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Burn It All Down
by Burn It All Down
The feminist sports podcast you need. Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs, Brenda Elsey, Amira Rose Davis, and Jessica Luther break down the week in sports and culture.
Episodes
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Ep. 277: More Mayhem: Fall Sports Mash-Up is Back
In what's becoming a Burn It All Down tradition, we take a look around the packed fall sports landscape. This time, Lindsay, Brenda, and Shireen share a couple storylines they're following. They discuss their hopes for future FIFA and WNBA leadership; they preview the upcoming women's college...
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Fire Pit with Dr. Richard Norman : (re) Pebbling - A Story of Blackness & Curling
Dr. Richard Norman is a Futurist and the author of a stunning graphic novel about beloved winter sport that needs re-imagining. It was illustrated by John Olbey, forward by Kim Davis with an illustrated epilogue by Shelby Gagnon. In addition to the book and the creative process behind it, Shireen...
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Scamchester City Fire Pit with Sam Kunti
Investigative journalist Sam Kunti joins Brenda to explain the history of the financial scandal rocking Manchester City and the English Premier League. They discuss the problems that come with nation states buying football clubs and how it may reshape the legacy of the sport's biggest stars, like...
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Burning Thoughts: Amina Seck and Abolish ICE
Our patrons voted and said they wanted to hear us talk about Kentucky State basketballer, Aminata "Amina" Seck, who was recently released from ICE's custody after spending two months imprisoned by them. Seck is a graduate student, from Senegal, and plays center on the team. She was with her team…
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Burning Thoughts: Riley Gaines (et al) Loses Again
Our patrons voted and said they wanted to hear us celebrate the recent failure of an anti-trans lawsuit spearheaded by perpetual loser, Riley Gaines. There are party hats, a noise maker, some cheering, and some talk. We'll be back soon with another poll. If you'd like to vote in what BIAD…
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Ep. 276: The death of sports?
With Ted Cruz featured on College GameDay, multiple universities sending teams abroad, and designer brands popping up on campus for football games, Jessica, Amira, and Lindsay are left asking: is this the death of sports? Amira takes us through the history of how big money entered college sports,...
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Patreon Preview: Ted Lasso, Season 4, Ep 1 - 3
Hello, Flamethrowers! Here's another preview of what's happening over on Patreon. Ted Lasso is back for a new season and Amira and Jessica have BURNING THOUGHTS about the first three episodes. (Amira is a bigger fan of this season than Jessica is.) You can listen or watch the full conversation…
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Ep. 275: All bets are off: How sports gambling has conquered the world
Amira, Brenda, and Lindsay review how sports betting has seeped into politics and provided the stuff of fantasies for people in dire economic need. Women represent the final frontier for exploitative betting companies, and BIAD asks how we can save women’s sports from such scourge. The hosts...
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Patreon Preview: WNBPA VP Alysha Clark takes us behind the scenes on the new CBA
Hello, Flamethrowers! Here’s a preview of Lindsay's interview from WNBA All-Star Weekend with 3-time WNBA Champion and WNBPA vice president Alysha Clark. The interview was part of an event hosted by 75 Million and Inclusion Playbook called “Full Court Press: A celebration and brunch for sports...
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Patreon Preview: Lori Lindsey on the NWSL season so far and calling games in the men's World Cup
Flamethrowers! Here’s a preview of the interview Jessica did this week with Lori Lindsey, a former professional soccer player and current TV commentator who just called ten games in the World Cup and is back in the booth for NWSL games. They talked about Lori’s playing career, calling World Cup...
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Ep. 274: Is the men’s World Cup getting worse?
After 100 matches, Brenda, Jessica, and Shireen take stock of the 2026 Men’s World Cup, from the most corrupt moments (so far) to the most interesting storylines. We discuss how this Cup will be remembered, and whether there’s any hope for the future of the men’s tournament. We also make...
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Patreon Preview: Men’s World Cup check-in, with Shireen and Brenda
Hi Flamethrowers! We will be back in this feed with a brand new episode in a couple weeks. In the meantime, here’s a peek at some of the bonus content we’re posting over on our Patreon. You can listen (or watch) the full conversation on Patreon now. Patreon is where we’re posting all of our bonus...
