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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Hot Take: Let's Talk About The WNBA Draft
April 19, 2020 15:42 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAmira and Lindsay break down the WNBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 154: WNBA Draft, Dr. Jean Williams and "The English Game", and Sports TV Entity Madness
April 15, 2020 14:42 - 1 hour - 81 MBOn this week’s show, Shireen, Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica first talk about how the sports entities are continuing their attempt at getting sports on TV [7:00]. Then Brenda and Shireen interview Dr. Jean Williams about "The English Game" [26:39]. Finally, we discuss the upcoming WNBA draft [46:23]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [1:01:17], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Nikki McCray-Penson [1:14:30], and what is good in our worlds [1:16:46]. For show notes, tra...
Ep 153: WNBA Leadership, Youth Football and Public Health
April 08, 2020 14:52 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThis week, we talk about leadership in the WNBA [6:23]. Then, Amira interviews Dr. Kathleen Bachynski about the public health crisis of youth football [25:45]. Of course you’ll hear the Burn Pile [47:38], our Bad Ass Woman of the Week [1:00:43], and what is good in our worlds [1:04:06.] 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: ww...
Ep 152: Baseball's Opening Day, WNBA's Kia Nurse, and fitness during Covid-19
April 01, 2020 02:54 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThis week, the gang’s back! We talk about women's sports affected by the novel coronavirus and baseball's Opening Day. Then, Shireen interviews WNBA basketball player Kia Nurse about the Olympics postponement [27:45]. Brenda sits down with Dr. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela to discuss fitness and neoliberalism during Covid-19 [47:35]. Of course you’ll hear the Burn Pile [1:07:15], our Bad Ass Woman of the Week [1:20:50], and what is good in our worlds [1:22:46.] To help support the Burn It All Do...
Interviews w/ athletes Amari Carter, Elizabeth Williams, and Chiaka Ogbogu on coronavirus
March 29, 2020 23:34 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this special episode, Amira interviews Arizona senior basketball star Amari Carter (2:04) about the abrupt end to her NCAA career, and how she's feeling. Then, Lindsay talks with WNBA star Elizabeth Williams (17:07)and pro volleyball player Chiaka Ogbogu (39:13) about how the coronavirus impacted their professional seasons in Europe -- emotionally, physically, and financially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 151: Transphobic legislation, NFL Free Agency Madness, and Dr. Adia Benton on Sports and COVID-19
March 25, 2020 15:07 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week the gang’s all here with feelings of solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about the humor of social media in dark times. Then, we discuss the terrible legislation barring transathletes from participating in school sports [9:24] and suggest how to stop its passing. Jessica sits down with cultural anthropologist Dr. Adia Benton to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on sports [20:31]. Finally, it's Shireen's turn to lead us into our conversation on Tom Brady, Cam Newton, and N...
Hot Take: Why we must ACT NOW to stop Idaho's anti-trans bill HB500 w/ Ashland Johnson
March 20, 2020 17:50 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBLindsay talks with Ashland Johnson of the Inclusion Playbook about why we must all act IMMEDIATELY to get Idaho's governor to veto HB500, an anti-trans bill that is using women's sports as a cover for bigotry. Here is how you can help defeat this transphobic bill now: https://secure.transequality.org/site/Advocacy;jsessionid=00000000.app274a?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=206&NONCE_TOKEN=2C3685D3075C031FD7B8D1C0F5DC0895 More information: https://www.powerplays.news/p/urgent-idaho-is-h...
Ep 150: Coronavirus cancels sports, Interview re: Skateistan, U.S. Soccer's sexism persists
March 18, 2020 03:31 - 1 hour - 69 MBThis, week, Lindsay, Amira, and Brenda open up the show by talking about how the coronavirus is impacting their own lives. Then, they discuss the dramatic events last week when coronavirus canceled sports, and question what's next. (7:49). Shireen chats with Talia Kaufman, programs director, and Zainab Hussaini, general manager, about Skateistan an award-winning organization that got its start in Afghanistan, and uses skateboarding as a tool to empower kids, keep girls in school, and ampli...
