Burn It All Down
507 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 711 ratingsThe feminist sports podcast you need. Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs, Brenda Elsey, Amira Rose Davis, and Jessica Luther break down the week in sports and culture.
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Ep. 267: Burn On, Not Out
October 27, 2022 14:02 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn 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...
Interview: Sam Coffey and Ellie Jean on their first NWSL Season
October 25, 2022 18:35 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn 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://...
Ep. 266: Buckle Up! It's the Fall Sports Mayhem Mash-Up Whip-Around
October 20, 2022 14:57 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn 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, volleyb...
Interview: Jack Swarbrick, Athletic Director at the University of Notre Dame, on the Challenges and Opportunities of Collegiate Athletics' Programs
October 18, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn 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...
Ep. 265: Live from Notre Dame on Protecting Labor in Sport
October 13, 2022 13:06 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIn 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....
Interview: Alison Mariella Désir, author of Running While Black
October 11, 2022 13:08 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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 ...
Interview: An Exploration of Women's Rugby in the U.S., with Alycia Washington, Kat Aversano, and Kerri Heffernan
October 06, 2022 17:22 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBIn 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. List...
Ep. 264: Cheating! The Latest Soap Operas in Chess, Pro-fishing and More
October 06, 2022 12:32 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBNote: 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 $500,0...
Ep. 263: Favre's Welfare Fraud and Other Sports Criminals Ripping Us Off
September 29, 2022 13:42 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn 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 investig...
Interview: Andrew Maraniss, Author of Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team
September 27, 2022 13:13 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIn 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 Billi...
Ep. 262: Wretched Robert Sarver
September 22, 2022 15:49 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn 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 milli...
Interview: Sabreena Merchant, writer at SB Nation, breaking down the WNBA Playoffs
September 20, 2022 11:48 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn 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 clau...
Ep. 261: How the Sporting World Is Responding to the Queen's Death
September 15, 2022 14:43 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn 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...
Interview: Daniel Sailofsky, Sociologist of Sport and Law, on Saying Goodbye to His NFL Fandom
September 13, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn 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 kno...
Ep. 260: Fleur-de-lis, Storm v. Aces Game 3!!!, and Coco and the City Girls: Important Updates on Hockey, the WNBA Playoffs and Tennis
September 08, 2022 14:04 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBBefore 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 resou...
Interview: Victoria Jackson, Sport Historian, on the Current Chaos of Fall Collegiate Sports
September 07, 2022 00:40 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn 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 so...
Ep. 259: Record Breaking Ticket Sales and Another Fired Coach: An Update on Women's Soccer in the U.S.
September 01, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn 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 som...
Interview: Ana Jurka, Telemundo Commentator, on the Men's World Cup in Qatar
August 30, 2022 18:02 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn 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, transcri...
Ep. 258: Countdown to the Men's World Cup: A Clusterfuck
August 25, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn 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...
Interview: Bradford William Davis, Reporter for Insider, on the Latest MLB Headlines
August 23, 2022 13:07 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn 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 Blu...
Interview: Maggie Hendricks, Writer for Bally Sports, on the WNBA Playoffs
August 18, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn 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 hel...
Ep. 257: When Beloved Legends Say Goodbye
August 16, 2022 13:11 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBBurn 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 caree...
Interview: Brenda Elsey, Co-Author of Futbolera, on the Women's Copa America Tournament
August 11, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn 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 epis...
Interview: Filmmaker Kristen Lappas, on the docuseries Dream On
August 04, 2022 15:01 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn 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 Fi...
Interview: Evan Whitfield, VP of Equity for Chicago Fire FC, on DEI in the MLS
July 28, 2022 11:34 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn 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 no...
Interview: Pro-Cyclist Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Zwift's Kate Veronneau, on the Tour de France Femmes
July 21, 2022 17:34 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn 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...
Interview: Pro-Cyclist Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Zwift's Kate Veronneau, on the Tour de France Femmes
July 21, 2022 17:34 - 37 minutesIn 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...
Interview: Annie Costabile, Chicago Sun-Times Reporter, on the WNBA All-Star Game
July 14, 2022 20:08 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIn 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....
Interview: G. Willow Wilson, Famed Comic Book Author, on Seattle Sounders and Superhero Fandom
July 07, 2022 14:59 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn 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....
Interview: Laeticia Amihere, Canadian Basketball Olympian and NCAA Champion
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn 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 socia...
