How To Pretend To Like Sports

We're unpacking how March Madness actually works, why the selection process is messier than you'd think, and how to hold your own in any bracket competition this year.

Monica and Karlee discuss the peculiarities of February, their gardening aspirations, and the chatter surrounding the recent Olympic hockey games. They delve into medal counts, the cultural significance of the Olympics, and the upcoming March Madness, highlighting the tournament's logistics and anticipation.

Monica and Karlee spiral in the best way about the Olympics. We’re talking favorite events, why curling has the PR team of the century, and how it somehow dominates screen time every single year. We get into what it actually costs to be an Olympic athlete, and how wildly different the opportunities are across sports. Chapters 00:00 Olympic Excitement and Curling Confusion 02:47 Diving into Olympic...

In this episode, Monica and Karlee break down what’s happening in sports for anyone who wants to be in the know without doing homework. From snowstorm chaos and very millennial homeownership stress to why the Super Bowl has everyone talking. They unpack the drama around Bill Belichick and his Hall of Fame snub, what actually counts as cheating in sports, and why the Olympics keep colliding with po...

This week: Monica and Karlee break down why there are basically 27-year-olds still playing college football (COVID eligibility is wild), the Pop-Tarts Bowl's unhinged marketing genius, and NFL playoff drama. Plus: conspiracy theories about the 49ers' injuries, why breakfast foods are a cultural battlefield, Winter Olympics excitement, and the most annoying thing about watching sports right now. in...

Monica and Karlee are back from their holidays to spill all the college football drama you didn't know you needed. Think of it as your sports-savvy besties explaining why everyone's losing their minds over college football right now. THE JUICY BITS: 🎭 Transfer Portal = Reality TV on Steroids Players are switching teams faster than you can say "NIL deal" 💰 Private Equity Has Entered the Chat Big...

This week: A Michigan coach is at the center of major drama, college football scandals are unfolding left and right, and the Chiefs aren't going to the playoffs. It's the sports tea you actually want to hear about. Chapters 00:00 The Rise of Influencer Culture 02:49 Sports Drama Unfolds: Michigan Coach Controversy 05:36 The Fallout: Consequences and Reactions 08:40 Michigan's Scandalous History 11...

Notre Dame said "no thanks" to a bowl game and everyone has opinions. Monica and Karlee break down what actually happened, why being an independent team in college football is weird, and which bowl games are worth your time. They're ranking bowl games by entertainment value, explaining how playoffs work now versus 2014, and discussing this season's most unexpected NFL storylines. The Notre Dame Di...

Monica and Karlee catch up about Thanksgiving, football, and all the chaos that came with both. They talk through the biggest surprises from recent games, how coaching shake-ups totally shifted team vibes, and why certain rivalries feel borderline emotional warfare. They also try to break down the whole college football ecosystem, like why players keep transferring, and the difference between bowl...

The episode covers TV size debates, celebrity sports fans (Glenn Powell vs Matthew McConaughey for UT), and builds up to rivalry week in college football, particularly Ohio State vs Michigan and the Iron Bowl

Topics Covered Bill Belichick's Cheer Competition Appearance (03:25) Bill attended Jordan Hudson's adult cheerleading competition He looked exactly as miserable as you'd expect Why this proves the age gap even more Monica's cautionary tale about trying to tumble at 28 Vegas F1 Drama (09:21) Las Vegas is flooding right before the F1 race this weekend Last year Vegas had pothole issues that damaged...

This week, Monica and Karlee why the man behind the Mavs' devastating Luka trade (worst in NBA history?) is gone, LSU's "firing with cause" drama. Plus: For the F1 girlies - Charles Leclerc launches a creative agency, Premier League soccer explained, and the weirdest jersey-switching rule in football that's going to be your fun fact of the week. Show Notes NBA Drama (00:16) Nico Harrison fired as...

The conversation covers a range of topics including beauty product shopping during the Sephora sale, the World Series outcome, Cardi B's appearance at a Patriots game, and the drama surrounding LSU's football team. The discussion also touches on college football rankings and the potential for upsets in upcoming games. Follow Monica & Karlee Karlee Instagram @karlee.rea TikTok @karlee.rea Monic...

