Burn It All Down

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Ep 113: Colonialism and race at the Women’s World Cup, WWC takeaways, and Jennifer Doyle on VAR Jul 02, 2019

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On this week’s show, Shireen, Brenda, Amira, and Jessica talk about what other sports than the Women’s World Cup they are watching. [6:40] Then the gang discusses the intersection of women’s soccer, colonialism, race, and racism at the WWC. [24:11] Brenda interview Dr. Jennifer Doyle about Video Assistant Referees (VAR) and the gender politics of it all. [45:02] And they talk about their takeaways, so far, from the WWC. [57:49] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:07:40] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring Megan Rapinoe [1:10:17] and what is good in our worlds. [1:16:00] 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

Ep 112: VAR & PKs, Women's World Cup Activism and an interview with beach volley pro Geena Urango Jun 26, 2019

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The whole squad is together again! Jessica, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Amira dive right into a discussion about VAR (video assisted referee)technology and penalty kicks. [3:02] Jessica interviews pro-beach volleyball player Geena Urango about how she got into the sport, the mental aspect of the game, how you find a partner to play beach volleyball with, and pay equity. [20:27] Then the crew discusses the Women's World Cup and Activism. [31:42] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [43:04] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring the formidable soccer prophet MARTA [56:12] and what is good in our worlds. [57:59] 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: BBC Sport Africa's Janine Anthony on Africa's success in the Women's World Cup Jun 22, 2019

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Hot Take: BBC Sport Africa's Janine Anthony on Africa's success in the Women's World Cup by Burn It All Down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 111: Women's World Cup, NBA/NHL finals, and Ultimate Frisbee Jun 19, 2019

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This week, Lindsay and Amira hold down the fort and review the NBA and NHL finals (1:54), talk goal celebrations and phenomenal goalkeepers at the Women's World Cup (21:04), and then Amira talks to Eileen Murray about the brand new Premiere Ultimate League and discusses the ways in which they are striving for equity and inclusion in the sport of Ultimate Frisbee(36:55). Of course, there's the Burn Pile (54:50), BAWOTW (1:01:00) and What's Good (1:04:09) 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

Ep 110: Fun in France! The French Open, World Cup + Canadian Soccer Star Erin Mcleod Jun 13, 2019

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All the fun seems to be in France this week as Amira, Lindsay, and Brenda chat about the French Open and the start of the Women's World Cup! Plus Shireen interviews Canadian Soccer Star Erin McLeod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot Take: Women's World Cup Group Previews Jun 06, 2019

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On this hot take, we took our Women's World Cup group stage previews from Episode 107 and Episode 108 and merged them together for a one big WWC Group Preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 109: Mega Women's World Cup Preview including Julie Foudy and Ayisat Yusuf Jun 04, 2019

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On this week’s show, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica first quickly talk about the French Open [7:06] before our GIANT Women’s World Cup preview what we think will be the biggest storylines, group stage games we are looking forward to, predictions on who will win the golden boot, and which surprise teams will make it to the knockout round. [41:02] Then we have TWO huge interviews. First, Shireen talks with Ayisat Yusuf, a former Nigerian international and Olympian. This decorated Super Falcon is now working as a coach and educator with grassroots soccer communities in Finland. [1:04:03] Then Jessica talks with Julie Foudy, former captain of the US Women’s National Team, 2-time World Cup champion, and 2-time gold medalist, about the 1999 World Cup, what needs to change in women’s soccer, and predictions for this year’s Cup. [1:23:22] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:33:00] our Bad Ass Woman of the Week, starring once again, Caster Semenya [1:35:28] and what is good in our worlds. [1:40:31] 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

Ep 108: Women's World Cup Hype (pt. 2), Softball, and Pregnant Athletes May 28, 2019

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On this week’s show, Shireen, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about the Raptors [7:11] before previewing groups D, E, F of the Women's World Cup in France. [31:22] Then Amira talks to professional softball player AJ Andrews, former college softball standout at LSU and the first woman to receive the Rawlings Gold Glove award. They chat about softball as a revenue sport, the National Pro Fastpitch’s lack of professional options and the importance of role models of color in the game. [46:38] Then the gang discusses the recent pieces addressing how Nike has failed pregnant athletes and the intersection of reproductive rights and sports. [1:03:18] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:15:16] our Bad Ass Women of the Week, starring Furdiki Sherpa and Nima Doma Sherpa, [1:18:02] and what is good in our worlds. [1:22:46] 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

Hot Take: NCAA Softball Super Regionals w/ AJ Andrews May 26, 2019

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In this Hot Take, Amira chats with softball superstar, AJ Andrews, about the NCAA College Softball Postseason, including teams and players to watch and why the SEC keeps on dominating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot Take: Super Extended WNBA 2019 Season Preview w/ Lindsay, Erica, and Ari May 24, 2019

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Lindsay Gibbs chats with two of her favorites, Ari Chambers of We Are Jayla, and Erica Ayala of The Athletic and the NWHL. They break down each team's 2019 prospects. They forget to talk about the Leilani Mitchell saga, please forgive them. Follow @WeAreJayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearejayla/ Subscribe to The Athletic's new WNBA vertical, which Lindsay and Erica are both contributing to, as beat reporters for the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty, respectively. https://theathletic.com/984508/2019/05/20/the-athletics-expanded-wnba-coverage-will-include-on-the-ground-reporting-of-all-12-teams/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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