PODCAST · sports
The Athletic Department
by The Athletic Department
Your weekly team huddle for all things sports, nostalgia, LGBTQIA2S+ athletes, and pop culture hosted by Kennedy Carter and Jenna Cortis, your west coast-based Athletic Department.
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Self-hugging and MIMAL
Welcome back, Athletes! Kennedy checks in to the spa for a little R&R, and Jenna commits to watching Dancing With The Stars this upcoming season. Sporty sound bites include: Geena Davis with a bow and arrow and the Raygun documentary. Kennedy deep into the Us Open and of course, your two favorite co-hosts are discussing the FIBA World Cup. Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Dom that Court!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy updates us on her sporty birthday, and Jenna's moving and can't stop recycling. Kennedy highlights the women's golf brands taking center stage and Jenna breaks down her 3 game streak at Crypto watching the Los Angeles Sparks. Also, Kennedy brings a D1 to her first WNBA game! And stick around for the Tunnel Walk of the Week and Put Me In Coach.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Dez, Dot, and the Coup d'état
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy is back on the fairway and Jenna has a birthday surprise for her Virgo bestie!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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93
Sneaks on Rickea's Lap
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna takes an Irish River Dance class to connect with (not) her roots. Kennedy is danced all weekend at the Capitol Hill Block Party. Jenna reports back on some more historic stats from the WPBL, and Kennedy takes us right to the bench of the Chicago Sky and things seem a bit tense! Plus, a sneaks on the ground selfie reveal that you aren't going to want to miss! Put Me In Coach and Tunnel Walk of the Week also present and accounted for!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Dreams of the Fairway
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy takes her golf swing out to the course. Jenna summarizes the opening weekend for the Women's Professional Baseball League, including historical moments and a viral national anthem that no one will ever forget. Kennedy and Jenna talk over recent WNBA games including the Chicago Sky's hot streak, and Sydney Taylor's game winning shot against the Las Vegas Aces. Of course they discuss the Sparks' disappointing trade of Kelsey Plum as well. Stick around for Jenna's Put Me In Coach and Kennedy's Tunnel Walk of the Week.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Sun's Out, Gay WNBA Guns Out
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy dishes about a recent personal basketball game, and Jenna confesses her dreams of joining an adult learner's crew team. Kennedy is sneaks on the ground in Chicago for the WNBA All Stars Game, and she was all smiles. Who was getting chummy with Malala? You're about to find out, Athletes! Jenna attends Delisha Milton-Jones' Sparks jersey retirement in LA. And The Athletic Department, as always, remains staunchly in support of trans athletes.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Aéropostale!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy works on humbly perfecting her golf swing, while Jenna finishes up her other summer hobby, watching the World Cup. And don't worry, your two favorite cohosts have plenty to say about the first ever FIFA World Cup half-time show. Kennedy is sneaks on the ground for the Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx game, and you're going to want to know what she found out in the Lynx team huddle. Your Tunnel Walk of the Week and Put Me In Coach are of course, World Cup themed.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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We're the Carmen Sandiego of Sports!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, you're two favorite co-hosts are taking you all around the globe. First, they're on Love Island in Fiji, then the World Cup all across the US, then the Amundi Evian LGPA Championship in France, then at Wimbledon in England, and ultimately back in the US for WNBA games and updates. What do Anna Wintour, Kate Middleton, and Ben Stiller have in common? You're going to have to tune in to find out. Also, the LA Sparks have a historic surprise guest on the jumbotron, and no, it's not just Jenna again. Kennedy's Tunnel Walk of the Week gets golfy, and Jenna's Put Me In Coach is rocking a baseball uniform with an important nod to history.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Elite for Decades!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy pulls off the sporty surprise of the century - you'll have to tune in to believe it! Jenna gets more steps, which is also exciting. Your two favorite cohosts meet up to discuss the World Cup, Wimbledon, an upcoming golf tournament, and of course, the WNBA all-stars roster! Also, tune in for Jenna's in person review of the Seattle Storm wiping the floor with her Los Angeles Sparks.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Living, Laughing, Loving WNBA - Pride Episode
