Burn It All Down

Amira and Jessica talk about the ongoing season of Formula One, which is back this weekend for the Miami Grand Prix after an unexpected month off.Here's a video of Ferrari's "rotisserie" chicken rotating wing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_eM9jBHdxIJoin our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we relaunch the podcast: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com Twitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #f1 #formula1 #miamigp #motorsport

Lindsay Gibbs and The IX's Jackie Powell discuss the exhausting, tumultuous road to the new WNBA's historic new CBA, Cathy Engelbert's draft-night own-goal, million-dollar free agency moves and more.Join our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we relaunch the podcast: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com Twitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports

Jessica talks to Reo Eveleth and Julie Kliegman about the horrible new IOC policy that excludes trans, intersex, and any athlete does not fit perfectly into the IOC's definition of "woman."For more on Reo Eveleth: https://reveleth.com/For more on Julie Kliegman: https://juliekliegman.com/To learn more about and listen to Tested, Reo's podcast: https://www.tested-podcast.com/To learn more about and order Julie's book Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/mind-game-9781538168066/To learn more about and pre-order Julie's next book Finding Renée Richards: The Groundbreaking Story of Tennis's Trans Pioneer: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/finding-renee-richards-julie-kliegman?variant=44544955973666To learn more about and order Michael Water's book The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports: https://www.michaelwaters.com/the-other-olympians-michael-watersTo learn more about and order Katie Barnes' book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates: https://kebarnes.com/ Join BIAD's newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we relaunch the podcast: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpodBIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contactFollow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPodBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.comTwitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod#sports #podcast #feminism #sportspodcast #olympics #ioc

Brenda and Shireen talk about Iran potentially withdrawing from the men's World Cup, US imperialism, and the mess that could be FIFA 2026.Join our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com Twitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports #FIFA2026 #WorldCup2026

Emma Baccelllieri, staff writer at Sports Illustrated and co-author of Court Queens, joins co-host Lindsay Gibbs to talk about the plethora of WNBA CBA news this week, break down gross revenue vs. net revenue (in a fun way, we hope!), and put this labor fight into the context of history of women's basketball.Support our Kickstarter, the deadline to contribute is March 4!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...Pre-order "Court Queens: Celebrate the Players, Teams, and History of Women's Basketball" by Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson https://bookshop.org/p/books/court-qu...Join our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...Subscribe to our YouTube page:    / @burnitalldownpod   BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram:   / burnitalldownpod   TikTok:   / burnitalldownpod   Facebook:   / burnitalldownpod   BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldow... Twitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports

From Alysa Liu to climate change to moms winning gold medals, the hosts recap their biggest takeaways from the 2026 #WinterOlympics. Then they pivot to preview the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The gang shares the top storylines they’re following (including Russia’s return) and highlights some of the athletes they’ll be following. After this week in sports, there is plenty to burn, but there are also so many new torchbearers to thank.Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burnitalldownpod/burn-it-all-down-the-feminist-sports-podcast-you-needInfo: Where to watch and listen to the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games https://www.paralympic.org/milano-cortina-2026/where-to-watch-listenJoin our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com Twitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports #winterolympics #olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #winterolympics2026 #milano2026 #WinterParalympics2026 #Paralimpiadi #Paralympics #WinterParalympics

Dr. Amira Rose Davis is joined by Dr. Jules Boykoff for post-Olympic analysis, including a look at protests and athlete activism during the Winter Games. The conversation delves into sustainability, colonialism, the IOC's engagement with political figures, and the new era of the IOC under Kirsty Coventry's leadership. They also look ahead to #LA28 and the moral quandaries surrounding the Olympics.Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burnitalldownpod/burn-it-all-down-the-feminist-sports-podcast-you-needJoin our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com Twitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports #winterolympics #olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #winterolympics2026 #milano2026 #la28

