On Monday, July 13, 2020, the Washington, D.C. NFL team announced that finally, after 90 years of using it and decades of Native protest against it, it would change its name. On Tuesday, July 14, Jessica spoke with Jordan Marie Daniel, a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate tribe and founder of the Rising Hearts Coalition, and Dr. Natalie Welch, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a professor of Sport Management at Linfield University. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about...
Jul 16, 2020•34 min
This week, Brenda, Amira, Jessica, and Lindsay recap the professional sports bubbles as teams return for the summer [2:19]. Then, it's time to discuss the realities of the return to sports and enclosed bubbles [6:07]. After that, Shireen interviews Dr. Janice Forsyth about Indigenous Sports and her book "Reclaiming Tom Longboat: Indigenous Self-Determination in Canadian Sport" [34:16]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [54:40], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Kara Lawson [1:04...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min
This week, Amira, Shireen, Jessica, and Lindsay do a speed round of cohost questions about what they're working on outside of the podcast [6:00]. After that, we're re-airing a conversation with Indigenous writer Rebecca Nagle and Lindsay about Native activism and changing the name of the Washington football team [36:50]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [50:30], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Maya Moore [1:03:55], and what is good in our worlds [1:07:45]. For show notes, tra...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 15 min
This week, Brenda, Jessica, Amira, and Lindsay discuss the political backlash to to the ongoing Black Lives Matter athlete activism [6:47]. After that, Brenda interviews Mexican sports journalist Olga Trujillo about the Mexican Women's Football League [32:23]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [49:55], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Scrap Yard Fast Pitch Softball [1:00:09], and what is good in our worlds [1:02:39]. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check ...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In a follow up to the special episode on Black Women Athletes speaking up, we bring you a special episode highlighting some of the recent moments of protest, organization, and leadership by Black Women athletes. Amira talks to pro softball players Kiki Stokes and A.J. Andrews about that tweet and the resulting boycott of Scrapyard softball. Then, Amira chats with Kansas State basketball player, Chrissy Carr and USC's Track star Anna Cockrell, who are leading unified efforts of black student-athl...
Jun 28, 2020•52 min
This week, Jessica, Amira, and Shireen talk athlete activism and the return of sports [9:00]. After that, Shireen interviews WNBA Atlanta Dream player Renee Montgomery about why she's stepping away from basketball for a year to focus on activism in Atlanta [28:30]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [48:22], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Anna Cockrell [58:32], and what is good in our worlds [1:01:17]. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: w...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 10 min
This week, Shireen, Lindsay, and Brenda dig into the history of NASCAR and the decision to ban the Confederate flag from future races [6:18]. After that, Lindsay interviews NOLympics LA organizers Molly Lambert, and Anne Orchier about the movement to abolish the Olympics [25:30]. Finally, they discuss the return of women's sports [46:31]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [57:24], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Natasha Cloud [1:06:37], and what is good in our worlds [1:08:46]...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min
On this week's episode, Shireen, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica discuss whether sports media is equipped to handle the Black Lives Matter movement [7:30]. After that, Brenda sits down with Olympian Anita Asante to discuss the impact of Black Lives Matter in global football [21:50]. Finally, they speak about all the good, bad, and ugly of social media statements from this week [38:45]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [56:10], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Amanda Nunes [1:07:3...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In this powerful episode, we check in with 11 black women athletes, passing them the mic and holding space for their voices, emotions, stories, and experiences as they all navigate this moment. Interviews include Kelsey Bone, Gwen Berry, AJ Andrews, Saroya Tinker, Tziarra King, Ellie Jean, Zariyah Quiroz, Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, Batouly Camara, Alanna Gardner, Dr. Maryam Aziz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 12 min
On this week's episode, Shireen, Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica discuss the anti-trans athlete ruling in Connecticut [1:57]. After that, Finally, they speak about athlete activism in the wake of George Floyd's murder [11:00]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [51:00], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring all black women athletes in the fight to end police brutality [1:04:00], and what is good in our worlds [1:05:30]. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 19 min
On this week's episode, Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica honour Asian American Pacific Islander History Month by highlighting some AAPI athletes [6:04]. After that, Jessica sits down with Kate Elston to discuss her podcast Vicious Cycle and all things sports + menstruation [18:11]. Finally, they speak about all the attempts at returning to sports [35:35]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [54:25], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Candice Lee [1:04:18], and what is good in ou...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In a special Hot Take: Shireen chats with WoSo writing superstars Meg Linehan and Stephanie Yang about the NWSL tournament that begins June 27- with an option for players to opt-out. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; ...