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, your two favorite cohosts were running all over the country to catch WNBA games. First up, Kennedy saw the Seattle Storm battle it out with the Dallas Wings, and while it was close, Paige proved to be unstoppable in this moment. Next, Jenna made her way to Las Vegas to see the Aces play in the Michie Ultchie Area where the New York Liberty ultimately prevailed. Later in the week, Marina Mabrey tied the all time WNBA scoring record with 53 points for the Toronto Tempo against the Los Angeles Sparks. Then Jenna was back with the Aces (and reluctantly their mascot Buckets) to see the Aces defeat the Dallas Wings. It was a white t-shirt kind of day for A'ja. Then, the Seattle Storm beat out the New York Liberty at Pride night, and finally, Kennedy made the pilgrimage to Balhalla where the Valkyries beat out the New York Liberty once again. All of this in addition to the World Cup and Wimbledon! It's been quite the jam packed week indeed!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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The Streets Are Alive... with Sports!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, we're taking it all the way back to 1997, so grab your walkman, dance the Macarena, and get settled in! The Sparks celebrated 30 Season of the WNBA by packing the house with legends. Lisa Leslie and Kym Hampton even reenacted the first ever tip-off that they did on June 21st, 1997! Between Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating shot against the New York Liberty, and Kennedy's insider info on the whereabouts of DJ Diesel, this episode (as per usual) is more than any of us bargained for! Serena's back on the court and the World Cup roars on!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Jalen Mamdani, Scream Queens & Olivia Benson Energy
Welcome back, Athletes! Knicks in 5! This week, the episode has more than you could ever hope for. Jenna fills us in on the ADP's sponsored Sporta-Potty at Dyke Day while Kennedy hits the gym and watches every WNBA game possible. Also, there's already so much amazing lore coming out of the world cup, Tunnel Walk included! Stick around for the WNBA breakdown from Kennedy and a pride-themed Put Me In Coach melange from Jenna.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Gustafson & Skip to My Lou!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy fills us in on her skating competition. Of course it was highly competitive and of course, she was channeling Michelle Kwan. Jenna's sport was crying at graduations, weddings, and because she didn't catch a t-shirt at the Sparks game. Your two favorite cohosts break down what's been happening with their favorite home teams, and Kennedy walks us through some bittersweet hockey news. Plus, The Athletic Department has an exciting announcement - stop by and see our handy work at Dyke Day LA this weekend!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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A Mediterranean Queen and Ellie's Kiss
Welcome back, Athletes! This week's episode is certain to surprise and delight you. Right off the bat, Jenna bites off more than she can chew on a hike to the Hollywood sign, and Kennedy has a competition sign-up blunder. Your two favorite cohosts also have some of the best sneaks-on-the-ground segments we've ever had before. Kennedy is at Barclays Center partying with Ellie, and one of our D1s does the unthinkable during a coach Q&A session for the fans. Do we believe our D1s will take over the world? Yes, yes we do. Kennedy and Jenna talk recent WNBA games and the upcoming schedule. Plus, a very special Put Me In Coach and Tunnel Walk of the Week. Get off the bench and get ready because this week's episode will have you feeling ready to get in the game!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Bananas & Bookies
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy preps for her upcoming ice skating competition and Jenna watches Off Campus on Amazon Prime. Is it Heated Rivalry? No, but nothing ever is! Kennedy also dives into the sub-culture of the Savannah Bananas minor league baseball game, and returns to the pod with almost too much to tell. To top it all off, your bestie cohosts catch up on their favorite teams from the WNBA.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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John Travolta's Beret: The Ultimate Sport
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, the sports are sporting! Jenna and Kennedy discuss the upcoming ice skating competition, Marcia's reluctance to be a reliable vehicle, and the fact that Lynne Roberts just won't use a timeout. This week's drop of nostalgia comes in the form of suggestion - what early MTV competition show could WNBA refs benefit from participating in? Your two favorite cohosts have ideas! This episode really has it all: basketball recaps, mascot reveals, and John Travolta's beret. Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Ascension at Climate Pledge - WNBA Home Openers