* *CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual and emotional abuse, as well as disordered eating, so please take care while listening.**This episode was recorded on Thursday, February 12, at 3:30pm CT.Jessica talks to Steph Crugnola, a former competitive figure skater and judge, about what we've seen so far in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics and what to look forward to. They also dive deep into the multiple controversies in ice dance, especially everything around the French skaters Guillaume Cizeron, Laurence Fournier Beaudry, both their former partners, the school where they all train (IAM, Ice Academy of Montreal), and the International Skating Union (ISU).If you'd like to listen to the episode BIAD did about he figure skating doping controversy at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic involving Kamila Valieva and her coach Eteri Tutberidze (mentioned in the interview with Steph), you can find it here: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/episodes/238You can find Steph at https://www.stephcrugnola.com/ and https://bsky.app/profile/crugglez.bsky.social.Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burnitalldownpod/burn-it-all-down-the-feminist-sports-podcast-you-needJoin our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPodBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.comTwitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports #winterolympics #olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #winterolympics2026 #milano2026 #figureskating #icedance

Amira and Brenda process an epic Super Bowl halftime performance by Bad Bunny. From colonial sugar plantation to a Brooklyn bodega, the show told important stories. A celebration of Puerto Rican culture, and possible reinvention of Pan-Americanism, the performance delighted BIAD's superfans.Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burnitalldownpod/burn-it-all-down-the-feminist-sports-podcast-you-needJoin our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com Twitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod#badbunny #superbowl #puertorico

In Part 2 of Burn It All Down’s 2026 #winterolympics preview, the hosts detail the events and athletes they're most excited to watch, from the next chapter in the #USAvsCanada #WomensHockey rivalry to the debut of "skimo." They also make time for the latest petty drama—and brush up on some curling lingo. Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burnitalldownpod/burn-it-all-down-the-feminist-sports-podcast-you-needJoin our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.comTwitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports #winterolympics #olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #winterolympics2026 #milano2026

The hosts convene on short notice to record an update on the Kickstarter — and to offer a heartfelt “thank you” to all the flamethrowers out there.Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burnitalldownpod/burn-it-all-down-the-feminist-sports-podcast-you-needJoin our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpodBIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contactFollow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPodBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.comTwitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod#sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports

In Part 1 of Burn It All Down’s 2026 Winter Olympics preview, Amira, Brenda, Lindsay, Jessica, and Shireen dive into the key storylines you might have missed ahead of the Games in Milano Cortina. Of course, they also have plenty to burn — and plenty of torchbearers to spotlight. They also have some updates about the future of the show (the Kickstarter is now live!). Part 2 drops this Friday, with a look at some of the events and athletes who the team is most excited about.Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burnitalldownpod/burn-it-all-down-the-feminist-sports-podcast-you-needJoin our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYvSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod BIAD website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Get in touch: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact Follow us on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com Twitter: https://x.com/BurnItDownPod #sports #podcast #womeninsports #feminism #sportspodcast #womenssports #winterolympics #olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #winterolympics2026 #milano2026

Burn It All Down has returned to torch everything that is FIFA, including whatever that draw ceremony was for the upcoming men’s World Cup, Infantino deciding to award Trump a “peace prize,” and fears about what this World Cup will be like with much of it taking place in the United States. Shireen, Lindsay, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica then throw things on the burn pile and wrap everything up with some deserving torchbearers. And we have an update (sort of) on the future of the show.Please fill out our BIAD listener survey and let us know what you'd like from a BIAD re-launch: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEOygQdtNVkYgGcBIi-LFs7o-y4Q0TIMBInYD84KOgqTBg6w/viewform⁠ Join our newsletter to get all the exciting upcoming news as we look to relaunch BIAD: ⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/NhFlZYv⁠Subscribe to our YouTube page: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@burnitalldownpod⁠ BIAD website: ⁠https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/⁠ Get in touch: ⁠https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/contact⁠ Follow us on...Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@burnitalldownpod⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod⁠ BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/BurnItDownPod⁠ 

This episode of Burn It All Down was recorded in front of a live audience on May 26, 2025, at the North American Society for Sports History’s annual conference, which took place at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau.We’re back, one more time, for another one-off live show. We are not resuming weekly shows at this point. If you are interested to bringing BIAD to your location for a live show, please contact us through our website: ⁠https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/⁠EPISODE NOTES: We want to thank Dr. Russell Field and everyone at NASSH for bringing us together for this live show. This episode was produced by Martin Kessler. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: ⁠http://www.burnitalldownpod.com⁠NOTE: We will have a transcript for this episode available on our site as soon as we can, though not as quickly as we used to. We are not the well-oiled machine we used to be; things take more time these days.For BIAD merchandise: ⁠https://teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down⁠Find us on Blueskey: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com⁠; Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/⁠; and Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/⁠.

