Burn It All Down

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Episode 20: In solidarity with Jemele Hill Sep 19, 2017

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Episode 20 of Burn It All Down is dedicated to former guest of the show and all-around badass in sports media, Jemele Hill. This week, Brenda Elsey, Shireen Ahmed, Julie DiCaro, Lindsay Gibbs, and Jessica Luther discuss the uproar over a series of tweets Hill wrote last week, the intersection of sports and politics, and what it really means when we say sports media is "liberal." And we welcome back Dr. Amira Rose Davis to talk about the history of sports, politics, and race. As always, you'll hear the Burn Pile, Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and What's Good in our worlds. For more information, check out our website burnitalldownpod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 19: US Open recap and World Cup qualifying Sep 12, 2017

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On Episode 19 of Burn It All Down, Brenda Elsey, Shireen Ahmed, Julie DiCaro, Lindsay Gibbs, and Jessica Luther give a recap of the US Open (yay, women’s tennis!) and World Cup qualifying. As always, you'll hear the Burn Pile, Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and What's Good in our worlds. For more information, check out our website http://burnitalldownpod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 18: Jemele Hill, Art Briles and second chances, and Maria Sharapova's return Sep 05, 2017

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On Episode 18 of Burn It All Down, Julie DiCaro, Lindsay Gibbs, Brenda Elsey and Jessica Luther talk Art Briles and second chances, and Maria Sharapova’s return to the grand slam stage. Then Jessica interviews Jemele Hill, co-host of ESPN’s SportsCenter at 6pm, aka The Six. They talk about being political in public these days, the role of sports in moments like this, and Hill’s Michigan State fandom in the wake of multiple sexual abuse/violence scandals in the athletic department. As always, you'll hear the Burn Pile, Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and What's Good in our worlds. For more information, check out our website burnitalldownpod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 17: College football is back Aug 29, 2017

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On Episode 17 of Burn It All Down, Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther talk about college football head coaches: the money they pull down, the power they wield, the choices they make. Then we hone in on one particular issue: sexual violence. And Lindsay interviews Ava Wallace, a beat writer for the Washington Post who used to cover UVA football and has recently written about black athletes in Charlottesville. As always, you'll hear the Burn Pile, Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and What's Good in our worlds. For more information, check out our website http://burnitalldownpod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 16: Elliott's suspension appeal, Charlottesville, and FIFA's Players of the Year noms Aug 22, 2017

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On Episode 16 of Burn It All Down, Julie DiCaro, Brenda Elsey, and Jessica Luther welcome ESPN's Adrienne Lawrence as a guest co-host. We talk about the NFL v NFLPA regarding Ezekiel Elliott's suspension, reactions to Charlottesville and the future of anthem protests, and FIFA's questionable Player of the Year nominations. As always, you'll hear the Burn Pile, Bad Ass Woman of the Week, and What's Good in our worlds. Key Points from this episode: • The Ezekiel Elliot case: The NFL recognizes that no victim is perfect • Acknowledging inequality and the call for white athletes to step up • When does the anthem protest expand beyond sports? • Charlottesville and the shift in violent racial thinking • What’s political and what’s nationalist? • Thoughts on FIFA’s Player of the Year nominations • Can FIFA count? Why Women get 10 and Men get 24 shortlisted • Who is making the Women’s Player of the Year nominations? • Burn Pile: Dino Costa, old man tennis injuries, NFLPA emojis, FA bling culture • BAWOTW: A homeless medalist and FIFA women referees • And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 15: NCAA student-athletes, Ezekiel Elliott, IAAF, and Andrea Kremer Aug 15, 2017

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On Episode 15 of Burn It All Down: Brenda Elsey, Julie DiCaro, Shireen Ahmed, Jessica Luther, and Lindsay Gibbs talk about back-to-school for student athletes, Caster Semenya commentary, and the NFL suspension of Ezekiel Elliott. We catch up on the highlights from the IAAF world championships in London, where Usain Bolt reminds us that athletes are only human after all. Julie also interviewed the amazing Andrea Kremer about the industry’s double standards and her journey from a ballerina to badass sportswoman. We then take rape cases, xenophobia, and ICE to the burn pile and celebrate some of the bad ass women (and girls) in sports. Key Points From This Episode: • Is Josh Rosen just a whiney millennial? • Can football and college really co-exist? • Ezekiel Elliot’s domestic violence case. • Should the NFL get credit for believing a woman? • We are only human after IAAF. • How we should be writing about Caster Semenya. • Double standards and Andrea Kremer’s advice for women in sports. • How to juggle the multi-platform sports journalism today. • The Burn Pile. • And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 14: Baseball and Sexual Violence, LA 2028, and Women's Soccer Aug 08, 2017