Ep 149: NFL CBA, Interview w/ Rachael Rapinoe about cannabis and athletes, and Coronavirus
March 11, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBOn this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica first talk women’s soccer tourneys around the world with a focus on the #SheBelievesCup. [4:59] Then they dive into the arguments around the NFL’s proposed new CBA. [17:26] Shiren interviews Rachael Rapinoe about cannabis products and athlete recovery. [34:15] Finally, they talk about the impact of the coronavirus on sports, the history of pandemics and sports, and what maybe, possibly will happen to March Madness. [51:12] Of course, you’ll hea...
Hot Take: Women's T20 Final on IWD with Dr. Kate O'Halloran
March 06, 2020 03:24 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBShireen chats with Dr. Kate O'Halloran about the upcoming Women's T20 cricket final on Sunday, March 8 - International Women's Day 2020. They talk about women's cricket down under, rising stars, and the #FillTheMCG campaign that seeks get 95,000 fans to attend the match at the Melbourne Cricket Grounds and make history. Dr, O'Halloran sahres her thoughts and predictions for this momentous event. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.co...
Hot Take: Teaser of Feb Patreon Interview with Romance Novelist Alexa Martin
March 05, 2020 18:36 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBHello, flamethrowers! For our Patreon-only segment in February, Jessica interviewed romance novelist Alexa Martin about her life as an NFL wife, how she got into writing, and about her upcoming romance novel that was inspired by Colin Kaepernick. This is a small part of that chat. If you would like to hear the entire interview and our back catalogue of Patreon-only segments and interviews, go to our Patreon and sign up for $2+/month: https://www.patreon.com/burnitalldown Alexa Martin is the...
Ep 148: Maria Sharapova Retires, Claire Hanna Chats about Curling, and WoSo Update
March 04, 2020 04:38 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIn this week's episode, Jessica, Lindsay and Shireen start the show with a conversation about the NHL team Carolina Hurricanes using relief goalie / zamboni driver David Ayers during a Toronto Maple Leafs game (2:24.) Tara is meowing incessantly in the background. The crew talks about Maria Sharapova's retirement, the drama surrounding her career, her injuries, and what she meant to tennis(6:55). Then Shireen interviews fellow sports journalist Claire Hanna about CURLING and The Scotties To...
Black History Month: Interview with THE Amira Rose Davis from Ep 20
February 28, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week, to send off Black History Month in style, we are re-releasing an interview each day highlighting a Black person we’ve had on Burn It All Down in the past whose words and actions still resonate with us all. Waaaaaaay back in Sept 2017, before she became a permanent fixture on BIAD, Dr. Amira Rose Davis, Professor of History and African American Studies at Penn State, was interviewed by Brenda and Shireen. This interview was during an episode focused on the intense sexist and racist...
Black History Month: Interview with Quadruple Double Queen Shakyla Hill from Ep 93
February 27, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThis week, to send off Black History Month in style, we are re-releasing an interview each day highlighting a Black person we’ve had on Burn It All Down in the past whose words and actions still resonate with us all. In February 2019, Lindsay talked to Shakyla Hill, a former basketball player at Grambling State who notched two quadruple doubles during her college career. They talk about when Shaykla fell in love with basketball, why it was important to her to attend an HBCU, and how she gain...
Black History Month: Interview with Olympic legend Wyomia Tyus from Ep 53
February 26, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week, to send off Black History Month in style, we are re-releasing an interview each day highlighting a Black person we’ve had on Burn It All Down in the past whose words and actions still resonate with us all. In May 2018, Amira talked to Wyomia Tyus, a two-time olympian, track legend, and author. They talk about Tyus’ experiences playing sports in the Jim Crow South, the 1968 Olympics, and athletic protest. They also discuss Tyus’ memoir, Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story. For more o...