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Interview: Human Right & the Men's World Cup with Ketty Nivyabandi - Amnesty International (CAN)
Flamethrowers, we’re bringing you one more bonus episode in the main podcast feed. Going forward, we’ll be posting these special conversations on Patreon, so please go there to sign up. For the month of June, all of our bonus contest is freely available on Patreon!...
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Ep. 273: Men's World Cup preview
Get ready for the men's World Cup with Burn It All Down! This episode features a little World Cup 101, players to watch, group matches to circle, plus a characteristic BIAD dive into some of the tensions and off-field issues circling it all. Then, as usual, we’ve got a Burn Pile and Torchbearers…
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Burning Thoughts: F1 in 2026
Amira and Jessica talk about the ongoing season of Formula One, which is back this weekend for the Miami Grand Prix after an unexpected month off. Here's a video of Ferrari's "rotisserie" chicken rotating wing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_eM9jBHdxI Join our newsletter to get all the…
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Interview: Inside a paradigm-shifting WNBA offseason with Jackie Powell
Lindsay Gibbs and The IX's Jackie Powell discuss the exhausting, tumultuous road to the new WNBA's historic new CBA, Cathy Engelbert's draft-night own-goal, million-dollar free agency moves and more. Join our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we relaunch the podcast:...
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Burning Thoughts: Reo Eveleth and Julie Kliegman on the IOC's new policy of exclusion
Jessica talks to Reo Eveleth and Julie Kliegman about the horrible new IOC policy that excludes trans, intersex, and any athlete does not fit perfectly into the IOC's definition of "woman." For more on Reo Eveleth: https://reveleth.com/ For more on Julie Kliegman: https://juliekliegman.com/ To...
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Burning thoughts: The importance of Iran in global football
Brenda and Shireen talk about Iran potentially withdrawing from the men's World Cup, US imperialism, and the mess that could be FIFA 2026. Join our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYv Subscribe to our YouTube...
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WNBA CBA deadline drama: Emma Baccellieri and Lindsay break down the labor fight
Emma Baccelllieri, staff writer at Sports Illustrated and co-author of Court Queens, joins co-host Lindsay Gibbs to talk about the plethora of WNBA CBA news this week, break down gross revenue vs. net revenue (in a fun way, we hope!), and put this labor fight into the context of history of…
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Ep. 272: Winter Olympics Wrap up – and a Paralympics Preview
From Alysa Liu to climate change to moms winning gold medals, the hosts recap their biggest takeaways from the 2026 #WinterOlympics. Then they pivot to preview the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The gang shares the top storylines they’re following (including Russia’s…
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Interview: Dr. Jules Boykoff on the ’26 #WinterOlympics
Dr. Amira Rose Davis is joined by Dr. Jules Boykoff for post-Olympic analysis, including a look at protests and athlete activism during the Winter Games. The conversation delves into sustainability, colonialism, the IOC's engagement with political figures, and the new era of the IOC under Kirsty...
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Interview: Steph Crugnola on Figure Skating at the Milan Olympics
* *CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual and emotional abuse, as well as disordered eating, so please take care while listening.** This episode was recorded on Thursday, February 12, at 3:30pm CT. Jessica talks to Steph Crugnola, a former competitive figure skater and judge,...
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Burning Thoughts: Bad Bunny 64, Haters 0
Amira and Brenda process an epic Super Bowl halftime performance by Bad Bunny. From colonial sugar plantation to a Brooklyn bodega, the show told important stories. A celebration of Puerto Rican culture, and possible reinvention of Pan-Americanism, the performance delighted BIAD's superfans.…
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Ep. 271: Winter Olympics Preview, Part 2
In Part 2 of Burn It All Down’s 2026 #winterolympics preview, the hosts detail the events and athletes they're most excited to watch, from the next chapter in the #USAvsCanada #WomensHockey rivalry to the debut of "skimo." They also make time for the latest petty drama—and brush up on some…
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Thank You!!
The hosts convene on short notice to record an update on the Kickstarter — and to offer a heartfelt “thank you” to all the flamethrowers out there. Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burnitalldownpod/burn-it-all-down-the-feminist-sports-podcast-you-need Join our...
