PODCAST · sports
Play Like a Girl
by Podcast Editor
Armed with weapons-grade hot takes and an eye on the issues in the sports world, your team of all-women sport fans dig into how to Play Like a Girl. Hosted by UW sports reporter Alexis Mansanarez and produced by Podcast Editor Alex Bruell, featuring analysis and discussion of what’s new in the sports world at the UW and beyond. Comes out Fridays. Hosted by Alexis Mansanarez (@almansanarez), Hailey Robinson (@haileyarobin), Susana Machado (@smacha1995), Molly Quinton (@molly_quinton), and Gabby Jackson (@GJacksonDailyUW).
Episodes
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I'm Not an Incel
Joining Christine this week is Daily alumni and founder of our Soundbite Network, Alex Bruell. Together they talk about the benefits of selective celibacy and how sometimes anticipation can be better than the act itself. Disclaimer: Due to an error with our new equipment, crackling can be heard...
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Ep. 22: Endings and New Beginnings
In their very last episode, Hailey, Molly, and Gabby discuss bias in the NHL and sports media as well as the recent NHL expansion and Seattle’s new hockey team.
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Ep. 21: To hire or not to hire
This week on Play Like a Girl, Hailey, Gabby, and Molly discuss gender roles and uniforms in sports, Tennessee’s almost new head coach, as well as Sam Darnold’s possible return to USC. To wrap things up, Hailey teaches the girls how the NHL Draft works in their penultimate episode
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Ep. 20: Beyond the Scope of Sports: Activism and Sweatshops
This week Molly, Hailey, and Gabby discuss Colin Kaepernick’s GQ cover, UW’s new Nike contract, and issues with Canada’s WHL and homophobia and the girls’ top 5 favorite athletes
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Ep. 19: Trades, Marriages, and Other Binding Agreements
This week, Hailey, Molly, and Gabby talk about xenophobia that still exists in the NHL with regards to its European players, baseball players that almost got married during the world series, and the year long trades in the NHL.
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Ep. 18: Take me out to the ball game
This week, Hailey, Molly and Gabby discuss all things baseball in lieu of the World Series, from the MLB’s lack of urgency with racism to superstition and curses amongst teams. Disclaimer, this episode was recorded before the World Series had finished this week.
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Ep. 17: Doping Dogs
This week Hailey, Molly, and Gabby discuss backlash with the NHL’s Women campaign, the unusual location of the Oregon Duck’s tailgates, and doped up dogs in the Iditarod
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Ep. 16: Sports Journalists are people, too
This week on Play Like a Girl, Hailey, Molly, and Gabby discuss Jemele Hill, Barstool sports and sports journalists advocating for their freedom of speech on media platforms. We also discuss Colin Kaepernick’s grievance against the NFL, and who could replace Aaron Rodgers
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Ep. 15: It's like I have ESPN or something
On This week’s episode, we discuss the controversy surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins visit to the White House, Cam Newton’s comment towards a female reporter, and ESPN’s apparent feud with Husky Football
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Ep. 14: The Return
Returning Hosts Molly Quinton, Hailey Robinson, and new host Gabby Jackson kick off UW fall sports with commentary on #takeaknee, corruption with the NCAA and its sponsors, and hot takes on football players’ missing dreadlocks.
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Ep. 13: End of an Era
On the final summer episode of Play Like a Girl, we’ll talk about the dangers of CTE for football players and the strange case of the Atlanta Falcons’ new Chick-fil-A. Next, we’ll talk about how white supremacists from Detroit used the Red Wings logo in the Charlottesville rally, and how the…
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Ep. 12: Systemic Flaws
After a long break, we’re look at a shocking series of alleged sexual abuses by a U.S. Olympic physician, as well as the rising costs to fans of attending professional sport events. Then Alexis, Hailey, and Susana will talk about Alabama’s head coach, Nick Saban, who argues for changes to the way...
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Ep. 11: Leading the Way
This week on Play Like a Girl, we’re discussing leadership for women under Title IX, and the Seattle Storm’s decision to publicly support Planned Parenthood. Then it’s a flurry of hot takes, ranging from rest for baseball players, the Seahawks’ chances of making it to the playoffs, and whether…
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Ep. 10: Tenacity
“Sports is all about tenacity, and tenacity comes from your brain.” Susana Machado, 2017 On the first episode back for the summer, the PLaG team discusses mixed-gender sports in the Olympics, and debate who would make the best 3-on-3 team of all time. Originally published June 24, 2017.
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Ep. 9: Fight Club
On the last episode of the quarter, we’ll take a look at the upcoming softball and track & field games, as well as the women’s crew team’s first national title since 2001. Then: a look at racism in the Indy 500, and the bizarre world of fights in professional sports. This is the last episode […]
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Ep. 8: Lukewarm Takes
After a week off, we’re back with a double episode: first, Hailey will discuss the issue of rape as hazing in sports, and the first hot take will look at annoying men on Twitter. On the second half, we’ll go into Hailey’s column on allyship in pro sports. And finally, a discussion around…
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Ep. 7: Supervillains
On Episode 7 of Play Like a Girl, Susana is out and Hailey has a cold, but that won’t stop us from bringing you all the upcoming sports news and information. Hailey will talk about her column on military athletes, and the crew will debate who are the villains of the NFL, NBA, MLB, and […]
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Ep. 6: Be Better
On Episode 6 of Play Like a Girl, we’ll talk about upcoming meets and games, as well as the UW players picked up in the NFL draft. Next, Hailey will lead a discussion about the Junior Hockey League, and the nature of payment in junior / minor leagues. Then, we’ll discuss the Boston fan who […]
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Ep. 5: Everybody Calm Down
On Episode 5 of Play Like a Girl, we’ll preview the NFL draft, talk about a new sexual assault policy at Indiana State University for student athletes, and discuss a GOLF hot take. Originally published April 26, 2017.
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Ep. 4: Geography Lessons
On Episode 4 of Play Like a Girl, we’re talking about allegations of abuse against Quinnipiac University’s women’s hockey coach Rick Seeley, and the broader culture of coaching across sports. Then: what’s the appropriate way to talk about the life events and tragedies of athletes? Originally...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Armed with weapons-grade hot takes and an eye on the issues in the sports world, your team of all-women sport fans dig into how to Play Like a Girl. Hosted by UW sports reporter Alexis Mansanarez and produced by Podcast Editor Alex Bruell, featuring analysis and discussion of what’s new in the sports world at the UW and beyond. Comes out Fridays.
Hosted by Alexis Mansanarez (@almansanarez), Hailey Robinson (@haileyarobin), Susana Machado (@smacha1995), Molly Quinton (@molly_quinton), and Gabby Jackson (@GJacksonDailyUW).
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Armed with weapons-grade hot takes and an eye on the issues in the sports world, your team of all-women sport fans dig into how to Play Like a Girl. Hosted by UW sports reporter Alexis Mansanarez and produced by Podcast Editor Alex Bruell, featuring analysis and discussion of what’s new in the...
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