Commentators nationwide took a hard look in the mirror when LeBron called out the “weird energy” in sports media, where coverage of NBA players is nothing but negative. Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown joins us in the studio to chat about how that negativity led her to delete her Twitter, how she trained her brain to always see the positive, and why she finally took her own mental health seriously, thanks in part to a partnership with Love, Your Mind. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also c...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min
It’s 2025, so why do we have to tell people to stop stalking women in sports? On the heels of tennis player Emma Raducanu and track star Gabby Thomas sharing their stalking stories, Blake and Caroline discuss why women athletes are at higher risk for harassment, the role social media plays, and how leagues can do better to protect them. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Blake and Caroline’s strong feelings about the Yankees’ controversial beard-ban Who Napheesa Collier gave half ...
Feb 25, 2025•53 min
The NBA hoped to get fans to care about the All Star Game this year and…it seriously backfired. After only 42 minutes of game time during the 3-hour broadcast, fans were left scratching their heads at the new format, the constant stoppages, and Kevin Hart’s (bad) jokes. Blake and Caroline look to the NHL’s 4 Nations for inspiration on how the ballers can make next year better. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why the NBA revamped the All-Star game format, and why fans still hate...
Feb 18, 2025•52 min
While the actual Super Bowl game might’ve been boring, Blake and Caroline found plenty to talk about: like Jalen Hurts winning the MVP, Travis Kelce’s post-game walk of shame, and whether or not the Eagles are poised to become a dynasty. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why this was a Super Bowl for haters of all kinds Decoding Kendrick’s halftime performance How many times Taylor Swift was shown during the game (hint: not a lot) The women who won the Super Bowl, including the f...
Feb 11, 2025•54 min
It’s Super Bowl week, but the drama in the sports world never stops. Luka Doncic got caught up in what many experts are dubbing the “worst trade in NBA history” while A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo hard launched their relationship at the South Carolina alumna’s jersey retirement. After covering big headlines of the week, Caroline and Blake share Super Bowl rituals plus what they’ve got their eye on as the big game approaches. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why Mavericks’ fans hav...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr
It’s official - the Chiefs and Eagles are Super Bowl-bound. Caroline and Blake break down the controversial fourth-down review that may have cost the Bills an AFC Championship, plus other takeaways from this past weekend’s games. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs potentially reaching a new milestone Tom Brady’s on-air confession about Nick Foles, aka Big D*ck Nick An American triumph at the Aussie Open Naomi Girma’s historic transfer to Chelsea FC E...
Jan 28, 2025•55 min
While many NFL fans were swapping conspiracy theories about refs helping the Chiefs get a win, Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark cozied up in their private skybox. Don’t worry, Taylor didn’t give anything for TikTok lip-readers to call her on as she whispered secrets to her new bestie. Blake and Caroline discuss what she might’ve been saying in the weekend's most widely memed moment. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Ryan Reynolds invested in another football club while battling a $...
Jan 21, 2025•57 min
Travis Kelce might’ve spilled the beans on when Swifties can expect “Reputation: Taylor’s Version” during his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Plus, if you ever wanted to rep your favorite NFL team à la Taylor Swift, now’s your chance thanks to the launch of “Off Season” by Kristin Juszcyzk. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: How the Cardinals pulled through for the Rams in the wake of the California wildfires Baby Names: Mahomes and Kelces edition What we know about the ...
Jan 14, 2025•57 min
The NFL regular season has come to close, which means the real games are about to begin: it’s head coach recoupling season. Caroline and guest co-host Claudia Rupcich tackle all the head coaching vacancies, Love Island-style. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Super Bowl predictions and the best round-one playoff matchups Why Jimmy Butler and Tyreek Hill are both trying to get out of Miami What’s going on with the Fox Sports sexual misconduct lawsuit Caitlin Clark knows why NBA ra...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
If you've ever tried to build or break a habit, you know how challenging it can be. For this special episode created in partnership with Noom, we tapped Dr. Leah Katz — a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in self-compassion and goal-setting — to break down the science behind habits and recommend some tips we can all use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2024•22 min
Joe Burrow is the latest high-profile NFL player whose home was burglarized this season. But what should’ve been a good old fashioned burglary exploded when the internet found out that Olivia Ponton made a 911 call reporting the incident, not to be confused with Olivia Holzmacher, his college sweetheart. Caroline and Blake wonder whether JB and OG Olivia split up (his pre-season bleach job is damning evidence) and dive into a Reddit conspiracy theory about Ponton’s potential motives. In this epi...
