EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 1H 9M
Old Man Strength: EP 7.14 The Caitlin Clark Effect – Impact, Physicality, Toxicity & WNBA Real Talk
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Caitlin Clark is a needle-mover who’s brought unprecedented attention, ratings, and revenue to the WNBA—but the conversation around her has turned into a toxic stew of social media outrage, double standards, and cultural flashpoints.In this episode of Old Man Strength, host Chris Shipley is joined by Heather Burnside, Iowa State legend Marcus Fizer, and die-hard Hawkeye fan Bill Blank for an unfiltered discussion. They dig into the physicality of the pro game versus college, whether the league and its referees were ready for this moment, the loud minority online, race and sexuality dynamics, the delayed Nike signature shoe, Commissioner Kathy Engelbert’s handling of the boom, and why so many new fans (and critics) still don’t understand what they’re watching.No scripts. No filters. Just real talk from sports to culture.Sponsored by Styled by JJ Boutique, Jenny Farrel REMAX Concepts, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, and Revelton Distilling Company.LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio.
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