Burn It All Down

This week Jessica, Brenda, Shireen and Lindsay talk about the Washington Nationals winning the World Series (2:11). Then the crews speaks candidly about Deadspin, the sports journalism industry and their reactions to staffers leaving en masse (6:23), Shireen interviews the brilliant Tammi Gaw about the NCAA, amateur athletes and structural racism in sports. (29:50) As always, we will throw some stuff on the Burn Pile (52:33) and shout out some Bad Ass Women (1:04:11) and close with our What's Good. (1:07:08) For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check 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: teespring.com/stores/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

This week, our Lindsay Gibbs is launching Power Plays, a no-bullshit newsletter for those dedicated to ending sexism in sports. In this Hot Take, she opens up to co-host Jessica Luther about why she decided to go this route, her fears about the launch, and more. Powerplays.news/about For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check 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: teespring.com/stores/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

This week Lindsay, Brenda, and Jess chat about the NBA's return before discussing takeaways from the 2019 NWSL season (6:29) and addressing everything that happened in the World Series surrounding the Houston Astros and domestic violence (21:49). Then, Jessica interviews weightlifting champion Kate Nye. (36:13) As always, we will throw some stuff on the Burn Pile (50:39) and shout out some Bad Ass Women. (1:00:06) For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check 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: teespring.com/stores/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

This week Amira, Brenda, and Shireen discuss Canada’s recent victory over the USMNT (spoiler – Shireen happy, Amira sad, Brenda shrugs shoulders) [9:10]. In light of the tragic death of boxer Patrick Day, they talk about boxing and head trauma , including its effect on women athletes[21:50]. Shireen interviews Raven, a skater from Team Indigenous Rising about how the team transcends borders and unites through the sport [35:01]. Finally, who's using sport to do some awesome social work? Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [43:10] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Kenyan marathoner, mother, and now world record holder, Brigid Kosgei, [1:08:48] and what is good in our worlds. [52:37] To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; an

This week Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jess chat about Rooney v. Vardy [5:08] before diving into the WNBA Finals and wrapping-up the season. [24:02] Brenda interviews Professor Wang on the NBA/China situation. [44:50] Then they talk about the Braves continued use of the Tomahawk Chop and highlight some Native athletes you should know. [1:01:55] As always, we will throw some stuff on the Burn Pile and shout out some Bad Ass Women. [1:16:43] For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckle in this episode for lots of coverage of women’s sports! This week, Lindsay, Shireen, Amira, and Jessica talk about California’s new Fair Play to Pay Act [6:04] before doing a roundtable on women’s sports that includes college volleyball and soccer, flat track roller derby, the WNBA finals, tennis, the NWSL, international friendlies, and even a little bit of hockey. [27:22] Then Shireen interviews Saudi Arabian soccer player Bireen Sadagah about the historic Jeddah Women's League. [41:37] Finally, the gang talks about the IAAF World Championships that took place in Doha, Qatar, and other than the amazing athleticism on display, was quite the disaster. [51:10] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:02:46] an expansive Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Dalilah Muhammed, [1:08:13] and what is good in our worlds. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: h

This week Brenda, Shireen and Jessica reflect on Lynsey Sharp's staggering (and giggle-worthy)loss [2:13]. The crews delves into a conversation about how Palestinian football and national joy is being targeted by the Israeli state, and how restricted mobility of players is a tool of oppression and continued violence in that region [4:58]. Then, Shireen interviews sports journalist Hemal Jhaveri about the case of harassment involving Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, how violence against women is horribly reported by hockey media, and why she writes and speaks up in this industry the way she does [18:25]. Then the crew has a candid and introspective chat about bandwagon fans, and why they should or should not be welcomed into sport. As usual, Shireen inserts commentary about the 2019 NBA Champions [37:24] . Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [50:41] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week [1:01:01] and what is good in our worlds. To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a p

This week Brenda and Lindsay discuss the ways in which institutions enable and protect perpetrators of sexual assault, specifically in regard to new developments with Antonio Brown and the Patriots and the Michigan State football program [5:22]. Then, Jessica interviews two people associated with the new documentary about girls’ and women’s baseball, Hardball: The Girls of Summer -- producer Jewel Greenberg and veteran US Women’s National Team player, Malaika Underwood [26:46]. Then, the dynamic duo discuss sports captivating them this week - Brenda gets pumped for the Rugby World Cup’s New Zealand squad and worries about the apparent threat of a beer shortage in Japan and Lindsay muses on WNBA playoffs which are too good to be moved around venues. [41:51] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [51:15] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week [56:25] and what is good in our worlds. To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: tees

In this episode, Lindsay, Shireen, and Amira talk about the FIBA World Cup (2:25); body image issues for women in sports (6:07); and sports stories that are making us happy, for a change (23:40). Then Shireen interviews Iranian national women's team coach, the Persian football legend Katayoun Khosrowyar (35:32). Then, of course, there's the Burn Pile (50:48), BAWOTW (1:00:32), and what's good. Lindsay's audio is a bit wonky this week, we apologize for the issue, it will be fixed by next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsay Gibbs (BIAD, etc.) talks with Ari Chambers (Bleacher Report, etc.) and Erica Ayala (The Athletic, etc.) about the WNBA playoffs thus far, Dearica Hamby's heroics, WNBA awards, the upcoming WNBA semifinals, and the lottery drawing. There's a lot to cover, so don't believe Lindsay when she says at the beginning that she will make this conversation quick. This is an unedited conversation. You have been warned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew is all together for this LIVE show recorded on September 9, 2019, at the Music City Center in Nashville as part of AMEND Together’s SHIFT Conference, which focuses on challenging and changing a culture that supports gendered violence. (https://www.amendtogether.org/shift) After a short discussion about one wild weekend in sports, [4:10] we dig in by first talking about the ways in which sports culture supports gendered violence and toxic masculinity. [22:37] Then we discuss ways in which sports model inclusive, feminist, and non-toxic practices that might lead us to eradicating some of the bullshit. [43:17] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [57:17] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Bianca Andreescu, [1:00:31] and what is good in our worlds. To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.c

