The Athletic Department

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy pulls off the sporty surprise of the century - you'll have to tune in to believe it! Jenna gets more steps, which is also exciting. Your two favorite cohosts meet up to discuss the World Cup, Wimbledon, an upcoming golf tournament, and of course, the WNBA all-stars roster! Also, tune in for Jenna's in person review of the Seattle Storm wiping the...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, your two favorite cohosts were running all over the country to catch WNBA games. First up, Kennedy saw the Seattle Storm battle it out with the Dallas Wings, and while it was close, Paige proved to be unstoppable in this moment. Next, Jenna made her way to Las Vegas to see the Aces play in the Michie Ultchie Area where the New York Liberty ultimately prevailed. L...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, we're taking it all the way back to 1997, so grab your walkman, dance the Macarena, and get settled in! The Sparks celebrated 30 Season of the WNBA by packing the house with legends. Lisa Leslie and Kym Hampton even reenacted the first ever tip-off that they did on June 21st, 1997! Between Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating shot against the New York Liberty,...

Welcome back, Athletes! Knicks in 5! This week, the episode has more than you could ever hope for. Jenna fills us in on the ADP's sponsored Sporta-Potty at Dyke Day while Kennedy hits the gym and watches every WNBA game possible. Also, there's already so much amazing lore coming out of the world cup, Tunnel Walk included! Stick around for the WNBA breakdown from Kennedy and a pride-themed...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy fills us in on her skating competition. Of course it was highly competitive and of course, she was channeling Michelle Kwan. Jenna's sport was crying at graduations, weddings, and because she didn't catch a t-shirt at the Sparks game. Your two favorite cohosts break down what's been happening with their favorite home teams, and Kennedy walks u...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week's episode is certain to surprise and delight you. Right off the bat, Jenna bites off more than she can chew on a hike to the Hollywood sign, and Kennedy has a competition sign-up blunder. Your two favorite cohosts also have some of the best sneaks-on-the-ground segments we've ever had before. Kennedy is at Barclays Center partying with Ellie, and one of ou...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy preps for her upcoming ice skating competition and Jenna watches Off Campus on Amazon Prime. Is it Heated Rivalry? No, but nothing ever is! Kennedy also dives into the sub-culture of the Savannah Bananas minor league baseball game, and returns to the pod with almost too much to tell. To top it all off, your bestie cohosts catch up on their favorite teams...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, the sports are sporting ! Jenna and Kennedy discuss the upcoming ice skating competition, Marcia's reluctance to be a reliable vehicle, and the fact that Lynne Roberts just won't use a timeout. This week's drop of nostalgia comes in the form of suggestion - what early MTV competition show could WNBA refs benefit from participating in? Your two favorit...

Welcome back, Athletes! For this incredible return episode, Kennedy and Jenna are back on the mic to tell you about their experience at the Seattle Storm season home opener! You read that right - they were together in the flesh and the energy was palpable! This episode is all about the return of the WNBA, our favorite teams losing their home openers, and the level of Ascension achieved by your two...

Welcome back, Athletes! Although they are technically on a break, Kennedy and Jenna just had to jump on the mic to chat about the results of the 2026 WNBA Draft. This WNBA free agency season has been INTENSE, and while the draft gave us some answers, it also led to more questions. You're going to want to get all of the ADP's reactions and thoughts during what is arguably the most historic...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week on the pod, Kennedy and Jenna are full of surprises as March Madness comes to a close! Kennedy gives us a true sneaks-on-the-ground straight from Indianapolis for the Final Four! Jenna buys Olympic tickets through LA28's website. Your two favorite co-hosts break down the NCAA Women's College Basketball March Madness games - including South Carolina's w...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy is back at Climate Pledge, and Jenna tries pilates! Your favorite cohosts talk over the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, all while mixing in the nostalgia that you've come to love and crave. What was your embarrassing sports moment of yesteryear? We'll see you next week for the results of March Madness! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Please excuse the technical difficulties w/ Jenna's mic. Welcome back, Athletes! This week your favorite cohosts break down some of the most interesting moments from the first two rounds of March Madness. They're watching games from a whirlpool, they're watching games from an old timey saloon... where ever they are - they're watching games! This episode has all your favorite moment...

