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Name One Player
by Nicole
"Oh you’re a woman who likes sports??? Name one player"A podcast providing an empowering, safe and fun space for women who love sports 🫶🏼🏈⚽️🏀⚾️🎾🏐
Episodes
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SheScores: Your One-Stop Hub for Women’s Sports - a conversation with Dana Lerner
Women’s sports are booming — but actually finding every game, score and schedule in one place can still be way harder than it should be. This week, Nicole is joined by Dana Lerner, creator of SheScores (and soon-to-be app!), a platform that brings women’s sports leagues, scores, schedules and…
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The Champion's Edge with Bonnie Bernstein
It’s such an honor to welcome Bonnie Bernstein to the Name One Player podcast. In this episode, Bonnie reflects on her incredible career in sports journalism and shares what first inspired her to pursue a path in sports media. From the early stages of her career to becoming one of the most...
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I Owe April an Apology… It Might Be the Best Month in Sports
I’ve been completely wrong about April. For years, I treated it like a filler month in sports while I waited for the NFL—but this year changed everything. Starting with March Madness, then you get The Masters Tournament, the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the WNBA Draft, MLB settling in, the...
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The Masters 2026 Recap | Rory McIlroy, Tournament Chaos & Golf Culture Debate
This week on Name One Player, I’m joined by Madison, a longtime golf fan, to break down everything that went down at The Masters. From Rory McIlroy’s performance to the chaos that unfolded throughout the tournament, we’re getting into all the biggest storylines! We also talk about Madison’s love…
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March Madness 2026 Recap - Final Four, National Championship, Dawn vs Geno and WNBA Draft
One last March Madness episode! Nina joins us again for the final episode of our series, breaking down the men’s and women’s Final Four, championship games, and the biggest moments from the tournament. We get into everything from both the men’s and women’s tournaments, including the standout...
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Final Four Is Set: Sweet 16 & Elite Eight Recap + Championship Predictions
March Madness is hitting its peak and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before the Final Four. In this episode, we recap the biggest moments from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, react to the Final Four being set, and get into the real conversations - like what it’s actually like being…
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March Madness Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight: Bracket Breakdowns, Biggest Storylines & Who’s Moving On
Nina is back for episode 2 of our March Madness series! We check in on how our brackets are holding up and break down everything from the first and second rounds — including the biggest surprises, standout teams, and early exits. We also get into one of the hottest debates in college basketball...
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How to Fill Out a March Madness Bracket (Beginner Guide + Tips)
I am a March Madness newbie … so I brought in Nina to teach me everything. Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who lives for March Madness, this episode is for you. We get into how March Madness actually works, bracket tips & strategy, what makes it so chaotic (and addictive), why Nina…
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Happy International Women's Day and Happy 2nd Birthday to Name One Player!
Happy International Women’s Day and happy 2nd birthday to the Name One Player podcast! Two years ago today, on International Women’s Day, I released the very first episode of the Name One Player podcast. What started as an idea to highlight women in sports has grown into a platform for...
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When The Game You Love Doesn't Love You Back - Loving Hockey in a Misogynistic System
Rebecca, a Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist joins me today to tackle a conversation about the reality of being women who love sports leagues that are often misogynistic in nature. Rebecca shares some amazing tips to help regulate when things may feel disheartening in the world of sports,...
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We Miss The NFL - Recapping Some of The Best NFL Games, Plays and Moments of the Season
Maya Jermaine joins me this week to chat about some of our favourite NFL moments from the season, because we just aren't ready to say goodbye yet! Maya chats about her sports social media content and all about how her passion for theatre and film help guide what to talk about when it comes to the...
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Sam Darnold is a Super Bowl Champion! Super Bowl LX recap with Allie Anthony
Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks on their Super Bowl win! This week I have Allie Anthony joining me to chat all about the game - we dive into the Seahawks insanely good defense, their truly special special teams and Drake Maye's unfortunate performance. Allie also shares a little about her...