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Ep. 271: Winter Olympics Preview, Part 1
In Part 1 of Burn It All Down’s 2026 Winter Olympics preview, Amira, Brenda, Lindsay, Jessica, and Shireen dive into the key storylines you might have missed ahead of the Games in Milano Cortina. Of course, they also have plenty to burn — and plenty of torchbearers to spotlight. They also have…
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Ep 270: FIFA's Tomfoolery at the 2026 Men's World Cup Draw
Burn It All Down has returned to torch everything that is FIFA, including whatever that draw ceremony was for the upcoming men’s World Cup, Infantino deciding to award Trump a “peace prize,” and fears about what this World Cup will be like with much of it taking place in the United States.…
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Q+A from NASSH Conference
This episode of Burn It All Down was recorded in front of a live audience on May 26, 2025, at the North American Society for Sports History’s annual conference, which took place at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. We’re back, one more time, for another one-off live show. We are not...
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Ep 269: Live from the North American Society for Sports History Conference (NASSH)
This episode of Burn It All Down was recorded in front of a live audience on May 26, 2025, at the North American Society for Sports History’s annual conference, which took place at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. We’re back, one more time, for another one-off live show. We are not...
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Q+A from Bowling Green
This episode of Burn It All Down was recorded in front of a live audience at Bowling Green State University on March 27, 2025. We’re back...for a single live show. If you have not heard the show itself, you can find it on your feed now. This is the Q+A with the live audience that followed. We are...
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Ep 268: Live from Bowling Green State University
This episode of Burn It All Down was recorded in front of a live audience at Bowling Green State University on March 27, 2025. We’re back...for a single live show. We are not resuming weekly shows at this point, but we do have another live show scheduled at the end of May in Gatineau, Canada…
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Ep. 267: Burn On, Not Out
In this episode, the whole team -- Lindsay Gibbs, Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed, Brenda Elsey and Jessica Luther -- is together. First they discuss upcoming Halloween costumes. Then, they share a very important announcement. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment…
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Interview: Sam Coffey and Ellie Jean on their first NWSL Season
In this episode, Amira Rose Davis interviews her former students, Ellie Jean of Gotham FC and Sam Coffey of the Portland Thorns, about their first season in the NWSL. They also talk about how their college journey impacted who they are now and their goals for the future. This episode was produced...
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Ep. 266: Buckle Up! It's the Fall Sports Mayhem Mash-Up Whip-Around
In this episode, Amira Rose Davis, Jessica Luther and Lindsay Gibbs recap the current madness of fall sports. But first, they share memorable moments from their live show at the University of Notre Dame. Then, they discuss all things fall and sports, including updates on rookie quarterbacks and…
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Interview: Jack Swarbrick, Athletic Director at the University of Notre Dame, on the Challenges and Opportunities of Collegiate Athletics' Programs
In this episode, Amira Rose Davis and Brenda Elsey interview Jack Swarbrick, Athletic Director at the University of Notre Dame. They discuss the modern challenges and opportunities of running an athletic program in the NCAA. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our…
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Ep. 265: Live from Notre Dame on Protecting Labor in Sport
In this episode, Jessica Luther, Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs, and Brenda Elsey are live at the University of Notre Dame. First they share their favorite Notre Dame trivia. Then, they discuss protecting -- or not -- the labor of athletes, starting off with the the recent Sally...
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Interview: Alison Mariella Désir, author of Running While Black
In this episode, Shireen Ahmed interviews Alison Mariella Désir, endurance athlete, activist, mental health advocate and author of the book Running While Black. They talk about Alison's writing process, relationship with endurance running in as Black woman in a white sport. To pre-order Running...
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Interview: An Exploration of Women's Rugby in the U.S., with Alycia Washington, Kat Aversano, and Kerri Heffernan
In this episode, Jessica Luther spoke with three women in US rugby: Kerri Heffernan, who has been a part of rugby in the US for many decades and is currently the Chair of the Women’s Rugby Coaches and Referees Association; Kat Aversano, the head coach of the Howard University women’s rugby team;...
