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Could They Be an Athlete?

by Emily Leiker

Your favorite characters, in the big leagues. Hosted by Emily Leiker & Christina Long.

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Episodes

  1. EMERGENCY POD: Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Reactions

    Emily and Christina react to the Spider-Man: No Way Home teaser trailer, and Emily shares the story of how she watched the WRONG TRAILER first. Plus, commentary on Shang Chi and Eternals hype and "What If" episodes 1 and 2.

  2. BONUS: CTBAA Bachelorette

    Emily and Christina pick from a pool of 30 male characters to find out who their husband would be a la ABC's The Bachelorette. This will be the most dramatic episode of Could They Be an Athlete EVER.

  3. Ep. 15: Hercules

    Emily and Christina talk about the man who puts the "glad in gladiator," one of their favorite animated Disney boys of all time: Hercules. Plus, hear their dream casts for a live-action version of the beloved animated musical in the gag segment.

  4. Episode 14: Kylo Ren

    On the first character episode back from their extended hiatus, Emily and Christina discuss the second-most emo boy in the Star Wars universe: Kylo Ren.

  5. BONUS: We're Back, Baby

    Emily and Christina return (finally!) to talk about what they've been up to in the past few months, their reactions to Marvel's Black Widow and talk about one of their favorite sports-centric TV shows.

  6. Episode 13: Betty and Veronica

    Emily and Christina discuss Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge of Archie Comics and Riverdale fame.

  7. BONUS: Fanfic Recital

    Emily and Christina read fanfics they wrote based on prompts given by the other person.

  8. Episode 12: Katniss and Peeta

    Emily and Christina take you back to 2012 by talking about Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games. Plus, a review of WandaVision.

  9. Episode 11: Edward, Bella and Jacob

    Emily, Christina and special guest Camille McManus discuss the athletic abilities (or lack thereof) of Edward Cullen, Bella Swan and Jacob Black, along with other members of the Cullen family in the first episode of Season 2.

  10. Episode 10: Cedric Diggory

    For the final CTBAA episode of Season 1, Emily and Christina discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire's Cedric Diggory. This episode was recorded LIVE on December 11 and can be watched in full on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ctbaapod.

  11. BONUS: Bloopers & More, Part 2

    A fun compilation of the many, many times Emily and Christina mess up. Also: voice messages from Emily's mom!

  12. Episode 9: WOMEN OF STAR WARS

    Emily and Christina discuss the three leading ladies of Star Wars (who are all brunettes?!): Padme Amidala, Leia Organa and Rey [last name redacted].

  13. Episode 8: Groot

    Emily and Christina talk about their first listener-suggested character: Groot! Shoutout to Christina's cousin Max.

  14. Episode 7: Draco Malfoy

    Emily, Christina and special guest Peter Baugh (The Athletic) discuss Draco Malfoy of the Harry Potter series, both in book and movie form.

  15. Episode 6: T'Challa/Black Panther

    Emily and Christina talk about the most impactful Marvel superhero ever, Black Panther, in honor of Chadwick Boseman's passing. Donate to "The Colon Club" at the following link: https://www.colonclub.com/

  16. BONUS: Favorites Field Day

    In this bonus episode, Emily and Christina each bring three of their favorite characters to participate in a five-event field day. It's fifth grade all over again.

  17. Episode 5: Princess Tiana

    Emily and Christina discuss one of our favorite Disney princesses: Princess Tiana from Princess and the Frog! Plus, check out "The Beautiful Foundation" which helps underserved girls in the New Orleans, Louisiana area.

  18. Episode 4: Anakin Skywalker

    Emily and Christina talk about Emily's favorite character of all time, the Chosen One, the one who will bring balance to the force: Anakin Skywalker. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @ctbaapod.

  19. BONUS: Bloopers & More, Part 1

    In this bonus pod, hear bloopers from the first three episodes. Also, Emily, Christina and Kennedi take Buzzfeed's "Which March Sister Are You?" quiz and share their favorite quotes from Little Women.

  20. Episode 3: MARCH MADNESS

    Emily, Christina and special guest Kennedi Landry discuss the athletic abilities of everyone's favorite Little Women, the March sisters.

  21. Episode 2: Yoda

    Emily and Christina discuss the greatest Jedi Master of all time: Yoda.

  22. Episode 1: Peter Parker

    Emily and Christina discuss one of the most beloved Marvel comic characters of all time: Peter Parker. Note -- this is not a pro-Tobey Maguire podcast.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Your favorite characters, in the big leagues. Hosted by Emily Leiker & Christina Long.

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Emily Leiker

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Your favorite characters, in the big leagues. Hosted by Emily Leiker & Christina Long.

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Could They Be an Athlete? is created and hosted by Emily Leiker.
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