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Seahawks Vs Patriots Super Bowl Preview and Predictions
The Super Bowl is almost here! Victoria Henderson from The Game joins me again to chat all about our thoughts leading into the Seahawks and Patriots upcoming match up. We also chat about the NFL season as a whole, some stand out moments and some theories on why this was such a backwards season....
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How Victoria Henderson and The Game is Creating Community for Women Who Love The NFL
Victoria Henderson, creator of The Game, joins us to chat all about her podcast and community of women NFL fans she has created. Victoria gets into how she became an NFL fan, why she created her show, and shares amazing advice for anyone wanting to start their own podcast, especially in sports....
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Can Sam Darnold Actually Win a Super Bowl? A Seahawks Chat with Diarra Renee
Diarra Renee joins us this week and she is the ULTIMATE seattle seahawks fan. Diarra gets into how she became a fan and why she turned her fandom into daily seahawks social media content. Diarra and I chat about her thoughts at the beginning of the season vs now, if Sam Darnold and Mike Macdonald...
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NFL Playoffs - Divisional Round Recap
What a FUN divisional round of the NFL playoffs. This week we have Emily from Sideline Edit on to help me recap the matchups. Emily also gets into why she created Sideline Edit and shares amazing advice for anyone who is thinking about creating their own sports page. We do also go on about 12...
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Is the Pope a Bears Fan? - NFL Playoffs Wildcard Round Review with Aisling Byrne-Hansen
This week on Name One Player, I’m joined by Aisling Byrne-Hansen, a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan joining us from the UK! We get into her unique experience as a female NFL fan outside North America - what it’s like following the league from across the pond and why she created NFL Ladies UK. Ash...
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How Hang Time is Amplifying The Stories of Women in Sports
This week we are joined by Tayler Onion, the host and founder of Hang Time. Tayler and I chat all about her experience in the world of sports - from being a college athlete, to now being a college professor teaching sports management. Tayler also gets into why she created the Hang Time pod and...
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All Things Hockey - College, NHL and Fantasy with Holly Arend
Part two of my conversation with Holly is here! Today we do a deeper dive into her skating background, why she loves college hockey, and her favourite NHL teams. Holly also spills her best fantasy hockey tips. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
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Getting Creative in Sports Media with Director of Sports Holly Arend
Today's episode we dive into the inspiring journey of Holly Arend, the Director of Sports at Hazze Media. Discover how Holly's passion for figure skating and creativity led her to a dynamic career in sports media. From her early days in synchronized skating to her impactful role with the…
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Hottie Huddle: The Blend of Sports, Pop Culture & Women’s Community
Part 2 of my conversation with Maddie is here! She breaks down what inspired her to start sharing her Snap Judgements about football online, how that momentum took off, and how she eventually teamed up with Hottie Huddle. We get into everything - the culture Hottie Huddle is building, how they’re...
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NFC North Rivalry Chaos: Vikings Lose (badly) and Toyotathon Jordan Love Wins
In this episode Nicole breaks down the emotional chaos of the Vikings’ tough loss to the Packers. She’s joined by real life actual Packers fan Maddie from Hottie Huddle to make it hurt even more. The two dive into the highs, lows, and unhinged moments of the game, talk Toyotathon Jordan Love, and...
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Football vs. Soccer: UK Fan Culture, League Systems & Charlotte’s Hull City Fandom
Charlotte is back for her second episode on Name One Player! Since she’s from the UK, she gives us an insider look at what being a football fan in England is really like. Charlotte breaks down the English football league system, explains what makes matchday culture so unique, and we compare how...
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Sky Sports Halo: What Even Happened?!
This week, Charlotte joins me to unpack Sky Sports Halo - how it even came to be, and why the whole thing was so shocking that it felt like it couldn't actually be real. She also shares some insider context from within the sports world that gives a much clearer picture of what was actually...
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Women in Hockey: Building an Inclusive Community for Toronto Maple Leafs Fans and the Entire NHL
Join me as I sit down with Kara for a deep, honest, and insightful conversation about what it really means to be a woman who loves sports. Kara’s passion for making hockey a more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space shines through - as does her love for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the…
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Name One Player is Officially a Bleav Podcast!