This episode of Burn It All Down was recorded in front of a live audience on May 26, 2025, at the North American Society for Sports History’s annual conference, which took place at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau.We’re back, one more time, for another one-off live show. We are not resuming weekly shows at this point. If you are interested to bringing BIAD to your location for a live show, please contact us through our website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/EPISODE SUMMARY:This week, Shireen, Lindsay, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica talk about sports in this moment of upheaval.  They discuss athlete activism (or the lack thereof), what we can learn about right now from what has come before, what all of these means on an international level, and how sports intersects and affects the so-called “culture wars” directly.And, as always, you’ll hear the Burn Pile and Torchbearers, starring Nikola Čorbová, the first woman to finish the brutal 138-mile Himalaya XTRI triathlon.EPISODE NOTES: We want to thank Dr. Russell Field and everyone at NASSH for bringing us together for this live show. This episode was produced by Martin Kessler. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.comNOTE: We will have a transcript for this episode available on our site as soon as we can, though not as quickly as we used to. We are not the well-oiled machine we used to be; things take more time these days.For BIAD merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-downFind us on Blueskey: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/.

This episode of Burn It All Down was recorded in front of a live audience at Bowling Green State University on March 27, 2025.We’re back...for a single live show. If you have not heard the show itself, you can find it on your feed now. This is the Q+A with the live audience that followed. We are not resuming weekly shows at this point, but we do have another live show scheduled at the end of May in Gatineau, Canada (more on that to come). If you are interested in bringing BIAD to your location for a live show, please contact us through our website: ⁠https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/⁠EPISODE NOTES: We want to thank Dr. Vikki Krane, the Social Justice through Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, Amy J. Kolk, and everyone else at BGSU for bringing us back together for a live show. A special shout out to Phil Beskid for recording all of our audio. This episode was produced by Martin Kessler. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: ⁠http://www.burnitalldownpod.com⁠NOTE: We will have a transcript for this episode available on our site as soon as we can, though not as quickly as we used to. We are not the well-oiled machine we used to be; things take more time these days.For BIAD merchandise: ⁠https://teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down⁠Find us on Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com⁠; Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/⁠; and Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/

This episode of Burn It All Down was recorded in front of a live audience at Bowling Green State University on March 27, 2025.We’re back...for a single live show. We are not resuming weekly shows at this point, but we do have another live show scheduled at the end of May in Gatineau, Canada (more on that to come). If you are interested in bringing BIAD to your location for a live show, please contact us through our website: https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/EPISODE SUMMARY:This week, Shireen, Lindsay, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica talk about sports at, what feels like, the end of the world. They discuss the dissonance and relationship between all the good that is happening within sports and the brutal societal attack on trans people’s civil rights, especially on trans girls and women in sports, the rollback of diversity/equity/inclusion on college campuses as athletes begin to secure more labor rights, and the United States’ horrific isolationist and nationalist movements as the US, Mexico, and Canada get ready to host some of the world’s biggest international sporting events.And, as always, you’ll hear the Burn Pile and Torchbearers, starring, well, us.EPISODE NOTES: We want to thank Dr. Vikki Krane, the Social Justice through Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, Amy J. Kolk, and everyone else at BGSU for bringing us back together for a live show. A special shout out to Phil Beskid for recording all of our audio. This episode was produced by Martin Kessler. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.comNOTE: We will have a transcript for this episode available on our site as soon as we can, though not as quickly as we used to. We are not the well-oiled machine we used to be; things take more time these days.For BIAD merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-downFind us on Blueskey: https://bsky.app/profile/burnitalldownpod.com; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/