Welcome back, Athletes! For this incredible return episode, Kennedy and Jenna are back on the mic to tell you about their experience at the Seattle Storm season home opener! You read that right - they were together in the flesh and the energy was palpable! This episode is all about the return of the WNBA, our favorite teams losing their home openers, and the level of Ascension achieved by your two best friends who LOVE women's sports. Even Jade Melbourne's tooth couldn't stay put! Jenna and Kennedy also got the opportunity to meet one of The Athletic Department's favorite players! Tune in to find out who :) Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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2026 WNBA Draft Results
Welcome back, Athletes! Although they are technically on a break, Kennedy and Jenna just had to jump on the mic to chat about the results of the 2026 WNBA Draft. This WNBA free agency season has been INTENSE, and while the draft gave us some answers, it also led to more questions. You're going to want to get all of the ADP's reactions and thoughts during what is arguably the most historic WNBA pre-season to date. Who are you most excited about?Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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It's Great To Be A Michigan Wolverine!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week on the pod, Kennedy and Jenna are full of surprises as March Madness comes to a close! Kennedy gives us a true sneaks-on-the-ground straight from Indianapolis for the Final Four! Jenna buys Olympic tickets through LA28's website. Your two favorite co-hosts break down the NCAA Women's College Basketball March Madness games - including South Carolina's win over UConn, and UCLA winning their first ever NCAA championship! So much basketball and so little time. The Athletic Department is taking an audio break until the W season starts in May, but please head over to Instagram and Threads to keep up with us in the meantime!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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Life is Good... Ref, You Suck!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy is back at Climate Pledge, and Jenna tries pilates! Your favorite cohosts talk over the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, all while mixing in the nostalgia that you've come to love and crave. What was your embarrassing sports moment of yesteryear? We'll see you next week for the results of March Madness! Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Athletic Department Bracketology
Please excuse the technical difficulties w/ Jenna's mic.Welcome back, Athletes! This week your favorite cohosts break down some of the most interesting moments from the first two rounds of March Madness. They're watching games from a whirlpool, they're watching games from an old timey saloon... where ever they are - they're watching games! This episode has all your favorite moments - opinions on coaching, haircuts, and Kelsey Plum's AI twin. You won't want to miss this. Stick around for Jenna's Put Me In Coach, and Kennedy's Tunnel Walk of the Week. We'll see you next week, Athletes!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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NCAA March Madness Bracket REVEALED!
Welcome back, Athletes! It's a quick one this week as your two favorite co-hosts discuss the Oscars and breakdown the NCAA Women's Basketball March Madness Bracket! Don't forget to join The Athletic Department's bracket here on ESPN.com We'll see you on the court!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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All About A Canadian Tuxedo
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy's food touring a new city and Jenna gets a new car! With Unrivaled officially wrapped for the season, your two favorite co-hosts are headed back to college! That's right, Athletes, it's time for March Madness. If you consider yourself a D1 fan of this pod, we expect to see you joining our bracket challenge - check our instagram for updates about how and where to join! In other news, the pros are gearing up for the FIBA World Cup, while the WNBA and WNBPA try to come to an agreement. Stay tuned for Kennedy's Tunnel Walk of the Week!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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The Quarter Semis
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy is spotted in the gym! And Jenna gets her steps in on a stomach full of gluten free pancakes. As for the sports, Kennedy was back at Climate Pledge to welcome home the Olympians and celebrate the return of the PWHL's Torrent!This week is UNRIVALED! And even though we are sad we aren't in Brooklyn, we're happy for the success of the league. Jenna and Kennedy discuss the Vinyl vs. the Phantom, and the Breeze vs. the Mist. Who will prevail in the finals? We're feeling a little ghosty over here at the Athletic Department, but we shall see! It all comes down to Wednesday's Championship where the players will be coming to our screens live from Miami.Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Girls Be Like I Needed This...