I figured this announcement needed its own episode - Name One Player is now a Bleav Network podcast! We get into my love for Bleav, why I felt it was time to work with a podcast network and some changes to the posting schedule of episodes. Thank you to everyone at Bleav and everyone who has ever...
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The Blue Jays Win The World Series (in our hearts)
Okay - The Toronto Blue Jays didn't actually win The World Series. But they did in our hearts! Join me while we chat with Taylor, one of my closest friends and the biggest Blue Jays fan that I know. We get into Taylor's thoughts on the Blue Jays and their impressive yet unexpected journey to Game…
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The New York Jets Finally Won a Football Game!
We had to talk about the New York Jets finally getting their first win of the season. This week, I’m joined by Kenny - a four-time Emmy-nominated sports producer and lifelong Jets fan to recap the victory, discuss player mental health, ownership concerns, and what’s next for the team. Kenny also...
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Celebrating Bandwagon Fans: Why Jumping on the Sports Hype is Perfectly Fine
In this episode of the Name One Player podcast, host Nicole dives into the world of bandwagon fans and explores why jumping on the sports hype is perfectly fine. From the excitement of playoff runs to the joy of newfound fandom, Nicole shares her thoughts on the positive impact of bandwagon fans…
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The NHL is Back! Insights on the Season with Lyss Houde
Join host Nicole as she dives into the thrilling world of hockey with special guest Lyss Houde. In this episode, they explore the excitement of the new NHL season, discuss the unpredictability of the league, and share insights on teams to watch. Lyss, a passionate hockey content creator, offers…
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Steelers Win the First Ever NFL Game in Dublin!
Join me as I chat with Miranda, a die-hard Steelers fan, about her unforgettable trip to Dublin to watch the Steelers take on the Vikings. Discover how Miranda's passion for football led her to connect with fans worldwide and hear her insights on the game, her love for the Steelers, and the…
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Meagan Vota on Strength, Baseball and Paving the Way for Women in Sports
This week we’re joined by Meagan, a professional baseball strength & conditioning coach with the Minnesota Twins Organization ⚾️💪 We dive into: ✨ Meagan’s journey of falling in love with strength & conditioning ✨ The wealth of experience she’s built along the way (spoiler: it’s a LOT!) ✨ What...
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The NFL Takes on Dublin!
The NFL is playing in Dublin, Ireland for the first time ever! And Jess and I are going to break down our thoughts on the Week 4 Steelers vs Vikings game. We also chat about the amazing 48-10 week 3 Vikings win against the Bengals, and all about the fun international NFL games activities going on...
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Early Season NFL Thoughts - Why are the Packers so good? Is the Chiefs reign over? Do Vikings fans need to relax?
Yes, there's only been 2 weeks of football but I have a LOT of thoughts. It’s just me on the mic this week, breaking down the wild start to the NFL season. From surprising standouts to teams already raising red flags, I’m giving you my unfiltered takes and bold predictions. No guests, no filter,...
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Name One Vikings Player - Recapping the Week 1 Win
Join us as we break down the Vikings' Week One victory with our guest Shandi! We say we’re here to recap the game, but let’s be honest - this episode is mostly just an excuse to gush over JJ McCarthy. We also dive into Shandi’s exciting plans to attend the NFL International Games in London and...
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Football is Back!!!