May 28, 2020•20 min
This week, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica talk about the 2023 Women's World Cup [1:48]. Then, they discuss the return of Bundesliga [5:10]. After that, Shireen has a conversation with Somali-British referee Jawahir Roble [17:32]. Finally, they speak on the NWHL [32:17]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [47:12], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring the Football Club Barcelona Women's Team [55:52], and what is good in our worlds [58:16]. For show notes, transcripts, and more ...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min
This week, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica first react to an ESPN NFL schedule tweet about "hope" [2:23]. Then, they discuss the new Title IX regulations [5:33]. After that, Amira has a conversation with community organizer and athlete Alison Mariella Desir about Ahmaud Arbery and the whiteness of the running community [20:59]. Finally, an update about the USWNT lawsuit [44:44]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [51:47], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Formiga [1:02:33], and what ...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Shireen chats with Canadian hurdler, author, and legendary media personality, Perdita Felicien, about her experience during Covid-19, managing work and motherhood, fertility and what "bar-b-que that bitch" really means. They talk about struggles of women athletes, the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, and a host of other important topics. This special episode was produced by Kasia Mychajlowycz. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com T...
May 10, 2020•37 min
This week, Jessica, Brenda, Lindsay, and Shireen first discuss the NWHL draft [2:54]. Then, they dive into FIFPro and the state of women's football across the world [6:26]. After that, Lindsay interviews two-time Olympian fencer Ysaora Thibus [15:05]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [28:17], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Sammy Davis [39:09], and what is good in our worlds [41:00]. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpo...
May 05, 2020•50 min
This week, Brenda, Amira, Lindsay, and Shireen first discuss the future of women's professional hockey in Canada [2:05]. Then, they try to explain to each other sports phenomenons they don't understand [8:45]. After that, Jessica interviews journalist Haley Shapley about her new book "Strong Like Her" [32:00]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [47:19], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Ann Muffet McGraw and Sana Mir [1:00:39], and what is good in our worlds [1:03:03]. For show n...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min
On this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, Jessica, and Shireen first talk WNBA Draft reactions [1:15]. Then they dive into what college sports might look like after the coronavirus [4:51]. Brenda interviews Colombian national soccer player Vanessa Cordoba about the sexism threatening to end women's professional soccer leagues [25:30]. Finally, they talk about reimagining what sports would look like if they were in charge of rebuilding [46:29]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [57:19], the Bad Ass ...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Amira and Lindsay break down the WNBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2020•34 min
On this week’s show, Shireen, Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica first talk about how the sports entities are continuing their attempt at getting sports on TV [7:00]. Then Brenda and Shireen interview Dr. Jean Williams about "The English Game" [26:39]. Finally, we discuss the upcoming WNBA draft [46:23]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [1:01:17], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Nikki McCray-Penson [1:14:30], and what is good in our worlds [1:16:46]. For show notes, transcri...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 28 min
This week, we talk about leadership in the WNBA [6:23]. Then, Amira interviews Dr. Kathleen Bachynski about the public health crisis of youth football [25:45]. Of course you’ll hear the Burn Pile [47:38], our Bad Ass Woman of the Week [1:00:43], and what is good in our worlds [1:04:06.] To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: www.burn...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 14 min
