On this week’s show, Shireen, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about the rumors that Kawhi Leonard wants out in San Antonio, about everything World Cup, including the one happening now, the winning United Bid for 2026, and our dreams for 2019, and about the WNBA season so far (Lynx, what is happening?!?). Then Shireen interviews rookie Dallas Wings forward and former UConn stand out (which is saying something), Azura Stevens. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and what...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr
Lindsay Gibbs sits down with WTA Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen to discuss Simona Halep's first major victory at this year's French Open, Sloane Stephens' great fortnight in Paris, and the controversy around Serena Williams being unseeded in the tournament after her pregnancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2018•27 min
It's almost time for the Men's World Cup!! This week Amira and Shireen talk international friendlies in the lead up to World Cup Action before also chatting about Women's World Cup Qualifications and reviewing the new World Cup Song. Then Shireen is joined by Jashvina Shah and Courtney Szto to recap the NHL Finals and talk about the Caps Championship. Finally, Amira and Shireen slog through the muddy political waters of White House Championship Visits- the history, the ridiculousness, the rescin...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 5 min
NOTE: The interview this week is with veteran journalist Viviana Vila, the first woman to do in-match commentary in for a major network at the men's World Cup. It is in Spanish. If you need an English-only version, check for the next episode in your feed, which includes the translation. It’s LGBTQ Pride month! Lindsay and Brenda discuss the place of pride events in sports, the decision of soccer player Jaelene Hinkel not to play for the national team because she refused to wear a pride jersey, a...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 11 min
** Note: This week's interview is with veteran journalist Viviana Vila, the first woman to do in-match commentary in for a major network at the men's World Cup. The interview was conducted in Spanish, but in this version, Ana Julia Ramírez provides the English translation of Vila's comments. To hear the Spanish-language interview in full, look for the Spanish version of this episode on your podcast feed.** It’s LGBTQ Pride month! Lindsay and Brenda discuss the place of pride events in sports, th...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Amira Rose Davis interviews Toni Smith Thompson, a former college basketball player who protested during the National Anthem in 2003. Toni joins Burn It All Down to reflect on her protest and offer her thoughts on the new NFL Anthem Policy, the history of black women's athletic activism,, and to give advice to student athletes who are "growing into their activism". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 02, 2018•26 min
The BIAD soccer buffs: Shireen and Brenda take to the airwaves to talk (a VERY overdue conversation) about the UEFA Women's Champion League Finals. The top European women's tournament featuring VfL Wolfsburg against Olympique Lyonnais Feminin. The 4-1 result was amazing and the two chat of Sarah Bouhaddi's indomitable spirit, Ada Hegerberg's record, OL being THE FIRST team to win the Champs League trophy five times (no, it wasn't Real Madrid) and they burn the lack of Goal Line Technology in the...
May 30, 2018•23 min
On this week’s show, the entire Burn It All Down crew is together again. Amira, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica first discuss the NFL’s new anthem policy and the NBA’s reaction to Sterling Brown being tased by a group of Milwaukee police officers for a parking violation. Then we get in our feelings about the men's Champions League final. Finally, we discuss last week’s congressional hearing in D.C. about the decades-long problem of sexual abuse in US Olympic sports. Of course, you’ll hear ...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 10 min
On this week’s show, Lindsay, Shireen, and Jessica discuss the complicated legacy of Danica Patrick as she closes out her racing career. Then Jessica interviews ESPN’s Holly Rowe about the NCAA softball tournament, Rowe’s advocacy at ESPN for women’s sports, and her WNBA play-by-play debut this past Sunday. And we put on our Commissioner hats and talk about what women’s sports leagues could do to help grow their audiences. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and ...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 3 min
