Burn It All Down

This week, Amira, Shireen, Jessica, and Lindsay do a speed round of cohost questions about what they're working on outside of the podcast [6:00]. After that, we're re-airing a conversation with Indigenous writer Rebecca Nagle and Lindsay about Native activism and changing the name of the Washington football team [36:50]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [50:30], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week s...

This week, Brenda, Jessica, Amira, and Lindsay discuss the political backlash to to the ongoing Black Lives Matter athlete activism [6:47]. After that, Brenda interviews Mexican sports journalist Olga Trujillo about the Mexican Women's Football League [32:23]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [49:55], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Scrap Yard Fast Pitch Softball [1:00:09], and...

In a follow up to the special episode on Black Women Athletes speaking up, we bring you a special episode highlighting some of the recent moments of protest, organization, and leadership by Black Women athletes. Amira talks to pro softball players Kiki Stokes and A.J. Andrews about that tweet and the resulting boycott of Scrapyard softball. Then, Amira chats with Kansas State basketball player, Ch...

This week, Jessica, Amira, and Shireen talk athlete activism and the return of sports [9:00]. After that, Shireen interviews WNBA Atlanta Dream player Renee Montgomery about why she's stepping away from basketball for a year to focus on activism in Atlanta [28:30]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [48:22], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Anna Cockrell [58:32], and what is good...

This week, Shireen, Lindsay, and Brenda dig into the history of NASCAR and the decision to ban the Confederate flag from future races [6:18]. After that, Lindsay interviews NOLympics LA organizers Molly Lambert, and Anne Orchier about the movement to abolish the Olympics [25:30]. Finally, they discuss the return of women's sports [46:31]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [57:24], the Bad Ass W...

On this week's episode, Shireen, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica discuss whether sports media is equipped to handle the Black Lives Matter movement [7:30]. After that, Brenda sits down with Olympian Anita Asante to discuss the impact of Black Lives Matter in global football [21:50]. Finally, they speak about all the good, bad, and ugly of social media statements from this week [38:45]. Of course, you...

In this powerful episode, we check in with 11 black women athletes, passing them the mic and holding space for their voices, emotions, stories, and experiences as they all navigate this moment. Interviews include Kelsey Bone, Gwen Berry, AJ Andrews, Saroya Tinker, Tziarra King, Ellie Jean, Zariyah Quiroz, Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, Batouly Camara, Alanna Gardner, Dr. Maryam Aziz Learn more about your ad...

On this week's episode, Shireen, Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica discuss the anti-trans athlete ruling in Connecticut [1:57]. After that, Finally, they speak about athlete activism in the wake of George Floyd's murder [11:00]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [51:00], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring all black women athletes in the fight to end police brutality [1:04:00], an...

On this week's episode, Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica honour Asian American Pacific Islander History Month by highlighting some AAPI athletes [6:04]. After that, Jessica sits down with Kate Elston to discuss her podcast Vicious Cycle and all things sports + menstruation [18:11]. Finally, they speak about all the attempts at returning to sports [35:35]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [5...

In a special Hot Take: Shireen chats with WoSo writing superstars Meg Linehan and Stephanie Yang about the NWSL tournament that begins June 27- with an option for players to opt-out. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIA...

This week, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica talk about the 2023 Women's World Cup [1:48]. Then, they discuss the return of Bundesliga [5:10]. After that, Shireen has a conversation with Somali-British referee Jawahir Roble [17:32]. Finally, they speak on the NWHL [32:17]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [47:12], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring the Football Club Barcelona...

This week, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica first react to an ESPN NFL schedule tweet about "hope" [2:23]. Then, they discuss the new Title IX regulations [5:33]. After that, Amira has a conversation with community organizer and athlete Alison Mariella Desir about Ahmaud Arbery and the whiteness of the running community [20:59]. Finally, an update about the USWNT lawsuit [44:44]. Of course, you’ll hear...