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In Episode 14 of Burn It All Down, Lindsay Gibbs and Shireen Ahmed take over to talk about sexual violence in baseball, ruin your excitement about the Olympics coming to Los Angeles, and celebrate the latest happenings in women's soccer. Then, Lindsay talks with Rhiannon Walker, an Associate Editor at The Undefeated, about the rich, complicated history of black people in tennis, and the importance of the American Tennis Association, the oldest black professional sports league. Finally, Shireen and Lindsay light up the Burn Pile and honor our BadAss Woman of the Week -- but not before a slight detour that involves, well, axes. Show notes: In Episode 14 of Burn It All Down, Lindsay Gibbs and Shireen Ahmed take over to talk about Jen Ramos’s great piece for the Hardball Times on sexual violence in baseball (2:10) and the allegations against Pete Rose (8:13). Then they ruin your excitement about the Olympics coming to Los Angeles (12:37), and celebrate the latest happenings in women's soccer (21:19), including Bri Scurry finally getting inducted into the Hall of Fame (25:41) Then, Lindsay talks with Rhiannon Walker, an Associate Editor at The Undefeated, about the rich, complicated history of black people in tennis (28:38), and the importance of the American Tennis Association, the oldest black professional sports league. Shireen and Lindsay return light up the Burn Pile for the abuse a Sikh referee experienced online during Chelsea’s loss to Inter Milan (52:33), and Ray Lewis’s comments about Colin Kaepernick (53:30). We then honor our BadAss Woman of the Week (55:50), Claressa Shields, before talking about what we’re looking forward to this upcoming week (58:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 13: NF'nL Aug 01, 2017

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In Episode 13 of Burn It All Down, the whole gang is back together to discuss the NF'nL. Julie DiCaro, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs, Brenda Elsey, and Jessica Luther talk about the NFL where domestic violence investigations continue to be terrible, CTE is back at the forefront of the discussion, and where Colin Kaepernick still can’t get a job, Lucky Whitehead can't keep his, and John Urshel doesn't want his anymore. Then Brenda and Shireen interview Ann Odong, expert on all things women's soccer and editor of The Women's Game (http://thewomensgame.com), about the UEFA Women's EURO 2017 soccer tournament. Plus, you’ll hear The Burn Pile and Badass Woman of the Week! Correction: Simone Manuel beat Sarah Sjöström, the world recorder holder in the 100m, to win the 100m freestyle title at the world championships. We incorrectly said that Manuel had beaten Yulia Efimova. Show notes: Intro ~ Discussion about the NFL’s failure to handle domestic violence cases properly, including Ezekiel Elliott’s (still) pending domestic violence case, per Diana Moskovitz’s piece at Deadspin. (1:10). What ever happened to the NFL’s baseline six-game suspension for domestic violence cases? (1:50) Colin Kaepernick still can’t get a job in the NFL, but he’s not being blackballed! Shireen talks about the hypocrisy of the league in failing to offer Kap a job, via Jemele Hill’s hilarious (and sad) tweet. (4:37) The Dallas Cowboys continue to be terrible, Jessica breaks down Lucky Whitehead’s horrible, terrible, no good, very bad day. (12:23) Lindsay brings us up -to-speed on the latest news about CTE in NFL players, via the big story in the NYT this week. (17:37) The panel discusses Raven Offensive Lineman and world-reknowned mathematician John Urschel’s retirement two days after the CTE report was released. (19:31) Julie talks about her discussion with Dr. Chris Nowinski about kids playing tackle football and his views on youth sports. (22:59) Brenda discusses the role of parents and schools in protecting children in sport. (23:52) Lindsay points out there are no federal guidelines for safety in high school football or lower levels. (26:10) Outside the Lines report on the NFL ending it’s relationship with the National Institute of Health. (27:25) Brenda and Shireen interview Australian sportswriter Ann Odong about the ongoing women’s Euro’s Soccer Tourney (28:45) Burn Pile: (43:52) Lindsay burns Britt McHenry’s “awakening” as a conservative commentator. (44:00) Shireen sets aflame sexism in the Tour de France (47:08). Brenda takes a lighter to the treatment of the Mexican Women’s National Soccer team by their home federation. (48:50) Julie throws gas on LaVar Ball and Adidas’ actions at the Adidas Las Vegas basketball tournament. (50:43) Jessica lights up ESPN for showing corn hole/bags and drone racing rather than the women’s Euros soccer tourney. (52:45) Hilarity over the name “corn hole” ensues. (54:25) BAWOW: (55:13) Shireen tells us about Yusra Mardini and her return to Budapest to swim for refugees everywhere. She’s the BAWOW. Julie awards an Honorable Mention to baseball beat reporter Claire Smith. (56:57) Jessica tosses an Honorable Mention to friend-of-the-show Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir for winning the Leadership in Sport Award from Beyond Sport. (57:52) Shireen honors swimmer Simone Manuel for winning the 100M at the FINA Championships. (58:23) Lindsay is looking forward to watching live tennis at the Citi Open in DC this week. (59:19) Jessica is loving reading Women’s Gold Medalists: Rio Olympics 2016. (100:13) Brenda can’t wait for the US v. Japan soccer match in the Tournament of Nations on August 3. (101:24) Shireen is excited for the Euros and Anna Kessel’s book Eat, Sweat, Play. (102:03) Julie is finally diving into the book Rejected Princesses. (102:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 12: Wicket! Jul 26, 2017