On this week’s show, Amira, Shireen, Jessica, and Brenda talk about two sexual assault cases (Oregon State and Detroit Lions) that are in the news even though the cases themselves are years, even decades, old. They discuss about when, or maybe if, there is a time to move on. Then they break down all the noise around reports that Becky Hammon will interview for the Milwaukee Bucks’ head coaching position, the first woman to ever do so. Finally, Amira interviews Theresa Runstedtler, Professor of H...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 11 min
On this hot take, Jessica, Amira, Shireen, and Brenda talk about mom athletes, mothering and sports, and "Being Serena," the new documentary on HBO about Serena's pregnancy, labor, and first months of parenting. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and everyone who mothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2018•10 min
Happy Birthday to Burn It All Down! We turn one this week, and yet we feel so old. First up on the show, Brenda, Shireen, Lindsay, and Jessica reflect on this year and look forward to the next one. Then, Lindsay interviews sure-to-be-a-legend Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics about Adam Silver’s recent comments about the WNBA, how WNBA president Lisa Borders is doing, and EDD publicly coming out. Up next, Wyomia Tyus -- a two-time olympian, track legend, and author -- joins Amira to ta...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 10 min
The whole gang is together this week! Amira, Shireen, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica talk about the NFL draft (some of the good, some of the bad). Then Brenda interviews fellow flamethrower, anthropologist, and bioethicist Katrina Karkazis about the International Association of Athletics Federations’s new, terrible regulations for female athletes with naturally higher testosterone levels. Then the gang responds to the interview and has a discussion about all that is wrong with these racist, sexist...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 8 min
It's a playoff party! Shireen, Amira and Brenda first chat about NBA and NHL postseason play. Then Lindsay interviews Nassar survivor and current Michigan State student Lindsey Lemke about the many ways her university has let her and the other survivors down this year, and why she and her Sister Survivors will keep fighting for change. And Shireen, Amira, and Brenda dive into a complicated discussion about recent claims that girls become better athletes if they play with boys. The crew talks abo...
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 5 min
This week, Lindsay, Shireen, Jessica, and Brenda get excited about DWTS: Athletes (3:30); run down the myriad of ways Michigan State has failed Larry Nassar's survivors this week (7:19); and discuss the WNBA draft (22:45). Then, Lindsay interviews Hall of Fame Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw on her team's unforgettable national title, and what's next -- including possible White House invitations (35:40). As always, you’ll hear the Burn Pile (48:55), Bad Ass Women of the Week (58:15), and what’s g...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 5 min
This week, Amira Rose Davis, Lindsay Gibbs, Shireen Ahmed, and Jessica Luther discuss Kobe Bryant’s relationship to women’s basketball, and what this means given his history with women and that the sport can use all the champions it can get. Then we go around the circle and each address a different story of racism in sport from the last couple weeks. And Shireen interviews Ayesha McGowan, who is working hard to become the first female African-American pro cyclist. As always, you’ll hear the Burn...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 4 min
This week, Brenda Elsey, Amira Rose Davis, Lindsay Gibbs, and Jessica Luther discuss shamateurism in college athletics. Jessica interviews River Butcher, comedian and host of the podcast Three Swings, about the baseball season that just got started. Then the gang talks about the upcoming men’s World Cup in Russia. As always, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, Bad Ass Women of the Week, and what’s good in our worlds. To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: https:/...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 7 min
This week, Amira Rose Davis, Brenda Elsey, and Jessica Luther discuss Serena Williams and other athlete moms, including those in college. Jessica interviews Molly Yanity, assistant professor of journalism at Quinnipiac University, about what’s really wrong with the coverage of women’s basketball and women’s sports more generally. Then Amira, Brenda, and Jessica turn to professional leagues’ responses to athlete activism (which includes an update on Kaepernick). As always, you’ll hear the Burn Pi...
