Kinks, Confessions & Coming Out with CrossFit Star Alec Smith

<p>Jake and Sam welcome their <em>first-ever guest</em> to <em>Out of Bounds</em> — elite CrossFit athlete and LGBTQ+ trailblazer <strong>Alec Smith</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is packed with everything:</p><p><br /></p><ul><li><p>Our brand-new <strong>Kink of the Week</strong> segment (yep, guns??)</p></li><li><p>Anonymous listener confessions about sex, gym class trauma, and coming out</p></li><li><p>Alec’s candid journey from conservative small towns to the CrossFit podium — including how he came out publicly, met his fiancé Riley, and his honest take on competing as one of the few openly gay male CrossFitters</p></li><li><p>Plus, the emotional highs and lows of starting a family and his new obsession: <strong>Grid League</strong></p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Funny, heartfelt, and a little spicy — this one goes <em>way</em> out of bounds.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Follow us on Spotify &amp; Instagram (@outofbounds) and share your confessions for a future episode!</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Timestamps &amp; Chapters</strong></p><p><br /></p><ul><li><p><strong>00:00 – Welcome &amp; What’s New</strong></p><p>Jake and Sam kick off with the usual laughs and introduce their <em>first-ever guest</em> tease.</p></li><li><p><strong>00:21 – Kink of the Week: Guns?!</strong></p><p>Listener suggestion leads to a hilarious debut of the “Kink of the Week” segment.</p></li><li><p><strong>02:17 – Anonymous LGBTQ+ Confessions</strong></p><p>From calling Apple about Grindr, to gym class trauma, and coming out stories — listeners spill all.</p></li><li><p><strong>09:50 – First Times &amp; Gold Star Gays</strong></p><p>Jake and Sam share their own “first time” stories and talk about gold star gays.</p></li><li><p><strong>17:05 – Introducing Alec Smith</strong></p><p>CrossFit star Alec Smith joins the pod as their first guest and shares his background.</p></li><li><p><strong>19:06 – CrossFit Career &amp; Stepping Away</strong></p><p>Alec talks about competing at the highest level, injuries, and his evolving relationship with CrossFit.</p></li><li><p><strong>21:14 – Alec’s Coming Out Journey</strong></p><p>How Alec came out to friends, family, and the public — and why representation matters.</p></li><li><p><strong>27:56 – CrossFit Culture &amp; Community Reactions</strong></p><p>Gossip, acceptance, and what changed after Alec’s public coming out.</p></li><li><p><strong>31:39 – Growing Up Religious &amp; Delayed Coming Out</strong></p><p>The challenges of coming out in conservative and religious environments.</p></li><li><p><strong>33:10 – Funny Pre-Coming Out Stories</strong></p><p>Alec’s hilarious attempts to “prove” he wasn’t gay in high school.</p></li><li><p><strong>39:59 – Love Story: Meeting Riley &amp; Getting Engaged</strong></p><p>How Alec met his fiancé, quarantined together, and their journey toward marriage and family.</p></li><li><p><strong>44:56 – Family Planning Struggles &amp; Resilience</strong></p><p>Alec opens up about the emotional and financial challenges of starting a family as a gay couple.</p></li><li><p><strong>46:03 – Grid League: Alec’s Next Chapter</strong></p><p>Alec explains the exciting co-ed sport he now competes in and why it’s so inclusive.</p></li><li><p><strong>49:00 – Weekly Pulse Check &amp; Wrap-Up</strong></p><p>Jake and Sam reflect on training, golf lessons, and pickleball tournaments; the usual cool-down fun.</p></li></ul>