Dec 17, 2024•59 min
Pink puffers? In. Pencil stache? Out. This past weekend, Timothée Chalamet sported both as he won over skeptics with his impressive College GameDay calls. Caroline was colored impressed, and Blake lost her Timmy-ick which has been brewing since “Little Women” tanked his stock. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Caroline explaining the new College Football Playoff format to Blake like she’s five The jaw-dropping price tag on the WNBA’s most anticipated season-opening game Comparing...
Dec 10, 2024•55 min
Rivalry week in college football resulted in more than a few squabbles, and now the fun police are telling us to plant our school flag somewhere else. Caroline shares her thoughts on the weekend’s biggest brawl between Ohio State and Michigan, her alma mater. You can probably guess which side Hendy is taking. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The wild comment Josh Allen’s ex made over his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld (and how she tried to take it back) Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair...
Dec 03, 2024•51 min
There’s a snitchuation in the Sixers’ locker room. In an emergency meeting after losing to Miami, Joel Embiid caught the Heat from his teammates. All was fine until the locker room chat leaked to ESPN. Now, Embiid is on a snitch hunt in a case similar to the Snooki and J-Woww letter from Jersey Shore. Blake and Caroline also dive deep into the one person the Internet thinks it might be. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: NFL teams and players as Thanksgiving dishes, in a segment w...
Nov 26, 2024•58 min
This past weekend, 60 million viewers tuned in to watch the Tyson-Paul fight. As a bonus that literally no one asked for, viewers also caught a view of Mike Tyson’s butt cheeks. Blake and Caroline chat about how Netflix fumbled the bag with its streaming capabilities, and predict whether the streamer will get its act together in time for Beyonce’s NFL Christmas Day performance. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The Princess of Genovia’s clash with OG Anunoby at the Knicks game la...
Nov 19, 2024•52 min
This week, we let the liquor talk. Caroline flexes her pop culture knowledge by breaking down why Brianna Chickenfry got the support of Boston Bruins players after her highly publicized split from country star Zach Bryan. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: How divine intervention played into the Saints snapping their losing streak The beef between NBA stars Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokoumpo The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight and why Blake and Caroline will not be tuning in liv...
Nov 12, 2024•59 min
This episode features a major theme: men behaving badly. Between the election, time change, and Halloweekend, players, fans, and coaches all found a way to make headlines this week. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Blake and Caroline’s marathon cheering recap Why Joel Embiid got physical with journalist Marcus Hayes in the 76ers locker room A shocking viewership stat about the World Series and NCAA women’s basketball NFL plays of the week including Garrett Wilson’s one-handed TD...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Shaquille O’Neal’s appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel”, served as a reminder for everyone but especially men: never comment on women’s bodies, period. Blake and Caroline share their thoughts on his uncomfy comments. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Hendy’s Halloween plans (working) and Blake’s latest visit to the University of Michigan Why people are losing their sh*t over the Dwayne Wade statue, and why Blake believes it serves as a lesson in confidenc...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr
Blake and Caroline react to the New York Liberty’s insane OT win over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Meanwhile, the NBA season kicks off today and the people can’t help but wonder: will Lebron and Bronny Jr. take the court together in their first regular season game? In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: WTF the “Sports Equinox” is and when it’s happening The theatrical albeit botched fake injury of one Alabama Crimson Tide player The problematic response from Myles Garrett a...
Oct 22, 2024•59 min
The Cowboys had their most devastating loss yet after Sabrina Carpenter wore a Cowboys sweatshirt. It deepened rumors that Sabrina cast a hex on several sports teams after donning their merch, leading Blake and Caroline to question: is Sabrina a teenage witch? In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The WAGs who made our favorite touchdown celebration of the week Why Donte DiVicenzo and Rick Brunson were beefing on the court after the Knicks and T-wolves pre-season game The woman who j...
