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Next Woman Up
by Next Woman Up
NJ natives and childhood friends Carly and Sara chat about navigating the sports world and everything in between. Next Woman Up provides insight from industry insiders, hot (questionable) takes and the latest around emerging trends. Follow @nextwomanuppodcast for more.Instagram: @nextwomanuppodcastTwitter: @nextwomanuppodTikTok: @nextwomanuppodcastEmail: [email protected]
Episodes
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World's Best
We're taking you behind the scenes of the World Cup! From Erling Haaland's high pony to the beauty of the Telemundo broadcast. Enjoy the chaos (and awkward photo ops) with us.
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The NCAA Canvas (feat. Boston Logan)
This week, we sit down with sports designer and Director of Creative Strategy for the ACC, Boston Logan, to go behind the scenes of some of college athletics' biggest creative projects. From Ohio State University to Notre Dame Foobtall to the ACC Women's Tournament, she shares how iconic sports...
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Draft Day Diaries
Recapping the biggest winners, surprises, and value picks from the 2026 NFL Draft. We break down the New York Giants’ strategy, shocking slides, and the teams that got it right (and wrong).
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Around the Horn
We're doing it all this week! Proof of Sara hockey-ing, WNBA salary cap action, MLB opening day, all things FIFA and of course, Carly's NFL off-season takes. Keep your notifications on.
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Flag the Change You Want to See (feat. Sam Rapoport)
We're joined by NFL consultant and trailblazer, Sam Rapoport, for a powerful conversation on leadership, inclusion, and the future of football. From weighing in on the NFL's push toward a pro flag league to balancing a high-impact career with motherhood, Sam takes us behind the scenes as one of…
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Chiefs Lens (feat. Gabrielle Timmen)
We dive into Gabrielle Timmen's career journey and what it takes to lead social for a championship-winning franchise with one of the most passionate fan bases in the world. Her insights span real-time storytelling to breaking into the industry.
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This and Talk Ball (feat. Ashley ShahAhmadi)
Ashley ShahAhmadi returns for a deeper conversation on what it really means to “know ball” in today’s NBA. From industry laughs to off-camera moments fans never see, Ashley breaks down what’s surprised her on and off the court.
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Fourth & North (feat. Carmen Vitali)
Carmen Vitali returns to break down the NFC North, her most memorable interviews and how to navigate the industry. And of course, a fun deep dive about life off the field, including recent milestones (grab the champagne).
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Roundball (30) Rock
The NBA is officially back on NBC and we're feeling all the nostalgia. Carly talks about the energy around the office, while Sara dives into her favorite hoops memories (and why opening night still hits different).
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Breaking Down Your NFL Group Chat (Feat. Ayrton Ostly)
We're talking all things NFL with Ayrton Ostly, NFL trending reporter for USA today. From what's capturing attention around the league to the front office moves flying under the radar.
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Superhera Stories (feat. Marina Paul)
We chatted with Marina Paul, former college soccer player and founder of Superhera, a platform redefining how female athletes own their stories and enhance performance. We dive into everything from gear that hasn't been designed for female athletes to the behind-the-scenes grind of startup life.
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The World Cup Effect (feat. Lex Chalat)
We spoke with Lex Chalat, Executive Director of U.S. Soccer’s Soccer Forward Foundation, to discuss the transformative power of sport. Lex dives into how U.S. Soccer is building toward 2026 by investing in communities through the game.
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Hometown Hoops (feat. Bilal Saeed)
We sat down with Bilal Saeed, Vice President of Brand & Marketing at the Detroit Pistons. From growing up as a fan to shaping the franchise’s brand identity, he shares how personal passion fuels bold partnerships and community-first initiatives. And of course - a deep dive into the team’s special...
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NFL Draft: The Call (feat. Adam Gettis)
Former NFL offensive guard and fifth round pick, Adam Gettis, joins Carly to share an inside look on draft prep and draft day from a player's perspective. We break down pro day, combine prep, the call and Adam's hottest takes for the 2025 NFL draft.
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The Long Game
The team dives into the evolving world of sports longevity and how athletes are competing at elite levels for longer than ever before. We highlight the careers of Tom Brady and Serena Williams, comparing male vs. female athletes and explore cutting-edge sports science and medical advancements. Is...
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Women's Sports Partnerships: One W at a time (feat. Johnna Hayward)
The team connected with Johnna Hayward, Senior Director of Partnership Marketing and Strategy at the NY Liberty, to discuss all things brand deals, growth around the League and career empowerment.