Hot Take: Aimee Arrambide, of Avow Texas, with Abortion Resources and Why Sports Teams Need to Stand Up for the Right to Abortion
June 29, 2022 18:43 - 23 minutesIn 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 Aim...
Hot Take: Aimee Arrambide, of Avow Texas, with Abortion Resources and Why Sports Teams Need to Stand Up for the Right to Abortion
June 29, 2022 18:43 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn 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 Aim...
Ep. 256: The Devastating Ripple Effect of Anti-Trans Policies in Sport
June 28, 2022 12:20 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIn 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 g...
Interview: Dr. Bonnie Morris, on her new book, What's the Score?: 25 Years of Teaching Women's Sports History
June 23, 2022 11:46 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn 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 ...
Ep. 255: Thinking Through 50 Years of Title IX
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIn 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 coach...
Interview: Briana Scurry, Legendary USWNT Goalkeeper, on My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey of a World Champion Goalkeeper
June 16, 2022 12:42 - 53 minutesIn this episode, Amira Rose Davis interviews the one and only Briana Scurry about her new book, My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey of a World Champion Goalkeeper. They discuss how Briana's family history influenced this book, the ways being an out athlete has changed since Briana played, and they ways we remember, misremember and block out the past. They also discuss Briana's career-ending traumatic brain injury, her long road to recovery, and the work she does to promote a...
Interview: Briana Scurry, Legendary USWNT Goalkeeper, on My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey of a World Champion Goalkeeper
June 16, 2022 12:42 - 52 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode, Amira Rose Davis interviews the one and only Briana Scurry about her new book, My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey of a World Champion Goalkeeper. They discuss how Briana's family history influenced this book, the ways being an out athlete has changed since Briana played, and they ways we remember, misremember and block out the past. They also discuss Briana's career-ending traumatic brain injury, her long road to recovery, and the work she does to promote a...
Ep. 254: What Does it Mean for Sport When Playoffs Are Boring?
June 14, 2022 11:41 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs and Brenda Elsey talk about what it means when playoffs are boring. But first, they discuss FIFA's outrageous claim that the 2022 Qatar World Cup will be carbon neutral. Then the discuss if boringness, blowouts and sweeps are bad for sport, like the current NBA playoffs, Oklahoma softball, UConn women's basketball and UNC women's soccer. They also discuss how blowouts are coded differently in women's sports and individual sports. And they cap it o...
Ep. 254: What Does it Mean for Sport When Playoffs Are Boring?
June 14, 2022 11:41 - 46 minutesIn this episode, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs and Brenda Elsey talk about what it means when playoffs are boring. But first, they discuss FIFA's outrageous claim that the 2022 Qatar World Cup will be carbon neutral. Then the discuss if boringness, blowouts and sweeps are bad for sport, like the current NBA playoffs, Oklahoma softball, UConn women's basketball and UNC women's soccer. They also discuss how blowouts are coded differently in women's sports and individual sports. And they cap it o...
Interview: Iliana Limón Romero, LA Times Sports Editor, on How a Diverse Newsroom Leads to Better Journalism
June 09, 2022 16:02 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Brenda Elsey talks with LA Times Sports Editor Iliana Limón Romero, the first Latina to head a major newspaper’s sports' section, as well as the chair of the Association for Women in Sports Media and co-chair of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Sports Task Force. They discuss how she got to her position, how having diverse voices in the newsroom changes how and what stories are told and how to best serve the reader in the changing media landscape. This episode...
Interview: Iliana Limón Romero, LA Times Sports Editor, on How a Diverse Newsroom Leads to Better Journalism
June 09, 2022 16:02 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, Brenda Elsey talks with LA Times Sports Editor Iliana Limón Romero, the first Latina to head a major newspaper’s sports' section, as well as the chair of the Association for Women in Sports Media and co-chair of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Sports Task Force. They discuss how she got to her position, how having diverse voices in the newsroom changes how and what stories are told and how to best serve the reader in the changing media landscape. This episode...
Ep. 253: The Compelling Chaos of Women's College World Series, the Belmont Stakes and the French Open
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this episode, Brenda Elsey, Amira Rose Davis and Jessica Luther discuss the wonderful chaos of the Women's College World Series, horse racing and the Belmont Stakes and the French Open. But first they share their favorite twitter follows for levity. With so many sports rolling full steam ahead, everyone shares what competitions they have been all in for. Amira discusses Oklahoma's incredibly dominant softball team, the possible outcomes of the semi finals between Oklahoma and UCLA, and Okl...