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Ep. 264: Cheating! The Latest Soap Operas in Chess, Pro-fishing and More
Note: Next week, Burn It All Down has a live show at the University of Notre Dame on October 11. Reserve a free ticket here. In this episode, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther dive into the most recent cheating scandals in sport. But first, they talk about where they would put a new...
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Ep. 263: Favre's Welfare Fraud and Other Sports Criminals Ripping Us Off
In this episode, Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther dissect Brett Favre's welfare fraud. But first, they talk about what occupation they would have if they weren't an historian and journalists. Then, they discuss how sports have defrauded the public, dissecting the most recent…
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Interview: Andrew Maraniss, Author of Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team
In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs interviews Andrew Maraniss, special projects coordinator at Vanderbilt University and author. They discuss his latest book Inaugural Ballers, which tells the story of the 1976 Women’s Olympic Basketball team, who laid the foundation for the rise of women’s sports in...
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Ep. 262: Wretched Robert Sarver
In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs, Shireen Ahmed and Jessica Luther break down the recent report on the behavior of Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns basketball teams. But first, they talk about the retirement of tennis great Roger Federer. Then, they dig into a report...
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Interview: Sabreena Merchant, writer at SB Nation, breaking down the WNBA Playoffs
In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs and Sabreena Merchant, W/NBA writer for SB Nation and co-host of The Step Through, break down the rollercoaster of the WNBA playoffs, including Becky Hammon's historic championship title with league MVP A'ja Wilson, playoff MVP Chelsea Gray, and rest of the dynamic...
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Ep. 261: How the Sporting World Is Responding to the Queen's Death
In this episode, Shireen Ahmed and Amira Rose Davis discuss who the sporting world has responded to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. But first, they talk about their favorite recent concerts, including Bad Bunny and a candlelight Vivaldi quartet. Then, they dive into the ways athletes and…
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Interview: Daniel Sailofsky, Sociologist of Sport and Law, on Saying Goodbye to His NFL Fandom
In this episode Shireen Ahmed interviews Daniel Sailofsky, a lecturer in criminology and sociology at Middlesex University London, whose research examines gender and gender-based violence, masculinity, sport sociology and labor, and the sociology of law. They discuss Sailofsky's recent article in...
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Ep. 260: Fleur-de-lis, Storm v. Aces Game 3!!!, and Coco and the City Girls: Important Updates on Hockey, the WNBA Playoffs and Tennis
Before we get into this episode, a content warning. We talk about mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call the national suicide and crisis lifeline at 988 in the United States or 1-833-456-4566 in Canada. Please take care while listening. In this episode,...
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Interview: Victoria Jackson, Sport Historian, on the Current Chaos of Fall Collegiate Sports
In this episode, Amira Rose Davis interviews Victoria Jackson, sports historian and Clinical Assistant Professor of History in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. They discuss the struggle for power in the NIL system, the college football...
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Ep. 259: Record Breaking Ticket Sales and Another Fired Coach: An Update on Women's Soccer in the U.S.
In this episode, Brenda Elsey and Lindsay Gibbs talk about the latest news from the NWSL and USWNT. But first, they share their reactions to Serena William's first round US Open win. Then, they delve into the most recent controversies and celebrations in women's soccer in the US. They start with...
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Interview: Ana Jurka, Telemundo Commentator, on the Men's World Cup in Qatar
In this episode, Brenda Elsey interviews Ana Jurka, an Emmy-nominated sports and entertainment host for Telemundo Deportes, who will be one of the network's commentators for the 2022 Men's World Cup. They discuss her journey from Honduras to Orlando to Qatar and the changes she's seen in fútbol...
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Ep. 258: Countdown to the Men's World Cup: A Clusterfuck
In this episode, Jessica Luther, Shireen Ahmed and Brenda Elsey discuss what's going on (and not going on) as the Men's World Cup in Qatar nears. But first, they share their favorite foods they recently ate. Then, they talk about preparations for the Men's World Cup, which is less than 90 days…
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The feminist sports podcast you need. Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs, Brenda Elsey, Amira Rose Davis, and Jessica Luther break down the week in sports and culture.
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