On this week’s show, everybody's on the pod and super excited about BIAD Live in Nashville Monday, September 9th for the Amend Together conference. [4:29] Then we shift gears to consider the significance of NFL free agent Ryan Russell's beautifully penned announcement that he is bisexual. [14:00] Then Jessica chats with the National Lacrosse League's Deputy Commissioner about her new position. [27:18]. Finally, Shireen leads the group in Brenda's favorite game of "What are you watching?" Co-hosts chat about the wonderful U.S. Open, Champion's League draw, and Copa Libertadores. [44:00] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [58:55]] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week [1:00:53] and what is good in our worlds. To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/Bur

On this week’s show, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica get things started by talking about the US Open. [6:17] Then we mix it up a bit. Listen back to a segment from Episode 25 (October 2017). In it, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica discussed the racial abuse former English national soccer player Eniola Aluko faced from her former coach, the lack of support from other players, and the problems with racism within the English FA generally. [16:11] Then Shireen interviews Aluko, now a Juventus FC superstar, Guardian columnist, and author of the forthcoming book They Don't Teach This. The book is out Thursday, August 29. Shireen and Eni chat about Aluko’s writing journey and she shares some of the incredible lessons she has learned. [34:12] Finally, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica talk American football because somehow we are already in late August this year and football season is upon us. [57:38] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:06:08] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring National Pro Fastpitch’s USSSA

Note: this interview was recorded in 2019 before Frankie de la Cretaz changed their name, however our text and transcriptions have been amended. After discussing the twatwafflery of Barstool Sports at the top of the show, Brenda, Shireen and Jessica talk about the MLS "dumb as fuck" No political display policy. [6:41] Then Brenda interviews sports writer Frankie de la Cretaz about an important story in Iowa girls basketball history [17:56] Finally, the crew delves into the problematic issues around the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. [33:39] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [48:44] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Bianca Andreescu, [58:38] and what is good in our worlds. [1:02:38] To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instag

Jessica interviews women's ice hockey coaching legend Digit Murphy about next week's Aurora Games (https://auroragamesfestival.com/), "a multi-sport, multi-country, multi-day event showcasing the best in women’s sports, entertainment and culture and was created as a platform for “women to take center stage”." The Games will run from Tuesday, August 20, to Sunday, August 25. If you can't make it to Albany to watch The Games in person, ESPNU will be airing them. You can follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuroraGamesFest. Coach Murphy, who has her own podcast called Grit (https://soundcloud.com/user-997844243-156547457), will be coaching Team USA in women's ice hockey on Friday, August 23, at 7pm ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, Amira, and Jessica talk about the WNBA fight this past weekend [9:05] before they turn their attention to mental health in sports. [23:59] Then Lindsay interviews former Notre Dame and WNBA Star Devereaux Peters about the launch of her new production company, More than 94, and how to improve the media coverage of the WNBA. [38:16] Finally, the gang discusses cheating in sports. [53:07] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:04:56] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Hinako Shibuno, [1:08:18] and what is good in our worlds. [1:16:01] To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more abou

On this week's show Amira, Brenda, and Lindsay discuss the decades of abuse allegations against former UCLA Track Coach Conrad Mainwaring [3:00]. Shireen interviews women's soccer expert, Meg Linehan who provides updates and insights on the NWSL and USWNT [18:55]. Then the crew indulges Amira's curiosity about sports mascots and talk about the funny, the scary, the offensive and the truly strange ones[39:12]. Of course, you'll hear our Burn Pile [51:30] our BAWOTW [57:35] and tell you what's good in our worlds [59:50] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, and Shireen discuss WNBA All Star-game [6:00] Then they discuss the history of sport and colonialism in the US in light of Puerto Rican protests [22:30] Brenda interviews Júlia Belas, a Brazilian journalist, who explains the landscape of media and diversity in Brazil, what's happened since WWC, and Pia Sundhage as new head coach [33:22] Finally, the crew discusses their excitement over the Pan-Am and Para-Pan Games in Lima Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [43:51] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Allyson Felix [52:52]] and what is good in our worlds. [54:07] To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices

On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, Shireen, and Jessica talk about Dan LeBatard calling out ESPN’s no-Politics policy. [8:32] Then they turn their attention to women’s soccer in the wake of the World Cup. [24:08] Finally, the gang discusses domestic violence policies in sports leagues. [41:41] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [51:03] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Li Na, [54:56] and what is good in our worlds. [1:00:24] To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: http://www.burnitalldownpod.com Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s show, Brenda, Lindsay, Shireen and Jessica talk WNBA All-Star rosters. [2:42] The crew discusses the exciting happenings of Wimbledon. [7:23] Lindsay interviews Anne Orchier, an organizer with Nolympics LA, about their quest to stop the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and the upcoming transnational gathering of anti-Olympics organizers in Tokyo. [22:39] And to round out the episode, the team talks about a fascinating sports tournament: the World University Games. [40:01] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [52:22],and our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Sifan Hassan. [1:03:54] To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down For more info check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com 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 po