Ep 147: Cheating, Cheer, and the Soccer Supporters of North America
February 26, 2020 01:29 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis week the gang’s all here and on fire. We ponder the possibility of a Laila Ali/Clarissa Shields fight before a deep dive into cheating. Then we move on to think through the differences of the financial fair play violations of Manchester City versus the MLB sign stealing. [11:35] Brenda sits down with Bailey Brown, the president of the Independent Supporters Council of North America to talk about the new fan code of conduct for MLS following the Iron Front Flag turmoil, what it means to b...
Black History Month: Interview with Black Girl Hockey Club's Renee Hess from Ep 92
February 25, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week, to send off Black History Month in style, we are re-releasing an interview each day highlighting a Black person we’ve had on Burn It All Down in the past whose words and actions still resonate with us all. In February 2019, Shireen talked to Dr. Renee Hess, the founder of the Black Girl Hockey Club. They talk about how Renee got into hockey, why she started BGHC, the community she's created, and diversity in hockey. In the last year, BGHC has grown so much and they have had meets ...
Black History Month: Interview with Road Cyclist Ayesha McGowan from Ep 49
February 24, 2020 16:02 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBThis week, to send off Black History Month in style, we will be re-releasing an interview each day highlighting a Black person we’ve had on Burn It All Down in the past whose words and actions still resonate with us all. Back in April 2018, Shireen interviewed road cyclist Ayesha McGowan. At the time, McGowan was working toward becoming the first female African American pro cyclist in the US. They talk about that journey, about how activism and involvement in community engagement turned into...
Ep 146: WNBA Free Agency, Black History Month, and Jade Withrow from Cheer
February 19, 2020 05:49 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this week's episode, Lindsay, Amira, and Shireen talk about the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest controversy, and break down all the WNBA free agency news (7:28.) Then, Amira interviews Jade Withrow from Cheer about.her experiences in competitive cheerleading and the reactions to the docuseries (21:12). Finally, the groups look at the history of some phenomenal black athletes and ties their stories to today's world in honor of Black History Month (39:17). As always, there's the Burn Pile (1:01...
Ep 145: Olympics! Qualifying in bball and soccer, Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor, and USA Gymnastics
February 12, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBAt the top of the show Lindsay, Brenda, Shireen, and Jessica talk about animals. Yay, animals! [5:53] Then we dive into the Olympics! First up, the crew talks about Olympic qualifying in women’s basketball and soccer. [20:05] Jessica interviews three-time olympian and flamethrower, Elana Meyers Taylor, about her journey from professional softballer, to bobsledding champion, to a couple caps on the USA rugby team, and also her pregnancy and being a world-class pregnant athlete. [37:35] Finally...
Ep 144: Reckoning with the Life and Death of Kobe Bryant (TW)
February 04, 2020 23:58 - 1 hour - 73 MBFor this very important episode Amira, Jessica, Brenda, Lindsay and Shireen talk about the untimely deaths of nine passengers in a helicopter crash which included Kobe Brant and his daughter Gigi. The BIAD crew speaks of how the news affected them and how they reflected on it. [17:28] For the second segment, the team talks about the legacies and possibilities of women's basketball, and the memories of Gianna, Peyton and Alyssa. They discuss where we go from here, and what we can do for youth ...
Hot Take: Katie Sowers makes NFL history
January 31, 2020 23:40 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBAt the 2020 Super Bowl, San Francisco 49ers assistant offensive coach Katie Sowers will make history as the first female and openly queer coach in Super Bowl history. Last year, Katie spoke to Lindsay Gibbs on Burn It All Down Episode 98 about her trailblazing journey to the NFL. It's a great interview to revisit as part of your Super Bowl prep. Enjoy! For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down pod...