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Beyond the Broadcast (feat. Kathryn Tappen)
Fellow Jersey girl and sportcaster for NBC Sports, NHL Network and TNT, Kathryn Tappen, is in the house with Carly! Tune in to hear about her career and memorable moments, including covering the Olympics and how she prepares to be her best for every broadcast.
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Bill Goes to College
The team does a deep dive into Bill Belichick's recent move to UNC. Carly breaks down the biggest challenges Belichick may face in his new role from her experiences scouting at the college vs pro level.
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Calling all Troublemakers (feat. Talia Bender Small)
The team sits down with Talia Bender Small, President of The Female Quotient, to talk all things powerhouse women, career challenges and sports partnerships.
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Run it Back
After a hiatus, Carly and Sara are back with a bold rebrand. In this kickoff episode, the team catches up on where they’ve been, why they hit pause, and what sparked their return.
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A Goal for Gold (feat. Gretchen Ulian Silverman)
Olympic gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Gretchen Ulian Silverman, joins the team to share her favorite memories from the ‘98 Olympic Games, her why to falling in love with the sport of hockey, and her thoughts on this exciting time for women’s hockey as the PWHL wraps up its...
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2024 NFL Draft Recap: Even Mel Kiper couldn’t have predicted this
The picks are in! The team recaps the biggest winners, losers, and head scratchers of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Eclipsing the Madness
Return of the Madness… and the Big 3. Sara joins the team to talk all things hoops during a crazy month.
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Loyal (NFL Free Agency Edition)
NFL Free Agency is going crazy this year! We are seeing it all: blockbuster contracts, teammates becoming division rivals, and multiple starting running backs getting some new threads. We give our hottest takes and break it down for you in this week’s episode.
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The Many Covers of Sports Illustrated (feat. Art Berke)
Former VP of Communications for Sports Illustrated, Art Berke, joins the team to reflect on the 20 years he spent with the legendary publication. We talk about favorite covers and memories and unpack the new digital era of journalism.
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Bright Lights, Big Names: Super Bowl Showdown in Vegas Baby!
It’s Super Bowl weekend and the team breaks down an exciting matchup between the Niners and the Chiefs! Will Mahomes stage a repeat or will Mr. Irrelevant prove his place among the the high rollers?
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Make or Miss: FanDuel’s Kick of Destiny (feat. Jennifer Matthews)
FanDuel’s VP of Brand Strategy, Jen Matthews, joins the show to preview the Kick of Destiny 2 and all the ways FanDuel is gearing up for Super Bowl weekend. Will Gronk make or miss the field goal attempt? Tune in for Jen’s take and an inside look on the making of the campaign.
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Supa Dupa Wildcard Weekend
Supa dupa NFL Wildcard Weekend is upon us and we are giving you our takes on the biggest matchups as we enter the playoffs. We wrap up this episode reflecting on some of the greatest football coaches of all time as the coaching scenery starts to change with the end of an era in Bama, New England,...
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To Tank or Not to Tank?
We debate one of the biggest sports questions. To tank or not to tank? Is tanking really the best option for a team that’s struggling? Is it even possible? We break it all down.
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Behind the Jersey (feat. Brooklyn McDaniels)
Brooklyn McDaniels joins the team to give us a behind the scenes look at athlete partnerships at TikTok. We dive into the selection process, content creation and even Brooklyn’s experience hosting NCAA Champion Angel Reese.
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Monday Morning Quarterback
Carly is putting her scouting cap back on to give her takes on some hot headlines as we hit NFL mid season. QB is the name of the game in the NFL of today and we have a lot to breakdown from the Giants woes to the recent success of Texan’s QB CJ Stroud.
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Ignite the Flame (feat. Jamie Mittelman)
This episode is all about empowerment! And that is exactly what this week’s guest, Jamie Mittelman, is doing with her platform Flame Bearers. Flame Bearers is a global storytelling platform that highlights the unsung stories of women olympians and paralympians. Jamie shares some of the amazing…
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Put me in, coach! (Feat. Jordan Leonard and Andrew Zessar)
Jordan Leonard and Andrew Zessar join the show to talk all things coaching including a deep dive on their company, CoachCorner. CoachCorner matches qualified coaches with open positions at the youth and high school level for teams that need their next great leader.