Welcome back, Athletes! It's a quick one this week as your two favorite co-hosts discuss the Oscars and breakdown the NCAA Women's Basketball March Madness Bracket! Don't forget to join The Athletic Department's bracket here on ESPN.com We'll see you on the court! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy's food touring a new city and Jenna gets a new car! With Unrivaled officially wrapped for the season, your two favorite co-hosts are headed back to college! That's right, Athletes, it's time for March Madness. If you consider yourself a D1 fan of this pod, we expect to see you joining our bracket challenge - check our instagram for updates abo...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy is spotted in the gym! And Jenna gets her steps in on a stomach full of gluten free pancakes. As for the sports, Kennedy was back at Climate Pledge to welcome home the Olympians and celebrate the return of the PWHL's Torrent! This week is UNRIVALED! And even though we are sad we aren't in Brooklyn, we're happy for the success of the league. Je...

Welcome back, Athletes! Winter Olympics 2026 really was for the girls. This week, Kennedy takes us through the final moments in Milan Cortina - including the giggle heard round the world by the most decorated freestyle skier on the planet, Eileen Gu. Then it’s on to iceskating with the performance of a lifetime from Alyssa Liu. The impact of her free skate touched the world and got her to the gold...

Welcome back, Athletes! This episode, Kennedy reps the 12s in her Seattle Seahawks parade coverage, and Jenna gets really into the wilderness - theoretically of course! Kennedy is mom for a day and Jenna is with the big cats of Palmdale. How do they do it all? Coverage continues from Milan Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and your favorite cohosts have the hot gos. Who's winning medals? Who's...

Welcome back, Athletes! It's the biggest sports weekend of 2026, and your favorite cohosts are bringing it all to you! First off, congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks who beat the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LX! Kennedy was our dancing shoes on the ground correspondent, and she had her finger on the pulse of the winner's city! Benito Bowl brought the world to a halt with the powe...

Welcome back, Athletes! It's Black History Month, and here at the Athletic Department Pod we're celebrating all lifelong. Jenna kicks off the episode with a tribute to one of her favorite Black athletes and shouts out Olympic basketball legend Cheryl Miller for her contribution to the game. Kennedy steps into her swagged out coaching era, and Jenna goes full Capricorn mountain goat in Joshua Tree....

Welcome back, Athletes. This week Kennedy starts the pod off with some powerful words about finding your spot in the resistance. Jenna and Kennedy discuss the intersection of political action and sports and pay homage to the tragic lives lost and affected in Minneapolis over the weekend. https://5calls.org/ is a helpful website you can use to call your senators and urge them  to take action. This...

Welcome back, Athletes! There's so much going on this week that we could barely fit it into one episode! Jenna can't speak about anything, and Kennedy tries out for the Iditarod. The PWHL broke attendance records in DC, while on the west coast, the PWHL's Seattle Torrent hosted Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai. I guess it's true - everyone watches women's sports. An...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna are out of breath watching the eight Unrivaled basketball games from Week #2. Kennedy updates us with all the sporty soundbites including the results of the US Figure Skating Championships and who is headed to Milan for the Winter Olympics 2026. In addition to that, we're talking contract negotiations, Mimi's upcoming appearance, and the...

Welcome back, Athletes! To kick off 2026, our gals are slightly under the weather, but don't think for a second that has stopped them from being sporty! Jenna is big into WNBA sports player cards, and Kennedy is strength training! Your favorite co-hosts give you ALL the tea with Unrivaled including game recaps, alleged relationships, and of course, their reactions to the StudBudz live Twitchst...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna are counting down the biggest moments for women's sports in 2025. Take a sprint down memory lane with your two favorite co-hosts as they recount the most iconic moments from this year. There's buzzer-beater moments, once in a lifetime chances, and even some pod nostalgia! You won't want to miss Kennedy's Tunnel Walk wrap up or th...