Well Played

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Paige and Azzi Hard Launch, OKC’s Gen Z Kings, and Aaron Rodgers’ (Fake) Marriage Jun 24, 2025

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It was a winning week for Gen-Z ballers. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd finally hard-launched their relationship on Instagram after months of speculation. Then, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Championship with an average roster age of 24.7. Subtract a couple of pandemic years (girl math), and they’re basically 22. Their post-win celebration? Let's just say it reflected their age.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:

The only woman who could get Stephen A. Smith to… stop talking
How Sophie Cunningham stood on business — and what it reveals about WNBA reffing
Tom Brady proving yet again that he’s the GOAT at Fanatics Fest
How Kylie Kelce plans to help Dawn Staley’s post-coaching dreams come true
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows why he’s league *and* dad MVP after Game 7

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Emma Watson’s Sporty Second Act, Caitlin and Tyrese are Besties, and the Kelces Land in Cannes Jun 17, 2025

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Emma Watson swapped scripts for sports on a certain Oxford University athletic team. Caroline has some words for her, if that gives you any clue about which sport it is. Also across the pond, the Kelce boys take Cannes Lions Festival to talk about the success of their podcast, New Heights. But the real star of the show? The outfit Jason wore in his panel there.The dad vibes are strong with this one.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:

How the midwest brought Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton to BFF status
The impact Clark’s injury absence had on WNBA viewership
Our inaugural “Pretty Boys of the NFL” segment, ft. Jalen Hurts’ second wedding, Joe Burrow’s thirst traps (debatable) and the Kelce bros in France
Why Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles need couples therapy
How JJ Spaun came back from a late-night parenting emergency to win the US Open

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Coco Manifests a Victory, Alex Cooper Tells All, and Olympian Laurie Hernandez Stops By the Studio Jun 10, 2025

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Coco Gauff made history with her victory at Roland Garross, despite controversial comments from her opponent after the match. And did you see her tiny trophy - what was that all about? Meanwhile, Alex Cooper’s new documentary dropped and her story from playing soccer in college is worth hearing.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:

Carlon Alcaraz matching Rafa Nadal’s championship pace
Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers, but his ring finger is what has us talking
The WNBA initiative that’s spreading across the country
Our new partnership with the NWSL
Laurie Hernandez dishes on her time as an Olympic athlete and how she learned to put her mental health first

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Cardi B Diggs a New Man, Kylie’s Kourtside Curse, and Josh Allen Finally Gets His Ring Jun 03, 2025

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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was caught on video giving a mysterious bag of pink powder to women on a yacht – and he still managed to hard launch on IG with Cardi B. Meanwhile, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show featured some of our favorite athletes – hi, Jordan Chiles – and one of the most infamous Housewives of the wine-mom variety.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:

Who’s taking the post-Knicks loss harder, Samantha Jones or Kylie Jenner?
The certifiably most random celeb spotting at the Allen-Steinfeld wedding
Why OKC + Indiana’s short commute could bring better balling in the finals
A major investment in women’s sports from Major League Baseball
Why our curse-watch is on for Saquon Barkley post-Madden cover debut

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Caitlin’s Billion Dollar Play, Aura Farming the Knicks, and Ilona Maher Joins the Chat May 27, 2025

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After the Knicks stumbled in the Eastern Conference Finals, we have just one question: is Timothée Chalamet okay? From Haliburton’s choke celly to KAT’s revenge tour, the NBA playoffs are delivering. Blake and Caroline chat about all the sports today (yes, even ultramarathons) and are joined virtually by Ilona Maher to talk rugby, body acceptance, being chronically online.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making Caroline’s “Mount Rushmore of Perfect Husbands”
The one very important thing Coco Gauff forgot to bring to her French Open match
How the Colts’ owner set his daughters up for franchise takeover
The mom who’s reminding us that athleticism doesn’t stop where motherhood begins
How Ilona Maher really feels about being the face of American women’s rugby

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NBA Goes Mormon Wives, Caitlin and Angel Set the Record, and the Bieber Curse Strikes May 21, 2025

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Men and women’s pro-hoops popped off last weekend. The Knicks upset the Celtics to make their first final four appearance in over 20 years. Meanwhile, the WNBA saw record crowds, a Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese showdown, and their foul-filled play everyone’s still talking about. Blake and Caroline break down the play and ask: if Caitlin and Angel moved on, why can’t we?