Welcome back, Athletes! Winter Olympics 2026 really was for the girls. This week, Kennedy takes us through the final moments in Milan Cortina - including the giggle heard round the world by the most decorated freestyle skier on the planet, Eileen Gu. Then it’s on to iceskating with the performance of a lifetime from Alyssa Liu. The impact of her free skate touched the world and got her to the gold exactly the way she wanted to do it. The sheer joy and the camaraderie between the figure skaters was exactly what we all needed. In hockey news, the US women’s hockey team took home the gold over their heated rivals, Canada. Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to play for the U.S. Women's National Hockey team AND take home the gold. Get your 2026 Bingo Cards out, because the US women's hockey team has even been invited to celebrate in Las Vegas, and Flava Flav is footing the bill! As we do our own closing ceremonies, you'll definitely want to stick around because Kennedy has some hilarious Olympic-themed shot clock questions for Jenna. Send us your answers!Then in the world of women's basketball, the WNBA announced that rev sharing would be part of the new CBA agreement. As negotiations continue there, Unrivaled is ramping up for their upcoming championship weekend. Your two favorite co-hosts will meet you in the huddle again next week! Arrivederci!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Real Housewives of Curling
Welcome back, Athletes! This episode, Kennedy reps the 12s in her Seattle Seahawks parade coverage, and Jenna gets really into the wilderness - theoretically of course! Kennedy is mom for a day and Jenna is with the big cats of Palmdale. How do they do it all?Coverage continues from Milan Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and your favorite cohosts have the hot gos. Who's winning medals? Who's got beef? And whose toxic trait is believing they could bobsled? That's right, your two favorite cohosts! Kennedy and Jenna talk ice skating, snowboarding, bobsledding, and of course, everyone's new favorite sport, curling. To touch the stone or not touch the stone - that is the question!Last but certainly not least, Unrivaled's 1v1 tournament goes off with some surprising upsets. Nevertheless, the winner was not really a surprise, so stick around to find out who took home the extra bacon! Kennedy's Tunnel, Jenna's PMIC... need we say more folks? Huddle up, hands in, team on 3!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Benito Bowl, iLuvHibiscus & Olympic Coffee Pots
Welcome back, Athletes! It's the biggest sports weekend of 2026, and your favorite cohosts are bringing it all to you! First off, congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks who beat the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LX! Kennedy was our dancing shoes on the ground correspondent, and she had her finger on the pulse of the winner's city! Benito Bowl brought the world to a halt with the power of love, community, and unity. There's so much to discuss!The Olympics were off to the races in Milan-Cortina (that two cities for those of you paying attention!) with Team USA bringing home an early gold in team figure skating. Skiing, curling, spinning coffee pots on stage - it was all happening in Italy. Your favorite cohosts highlight the iconic Surya Bonaly's 1998 Olympic backflip, which made everything we're seeing with the Quad God today possible.Last but certainly not least, Unrivaled gets ready for the 1v1 tournament and releases a few big trades. Kennedy somehow watched every single game this weekend - and for that we salute you! Stick around for the Tunnel Walk of the Week and Jenna's extremely obvio Put Me In Coach!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Milan Cortina Dreams, R&B Themes, & Swaggy Schemes
Welcome back, Athletes! It's Black History Month, and here at the Athletic Department Pod we're celebrating all lifelong. Jenna kicks off the episode with a tribute to one of her favorite Black athletes and shouts out Olympic basketball legend Cheryl Miller for her contribution to the game. Kennedy steps into her swagged out coaching era, and Jenna goes full Capricorn mountain goat in Joshua Tree.There's so much to cover in this week's episode, but somehow they've done it again! Kennedy recaps the Grammy's including a special shoutout to Luther Vandross. Jenna now believes in the physical carrying of the Olympic torch, and both look forward to the opening ceremonies this Friday. Superbowl season is upon us, and Kennedy is ready to be the official Seattle cleats on the ground Seahawks correspondent.Finally, there's the historic Unrivaled tour stop in Philly, where attendance and scoring records were shattered. Somebody's the wicked witch of Unrivaled. Kennedy and Jenna breakdown the EIGHT Unrivaled games - you're welcome - keeping their fingers on the pulse and keeping you up to date.Last but certainly not least, Kennedy steps in for a double header - she's got Tunnel Walk of the Week and the Put Me In Coach award for this week! That concludes the team huddle... TAD pod on 3!