Well Played

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Luka’s a Laker, Iowa Honors Caitlin, and our Super Bowl Bingo Card ft. Lily Shimbashi of Sportsish Feb 04, 2025

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It’s Super Bowl week, but the drama in the sports world never stops. Luka Doncic got caught up in what many experts are dubbing the “worst trade in NBA history” while A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo hard launched their relationship at the South Carolina alumna’s jersey retirement. After covering big headlines of the week, Caroline and Blake share Super Bowl rituals plus what they’ve got their eye on as the big game approaches.

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

Why Mavericks’ fans haven’t slept since Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers
Caitlin Clark (potentially) having the fastest jersey retirement since leaving Iowa
Why Blake and Caroline are butting heads when it comes to Super Bowl watch habits
WTF prop bets actually are and which ones you should care about
Lily’s reactions to what’s on our Super Bowl bingo cards, including how often Taylor Swift will appear on the broadcast and who Kendrick Lamar is bringing out during his halftime show

Lily’s Instagram: @sportsish

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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Bye Bye Bills, Tom Brady’s Eggplant Envy, and WNBA Blockbuster Trade Jan 28, 2025

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It’s official - the Chiefs and Eagles are Super Bowl-bound. Caroline and Blake break down the controversial fourth-down review that may have cost the Bills an AFC Championship, plus other takeaways from this past weekend’s games.

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

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs potentially reaching a new milestone
Tom Brady’s on-air confession about Nick Foles, aka Big D*ck Nick
An American triumph at the Aussie Open
Naomi Girma’s historic transfer to Chelsea FC
Empire State Building, Caroline’s certified op
The Knicks’ new sideline sweetie, Timothée Chalamet

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

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Taylor and Caitlin Take KC, SportsTok Returns, and The “Hot Jock” of the NFL Postseason Jan 21, 2025

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While many NFL fans were swapping conspiracy theories about refs helping the Chiefs get a win, Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark cozied up in their private skybox. Don’t worry, Taylor didn’t give anything for TikTok lip-readers to call her on as she whispered secrets to her new bestie. Blake and Caroline discuss what she might’ve been saying in the weekend's most widely memed moment.

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

Ryan Reynolds invested in another football club while battling a $400 million lawsuit from Justin Baldoni
Coco Gauff’s RIP message to TikTok, plus the role the app has played in elevating athletes in pop culture
Caroline casts the four remaining playoff teams as the hot jock, boy-next-door, bully, and shy girl
Brittany Mahomes bounced back to the sidelines after giving birth just days before
Saquon Barkley is having a moment and Alex Cooper was there
Our favorite Send Its of the week including Ilona Maher’s broken nose, Josh Allen’s Golden Retriever Energy on full display, and the Lions dirty dancing in the end zone

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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NFL Fashion (Taylor’s Version), Eagles Book Club, and the Commanders’ Doink of Destiny Jan 14, 2025

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Travis Kelce might’ve spilled the beans on when Swifties can expect “Reputation: Taylor’s Version” during his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Plus, if you ever wanted to rep your favorite NFL team à la Taylor Swift, now’s your chance thanks to the launch of “Off Season” by Kristin Juszcyzk.

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

How the Cardinals pulled through for the Rams in the wake of the California wildfires
Baby Names: Mahomes and Kelces edition
What we know about the man charged with stalking Caitlin Clark in Indianapolis
Wii Sports meets the Australian Open, while Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula dedicate their wins to LA firefighters
What Caroline and Blake think Eagles’ wide receiver AJ Brown should’ve been reading instead of “Inner Excellence”
The Commanders are heading to the playoffs for the first time in how long?
Caroline’s vibe check on Deion Sanders as a potential Cowboys coaching hire and Mike Vrabel taking over with the Pats

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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Zendaya Picks a Challenger, Love Island: NFL Edition, and Football Playoffs Preview Jan 07, 2025

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The NFL regular season has come to close, which means the real games are about to begin: it’s head coach recoupling season. Caroline and guest co-host Claudia Rupcich tackle all the head coaching vacancies, Love Island-style.

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

Super Bowl predictions and the best round-one playoff matchups
Why Jimmy Butler and Tyreek Hill are both trying to get out of Miami
What’s going on with the Fox Sports sexual misconduct lawsuit
Caitlin Clark knows why NBA ratings are down
Simone Biles receiving another well-deserved award
College Football Playoff predictions before the much-anticipated semifinals
Our top Send It moments of the week, including Zendaya’s major red carpet reveal (looks like Tashi’s taken), the Golden Globes x NFL crossover moment, and a High School Musical celebration on the gridiron

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

Claudia’s Instagram: @claudiarupcich

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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Joe Burrow’s Girlfriend Emergency, Bella Hadid the Horse Girl, and the Heisman Hate Parade Dec 17, 2024

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Joe Burrow is the latest high-profile NFL player whose home was burglarized this season. But what should’ve been a good old fashioned burglary exploded when the internet found out that Olivia Ponton made a 911 call reporting the incident, not to be confused with Olivia Holzmacher, his college sweetheart. Caroline and Blake wonder whether JB and OG Olivia split up (his pre-season bleach job is damning evidence) and dive into a Reddit conspiracy theory about Ponton’s potential motives.