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 6 min
This week, Shireen, Lindsay, and Brenda discuss discrimination in coaching in the wake of the University of Minnesota Duluth being found by a jury to have discriminated against former women’s hockey coach, Shannon Miller. Brenda interviews Gaby Garton, goalkeeper for Argentina's National Women's team, and then the gang talks about FIFA's proposal for a women's league. As always, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and what’s good in our worlds. To help support the Burn It All D...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr
In this episode, Lindsay, Amira, Brenda, and Shireen talk about the state of things in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) and the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) and hype the upcoming National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. Then, they dive into even more NCAA corruption, and Lindsay interviews author and former Davidson basketball player Amanda Ottaway about her memoir, "The Rebounders: A Division I Basketball Journey." To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please cons...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 1 min
This week, Amira Rose Davis, Lindsay Gibbs, and Jessica Luther discuss issues of sexual abuse in sport beyond the Larry Nassar case. Then Jessica interviews NBC Producer Lena Glaser about their upcoming Paralympics coverage, and Amira talks to Dr. Jonna Belanger about disability awareness in sport and how athletes with varying disabilities are grouped for Olympic competition. As always, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and what’s good in our worlds. To help support the Burn ...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Brenda, Shireen, Jessica and Lindsay dig into the joys and losses of the Olympics and revel in some of the majesty of and dramas of sport. Shireen interviews the brilliant Kelly Lindsey and the indomitable Khalida Popal of the Afghan Women's National Football team and we hear how they hustle - all over the world - to strengthen their team. The crew talks NCAA and the horrors and injustices committed by an organization that should protect and advocate for student athletes. The BIAD Team rightly b...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In Episode 42, Amira, Brenda, and Lindsay join forces to discuss their complicated feelings about the "woke" Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Is it empowering, exploitation, or both? Plus, we have two extra special interviews: Shireen talks with Keph Senett about the Pride House in Pyeongchang, and Brenda interviews Amy Bass about what happens behind the scenes in production at the Olympics. As always, there's a massive burn pile, and we hand out our own medals to our BAWOTW. To help support...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 2 min
On this Olympic hot take, Jessica interviews USA Today columnist Nancy Armour, who is currently in PyeongChang, South Korea, covering her twelfth Olympic games. If you would like to hear more of these kind of hot takes or additional monthly Burn It All Down podcast segments, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For more info check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2018•11 min
The entire BIAD team is together this week. Shireen Ahmed, Amira Rose Davis, Jessica Luther, Lindsay Gibbs and Brenda Elsey talk about the results of the United States Soccer Federation elections, sexualized violence by coaches in swimming and other sports. Then Lindsay chats with US Ski Jumper Lindsey Van. The BIAD crew burns what desperately needs to be burned, amplifies the phenomenal women, and share what's good. To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron...
Feb 14, 2018•1 hr 4 min
This week Amira Rose Davis, Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs Jessica Luther and Shireen Ahmed are all together to go through every Olympic event to be held at PyeongChang 2018. Then Shireen interviews Erin jackson, the first African-American woman to represent the USA in longtrack speed skating- also a phenomenal Roller Derby Jammer and champion in-line skater. Shireen gives a run down of the incredible Roller Derby World Cup that was held in Manchester, England. In flaming tradition, the BIAD crew t...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 4 min
This week, Shireen Ahmed, Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs, and Jessica Luther talk about the ongoing fallout from the Larry Nassar case, including how Michigan State, USA Gymnastics, the US Olympic Committee, and the NCAA have (or have not) responded. Then they discuss the English Football Association’s hiring of Phil Neville and do a general WTF about these kind of coaching decisions in women’s soccer. Then Jessica interviews the Boston Globe’s Nora Princiotti and the Washington Post’s Kimberley Ma...
Jan 30, 2018•57 min
Trigger Warning This week Shireen Ahmed, Amira Rose Davis, Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs, and Jessica Luther update listeners on the pending 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Brenda interviews Professor Rachael Joo, an expert on South Korean sport. She provides a nuanced analysis of tensions between local residents and critics of the environmental and economic impact of the games. The team then pivots to a very serious topic: the trial of Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics doctor and associate pr...
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 4 min
This week Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed and Brenda Elsey talk about women sports fans in Saudi Arabia who headed to stadiums for the the first time recently and the grassroots movements that got them there. Then they discuss Serena’s candid Vogue spread and the way it amplifies important conversations about black maternal health. Then Lindsay interviews ESPN women’s basketball analyst LaChina Robinson about how the game is covered, the keys to UConn’s greatness, intriguing storylines this seas...
Jan 16, 2018•1 hr 2 min
We’re back! Happy new year! This week, Shireen Ahmed, Amira Rose Davis, Lindsay Gibbs, and Jessica Luther talk about (the lack of) diversity in the Winter Olympics and athletes of color headed to Pyeongchang next month. Then they discuss how recent actions by North and South Korea around the Olympics reveal the lie that sports (and the Olympics, in particular) aren’t political. Then Shireen interviews boxer and double gold medalist Claressa Shields about Shields’ upcoming fight, her activism aro...
Jan 09, 2018•56 min