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Celebrating Underrepresented Communities in Golf (feat. Rosemary Maravetz)
Assistant Director of the USGA Golf Museum, Rosemary Maravetz joins the show. And yes, you heard that right, there is a museum about golf! We cover the museum’s unique collection, legendary stories of underrepresented golfers, and learn more from Rosemary as a member of the Latin community about...
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Sunday Night Football (Taylor’s version)
After an eventful weekend in sports, the team breaks down the biggest headlines coming out of the star studded Chiefs-Jets matchup. Tune in to hear our hottest takes on the T-Swift/Travis Kelce situation and our thoughts on Zach Wilson and his struggles.
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Watch the Gap: a closer look at female athletes (feat. Christine Yu)
Awards winning sports science journalist, Christine Yu, joins the team to discuss her latest research surrounding women and their athletic potential. Christine’s research helps to raise visibility and close the gap in the data between men’s and women’s sports and male and female athletes.
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New Champ on the Block: Women’s World Cup Recap (feat. Jenna Tonelli)
NWSL and USWNT writer, Jenna Tonelli, comes back to join the show. We dive into post tournament reactions, her thoughts on the USWNT’s round of 16 elimination and what’s next for the landscape of women’s soccer worldwide.
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Out of Her League (feat. Odessa Jenkins)
Founder and President of the Women’s National Football Conference, Odessa Jenkins, joins the show for a great conversation about the inception of the WNFC, the current state of women’s football in this country and the growth that lies ahead.
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Roll the Dice
We have all been blindsided by the news of one of the most feel good sports movies, The Blindside, and the team reacts on the breaking news. Carly and G dive into the title topic about the rise of athletes taking part in sports gambling against the terms of their contracts and the consequences of...
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The Vibes are Off
The team talks recent updates to the NFL running back market saga and its impact on future contracts. NFL training camp is here and unfortunately so are the injuries. The team unpacks key injuries that have happened thus far in camp. Lastly, after Bronny James’s cardiac scare, we talk about how...
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Deal or No Deal: The NFL Running Back Market
The NFL franchise tag deadline has arrived and 2 notable running backs were not able to reach long term deals. The team breaks down the unique characteristics of the running back market and what factors play into a contract negotiation.
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For the Ladies
This week is all about women’s sports headlines! From the WNBA to US Women’s Soccer stars, we’ve got you covered.
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Armchair GM
It’s a packed episode this week! The team takes you through their thoughts on the NBA draft, the recent woes of the New York Mets, the success of Shohei Ohtani, the USWNT roster and a debate about new head coaching hires in the NHL.
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Swing for the Fences (feat. Tim Mead)
The team gets an off-the-field look into some of the greatest moments in baseball with guest Tim Mead. Tim has devoted his entire 40-plus year career to the sport of baseball as the former VP of Communications for the Los Angeles Angels and former President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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On the Market (feat. AJ Perez)
AJ Perez, investigative journalist at Front Office Sports, returns to the show to give us the inside scoop on some hot topics in the sports industry. We unpack the Commanders sale, the state of the WNBA and what’s next for the Coyotes.
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Stat That (feat. Jason Martinez)
MLB depth chart and roster expert, Jason Martinez, joins the team to talk baseball stats—how much do they matter, which stats are the most important, and what you should be looking for when watching your favorite team on the diamond.
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Plant the Seed: Playoff recap, Seeding and Upsets
The team recaps the NHL and NBA playoffs and the biggest upsets of the matchups so far. In the theme of playoffs and upsets, we analyze seeding and how much it really matters in a playoff bracket.
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On the Clock: Draft Day Special
The team breaks down the highlights and lowlights of the 2023 NFL Draft. We’re coming in hot with the takes, the analysis, and the biggest winners and losers of draft weekend.
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Spring Ball
There’s never a dull time in sports especially with NHL and NBA playoffs, NFL offseason drama, and the MLB in full swing. The team breaks it all down giving their hot takes and analysis.
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Football for All (feat. Desiree Abrams and Star Wright)
Desiree Abrams, NFL Global Flag Football Ambassador, and Star Wright, Founder of the Star Wright Foundation, join the team to talk about their recent trip to Ghana where they worked with African children to grow the game of football.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
NJ natives and childhood friends Carly and Sara chat about navigating the sports world and everything in between. Next Woman Up provides insight from industry insiders, hot (questionable) takes and the latest around emerging trends. Follow @nextwomanuppodcast for more.Instagram: @nextwomanuppodcastTwitter: @nextwomanuppodTikTok: @nextwomanuppodcastEmail: [email protected]
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