Burn It All Down

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Ep 146: WNBA Free Agency, Black History Month, and Jade Withrow from Cheer Feb 19, 2020

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In 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 (1:01:30), BAWOTW (1:12:40), and What's Good (1:15:44). 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

Ep 145: Olympics! Qualifying in bball and soccer, Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor, and USA Gymnastics Feb 12, 2020

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At 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, we once again discuss the garbage fire that is USA Gymnastics, Michigan State, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee [TW for this segment and discussion of sexual assault]. [51:46] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:04:31] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Candice Lee, [1:07:34] 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: 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 144: Reckoning with the Life and Death of Kobe Bryant (TW) Feb 04, 2020

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For 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 and women's sports. [32:46] Finally, the gang talks about the media treatment (the good and the horrible) of these deaths, how the media speaks about survivors of rape, and how it polices Black grief. [54:52] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:07:51] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring the incredible Captain of the Canadian Women's National Team Christine Sinclair, [1:09:58] and what is good in our worlds. 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

Hot Take: Katie Sowers makes NFL history Jan 31, 2020

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At 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 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 143: Tennis !!! Interviews with Gwen Berry about the IOC and Melissa Jacobs about Super Bowl LIV Jan 30, 2020

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At 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 predictions. [1:02:22] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:15:13] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Maya Moore, [1:18:58] and what is good in our worlds. 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 142: WNBA's new CBA, Endurance cyclist Emily Chappell, and transphobia in sport Jan 23, 2020

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At 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 There's A Will'. [38:59] The panel has a discussion about transphobia in sport - and how it manifested in women's boxing. [50:55] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:00:07] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Alyssa Nakken, [1:03:06] 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: 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 141: IOC’s anti-protest policy, Sky Blue FC’s Alyse LaHue, and NWSL news Jan 14, 2020

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This 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 working at the WNBA. [44:30] The gang then goes over all the big NWSL news from the past week or so. [56:29] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:09:55] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring, once again, Claressa Shields, [1:12:57] 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: 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 140: D.J. Durkin's return, David Stern's legacy, and USWNT star Jessica McDonald Jan 08, 2020

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In 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, 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 (use the code HOLIDAYS to get 10% off until the end of 2019) 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 139: The Best Of Burn It All Down 2019, part 2 Jan 02, 2020

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In 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 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 (use the code HOLIDAYS to get 10% off until the end of 2019) 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 138: The Best Of Burn It All Down 2019, part 1 Dec 24, 2019

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This 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 appeared live at AMEND Together’s SHIFT Conference in Nashville, Tennessee and talked about the ways in which sports culture supports gendered violence and toxic masculinity; [52:07] and from episode 124 in September, when Lindsay, Shireen, and Amira talked about body image issues for women in sports. [1:10:08] 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 (use the code HOLIDAYS to get 10% off until the end of 2019) 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

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