In this episode, the whole team -- Lindsay Gibbs, Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed, Brenda Elsey and Jessica Luther -- is together. First they discuss upcoming Halloween costumes. Then, they share a very important announcement. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about bold predictions for sports outcomes in 2022. Then, you'll here a preview of Amira's interview with Sam Coffey of the Portland Thorns and Ellie Jean of Gotham FC, on their first NWSL season. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, Crystal Dunn, who's banger goal three minutes into stoppage time pushed the Portland Thorns past the San Diego Wave and into the NWSL finals, where they’ll face the Kansas City Current on October 29 in DC. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist.  For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/

In this episode, Amira Rose Davis interviews her former students, Ellie Jean of Gotham FC and Sam Coffey of the Portland Thorns, about their first season in the NWSL. They also talk about how their college journey impacted who they are now and their goals for the future. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media wizard. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/

In this episode, Amira Rose Davis, Jessica Luther and Lindsay Gibbs recap the current madness of fall sports. But first, they share memorable moments from their live show at the University of Notre Dame. Then, they discuss all things fall and sports, including updates on rookie quarterbacks and the start to the NFL; the MLB post-season; soccer, including English Premier League football standings and both the NWSL and MLS playoffs; F1 racing drama; college sports like football, soccer, volleyball and basketball; and excitement around the newest NBA season. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about the rise of pickleball's popularity. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, Elnaz Rebaki, the Iranian climber who recently competed in the IFSC Asian Championship without a hijab, breaking Iran's legal dress code. Though Rebaki has stated climbing without a head covering was an accident, many see it as an act of solidarity with protests in Iran over the murder of Mahsa Amini. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Amira Rose Davis and Brenda Elsey interview Jack Swarbrick, Athletic Director at the University of Notre Dame. They discuss the modern challenges and opportunities of running an athletic program in the NCAA. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jessica Luther, Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs, and Brenda Elsey are live at the University of Notre Dame. First they share their favorite Notre Dame trivia. Then, they discuss protecting -- or not -- the labor of athletes, starting off with the the recent Sally Yates report about sexual and racial abuse in the NWSL by former coaches Paul Riley, Christie Holly, and Rory Dames, and the lack of accountability by US soccer federation and Safe Sport, and CONCACAF. They also talk about how the myth women's sports being in peril is used as shield to defend actions of abuse and mistreatment; lack of physical and mental health protection for athletes, gendered violence, the importance of labor unions in sport. Following this discussion, they preview of Shireen's interview with endurance athlete and activist Alison Mariella Désir on her new book Running While Black. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, handball player Lucas Krzikalla, who became the first out gay man actively playing in a professional German sport. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. Following this discussion, they have a Q&A with the audience, which is available on Patreon. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Shireen Ahmed interviews Alison Mariella Désir, endurance athlete, activist, mental health advocate and author of the book Running While Black. They talk about Alison's writing process, relationship with endurance running in as Black woman in a white sport. To pre-order Running While Black, which publishes October 18, 2022, visit: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675749/running-while-black-by-alison-mariella-desir/ This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jessica Luther spoke with three women in US rugby: Kerri Heffernan, who has been a part of rugby in the US for many decades and is currently the Chair of the Women’s Rugby Coaches and Referees Association; Kat Aversano, the head coach of the Howard University women’s rugby team; and Alycia Washington, one of the top current players in the US. They discuss the history of the sport, the incredible community among rugby athletes and the growing pains of the game in the U.S. Listen to get ready for the Rugby Union World Cup that starts Saturday, October 8, in New Zealand. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Note: Next week, Burn It All Down has a live show at the University of Notre Dame on October 11. Reserve a free ticket here. In this episode, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther dive into the most recent cheating scandals in sport. But first, they talk about where they would put a new franchise of an unestablished sport. Then, they discuss the latest in sports soap operas. First is chess, where a teenage takedown of a longtime world champion, caused said champion to quit a $500,000 tournament. Unfounded rumors around the teenager's cheating include anal beads. Second, is a pro-fishing tournament where winners were caught with prize-winning walleye stuffed with other fish and lead weights to make them heavier. Third, is the wild turn of events at the women's PSG football club, where arrests have been re-made concerning a hired violent attack on a player, that was instigated by a teammate. Fourth is the round-about conversations in the media on what is the true homerun record Aaron Judge is trying to break. Fifth, is a risky, perhaps unwise, multi-bluff hero play in a poker match, where the actual winner was bullied into giving her quarter of a million prize to the loser, because he couldn't fathom he actually lost, so she must have cheated. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about recent demonstrations Iran after the killing of Mahsa Amini, and how sport is both used a tool of the state and of protest. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview w three women in US rugby: Kerri Heffernan, a former player and coach, and currently the Chair of the Women’s Rugby Coaches and Referees Association; Kat Aversano, the head coach of the Howard University women’s rugby team; and Alycia Washington, one of the top current players in the US. Listen to get ready for the Rugby Union World Cup that starts Saturday, October 8, in New Zealand. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearers of the Week, all of the Puerto Rican athletes, including the Puerto Rican national men's ice hockey team and the Puerto Rican national women's basketball team, who dedicated recent victories to the victims of Hurricane Fiona. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. To attend a Live Show of Burn It All Down at Notre Dame on October 11, reserve a free ticket here. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther dissect Brett Favre's welfare fraud. But first, they talk about what occupation they would have if they weren't an historian and journalists. Then, they discuss how sports have defrauded the public, dissecting the most recent headline about former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre stealing millions from the Mississippi's welfare funds to build a volleyball stadium. They talk about how this story broken by a local investigative reporter, Anna Wolfe, on the poverty beat and how sports media often glosses over corrupt, fraudulent behavior of sports stars. They also discuss similar cases, including the construction of the Buffalo Bills Stadium being paid for largely by New York State taxpayers despite the Bills' owners being billionaires, and they ways Donald Trump used golf courses to facilitate his fraudulent acts. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about the current 15 players for the National Spanish Women's Football Team who are on strike to try and oust their toxic coach. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Andrew Maraniss about his latest book Inaugural Ballers, which tells the story of the 1976 Women’s Olympic Basketball team. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearers of the Week, all those who in Iran protesting the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody for allegedly violating hijab protocols. Several prominent athletes have joined university professors, government officials and other state employees in resigning, including taekwondo practitioner Mahsa Sadeghi, Olympic fencer Mojtaba Abedin and Sajjad Esteki, the captain of Iran's national handball team. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs interviews Andrew Maraniss, special projects coordinator at Vanderbilt University and author. They discuss his latest book Inaugural Ballers, which tells the story of the 1976 Women’s Olympic Basketball team, who laid the foundation for the rise of women’s sports in the U.S.. This team included many players who would become some of the most legendary figures in the history of basketball like Pat Head Summit, Lusia Harris, Nancy Lieberman, Ann Meyers, coach Billie Moore and beyond. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs, Shireen Ahmed and Jessica Luther break down the recent report on the behavior of Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns basketball teams. But first, they talk about the retirement of tennis great Roger Federer. Then, they dig into a report released by a law firm and commissioned by the NBA to look into allegations of of Robert Sarver's sexist and racist violations of common work place standards. The NBA responded by fining Sarver $10 million and suspending him for one year. The team talks about the damning results including statements from over 100 individuals that witnessed many accounts of sexist, vulgar, and racist behavior by Sarver as well as how Sarver uses the WNBA team the Mercury as a shield for his actions. They also discuss reactions from players, sponsors, and the league, as well as comparable cases of deplorable owners, like Donald Sterling, in recent years. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about NBA commissioner Adam Silver's disappointing reaction to the report on Sarver, saying team owners are held to different standards than everyone else. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Sabreena Merchant, basketball writer for SB Nation, on a WNBA finals recap and budding off season storylines. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearers of the Week, the Las Vegas Aces, who won the franchise's first WNBA title over the Connecticut Sun. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs and Sabreena Merchant, W/NBA writer for SB Nation and co-host of The Step Through, break down the rollercoaster of the WNBA playoffs, including Becky Hammon's historic championship title with league MVP A'ja Wilson, playoff MVP Chelsea Gray, and rest of the dynamic Las Vegas Aces team. They also discuss the potential off seasons trades and moves for the Connecticut Sun, Seattle Storm and LA Sparks, as well as the potential impact of the CBA's prioritization clause on the 2023 season and players who continue to play overseas in the WBNA off-season. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Shireen Ahmed and Amira Rose Davis discuss who the sporting world has responded to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. But first, they talk about their favorite recent concerts, including Bad Bunny and a candlelight Vivaldi quartet. Then, they dive into the ways athletes and sporting institutions have reacted to the Queen's death, including messages of reverence and resistance. The also discuss the ways sports like football and cricket have been used by the British monarchy as a tool of colonialism and cultural power, and how former and current common wealth countries have used sport as a way to decolonize themselves from the British throne. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary about how actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny became heads of the Welsh football club Wrexham. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Daniel Sailofksy, a sociologist who recently ended his NFL fandom because of the violence in the league. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, Carlos Alcaraz, who made history with his men’s singles US Open win, and becoming the youngest world number 1 ranking in men's tennis at the age of 19. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Shireen Ahmed interviews Daniel Sailofsky, a lecturer in criminology and sociology at Middlesex University London, whose research examines gender and gender-based violence, masculinity, sport sociology and labor, and the sociology of law. They discuss Sailofsky's recent article in The Guardian called, "NFL season is here but I won’t be following anymore. I can’t un-see the harm it causes." They talk about his decision to say goodbye to a longtime NFL fandom, which includes known reports about the damages of CTE to players and the way the league does not care about violence against women perpetrated by the league's members. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get into this episode, a content warning. We talk about mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call the national suicide and crisis lifeline at 988 in the United States or 1-833-456-4566 in Canada. Please take care while listening. In this episode, Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed and Lindsay Gibbs do a fall sports round-up! But first, they talk about the devastating flooding in Pakistan and water crises in Jackson, Mississippi. For links to resources, visit our website. Then, they discuss the latest news from women's hockey and sled hockey, including the IIHF Women's World Championship, PHF expansion and first ever Sled Hockey Women's World Challenge. They also dive into the thrilling match-ups of the WNBA playoffs, US Open moments and Victoria Azarenka calling out exploitation and abuse in women's tennis. They end the round-up with the latest from women's international friendlies in the lead up to the World Cup. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about Amira Rose Davis, Jessica Luther and Brenda Elsey's trip to the US Open! Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Victoria Jackson, sports historian at Arizona State University, on NIL news, college football and mental health crises for collegiate athletes. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, Serena Williams. The GOAT. We love you forever. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Amira Rose Davis interviews Victoria Jackson, sports historian and Clinical Assistant Professor of History in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. They discuss the struggle for power in the NIL system, the college football money machine, the mental health crisis in higher education and how the overturning of Roe vs. Wade will impact collegiate athletes. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Brenda Elsey and Lindsay Gibbs talk about the latest news from the NWSL and USWNT. But first, they share their reactions to Serena William's first round US Open win. Then, they delve into the most recent controversies and celebrations in women's soccer in the US. They start with the controversies, including criticism over Vlatko Andonovksi USWNT call-ups, the firing of Kris Ward from head coach of the Washington Spirit, and the NWSL Player's Unions filing a grievance over some players' eligibility for free agency. In celebrations, they talk about the record breaking ticket sales for the San Diego Wave vs. Angel City FC match on September 17, exciting developments in new stadiums and the first primetime television deal for the NWSL Championship on October 29. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about the WNBA playoffs. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Ana Jurka, a Telemundo Deportes television host, who will be one of the commentators for the network's Men's World Cup coverage in Qatar. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports this summer on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, the Spanish National Women’s U20 team, who defeated Japan 3-1 to win the U20 World Cup. