In this episode, the crew talks about Thanksgiving food, [6:35] bad redemption narratives, based on the recent profiles of Kobe Bryant and Adrian Peterson; [27:19] Lindsay interviews Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic about the NCAA college football season, and the latest developments at Ohio State and Maryland; [44:26] and they dive into atrocious women's soccer contracts. [58:22] As always, there's Burn Pile, [1:04:12] Bad Ass Women of the Week, [1:05:16] and What's Good. [1:07:49] To help suppor...
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 9 min
On this week's show Shireen, Brenda and Lindsay open the episode with a discussion about the validity of using flatulence as a strategy at Grand Slam of Darts (2:00). The women talk about the U17 Women's World Cup, the development of the teams, youth soccer and how and why it might not translate into successful women's programs (6:02). Brenda interviews Dr. Rachel Allison about her new book "Kicking Center: Gender and the Selling of Women's Professional Soccer" (20:00). Then the gang discusses t...
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 7 min
On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica are joined by guest co-host Erica Ayala. After laughing about a new statue of Mo Salah (5:41), the gang talks about the many overlaps of Sports and Politics (22:36). Then Brenda interview Dr. Janet O’Shea about what play can offer today’s society and O’Shea’s experiences as a martial arts practitioner (39:39). Then we get into the brand new women’s collegiate basketball season (48:44). Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile (58:05), our Bad Ass Wom...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr 7 min
On this week’s show, all 5 co-hosts are back together again. After celebrating the reception Red Sox manager Alex Cora received in Puerto Rico (5:31), Amira, Brenda, Shireen, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about the WNBA players deciding to opt out of their collective bargaining agreement with the league (19:32). Then the gang discusses the NFL Players Coalition, Eric Reid, Malcolm Jenkins, and the messiness of organizing (31:22). And Shireen interviews Dr. Linda Dahl, one of the few women to serve a...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Lindsay, Brenda, and Shireen start this week's show with a chat about Rihanna not giving any f*cks about the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show, (5:02) then talk about FIFA increasing their commitment to the women's game (laugh) by increasing prize money for the Women's World Cup (16:45). Then Brenda interviews Nicole McClure, veteran Goalkeeper for the Jamaican National Team and their journey to their first World Cup berth (30:54). After that, the gang talks about the toxic culture in the Maryland Fo...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 5 min
On this week’s show, Brenda, Lindsay, and Jessica chat about NBA fights and the World Series matchup (5:25), before delving into a discussion (burn of?) the latest with the NCAA and so-called amateurism (25:19). Then Jessica interviews the WNBA and Team USA’s Layshia Clarendon about the FIBA Women’s World Cup, the WNBA off-season, and Clarendon’s new sponsorship with DivaCup (37:11). After that, the gang talks about the on-going shitshow that is USA Gymanstics following the recent arrest of form...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 7 min
On this week’s show Shireen and Brenda talk Mental Health day (7:13); before running down the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament. They ask, what went wrong for Mexico, tip their hats to Jamaica and Panama, and look ahead to a Canada-USA final (20:41); Shireen interviews Safia Ahmad, the media relations manager for Les Canadiennes of CWHL and the women’s hockey season (37:29); Self-care when covering sexual assault stories Then, there’s a Burn Pile (57:44); Bad Ass Women of the Week...
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Amira chats with Shakeia Taylor to recap what has gone down so far in the MLB postseason before previewing the NCLS and the ACLS. Plus Amira worries about the Red Sox's bull pen and Shakeia makes some predictions for the Championship Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12, 2018•17 min
Lindsay, Jessica, Amira, and Brenda discuss the recent report on men's interest in women's sports (6:14); the latest developments in and coverage of the Cristiano Ronaldo rape case (24:52); ownership of athletes' bodies featuring J.R. Smith and Earl Thomas (39:26); and women's hockey expert Erica Ayala joins Lindsay to talk about the NWHL season and the shocking Lisa Borders news (53:17). Then, there's a Burn Pile (1:02:25), Bad Ass Women of the Week (1:03:35), and in What's Good, we manage to f...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 10 min
On this week’s show, Lindsay and Jessica talk Eric Reid's hiring by the Carolina Panthers (5:52) before diving into a long discussion about abusers, enablers, and excuses that starts with Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination hearing and winds it way through and past Jameis Winston, the Dallas Mavericks, Urban Meyer, Addison Russell, and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others (41:09). Then Jessica interviews the legendary Mary Carillo, former professional tennis player, tennis commentator, Olympic...
