Burn It All Down

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Interview: Dr. Myron Rolle on Oxford, the NFL and Neurosurgery May 28, 2022

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In this episode, Amira Rose Davis talks with Dr. Myron Rolle about his recent book The 2% Way: How a Philosophy of Small Improvements Took Me to Oxford, the NFL, and Neurosurgery. They discuss his upbringing in a Bahamian-American immigrant family, completing his long-time dream of becoming a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford, his transition from the NFL to becoming a neurosurgeon and how he balances career and family life. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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. 251: Pole Positions, Burning Rubber and the Checkered Flag: A Formula One Conversation May 24, 2022

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In this episode, Amira Rose Davis and Jessica Luther dive deep into Formula One racing. But first, they discuss their favorite show tunes. Then, they put the pedal to the metal on F1. Inspired by the Netflix series Drive to Survive, Amira and Jessica discuss the current racing season, the interdrama of the F1 world, the way drivers navigate power and money and how the TV how has increased US fandom for this global sport. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Amira's interview with Myron Rolle about his transition from the NFL to neuroscience. Next, they burn the worst of sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those making sports better including Torchbearer of the Week, the USWNT and USMNT CBA for equal pay! They wrap up the show with What's Good in their in their lives and What We're Watching in sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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

Interview: Faith E. Briggs, Documentarian, Disrupting Narratives About Who is a Runner May 19, 2022

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In this episode, Jessica Luther talks with Faith E. Briggs, a documentary journalist, filmmaker and co-host of the Trail Ahead podcast, wants to make the outdoors a more inclusive place. They discuss how Faith went from competing in track to outdoor endurance running, her film series “Who is a Runner” that focuses on running communities of color, and her work around the intersection of environment, conservation, race and culture. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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. 250: Burning It All Down for Five Years: a Celebration, Reflection and Cry-Fest May 17, 2022

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In this episode, the whole team is together. Jessica Luther, Shireen Ahmed, Amira Rose Davis, Brenda Elsey and Lindsay Gibbs are back to celebrate Burn It All Down turning five years old and their 250th episodes! They share favorite memories, listen to letters from Flamethrowers, reflect on how sports, media coverage and critique have changed for the better and the changes that still need to happen. Have your tissues ready. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Jessica's interview with Faith E. Briggs, runner and documentarian and co-host of the Trail Ahead podcast, who wants to make the outdoors a more diverse place. Next, they burn the worst of sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those making sports better including Torchbearer of the Week, Lhakpa Sherpa, a Nepali single mom who summited Everest for the TENTH time last week, making her the undisputed most decorated woman climber to climb Everest of all-time. They wrap up the show with What's Good in their in their lives and What We're Watching in sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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

Interview: Hanif Abdurraqib, Writer and Cultural Critic, on the NBA Playoffs and the Romantic Anguish of Fandom May 12, 2022

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In this episode, Jessica Luther talks with Hanif Abdurraqib, poet, essayist and cultural critic, about his love for basketball. They break down the NBA playoffs, WNBA expansion and the romanticized anguish of fandom. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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

Interview: Corey Erdman, Boxing Commentator, on Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano May 11, 2022

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In this episode, Shireen Ahmed interviews Corey Erdman, Boxing writer and commentator for DAZN, Boxing Scene and many other outlets. They discuss the historic fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at a sold out Madison Square Garden on April 30, which was the first time women fighters have headlined at the venue. Corey also talks about the storied history of the two boxers and how the culture of women's boxing is slowly improving. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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. 249: Champs League Finals Argued in the Court of Luther May 10, 2022

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In this episode, Shireen Ahmed, Jessica Luther and Brenda Elsey convene in the Court of Luther to discuss the men's and women's Champs League Finals. But first, they discuss the importance of access to abortion. Then, the Court of Luther commences to determine who Judge Jessica Luther will root for in the Champs League Finals. In the men's final, which takes place May 28, Shireen argues on behalf of Liverpool FC and Brenda argues for Real Madrid. On the women's side, which takes place May 21, Shireen argues for Lyon and Brenda for Barcelona. Judge Luther then gives her final ruling. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of two interviews this week: Shireen's interview with boxing commentator Corey Erdman about calling the recent historic fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. And, Jessica talks with Hanif Abdurraqib, poet, essayist and cultural critic, about his love for basketball, where he'd like to see the W expand and the NBA playoffs. Next, they burn the worst of sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those making sports better including Torchbearers of the Week, the Australian women’s rugby team who won the final of the World Rugby Sevens series and Sam Kerr, the Australian footballer whose stunning goals helped Chelsea take the Women's Super League and award her the Golden Boot. They wrap up the show with What's Good in their in their lives and What We're Watching in sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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

Interview: Jamad Fiin, Basketball Player, on Empowering Muslim Girls to Hoop May 05, 2022

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Eid Mubarak! In this episode, Shireen Ahmed talks with Jamad Fiin, basketball player and social media sensation, currently playing her last season with Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts while getting her Master's Degree in Business Administration. They discuss Jamad's influential and viral social media videos and the importance of visibility of Muslim dress in sport. They also talk about how she fell in love with basketball, her fashion ambassadorship with StockX and her organization Jamad Basketball Camps that puts on basketball workshops for girls throughout the United States. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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. 248: WNBA Rundown: The Latest on Brittney Griner, the CBA Prioritization Clause and Off Season Moves May 03, 2022

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**Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide.** In this episode, Lindsay Gibbs and Amira Rose Davis are back at it with rundown of WNBA news leading up to the start of the 2022 season on May 6. But first, Amira tells Lindsay all about the latest in baseball tech inventions and does a lot of airhorn impressions. Then, they discuss the latest on Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia and how a prioritization clause in the CBA could impact how athletes play abroad as well as drastically change the WNBA in future seasons. They also talk about off-season player and coaching changes and who they are most excited to watch this season. Following this discussion, you'll hear a preview of Shireen Ahmed's interview with basketball player and social media sensation Jamad Fiin about the importance of empowering Muslim girls to play basketball. Next, they burn the worst of sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those making sports better including Torchbearers of the Week, The Athletic reporters Meg Linehan, Katie Strang, Steph Yang and Pablo Mauer who won the Associated Press Sports Editors’ award in the investigative category. They wrap up the show with What's Good in their in their lives and What We're Watching in sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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

Interview: Adam Rippon, Olympic Figure Skater and U.S. National Champion Apr 28, 2022

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In this episode, Jessica Luther talks to Olympic figure skater and Dancing with the Stars champion Adam Rippon about queerness in figure skating, the challenge of making a living as a skater, everything that happened with Russian skaters at the Beijing Winter Olympics, his transition from competition to media and what inspired his costume design while he was on the ice. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out 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: https://www.bonfire.com/store/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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