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Colton Underwood On Defining Masculinity On His Own Terms
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As a former NFL player and star of the Bachelor, Colton Underwood has embodied the highest ideals of masculinity. He worked hard to fit the mold of what everyone expected him to be. Until it almost killed him. When he finally accepted his sexuality and came out in 2021, the impact felt seismic.
This week, Colton talks about navigating his football career as a closeted gay man—what it was like to experience locker rooms, and the homophobia that came with them. And why the sports culture makes it so difficult for closeted men to live their lives openly.
Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at thelimits@npr.org.
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This week, Colton talks about navigating his football career as a closeted gay man—what it was like to experience locker rooms, and the homophobia that came with them. And why the sports culture makes it so difficult for closeted men to live their lives openly.
Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at thelimits@npr.org.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As a former NFL player and star of the Bachelor, Colton Underwood has embodied the highest ideals of masculinity. He worked hard to fit the mold of what everyone expected him to be. Until it almost killed him. When he finally accepted his sexuality and came out in 2021, the impact felt seismic.
This week, Colton talks about navigating his football career as a closeted gay man—what it was like to experience locker rooms, and the homophobia that came with them. And why the sports culture makes it so difficult for closeted men to live their lives openly.
Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at thelimits@npr.org.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This week, Colton talks about navigating his football career as a closeted gay man—what it was like to experience locker rooms, and the homophobia that came with them. And why the sports culture makes it so difficult for closeted men to live their lives openly.
Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at thelimits@npr.org.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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