. Ian Roberts reflects on football career (00:43:21)
7. Coming out in the football world (00:48:38)
8. Experincing discrimination (01:00:40)
536 episodes
Manage episode 490063157 series 2657319
Ian Roberts was one of the toughest men in the NRL. Behind the footy world’s brutal culture of macho masculinity, Ian was struggling to deal with his sexuality. In 1995, he bravely became the first footy player to come out as gay, breaking down barriers along the way. On this episode, Ian joins Gary Jubelin to reflect on his painful journey, share how he dealt with his family’s reaction and the headlines, and how he learned to embrace his true self.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. Breaking barriers: Ian Roberts Pt.1 (00:00:00)
2. Family and upbringing (00:09:36)
3. His Dyslexia (00:21:07)
4. Deciding to play football (00:28:16)
5. Coming out to his parents (00:34:04)
6. Ian Roberts reflects on football career (00:43:21)
7. Coming out in the football world (00:48:38)
8. Experincing discrimination (01:00:40)
536 episodes
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