Mitch Brown: Coming Out, Finding Yourself & Sausage Rolls
53 min
What happens when you stop trying to fit in and start living as yourself? Mitch Brown pulls up a chair with Anna Polyviou, Irene Jones and Stephanie Leung for a conversation that goes well beyond football. The former West Coast Eagles player opens up about coming out as bisexual, finding confidence after leaving the game, and the people who helped him feel safe enough to be himself. He shares his experiences of homophobia and biphobia, challenges assumptions about bisexuality, and reflects on the pressures of masculinity in Australian sport. The conversation gets personal as Mitch talks about his relationship with partner Lou, their approach to honesty and communication, and raising children with kindness, confidence and the freedom to express themselves. There are plenty of laughs, too - from behind-the-scenes stories about his music video appearance to acting ambitions, celebrity crushes and his habit of pretending to be a spy when dining alone. In the kitchen, Anna serves up mini pork and beef sausage rolls with vegetables and herbs, bringing back one of Mitch’s favourite childhood food memories. Then it’s back to the table for Stephanie’s quick-fire questions and a heartfelt reminder about choosing people who bring out the best in you. Honest, cheeky and full of heart. Pull up a chair - nothing is off the table. Follow @theopentable_podcast for clips and behind-the-scenes. Hosted by Anna Polyviou, Irene Jones and Stephanie Leung. Produced by The Hungry Girlz. Guest and partnership enquiries: hello@thehungrygirlz.com Content note: Contains strong language, explicit sexual discussion, and conversations about homophobia, biphobia, mental health, suicide and women’s safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