Ep 143: Tennis !!! Interviews with Gwen Berry about the IOC and Melissa Jacobs about Super Bowl LIV
January 30, 2020 15:25 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBAt the top of the show Amira, Jessica, Brenda, and Shireen talk about the NHL All-Star game and the WOMEN who played. [9:30] The team talk tennis (yes, even some men's tennis)and get the details of the Australia Open. [29:29] Amira interviews athlete-activist specializing in hammer throw and PanAm Games Gold medalist Gwen Berry, who famously lifted her fist on the podium. [39:48] Lindsay chats with Melissa Jacobs, Founder of The Football Girl, about the upcoming Super Bowl LIV and her predict...
Ep 142: WNBA's new CBA, Endurance cyclist Emily Chappell, and transphobia in sport
January 23, 2020 01:56 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBAt the top of the show Lindsay, Brenda, and Shireen delve into the NWSL draft and the many wins from that day. [7:40] The crew then unpacks the WNBA players' recently announced new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and what it means for the league and the players. [22:06] Jessica interviews ultra endurance cyclist Emily Chappell about what it's like to race a bike across Europe over two weeks, her mental health struggles, and why she decided to write it all down in her new book 'Where Th...
Ep 141: IOC’s anti-protest policy, Sky Blue FC’s Alyse LaHue, and NWSL news
January 14, 2020 16:59 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBThis week, the whole gang's together again! After talking about the turbulent week that was in women’s college basketball, [6:48] Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, Shireen, and Jessica turn to the IOC’s latest move to squelch political protest at the Olympics. [27:01] Then Lindsay sits down with Sky Blue FC’s General Manager, Alyse LaHue, and they talk about how LaHue’s turned around the franchise’s fortunes, what her week looks like headed into the NWSL draft, and what she learned during her year work...
Ep 140: D.J. Durkin's return, David Stern's legacy, and USWNT star Jessica McDonald
January 08, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Jessica open things up by talking about the USWNT's royal wedding (4:00). Then, they dive into Lane Kiffin's hiring of D.J. Durkin at Ole Miss, and all the ways that is infuriating (7:40). Amira interviews World Cup and NWSL champion Jessica McDonald (21:16), then Lindsay and Jess talk about David Stern's legacy (36:10). Finally, there's the Burn Pile (54:10), BAWOTW (1:01:25), and What's Good (1:04:41). For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, ch...
Ep 139: The Best Of Burn It All Down 2019, part 2
January 02, 2020 00:37 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIn part 2 of 2 of our 2019 Best-Of shows, Lindsay, Amira, Shireen, Jessica, and Brenda all talk about what they're most looking forward to in the world of sports for 2020. Then, we replay three of our favorite interviews of they year, with legendary Brazillian soccer player Sissi (12:25), NOlympics LA activist Anne Orchier (29:50), and trailblazing broadcaster Doris Burke (47:45). For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help sup...
Ep 138: The Best Of Burn It All Down 2019, part 1
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week’s show is part 1 of 2 where we recap the best of 2019 in sports and the best of Burn It All Down. After the gang talks about their favorite sports moments from this year, [15:28] we play three of our favorite segments from 2019 from episode 113 in July, when Shireen, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica discussed their complicated feelings about the intersection of women’s soccer, colonialism, race, and racism at the Women’s World Cup; [33:16] from episode 123 in September, when we all app...
Ep 137: WADA's Russia Ban, Year of the Black QB + Interview with Nemesia Hijos on Boca Juniors
December 18, 2019 14:38 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThis week, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica are very confused about the creepy Raven AR [6:06] before they dive in to WADA's Russia Ban [18:10]. Then Brenda chats with Nemesia Hijos, a feminist leader in Argentine futbol, about major changes in the politics of Boca Juniors, one of the world’s most storied clubs [37:32]. Later the group considers the "Year of the Black QB" [52:48]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:04:47] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, [1:07:32] and what is good in o...
Episode 137- WADA's Russia Ban, Year of the Black QB + Interview with Nemesia Hijos on Boca Juniors
December 18, 2019 14:38 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica are very confused about the creepy Raven VR [1:15] before they dive in to WADA's Russia Ban [6:06]. Then Brenda chats with Nemesia Hijos, a feminist leader in Argentine futbol, about major changes in the politics of Boca Juniors, one of the world’s most storied clubs [18:10]. Later the group considers the "Year of the Black QB" [37:32]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [52:48] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment [1:04:47] and what is good in our ...
