Sports? with Katie Nolan
by ESPN, Katie Nolan
Sports? with Katie Nolan is a weekly show about sports and all the things tangentially related to sports. Its friends would describe it as "curious," "fun," and "a podcast." Weekly guests will include sports fans from all sorts of industries: comedy, film, television, science?
Episodes
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Apostles Creed
Katie and the Union give advice for substitute teachers. Travis found an apartment, Christina is dog sitting and Katie went to AEW (21:15). Is Ben Simmons cool (39:14)? Is Aaron Rodgers growing his hair out for a Halloween costume (1:07:18)? Gronk doesn’t watch film (1:17:00). The Pope has some...
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YOU go to bed
Katie and the Union discuss hangover cures, Katie’s new favorite show Squid Game (25:37), and, of course, Travis’ Big Announcement (31:40). Then, does Justin Fields hate Wednesdays (51:34)? Give Zach Wilson some time (1:04:05). Urban Meyer pleads with Jags fans for forgiveness (1:14:21). Has…
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Watch us make you care
Katie and Travis discuss food and drinks they only like in specific instances. Friendly banter includes 20/20 and Dancing with the Stars (11:05). The Raiders can’t find their kicker (27:40). Darren Waller is the best Jon Gruden has ever coached. Jeopardy has a ghost hosting this week (46:08).…
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Wanderlust
Katie and Travis discuss where they would like to live for one year. Travis has a review of Click Bait (Spoiler Alert 13:56-18:35). What happened at the VMA’s (18:36) and AMC needs to get realistic (24:36). Tom Brady…still good (35:40). Urban Meyer’s NFL tenure is off to a bad start (40:34).…
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Frenchier Toast
Katie and the Union discuss trying to stay connected with friends. Friendly banter includes French toast, technology and new shows (11:14). Should Mac Jones propose to his girlfriend (36:41)? Lane Kiffin gets bonus for a game he didn’t coach (43:05). Is Billy B trusted (52:28)? The lone highlight...
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Living Legend
Katie and the Union discuss proper etiquette at the grocery store. Christina needs dance friendly shoes, Katie meal prepped for Myrtle and Travis’ face is feeling better (9:55). Nobody does comedy better than Brian Kelly (36:30). Travis tweets too much during OSU games (50:30). Naomi Osaka is...
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Chicken Little
Katie and the Union decide when it’s time to decorate for the fall. Myrtle has had a bad 24 hours (9:28). Cam Newton got released by the Patriots (34:56). Mark Davis’ house is a transformer (48:47). Don’t call me Brooksie (56:55). The Mets are a mess (1:05:48). Jeopardy, still (1:10:36). Lastly:...
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Hung Jury
Katie and the Union give advice for making friends at a wedding. Travis’ weekend didn’t go so well, Christina found a new show and Myrtle puked on Dan (8:59). Thumbs down for the Mets (45:54). Katie regrets watching another Paul fight (54:10). Naomi Osaka had a message everyone can relate to...
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New Cold War
Katie and the Union pick their favorite one hit wonder song. Friendly banter includes Katie being on time, Christina’s grandparents and Travis watching reality TV (8:50). College football is basically Survivor (33:25). Everson Griffin might want to talk to Kirk Cousins (44:55). Who has the…
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Meat Touching Potatoes
Katie and the Union discuss meals they wish they could cook. Travis is mad at a TV show, Katie took out the trash and Christina had real plans (21:05). What should Washington’s new name be (53:55)? Justin Fields sees his future (1:02:30). Jeopardy has a little problem on their hands (1:20:40). A...
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Think of the Children
Katie and the Union give advice for asking out your bartender. Friendly banter includes wearing pajamas outside and fake eyelashes (13:08). Tim Tebow still can’t seem to catch a break (43:32). Taunting is ruining the youth (49:34). Travis thinks he’s Jamal Adams (58:01). Is Megan Rapinoe…
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I Run My Mouth
Katie and the Union discuss doing things alone. Christina talks about her grandparents wedding anniversary (18:38), while Katie and Travis talk TV shows (22:15). Rookie QBs made their debut this weekend (37:50). NFL player has his trade announced by his wife on Twitter (50:48). Stop stealing...
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Human Big Boy
Katie and the Union discuss what they should do when they finally meet. Friendly banter includes dogs (12:41), getting your nails done (18:04) and baby sitting (23:44). What words can’t you say when playing tennis (44:08)? Dennis Schroder bet on himself…it didn’t go well (50:30). Leave the...
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Act Like You're American
Katie and the Union try to answer a voicemail question...but end up talking about Ginger Ale. Friendly banter includes Friday Night Lights, Karate Kid and DQ (9:30). Draymond Green wants people to root for America (33:28). Allyson Felix is fast and awesome (41:30). Drink a beer for Molly Seidel...
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Call Me Coach
Katie and the Union discuss what animals/dinosaurs would be best at playing volleyball. “Football” is “back” (21:17). Simone Biles continues to be awesome (25:53). Jeopardy has a new host (33:15). Don’t spook the horses (42:08). Put some respect on Jason Garrett’s (nick)name (52:28). What do you...
