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The Bounce Off Podcast
by thebounceoffpodcast
The Bounce Off: a podcast by two Brown girls about the most interesting stories in sports. It’s about the thrill, the drama, and those moments that make you hold your breath or hop off the couch.Forget the jargon - we’re here for the human stuff that make sports so captivating.
Episodes
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Couture, Controversies & Call-Outs
P and V are back for a between-season bonus episode because, frankly, there’s just too much happening. We kick things off with V’s finicky Oilers fandom (P is not letting it slide), then celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a nod to standout Asian athletes... and, naturally, bidets. Next up: the...
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Hot Takes from Tokyo, Politics at the Plate, & Golf Gossip
It’s a special hiatus episode, and The Bounce Off is still bouncing. V is officially on maternity leave, and P just got back from Japan with stories to tell—starting with her firsthand account of the MLB Tokyo Series, Ohtani mania, merch madness, and a personal quest for the perfect cap. P breaks...
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White House Woes, WNBA in the North, and Maternity Moves
P and V are here to ask the big questions: Should White House invitations still be a thing for sports champions? Will political drama mess with next year’s FIFA World Cup? And is Serena Williams’ WNBA expansion to Canada just a genius business move—or also some lowkey trolling of Drake?…
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4 Nations Fallout, Full Swing Flop, and Fan Identity Crisis
In this episode, P and V kick things off with a hot tip—listen closely to The Bounce Off, and you might just win some cash (hint: steeplechase fans, this one’s for you). P shares her formula for what makes a sports documentary actually good—and explains why Full Swing completely misses the mark....
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Anthems, Athlete Safety, & NBA SOS
In this episode, P and V dive into the Four Nations Face Off, including V’s PSA to all Americans wondering why Canadians are booing the U.S. national anthem. We also break down the list of 2024’s top-paid professional athletes—who’s worth the paycheck, and who’s just coasting? Then, we tackle a...
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Halftime Hype, Philly Fails, and Tiger Trouble
In this episode, P and V break down the Super Bowl—just not the game itself. Instead, we explore the bigger questions: Was there censorship at play? Who is the halftime show really for? And why aren’t we giving performance coaches the love they deserve? V calls out Philly fans (and honestly, many...
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Trades, Trials, and Toxic Ties
We start with a new weekly tracker - is P watching sports again?! V and P break down the massive NBA trade of the week, putting on their business strategy hats to analyze the moves. Meanwhile, national anthems at sporting events have somehow entered the ongoing "trade war" between the U.S. and...
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Super Bowls, Super Fails, and Super Overhauls
P and V break down everything you need to know about the Super Bowl—including how to engage if you give zero f*cks. V makes her case for why P should cheer on the Eagles, and we ask the real question: Can Kendrick Lamar actually follow up Beyoncé Bowl? Things take a serious turn as we react in...
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Smoke, Swings, and So Long, January
In this episode, P and V tackle a tough January, starting with the devastating impact of the LA wildfires and how sports fandom provides a unique escape during challenging times. P and V also dive into their different approaches to engaging with sports—do you read every stat to escape, or do you...
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Big Deals & Bigger Feels: Wrapping Up the 2024 Sports Year
In this episode, P and V wrap up the 2024 sports year with a deep dive into the biggest money moves of the year and the growing influence of finances in women’s sports—including the rise of gambling. We explore the exciting new energy fueling the WNBA, relive the breakout (and broke down) moments...
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Charged Emotions: A Tale of Two Cities and One Team
In this episode, V introduces Berto, her husband and lifelong Chargers fan, as we continue our fan series. Berto takes us through the emotional journey of the Chargers’ move from San Diego to LA, exploring the ripple effects of a team’s relocation on its community and how the NFL’s business...
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What’s the Deal with College Sports? NIL and Game-Changing Drama
In this episode, P introduces Dan, her husband and the spark behind her lifelong sports obsession, as we continue our fan series. Dan dives into the evolving world of college sports, including NCAA football, and unpacks how the “transfer portal” and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules are...
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Behind the Buzzer: Staying Well and Rising Above the Noise
In this episode, P lays down the unspoken rules of trolling, and we dish out a hot take on the Tyson vs. Paul fight that you won’t find anywhere else. We also tackle how climate change is reshaping sports and dig into V’s latest gem: a surprising research study about young girls and the state of...
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A Special 1-on-1 Matchup: Legends, Laughs, & How to Build the Ultimate Fan Club
In this special episode, P and V share some 1-on-1 time, diving into: The staggering paycheck Carrie Underwood gets for the Sunday Night Football theme. Christine Sinclair’s emotional retirement and Lindsay Vonn coming out of retirement because she can, dammit. Incredible female athletes in their...
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Mascot Mania: Big Leagues & Ballpark Dreams
In this episode, P retracts a previous Yankees claim, V unpacks the Raygun controversy (one last time), and we discuss the excitement around two new women’s pro sports leagues. We also explore toxic masculinity and homophobia in male sports, sparked by the latest Jason Kelce drama, and consider…
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Passion, Fandom, & Feuds: A Superfan’s Guide to Women’s Soccer
P and V gush about the Dodgers (Fernando Valenzuela, Dave Roberts, Freddie Freeman) and break down their World Series win. Then, they gush some more (Kiké Hernandez). In the first episode of our fan mini-series, soccer expert and superfan, Ash Schwedt, joins the podcast to discuss soccer dramz…
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Brains, Birdies, & Bold Women with Dr. Mat Park
P and V bounce off about sports fan couple goals, more love for Rafael Nadal and what he's done to elevate women in tennis, Frances Tiafoe and tennis etiquette, and who V should root for this week: Dodgers or Yankees. Sports psychologist Dr. Mat Park joins to discuss the mindset of a successful...
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Skating, Fame, & Teenage Hormones with Patrick Chan
The Inaugural Episode of The Bounce Off! Pallavi & Vaneeta discuss the relevance of the Tournament of Roses, the groundbreaking new NHL assistant coach, hockey goalie deals, and the chilling sports connection to the Menendez Brothers story (and not the one you think). We chat with legendary…
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Welcome to The Bounce Off
The Bounce Off was born in a Lyft in Vegas when our driver (if this was you in the white Tesla, thank you!) listened to our absurd but entertaining conversation and said: "You girls are so fun to listen to. You bounce off each other really well." The Bounce Off Podcast is a fun chat between two...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Bounce Off: a podcast by two Brown girls about the most interesting stories in sports. It’s about the thrill, the drama, and those moments that make you hold your breath or hop off the couch.Forget the jargon - we’re here for the human stuff that make sports so captivating.
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thebounceoffpodcast
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What is The Bounce Off Podcast about?
The Bounce Off: a podcast by two Brown girls about the most interesting stories in sports. It’s about the thrill, the drama, and those moments that make you hold your breath or hop off the couch.Forget the jargon - we’re here for the human stuff that make sports so captivating.
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