Ep 136: Athlete Comebacks, NCAA Volleyball, and NCAA Soccer
December 11, 2019 17:35 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBThis week, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about what sports we are currently watching (and also, the firing of Ron Rivera, 90-Day Fiance, and more!) [7:56] before talking about athlete comeback stories that have stuck with us and/or inspired us over the years. [27:49] Then we have TWO interviews for you this week. First, Amira chats with former national team volleyball player and current TV analyst, Salima Rockwell, about the women’s collegiate volleyball postseason. [51:42] Then Lindsay i...
HOT TAKE: Giveaway for Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical (Toronto)
December 06, 2019 21:45 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBDue to the formidable response of our Special Episode, Gurinder Chadha and her team have generously offered our listeners two pairs of tickets! Shows are Thursday, December 12, 2019 and Friday, December 13, 2019, in Toronto. To enter: respond to the question in this track and DM us your answer via Instagram or Twitter! Please add your name and your preferred show night. Contest closes Monday, December 9, 2019 at noon. GOOD LUCK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Ep 135: Nepotism and Sport, Holiday Traditions, and Equity in Soccer w/Maggie Murphy of Lewes FC
December 04, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThis week, Brenda Elsey, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther have a hearty laugh at Coach K’s final play in the Duke vs. Stephen F. Austin game. Then, they move on to discuss nepotism in sport and the way in which it limits diversity [5:19], Shireen interviews Maggie Murphy the general manager at Lewes FC, the only club in the world with pay equity [20:00] Finally, they turn to holiday traditions and sport. [43:30] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [55:58] the Bad Ass Woman o...
Ep: 135: Nepotism and Sport, Holiday Traditions, and Equity in Soccer w/Maggie Murphy of Lewes FC
December 04, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week, Brenda Elsey, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther have a hearty laugh at Coach K’s final play in the Duke vs. Stephen F. Austin game. Then, they move on to discuss nepotism in sport and the way in which it limits diversity [5:19], Shireen interviews Maggie Murphy the general manager at Lewes FC, the only club in the world with pay equity [20:00] Finally, they turn to holiday traditions and sport. [43:30] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [55:58] the Bad Ass Woman o...
Special Episode - Gurinder Chadha Spills The Chai on 'Bend It Like Beckham' - The Film & The Musical
November 29, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBIn this Special Episode, Shireen sits down with the legendary filmmaker Gurinder Chadha. They talk about the reverberations and impact of 'Bend It Like Beckham' on generations of people, adapting the movie into a musical, and what the music means. They discuss the effect of the film on women's football, and Gurinder Ji shares lots of juicy behind the scene tidbits, and very poignant moments, including her vision for making films and shows that represented people that look like her, and differ...
Special Episode: Gurinder Chadha Spills The Chai on 'Bend It Like Beckham' - The Film & The Musical
November 29, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIn this Special Episode, Shireen sits down with the legendary filmmaker Gurinder Chadha. They talk about the reverberations and impact of 'Bend It Like Beckham' on generations of people, adapting the movie into a musical, and what the music means. They discuss the effect of the film on women's football, and Gurinder Ji shares lots of juicy behind the scene tidbits, and very poignant moments, including her vision for making films and shows that represented people that look like her, and differ...
Ep 134: Calling out Gladwell and Barkley; racism in soccer; women's hockey w/ Kirsten Whelan
November 27, 2019 01:44 - 1 hourFirst, Lindsay, Shireen, and Brenda spend a little bit too much time talking about food and Friendsgiving. Then(5:34) the trio talks about Malcolm Gladwell, Charles Barkley, and the bad ways men in power talk about violence against women; and (20:55) they dive into the most recent news on racism in soccer, including Mark Sampson, unsurprisingly, being charged with racism. Then (36:16), Shireen talks with Kirsten Whelan of The Victory Press about everything going on with women's hockey. Fi...