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In Episode 12 of Burn It All Down, Shireen Ahmed, Brenda Elsey, and Jessica Luther discuss the growing popularity of women's cricket; then Shireen interviews Tracie Leost, Metis runner and activist, about the importance of community building and strength of Native American and Indigenous athletes, and how she used running to draw attention to the crisis of over 3000 missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada; followed by a discussion of the current (concerning) state of sports media; and a collection of audio from WNBA All-Star weekend, compiled by Lindsay Gibbs. Then Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica burn some stuff and praise some bad ass women before capping it off with the games they’re excited to watch this week. Discussion of Women’s World Cup and rising popularity of women’s cricket (1:18) accomplishments of Kaur (3:53) need for support from national federations and federations to grow the game and Pakistan Cricket Board’s misstep (7:38) Interview with Metis athlete-activist Tracie Leost (12:48) her journey with the North American Indigenous Games 2017 (15:08) using running to bring attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous women in Canada (15:53) underfunding and challenges of Indigenous youth in sport (21:28), her work in social work and sport Clips of audio from WNBA All-Star game from Lindsay Gibbs (27:02) Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi (27:17) on Jonquel Jones (28:18), about Allie Quigley and the Pat Quigley memorial fund (30:01) Tina Charles on WNBA’s BLM protests (32:28) Cheryl Reeves on BLM movement and being leaders in communities (33:36) Bird on athlete activism (35:00) Lisa Borders’ pre-game presser (37:27) On sports media and switch to more video content (38:47) VICE shutting down the sports site and how is affects freelancers (40:30) how it affects women athletes and their advocacy through media (43:00) shutting down, layoffs and downsizing at MTV news, Grantland SI, espn, Gawker (44:00) what does it mean for women and “gig-economies” (46:00) Burn Pile - Jessica burns the anti-trans bill (#SB3) in the state of Texas that seeks to overturn the current ordinances that protect trans folks and particularly trans athletes (50:45) Brenda burns ESPNFC and other football media’s fake news and shitty coverage of women’s soccer specifically Women’s Euros 2017, and sexist commentary (55:55) Shireen burns a NYT piece glorifying a female CEO of a horribly misogynist and racist media outlet (58:15) Badass Woman of the Week: Seattle Storm and Planned Parenthood (1:00:24) Honorable Mentions: Nadia Nadim - Striker on Denmark’s National team and player on Portland Thorns (1:02:42) Team Netherlands and Team Norway - opening match at Women’s Euros 2017 (1:03:52) Niam O’Donoghue (1:04:40) Claressa Shields (1:05:10) Brenda is looking forward to watching Spain vs England at the Euro (1:05:40) Jessica is looking forward to WNBA games (1:06:04) Shireen is looking forward to watching the Women’s World Cup final in cricket between India and England and then watch France keeps it’s head above water at the Euros (1:06:27) Links: Women’s Cricket World Cup: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/21/sports/womens-cricket-world-cup.html, http://nation.com.pk/sports/17-Jul-2017/sana-mir-may-lose-captaincy-due-to-pakistan-s-dismal-world-cup-performance N.A. Indigenous Games: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/the-roots-of-the-indigenous-games-naig-2017-sports-toronto-north-american/article35692633/ Tracie Leost: http://www.vogue.com/article/cass-mccombs-video-premiere-run-sister-run-tracie-lost Chris Mosier on SB3: https://twitter.com/i/moments/888158272842334208 Erika Nardini: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/14/business/erika-nardini-barstool-sports-value-of-leading-10-percent-players.html Seattle Storm: https://thinkprogress.org/wnba-planned-parenthood-rally-8967bc1ce66c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 11: Reigning Women Jul 18, 2017