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Note: this interview was recorded in 2018 before M.A. Voepel changed his name, however the text and transcriptions for this episode have been amended. On this week’s show, Brenda, Shireen, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about the NWSL final (10:23) before discussing doping, doping, doping, and Russia, and doping (24:36). Lindsay interviews M.A. Voepel about the FIBA Women’s World Cup (38:49) and then the gang talks pay equity in sports (52:30). Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile (1:01:20), our Bad ...
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 9 min
This week on Burn it All Down we start by talking Naomi Osaka's post-US Open life (4:26) and a recap of sports stories that flew under the radar over the last week or so (18:55). Then we tackle the troubling state of Women's soccer in the Americas + Caribbean (34:44), and Amira talks with Lauryn Hutchinson from the Trinidad and Tobago Women's National Team (43:33) and Lauren Silver from the Jamaican Women's National Team (58:55) about their respective teams and the struggles they're facing headi...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Brenda speaks with the brilliant soccer writer Kimberly McCauley to break-down the NWSL semi-finals, look ahead to the final showdown between the NC Courage and Portland Thorns. They talk Hinkle boos, takeaways from this season, and debate their future as co-commissioners of the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2018•21 min
On this week’s show, Shireen, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica talk about playoffs and their feelings (9:22). Then the team discusses Kaepernick, Nike, capitalism, and activism (24:19). After a discussion on the colonization of surfing (34:38), Shireen interviews author Bonnie Tsui about race and gender in the sport (46:11). Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile (56:55), our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring the US Women’s National Softball team (59:00), and what is good in our worlds (1:03:10). To h...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Amira, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica discuss the second set of the 2018 US Open final, which went sideways really fast. This was about racism, about sexism, about the subjectiveness of tennis rules, about the history of Serena's experiences with bad calls at the US Open, and so much more. Congratulations to the Naomi Osaka on her US Open title and thank you to Serena for all she does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 09, 2018•28 min
Amira chats with Toni Smith-Thompson about her reaction to Colin Kaepernick's new Nike ad, and the complicated relationship between capitalism and athletic activism. To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For more info check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Sep 07, 2018•19 min
Lindsay, Shireen, Amira, and Brenda talk about Steph Curry's Player's Tribune article about women's equality; policing women's bodies in sports; and Shireen interviews New York Liberty star Kia Nurse. Then, as always, there's the Burn Pile, BAWOTW, and What's Good! To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For more info check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurnItDown...
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr
On this week's show, Amira, Lindsay and Shireen share their excitement about the fall and fresh new sports seasons (2:20), the team gets into the disaster that is Ohio State University's suspended coach Urban Meyer (5:56), they discuss and share thoughts on Boston Celtic player Kyrie Irving's homecoming ceremony at Standing Rock Sioux tribe (21:10)and then Lindsay interviews Kelsey Anderson to talk about the US Open (35:23). Then everyone's favorite segment: the Burn Pile (46:58), our Badass Wom...
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Lindsay Gibbs talks to Erica Ayala and Ari Chambers about the first two rounds of the WNBA playoffs, and they look ahead to the semifinals, where the Seattle Storm will face the Phoenix Mercury and the Atlanta Dream will face the Washington Mystics in two best-of-five series. To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For more info check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com...
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 15 min
On this week’s show, Amira and Jessica are joined by guest co-host Shakeia Taylor. At the top of the show, the group discusses the legacy of Aretha Franklin (5:42). Then they get into our cultural obsession with Tiger Woods (14:06) before turning to a discussion of the upcoming Women’s Baseball World Cup (26:47). Then Lindsay talks with Elizabeth Williams of the Atlanta Dream about Atlanta’s phenomenal second half of the season, the WNBA playoffs, and whether we should expect the players to opt ...
