Name One Player

It’s such an honor to welcome Bonnie Bernstein to the Name One Player podcast. In this episode, Bonnie reflects on her incredible career in sports journalism and shares what first inspired her to pursue a path in sports media. From the early stages of her career to becoming one of the most respected voices in broadcasting, Bonnie opens up about the experiences that shaped her journey and the lesso...

I’ve been completely wrong about April. For years, I treated it like a filler month in sports while I waited for the NFL—but this year changed everything. Starting with March Madness, t hen you get The Masters Tournament , the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs , the WNBA Draft , MLB settling in, the NBA playoffs. Then to top it all off, the NFL Draft closing it all out. So yeah… I owe April an apo...

This week on Name One Player, I’m joined by Madison, a longtime golf fan, to break down everything that went down at The Masters. From Rory McIlroy’s performance to the chaos that unfolded throughout the tournament, we’re getting into all the biggest storylines! We also talk about Madison’s love of golf (and football), what it’s like creating golf content on tik tok, and one question that kept com...

One last March Madness episode! Nina joins us again for the final episode of our series, breaking down the men’s and women’s Final Four, championship games, and the biggest moments from the tournament. We get into everything from both the men’s and women’s tournaments, including the standout moments, biggest takeaways, and what everyone is still talking about. Nina also chats about her weekend in...

March Madness is hitting its peak and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before the Final Four. In this episode, we recap the biggest moments from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, react to the Final Four being set, and get into the real conversations - like what it’s actually like being a Duke fan right now, why so many people can’t stand Duke, and whether UConn is officially a basketbal...

Nina is back for episode 2 of our March Madness series! We check in on how our brackets are holding up and break down everything from the first and second rounds — including the biggest surprises, standout teams, and early exits. We also get into one of the hottest debates in college basketball right now: is NIL impacting upsets and the future of Cinderella stories? Then, we turn our attention to...

I am a March Madness newbie … so I brought in Nina to teach me everything. Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who lives for March Madness, this episode is for you. We get into how March Madness actually works, bracket tips & strategy, what makes it so chaotic (and addictive), why Nina loves it—and why I might be converted. This is episode one of our March Madness series, so we’ll be back a...

Happy International Women’s Day and happy 2nd birthday to the Name One Player podcast! Two years ago today, on International Women’s Day, I released the very first episode of the Name One Player podcast. What started as an idea to highlight women in sports has grown into a platform for conversations with incredible athletes, journalists, creators, and leaders across the sports world. In this speci...

Rebecca, a Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist joins me today to tackle a conversation about the reality of being women who love sports leagues that are often misogynistic in nature. Rebecca shares some amazing tips to help regulate when things may feel disheartening in the world of sports, especially Hockey. We explore the grey area - how to stay aligned with our values without abandoning t...

Maya Jermaine joins me this week to chat about some of our favourite NFL moments from the season, because we just aren't ready to say goodbye yet! Maya chats about her sports social media content and all about how her passion for theatre and film help guide what to talk about when it comes to the NFL. Then Maya and I take a trip down memory lane and share some of the moments we can't get out of ou...

Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks on their Super Bowl win! This week I have Allie Anthony joining me to chat all about the game - we dive into the Seahawks insanely good defense, their truly special special teams and Drake Maye's unfortunate performance. Allie also shares a little about her background and what inspired her to start creating football content on social media. Lastly, we get in...

The Super Bowl is almost here! Victoria Henderson from The Game joins me again to chat all about our thoughts leading into the Seahawks and Patriots upcoming match up. We also chat about the NFL season as a whole, some stand out moments and some theories on why this was such a backwards season. https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer https://www.instagram.com/nameoneplay... https://www.threads.com/@...

Victoria Henderson, creator of The Game, joins us to chat all about her podcast and community of women NFL fans she has created. Victoria gets into how she became an NFL fan, why she created her show, and shares amazing advice for anyone wanting to start their own podcast, especially in sports. Victoria will be on a second episode to chat with me about our Super Bowl predictions and the NFL season...

Diarra Renee joins us this week and she is the ULTIMATE seattle seahawks fan. Diarra gets into how she became a fan and why she turned her fandom into daily seahawks social media content. Diarra and I chat about her thoughts at the beginning of the season vs now, if Sam Darnold and Mike Macdonald were the changes this team needed, and keys to the Seahawks having success in the Super Bowl against t...

What a FUN divisional round of the NFL playoffs. This week we have Emily from Sideline Edit on to help me recap the matchups.     Emily also gets into why she created Sideline Edit and shares amazing advice for anyone who is thinking about creating their own sports page. We do also go on about 12 different tangents, but we have fun doing it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

This week on Name One Player, I’m joined by Aisling Byrne-Hansen, a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan joining us from the UK! We get into her unique experience as a female NFL fan outside North America - what it’s like following the league from across the pond and why she created NFL Ladies UK. Ash also shares her journey working with DAZN and Channel 5, how she took a leap of faith by starting to po...

This week we are joined by Tayler Onion, the host and founder of Hang Time. Tayler and I chat all about her experience in the world of sports - from being a college athlete, to now being a college professor teaching sports management. Tayler also gets into why she created the Hang Time pod and shares some amazing advice for anyone looking to work in sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

Part two of my conversation with Holly is here! Today we do a deeper dive into her skating background, why she loves college hockey, and her favourite NHL teams. Holly also spills her best fantasy hockey tips. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode we dive into the inspiring journey of Holly Arend, the Director of Sports at Hazze Media. Discover how Holly's passion for figure skating and creativity led her to a dynamic career in sports media. From her early days in synchronized skating to her impactful role with the Vancouver Canucks, Holly shares her unique experiences and insights. Tune in for a conversation filled with per...

Part 2 of my conversation with Maddie is here! She breaks down what inspired her to start sharing her Snap Judgements about football online, how that momentum took off, and how she eventually teamed up with Hottie Huddle. We get into everything - the culture Hottie Huddle is building, how they’re creating an accessible space for women who love sports and pop culture, and why I’m completely obsesse...

In this episode Nicole breaks down the emotional chaos of the Vikings’ tough loss to the Packers. She’s joined by real life actual Packers fan Maddie from Hottie Huddle to make it hurt even more. The two dive into the highs, lows, and unhinged moments of the game, talk Toyotathon Jordan Love, and look ahead to the Lions vs Packers Thanksgiving matchup that might just make or break the NFC North vi...

Charlotte is back for her second episode on Name One Player! Since she’s from the UK, she gives us an insider look at what being a football fan in England is really like. Charlotte breaks down the English football league system, explains what makes matchday culture so unique, and we compare how football (soccer) is experienced in Europe vs. North America. We also dive into Charlotte’s history as a...

This week, Charlotte joins me to unpack Sky Sports Halo - how it even came to be, and why the whole thing was so shocking that it felt like it couldn't actually be real. She also shares some insider context from within the sports world that gives a much clearer picture of what was actually happening behind the scenes. We talk about her background working in and around sports, our honest thoughts o...

Join me as I sit down with Kara for a deep, honest, and insightful conversation about what it really means to be a woman who loves sports. Kara’s passion for making hockey a more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space shines through - as does her love for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the online community she’s built. We talk about everything from navigating the world of social media as a female...

I figured this announcement needed its own episode - Name One Player is now a Bleav Network podcast! We get into my love for Bleav, why I felt it was time to work with a podcast network and some changes to the posting schedule of episodes. Thank you to everyone at Bleav and everyone who has ever supported The Name One Player Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer https://www.instagram.com...