Burn It All Down

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Ep 156: An Interview about Haley Shapley's "Strong Like Her" and Explaining Sports Phenomenons Apr 28, 2020

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This week, Brenda, Amira, Lindsay, and Shireen first discuss the future of women's professional hockey in Canada [2:05]. Then, they try to explain to each other sports phenomenons they don't understand [8:45]. After that, Jessica interviews journalist Haley Shapley about her new book "Strong Like Her" [32:00]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [47:19], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Ann Muffet McGraw and Sana Mir [1:00:39], and what is good in our worlds [1:03:03]. 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

Ep 155: The Future of College Sports, Vanessa Cordoba on Sexism in Women's Soccer Leagues Apr 21, 2020

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On this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, Jessica, and Shireen first talk WNBA Draft reactions [1:15]. Then they dive into what college sports might look like after the coronavirus [4:51]. Brenda interviews Colombian national soccer player Vanessa Cordoba about the sexism threatening to end women's professional soccer leagues [25:30]. Finally, they talk about reimagining what sports would look like if they were in charge of rebuilding [46:29]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [57:19], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Miranda Elish [1:10:08], and what is good in our worlds [1:13:05]. 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

Hot Take: Let's Talk About The WNBA Draft Apr 19, 2020

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Amira 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 Apr 15, 2020

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On 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, 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

Ep 153: WNBA Leadership, Youth Football and Public Health Apr 08, 2020

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This 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: 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 152: Baseball's Opening Day, WNBA's Kia Nurse, and fitness during Covid-19 Apr 01, 2020

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This 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 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interviews w/ athletes Amari Carter, Elizabeth Williams, and Chiaka Ogbogu on coronavirus Mar 29, 2020

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In 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 Mar 25, 2020

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This 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 NFL Free Agency [38:05]. Of course you’ll hear the Burn Pile [57:36], our Bad Ass Woman of the Week 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/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot Take: Why we must ACT NOW to stop Idaho's anti-trans bill HB500 w/ Ashland Johnson Mar 20, 2020

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Lindsay 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-hours-from-enacting Inclusion Playbook: https://www.inclusionplaybook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 150: Coronavirus cancels sports, Interview re: Skateistan, U.S. Soccer's sexism persists Mar 18, 2020

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This, 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 amplify the sport globally. (25:56) Then, Lindsay, Amira, and Brenda talk about an eventful week in the ongoing equal pay dispute between U.S. Soccer and the USWNT, that started with horrifically sexist court filings, peaked on Wednesday with sponsors speaking out and the players protesting, and ended with Carlos Cordeiro resigning. (44:32). Finally, we have the Burn Pile (57:00), BAWOTW (1:04:17), and What's Good (1:07:44). 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

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