This week, the gang’s back! We talk about women's sports affected by the novel coronavirus and baseball's Opening Day. Then, Shireen interviews WNBA basketball player Kia Nurse about the Olympics postponement [27:45]. Brenda sits down with Dr. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela to discuss fitness and neoliberalism during Covid-19 [47:35]. Of course you’ll hear the Burn Pile [1:07:15], our Bad Ass Woman of the Week [1:20:50], and what is good in our worlds [1:22:46.] To help support the Burn It All Down po...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 35 min
In this special episode, Amira interviews Arizona senior basketball star Amari Carter (2:04) about the abrupt end to her NCAA career, and how she's feeling. Then, Lindsay talks with WNBA star Elizabeth Williams (17:07)and pro volleyball player Chiaka Ogbogu (39:13) about how the coronavirus impacted their professional seasons in Europe -- emotionally, physically, and financially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This week the gang’s all here with feelings of solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about the humor of social media in dark times. Then, we discuss the terrible legislation barring transathletes from participating in school sports [9:24] and suggest how to stop its passing. Jessica sits down with cultural anthropologist Dr. Adia Benton to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on sports [20:31]. Finally, it's Shireen's turn to lead us into our conversation on Tom Brady, Cam Newton, and NFL F...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Lindsay talks with Ashland Johnson of the Inclusion Playbook about why we must all act IMMEDIATELY to get Idaho's governor to veto HB500, an anti-trans bill that is using women's sports as a cover for bigotry. Here is how you can help defeat this transphobic bill now: https://secure.transequality.org/site/Advocacy;jsessionid=00000000.app274a?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=206&NONCE_TOKEN=2C3685D3075C031FD7B8D1C0F5DC0895 More information: https://www.powerplays.news/p/urgent-ida...
Mar 20, 2020•18 min
This, week, Lindsay, Amira, and Brenda open up the show by talking about how the coronavirus is impacting their own lives. Then, they discuss the dramatic events last week when coronavirus canceled sports, and question what's next. (7:49). Shireen chats with Talia Kaufman, programs director, and Zainab Hussaini, general manager, about Skateistan an award-winning organization that got its start in Afghanistan, and uses skateboarding as a tool to empower kids, keep girls in school, and amplify the...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 15 min
On this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica first talk women’s soccer tourneys around the world with a focus on the #SheBelievesCup. [4:59] Then they dive into the arguments around the NFL’s proposed new CBA. [17:26] Shiren interviews Rachael Rapinoe about cannabis products and athlete recovery. [34:15] Finally, they talk about the impact of the coronavirus on sports, the history of pandemics and sports, and what maybe, possibly will happen to March Madness. [51:12] Of course, you’ll hear th...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Shireen chats with Dr. Kate O'Halloran about the upcoming Women's T20 cricket final on Sunday, March 8 - International Women's Day 2020. They talk about women's cricket down under, rising stars, and the #FillTheMCG campaign that seeks get 95,000 fans to attend the match at the Melbourne Cricket Grounds and make history. Dr, O'Halloran sahres her thoughts and predictions for this momentous event. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To...
Mar 06, 2020•20 min
Hello, flamethrowers! For our Patreon-only segment in February, Jessica interviewed romance novelist Alexa Martin about her life as an NFL wife, how she got into writing, and about her upcoming romance novel that was inspired by Colin Kaepernick. This is a small part of that chat. If you would like to hear the entire interview and our back catalogue of Patreon-only segments and interviews, go to our Patreon and sign up for $2+/month: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown Alexa Martin is the auth...
Mar 05, 2020•9 min
In this week's episode, Jessica, Lindsay and Shireen start the show with a conversation about the NHL team Carolina Hurricanes using relief goalie / zamboni driver David Ayers during a Toronto Maple Leafs game (2:24.) Tara is meowing incessantly in the background. The crew talks about Maria Sharapova's retirement, the drama surrounding her career, her injuries, and what she meant to tennis(6:55). Then Shireen interviews fellow sports journalist Claire Hanna about CURLING and The Scotties Tournam...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 25 min