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I Play For The Bears
Katie and the union chat about freak injuries. Friendly banter includes sports bars (10:50), weddings (16:10) and flying (26:10). Carson Wentz is hurt again (34:45). The USWNT team lost….we don’t want to talk about it (40:52). Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam (47:15). Suni Lee wants...
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Drama at the Dog Park
Katie and the Union discuss Simone Biles withdrawing from the team and individual all-around competitions at the Olympics, and the subsequent reaction. Plus: the next Olympic sport, things you’d put on easy mode, and can you do a cartwheel.
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Pop A Hip
Katie and the Union give their favorite Olympic sports to watch. How do you deal with loud neighbors (14:10)? Australia has a crazy coach (35:24). Don’t propose to your girlfriend after she loses in the Olympics (56:04). What stadium would you want to live in (1:16:21)? Who would win in a speed...
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We By Association
Katie and the Union get listen to the best voicemail ever. Giannis’ trip to Chick-fil-A (30:04). Devin Booker should book a private flight to Tokyo (35:47). USA softball is off to a hot start (44:20). Not so much for the soccer team (45:25). NFL announced their COVID plan for the upcoming season...
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Heard It Here Thirdish
Katie and the Union discuss how a bathroom should be decorated. Friendly banter (8:47) includes a concert, golfing and binging a TV show. Did LeBron sneak a bottle of tequila into game 5 (35:28)? The Olympics allegedly start on Friday and a lot of stars won’t be there because of COVID (43:00).…
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Haley O'Shaughnessy
Haley and Katie talk for the first time and as far as first conversations go, it was a solid one. Topics include skincare, their dogs, and how we talk about the stuff that’s hard to talk about. Also basketball, a little.
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Shoey Culture
Katie and the Union discuss things they hate for irrational reasons. Friendly banter includes Below Deck JV (9:50), brunch (20:35) and listening to songs you don’t like (37:10). Sorry England, it’s not coming home (49:20). Before there was Shohai Ohtani…there was Katie Nolan (1:13:05). Greg Hardy...
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Dry Bun Era
Katie and Travis discuss things that bring them joy. Katie chats about her trip out west….she’s tired (9:57). Why won’t anyone ask Chris Paul the hard hitting questions (30:04)? Mayors gonna mayor (41:11). Dan Campbell isn’t going to wipe your butt (1:07:06). How many hot dogs can you eat...
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Katie Nolan?
Oh, I don't know. I was upset and I had to do a podcast, so I recorded myself working through it. It's not the greatest listen of all time, but it's incredibly transparent, and I only edited out one part (I was sobbing), and if I opened up like this on someone else's podcast it would've been…
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Buddha/Plutarch
Katie and the Union discuss things they like that they thought they wouldn’t. Friendly banter that includes a wedding, McDonalds and going out (17:15). Katie explains why she couldn’t be a NBA ref (51:46). Reporters need to ask Chris Paul the hard hitting question (58:30). Scottie Pippen said…
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Better Than Space Jam
Katie and the Union (+1) discuss things they should enjoy but would rather get done quickly. What’s going on with Ben Simmons (32:08)? Alternatively, what’s up with Doc Rivers (46:27)? The NCAA took an L but issued a statement that tried to make it sound like a W (57:33). Chris Paul isn’t out…
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Chasing Dopamine
Katie and The Union dodge a question about zoom trivia before diving into a vast sea of sports news. Chris Paul in the Protocol (41:55), Lebron’s tweets about NBA injuries (59:40), Reggie Miller’s terrible take (1:07:35), MLB goop (1:24:20), Ronaldo’s water supremacy (1:55:00), a late WCWS update...
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Israel Gutierrez
Katie chats with Israel Gutierrez about who he is and how that impacts his work. Topics include what it’s like to come out publicly; the problem with how we cover women’s sports; the value of authenticity; and, reluctantly, skin care.
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Be more embarrassed
Katie and the Union discuss taco must-haves and non-starters. A quick update on Travis’ love life (16:50), then lots and lots of sports, including: An in-depth discussion on the logistics of jersey swaps (39:27). Julio Jones is a Titan (53:13). A USMNT win that felt like a fever dream (57:37).…
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Well-Seeing Dislike
Katie and The Union talk break-up songs they listened to growing up. Travis recaps his date (23:20), Christina had food amnesia (35:23) and Myrtle got to sleep with Katie and Dan last night (41:38). Unfortunately we had another fan acting stupid, this time in Boston (56:44). Naomi Osaka withdraws...
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Shoutout To Nobody
It’s Thursday so you know what that means... Katie and the Union gather to FMK social media, discuss dating app experiences, debate changing your last name, and just generally meander through topics that are vaguely related to sports sometimes. We’re not reinventing the wheel here. It’s a free swim.
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Dipsy Doodle!
Katie and The Union come up with hobbies for the summer. Friendly banter about beer (11:35), milk (15:06), and sleeping (18:10),. Katie takes a page out of Travis’ book and has rant about commercials (28:46). Julio kind of wants out of Atlanta (39:13). Frustrated Knicks fans are fun to watch...