Shireen chats with Canadian hurdler, author, and legendary media personality, Perdita Felicien, about her experience during Covid-19, managing work and motherhood, fertility and what "bar-b-que that bitch" really means. They talk about struggles of women athletes, the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, and a host of other important topics. This special episode was produced by Kasia Mychajlowycz....

This week, Jessica, Brenda, Lindsay, and Shireen first discuss the NWHL draft [2:54]. Then, they dive into FIFPro and the state of women's football across the world [6:26]. After that, Lindsay interviews two-time Olympian fencer Ysaora Thibus [15:05]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [28:17], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Sammy Davis [39:09], and what is good in our worlds [4...

This week, Brenda, Amira, Lindsay, and Shireen first discuss the future of women's professional hockey in Canada [2:05]. Then, they try to explain to each other sports phenomenons they don't understand [8:45]. After that, Jessica interviews journalist Haley Shapley about her new book "Strong Like Her" [32:00]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [47:19], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, sta...

On this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, Jessica, and Shireen first talk WNBA Draft reactions [1:15]. Then they dive into what college sports might look like after the coronavirus [4:51]. Brenda interviews Colombian national soccer player Vanessa Cordoba about the sexism threatening to end women's professional soccer leagues [25:30]. Finally, they talk about reimagining what sports would look like if t...

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On this week’s show, Shireen, Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica first talk about how the sports entities are continuing their attempt at getting sports on TV [7:00]. Then Brenda and Shireen interview Dr. Jean Williams about "The English Game" [26:39]. Finally, we discuss the upcoming WNBA draft [46:23]. Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile [1:01:17], the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starri...

This week, we talk about leadership in the WNBA [6:23]. Then, Amira interviews Dr. Kathleen Bachynski about the public health crisis of youth football [25:45]. Of course you’ll hear the Burn Pile [47:38], our Bad Ass Woman of the Week [1:00:43], and what is good in our worlds [1:04:06.] To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown F...

This week, the gang’s back! We talk about women's sports affected by the novel coronavirus and baseball's Opening Day. Then, Shireen interviews WNBA basketball player Kia Nurse about the Olympics postponement [27:45]. Brenda sits down with Dr. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela to discuss fitness and neoliberalism during Covid-19 [47:35]. Of course you’ll hear the Burn Pile [1:07:15], our Bad Ass Woman of t...

In this special episode, Amira interviews Arizona senior basketball star Amari Carter (2:04) about the abrupt end to her NCAA career, and how she's feeling. Then, Lindsay talks with WNBA star Elizabeth Williams (17:07)and pro volleyball player Chiaka Ogbogu (39:13) about how the coronavirus impacted their professional seasons in Europe -- emotionally, physically, and financially. Learn more about...

This week the gang’s all here with feelings of solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about the humor of social media in dark times. Then, we discuss the terrible legislation barring transathletes from participating in school sports [9:24] and suggest how to stop its passing. Jessica sits down with cultural anthropologist Dr. Adia Benton to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on sports [20:31...

Lindsay talks with Ashland Johnson of the Inclusion Playbook about why we must all act IMMEDIATELY to get Idaho's governor to veto HB500, an anti-trans bill that is using women's sports as a cover for bigotry. Here is how you can help defeat this transphobic bill now: https://secure.transequality.org/site/Advocacy;jsessionid=00000000.app274a?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=206&NONCE_TOKEN=2C3...

This, week, Lindsay, Amira, and Brenda open up the show by talking about how the coronavirus is impacting their own lives. Then, they discuss the dramatic events last week when coronavirus canceled sports, and question what's next. (7:49). Shireen chats with Talia Kaufman, programs director, and Zainab Hussaini, general manager, about Skateistan an award-winning organization that got its start in...

On this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica first talk women’s soccer tourneys around the world with a focus on the #SheBelievesCup. [4:59] Then they dive into the arguments around the NFL’s proposed new CBA. [17:26] Shiren interviews Rachael Rapinoe about cannabis products and athlete recovery. [34:15] Finally, they talk about the impact of the coronavirus on sports, the history of pandemics...