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Burn Bebe Burn
Welcome back, Athletes. This week Kennedy starts the pod off with some powerful words about finding your spot in the resistance. Jenna and Kennedy discuss the intersection of political action and sports and pay homage to the tragic lives lost and affected in Minneapolis over the weekend. https://5calls.org/ is a helpful website you can use to call your senators and urge them to take action.This week, Jenna is card collecting and Kennedy's trying different bites. They're discussing all the recent sporty soundbites: Heated Rivalry is torch bearing, Jordan Chiles is still a perfect 10, and the Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl. Jenna and Kennedy do a midseason check-in regarding Unrivaled - have their picks changed since the rosters were revealed? Tune in to find out! For this week's Tunnel Walk and Put Me In Coach, referees are at the center of that conversation.Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Iditarod, Dip See Do, Malala & Gorpcore
Welcome back, Athletes! There's so much going on this week that we could barely fit it into one episode! Jenna can't speak about anything, and Kennedy tries out for the Iditarod. The PWHL broke attendance records in DC, while on the west coast, the PWHL's Seattle Torrent hosted Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai. I guess it's true - everyone watches women's sports. And don't worry, because Kennedy was skates on the ground at Climate Pledge for that moment! Meanwhile, it's Week #3 of Unrivaled, and we're starting to get to know these teams. Kennedy takes us to the runway for Tunnel Walk of the Week, and Jenna has a PMIC honorable mention.Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Unraveled by Unrivaled
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna are out of breath watching the eight Unrivaled basketball games from Week #2. Kennedy updates us with all the sporty soundbites including the results of the US Figure Skating Championships and who is headed to Milan for the Winter Olympics 2026. In addition to that, we're talking contract negotiations, Mimi's upcoming appearance, and the Chicago Bears' locker room karaoke. Stick around to hear about Dearica Hamby's 40 point game, Jenna's Put Me In Coach award, and of course, Kennedy's Tunnel Walk of the Week.Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Unrivaled Season 2 Kickoff!
Welcome back, Athletes! To kick off 2026, our gals are slightly under the weather, but don't think for a second that has stopped them from being sporty! Jenna is big into WNBA sports player cards, and Kennedy is strength training! Your favorite co-hosts give you ALL the tea with Unrivaled including game recaps, alleged relationships, and of course, their reactions to the StudBudz live Twitchstream. Welcome back to Miami where the future is Unrivaled!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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The Athletic Dept Pod Wrapped 2025
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna are counting down the biggest moments for women's sports in 2025. Take a sprint down memory lane with your two favorite co-hosts as they recount the most iconic moments from this year. There's buzzer-beater moments, once in a lifetime chances, and even some pod nostalgia! You won't want to miss Kennedy's Tunnel Walk wrap up or the special edition Shot Clock at the end of the episode. Thank you to our athletes, specifically our D1s. We can't thank you enough for your support... and we'll see you in 2026!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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The Single Revolution Heard 'Round The World