Ep 134: Calling out Gladwell and Barkley, racism in soccer, women's hockey w/ Kirsten Whelan
November 27, 2019 01:44 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBFirst, Lindsay, Shireen, and Brenda spend a little bit too much time talking about food and Friendsgiving. [5:44] Then the trio talks about Malcolm Gladwell, Charles Barkley, and the bad ways men in power talk about violence against women; and [21:05] they dive into the most recent news on racism in soccer, including Mark Sampson, unsurprisingly, being charged with racism. [36:26] Then, Shireen talks with Kirsten Whelan of The Victory Press about everything going on with women's hockey. Fi...
Episode 133: Don Cherry Debacle, Ridiculous Plays in Sports Movies + Dr. Courtney Cox on Kap, WNBA
November 21, 2019 20:11 - 1 hour - 120 MBAmira, Brenda, Lindsay and Shireen talk about Don Cherry and the work it takes drive out toxicity from sporting spaces. (2:03) Then Amira interviews Dr. Courtney Cox about her work, Kapernick's workout + the WNBA. (18:43) The crew also chats about ridiculous moments in sports movies. (51:27) Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:03:44] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment starring the Chilean Women's National Football Team, [1:13:520] and what is good in our worlds. [1:17:22] For show no...
Ep 133: Don Cherry Debacle, Ridiculous Plays in Sports Movies, + Dr. Courtney Cox on Kap, WNBA
November 21, 2019 20:11 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBAmira, Brenda, Lindsay and Shireen talk about Don Cherry and the work it takes drive out toxicity from sporting spaces. [2:03] Then Amira interviews Dr. Courtney Cox about her work, Kapernick's workout + the WNBA. [18:43] The crew also chats about ridiculous moments in sports movies. [51:27] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:03:44] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment starring the Chilean Women's National Football Team, [1:13:520] and what is good in our worlds. [1:17:22] For show no...
Ep 132: Mary Cain & Nike, an interview w/ Deadspin’s Diana Moskovitz, and Matildas & Equal Pay
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThis week, Lindsay, Shireen, and Jessica talk about the Nationals visiting the White House [6:19] before diving in on runner Mary Cain’s New York Times op-ed about Nike, abuse, and gender. [23:05] Then Jessica interviews Diana Moskovitz, the investigative journalist (and BIAD patron!), who until very recently, worked at Deadspin. They talk about Diana’s career, how she ended up there, and the death of Deadspin, including the final day when Moskovitz was the last blogger standing. [41:33] Fina...
Ep 131: The Demise of Deadspin, and an interview with Tammi Gaw on the NCAA
November 05, 2019 22:57 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThis 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...
Ep 131 - The Demise of Deadspin, and an interview with Tammi Gaw on the NCAA
November 05, 2019 22:57 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis 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'...
Hot Take: Lindsay gets candid about the launch of her new newsletter, Power Plays
October 29, 2019 17:51 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThis 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...
Ep 130: NWSL season takeaways, Houston Astros and domestic violence, and weightlifter Kate Nye
October 29, 2019 02:09 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThis 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...
Ep 129:Head trauma in boxing, Indigenous roller derby, and sportspeople saving the world!
October 22, 2019 12:10 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis 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 co...
Ep 128: WNBA Wrap Up, Prof. Wang on NBA/China, and The Braves Continued Use of the Tomahawk Chop
October 17, 2019 02:30 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis 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 BI...
Ep 127: WOMEN’S SPORTS! A roundtable, the Jeddah Women’s League, and the IAAF World Championships
October 08, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBBuckle 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:...
EP 126: Oppression of Palestinian Football, Interview with Hemal Jhaveri, and Bandwagon Fans!
October 01, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis 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 a...
Ep 125: Sports institutions and sexual violence, Rugby World Cup, and WNBA finals
September 25, 2019 13:06 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis 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 dyn...