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In Episode 11 of Burn It All Down, WTA Insider senior writer Courtney Nguyen joins Lindsay Gibbs, Brenda Elsey, and Jessica Luther. They ruminate about sexism in tennis, the U.S. Women’s Open being played at Trump National Golf Course, and where Title IX is headed under the new secretary of education. Then they burn some stuff and praise some bad ass women before capping it off with the games they’re excited to watch this week. Intro (1:26) Wimbledon re-cap (4:23) How tennis media treats male and female players differently and how they get stuff wrong about women (10:36) Different child care accommodations in men’s and women’s tennis (13:38) Wimbledon champion Muguruza, her coach, Conchita Martinez, and Spanish media (18:00) when a national tennis press corp isn’t used to a top-ranked female player (21:36) back-to-back female grand slam winners with female coaches (22:18) court scheduling issues on Manic Monday at Wimbledon (29:30) U.S. Women’s Open was played at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, over the weekend and the literal intersection of politics and sports (45:50) Title IX under the new secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, and what that means for the issues of equity in sport and gendered violence on campuses (57:27) Burn Pile - Courtney burns British media (1:01:55) Jessica burns the Mayweather v. McGregor press tour (1:03:25) Lindsay burns the IOC (1:05:18) Brenda burns FIFA (1:07:33) Bad Ass Woman Of The Week: Venus Williams (1:09:01) Honorable Mentions: Wimbledon Champion Garbiñe Muguruza (1:11:49) Judy Murray (1:14:54) Girls Travel Baseball (1:16:22) Sporting events we are looking forward to this week (1:20:58) Links: No Challenges Remaining podcast: https://nochallengesremaining.podbean.com/ Azarenka on family-friendly tour policies: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/wimb/2017/07/05/victoria-azarenka-speaks-out-wta-tour-family-friendly/452239001/ Conchita on Muguruza: https://elpais.com/deportes/2017/07/12/actualidad/1499855244_626939.html Court scheduling: http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/07/williams-vs-ostapenko-at-wimbledon-as-court-questions-arise/67523/ How Donald Trump is ruining the U.S. Women’s Open: https://thinkprogress.org/us-womens-open-trump-eb7375c2cd94?gi=6f7522cc1ce2 Why LPGA stars wouldn’t criticize Trump: https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2017/7/13/15956260/donald-trump-us-womens-open-2017-lpga-bedminster Brennan on the USGA and sexual assault: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2017/07/11/usga-denounce-sexual-assault-u-s-womens-open-donald-trump/469245001/ Fears about Title IX: https://thinkprogress.org/how-the-trump-administration-is-systematically-attacking-title-ix-21bde2f73fc6 and https://thinkprogress.org/betsy-devos-could-be-bad-news-for-womens-sports-5f82bccd678b Title IX and the courts: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/15/opinion/fighting-college-sexual-assault-in-the-trump-era.html?_r=1 Burn Pile: Mayweather vs. McGregor’s hellish press tour: http://deadspin.com/mayweather-drops-the-word-faggot-on-mcgregor-in-the-p-1796935588#_ga=2.34530785.1704286046.1500341497-1825753096.1466477751 IOC and Rio debt: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2017/07/09/ioc-balks-at-helping-rio-with-35-40-million-olympic-debt/103560604/ Women in Iranian soccer stadiums: https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/vva9am/stadiums-are-still-closed-to-women-in-iran and https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-soccer-karimi-shojaei-women-stadium-ban/28606648.html BAWOTW: Venus v. Muguruza in the final: http://www.wtatennis.com/news/wta-insider-live-blog-wimbledon-2017-day-12-final-venus-williams-vs-garbine-muguruza Judy Murray: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/07/06/judy-murray-exclusive-interview-sport-good-roots-need-invest/ and https://miss-hits.co.uk/ Girls Travel Baseball: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2721039-girls-travel-baseball-team-mlb-youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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