Aug 21, 2018•59 min
This week, Brenda, Jessica, Lindsay, and Shireen share some back-to-school memories (6:40), talk WNBA travel troubles and upcoming contract negotiations (19:19), Jessica interviews sexual assault survivor and advocate Brenda Tracy (32:47), and the panel has an in-depth discussion about whether there is any salvaging the NCAA or hope in alternatives (49:11). They also burn some infuriating events in sports (1:00:12), celebrate some remarkable achievements of bad ass women (1:02:21), and talk abou...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 9 min
This week Brenda, Amira, Shireen and Jessica talk Lebron v. Trump (6:32), get into the disasters that are OSU coaches (17:39), the team discusses #UsToo and the importance of men in the fight against toxic and violent misogyny (29:06). Then Brenda interviews Cara Snyder on the Gay Games (45:00). The team burns what needs to be burned (56:40) and they lift up the incredible women in sport (58:53). Plus, what's good in our worlds. Correction: there are 10,000 athletes, not 1,000, competing in the ...
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 9 min
On this week’s show, the full crew is back together. Jessica, Lindsay, Shireen, Amira, and Brenda rave about the new single “Undefeated” about black female athletes (7:52). Then the group discusses Rene Portland, Jaelene Hinkle, and homophobia in women’s sports (21:30) before turning to the topic of German soccer player Mesut Ozil and his retirement from that national team in the wake of the racism and islamophobia he has faced (35:32). Then Brenda interviews freelance writer and journalist Kate...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 12 min
The WNBA season has reached the All-Star break, so BIAD co-host Lindsay Gibbs took advantage of the schedule pause to talk with her High Post Hoops colleagues, Ari Chambers and Jasmine Baker, about how this ridiculously entertaining season is shaping up. They break down the latest trade, look at the state of all 12 teams in the league, make predictions for the playoffs, and, of course, talk about the latest round of WNBA activism. As with all of our Hot Takes, this is an unedited conversation. E...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Trigger warning: The segment from 18:47-32:14 discusses sexual assault lawsuits In episode 64 of BIAD, Lindsay, Shireen, and Brenda discuss Kawhi Leonard's move to Toronto (2:24), the disastrous new NFL anthem policies (5:54), and how Nassar survivors have inspired other sexual assault survivors to come forward and seek justice, especially in the case of Ohio State wrestling, USA Diving, and the University of Southern California (18:34). Then, Shireen checks in with the amazing Julia Johnson, an...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Jessica Luther talks with Shakeia Taylor, writer and baseball fan, about Josh Hader's racist, sexist, and homophobic tweets and what this says about baseball more generally, how Taylor got into baseball, the first half of the 2018 Major League Baseball Season that was, and what we can expect going into the second half of the season. Taylor even makes some predictions for the post-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2018•26 min
On this week's show Brenda, Jessica, and Shireen kick off their chat wishing for more coverage of the women's cycling tournament the Giro Rosa. They react to the men's World Cup 2018 finals and reflect on the tournament. Brenda interviews Professor Silke Maria Weineck about her new book on the debate over soccer or football. Finally, they turn their attention to women's soccer and review the state of the NWSL season. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and what i...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 14 min
On this week’s show, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about oh so many things, starting with Serena. Then they give updates and predictions for both the men’s World Cup and Wimbledon. Amira then interviews Dr. Ashley Brown about her work on the life of tennis legend, Althea Gibson. Finally, the group discusses NBA free agency, and the trolling that WNBA players have put up with recently when pointing out inequity in their sport. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, our Bad Ass Woman of the Week...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 7 min
On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, and Amira talk about a series of stories from the last week that fall at the intersection of gendered violence and sports. Then the group does a Pride month redux as the month comes to a close. Finally, Brenda interviews Jessica Lopez, football/soccer expert who works for Minnesota United and is a diehard Team Mexico fan. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and what is good in our worlds. To help support the Burn It All Down ...
Jul 03, 2018•1 hr 7 min
On this week’s show, Shireen, Lindsay, Brenda and Jessica talk about Iranian women’s access to sporting events and why it often takes powerful men paying attention for others to care. We get into it about people in sports supporting Trump, especially this week (looking at you, Robb Stauber), and in general. Lindsay interviews previous BIAD guest and Las Vegas Aces Forward/Center Kelsey Bone about her continued kneeling during the national anthem and why it’s more important than ever to her to pr...
Jun 26, 2018•59 min