Oct 15, 2024•52 min
It finally happened. In a preseason game over the weekend, Lebron James and his son Bronny Jr. made NBA history as the first father-son duo to play in a game together. TBD on how the regular season actually rolls out. For this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback, Caroline and Blake invite TikToker and podcast host Annie Agar to chat about the breaking news out of the Jets, major diva wide receivers, and speculation about several failing QBs. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Travi...
Oct 08, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Baker Mayfield calling out Tom Brady for girl bossing too close to the sun Why UNLV star quarterback Matt Sluka is sitting out the season in the name of securing the bag How Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, is changing the game for women athletes Guest Erin Foley’s takes on the stats we’re thinking about in Week 4 of the NFL: Patrick Mahomes’ 12-0 record, Jayden Daniels’ 82.1% completion rate, and more Why some WNBA players are calling o...
Oct 01, 2024•53 min
Favorite after favorite fumbled the bag in week 3 of the NFL season, leaving sports journalists wondering: is this the year of the upsets? NFL insider Caroline Hendershot joins Amanda and Blake to give her POV and to share a special announcement you won’t want to miss. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why true crime fans everywhere are rejoicing in the to get Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal back The 120th L the White Sox took this week and how their social media team is responding D...
Sep 24, 2024•46 min
Apparently if you say “injuries” three times in the mirror, Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season will appear. Amanda and Blake tackle the injury stories squashing the hopes and dreams of fantasy football leaguers everywhere. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe’s response to when an “intimate moment” was captured on his Instagram Live WNBA player Caitlin Clark’s explanation as to why she liked Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris Tom Brady’s victory ...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and Amanda is joined by special guest-host Claudia Rupcich of theSkimm to break it all down. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll cover: Tom Brady’s awkward debut as the highest paid commentator in sports A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo (seemingly) having their relationship spoiled by the mayor Steph Curry and Klay Thompson’s viral WNBA moment The controversial arrest of Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill prior to Sunday’s game Aaron Rodgers’ disappointing MNF p...
Sep 10, 2024•43 min
Football is back, and so are Amanda and Blake (fresh off their post-Olympics mini vacation) for another episode of Well Played. They’re ready to bring you weekly episodes about the sports stories dominating your feeds. Between major sporting events like the US Open and the kickoff of the NFL season, there’s a lot to get to this week. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll cover: Whether Tom Brady’s Youtube career sparks joy or gives us the ick (spoiler: kinda both?) The power of AI in sports via ...
Sep 03, 2024•52 min
We’re pouring one out for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the last episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. From the most heartwarming moments to the most memeable ones, Amanda and Blake settle the score on the most iconic outcomes of the Games, plus what’s to come in the Los Angeles Games in 2028 (yes, we’re already talking about them). In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: An update on USA Gymnastics’ appeal against the CAS stripping Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal The moment Tom Cru...
Aug 13, 2024•45 min
Sunday marks the end of the Olympics, and the vibes are big time sad. The US still has time to clinch more medals with team sports and track wrapping up this weekend, and the debut of the sport we’ve all been waiting for: breaking. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: If Simone Biles is responsible for taming the internet bullies coming for McKayla Skinner Why India’s woman wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, was disqualified and how much agency athletes have over their well-being This week’s ...
Aug 08, 2024•42 min
We’re over halfway through the Paris Olympics and back with our fourth episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. After learning about the pair of Czech exes that slayed the tennis doubles competition, listeners learn that Amanda has a Hallmark rom-com in the works about the famed Olympic couple. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The bulge that prevented a French pole vaulter from winning (yes, that bulge) More poo problems in the Seine and its effects on athletes Why, in her expe...
Aug 06, 2024•40 min
We are seven days into the 2024 Paris Olympics and back for another episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. Amanda and Blake chat about the MyKayla who decided to go after the US women’s gymnastics team. Rest assured, McKayla Maroney had nothing to do with it. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The *chefs kiss* TikToks Suni Lee and Simone Biles executed after winning the team all-around gold medal, plus how protecting their physical and mental health paid off for the gymnasts so...
Aug 01, 2024•40 min