253: The Compelling Chaos of Women's College World Series, the Belmont Stakes and the French Open
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Brenda Elsey, Amira Rose Davis and Jessica Luther discuss the wonderful chaos of the Women's College World Series, horse racing and the Belmont Stakes and the French Open. But first they share their favorite twitter follows for levity. With so many sports rolling full steam ahead, everyone shares what competitions they have been all in for. Amira discusses Oklahoma's incredibly dominant softball team, the possible outcomes of the semi finals between Oklahoma and UCLA, and Okl...
Interview: Beth Paretta, Team Principal of Paretta Autosport, on Women in IndyCar Racing
June 02, 2022 17:11 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, Brenda Elsey talks with Beth Paretta, CEO and Team Principal of Paretta Autosport about forming the first woman-owned, woman-driven, women-forward team in IndyCar series history when the team successfully qualified for and ran in the Indianapolis 500-Mile race in 2021. They discuss the origins of Beth's passion for the sport, the history of women being kept out of racing and her goals for Paretta Autosport this season. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weld...
Interview: Beth Paretta, Team Principal of Paretta Autosport, on Women in IndyCar Racing
June 02, 2022 17:11 - 37 minutesIn this episode, Brenda Elsey talks with Beth Paretta, CEO and Team Principal of Paretta Autosport about forming the first woman-owned, woman-driven, women-forward team in IndyCar series history when the team successfully qualified for and ran in the Indianapolis 500-Mile race in 2021. They discuss the origins of Beth's passion for the sport, the history of women being kept out of racing and her goals for Paretta Autosport this season. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weld...
Ep. 252: EQUAL PAY!!!
May 31, 2022 16:26 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode, Lindsay Gibbs, Shireen Ahmed and Brenda Elsey discuss the historic equal pay CBA for the USWNT and USMNT. But first, they hold space for the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Then, the team recaps why the new collective bargaining agreement between the US Soccer Federation and the US Women's National Team and US Men's National Team is so historic and how they got to this agreement. They discuss USSF's new relationship with the NWSL and M...
Interview: Dr. Myron Rolle on Oxford, the NFL and Neurosurgery
May 28, 2022 22:40 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, Amira Rose Davis talks with Dr. Myron Rolle about his recent book The 2% Way: How a Philosophy of Small Improvements Took Me to Oxford, the NFL, and Neurosurgery. They discuss his upbringing in a Bahamian-American immigrant family, completing his long-time dream of becoming a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford, his transition from the NFL to becoming a neurosurgeon and how he balances career and family life. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon...
Ep. 251: Pole Positions, Burning Rubber and the Checkered Flag: A Formula One Conversation
May 24, 2022 14:03 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this episode, Amira Rose Davis and Jessica Luther dive deep into Formula One racing. But first, they discuss their favorite show tunes. Then, they put the pedal to the metal on F1. Inspired by the Netflix series Drive to Survive, Amira and Jessica discuss the current racing season, the interdrama of the F1 world, the way drivers navigate power and money and how the TV how has increased US fandom for this global sport. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Amira's interview wi...
Interview: Faith E. Briggs, Documentarian, Disrupting Narratives About Who is a Runner
May 19, 2022 19:01 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, Jessica Luther talks with Faith E. Briggs, a documentary journalist, filmmaker and co-host of the Trail Ahead podcast, wants to make the outdoors a more inclusive place. They discuss how Faith went from competing in track to outdoor endurance running, her film series “Who is a Runner” that focuses on running communities of color, and her work around the intersection of environment, conservation, race and culture. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is ...
Ep. 250: Burning It All Down for Five Years: a Celebration, Reflection and Cry-Fest
May 17, 2022 13:27 - 1 hour - 68 MBIn this episode, the whole team is together. Jessica Luther, Shireen Ahmed, Amira Rose Davis, Brenda Elsey and Lindsay Gibbs are back to celebrate Burn It All Down turning five years old and their 250th episodes! They share favorite memories, listen to letters from Flamethrowers, reflect on how sports, media coverage and critique have changed for the better and the changes that still need to happen. Have your tissues ready. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Jessica's intervi...