Football season is HERE and the girlies have something new to add to their gameday lineup ✨🏈 meet Izzy, the creator of hi franky - an app that brings football and astrology together in the most fun way. We talk about why she built hi franky, her love of the NFL and why your rising sign might…
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Pop Culture Meets Sports
We’re back with a super fun episode of name one player 🏈✨ This week we sat down with Jill Meagher, social media manager of the BC Lions to talk all things running socials for a professional football team (yes, it’s as cool as it sounds). From weaving in pop culture moments like the Summer I…
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Male Cheerleaders in The NFL
When I saw the backlash the Minnesota Vikings got for posting about the male cheerleaders on their team I KNEW I had to make a Name One Player episode on the topic. As a huge Vikings fan and someone who did cheerleading for almost 20 years of my life I have A LOT to say. Join me while I touch on…
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Inside the World of Sports PR
This week I’m joined by Kaya, a PR student and Head of PR for Sports Girls Club. We dive into her love for sports, her journey to landing her current role, and the incredible experience she’s gained along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
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Episode 35 - Euros and Equality
We’re back ⚽💅 and diving into the 2025 UEFA Women's Euro This week’s episode features sports journalist Maddie Jamieson - all the way from Scotland to Switzerland - as we recap England’s big win 🏆 and everything we loved (and didn’t love) about the tournament. We get real about the differences…
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Episode 34 - Rosie's Wrap Up
Live from the UK (well…virtually 👀), we’re joined by our fav tennis expert Rosie to chat all things Wimbledon, women in sports, and what it really takes to put yourself out there 💻💪 We talk all things Wimbledon, get into some of Rosie's other fav sports and what its like starting your own lane...
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Episode 33 - Inside the PWHL
Name One Player hits a milestone this week - our first-ever professional athlete guest, PWHL forward Natalie Snodgrass, joins the show! We dive into her journey making it to the PWHL, her time playing in Ottawa and her excitement about heading to the new team in Seattle 🏒🌲 Natalie also shares…
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Episode 32 - Court's Reports: Studying Sports Journalism
Today we chat with Courtney - A sports journalism major at Arizona State University! We get all into life as a sports journalism student, sports content creation, and breaking into the sports world. Courtney shares her best tips for women looking to work in sports, talks about her amazing...
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Episode 31 - CFL vs NFL
It's CFL vs NFL time 🏈 and me & my guest Alexa break down the biggest differences between the cfl and nfl—plus we spill on whether we actually have a favourite 👀 We also chat about how Alexa fell in love with football, her Seattle Seahawks obsession 💙💚 and her amazing work as a reporter with...
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Episode 30 - Your Sports BFF
In this episode, I’m joined by Heather, the creator of Your Sports BFF - a sports media company that is redefining what being a female sports fan is. We dive into what it means to be a woman who loves sports in a world that still acts like we’re on the sidelines. From overlooked fan perspectives…
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Episode 29 - Stanley Cup Deja Vu
Rachel from is back again! If you've listened to any of Rachel's previous episodes (which you definitely should), you'd know that she's a Panthers fan. Rachel shares her thoughts on the Panthers playoff run and the finals match up with the Oilers. Rachel also chats all about her new podcast with...
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Episode 28 - Propaganda I'm Not Falling For (women in sports edition)
We are back and it's a solo episode today! Thought it would be fun to give my spin on the current tik tok trend "propaganda i'm not falling for" but instead call out some of the ridiculous women in sports myths and false narratives that we hear on the daily. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
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Episode 27 - We Love Joe Burrow
We are BACK with a new episode of Name One Player! Today we chat with Trinity, a sports content creator who is killing it when it comes to making talking about sports fun and inclusive. We chat with Trinity about why she loves the sports that she does and find out that we do have a crush in…
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Episode 25 - Vikings Draft Review
We’re back with a draft recap ep… but let’s be real, it’s mostly just us missing the minnesota vikings 💜 We break down the picks, share our thoughts and get way too excited about the upcoming season 🏈 Dakota also shares some of her experiences being a woman in football media and what it’s like...
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Episode 24 - NHL Playoffs
✨ she’s backkk! ✨ Rachel returns to Name One Player to chat all about how she went from a new football fan to a full-on hockey girlie 🏒💖 We talk all things Canucks and their unfortunate miss of the playoffs, her other fav teams, and make our round one + stanley cup final predictions 👀🏆 Thank...
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"Oh you’re a woman who likes sports??? Name one player"A podcast providing an empowering, safe and fun space for women who love sports 🫶🏼🏈⚽️🏀⚾️🎾🏐
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