Karlee and Monica are breaking down everything you need to know this week: college football coaches getting fired mid-season, an NBA gambling scandal that sounds more like a movie. They also tackle the eternal question of whether players want coaches fired as much as fans do, explain what's actually happening in the baseball playoffs, plus: a crash course on onside kicks so you can finally underst...

Monica and Karlee spill all the tea from Karlee's first NFL game at Jerry World (Dallas Cowboys) - from the weird vibe compared to college football to figuring out why stadiums feel so different. They break down the "sports equinox" (yes, it's a real thing), and dive into why college traditions like throwing tortillas are actually kind of iconic. Plus: Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's sweet relat...

Touchdown Tea: College Football 4:13 Penn State's Coach Fired 6:21 Who Penn State's New Coach Might Be 7:31 College Coach Firing Buy Out's 9:28 Oregon Lost 10:18 Auburn vs Georgia Fun Facts 11:55 College Football Replay System 13:44 Texas OU Game 14:19 The most stylish coach's wife in College Football - Loreal Sarkisian 17:09 Mariners and Tigers had a 15 inning game and the food at the Mariners st...

Monica and Karlee hit the 100th episode and kick things off with a recap of Karlee’s trip to the Ohio State game. Then they give the quick-and-dirty on the NFL for some Touchdown Tea: unexpected wins, standout players, and teams that are kind of a mess right now. They also covered a little college football where Arch Manning still isn’t having his moment, other teams with their coaching situations...

Surprise! Back after a two-year hiatus, and this time with a co-host! Meet Karlee from TikTok and Instagram's "The Girlies Guide to Surviving College Football" series. This podcast is your SparkNotes version of everything happening in sports - no four-hour deep dives, just what you actually need to know to be part of the conversation. In This Episode: The Cowboys Tie Drama: We break down last week...

F1 Drive to Survive Thoughts, What's the NFL Combine, March Madness is Almost here Takeaways for the listener – a good best practice is 3-4 key points Timestamps  to help listeners navigate to specific parts of episode Recommended next episodes to listen to – keep listeners in your podcast ecosystem! Resources: Check out more conversations at howtopretendtolikesports.com Follow on social medi...

In this episode, Monica talks about Full Swing: • first episode: Jordan and JT’s friendship • flashback to high school & college, learning to play golf Drive to Survive Season 5 - feb 24 l Changes coming to the 2023 Season 2023 Season Starts: March 4th Bahrain 9am CST Pre-Season Testing Resources: Check out more conversations at howtopretendtolikesports.com Follow on social media: Instagram @m...

In this episode, Monica talks about The Netflix Curse, NFL Divisional Round, College Basketball Resources: Check out more conversations at howtopretendtolikesports.com Follow on social media: Instagram @monicawoodhams Tik Tok @howtopretendtolikesports Merch Shop howtopretendtolikesports.com/store

In this episode, Monica talks about: • NFL Wild Card Games: Cowboys kicker, Failed quarterback sneak, Jaguars comeback -Chargers, Buccs, Jaguars, Cowboys, Ravens, Bengals • F1 makes schedule adjustments and we are traveling the world 10x over • College Basketball: LMU, Gonzaga, KU, TCU, and more Resources: Check out more conversations at howtopretendtolikesports.com Follow on social media: Instagr...

• TCU game experience • Thoughts on the game - Georgia is basically an NFL team, Stetson Bennett 25 years old - his college football career path • Future of TCU football NFL News: Chiefs ring around the rosey play Derek Carr Sean McVay considering stepping down College Basketball - week 10 ap 25 poll Notable upcoming basketball games Check out more conversations at howtopretendtolikesports.com Fol...

In this episode, Monica talks about TCU Football: TCU vs Michigan Game. TCU vs Georgia National Championship game Michigan coach may be going to the NFL TCU Basketball: Thoughts from the TCU vs Texas Tech game Rutgers upsets Purdue Resources: Check out more conversations at howtopretendtolikesports.com Follow on social media: Instagram @monicawoodhams Tik Tok @howtopretendtolikesports Merch Shop h...

Resources: Check out more conversations at howtopretendtolikesports.com Follow on social media: Instagram @monicawoodhams Tik Tok @howtopretendtolikesports Merch Shop howtopretendtolikesports.com/store