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Brenda Elsey interviews Ana Jurka, an Emmy-nominated sports and entertainment host for Telemundo Deportes, who will be one of the network's commentators for the 2022 Men's World Cup. They discuss her journey from Honduras to Orlando to Qatar and the changes she's seen in fútbol broadcasting. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jessica Luther, Shireen Ahmed and Brenda Elsey discuss what's going on (and not going on) as the Men's World Cup in Qatar nears. But first, they share their favorite foods they recently ate. Then, they talk about preparations for the Men's World Cup, which is less than 90 days away from starting on November 20. They discuss the mostly off-the-pitch mess, mystery and general clusterfuck that is happening in Qatar: from ridiculous lodging logistics to human rights violations to the bolstering of security and police in Qatar from around the globe. They also discuss the ways the conservative political regime may or may not confront travelers who break Qatari law and the unknown consequences of the cup for women and LGBTQ folks who live in Qatar. All of these issues are underscored by a lack of journalistic transparency, making the BIAD team wonder how anyone will know what is even going on during the tournament. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about the Women's U20 World Cup. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Bradford William Davis, a journalist for Insider, on the latest in Major League Baseball. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports this summer on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, Konnor McClain, the current US National All-Around Champion in gymnastics. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jessica Luther speaks to Bradford William Davis, an investigations reporter for Insider, about the MLB season so far, including the response to Fernando Tatis Jr.’s 80-game suspension for using a performance-enhancing substance, if Aaron Judge is actually chasing a home run record, and how the Baltimore Orioles’ have succeeded at tanking. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs talks with Maggie Hendricks, writer for Bally Sports. They preview the eight teams that qualified for the WNBA playoffs, which started on Wednesday night, and discuss their playoff predictions. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Burn It All Down is Back from summer break! In this episode Lindsay Gibbs, Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed and Jessica Luther talk about the huge retirement announcements that have happened this summer. But first, they share their favorite Serena moments from her 27 year tennis career. Then, they reflect on the retirement of the GOAT, Serena Williams; the most decorated US track and field athlete, Allyson Felix; WNBA rebound leader and indomitable center, Sylvia Fowles; WNBA assists and career-starts leader, Sue Bird; and F1 racing legend, Seb Vettel. They discuss the ways these athletes dominated their sports, broke barriers on and off the field of play, and changed the world. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment where they talk about Shireen's summer wedding and Amira's ESPY experience. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview about the WNBA playoffs with Maggie Hendricks of Bally Sports. Next, the burn some of the worst in sports this summer on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, the Jamaican sprinter who won a record-setting fifth world championship in the 100m dash, with time of 10.67 seconds. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. Please vote for Burn It All Down to present at SXSW!: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/125283 This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs interviews BIAD's own Brenda Elsey, Associate Professor of History at Hofstra University and co-author of Futbolera: Women, Sports, and Sexuality in Latin America. about the 2022 Women's Copa America tournament. They discuss tournament play, including Brazil's 1-0 victory over host-country Colombia in the final. The also talk about the challenges that women's football clubs in Latin America face in getting representation, equity and safety in the game. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Amira Rose Davis talks with Kristen Lappas, an Emmy award-winning director and producer about her latest film, Dream On, a three-part documentary from ESPN's 30 for 30 about the 1996 USA women's basketball team journey to Olympic gold. They discuss what it like to interview all members of the team, including legends like Lisa Leslie, Dawn Staley and Rebecca Lobo. They also dive into how memory and remember play a role in the narrative and the ways this team are the "Hidden Figures" of basketball. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Brenda Elsey interviews Evan Whitfield, former Chicago Fire FC defender as the new VP of Equity, Alumni and Engagement for the club. They discuss Chicago Fire FC's DEI programming efforts in the club and in the city of Chicago, the need for more bilingual MLS websites and why jobs like his are important. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jessica Luther talks Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Kate Veronneau about the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, which is the first time in over 30 years women have been allowed to compete under the Tour de France brand name. Ashleigh is a pro-cyclist from South Africa with Team SD Worx. She won first place in the first ever eSports World Championships in 2020. Kate is the Director of Women's Strategy at Zwift, the sponsor of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The Tour De France Femme Avec Zwift begins on July 24 in Paris and runs until July 31. They discuss how Kate and Ash came to cycling, the challenges women's professional cycling has faced in getting consistent exposure in the media, and the ways virtual cycling has helped grow a fanbase for the women's circuit. