EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 38 MIN
The Future of College Sports & NIL, AU Softball x MLB, and Coco Gauff Makes History in the French Open
from Click Clack · host Lauren Duletzke & Jacki Gemelos
On this week's episode of Click Clack, it's just Lauren and Jack... no guests, just us! Aside from acknowledging how we didn't post about each other on National Best Friend's Day, we go deep into our "Drip" of women's sports topics as there's a lot to unpack that's happened in the recent weeks. We cover one of the hottest topics in college sports right now... the House v. NCAA settlement: athlete compensation and how the game is changing under the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) era. We break down what these new NIL collectives actually mean for players—from big-name programs to smaller schools—and how this shift is reshaping the money, power, and opportunities in college athletics. Plus, we take a closer look at Major League Baseball’s investment in Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball and what that could mean for the future of women’s softball in America, and maybe, the world. We also share our excitement about Coco Gauff’s recent historic win at the French Open—and giving a big shoutout to Jenny from The Sports Bra for expanding her vision to 4 more major sports markets. On a more personal note, we open up about our ongoing battles with insomnia and what we’ve been learning on our journey to better sleep and wellness. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m., this one’s for you.And finally—because no episode is complete without food—we hype Jacki up about a Portland fast-food legend, Burgerville. Let’s just say it’s everything you’d expect: laughs, greasy goodness, and a whole lot of joy.You can also watch this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickclackpodcast Chapter Timestamps(00:00) Just Us! A few flowers for good friends (03:31) Paying NCAA Athletes and Equity Concerns(12:18) The Future of NCAA Athlete Compensation(17:20) Growing Women's Sports & MLB Viewership Decline(29:02) Personal Journey Through Health & Wellness(37:41) Fast Food Cravings & Burgerville IntroductionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsclickclack/ANDTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its.clickclack
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On this week's episode of Click Clack, it's just Lauren and Jack... no guests, just us! Aside from acknowledging how we didn't post about each other on National Best Friend's Day, we go deep into our "Drip" of women's sports topics as there's a lot to unpack that's happened in the recent weeks. We cover one of the hottest topics in college sports right now... the House v. NCAA settlement: athlete compensation and how the game is changing under the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) era. We...
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