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:

The latest rumor out of the Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick saga
How we know a woman designed the New York Liberty’s championship ring
Whether Paige Bueckers blew it in her WNBA debut
The relatable way Nikola Jokic will spend his days after the Nuggets’ exit from the playoffs
Justin and Hailey Bieber date night with the Maple Leafs, plus which rapper accused JB of the team’s loss

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Giannis Ponders a Breakup, Belichick’s Attempt to Bounce Back, and is the NBA Draft Lotto is Rigged ft. Allison Kuch May 13, 2025

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Over the weekend, rumors swirled that Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend was banned from UNC football facilities. The school shot that down quickly. But between the post-CBS interview shakeup to Jordon’s recent Miss Maine competition, TBD if either of them will even make it to week one of the season. Plus, Allison Kuch joins us to talk about life since husband left the NFL – and how she got her “pink” back.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:

Whether the Mavs got first pick thanks to a widely circulated conspiracy theory
Paul Pierce’s walk of shame to work after the Celtics’ game two loss
Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods reuniting at the Knicks game
How one women’s soccer player highlighted the difficulties women athletes face finding jobs post-retirement

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The Met Gala Balls Out, NBA Flagrant Father, and LeBron Plays Hard to Get ft. Tara and Hunter Davis-Woodhall May 07, 2025

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Met Gala Monday showed us just how much influence athletes have on culture. From Simone Biles and Angel Reese serving on the host committee to even the least fashion-forward (hi, Joe Burrow) showing up to the carpet, the intersection of sport and fashion is hard to ignore. And we’re here for it.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:

A recap of Blake and Caroline’s trip to Tampa covering DICKS Varsity Team debut
Which athletes served (and which didn’t) on the Met Gala carpet
How to parent your parents: a lesson from Tyrese Halliburton ft. Giannis Antetokounmpo
AJ Brown’s proposal to his fiancée, and which R&B singer helped tie the knot
How Tara and Hunter Davis-Woodhall’s lives financially changed pre and post-Paris Olympics

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WAGS Meet HABs, Brenda Song’s Lakers Love, and Run Club Dating ft. Comedian Phoebe Robinson Apr 29, 2025

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As women athletes show up more and more in the zeitgeist, so do their husbands and boyfriends. But Blake and Caroline couldn’t help but wonder: do HABs get the same treatment as WAGs? Plus, 2 Dope Queens host and comedian Phoebe Robinson answers the question: should you date someone in your run club?

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:

How Shadeur Sanders failed to nepo-baby his way through the NFL draft
Why some think Travis Kelce unfollowed Ryan Reynolds this week on IG
A soft-launch of a new segment called “Lore Keeper”, with inspo from Deux Moi
Who just made this Bill Belichick interview even more awkward than it already was
Our Send Its this week featuring Brenda Song giving her all for the Lakers, some brotherly love in the NHL, and an attack at the hands of the Tarp Monster

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A Swiftie Twist at the Kentucky Derby, Suni Lee in the Stands, and the Stanley Cup’s Single Girl Spring Apr 22, 2025

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Swifties just about lost it when the organizer of a Kentucky Derby gala announced plans of a potential Taylor tour. In other “barely sports” news, Blake explains why the baddies are taking over the Knicks courtside seats, and what to make of the Stanley Cup exuding single girl energy on Instagram.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:

Why Blake is putting down the mic to pursue an athletic career (it’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later)
Whether Trinity Rodman is eying a bigger move off the pitch while recovering from a back injury
The drama surrounding Deion Sanders, featuring a brief segment Blake likes to call “why should I care about this man?”
Why we’ll 100% see Suni Lee court-side during the Knicks playoff run
Our favorite Send Its of the week, including the Michigan gymnast who stuck the landing in love and Nicolas Cage stepping up to the plate

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