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, it's The Athletic Department podcast starring Kennedy and Jenna on ice! Your favorite co-hosts talk all things rink: Jenna's new found admiration for Kennedy's iceskating, Kennedy's community trip to the rink, and the Heated Rivalry episode that snagged the award for best TV episode released in 2025. Jenna's knee-deep in her family collections, Kennedy is knee-deep in the mud! They chat winter olympics, past favorite olympians, and one young olympic hopeful whose dreams where dashed in high school. You cannot miss the PWHL chat, some hockey terminology, and a very special Put Me In Coach segment. Happy Holidays to all our Athletes, but especially our D1s. This Xmas Eve, Santa's lacing up!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Flag Football Fedoras w/ Hayley Francis
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, The Athletic Department Podcast welcomes interior designer and former flag football star, Hayley Francis! Your favorite cohosts sit down to discuss everything from the NFL's robust investment in women's football to Hayley's high school powder puff experience on the field. A self-proclaimed soccer gal, this American footballer had her local newspaper in a chokehold. Jenna and Hayley also discuss a sport they both participated in quite a lot - fedoras. You'll want to tune in to hear Kennedy's Heated Rivalry reactions as well! Listen to Hayley's episode now!Follow Hayley Francis:WebsiteInstagramFollow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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The Erin Brockovich of Locker Rooms
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy hosts the Holigays party of the century, and Jenna attends a white elephant party where her Mariah Carey Barbie doll is stolen. Your favorite cohosts cover the most important sporty soundbites including one from a D1 about something called World 7 soccer. There's updates on the CBA negotiations and some damning parallels to the cast of Wicked. You'll want to tune in for some hot PWHL gos, including a skates on the ground tip off about the locker room availability to the Seattle Torrent that may or may not catapult Kennedy's legal career. There's Jumbotron news, five hole discussions, and too many saves for Jenna's liking. You'll absolutely love it all.Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Ye Ole Hockey Carter and The Archivist
Welcome back, Athletes! Is there anything that can prepare you for this episode? We aren't sure! Kennedy pulls a Sporty Spice hat trick by attending three sporting events around town. Jenna survives being ill and dives into an entirely new hobby that everyone saw coming. They discuss the lackluster performance of the WNBA in CBA negotiations... what else is new!? Jenna reveals a surprising Put Me In Coach, and Kennedy inspires Jenna's first tattoo with a sustainable Tunnel Walk. Have a sip of a holiday drink as you listen... and jump on the back of our Zamboni!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Airport Athletics
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy lands a toe loop and finds ice skating community, while Jenna tries to compete in the American Ninja Warrior competition that is life during a five planet retrograde! All the leagues are coming to the yard this week, and your favorite two sporty spices are covering all of it. The Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) drafted for their inaugural season, Major League Volleyball (MLV) is about to get up an running, and the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) started their third season this week! Let us not forget the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) champions - congrats to Gotham! And the introduction of a new and highly competitive sport that we're calling, "Airport Athletics!"Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Project B & Basketball Circadian Rhythm
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna and Kennedy discuss the new international basketball league, Project B. There's a lot to talk about regarding the league including the controversy regarding the league's financial backing. That being said, the salaries offered are life changing. Jenna and Kennedy discuss how this league might impact the W and its top players. You'll want to stick around for the hard hitting questions like, "Where are we as a culture with regards to seasons?" And for more info about what your favorite Sporty Spices have been up to this week.Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Unrivaled Rosters Revealed!