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Kenny Mayne
Katie & Kenny enter this interview as coworkers, but they leave it as friends. Mainly because, well, Kenny doesn’t work here anymore.
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Do Penguins Have Knees?
Katie and the Union answer a voicemail question about the ideal breakfast sandwich. The jury’s out on whether or not Travis’ selfie counts (9:00). Katie’s officially on board with Below Deck (18:14). LeBron and Steph are headed to the Redemption Tournament (33:42). Did the Clippers tank and do…
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Cassidy Hubbarth
Katie & Cassidy Hubbarth talk about the ways the pandemic has changed NBA coverage, the complicated relationship between your job and your life, uncomfortable moments in sideline reporting, and how much allergies suck.
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Not With That Attitude
Katie and the Union name athletes who would make great teachers. Travis has to take a selfie (26:02). Is it Tebow Time? Again (32:36)? The internet mourns a breakup (44:360. Was there ever a rat? Are raccoons cute (50:00)? Medina Spirit did drugs and/or ate piss hay (1:02:41). Adam Thielen likes...
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Rachel Nichols
Katie & Rachel Nichols talk about not being morning people, asking tough questions and the arduous process of getting a pizza in the NBA bubble
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Collateral Damage
Katie and the Union(s?) discuss dog nicknames, roundabouts (21:26), and the definition of “friendly banter.” An apology is issued for last week’s apology (31:40). The 49ers are alive (42:00), the Eagles are struggling to stay that way (56:38), and prank calls are still funny (1:06:15). Wearing…
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All Voicemail Pod, Kinda
Katie & the Union answer questions someone asked. Topics include: How to prevent yourself from doomscrolling. Minor inconveniences (12:28). The art of putting off a simple task (23:30). MTV needs help with their reunion shows (42:35). What’s the best soda (58:10)? Katie spoke to room full of high...
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Sexy Big Mac
Katie and the Union try to come up with a good username for a fan. Christina is a star in the making (11:35), Travis napped this weekend (25:25) & Katie got an odd gift (35:44). What qualifies a no-hitter and new rules for bench clearing brawls (52:25). Don’t hug Roger Goodell (1:06:00). Unleash...
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Hidden Gems (with Andrea Masenda)
A Tuesday pod on a Thursday! ESPN producer (and former third mic on Sports?) Andrea Masenda joins Katie to talk about stuff that happened this week like they used to at the office in The Before Times. Topics include: how to make new friends as an Old; an incredibly inconsequential catfish…
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BYOB
What zoo animals would make great wedding guests? Travis is condoning violence (11:15), while Christina made friends this weekend (18:25). Does Trevor Lawrence love football (37:45)? Champions League Coup (48:42). Aaron Rodgers is not the answer…maybe Joe Buck is (1:05:00). Katie recaps her...
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Elle Duncan
Description: It’s hard to sum this one up in a short description, but it’s one of my favorites. You may recognize Elle from Sportscenter or NESN, but the Elle you’ll meet in this episode is the one I know, and she‘s a force.
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Stop asking me, Nana
For a second consecutive week, the podcast fails to explain NFTs. Travis returns from the Masters with a tan (11:08), while Christina came back from Boston with blisters (19:35). Hideki Matsuyama is a man of the people after winning the Masters (31:16). Kevin James is going to play Sean Payton in…
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Jay Bilas
Jay Bilas has always covered college sports in a way that Katie gravitates towards, so she talked to him about that, and about the effect that player empowerment is already having on the system. They also cover the usual stuff: his kids, his life, and Young Jeezy.
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He Who Shall Be Named
Katie and Christina ditch Travis for a long-overdue catch up with [BEEP] (6:00), Christina has some pretty exciting life news (14:00), the crew dives into mental health and what they've learned about themselves over the last year (19:45) and then finally talk sports with the Women's NCAA...
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3MCT: Sports Theme Songs
Katie and The Union discuss their “Singular Luminescent Points in Time” from the last year of their lives. A quick mental health update and then 3MCT comes to a thrilling conclusion with a bracket to determine the Best Network Sports Theme Song! Lastly: is gray a color? The answer matters more…
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Jason Concepcion
Katie and Jason Concepcion talk about new jobs, hot takes & their relationships with the internet
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3MCT: Cereal
Voicemails of concern pour in for Travis after Ohio State lost to 15-seed Oral Roberts. Then the gang shares middle school horror stories before diving into this weeks bracket: CEREAL! The union is proud of how this one turned out (52:18). And finally: the moment you knew you were getting old....
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Megan Gailey
Katie talks to comedian Megan Gailey about how the pandemic has affected her job, what it was like to get married right before quarantine, and the specific ways in which zoom funerals are weird. Also: a fun story from the time Megan wrote jokes for the ESPYs, and a less fun story about Katie’s...
About this show
Sports? with Katie Nolan is a weekly show about sports and all the things tangentially related to sports. Its friends would describe it as "curious," "fun," and "a podcast." Weekly guests will include sports fans from all sorts of industries: comedy, film, television, science?
Hosted by
ESPN, Katie Nolan
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