Two Outs

 Alex Reimer and Steve Buckley spar with Gerry Callahan, who agrees with President Donald Trump's snap decision to ban transgender people from serving in the armed forces. Alex and Buck both say it isn't a distraction, given that thousands of transgender troops are serving openly together. Gerry, meanwhile, argues that the military shouldn't be a place for social experimentation. 

This episode was recorded on Thursday before Alex met his fate on the morning show. Also on the show, Steve Buckley was the first person to denounce Mike Barnicle's erroneous report earlier this month about Pete Frates' death. Alex Reimer asks Buck what his first reaction was when he saw the fake news, and why he immediately doubted its veracity. Buck and Reimer also discuss comments from an Australian Olympian, who says gay athletes could ruin their careers by coming out. 

Alex Reimer and Steve Buckley speak with former Patriots offensive tackle Ryan O'Callaghan, who came out as gay in an Outsports profile this week. They talk about the reaction to Ryan's story, and whether he's changed hearts and minds in the process. Ryan also explains why he's surprised there isn't an active openly gay player in the NFL. 

Alex Reimer did not enjoy himself at Boston Pride Weekend. He says the cover charges were too high and the lines were too long. Steve Buckley takes issue with Alex's idea of Pride, saying it's more than a giant block party. Alex and Buck also delve into Charlotte Pride's decision to ban a pro-Trump group from marching. While they both disagree with the decision, Alex contests that gay Trump voters are not friends of the LGBT cause. 

Alex Reimer and Steve Buckley chat with the founder of OutSports, Cyd Ziegler, about why there isn't an active openly gay player in the four major professional sports leagues. Three years ago, it seemed as if Jason Collins and Michael Sam were starting a trend. But there's been a lull since then. Alex and Buck also talk about whether Reimer reveals too much information about his love life on Kirk & Callahan.

Alex Reimer and Steve Buckley chat with MLB Ambassador of Inclusion Billy Bean about the Kevin Pillar incident and casual homophobia in sports. Bean explains how difficult it is to stamp out anti-gay language, given how prevalent it is in our vernacular.

Alex Reimer and Steve Buckley chat with MLB Ambassador of Inclusion Billy Bean about the Kevin Pillar incident and casual homophobia in sports. Bean explains how difficult it is to stamp out anti-gay language, given how prevalent it is in our vernacular.

Alex Reimer and Steve Buckley chat with Red Sox president Sam Kennedy, who explains why the team's zero tolerance policy towards offensive language at Fenway Park –– including homophobic slurs –– is not a slippery slope. Alex and Buck also talk about why they don't always get offended when they hear homophobic language at the ballpark.

Alex Reimer and Steve Buckley chat with Red Sox president Sam Kennedy, who explains why the team's zero tolerance policy towards offensive language at Fenway Park –– including homophobic slurs –– is not a slippery slope. Alex and Buck also talk about why they don't always get offended when they hear homophobic language at the ballpark.

Buck and Reimer debate over whether it’s appropriate to speculate about Aaron Hernandez’s sexuality. Buck says his sources don’t corroborate what Michele McPhee and the Daily Mail have reported about the disgraced ex-NFL star’s love life. Reimer disagrees with the Boston Globe's assertion that there's a homophobic element to the Hernandez story.

Buck and Reimer debate over whether it’s appropriate to speculate about Aaron Hernandez’s sexuality. Buck says his sources don’t corroborate what Michele McPhee and the Daily Mail have reported about the disgraced ex-NFL star’s love life. Reimer disagrees with the Boston Globe's assertion that there's a homophobic element to the Hernandez story.

Buck and Reimer share their coming out stories and discuss the different ways they decided to reveal their sexualities. Buck waited until more than 30 years into his career, whereas Reimer announced he was gay during his second appearance on WEEI. On that note, Buck presses Reimer on whether he's exploiting his sexuality to further his career.

Buck and Reimer share their coming out stories and discuss the different ways they decided to reveal their sexualities. Buck waited until more than 30 years into his career, whereas Reimer announced he was gay during his second appearance on WEEI. On that note, Buck presses Reimer on whether he's exploiting his sexuality to further his career.