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna and Kennedy talk about the newly released rosters for the upcoming Unrivaled season! Were there any shocks or surprises? How did Kennedy's predictions stack up? Stay tuned to hear which teams are resonating with your favorite co-hosts and let us know yours in the comments! Who are you routing for come January?!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Shooters Shoot w/ Vivian Frieson
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, friend of the pod, Vivian Frieson stops by! You may know her from her time on the women's basketball team at Gonzaga, coaching at Seattle University and Northern Arizona University, her denim designs as a sewist, or her on point commentary about the WNBA on Threads. This episode, we're diving into Vivian's basketball journey as a player, coach, and of course, Seattle Storm fan. You'll want to stick around to hear all Vivian's hot takes about the W including where we're headed with CBA and some particularly challenging shotclocks.Follow Vivian:InstagramThreadsYou, Me, and Them PodcastFollow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Coach McKenna & A Tambourine - WNBA Season Ends
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna survives the pop-up Chappell Roan concert in LA and Kennedy continues her journey as the resident MLB correspondent! Can someone say 15 innings?! Of course, your professional besties discuss the Aces winning the 2025 WNBA season, and that wild game 4 in Pheonix. Summarizing this historic WNBA season:- Pay Us What You Owe Us- Refs need help- Time for Cathy to dip outThanks Athletes!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Something to Take the Edge Off! - WNBA Playoffs Cont'd
Welcome back, Athletes! On this International Day of the Girl, two Professional Best Friends TM get together to talk sports. This week, Kennedy and Jenna talk about their hometown baseball teams facing off and get a little help from the D1 community to understand what it's like being a Seattle Mariners fan. Of course, they also discuss the Aces wins in the playoffs, and Napheesa Collier rocking the league last week with her brave and public claim that W leadership is not doing enough to protect the players. Lastly, make sure you check the Athletic Department Socials to see pictures from our WNBA Tunnel Walk party!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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You Guys Have Great Coats! - WNBA Semifinals
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna talk "little walks," ice skating, and life as a traveling performer. There's also the WNBA Semifinals, the Pheonix Mercury advancing to the finals, and the "take me out Coach" biggest ejection of the season. As per usual, you're not going to want to miss the 52nd episode of The Athletic Department!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Runner's Goo - WNBA Semifinals
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna recap their WNBA Tunnel Walk-themed party at Darkalino's in Seattle. Beats were bumping, drinks were flowing, and fits were inspiring. Thanks to all the Athletes that helped make the party such a success! In this ep, Kennedy and Jenna also discuss the end of the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream's seasons, the WNBA league awards, and the first games of the semi-finals.Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Episode 50
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna celebrate the release of their 50th episode of The Athletic Department Podcast! Thank you to our athletes, and a special thanks to our D1s for supporting us throughout this year!This episode, Kennedy comes straight from the court to the mic to tell us about her experience in the stands for the second game in the playoff series between the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces! You'll want to tune in for that reaction, for more jumbotron!? AND for a special on-air surprise gift that Kennedy prepared for Jenna. Congrats Athletic Department - here's to the next 50!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Jumbotron Dreams Do Come True - WNBA Playoffs Set
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna are together in LA, and this episode is going to have you on the edge of your seat. The Sparks season ends as WNBA playoffs season begins. Jenna becomes a Storm fan, Kennedy fills us in on the US Open. And Midge Purse does it all!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Let's Just Get Into It & Peach-o-Rama - WNBA Week #15
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, the US Open was top of mind, as Gauff and Osaka faced off. Not to mention, Venus Williams was back at the US Open court playing doubles with partner, Leylah Fernandez. There's so much to tune in for - Did Kennedy and Jenna's best friendship survive the Sparks vs. Storm match-up last evening? What's going to happen with playoffs? And more importantly, who was the new sneaks on the ground sighting in the stone fruit aisle of the grocery store? Athletes, you're going to need to listen to find out!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Latricia's Influence & Billie Jean Bling - WNBA Week #14
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna and Kennedy are back at it again! There's much to discuss in the world of pop culture - could the Love Island reunion ever really live up to the season? Jenna becomes a cake bookie, and Kennedy gets ready for another turn around the sun. They discuss WNBA play-offs, which are just around the corner, and the myriads of games that have occurred between this week and last week's episode. Who's going to play-offs? Only time will tell. On your mark, ready, set, go!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Club La Femme & Playoff Berth - WNBA Week #13
Welcome back, Athletes! This week, talk dancing, concert attendance, and sticky shinguards. A new WNBA mascot is added to the bunch, and playoffs are just around the corner. Tune in for Kennedy's explanation of how it's all going to work in the coming weeks.Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
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Your weekly team huddle for all things sports, nostalgia, LGBTQIA2S+ athletes, and pop culture hosted by Kennedy Carter and Jenna Cortis, your west coast-based Athletic Department.
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