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

Who’s salty over Caitlin Clark winning TIME’s “Athlete of the Year”
Why the Heisman winner’s fiancée hijacked the headlines surrounding the award ceremony
Bella Hadid winning the “Rookie of the Year” title in horsing around
The diva player among the 49ers, why Josh Allen’s bound to be MVP, and Patrick Mahomes playing hairdresser for his wife
The top athletes and moments winning “The Wellies” in our inaugural end-of-year awards segment

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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Timothée Chalamet’s True Calling, OnlyFans Field Flashing, and the Caitlin Clark Price Tag Dec 10, 2024

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Pink puffers? In. Pencil stache? Out. This past weekend, Timothée Chalamet sported both as he won over skeptics with his impressive College GameDay calls. Caroline was colored impressed, and Blake lost her Timmy-ick which has been brewing since “Little Women” tanked his stock.

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

Caroline explaining the new College Football Playoff format to Blake like she’s five
The jaw-dropping price tag on the WNBA’s most anticipated season-opening game
Comparing Juan Soto’s record signing with the Mets to the salaries of LeBron, Tom Brady, and the entire WNBA
Whether the Chiefs can continue squeezing out Ws or if they’re wearing down
What one Giants player allegedly did to distract the Saints (shoutout OnlyFans)
Bill Belichick’s ploy to make the NFL jealous, and whether TB thinks it’ll work
Our favorite Send It moments of the week, including yet another dance from the celly king, the Grinch dancing with Lions’ cheerleaders, and Boise State taking trolling to a whole new atmosphere thanks to Google Earth

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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Josh Allen’s Famous Fiancé, The Boys Are Brawling, and is T-Swift IRL Hermione? Dec 03, 2024

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Rivalry week in college football resulted in more than a few squabbles, and now the fun police are telling us to plant our school flag somewhere else. Caroline shares her thoughts on the weekend’s biggest brawl between Ohio State and Michigan, her alma mater. You can probably guess which side Hendy is taking.

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

The wild comment Josh Allen’s ex made over his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld (and how she tried to take it back)
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair’s dirty hit on Trevor Lawrence, and a lesson on how not to apologize after you hurt someone
Debates on whether Travis Kelce stole Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s mojo, and if Taylor Swift is secretly casting spells to help the Chiefs win every close game
A lesson in poor clock management ft. the Chicago Bears, with a side of head-coach-firing
Our favorite Send Its of the week, including the ASU coach who gave his staffers bonuses out of his own pocket, the mullet-like quality behind Donna Kelce’s pants, and the Team USA lacrosse player who’s part…shark?

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Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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Kendrick & Weezy’s Halftime Tea, Embiid’s Snitch Hunt, and Talking (NFL) Turkey with Mina Kimes Nov 26, 2024

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There’s a snitchuation in the Sixers’ locker room. In an emergency meeting after losing to Miami, Joel Embiid caught the Heat from his teammates. All was fine until the locker room chat leaked to ESPN. Now, Embiid is on a snitch hunt in a case similar to the Snooki and J-Woww letter from Jersey Shore. Blake and Caroline also dive deep into the one person the Internet thinks it might be.

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

NFL teams and players as Thanksgiving dishes, in a segment we’re calling “It’s Giving”
Placing bets on whether Jerry Jones will put the damn curtains up at this Thursday’s Cowboys’ game
Why Kendrick Lamar called out Lil Wayne on his new album (yes, it has to do with sports)
The Giants getting roasted by their own players, why everyone loves Saquon Barkley right now, and Baker Mayfield slaying from multiple angles with NFL Analyst, Mina Kimes
Send Its for this week, including how Jason Kelce’s daughters reacting to their new baby sibling, a 46-mile Chappell Roan running path in San Francisco, and Simone Biles’s husband hitting her signature move after a fumble

Mina’s Instagram: @minakimes

Mina’s Show: The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny (her dog)

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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Tyson’s Cheeks, A Cowboy Carter Christmas, and the Princess of Genovia’s Courtside Clash Nov 19, 2024

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This past weekend, 60 million viewers tuned in to watch the Tyson-Paul fight. As a bonus that literally no one asked for, viewers also caught a view of Mike Tyson’s butt cheeks. Blake and Caroline chat about how Netflix fumbled the bag with its streaming capabilities, and predict whether the streamer will get its act together in time for Beyonce’s NFL Christmas Day performance.

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

The Princess of Genovia’s clash with OG Anunoby at the Knicks game last week
Marta’s jaw-dropping goal that clinched the Pride’s spot in the NWSL finals
A roundup of WNBA news in our feeds this week, including the Dallas Wings’ first draft pick, athletes investing in new WNBA franchises, and an investigation into the Seattle Storm coaching staff
Why Caroline’s excited for an inevitable Chiefs-Bills rematch, and why next week’s Thanksgiving game is bound to be a dud
Our top “Send It” moments this week: thousands wish a 100-year-old superfan happy b-day, the $800K bag secured on College GameDay, and the volleyball player who left us in tears

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Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy

theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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