Zander Murray: Football, Coming Out & Becoming Your Authentic Self | Who Are You (Wearing?)

What does it really mean to become the most authentic version of yourself? Welcome to Who Are You (Wearing?), the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes. Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, this celebrity, showbiz, arts and culture interview series uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the moments that shape us. This week, Alice is joined by Scottish footballer, activist and entrepreneur Zander Murray. Zander made history as the first openly gay male footballer in Scotland and has become an important voice for LGBTQ+ representation in football. In a warm, honest and occasionally chaotic conversation, Zander reflects on growing up in the East End of Glasgow and rarely seeing representations of gay men in the media that felt like him. He talks openly about coming out, the reaction to his story and how it unexpectedly led to an appearance on Lorraine, as well as the impact his activism continues to have on LGBTQ+ visibility in football and beyond. Zander also discusses his new training venture, RIKA, which aims to help people develop both physically and mentally while becoming the most confident, authentic version of themselves. And because this is Who Are You (Wearing?), there's plenty of fashion chat too. Zander chats about the outfit that makes him feel his best, remembers his first Pride outfit and reveals the highs and lows of buying and selling clothes on Vinted (feet pics not included!). From football and coming out to fashion, fitness and finding your identity, this is a conversation about becoming comfortable with who you are—and having the confidence to show it. In this episode: Growing up gay in the East End of Glasgow LGBTQ+ representation in football and the media Zander's coming out story Appearing on Lorraine The impact of Zander's activism Creating RIKA and the connection between physical and mental wellbeing Becoming the most authentic version of yourself Zander's favourite red carpet looks His first Pride outfit Buying and selling fashion on Vinted Identity, confidence and self-expression About the podcast Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes. Each episode features candid conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, using fashion as a starting point to uncover the stories that make people who they are. Hosted by Alice Cruickshank. Editorial Assistant - Amy Pavri Filmed at EH3 Studios in Edinbugh Subscribe and follow for new episodes. #ZanderMurray #ScottishFootball #LGBTQFootball #Football #ComingOut #LGBTQ #RIKA #WhoAreYouWearing #FashionPodcast #ScottishFootball #Pride #ScottishLGBTQ