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Lindsay Gibbs talks with Annie Costabile, Chicago Sky beat reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, about the 2022 WBNA All-Star Game that was held in Chicago. They discuss the best and the worst of the event. Lindsay also shares resources to learn more about Brittney Griner's ongoing wrongful detainment in Russia. To sign the petition to bring BG home, visit https://wearebg.org. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Shireen Ahmed interviews G. Willow Wilson, an award-winning author of many novels and comics, including recent Ms. Marvel series from Disney+ featuring Kamala Khan. They discuss how Willow became a Seattle Sounders super fan, why fandom is important part of Kamala Khan's story and the ways in which comic book and soccer communities intersect. They also do a deep dive on Willow's favorite ice cream sundae and choose their ultimate five-aside soccer team from Marvel characters. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Shireen Ahmed interviews Laeticia Amihere, a power forward and Canada's first female dunker, Team Canada Olympian and NCAA Champion with the South Carolina Gamecocks. They discuss how she came to love basketball, what it's like to play for the legendary Dawn Staley, her hopes for the WBNA Draft and her non-profit Back to the Motherland, where she puts on basketball camps to make the game more accessible. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jessica Luther talks with Aimee Arrambide, Executive Director of Avow Texas, an abortion advocacy organization committed to shifting the stigmatizing culture surrounding abortion. Aimee provides information and abortion resources related to the overturning of Roe V. Wade. They also discuss ways in which sports organizations need to be showing up to support abortion rights in this moment, and the devastating impacts when they don't. Links to all the abortion resources that Aimee mentioned: ineedana.com needabortion.org The Lilith Fund: https://www.lilithfund.org/ Abortion Finder: https://www.abortionfinder.org/ National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ National Abortion Federation: http://prochoice.org/ Avow’s Let's Talk About Abortion toolkit: https://avowtexas.org/lets-talk-about-abortion-toolkit/ Abortion Care Network: https://abortioncarenetwork.org/ Keep Our Clinics: https://keepourclinics.org/ This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther talk about the most recent attack on trans women in sports through the new restrictions from FINA, the international water sports governing body. But first, they discuss their favorite time of year...Wimbledon! Then, Lindsay and Jess break down FINA's latest restrictions on transgender athletes, including UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, how recent changes in NCAA and IOC policy are paving the way for new anti-trans rules and how trans-exclusionary groups are using Title IX to fear monger support for anti-trans legislation. They also talk about how these harm children most of all. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Shireen Ahmed's interview with Canadian basketball star Leticia Amihere about winning the NCAA Title with the South Carolina Gamecocks and her dreams of the WNBA draft. Then, they burn the worst of sports this week on the Burn Pile. Next, they celebrate those shining a light in sports, like Torchbearers of the Week, Coco Gauff, Megan Rapinoe, Brianna Turner and all of the athletes speaking out against the overturning of Roe v. Wade. To donate to your local abortion fund visit the National Network of Abortion Funds. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching in sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Brenda Elsey interviews women's history professor and author Dr. Bonnie Morris about her book What's the Score?: 25 Years of Teaching Women's Sports History. They discuss the impact of Title IX on women's sports, how teaching Title IX history has evolved since the 90s, the ways women have had more access to sports because of Title IX and who is still left behind. They also discuss some of her favorite guest lecturers and teaching memories. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jessica Luther, Brenda Elsey and Lindsay Gibbs breakdown the impacts of Title IX as the historic legislation turns 50. But first, they talk about their summer vacation plans. Then, they talk about how the passing of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by Congress has impacted women's sports and educational opportunities for the last 50 years. They discuss how the NCAA fought and still fights the implementation of Title IX, the ways the rule impacts athletes and coaches according to their race and gender as well as how the amendment plays out regarding on-campus sexual violence. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Brenda's interview with Bonnie Morris on her book about Title IX called What's the Score? Then, they'll burn the worst of sports this week on the Burn Pile. Next, they celebrate those changing sports for the better like Torchbearer of the Week, the U18 Canada Women's Hockey Team. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching in sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices